

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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Aug 2, 2013 • 1h 25min
Episode 129- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 129
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Nate Baukol (University of North Dakota) is on to talk about his philosophy, his programming, keeping it simple, sport & position specific training, separating out the freshmen and much more.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about static stretching, an update on his HRV numbers, and getting athletes to comply with what we want them to do.
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE summer sale, highlighting a few of the big products on sale.
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Craig Rasmussen discusses "Telling Your Story"
"The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Tristan Rice discusses "ESD Training and the Central Governor"
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Brad Hartman talks about the new release of the FMS App.
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Jul 24, 2013 • 1h 40min
Episode 128- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 128
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Ron McKeefery (StrengthOnDemand, Strength Coach Basic Training, Cincinatti Bengals) is on to talk about Being a Principle-Based coach, his 10 Principles, Building Trust with Your Athletes, Getting to the Next Level with Goal Setting, The Strength Coach’s Role as a Leader.
Check out Coach Mac's new site StrengthOnDemand
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the new StrengthCoach.com forum feature “Critique My Form”; Single Leg Squat variations; his thoughts on periodization and the importance of exercise names.
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk how to take advantage of the summer sale before the catalogs come out and the upcoming educational opportunities.
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch discusses "Sales from the inside"
"The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Tristan Rice discusses "Fatigue and the Central Governer"
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Gray Cook Classic- Gray talks about Movement Principles 8.
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Jul 2, 2013 • 55min
Episode 127.5- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 127.5
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Gray Cook is on to discuss his 2 new DVD packages, "Key Functional Exercises You Should Know" and "Exploring Functional Movement".
This 50 minute interview, Gray goes deep discussing all things Functional Movement.
For StrengthCoach.com members, On Target publications has given us an exclusive 26 minute video clip from "Key Functional Exercises" (check it out here) along with a coupon for a 20% discount off the purchase of the DVD package. Click here for more details.
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Jun 26, 2013 • 1h 30min
Episode 127- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 127
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Part 2 of a 2-Part Interview with Al Vermeil. Coach Vermeil talks about recovery, sprinting, speed work and single leg training.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the NHL playoffs, an update about his experience with HRV and PRI, his article "Filling Buckets" and when he uses "Contrast Training".
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk some of the Trigger Point Therapy products, the Keynote speaker at the Chicago Summit and the current sale.
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch discusses "The "What Now? Crowd"
"The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nicole Rodriguez discusses "Coaching Moments that build Resonant Leadership"
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Gray Cook Classic- Gray talks about Movement Principles 6 & 7.
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Jun 22, 2013 • 1h 22min
Episode 126- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 126
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Part 1 of a 2-Part Interview with Al Vermeil. Coach Vermeil talks about the positive changes in the industry, books that we should be reading, communicating with your athletes, how would he approach training the Bulls now.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle about Revising the 10,000 rule and his article "What I Learned From Kids Again".
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale and a few NEW products at Perform Better.
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Elias Scarr discusses "Feature/Benefit Feedback"
"The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Brett Bartholomew discusses "Athlete Management- Balancing Wants and Needs"
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Geralyn Coopersmith- Senior Director for the Equinox Fitness Training Institute talks about how smaller gyms can learn from their integration of the FMS nationwide.
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Jun 13, 2013 • 1h 3min
Episode 125- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 125
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle about Leg Curls, Are Lunges Still in His Program, the video Terminal Extensive Emphasis Split Squat, his thoughts on the Brettzel and the MovNat/Primal Move/Animal Flow movements.
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirrr joins us to talk about the Directory of Professionals, the latest sale and a product called the Rotex.
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Elias Scarr discusses "Sales Tips for the 4 Personality Types You'll Encounter"
"The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Brett Bartholomew discusses "Building an Adaptable Training Model"
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Another Gray Cook Classic- Gray is on to talk about Movement Principles 4 & 5.
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May 29, 2013 • 1h 4min
Episode 124- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 124
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle about the latest books he's reading ("To Sell is Human" and "One Word"), forum threads "The Older Sports Performance Coach" and "Trapbar Deadlift Positions"; and his article "Other People's Athletes".
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier joins us to talk about the surprise Keynote Speaker in Providence.
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch discusses "Keeping Your Members"
"The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Brett Bartholomew discusses "Emotional Intelligence"
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Brett Jones is on to talk about gathering info, testing and re-testing, and not improving the ASLR.
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May 8, 2013 • 1h 20min
Epsode 123- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 123
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Brijesh Patel of Quinnipiac University is on to talk about his article "Why We Don't Perform the Clean Anymore", The Quarter Squat vs. The Rack Pull, Loading the Kettlebell Swings and more.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle about his thoughts on the Clean, the Quarter Squat vs. The Rack Pull, an update on the concussion and neck strength discussion as well as the sports hernia protocol.
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale and the latest in education.
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch discusses the Results Fitness saying "That's Exactly What We Do Here"
"The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nicole Rodriquez discusses "The Power of Presence"
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Gray Cook Classic- this is a repost where he reviews his 3 Movement Principles.
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Apr 22, 2013 • 1h 16min
Episode 122- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 122
"Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Rob Pilger of Old Skool Fight Sports & Fitness Academy in Columbus, Ohio joins me to talk about training boxers and fighters. Rob is the author of BoxingPerformance.com, The Ultimate Boxing Workout, and The Boxing Blueprint.
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle about Teaching Moments, Using Straps, the article "The Contralateral Approach to Exercise Rehab", and more.
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale, the latest in education and the First Place Heavy Ropes.
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Craig Rasmussen discusses "Attention to Detail"
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Rob Butler discusses research and the FMS.
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Apr 14, 2013 • 49min
Episode 121- Strength Coach Podcast
Highlights of Episode 121
"The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle discusses his comment about hockey players and the Vertical Jump and 10 yard dash, Single Leg Olympic lifting and his ongoing experimentation with Heart Rate Variability.
Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!
"Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the latest sale and the Soft Toss Med Balls.
"The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Dennis Logan discusses what the differences are in programming based on counter movement vs no counter movement jump height
"The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Craig Rasmussen discusses "Roadblocks your clients put up."
"Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Gray Cook joins me to expand on his FMS Unplugged segment about the ASLR.
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