#432 Luka Hocevar - Getting It All Done: As a Coach, Athlete, Business Owner, and New Parent
Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates
Pie Analogy: Balancing Strength and Athleticism
Luka explains programming trade-offs and keeping speed/plyometrics present even during strength phases.
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
Instagram: @lukahocevar
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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