Luka Hocevar returns to the show with lessons drawn from decades as a coach, mentor, and educator—and now, his newest and most meaningful role: fatherhood.

In this episode, Luka joins Andrew Coates to unpack what it actually takes to balance high-level coaching, athleticism, business ownership, and family life without burning out or lowering standards.

Rather than preaching productivity hacks, Luka shares how embracing constraints, clarifying priorities, and maintaining athletic capacity have allowed him to show up better across every role he occupies.

IN THIS EPISODE, LUKA SHARES INSIGHT ON:

How he balances being an engaged father, partner, coach, mentor, and business owner

Why constraints are not limitations but performance multipliers

How to transition effectively between roles in work and life

Why staying athletic matters more as we get older

How quickly strength, speed, and power decline without training

Practical strategies for training athleticism long-term

How to train explosiveness, speed, and power responsibly

What he means by telling clients, “I have high expectations for you—and I know you can meet them”

Why belief from a coach can change outcomes

Why focus matters more than volume or busyness

How meaning and standards sustain long-term performance

And much more

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CHAPTERS

01:03 Balancing Fatherhood and Career

02:42 Adapting to New Constraints

04:05 Maximizing Productivity and Delegation

05:08 The Importance of Transitions

06:52 Energy Management and Delegation

14:20 Promotional Segment – King Kong Backpacks

15:30 The Importance of Staying Athletic as We Age

17:24 Training for Longevity and Injury Prevention

20:54 Programming for Athleticism

34:01 Real-World Programming Examples

35:57 Dynamic Warm-Ups and Plyometrics

36:41 Strength Training Techniques

38:09 Balancing Skill and Fatigue

40:10 Maintaining Form Under Fatigue

42:50 Coaching Philosophy and Belief in Clients

50:42 Focus, Meaning, and High Standards

58:05 Building Skills and Support Systems

01:07:04 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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