This episodes guest is Mike Tuchscherer. Mike is back on for a third time on the ATSW podcast.  Mike has previously been on thepodcast in episodes 57 and 113 On this episode Mike and I discuss: My Masters physiology essay assignment titled - "The physiological adaptations and determinants of maximum strength development in powerlifers" I ask Mike for his input and his thoughts around the determinants of maximum strength development and how one would try to overcome these limiting factors  Here we speak about - Intra and intermuscular coordination, neural inhibition, stretch-shorthening-cycle (SSC), hypertrophy, nutrition, drugs, and programming Mike gets into an extensive indepth discussion on how he has utilized Dr. Bondarchuk's training system with his powerlifting athletes  Mike talks about how the human organism is a non-linear entity and this impacts adaptation Mike discusses the responder types he has seen with using this Bondarchuk model Mike tells us his thoughts on using a Bondarchuk approach with a beginner Mike talks about Liz Craven's experience using the Bondurchuk Model Mike discusses how he designs his "wash-out/ pivot blocks" within this system Mike tells us how he programs Bondurchuks four exercise classifications within the mircocycle Mike talks about how important it is to build trust with your athletes What resources was Mike looking into at the time of this recording   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Mikes Website - Reactive Training Systems RTS Classroom RTS Facebook  RTS Twitter RTS Podcast RTS YouTube Sigma Nutrition Radio Kabuki Podcast Hmmr Media Radio   ISI Symposium  Click here for the full details of the 2018 ISI Symposium. Use the code ISI50 to get a €50 discount code when you sign up for the event.    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon   

And we're BACK!!!!  Pat and I are back with Part 3 in our MASS 2 series.  You can check out Part 1 - here and Part 2 - here. On this episode Pat and I discuss: Pat continues to tell us about his China trip - "Don't you wanna get on the Plane" - Too Funny Pat talks about " The reckoning seminar" he did with Bill Hartman and Doug Kechijian at Mike Ranfones facility We briefly talk about the importance of having contingency plans Pat discusses the connection between Jacksonian disillusion, polyvagul theory, and increasing Rate Pressure Product Pat speaks about the importance of the environment in optimizing size and strength gains Pat and I discuss how time is a very powerful constraint that can be manipulated within the training process Pat and I discuss the need to increase specific training volume as ones career progresses   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Pat's Website MASS 2 Pat's Facebook The Reckoning   ISI Symposium  Click here for the full details of the 2018 ISI Symposium. Use the code ISI50 to get a €50 discount code when you sign up for the event.    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guest is Dr. Paul Comfort from the University or Salford Manchester.  Paul is the programme leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at Salford. While at the University his roles have included Head of Sports Science Support for Salford City Reds Rugby League Football Club (2008-2012), co-ordination of the Strength and Conditioning for England Men's Lacrosse (2008-2012), and he currently co-ordinates the sports science support for Sale Sharks RFU as part of their partnership with the University.   On this episode Paul and I discuss: Paul's background Paul's Influences  What are the good and not so good things that Paul currently see's with the physical preparation and sports science professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing Paul and I discuss about his recent book "Advanced Techniques in Strength and Conditioning" that he co-edited with Anthony Turner. Why they decided to take on such project? Paul and I discuss about his research around the use of Olympic lifting variations within the physical preparation of athletes Paul gives us his thoughts on how research with the sport science and strength and conditioning profession could be improved going forward Paul gives us a detail overview of how one should review and study published research Paul shares with us his biggest lessons he has learned so far in his career and life Paul shares his top resources Paul gives us his top advice to all the listeners   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Paul's Bio Paul's Twitter Handle   ISI Symposium  Click here for the full details of the 2018 ISI Symposium. Use the code ISI50 to get a €50 discount code when you sign up for the event.    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guest is Ben Esgro from DeNovo Nutrition. Ben is the founder and CEO of De Novo Nutrition. The company has both consulting and supplement branches, based on objective science and ethical practice. Ben is a registered dietitian (RD), as well as having a Masters in Nutrition and Exercise Science (MS) from Marywood University. He has over 6 years experience of coaching and programming for individuals all the way from general population folks all the way up to elite competitors, such as IPF Worlds 2015 93kg silver medalist Layne Norton. In addition to being a highly-regarded coach, he is also an accomplished competitor as both a USBF Pro Qualified Natural Bodybuilder and an internationally qualified IPF powerlifter.   On this episode Ben and I discuss: Ben's background Ben's influences  Ben and I discuss how exactly dietary supplements are made What are the good and not so good things that Ben currently see's with the physical preparation and nutrition professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing Ben shares with us his training and nutrition philosohpies Ben shares with us his training and nutrition systems   Ben discusses how he decides on his prescription of volumes, intensities, frequencies and RPEs when working with strength-based athletes Ben tells why Dr. Mike Zourdos has been his biggest influence on his programming philosophy Ben talks about his periodization schemes with his strength athletes  Ben tells us why he decided to go back to college and persue a masters in pharmocology  Ben discusses how he found his introduction into his masters program Ben and I share some thoughts on how we learn Ben shares with us his biggest lessons he has learned so far in his career and life Ben shares his top resources Ben gives us his top advice to all the listeners Ben tells us what current books he was reading at the time of this interview And if Ben could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: DeNovo Nutrition Website Ben's Facebook    ISI Symposium  Click here for the full details of the 2018 ISI Symposium. Use the code ISI50 to get a €50 discount code when you sign up for the event.    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

Sports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. On this episode James discusses the topic of sports preparatory engineering. This is a topic which James covers indepth in his book "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching". As always this was another excellent episode with James.  Probably one of my favorites to date to be honest. Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: You can connect with James for consulting services here. James' outstanding books can be found here also. James Website James Twitter   ISI Symposium  Click here for the full details of the 2018 ISI Symposium. Use the code ISI50 to get a €50 discount code when you sign up for the event.    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guest is Coach Dan Fichter from wanna get fast. Dan Fichter owns and operates WannaGetFast Power/Speed Training, a sports performance training business in Rochester, NY and Tampa, FL that offers training to elite athletes. Fichter's clients have included pro hockey players, Olympic track and field athletes, pro baseball players, and MMA fighters, as well as coaching athletes in all sports from all over the country.  Dan is also in two different Halls of Fame for his own athletic prowess in football.   On this episode Dan and I discuss: Dans background Dan share with us his other personal and professional influences - such as Dr. Jack Kruse, Jay Schroeder, Mel Siff, Louie Simmons, Charlie Francis, Douglas Heel, and the infamous DB Hammer What are the good and not so good things that Dan currently see's with the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing Dan shares with us his training philosohpy - which is "train the brain" and "learn to accept force" Dan gives us an indepth insight into his training system  Dan shares with us the story of when Louie Simmons came to his facility to help him with some rehabilitation  Dan talks about the importance of contralateral movements for brain health Dan shares with us his jump assessment protocol to see how well an athlete can accept and express force Dan and I discuss some of the concepts around the nervous system and endocrine system adaptations with trainig and how these adapatations influence planning and periodization Dan takes us through how he would design a 12 week program for a hypothetical high level American Football player Dan discusses the role that isometrics play with his training system Dan speaks about how he incorporates vision training into his training system Dan shares with us how he uses isometrics and vision training simultaneous within his programs Dan discusses how he tries to respects circadian rhythms within his training programs Dan and I discuss how strength as a bio-motor quality can be enhanced through many means - not just from weight training Dan talks about how using extremely slow movements can enhance motor learning Dan speaks about how he uses color stimulation through the eyes to enhance athletic preparation Dan shares his top resources Dan gives us his top advice to all the listeners And Finally, if Dan could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Dans Website - wannagetfast.com Dans Facebook Dans Videos with Chris Korfish   Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guest is Jonas Dodoo from Speed Works. Jonas developed as a coach through his passion for speed and power and was lucky enough to be under the tutelage of Master Coach Dan Pfaff for four years. Jonas has worked with many elite performers across a range of sports but with his main successors and main role within Track and Field. Jonas currently has an Elite Group of Sprinters based out of the National Institute at Loughborough and he is also currently Consulting at Premiership and Championship Football and Rugby clubs working with their staff and first team players.   On this episode Jonas and I discuss: Jonas' background Jonas and I discuss his about his experience being mentored under Dan Pfaff for more the 4 years Jonas share with us his other personal and professional influences What are the good and not so good things that Jonas currently see's with the physical preparation and sports medicine professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing Jonas gives us an indepth breakdown on how he develops acceleration and maximum velocity with both track and field and team based athletes - Here Jonas overviews his technical model, common mistakes that he sees, corrective strategies he might apply, his programming of volumes and intensities, and his thoughts on general physical preparation training in the supportive process for making athletes faster (i.e. strength and power training methiods) Jonas describes his assessment protocol for getting an insight into an athletes physical capacity profile Jonas and I discuss the difference in the technical models of pusher vs pullers, and how this may impact how you coach the athletes within these very general classifications - Here I ask Jonas about his thoughts on using front-side mechanic dominant drills with back-side dominant sprints (i.e. pushers) Jonas gives us his thoughts on speed endurance development Jonas tells us his strategy for working on an athletes and strengths and weaknesses Jonas gives us some insight into his programming,organization and periodization of his training cycles with his athletes Jonas shares with us his biggest lessons he has learned so far in his career and life Jonas shares his top resources Jonas gives us his top advice to all the listeners And Finally, if Jonas could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Speed Works Jonas Facebook Jonas Twitter   Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

And we're BACK!!!!  Pat and I are back with Part 2 in our MASS 2 series.  You can check out Part 1 - here. On this episode Pat and I discuss: Whats new with Pat We talk about Pat's trip to China at the end of last year - this is a must listen! We get into Pat's top 7 piece's of advice to maximize mTOR upreguation in the quest to gain as much muscle and strength as possible We discuss concentric vs eccentric hypertrophy adpatations to the heart and how MASS 2 could potentially lead to an increase in both and thus incesase the hearts rate pressure product   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: MASS 2 Pat's Facebook   Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

Sports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. On this episode James discusses the concept of mentoring.  I personally asked James to speak about this topic as I feel he has some unique views to share.  As always this was another excellent episode with James.  Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: You can connect with James for consulting services here. James' outstanding books can be found here also. James Website James Twitter   Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

This episodes guest is John Quint.  John is a Neuromuscular therapist, Functional Range Release, Functional Range Conditioning and Active Release Technique provider, located in Columbus, Ohio, in the USA. John combines these forms of advanced soft tissue treatments to treat clients and patients who have musculoskeletal misalignment, myofascial pain and dysfunction. John is also the main Performance Therapist at Westside Barbell, where he helps all of Westsides athletes stay healthy, reduce injury potential, and effectively and efficiently rehab any athletes who are coming back from injury. On this episode John and I discuss: John's background John's influences What are the good and not so good things that John currently see's with the physical preparation and rehabilitation professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing John and I discuss the need to be as a objective as possible with the assessment process and why it is important to try and remove personal bias' within this process John and I discuss the importance of variability to increase adaptative capacity, which is a critical component in injury reduction and the rehabilitation process John shares with us his Training and Treatment Philosophies John talks about why he treats the person - NOT the diagnosis John lays out his Treatment System and gives us a shoulder injury as a case study Why did John decide to become a Neuromuscular Therapist? John and I discuss the role that Performance Therapy could potentially have within the sport of Powerlifting John shares with us his biggest lessons he has learned so far in his career and life John shares his top resources John gives us his top advice to all the listeners And if John could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode with John guys, and I hope you really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: John's Website John's Facebook John's Twitter  Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon