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Rapid FireThe Fast Lane, Episode 8: Foot Strength, Acceleration, and the Practical Side of Speed DevelopmentSpeed development can quickly become overcomplicated, but Chris Korfist and Dan Fichter bring the conversation back to what matters most: the foot, the lower leg, the nervous system, and the athlete’s ability to handle impact. For Dan, the answer starts with the foot. If athletes cannot absorb and manage energy through the lower leg, they are going to struggle to run fast. That means foot strengthening, isometrics, acceleration work, plyometrics, altitude drops, and teaching the body how to organize itself under impact. Chris agrees and expands on the concept by describing what he sees in his fast...
2026-05-0441 min
Rapid FireRapid Fire with Chris Korfist & Bobby KrauseIn this episode, Chris Korfist sits down with Bobby Krause of Krause Performance Training in New York to talk about how he uses training technology to assess, motivate and individualize speed development for athletes ranging from middle school to high school, and beyond. Bobby shares how tools like the ShredMill, OHM, Hawkin Dynamics force plates, Kinvent K-Power, timing systems, VBT sensors, RockDaisy and the USR platform help him better understand each athlete’s needs and make training more engaging, measurable and specific. You can find Bobby Krause at Krause Performance Training in New York, where he...
2026-04-2919 min
Rapid FireThe Fast Lane w/ Christ Korfist & Dr. Ken Clark: Unlocking Sprint SpeedIn this episode of The Fast Lane, Chris Korfist sits down with sprint biomechanics expert Dr. Ken Clark to break down the science of sprint speed and what truly drives improvements in athletic performance. Dr. Clark explains the three key qualities that underpin sprint performance, why basic sprinting and plyometrics remain essential tools, and how concepts like angular velocity, stiffness, and hip torque influence running speed. The conversation also challenges common misconceptions in speed training and highlights research that has shaped modern sprint mechanics and performance development. If you work with athletes who need to mov...
2026-03-1523 min
Rapid FireThe Fast Lane: Using the 1080 Sprint in High School Track with JT AyersIn this episode of The Fast Lane, Chris Korfist sits down with high school track coach JT Ayers to discuss how he implemented the 1080 Sprint into his training program. JT shares how his program fundraised to purchase the device, the challenges of learning to use it with a large team, and the practical ways he integrates the technology into daily training. The conversation explores how data from the 1080 Sprint has helped JT refine acceleration training, identify technical weaknesses, and provide athletes with objective feedback. They also discuss how technology can support coaching decisions, improve athlete buy-in, and m...
2026-03-1319 min
Rapid FireThe Fast Lane w/ Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr & Dan Fichter: The Truth About the 40-Yard DashEpisode Overview The 40-yard dash may be the most talked-about sprint in American sports — and the most misunderstood. In this episode of The Fast Lane, Chris Kerr sits down with Dan Fichter and Chris Korfist to break down what truly determines elite 40-yard dash performance, why most “4.4s” aren’t real, and how force, projection, limb velocity, and nervous system readiness dictate speed far more than traditional weight-room metrics. This conversation blends biomechanics, applied physics, neurology, and coaching reality, offering a no-nonsense look at what actually transfers to faster sprint times. Key Topics Covere...
2026-01-041h 04
Rapid FireThe Fast Lane w/ Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr & Dan Fichter: The TFC Recap + Q&AEpisode 4 of The Fast Lane serves as a deep recap of the 2025 Track & Football Consortium (TFC), blending reflection, humor and high-level applied coaching discussion. Rather than simply re-hashing presentations, this episode expands on coach-submitted questions, hallway conversations and key themes that surfaced throughout the weekend. At its core, the episode reinforces what makes TFC different from most conferences: Teachers teaching teachers, grounded in decades of real-world coaching, not trends or social-media optics. The discussion moves fluidly between: Speed & acceleration mechanics Vision and vestibular training Isometrics, force handling, and fatigue resistance
2025-12-131h 09
The Mark Divine ShowNavy SEAL Health Performance Specialist Reveals The One Secret Elite Performers Never Talk About Most people think performance is about more reps, more data, more tech, or more intensity. But according to human performance educator Rob Wilson, the truth is far more uncomfortable: most elite performers don’t actually understand their own bodies, identities, or inner signals—and it’s costing them years of longevity, clarity, and resilience.In this powerful conversation, Mark Divine and Rob Wilson break down the real keys to performance longevity, emotional resilience, identity beyond your job title, and why self-awareness is the most underrated skill in elite sport, tactical teams, and everyday life.
2025-12-091h 06
The NHSSCA PodcastSteve Schween-Cienega High School/NHSSCA Executive CouncilMy guest this month is Steve Schween. Coach Schween is the strength and conditioning coach at Cienega High School, located in Vail Arizona. Steve also serves many roles in the NHSSCA, such as the first ever Arizona state director, the current Rocky Mountain regional director, and also currently serves on the executive council as the regional board chair. Most recently he was the recipient of the Arizona Health and Physical Education 2025 High School P.E Teacher of the Year. We sit down and discuss how he went from upper state New York to one hour away from the Mexican...
2025-12-011h 01
Rapid FireThe Fast Lane w/ Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr & Dan Fichter: To Squat or NOT to Squat for Athletic DevelopmentEpisode Summary In this episode, Chris Kerr, Chris Korfist, and Dan Fichter dive into one of the biggest debates in athletic performance: Should athletes squat—and if so, how, when, and why? The crew breaks down why squats became the “king” of the weight room, where that belief came from, what the data actually shows, and why many athletes get strong in the squat without ever getting fast. They explore how traditional back squats influence posture, neurology, coordination, and horizontal force production—and whether the movement pattern supports or conflicts with sprint speed and athletic development. Expec...
2025-11-071h 10
Rapid FireTHE FAST LANE w/ Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr & Dan Fichter: Templates, Timing & The Art of AccelerationEpisode 2, Part 2 of The Fast Lane dives deep into the evolution of training templates & how great coaches move from simple early-career programs to refined, adaptive systems built around speed, neural readiness and longevity. Hosts Chris Kerr, Chris Korfist, and Dan Fichter break down the principles that guide year-round planning, from in-season football to spring and winter track. What begins as a conversation on weekly templates unfolds into a masterclass on movement, coordination, and coaching evolution. Key Topics From the Early Days to Smarter Templates Korfist, Fichter, and Kerr reflect on their firs...
2025-10-2450 min
Rapid FireTHE FAST LANE w/ Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr & Dan Fichter: Episode 2, Part 1 - Audience Q&AIn this episode of The Fast Lane, Chris, Chris & Dan take some audience questions and break down some of the following topics: Training from yearly to daily perspectives to maximize effectiveness. Ankle mobility diagnosis and intervention. Total Motion Release (TMR) as a valuable warmup and injury-prevention tool. Emphasizing neuromuscular techniques and proper warmup strategies. Isometric training as useful for teaching muscles to relax, recover and build resilience. The lost art of jumping rope. This is part 1 of Episode 2 of the show, so make sure you stay tu...
2025-10-1018 minThe NHSSCA PodcastCurriculum with Amanda Berg-Dassal Cokato HSMy guest this month is Coach Amanda Berg. Coach Berg is the strength and conditioning coach at Dassel Cokato High School, located west of Minneapolis. Amanda also serves on the executive council for the NHSSCA. Coach Berg has a passion for curriculum development and that is what we cover in this month's episode. She discusses how it has developed over her teaching career, her assessment methods for classes, and the importance of education within a strength and conditioning class. Lot's of great tidbits and ideas from Coach Berg. Enjoy! Amanda Berg on Instagram- https...
2025-10-0146 min
Rapid FireTHE FASTLANE w/ Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr & Dan Fichter: The Foundation (Part II)SUMMARY In this second installment of THE FAST LANE, Chris, Chris, and Dan continue to dive into the evolution of coaching and the essential role of mentorship. The discussion highlights the importance of face-to-face learning, the historical foundations of periodization in strength training, and the ways in which coaches must balance modern techniques with timeless principles. They also explore how belief and personal connection drive athlete development, urging young coaches to seek guidance from experienced mentors and cut through the noise of surface-level social media impressions. As always make sure you stream this on Spotify, Ap...
2025-09-0824 min
Rapid FireTHE FASTLANE w/ Chris Korfist, Chris Kerr & Dan Fichter: The Foundation (Part I)In this episode of THE FAST LANE, Chris Kerr sits down with coaches Chris Korfist and Dan Fichter to break down the foundations of coaching in speed, strength and athlete development. They share their personal motivations, discuss how to positively influence younger athletes and dive into the techniques and principles that have shaped their philosophies. The conversation also explores their interactions with legendary coach Louis Simmons, the role of equipment and the importance of adaptability in training. At its core, this episode highlights coaching as a dynamic art form built on continuous learning...
2025-09-0529 min
Rapid FireEpisode 18: How Amanda Berg Used Systems & Curriculums to Build a S&C Program from the Ground UpFrom building a strength & conditioning program from scratch to leading national initiatives for high school strength coaches, Amanda Berg has made a major impact in the field. In this episode, we dive deep into the systems, culture and curriculum she’s developed over nearly two decades, and how she’s helping coaches nationwide do the same (make sure to stick around for the 25% off code to her course!). Coach Berg shares her journey from college softball and military service to becoming a driving force in high school strength & conditioning. She breaks down her movement-first philosophy, athle...
2025-08-1540 min
Rapid FireEpisode 17: Cody Hughes Talks Performance Training From Youth to ProEpisode Summary: Cody Hughes joins Justin on Rapid Fire to talk about his next chapter—building one of the most innovative performance facilities in the country from the ground up. From training 10-year-olds to 10-year NFL vets, Cody breaks down how foundational principles never change, regardless of level. We dive into youth development, parent education, tech integration and training philosophy. Key Takeaways: Youth Training Principles: Coordination over output. Layer in motor control, skipping, games and fundamental movement patterns. Common Mistakes: Overloading young athletes too early. Lack of recovery. Too much or...
2025-07-1828 min
Rapid FireEpisode 16: Holistic Coaching & Athlete Development with George GreeneIn this episode of Rapid Fire, Host Justin Ochoa connects with George Greene — Director of High Performance at UMass Football — for a deep dive into holistic athlete management at the college level. George shares how he’s building trust with a brand-new roster, how data helps shape practice and training, and why being a good human is performance coaching. You’ll hear about:Managing staff, sport coaches, and athletes through one connected vision.Using force plates, NordBord, and Catapult data to drive decisions.Creating buy-in with college athletes.Supporting young coaches and interns with confiden...
2025-06-1331 min
Rapid FireEpisode 15: Kyle Brown on Universal Speed Rating, Speed Labs and EntrepreneurshipEpisode SummaryIn this episode of Rapid Fire, Justin Ochoa sits down with Kyle Brown — former Team USA Skeleton athlete, Owner of Kyle Brown Performance and Northeast Speed Lab Director for Universal Speed Rating (USR). Kyle dives into:His transition from sprinting on ice to sprinting development as a coach.The power of data with USR — and how it's changing the game for athletes of all ages.Lessons learned from Mike Boyle, Les Spellman and Stu McMillan.His strategies for scaling a business with his name on it.And why early sport specialization might be one of the...
2025-05-2335 min
Rapid FireEpisode 14: Rodrigo Alvira Discusses Training Smarter in the NBA and G-LeagueEpisode SummaryIn this episode of Rapid Fire, Justin welcomes Rodrigo Alvira Isla, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Motor City Cruise, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons. Rodrigo shares insights into his journey through the S&C industry, from internships to his current position in the Detroit Pistons organization. He shares how he filters useful tech data in high-level environments and gives a deep analysis of countermovement jump (CMJ) force plate testing.The two also discuss the importance of making training enjoyable and sustainable for pro athletes, as well...
2025-05-0241 min
Rapid FireEpisode 13: Data-Informed Coaching & The Future of Speed Training with Matt TometzPodcast SummaryIn this episode of Rapid Fire by SimpliFaster, host Justin Ochoa connects with Matt Tometz to dive into the evolution of his role from strength coach (Formerly: TC Boost, Northwestern) to marketing manager at 1080 Motion. The conversation spans topics like load velocity profiling, the power of being data-informed over data-driven, how to coach speed effectively with limited equipment, and the broader role of sports tech in coaching. Tometz shares both high-level philosophy and practical coaching hacks for improving performance outcomes, regardless of budget.Timestamps00:00 – 01:00 | Introduction & Catching Up Ju...
2025-04-2528 min
Rapid FireEpisode 12: Daniel Quesenberry's Speed-First Approach to Performance TrainingSummaryIn this episode, Justin Ochoa interviews Coach Daniel Quesenberry from Ravenwood High School, discussing his speed-first mentality, implementation of RPR (Reflexive Performance Reset) in training, the use of sports technology and evolving training methods over a 20 year career. Coach Quesenberry shares insights on how prioritizing speed has transformed their training approach, the importance of athlete health and building a culture of fitness that extends beyond football.Coach Q mentions some of his favorite tech to use in training, such as Catapult GPS, Skyhook Jump Mats and aims to get Velocity Based Training as...
2025-04-0418 min
Rapid FireEpisode 11: Molly Binetti on Building Efficient Movers & Getting Championship Results in the Weight RoomEpisode SummaryIn this episode, 2-time NCAA champion, Molly Binetti of South Carolina WBB, shares her unique approach to athletic development, emphasizing the importance of playful, ground-based movement, individualized programming and balancing technology with simplicity in training. She discusses the varying training age levels of athletes and the necessity of tailored methods to enhance both performance and health. Binetti also provides insights into the evolution of women's basketball and the critical role of foundational training in long-term success.Key TakeawaysThe best athletes aren’t just the strongest or fastest—they’re the...
2025-03-2822 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJoseph Coyne: Giving the Athlete What They Need When They Need ItJoseph Coyne, PhD is the Director of High Performance & Sports Development, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar and Strength & Conditioning Coach, Elite Sport Program & Swimming, Bond UniversityJoseph's experience in Track & Field extends far and wide; we dug into his time working with the Chinese athletics federation including his work supporting Olympic-level sprinters and jumpers alongside world-renowned coach Randy Huntington. Joseph shares practical insights on plyometric training, athlete profiling, special strength training, contrast methods, as well as how he adapts his approach across youth, developing, and elite athletes.Joseph conducted his PhD research on training load at Edith...
2025-03-221h 13
Rapid FireEpisode 10: Hunter Eisenhower Talks Force Plates, Managing Fatigue and MentorshipSummaryIn this episode, Hunter Eisenhower, Associate Head Coach of Sports Performance at Arizona State, breaks down his innovative Force System, a training framework built on four key pillars: high force, fast force, slow force, and human force. He explains how this system helps tailor training to each athlete’s unique strengths (superpowers) and weaknesses (kryptonite), ensuring a more individualized approach to performance development.Hunter dives into the science of jump testing, debunking common myths about force plates and data interpretation. He also challenges the overemphasis on traditional maximal strength training, arguing that for many at...
2025-03-1820 min
Rapid FireEpisode 9: Adapting to the New Realities of College Athletics with Victoria SaucedoIn this Rapid Fire episode, Victoria Saucedo shares her approach to maximizing training strategies for college basketball players in the "new era" of the game. She discusses how to balance training loads, optimize recovery protocols, and ensure athletes stay fresh throughout a long season with more travel and outside stressors than ever. With the demands of college basketball constantly increasing, smart training & recovery practices are essential for performance and injury prevention."Recovery isn’t just about what you do after practice—it’s about how you prepare before it even starts." A proactive approach leads to better long-term result...
2025-03-1015 min
Rapid FireEpisode 8: Keith Swift on Delegating Authority and Developing a Resourceful StaffIn this Rapid Fire episode, Keith Swift discusses the critical skill of delegating authority in coaching. He explains how effective delegation not only builds trust and accountability but also enhances team performance, leadership development, and program efficiency.KEY QUOTES"You can’t do it all—coaching is a team effort." Great coaches understand that empowering others leads to better results."Delegation isn’t about giving up control—it’s about creating more leaders." Trusting assistants and athletes to take responsibility builds a stronger culture."A good system runs itself when people know their roles." Clear expectations and commun...
2025-03-1013 min
Rapid FireEpisode 7: Jon Hersel Talks Speed Development, Working with High School Athletes & Facility ModicationsIn this Rapid Fire episode, Jon Hersel shares his approach to coaching within constraints, whether it’s limited time, space, equipment, or athlete availability. He explains how to maximize training effectiveness by adapting to challenges and making the most of what’s available."Every coach faces constraints. The best ones adapt and find solutions." Success isn’t about perfect conditions—it’s about making the best of what you have."Time, space, and equipment shouldn’t dictate results—smart programming does." Thoughtful adjustments can ensure quality training even with limited resources."Simplicity wins. The best programs focus on intent, not ex...
2025-03-1016 min
Rapid FireEpisode 6: Impacting High School Athletes Beyond the Weight Room with David NeillIn this Rapid Fire episode, David Neill breaks down how coaches can identify and prioritize what truly matters in their programs. With limited time, resources, and athlete availability, he shares how to make strategic decisions that maximize impact without overwhelming athletes or staff."You can’t do everything, so you have to decide what’s most important." Effective coaching is about making the right choices, not doing it all."Prioritization isn’t about what to add—it’s about what to leave out." Eliminating unnecessary work allows for higher-quality training."The best programs are built on clarity and consistenc...
2025-03-1021 min
Rapid FireEpisode 5: Steve Schween on Maximizing Training Data & Tech in the High School SettingIn this Rapid Fire episode, Steve Schween shares his expertise on integrating technology into high school strength programs while navigating the unique challenges of the school schedule. He discusses the practical use of data, effective tech tools, and how to maximize training time in an academic setting.KEY QUOTES"If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it." Tracking data ensures athletes are progressing in a meaningful way."The school day isn’t going away, so we have to adapt." Strength coaches in the high school setting need to be flexible while maintaining training qualit...
2025-03-1011 min
Rapid FireEpisode 4: Tony Holler's Atomic Speed Habits, Feed the Cats and Training FastIn this Rapid Fire episode, legendary speed coach Tony Holler shares his insights on building speed habits and why traditional training methods often fail to develop true speed. With his "Feed the Cats" philosophy, Tony emphasizes quality over quantity, maximal intent, and athlete enjoyment—all crucial elements for speed development and performance."You don’t get fast by running tired." Speed training should prioritize freshness and intent over exhaustion."If it’s important, do it all the time." Speed is a skill that needs to be trained consistently, not sporadically."Make practice the best part of an ath...
2025-03-0918 min
Rapid FireEpisode 3: Sean Davy breaks down the hybrid skill & performance coaching modelIn this Rapid Fire episode, we dive into the hybrid coaching model with Sean Davy—a seasoned strength & conditioning coach blending S&C training with skill development & sport coaching. Sean shares his insights on how hybrid coaching helps him manage athlete workloads, individual a year around training model and shares the vision on how this can help grow the game of basketball.KEY TAKEAWAYSDefining Hybrid Coaching – The balance between strength, speed, skill and other facets of the game.Building Client Buy-in – Strategies for engagement and accountability with athletes and their famili...
2025-03-0922 min
Rapid FireEpisode 2: Chris Korfist on Compensations, Speed Development and the Nervous SystemIn this episode of Rapid Fire by SimpliFaster, legendary speed coach Chris Korfist dives into the concept of compensation drivers and how they impact sprinting and athletic performance. He explains how compensations develop, their effect on movement efficiency, and the best ways to assess and correct them to unlock an athlete’s full potential.We also talk about his ankle rocker concepts for speed development and how the nervous system is the key to making speed gains.Key Takeaways:What are compensation drivers, and why do they matter?Ho...
2025-03-0911 min
Rapid FireEpisode 1: Stephanie Mock on Sports Science, Leadership & High-Performance CoachingIn this episode of Rapid Fire by SimpliFaster, Justin Ochoa sits down with Stephanie Mock, a seasoned high-performance coach with experience across collegiate and professional sports. Stephanie shares quick, powerful insights into what it takes to build elite training environments, foster strong coach-athlete relationships, and implementing data-driven performance strategies.KEY TAKEAWAYSBiggest shifts in high-performance coaching over the last decade.Balancing data and coaching intuition for better decision-making.Building trust and communication with athletes.Advice for young coaches looking to make an impact in the field.Implementing a sports science department...
2025-03-0213 minThe NHSSCA PodcastRonnie Jankovich-Roswell High SchoolMy guest this month is Ronnie Jankovich. Coach Jankovich is the head strength coach at Roswell High School, located north of Atlanta Georgia. He is also the offense line coach for their football program. Ronnie also serves the NHSSCA as the southeast regional director. Had a blast getting to sit down and talk shop with Coach Jankovich. We talk his background as a college football player and transitioning into the strength and conditioning field. He gives an overview on what strength training at Roswell looks like, great interveiw advice and more. Enjoy!
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2024-12-0156 min
Voodoo PowerAdam Vogel Strength and Conditioning Coach Flossmoor H.S.,Simplifaster,TFC ContributorSend us Fan Mail Coach Vogel is the Dept Chair/ PE Teacher /S&C at Homewood Flossmoor High School prior to his move he served as a Physical Education teacher, PE/CTE Division Chair, Head Strength Coach, and Assistant Football Coach at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School in Illinois. He has been featured in Simplifaster and is a contributor to the TFC, presenting recently in Chicago. He is a former collegiate football player and has a B.S. in Psychology and a master’s degree in teaching. Coach Vogel holds UASW-1 and NASM-Youth Exercise Specialist certifications and is th...
2024-01-262h 09
The PBSCCS Podcast171. Interview with Brett Platts (Part Two)Brett Platts just completed his second season in professional baseball. He spent this last year in both Low A (Down East Wood Ducks), & High A (Hickory Crawdads) in the Texas Rangers organization. Prior to his time in Texas he was with the Chicago Cubs organization where he spent the 22’ season in the Dominican Summer League. Previous stops include an internship at the University of Iowa (2022), and a full-time position at the Okotoks Dawgs Academy in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada (2019-2022). Platts has a MS in Exercise Science from Liberty University, and a BA in Psychology from Carleton University. Platts is fr...
2024-01-2430 min
Total Performance with Siobhan MilnerSimplifying Speed and Athletic Development with Kendall Green, B.S., CSAS, USAWCoach Kendall Green (B.S., CSAS, USAW) simplifies speed and athletic development in this podcast interview hosted by Siobhan Milner. Kendall’s key advice: keep it simple. Kendall discusses motivating athletes with tech tools like the Dasher, how to foster self-motivation, talks about speed coaching across age ranges, and the universal benefits of sprint training in various sports. Kendall Green also touches on how speed can be developed in the weight room, and how sprint OR strength training may be more important for certain athletes at certain times. Kendall shares practical takeaways for athletes and co...
2024-01-191h 00The PBSCCS Podcast170. Interview with Brett Platts (Part One)Brett Platts just completed his second season in professional baseball. He spent this last year in both Low A (Down East Wood Ducks), & High A (Hickory Crawdads) in the Texas Rangers organization. Prior to his time in Texas he was with the Chicago Cubs organization where he spent the 22’ season in the Dominican Summer League. Previous stops include an internship at the University of Iowa (2022), and a full-time position at the Okotoks Dawgs Academy in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada (2019-2022). Platts has a MS in Exercise Science from Liberty University, and a BA in Psychology from Carleton University. Platts is fr...
2024-01-1028 minThe NHSSCA PodcastCoaching in the private sector with Pete ArroyoFirst episode of 2024! I am kicking off 2024 with coach Pete Arroyo. Coach Arroyo is located in the Chicago area and has been coaching in the private sector for over 20 years. He has worked with all levels, from youth to professional. We discuss his background in strength and conditioning, his evaluation process for new clients, and his training principles. We then get into a discussion about the private sector vs school employed strength coach. What we can do to better build relationships on both sides and how our athletes can benefit. Pete offers a ton of wisdom and value in...
2024-01-0145 minThe NHSSCA PodcastMissy Mitchell-McBethThis month's guest is coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth. Missy is a private strength coach located in Texas. She has her own private company called SaFe Iron Training where she offers custom programs, program audits, consultations, speaking engagements and more. Link is below. In this episode, we cover a myriad of topics such as her journey into strength and conditioning, what she has learned from sales, the arguments for and against sport coaches running the weight room and more. Missy provides a ton of value during this episode so enjoy!
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2023-12-0144 min
Voodoo PowerJT Ayers Trabuco Hills Track, Simplifaster Contributor, 3x Orange County Track Coach of the YearSend us Fan MailCoach JT Ayers is a 3 time Orange County Track Coach of the Year. (2013,1016,2019) He has been coaching Track and Field for 14 years. Coach Ayers led his team at Orange Lutheran High School to its first CIF Division # Championship in 2013. After that, He took over at his Alma Mater, Trabuco Hills High School, as Head Coach of the boy’s team in 2014. Since then his athletes have broken 35 grade level and 8 school records, 3 All-Time Orange County Records, and the team has been ranked #1 in Orange County 4 different years (2015,2016,2018,2020).In 2019 the Boys 4x100 team pl...
2023-11-031h 06
The High Performance Hoops PodcastDanny Foley (@danmode_ruderock) Knees, Ankles, Feet: The Triad of Basketball InjuriesOn today's episode, Julian welcomes on Danny Foley, Owner/operator of Rude Rock Strength and Conditioning.Danny Foley is entering his 10th year as a high-performance coach and injury management specialist. Throughout his career, Danny has predominantly worked with high-level athletes who are battling chronic pain or injury. He is currently working as an independent performance coach across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where he works primarily with athletes and individuals dealing with pain and injury. Previously, Danny spent six years as the Head Strength Coach at Virginia High Performance, where he specialized in working with Navy SEAL...
2023-09-201h 05The High Performance Hoops PodcastHunter Eisenhower (@huntereis_sp) Redefining Strength Training for Basketball PlayersToday’s guest is Hunter Eisenhower, he is OFFICIALLY the new Associate Head Coach/Sports Performance Coach at Arizona State University, working with Men’s Basketball. Hunter is a former collegiate basketball player himself, playing at Seattle Pacific University. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, previously as an Assistant Sports Performance Coach at UC Davis, Southeastern Louisiana, and Minnesota State Mankato. While also recently spending time as a Sports Performance Coach/Sports Scientist w/ the Sacramento Kings and their G-League affiliate the Stockton Kings. We’ll be discussing a range of topics from life as both a...
2023-07-051h 14
Voodoo PowerMark Hoover Simplifaster Contributor Metrolina Academy Director of Health and WellnessSend us Fan MailCoach Hoover is the Director of Athletic Performance at Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian trail North Carolina. He has spent time as a Head Football Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach before moving to full time Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2015. Coach Hoover holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and physical education. He has great insight through his articles that can be found on Simplifaster, where he works as a consultant and author. https://simplifaster.com/ https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power...
2023-06-021h 36
Success is a ChoiceStrength & Conditioning Consultant Mark HooverMark Hoover is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler. Mark is currently the Director of Athletic Performance at Metrolina Christian (NC) and is a strength & conditioning consultant with SimpliFaster. Mark speaks at some of the top Strength & Conditioning clinics and conferences across the country. He also was a football teammate of Jamy Bechler at Hiram (OH) College back in the day. Twitter: @MarkHoover71 Website: SimpliFaster.com Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/zachary-line-1a86129a MCA Website: metrolinachristian.org - - - - Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE...
2023-05-3033 min
The Strength Running Podcast289. Hamstring Health Masterclass: Strength Coach Kyle Davey on Preventing Hamstring InjuriesThis week on the podcast I have strength coach and sprinting expert Kyle Davey to help runners gain a better understanding of hamstring injuries and how to prevent them. Kyle is the Coordinator of Athletic Performance at Northwest Rehabilitation Associates, regularly contributes to Simplifaster, and is the owner of Salem Speed Academy. Kyle and I take an in-depth look at hamstring injuries, especially as they relate to distance runners. Knowing how to prevent hamstring injuries and manage them if they occur is essential so they don't become a chronic issue. Learn more about injury prevention...
2023-03-0259 min
From the Ground Up Athletic Performance PodcastRob Wilson Episode 69 “ The power of bringing breathwork to athletic populations & applying the concept of resilience to life and development processes”On episode 69 I sat down with Rob Wilson to discuss how breathing influences athletic performance as well as our overall state of well being. This is a conversation full of explanations for implementing breathwork practices that help to build proper breathing mechanics. We start the discussion by defining the term breathwork and getting a better idea of the aim of a well developed breathwork regiment. Bringing breathing into training realms is definitely something that has trended upwards over the last few years, so I thought that we would be welled suited to understand what a well intentioned breath practice...
2022-09-131h 15
Victory Over Self RadioE1: "The Clinic" from Simplifaster RecapThe coaches recap "The Clinic" from Simplifaster that featured Tony Holler, Les Spellman, Joey Guarascio, and Tony Villani
2022-07-201h 08
Coach Growth PodcastBrandon Pigg - Madison AcademyI had the pleasure of sitting down with Coach Brandon Pigg for today's episode. Coach Pigg is an assistant strength coach at Madison Academy, a private school located in Huntsville Alabama. Brandon works with both middle school as well as high school athletes. He is also the track teams sprint coach. Make sure to follow Brandon on Twitter as well as subscribe to his weekly newsletter, "The Sunday Strength Paper" . Links for both can be found below as well as some awesome articles Brandon has published for Simplifaster. Enjoy!Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brandon_L_Pigg
2022-04-1343 min
From the Ground Up Athletic Performance PodcastTom Broback Episode 32 "Sensible practices for dealing with different injuries and the importance of proficient movement"On Episode 30 I Sat down with Tom Broback, Tom is a PT in Twin cities, Minnesota as well as a fellow podcaster. Tom begins by discussing some of the most common issues that he encounters in his practice. We discuss how taping and bracing may not have the desired effect hoped for and perhaps some of the negative consequences of repeated taping and bracing. Tom offers some other methods that may work in unison if a brace or taping is required or may be able to take the place of repeated taping and bracing. The Ankle is an area t...
2021-11-091h 03From the Ground Up Athletic Performance PodcastElisabeth Oehler Episode 31 " Early Specialization, LTAD, Context matters"On this Episode I sit down with Elisabeth Oehler to discuss long term athletic development. We cover a lot of territory in our hour discussion and we start with the idea of early specialization. Early on in the conversation Elisabeth discusses the importance of context and taking into account all the factors of a given situation. Elisabeth does a great job outlining the youth sports environment in Germany and talking about how they attempt to develop well rounded athletes, while specializing in a given focus. The countries population is small in comparison to that of the United States, so...
2021-11-0259 min
Just Fly Performance PodcastDr. Chris Gaviglio on Building Strength and Maximizing Recovery with Blood Flow Restriction TrainingToday’s show features Dr. Chris Gaviglio. Chris is a current senior strength and conditioning coach for the Queensland Academy of Sport, working with Olympic-based sports and athletes. Chris has been involved with elite sport for over 15 years working across multiple Olympic sports and professional football in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Chris provides applied sports science projects for the athletes he works with, particularly in the areas of salivary hormones, passive heat maintenance, blood flow restriction training, warm-up strategies, and power/strength development.
I don’t often do shows that center around a piece of training technology, and the main...
2021-10-281h 18From the Ground Up Athletic Performance PodcastTyler Germain Episode 29 " Celebrating the development of speed and meaningful metrics to drive intent"On episode 27 I sat down with Tyler Germain, the head of track and field at Kalamazoo Central High School. Tyler is only 35 years old but he's already got 17 years of experience on the track. Tyler talks about some of the various roles that he has held at different times as well as some of the different locations where he's coached. This naturally turns the conversation to how his perspective has shifted as he has spent more time on the track. This last year was Tyler's first year as the head track and field coach at his school, Tyler implemented...
2021-10-191h 11From the Ground Up Athletic Performance PodcastJT Ayers Episode 27 "Mass Specific Force and Building a Sustainable Culture of Speed"On Episode 27 I sat down with JT Ayers Head Track and Field Coach at Trabuco Hills High School. We start our conversation by talking about the importance of growth and how mentors and networking naturally facilitate growth. Coach Ayers is a big believer in talking with individuals and giving and learning from one another. Our first major talking point highlights one of the systems that coach Ayers utilizes known as Mass Specific Force. It is a lifting system where athletes will only lift %'s 85 and up for low repetitions while excluding the eccentric loading portion of the lift. The hex...
2021-10-051h 00From the Ground Up Athletic Performance PodcastZach Dechant " Movement Matters, Building athletes through thoughtful Speed and Power Development"On Episode 20 I sit down with The assistant director of Strength and Conditioning at TCU baseball Zach Dechant. I was really excited to get someone on from a baseball background to hear some of their rationale behind building effective players and in my opinion Zach is one of the best. Zach has a great book out titled "movement over maxes" and we begin our conversation by discussing why he prizes movement over maximum intensity firstly. Zach Highlights how plyometrics or jumping is a quality that should be prized by all athletic populations. Zach emphasizes that he trains baseball players...
2021-08-1745 min
Companions 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 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 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 12Just Fly Performance PodcastJohan Lahti on Holistic Assessment and Programming for Hamstring Injury PreventionToday’s show is with athletic performance coach and hamstring injury research specialist, Johan Lahti. Johan is an S&C coach (CSCS) at R5 Athletics & Health in Helsinki, Finland. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. on a multifactorial approach for hamstring injury risk reduction in professional soccer under the supervision of Professor JB Morin and Dr. Pascal Edouard via the University of Cote d’Azur. Johan is a practitioner who truly has a hand in both the worlds of the art and the science of athletic development.
Hamstring strains are not only one of the most common muscular injuries in spo...
2021-05-2059 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 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 03
The Tom Broback PodcastMark HooverHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Mark Hoover. Mark is the director of strength and conditioning at York Comprehensive High School in York, South Carolina. I dive into the world of velocity based training (VBT) as Mark has extensive experience using it with a large group setting. I appreciate the experience and wisdom Mark expresses in the episode. Make sure you follow him on Twitter @YorkStrength17 and read his great articles on SimpliFaster. Let’s continue to grow the mind and change the system.
Ma...
2021-04-0552 min
Platform to Perform PodcastEpisode 46-Training Big Hitters with Will WaylandOn episode 46 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Will Wayland, owner of Powering Through, strength and conditioning coach and consultant for UFC Fighters, professional golfers, and professional boxers.
On today’s podcast, myself and Will discussed:
· Rotational and ballistic work for golfers and mixed martial artists
· The concept of feels v reals, and how to separate how a movement feels, vs how actual performance indicators of a movement
· The concept of training residuals, supramaximal eccentric training and the importance of year round training for golf and mixed martial artis...
2021-03-281h 54Companions 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 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 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 min
Matt Tometz Performance Podcast91. Stories from Dr. John Abbott, Chicago Cubs, Minor League S&C Coach/Sport Performance ScientistThere's a theme that has led Dr. John Abbott to the path of his PhD and consequent coaching/sport science which has brought him to the Chicago Cubs: always have a plan. And not that plans don't change, but the diligence and intent behind making a plan leads to preparedness which leads to execution. Multiple of his stories encapsulated how his success achieved in the moment was the result of his preparation before hand. Then it led to more responsibility, more opportunities, and so on. Empowering you to take control of your story!
YouTube: https://youtu.be...
2021-02-0158 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 15
The Tom Broback PodcastErik BeckerHello friends, welcome to the show. Today, we have on, you know what, we have an awesome guest on today. All our guests are awesome, but Erik Becker absolutely defines what we admire in coaches that we have on this pod. Erik is a high school football coach out in Madison, Connecticut. Yes, we are nationwide with the guests we have on the Bold Base Performance podcast. Erik recently wrote an article for SimpliFaster that absolutely impressed me with his ability to adapt to new knowledge and his consistency to his personal health and the growth and development of...
2021-01-1552 minJust Fly Performance Podcast232: Dan Fichter on Infinity Runs, Sensory-Motor Optimization and the “Neurology Driven” Warmup in Athletics |Sponsored by SimpliFasterOur guest today is Dan Fichter, owner and operator of WannaGetFast, a sports performance facility in Rochester, New York. He is one of the leading experts in applying clinical neurology into athletic rehabilitation and sport performance applications. Dan has been mentored by a variety of elite coaches, therapists, and neurologists, and has trained numerous professional athletes and Olympians across a variety of sports. He has been a multi-time guest on the podcast, with one of the most popular episodes of all-time being a joint discussion with Chris Korfist on “DB Hammer” training methods (an old-school classic).
It’s somewhat of a “woke”...
2020-12-101h 04Matt Tometz Performance Podcast85. Stories from Ryan Banta, Author of Sprinter's Compendium, Parkway Central Girls Head Track CoachRyan Banta has a lot of stories from his coaching over the years and actually was the first guest in TSP history to give me options to pick from for his "coolest story." But his stories all have one theme: a pivotal conversation between athlete and coach. And these conversations have an impact to this day beyond the track and his athlete's athletic careers. Listen along to learn how you can make such an impact too. Empowering you to take control of your story!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dg2BUb1SEYQ
Link to book, Amazon: h...
2020-12-071h 07Just Fly Performance Podcast231: Dr. Mark Wetzel on “Energy-System Oscillation” for Explosive Performance, Recovery and Maximizing Isometric Transfer | Sponsored by SimpliFasterOur guest today is Dr. Mark Wetzel, chiropractor and neurology expert based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Mark has been a guest on the show several times before, speaking about the physiological and neurological elements of the training method of “extreme isometrics” as well as the fantastic results that he achieved from using the method with a high school baseball team.
Isometric holds of all sorts have become very popular in training in recent years, and for good reason. Where typical “up and down” lifting is a bit of a shotgun approach to performance, isometrics can isolate very specific elements of our physio...
2020-12-031h 03Just Fly Performance Podcast230: Steffan Jones on Isometrics, Variability and “2nd Generation” French Contrast Training Methods in Fast-Bowling and Athletic Skill Development | Sponsored by SimpliFasterOur guest today is cricket fast-bowling coach and overall motor learning wizard, Steffan Jones. Stefan is the last “dual pro” between rugby and cricket, and is an ex-cricketeer turned coach. He is one of the world leading experts in regards to not only fast-bowling training, but also topics such as training individualization, motor learning and the process of reaching the highest possible level of one’s sport skill.
Stefan has worked with many of the world’s leading organizations and athletes in his work in the sport of Cricket. He has written much about his own training process in the many articles...
2020-11-261h 00Just Fly Performance Podcast229: Adarian Barr on Decoding the Weight Room (and Olympic Lifts) for Athletic Performance Transfer | Sponsored by SimpliFasterOur guest today is Adarian Barr, athletic movement coach, inventor and performance consultant. Adarian has been a mentor to me for almost 5 years, and opened up my eyes to the movement potential of the human body, how to observe it, and coach it more optimally. He has been on this podcast for many prior episodes, and has recorded a number of webinars for Just Fly Sports. The best way I can describe Adarian is that he just sees things that nobody else does in human movement, and creates a wonderful groundwork for us to creatively express those principles in our own...
2020-11-191h 08Just Fly Performance Podcast228: Mike Kozak on Building Speed and Athletic Movement from the “Arches” Upwards | Sponsored by SimpliFasterOur guest today is the owner of SOAR fitness in Columbus Ohio, Mike Kozak. Mike previously appeared on podcast #184 and has written several articles for Just Fly Sports. Notably, Mike has mentored extensively under Adarian Barr, and frequently posts the exercise and training progressions based on Adarian’s work.
Speed is always en vogue in the world of athletics, but something important to understand is that running and moving right not only will make athletes faster, but also make them more resilient and robust, reducing injury rates. When we move as nature intended, and then amplify that in our training, we ca...
2020-11-121h 03Just Fly Performance Podcast227: Dr. Pat Davidson on Pressure-Based Principles for Elastic Power and Athleticism | Sponsored by SimpliFasterI’m happy to welcome Dr. Pat Davidson back to the podcast. Pat is an independent trainer, consultant, author, and lecturer in New York City. He is the author of MASS and MASS2 and is the developer of the “Rethinking the Big Patterns” lecture series, as well as an upcoming book on the same topic. Pat is one of the most intelligent individuals I know when it comes to human performance, and communicates his knowledge in a manner that makes it easy to understand difficult concepts. He has been a guest on episodes #88 and #122 of this show as well speaking on topics...
2020-11-051h 19Just Fly Performance Podcast226: Brandon Byrd on Rotating Sprint Variations for Huge Speed and Performance PB’s | Sponsored by SimpliFasterToday’s podcast features speed and strength coach Brandon Byrd. Brandon Byrd is the owner of Byrd’s Sports Performance in Orefield, Pennsylvania. Brandon is an alumni of the University of Pittsburgh and has learned from elite coaches such as Louie Simmons, Charlie Francis, Buddy Morris and others.
Brandon’s unique blend of rotating training stimuli, and his competitive, PR driven environment has elicited noteworthy speed, power and strength gains in his athletes.
If you follow Brandon on social media, you’ll see the regular occurrence of sprint and jump records from his athletes. Brandon has some of the highest-output training ou...
2020-10-291h 10Just Fly Performance Podcast225: Kevin Foster and Grant Fowler on Updated Non-Linear Training Methods for High-Powered Athleticism | Sponsored by SimpliFasterToday’s podcast features Grant Fowler and Kevin Foster.
More show notes at just-fly-sports.com/podcast-225-kevin-foster-grant-fowler/
Kevin Foster is a former NCAA DI javelin thrower training for the 2021 Olympic trials. He is the owner of the Javelin Anatomy Instagram page, a regular writer for Just Fly Sports, and was the guest on episode #164. of the podcast.
Grant Fowler is the owner of Fowler Fitness in The Woodlands, Texas. Grant works as a private training and online performance consultant and specializes in program design and injury prevention. Grant is a different thinker who has a distinctive “non-linear” and adaptable style to his tr...
2020-10-221h 14Just Fly Performance Podcast224: Michelle Boland and Tim Richardt on A Modern Approach to Exercise Categorization and Transfer in S&C | Sponsored by SimpliFasterToday’s podcast features Dr. Michelle Boland and Dr. Tim Richardt, speaking on the topic of exercise categorization and classification, as well as the process of selecting and integrating gym training movements based on the specific needs of athletes and clients.
Michelle Boland is the owner of michelleboland-training.com and has several years of professional experience as an NCAA DI strength coach working with nationally ranked teams, and a wide variety of sports. Michelle is a leader in the integration of concepts rooted in the work of PRI and Bill Hartman into practical sports performance application. Michelle has appeared previously on t...
2020-10-151h 10Just Fly Performance Podcast223: Charlie Reid on a Learner-Centered Approach to Performance and Dissolving the Term of “Corrective Exercise” | Sponsored by SimpliFasterMore show notes and transcripts at just-fly-sports.com/podcast-223-charlie-reid/
Today’s podcast features personal trainer, massage therapist and musician, Charlie Reid.
Living in the San Francisco Bay Area for 8 years of my life brought with it the opportunity to meet and learn from many wonderful and knowledgeable coaches and trainers. One of those that I met was Charlie, who I met at Pat Davidson’s “Rethinking the Big Patterns” seminar. Charlie and I later were able to both spend time at Kezar stadium learning sprint and movement philosophy from Adarian Barr, while having plenty of conversations on training.
Charlie is one of...
2020-10-0859 min
Upside Strength PodcastCam Josse, Team Culture, Ownership, Qualitative VS Quantitative Analysis || Episode #60 [EN]Cameron Josse is an Athletic Performance Coach for Football at Indiana University. Prior to arriving at Indiana, Cameron spent 7 years in the private sector with DeFranco's Training Systems, operating as Director of Sports Performance from 2014-2020. Cameron has worked with a multitude of athletes in high school and collegiate sports as well as professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, UFC, and WWE. Cameron earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology while playing football at the University of Rhode Island and holds a master's degree in exercise science from William Paterson University.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/iucoachjosse
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2020-10-0858 min
Coach Growth PodcastTyler Germain- Kalamazoo Central High School/ #CoachSpeedAbsolute blast sitting down with Coach Germain! Tyler is a sprints and hurdles coach at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo Michigan. He is also a speed enthusiast and started the movement #coachspeed on twitter getting other coaches and former athletes to get back into the practice of sprint training! Coach Germain's Twitter - https://twitter.com/trackcoachTGHe has also written some incredible articles for Simplifaster which you can find here!https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/tylergermain/
2020-10-0655 min
NSC sport PodcastAko predísť pretrénovaniu? Monitorovanie únavy. Hosť:Mgr. Matej Vajda, PhD. Absolvent štúdia kondičného trénerstva na FTVŠ UK, kde ukončil aj doktorandské vzdelanie. Počas doktorandského štúdia stážoval v Diagnostickom centre prof. Hamara. Je autorom a spoluautorom viac ako 50 vedeckých publikácií v rôznych oblastiach športu. Osem rokov pôsobil ako hlavný tréner Centra talentovanej mládeže pre Slovenský zväz kanoistiky na divokej vode. Momentálne pracuje v pozícií metodika v Slovenskej kanoistike a venuje sa aj vedecko-výskumnej činnosti. kontakt : matej.vajda@gmail.com Čo sa dozviete?
2020-08-201h 11
The Ground Negotiation PodcastPerformance HealthIn this episode we discuss the term Performance Health and what it means to us across the continuum of physical development. We discuss how Performance Health looks in action while discussing it's art and science. We make a case for how we see it fit in the circumstances we each work in. We make regular reference to Xavier Roy's (our friend) recent article in SimpliFaster (https://simplifaster.com/articles/sports-academics-training-medical-school/) and Craig Pickering's recent series for HMMRMedia (http://www.hmmrmedia.com/pickering/).
2020-07-1553 min
The Difference Maker PodcastCarl Valle - Biofeedback and ResilienceIn this episode Matthew speaks with lead sport technologist for SpikesOnly.com, and expert track and field coach, Carl Valle. They cover the important topic of biofeedback and it's correlation with mental performance.
Article referenced on SimpliFaster:https: //simplifaster.com/articles/mental-skills-athlete-motivation/
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2020-04-241h 04