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Companions of the CompendiumEpisode 40 Ryan Banta Debriefing Methods & Means of Testing for PerformanceIn this episode, I am debriefing a few questions that coaches have about how we use testing to maximize the output of our program.Recently, I presented on back-to-back weekends at the Minnesota and Michigan Coaches Clinics, where I presented on numerous topics. One of these discussions, How to Use Data to Supercharge Your Program, is always a hit but often leads to many great questions after the session.In this talk, I will discuss how we test, what we test, why we do the tests, and where we implement the data...
2025-02-0936 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 39 Chris Parno Minnesota StateChris is a top-flight hurdle and sprints coach for Minnesota State! He has become a master educator, with numerous national champions and record holders under his belt. Coach Parno and I had a wonderful conversation about education, organization, dealing with different athletes, and his evolution as a coach over nearly two decades in the sport.
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2024-11-261h 18Companions of the CompendiumEpisode 38 Tony Holler the Godfather of "Feed the Cats."Coach Holler is best known for his impassioned philosophy, Feed the Cats, which involves drilling things down to their most essential elements to keep training fun. Tony and I had a unique conversation about his continued evolution as a coach and how the world has changed for him now that his message has spanned the globe. Coach Holler shared his continued pursuit of excellence and his new challenge of completing his first official book.
We discuss the evolution of the message to others worldwide and how to become a lifelong learner through sport. Tony shares how to...
2024-11-211h 25
Book Hoes PodcastThis is a Nicholas Hoult Fan ClubThis week we are joined by book hoe Grayson as we talk about book club books, The Lord of the Rings and Nicholas Hoult.
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Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Small Game by Blair Braverman
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
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2024-09-2555 min
HarborEpisode 4: Skeletons and Secrets- Harbor Season 2The happiest Halloween. harborpodcast.com For mature audiences only, listener discretion advised. Content Warnings: Coarse Language, Drunkness, Gore, Death/Dismemberment of Animals, Concepts of Police Brutality, Insect Attack, Guns, Gun Shots, Baby Cries, Fire. CAST Leah - M. Kate Mculloch, Teeny - Catherine McGuire, Sedum - Marcus Cannello, Narrator - Kiarra Osakue, Samson - Z Reklaw, J - Joseph Rothorn, Al - Faraday Roke, Valen - Samantha Weiler, Roose - Jacque Reiman, Deputy Ryan - AJ Carter, Cop 2 (Burt) - Aud Andrews, Glenda - Gretchen Ho, Becker - Cory M...
2021-11-2746 min
Companions of the CompendiumEpisode 37 Henk Kraaijenhof Elite International Track & Field CoachHenk and I had an awesome conversation. He and chatted about all manner of speed training. We talked about what he believes coaches need to do less and more to help their athletes reach their potential. We discussed how to differentiate training for different types of athletes. How to identify the different types of sprinters. He talked about what a warm-up should be if we should warm up at all. Coach discussed what mental training should be and who to establish what type of mindset you are coaching. We conclude our wonderful chat with where he is looking to...
2021-10-111h 24Companions of the CompendiumCentral California Coaching Clinic Part IV: Active Recovery, Plyos, Weight Room & Injury PreventionToday is the fourth and final installment of my talk at the Central California Coaches Clinic. We discuss what is active recovery. I chat about how to layout plyometric training and cool down methods. I finish the talk with quick suggestions about the weight room and injury prevention.
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2021-10-0709 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 36 World Champion and Olympic Sprinter Ronnie BakerIt was a treat to spend time chatting with World Champion and Olympian Ronnie Baker. We covered a lot of bases in our chat. From his early beginnings all the way through to becoming a World Champion and earning a spot on the Olympic team. Our discussion on his strength training changes is worth the price of admission as well. Ronnie is a humble and gracious guy. However, don't let that fool you, this man is a serious competitor and no one wants to win as much as he does. Click and listen to our great chat now!
2021-10-041h 14Companions of the CompendiumCentral California Coaching Clinic Part III: Speed Endurance, Tempo and Special EnduranceThis is Part III of my talk about sprinting. I take you quickly through a number of different workouts based on the still intense but extended sprint training. Clear your mind and open it to the possibility of longer options. Different events require different loads and interval lengths.
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2021-09-3012 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 35 Roland Schoeman 10xWorld Record Holding SwimmerWe dive right in with a unique conversation on the podcast. In episode 35 we meet four-time Olympian & multi-time medalist Roland Schoeman. He and I went into the deep end on training young people, mental resilience, the myths of swimming, his training parameters, and MORE! Listen in, subscribe, and share.
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2021-09-271h 34Companions of the CompendiumCentral California Coaching Clinic Part II: Acceleration and Maximum Velocity TrainingIn Part II we discuss the intricacies of rest and recoveries between intense workouts. I explain how to use games to make sports performance fun with acceleration. We talk about the load minimums and maximums that are unique to acceleration. I also explain how to use different systems to blend the training and keep it interesting. We explain the value of having actual cues for different movements for different contacts through challenging workouts. In maximum velocity, we discuss how to do the workouts correctly. Also, I educated the audience on how to force the body into new firing patterns...
2021-09-2317 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 34 Jason Avedesian PhD Post-doctoral Researcher on Sport's Related InjuriesI thoroughly enjoyed my talk with Dr. Avedesian! We went WAY down the rabbit hole on injuries and sports performance. A lot of our discussion is cutting-edge research from a number of different sources. Jason Avedesian is a post-doctoral researcher at the Emory Sports Performance and Research Center. His research interests include ACL injury, sports-related concussion, and sensorimotor contributions to athlete performance and injury. Jason completed Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Kinesiology from Michigan State University, a Master’s degree in Biomechanics from Ball State University, and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (Biomechanics) from UNLV.
2021-09-201h 14Companions of the CompendiumCentral California Coaching Clinic Part I: Sprinter's Warm Up & Technical DrillsToday we start part one of our Central California Coaching Clinic Session: Coaching the Sprints A-Z. In this part, we break down how to set up a proper warm-up and attack daily drills for sprinters. Sprinters can be trained and you can move the needle for them through technical work. Click and listen to this episode and see how it's done. We talk about protocol, rotations, surfaces, and how to take advantage of the body's desire for novelty.
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2021-09-1617 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 33 Jonathan Marcus Zen Distance CoachJonathan Marcus is an American running coach, meet director, podcaster, and total running geek.
Jonathan has over 15 years of experience and success developing runnings of all levels and abilities. He’s coached several US Olympic Trials and US National Championships qualifiers as well as individual champions at the high school, college, and professional levels.
In 2015, Jonathan founded High-Performance West. Originally a track & field club for national class athletes based in Portland, Ore., HPW has evolved to become an online platform that strives to inform, educate, and better running coaches of all levels by publishing regular fr...
2021-09-131h 44Companions of the CompendiumThursday Thoughts: Five Reasons Why Coaches & Athletes Should Value the 3 Sport Athlete1- Physically Resilient 2- Always Competing & Being Challenged 3- More Skill to Be Used at the Highest level 4- Different Coaches to Sheppard Talent 5- Bigger Network of Relationships & More a Part of the Community
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2021-09-0922 minCompanions of the CompendiumCompanions of the Compendium Episode 32 Mike Boyle Famous Strength & Conditioning CoachMike takes us through his development and mentors to bring him to the pinnacle of strength and conditioning. Coach Boyle talks about his time at Boston University and their hockey dynasty. Coach shares with us a story on if you can coach something you can coach everything! He educates us on the myth of fitness. Mike cautions against expert beginners’ syndrome. However, there is nothing wrong with listening to people with extreme points of view to understand the context. Boyle uses the feed the cats philosophy on limited weight training as the backdrop to understanding initially ideas that seem a...
2021-09-061h 04Companions of the CompendiumThursday Thoughts Feed The Cats vs. Critical Mass DebriefSaturday Night Fight Debrief Answering questions we didn't discuss from Tony Holler & my debate over how to train the 400m.
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2021-09-0235 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 31 Mike Cunningham Host of the Gill Athletics Track & Field Connections PodcastI had the pleasure of returning the favor to my good friend Mike Cunningham by having him on my podcast. Mike is was a long-time coach and former instructor for USATF education. Now his current position is chief of sales at Gill Athletics and host of his very own podcast. He has had the unique opportunity through his previous and current career(s) to create a wonderful fellowship with coaches. Mike is wise and has a great perspective that we all should consider.
Mike and I discuss the importance of effective communication and how technology can help o...
2021-08-301h 16Companions of the CompendiumThursday Thoughts: Mike Cunningham & Ryan Banta Chat about Life, Lesson, Love, and LL Cool JMike Cunningham one of the nicest people in the world of sport honored me by having me on his Gill Athletics Connections podcast. It was a unique conversation about sports without "X's & O's." I know you will truly enjoy it plus.... I make a fool of myself numerous times it should make you chuckle. I am sharing our conversation now because following this Thursday's Thoughts I had Mike return the favor on my podcast. Without Mike's support, this podcast would not exist. I am humbled to call him a friend. Enclosed below are the show notes from our conversation.
2021-08-261h 54Companions of the CompendiumEpisode 30 Companions of the Compendium: Dr. Kelly Starrett The Ready StateKelly Starrett is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, author, speaker, and CrossFit trainer. His 2013 fitness book, Becoming a Supple Leopard, was featured on The New York Times' bestselling sportsbooks list. He is a co-founder, with his wife Juliet Starrett, of the fitness website The Ready State, formerly MobilityWOD. He has been described as a "celebrity" and "founding father" of CrossFit, as well as ranking on Greatist's 2017 list of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness. It was an absolute privilege to speak with him in an unforgettable conversation about life, sport, and the privilege of shaping people's lives...
2021-08-231h 39Companions of the CompendiumTesting for Athlete Development Part IIA while ago I have the pleasure of being a guest on Jimson Lee's site Speedendurance.com where we discussed a massive and comprehensive testing system for athletes. Today's post will be the SECOND of a two-part series. It is VERY important to watch part I here. We give a rationale for testing. Mr. Lee and I lay out how to structure on how to build guardrails for your data collection. We dive deep into talent identification for track & field. In our conversation, we educate the audience on testing for speed, power, agility, strength, injury prevention, endurance, and mental...
2021-08-1932 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 29 Companions of the Compendium Gerry DeFilippo Entrepreneurial Strength & Conditioning CoachGerry DeFilippo serves as head trainer and owns and operates Challenger Strength while also serving as the strength coach for the Jersey Hitmen. He orchestrates the programming and training for eight different Hitmen teams, which range all the way up to the Elite and Premier Junior's Level Programs.
Since founding Challenger Strength in 2016, Gerry has worked with college and college-bound athletes across multiple sports. In addition, he has had numerous articles published on EliteFTS, Muscles and Strength, and Elite Baseball Performance. He specializes in getting athletes bigger, stronger, and faster with a blend of strength and speed...
2021-08-161h 09Companions of the CompendiumTesting for Athlete Development Part IA while ago I have the pleasure of being a guest on Jimson Lee's site Speedendurance.com where we discussed a massive and comprehensive testing system for athletes. Today's post will be the first of a two-part series. We give a rationale for testing. Mr. Lee and I lay out how to structure on how to build guardrails for your data collection. We dive deep into talent identification for track & field. In our conversation, we educate the audience on testing for speed, power, agility, strength, injury prevention, endurance, and mental fortitude.
I have always appreciated Jimson's support...
2021-08-1241 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 28 Vince Anderson Foremost International & College Sprint CoachCoach Anderson joins us to educate us on a myriad of topics centered on speed. Vince is one of the very best sprints and hurdle coaches on the planet. His list of Olympians and All-Americans is off the charts. He is on my Mount Rushmore of sprint coaches. He is an absolute gentleman who isn’t afraid, to tell the truth. He first shares his experience as an architect and eventually made his way to Houston as a volunteer coach. He shows respect to all of his mentors driving him down a unique path to coaching. Coach Anderson goes on...
2021-08-091h 26Companions of the CompendiumBuilding a Culture from Zero: Part III of IIIThis is the final entry of our III part series on Building a Culture from Zero. Before listening to Part III please make sure you have listened to Part I and Part II. How to handle injuries, attendance, and absences through google forms. I go on to talk about the ability to be flexible by being empowered with details ahead of time. We want to have answers to better create a plan to help organize training and have a healthy attitude when dealing with young people. I then dive into how we group our athletes in practice to maximize...
2021-08-0519 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 27 Graham Eaton Drill Guru, Sprint Coach, and Contributor to SimplifasterGraham and I discuss his entry into coaching and all the people who helped set the path for him into the sport. We chat about the influence of Carl Valle on our development into coaching! Coach Eaton talks about the content he has developed for Simplifaster and his desire to create value for other coaches around the world. Coach goes further into the process of research and writing about training organically begins to shape your system into belief. Graham and I talk about the power of journaling for coaches to limit issues fast approaching in a sports season. Through...
2021-08-021h 06Companions of the CompendiumBuilding a Culture from Zero: Part II of IIIThis week we get deeper into the HOW to build a winning culture. With a large number of actionable strategies for improving and maintaining successful programs. Listening to Part here is MANDATORY before beginning Part II. In this installment we further discuss our team Theme days, then we dive into the specifics of running off a team breakfast at school. We talk about our secret buddy, captain of the week (COW), milkshake mile, and other team-building activities we implement throughout the season. We move on to discuss how to hire, develop, and support your staff. How to make sure...
2021-07-2923 minCompanions of the CompendiumCompanions of the Compendium Episode 26 Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSNThis week we dive deep into a number of subjects like nutrition, diet, health, and lifelong wellness with Wendi Irlbeck. Wendi is one of the biggest names in sport's nutrition. Wendi combines her roots on the farm with her experience in strength & conditioning, and college sports to create strong connections for global health. Irlbeck has worked with teams, individual athletes, and the general public to be an absolute positive on the lives she works with daily. We had a good conversation on a number of subjects that some are afraid to approach. Wendi dives feet first into these subjects...
2021-07-261h 07Companions of the CompendiumIntroduction to Building a Culture from Zero: Part I of IIILearn how to build a program that lacked identity into a team that everyone respects. Improve culture not only for your team but the entire school's program. Increase roster size and learn to develop an off-season program to dominate in the season. Learn from my mistakes. Why it takes five years. Cornerstones will be a good staff and continued education. Creating standards for athletes, yourself, and the program in its entirety. Plug and play fun culture ideas for your team to grow together: Big Sister/Brother program, Red Carnation Ball, PR Bars, interval cards, team themes, more to come...
2021-07-2221 minCompanions of the CompendiumCompanions of the Compendium Episode 25 Calvin Smith Former World Record 100m Sprinter, Olympic Gold Medalist and AuthorCompanions of the Compendium Episode 25 Calvin Smith Former World Record 100m Sprinter, Olympic Gold Medalist and Author
Today I got to meet a hero of mine growing up! Even when I was young I loved sprinting and the Olympics! Today I get to meet one of the fastest people in the history of planet earth. A clean sport advocate, we got into numerous subjects from his upbringing in the South, his college experience all the way to his gold medal glory. We dove deeply into how he trained and what he thought was his secret weapon against...
2021-07-191h 03Companions of the Compendium400 & 800 Part II Mixed Zone Athlete Owensville Dutch ClinicA discussion of strategies on how to move a sprinter up or a distance runner down to the 400/800 races. The over-under principle. Week to week and day to day. Case Studies of an athlete moving down and an athlete moving up. Rotate events and its advantages. Do everything you can to have a positive first experience. Race Model for the 400 and 800. Unique training ideas for the critical zone athlete. Frequently asked questions. Specific training plan ideas.
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2021-07-1526 minCompanions of the CompendiumCompanions of the Compendium Episode 24 Scott Christensen Distance Training Through SpeedScott Christensen’s teams have been ranked in the national top 10 eight times since 1995. His Stillwater boy’s team won the 1997 High School National Championship and his squads have captured multiple Minnesota State Championships. Four Stillwater alumni have broken 4:00 in the mile since leaving the program.
Scott has coached 13 Minnesota State Championship-winning teams and 27 individual Minnesota State Champions with 7 of those in the 1600 meters.
He was the 2003 USA Junior Team Leader and 2008 USA National Team Leader for the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
Scott is a 17-year USATF Level II Endurance Lead Instructor and a...
2021-07-121h 20Companions of the Compendium400 & 800 Part I Mixed Zone Athlete Owensville Dutch ClinicA discussion of strategies on how to move a sprinter up or a distance runner down to the 400/800 races. The over-under principle. Week to week and day to day. Case Studies of an athlete moving down and an athlete moving up. Rotate events and its advantages. Do everything you can to have a positive first experience. Race Model for the 400 and 800. Unique training ideas for the critical zone athlete. Frequently asked questions. Specific training plan ideas.
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2021-07-0837 minCompanions of the CompendiumCompanions of the Compendium Episode 23 Keith Ferrara Program Builder S&C Coach Adelphi UniversityWe first get acquainted with Keith Ferrara and his inspiring story to overcome a serious injury where he was told he could lose his leg from compartment syndrome. Like all things in Keith’s life, he beat it into submission to accomplish a great many things in sport through developing a monster of a strength and conditioning program from scratch. Keith and I dive deep into the power of belief in conjunction with a growth mindset! Triphasic Training by Cal Dietz was a heavy influencer on coach Ferrara’s growth and development as a coach. His philosophy is using the...
2021-07-051h 10Companions of the CompendiumA New Coaches Guide to Developing a Training Plan MTCCCA Clinic -Ryan BantaThis is live audio from A New Coaches Guide to Developing a Training Plan I did for the MTCCCA clinic. I cover a lot of ground for you to use as scaffolding for the future of your own unique training model. Use the time codes as a guide to different topics you want to jump into during my seminar.
Audio Table of Contents
:31 400-meter dash focus 1:44 Planning for Consistent Major Issues a la spring break 2:48 How to handle time trials? 5:27 What meets to train through and what is your peak? 8:00 Window of opportunities in events and fi...
2021-07-0157 minCompanions of the CompendiumCompanions of the Compendium Episode 22 Dr. Brendan Thompson BTExcelerationIt is my pleasure to introduce a rising star, Brendan Thompson. A great mind who combines academics, coaching, and personal experience. Coach Thompson is a key contributor to the blog on Simplifaster. Thompson works with athletes at all levels from youth to professional. As a doctor and DI All-American, he is in a unique position to be the bridge between sport's science and sports performance. We first discuss Brendan’s influences and evolution into his current role in sport’s performance. We continue by chatting about the difficulty and pitfalls of sport’s performance in the high school setting. Coach...
2021-06-281h 12Companions of the CompendiumThursday Thoughts: Five Reasons to Hire High School Coaches for College/University JobsHere I discuss how college programs would be wise to hire and interview high school coaches for available positions.
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2021-06-2417 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 21 Companions of the Compendium: Ryan Banta Ask Me AnythingToday I answer numerous questions curated from various social media platforms on speed, training, and track & field.
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1. I'm new to sprinting and currently run fairly slow times on the 60m 8.05s and 100m 12.7s. However, my 30m time is proportionately faster at 4.3-4.5s.
What's the best way to translate that 30m relative power to the 60m, 100m, and even 200m? Stats: Height 174cm Weight 168lb C...
2021-06-211h 16Companions of the CompendiumThursday Thoughts: Lessons My Father Taught Me1. You start the fight you finish it. 2. Presence Matters 3. There are No Limits 4. No one can tell you who you are but you.
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2021-06-1714 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 20 Carly Fehler Multi-time Individual NCAA Champion and Sprint CoachI had the pleasure to have Coach Carly Fehler on my podcast. Carly brings a unique perspective as an elite multi-time national champion athlete in DIII track and field and now as a coach at UW-Parkside. Carly honored me by diving deep into her personal background both as an athlete and coach. We covered a lot of ground and subjects. I have been a fan of Coach Fehler for a bit so this was a personal treat for me. We talked about her rise from an above-average high school athlete who had been battle-tested through a lot of adversity...
2021-06-141h 48Companions of the CompendiumFive Reasons Why I Celebrate Father's DayA message to all the fathers out there! You matter more than you could imagine. All young people need strong role models in their life. It is important you do your part. Give us a listen as we honor the great dads out there!
2021-06-1009 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 19 Companions of the Compendium Kurt Hines Inspirational Leader & Championship HS Football CoachKurt Hines has built programs into winning programs on both coasts of the United States of America. Kurt has a unique story that helped develop his unique style of leadership and inspiring platform with an international reach. He discusses conflict resolution: coach to athlete, athlete to coach, and athlete to athlete. How to coach and develop a culture in an ever-changing environment of a wealthy community with the addition of a huge military populous as well. Coach Hines then discusses developing servant leaders through empowerment. One of the most important opportunities for relationship building is the one on one...
2021-06-071h 21Companions of the CompendiumTop Ten Books that Have Helped Me As a Coach1. Purpose 2. Daniel's 3. Peak 4. Talent 5. Periodization 6. Sprinter's 7. Game 8. Supple 9. Overrated 10. You have Taught
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2021-06-0328 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 18 Companions of the Compendium Andreas Behm ALTIS Short Sprints & Hurdles CoachToday I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Andreas Behm. Coach Behm is the VP of Performance and Short Sprints & Hurdles coach for ALTIS. Coach Behm and I covered numerous topics on coaching, mentorship, minimum effective dose, menu systems, and managing numerous elite athletes at once. It was a great conversation with a good friend. Do yourself a favor and listen to one of the best coaches in the world.
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2021-05-311h 22Companions of the CompendiumFive Reasons for Coaches to Be Thankful1. The Chance to Still Develop Leaders 2. Teaching us Delayed Gratification 3. Creating Relationship that Last a Life Time 4. The Chance to Grow and Improve. 5. Makes Believers (In themselves)
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2021-05-2718 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 17 Companions of the Compendium Bart Bennema Dutch National Short Sprints & Hurdles CoachI had a great time discussing a deep dive into the training of an elite sprint group. Everything on and off the track must be developed and learned to bring an athlete to world-class status. I enjoyed learning Bart's process in developing training and his adaptations over time. He lays out his daily training within a weekly micro-cycle. We talked about numerous concepts from speed to sponsorship obligations and warm weather camps. He admits that vitamin D and sunlight can play a huge role in hedging our athletes against others in different climates. Bart was gracious enough to discuss...
2021-05-241h 12Companions of the CompendiumFive Ways to Deal with Haters in the World of AthleticsToday I break down my process on actionable things to help you stay above the drama and be a net positive for the community in which I serve as a coach.
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2021-05-2030 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 16 Companions of the Compendium Bob Alejo "Money Ball" S&C CoachI had the privilege to sit down with long-time strength and conditioning coach Bob Alejo. I got to know one another through our friend Derek Hansen and his ZoomPOP group talks. Bob packs a ton of philosophical and technical expertise in our hour together. Coach, athletes, and administrators will find a lot of value in our conversation. For our strength and conditioning Gurus will love the practical way he breaks down how he built a strength training program that worked so well in professional sports. Sit down, turn us on, and learn something from BIG time Bob Alejo!
2021-05-171h 02Companions of the CompendiumFive Things I Regret that Motivate Me1. Losing a classroom/team because I lacked composure 2. Never Getting Past Injuries 3. Loading my Athletes too Much 4. Not Running a 4x400 in 2003 5. Reaching Back Out to My Friend
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2021-05-1325 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 15 Companions of the Compendium Illyan Chamov Mizzou's Record Breaking Jump CoachIllyan and I had one of the deepest training conversations yet on this Podcast. We went into hyper detail about his training design. Anyone listening to this talk is given an advanced primer into the coaching world of jumps. His talk along with my discussion with Rob Assise a few weeks back will give you what few clinics can provide on jump training. We talked about variations of key principles and methods for different jumpers. We discussed his priorities training choices. He broke this down day to day, week to week, and month to month. I had the world...
2021-05-101h 19Companions of the CompendiumFive Things I Would Tell Myself in my First Season5. Success is not hinged on what competitors do. 4. Clear standards matter but should have enough agility to fit all manner of circumstances. 3. Learn when to engage in debate and when not to engage. 2. Never be afraid to ask for help and don't be mad when some say no. 1. Live the "All Depends" philosophy.
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2021-05-0627 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 14 Companions of the Compendium Chicago Bull's Dynasty S&C Coach Al VermeilToday was like being a kid in a candy store as I had an absolute blast learning from Al Vermeil. Coach Vermeil is most famous for his work as the strength & conditioning coach during the Chicago Bull's dynasty run and his time with the NFL Championship 49ers. However, it's important to mention he has spent time with almost every level including high school. His breadth and depth of knowledge is staggering. Certainly, his expertise is a testament to his dedication to being a lifelong learner. We discussed his personal story and luck to get into strength training at such...
2021-05-031h 27Companions of the CompendiumFive Thoughts on Coach to Athlete Relationships.More relationship-building in practice & less in competition. Don't be a distraction to the athlete or the team. Relationships matter more than technical expertise to your pupils. Perception is the reality to parents, guardians, and athletes. Parents are crucial to healthy coach-to-athlete connections.
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2021-04-2927 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 13: JT Ayers Head Boy's Coach Trabuco Hills High SchoolIt was my pleasure to have program builder, inspirational leader, and hurdle expert JT Ayers. JT starts our conversation about the importance of finding the right mentors and humbling yourself to create connections with coaches who are doing things right. These networks are critical for our growth into better servants to our community. Next JT and I discussed the five key things to build a program from scratch. He dives deep into each one and how to apply that in multiple settings to truncate the time it takes to become successful. He talks about the importance of being your...
2021-04-261h 15Companions of the CompendiumThoughts on Training Master's Athlete SprintersToday I discuss sprint training for master's athletes. We start out discussing acceleration and its value for older sprinters. Then we move to how to implement upright running by specifically targeting stride length by maintaining it for the long haul and how to improve it. Next, I lay out a way for master's sprinters to handle their off-season conditioning and planning before the competitive season. Finally, we finish up with a specific example of how to do this arguably for the most brutal event in track & field, the 400m Hurdles.
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2021-04-2217 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 12: Stuart McMillan International Olympic Coach and CEO of ALTISIt was my great pleasure to have one of the most prolific Olympic coaches in history on my podcast, Stuart McMillan. Coach and I started our discussion on the importance of the rare centrist. We talked about his early mentors and even his own athletes as teachers. Coach McMillan explained the importance of developing a relationship where the athletes become more a part of the process in their training and advocates in high-performance sport. He and I then chatted on aspects of ALTIS that seem to separate them from others. We spend a lot of time discussing their trackside...
2021-04-191h 05Companions of the CompendiumFive Thoughts on Sprint TechniqueIn today's chat, I discuss that technical training does work. We then dive into Derek Hansen's idea about the simple model and cue of #bethehashtag. Technical work must be seen daily in training to build the movement patterns you want to see. Just like all other training to maximize an individual's potential, we must steer our interventions to our athlete's unique technique. When this is all done correctly not only will performance output improve but injuries will be reduced in the process.
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2021-04-1529 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 11 Robert Assise Nationally Renowned Jumps Coach and ClinicianIt is my great pleasure to present to you today Coach Robert Assise, nationally renowned jumps coach, writer, and clinician. Founding father of Fieldfocus. Coach of scores of all-state athletes in the jumps and frequent contributor to Simplifaster. Rob and I covered a lot of ground in our 1.5-hour talk. Coach Assise discussed the development of jumpers at the high school level through testing and talent identification. He laid out strategies for coaching numerous jumpers across all the power events. We went into great detail on how he lays out weeks of training and the modifications made over time. W...
2021-04-121h 31Companions of the CompendiumBonus Material: Thoughts on Building Trust in Coaching1. Be consistent 2. Social Equity 3. No Outrageous promises 4. Honest even when hard 5. Be prepared in advance
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2021-04-0821 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 10 Buddy Morris Hall of Fame NFL Strength Coach Arizona CardinalsBuddy Morris is a force of nature this is an unvarnished conversation with colorful language abound. Buddy holds nothing back in his honest approach to four decades of sports development. In this particular conversation, I allowed coach to dive into his stream of consciousness and take me along for the ride. We discussed athletic development at the professional level and the importance of variation. He discusses the value of sprinting above all other modalities especially in a year without a lot of contact with NFL professionals. He explains his worry about personal trainers and therapists who might not be e...
2021-04-051h 03Companions of the CompendiumThoughts: Why We Should Try to Coach from the Emotional Middle GroundThoughts Why We Should Try to Coach from the Emotional Middle Ground To pick up the Sprinter's Compendium: https://tinyurl.com/y6eydy6w To follow me at Twitter: @SprintersCompen To follow me at Instagram: ryan.banta 1. Influence of Wooden 2. Magic and Kareem Story 3. My own story 4. Long-lasting benefits 5. It's getting harder
2021-04-0121 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 9 Bianca Knight Olympic Gold Medalist, World Record Holder, and PhilanthropistIt was my distinct pleasure to have a great conversation with Olympic champion and World Record holding sprinter Bianca Knight. We discussed the rapid rise to track and field stardom. She took us through her transition from amateur to professional ranks. Bianca talks about the importance of being true to yourself and how sometimes the solitary pursuit of world-class athletics. She and I discussed what it takes to be a great coach to athletes pursuing Olympic greatness. We then dove deep into her favorite training sessions and how her training was laid out within a microcycle. She discussed the...
2021-03-291h 11Companions of the CompendiumFive Thoughts on Old School TrainingToday I discuss the defense of old school methods. I ask the questions where you there, are/were they successful for a long period of time, and does the "new school" training pass the smell test? Further, I talk about having an open mind goes both ways. Plenty of absolutes out in the world but those standards are hard to defend. I then circle back to talk about the questions I asked about the old school that should be equally applied to the new school as well. Join me as we go back in time back to the old...
2021-03-2521 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 8 Kebba Tolbert Harvard Associate Head Coach & Sprint ExpertCoach Kebba Tolbert is a record-breaking coach at the Division I and Ivy League level. It was an honor to speak to Kebba about his development as a coach. We discussed the unique opportunities and challenges of coaching young adults at such a prestigious academic institution like Harvard. We discussed how he has been influenced by great coaches like Tony Wells, Tony Veney, Dan Pfaff, Gary Winckler, and many others. As we discussed the training system Kebba shared with us his thoughts on Tempo, differentiating instruction, how he lays out his micro-cycles and nonnegotiables in his program design. He...
2021-03-222h 06Companions of the CompendiumAnswering Questions on Sprinting from Reddit Part III discuss methods and means to improve cross-training options for sprinters through injury or plan B, C, D, etc. I move on to talk about how to improve the holy grail of speed, Maximum Velocity. I talk about how to manage when athletes are sore and what must be done to not interrupt the growth of speed in the process. I talk about if endurance training has any place in a sprinter's plan. The answer is simple but I think it's important to listen to why I feel strongly about the subject. I finish my discussion discuss fasting, eating...
2021-03-1830 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 7 Dr. Ken Clark of Applied Physiology and Biomechanics, PhDIt was a pleasure to dive deep into the science of high speed. We did deep dives into research mistakes and strategies coaches to best make use of their time studying research. We discussed how it's possible to marry science and high-performance coaching. Dr. Clark educates us on commonalities and motor realities in research on limb velocity. He talks about what we want to see at maximum velocity and how some athletes create their own trap. He answers my question on how to develop proper posture and mechanics along with its unforeseen advantages. Ken humors us by dipping into...
2021-03-151h 17Companions of the CompendiumFive Responses to Sprint Questions on RedditIn this week's bonus drop on the pod, we turn to Reddit for questions from their sprint community! We discuss building speed in many different forms and events. I give my unfiltered opinion on the Toe Drag technique during a sprint block start. Then we break down the mysticism behind drills and teach their real purpose in daily training planning for all athletes. We continue by taking on the questions of hand position during high-speed sprinting. Finally, we finish by helping an athlete identify and accept slowing times during periods of recoveries.
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2021-03-1125 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 6 Sean O'Connor Author of Distance Training SimplifiedToday we talk with recording-breaking coach and author Sean O'Connor. Sean has singlehandedly rewrote the Missouri distance records both in XC and track & field. Coach O'Connor and I discuss his influences that led to his path into coaching. He lays out his unique system of training that he developed from some of the biggest names in distance coaching like Dr. Daniels, Renato Canova, Arthur Lydiard, etc. Through this unique mixture, he came up with what he calls the "funnel." We talk about how to build long-lasting programming to create a unique opportunity to be equally competitive at both cross...
2021-03-081h 13Companions of the CompendiumFive Thoughts about Barefoot Running1. Have you read the book Born to run and if so thoughts?
2. If you have read it, how do you think running sandals or minimalist shoes would translate on the track for shorter distance sprints as opposed to the long runs in the book? Feel free to tag anyone that might have input.
A. Purpose B. Injury prevention C. Implementation D. Caution E. Other things to consider as well
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2021-03-0420 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 5 Mike Hurst Record Setting Australian Sprint CoachFrom across the ocean, we get to have a pleasant chat with Mike Hurst the godfather of the Concurrent System for sprint training. Which lines up nicely with the critical mass system discussed recently. His modular methods have produced World Class competitors for 40 years! He discusses the microcycles that are used in his unique program. We highlight the importance of plyometrics, running mechanics, and recovery within the concurrent system. He runs the Fast Track 400m Facebook group. His system is uniquely his own allowing for athletes to be race-ready with greater frequency than most systems. Mike's "first" career was a...
2021-03-011h 11Companions of the CompendiumThe Tale of Three 100 Meter SprintersI discuss the differences in three or e elite high school sprinters I have had the privilege to coach. I reflect on training methods, the difference in implementing that training, and what I have learned from coaching the trio of athletes. We look at their strengths and weakness along with the opportunities for other coaches to reflect on what I have learned to help the special sprinters they will coach.
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2021-02-2521 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 4 Latif Thomas Founder of Complete Track and FieldIn episode 4 we talk with Latif Thomas. Coach Thomas is an elite speed and sprint coach! As the owner of Complete Track & Field, he has provided content and value to coaches around the world. We discuss his evolution from a young coach searching for knowledge to becoming one of the best educators for the sport on the planet. Coach discuss who or should I say what he would "fire." We discuss the importance of leaders in the field being willing to help one another academically and financially. In the realm of performance, we dive deep into what Latif feels...
2021-02-221h 42Companions of the CompendiumVirtual Speed & Performance Clinic Preview: Tempo Training w/Coach BantaEnd the War on TEMPO. It's NOT a four-letter word! As a tune-up for the upcoming VSPC coach Tyler Germain & Coach Banta sat down to answer questions about tempo training for sprinters. They discuss implementation, differences for events, and evolution of the training modality throughout the track and field season. When finish by answering numerous questions from the audience on sprint training, planning, and strategies. To register please visit: https://vspc.coachesclinic.com
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2021-02-181h 51Companions of the CompendiumEpisode 3 Sean Burris National Record Breaking High School Track & Field CoachHigh School and Club Coach Sean Burris is one of the principal founders of the #criticalmasssystem and Coach of World Youth Record Holder Justin Robinson.
Coach Burris's athletes have accumulated numerous state team and individual titles. His athletes have set national records through the USATF and AAU track & field. One of the best-kept secrets in high school coaching everywhere coach Burris is at records seem to fall. Coach Burris was also a key contributor to the book the Sprinter's Compendium and my mentor. Known as a 400-meter specialist coach but has also guided All Americans in every r...
2021-02-151h 35Companions of the CompendiumCritical Mass System: Primer of Key PrinciplesNext week we are going to have the privilege to have the first-ever long-form interview with record-breaking High School and Club coach Sean Burris. The critical mass system is the essence of his programming for his sprint, hurdle, and jumps athletes. Today I deliver a primer on the training philosophy to provide context to the system that has produced decades of national class speed & power athletes. Most recently the fruits of this system produced world number one outdoor 400-meter dash sprinter Justin Robinson in 2020.
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2021-02-1139 minCompanions of the CompendiumEpisode 2 Derek M. Hansen Olympic and NFL Speed & Strength ConsultantIt's my pleasure to introduce the very funny and talented coach Derek M Hansen. Developed numerous programs, podcasts, weekly ZoomPoP seminars, and books on sport's performance. Derek discusses his development of love and how fate brought him to coaching. Starting as an unpaid assistant at McGill University and eventually brushing shoulders with the famous Canadian sprint coach Charlie Francis. Derek is now a sought-after master practitioner of speed who has helped pro-team sports to world championships.
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2021-02-081h 19Companions of the CompendiumFive Thoughts on Sports Database Building & TestingPlease Visit Our Sponsor Simplifaster: https://store.simplifaster.com/sku/83/
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1. What tests
2. What if tests get worse
3. What are valuable
4. Test throughout the year
5. Importance of database building
2021-02-0428 minCompanions of the CompendiumCompanions of the Compendium Episode 1 Dan PfaffFor my first full-length Podcast, we have the hall of fame speed and track & field coach Dan Pfaff. Dan has coached at every level from high school to world-record-holding Olympic Medals. Dan's impact on the world of coaching cannot be overstated. His contribution to the world of sprinting is unparalleled but now has become the go-to person for all sports for professional development in coaching. From hurling to cricket you can see coach Pfaff's influence. At the recording of this podcast Dan's athletes 10 World Championships, 11 Olympic Medals, and Five World Records. Coach Pfaff has coached a total 111 athletes who...
2021-01-301h 15Companions of the CompendiumCompanions of the Compendium TrailerWelcome to the Companions of the Compendium Podcast
A podcast that is a deep dive on speed, power, strength, and endurance. We discuss winning cultures driven by successful leaders. Our podcast will target coaches who want to LEVEL UP in their pursuit of lifelong professional development. We will talk to people at the tip of the spear in track & field, basketball, baseball, football, Olympic sports, strength & conditioning, and education. We'll unearth the commonalities between successful programs from high school to college and event the professional ranks.
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