Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast
734. Coaching the 2024 CrossFit Games Champions James Sprague and Dallin Pepper | Matt Torres
In this episode of the "Best Hour of Their Day" podcast, hosts Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman chat with Matt Torres (Brute Strength Training), the coach behind the 1st and 2nd place winners of the 2024 CrossFit Games, James Sprague and Dallin Pepper. Matt shares his journey from gym owner to elite coach, offering insights into programming, athlete development, and the realities of making a living in CrossFit.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:44 - Matt Torres' Early Days
2:25 - Coaching Masters Athletes
3:29 - Beginning in CrossFit Coaching
5:03 - Programming Strategies
7:06 - Misconceptions About Training Volume
12:11 - Pre-Competition Training
15:00 - Financial Realities for CrossFit Athletes
19:04 - Career in Coaching
29:09 - PushPress Ad
31:02 - Learning from Experience
37:57 - Advice for Aspiring Coaches
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