

The Strength Coach Podcast
Anthony Renna
The Strength Coach Podcast is one of the longest running (since 2007) Strength & Conditioning and Fitness podcasts. Episodes alternate between Coach Michael Boyle and top industry Strength Coaches and Trainers to get an insight into real world strength training.
This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
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Jul 12, 2015 • 1h 18min
Episode 167- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 167
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Devan McConnell, Director of Sports Performance at U Mass Lowell, is on to talk about his experiences with monitoring.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about 3 forum threads from StrengthCoach.com, "McGill and the RFESS", "McGill and Foam Rolling the Spine" "Lumbar Flexion at Impact"
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Bar Sensei.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Differentiating Yourself".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Diane Vives is on to talk about the "Apples and Oranges Argument with the FMS.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Brett Bartholomew is on to discuss "Overlooked Pieces of Training with MMA Athletes".
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Jul 4, 2015 • 1h 18min
Episode 166- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 166
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Charlie Weingroff is on to discuss public speaking the rising bar for presentations, his lecture at the Perform Better Summits, "Start at the Finish", and his DVD "Hacking the Hinge"
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about what's new with the CFSC Cert, the Straight Leg Sit up and why clients needs a "dose" of them", and a forum thread about "Lateral Explosiveness".
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Spider Speed Cord and Vest.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "An Alarming Trend in Continuing Education".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Diane Vives is on to answer the question "Has the FMS Changed?".
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Sheri Walters is on to discuss "The Mindset of Healing".
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Jun 5, 2015 • 1h 20min
Episode 165- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 165
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Sean Skahan, Strength Coach for the Anaheim Ducks, is on to talk about his season with the Ducks, what his role will be at the combine and the rookie camp, how he plans his workouts with such a crazy schedule, how the style of play influences programming, and where he is with monitoring and technology. Check out SeanSkahan.com
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some observations from the industry from the conferences he's been speaking at, where he is with monitoring, and why he prefers the vertical jump over the broad jump.
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale and some new flexibility products.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Showing Recognition to Your Clients".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Eric Dagati is on to talk about "Using Corrective Exercise Correctly"- Part 2.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Joel Sanders is on to discuss his notes on his coaching evaluations.
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May 16, 2015 • 1h 13min
Episode 164- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 164
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Sue Falsone, from Structure & Function, is on to talk about her new DVD, The Shoulder, Implications for the Overhead Athlete and Beyond. Sue discusses shoulder anatomy, assessing the shoulder, fascial lines, her philosophy on programming and so much more. Check out a clip from her new DVD:
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks the latest book he's reading "Talk Like Ted", the best grip for deadlifting, Using the Dot Drill for CNS warmup, and a strategy to help educate parents.
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Rob Milani joins us to talk about some new flooring for platforms.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Building a Fence Around Your Clients".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Eric Dagati is on to talk about "Using Corrective Exercise Correctly"- Part 1.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Joel Sanders is on to discuss "The Curse of Knowledge and Using the Right Language with Your Clients".
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May 7, 2015 • 1h 19min
Episode 163- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 163
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Brandon Hetzler, from The Movement Restoration Project and author of "Movement Restoration", is on to talk about the book, expands on the Neurodevelopmental Sequence, understanding how it fits into our training, and what we have gone a little too far with in this concept.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle "Posterior Chain Dominance"; Variation in Programming and The Strength Coach/Physical Therapist problem.
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale and The Single Leg Squat bar.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Diversifying Your Services".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Mark Snow is on to talk about using the FMS to help your clients achieve their goals.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Nick Winkelman is on to discuss "Implicit vs. Explicit Learning".
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Apr 23, 2015 • 1h 22min
Episode 162- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 162
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Kevin Carr, MBSC and Movement as Medicine, talks about his path from college to intern to coach to business owner; balancing continuing education with practical programming and his article, "Coaching Character"
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the Training the Female Athlete.
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the The NEW First Place Kettlebells and upcoming Con Ed.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Strategic Partnerships".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brandon Hetzler continues his talk about how the Neuro-developmental Sequence influences Movement Acquisition and how the FMS fits in.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Nick Winkelman is on to discuss "Constraint Based Coaching".
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Apr 2, 2015 • 1h 23min
Episode 161- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 161
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Nick Winkelman, EXOS Performance Coach, goes deep on coaching. We go over his lecture "Coach Like a Caveman- How the Environment Shapes Our Movement"
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the 2nd edition of "Functional Training for Sports", and his article "Defending the FMS"
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier joins us to talk about the Functional Training Summit.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Finding Out Your 3 Vital Functions".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brandon Hetzler continues his talk about how the Neuro-developmental Sequence influences Movement Acquisition and how the FMS fits in.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Joel Sanders continues his series on General Population Principles, today he does "Quick Takes from EXOS".
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Mar 23, 2015 • 1h 20min
Episode 160- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 160
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Brian Sipotz, former pro hockey play, owner of Advantage Strength in Michigan as well as HockeyStrengthandConditioning.com, discusses how is pro background has helped his training, the evolution of training in hockey, the big rocks with hockey players, and his topic from his upcoming clinic, The Great Lakes Hockey Strength & Conditioning Clinic.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the book "The Knee in Sports", the book club at MBSC, the "Science of Crawling" and the Warm Up Sequence.
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the March education and Enso Roller.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Where You Spend Your Money".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brandon Hetzler is on to talk about how the Neuro-developmental Sequence influences Movement Acquisition and how the FMS fits in.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Joel Sanders continues his series on General Population Principles, today he talks about training Females.
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Mar 1, 2015 • 1h 15min
Episode 159- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 159
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Tim Caron, head Football Strength Coach at Army, discusses the challenges of working with the military athlete, his assessments with his players, his programming philosophy, injury reduction and much more.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about "Hip Flexor Soreness and RFESS", "Rotational Exercises" and much more .
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the March education and Theraband CLX Band.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Taking 100% Responsibility".
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Jon Torine is on to finish his series about Hip Hinging.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Joel Sanders continues his series on General Population Principles.
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Feb 17, 2015 • 1h 23min
Episode 158- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 158
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Jim Malone, former MLB Strength Coach, talks about the challenges working with baseball players, positive changes he's seen over the years, Why injuries are up all across baseball and what is the role of the S&C coach and much more.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some "Intensification and Accumulation", the article "Early Specialization, Play, & Injuries - A Defense of the 1-Sport "Specialist , fitting new concepts into your programing.
Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk the current sale, upcoming education and The Rip Cones.
"The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about Learning to Compartmentalize in Your Business.
"The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Jon Torine is on to continue his series about Hip Hinging.
"The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Joel Sanders starts a series on General Population Principles.
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