This episode’s guest is Loren Landow of Landow Performance. Coach Landow is highly sought after for his ability to analyze and correct biomechanics. His goal is to maximize human performance, while decreasing the likelihood of injury. He has trained thousands of athletes of all ages and abilities, including over 700 professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC, WNBA and Olympic medalist. Coach Landow has worked with over 70 NFL All-Pro’s and over 20 first round draft selections in the NFL. He has been a National and International presenter for the leading organizations in the performance field, and also serves as a consultant for many professional and collegiate teams across the country. Coach Landow developed the ACL prevention program and the ACL return to sport protocols for the world-renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic-Denver. He currently is the owner and director of Landow Performance. Coach Landow serves on the Board of Directors for the Exercise Science Program at Metro State University and also the Board for the Master’s program for Setanta College in Ireland. He also serves as the Sports Performance Director for Elite Sports University, an online education website. Coach Landow is the author of two books, My Off-Season with the Denver Broncos: Building a Championship Team (While Nobody’s Watching) and also Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts.  On this episode Loren and I discussed: Loren’s background and influence Loren's take on the importance of coaching pedagory and building trust in the coach-athlete relationship The importance of emotional intelligence as a coach Loren's top 3 area's that he believes all coaches need to mastery - consistency, patience, and choosing your battles The good and not so good things that Loren see’s within the physical preparation profession Loren’s talks about his training system  Loren’s model of teaching multi-directional speed Some of Loren's resources And much more Enjoy guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode’s guest is Chris Kofist of SlowGuySpeed School. Unlike most facilities who are staffed by young coaches who rely on their recent playing career and “cool” factor, Slow Guy Speed School is staffed by Chris Korfist, a “sprint guru” with an international following.  With over 55 all-state sprinters and countless other high school all-state athletes, and over 20 years experience, he knows what is appropriate for the athlete in the room and not so concerned about what the pros are doing or someone else journey to where they got.  In fact, the methods have been so effective, Chris has consulted NFL teams, Big 10 Universities, Olympic team and U.S. Special Forces.  On this episode Chris and I discussed: Chris’ background and influence The good and not so good things that Chris see’s within the physical preparation profession Chris’ Training philosophy How DB Hammers Training system changed how Chris trained athletes Chris's favourite methods to develop strength, power, and speed How Chris adjusts his athletes training based off body temperature and the weather Chris’ top resources and advice Who would be 5 people that Chris would invite to dinner And much more Enjoy guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Reflexive Performance Reset Course Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode’s guest is Chris Barnard of Overtime Athletes. Chris Barnard is a strength and conditioning coach at Strength Camp, a hardcore athlete training facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, as well as author of multiple performance programs. He earned his Bachelors in Applied Kinesiology and Physiology at the University of Miami, where he initially went to play football before becoming ineligible. He has worked with athletes at all levels and from many different sports to produce the highest level of performance in each. He currently resides in St Petersburg, Florida and continues to pursuit breakthroughs in athletic performance. On this episode Chris and I discussed: Chris’ background and influence The good and not so good things that Chris see’s within the physical preparation profession Chris’ Life and Training philosophy Coaching Ego How an appreciation of Epigenetics is crucial in understanding human behaviour Understanding the importance of unconditional love, compassion, and empathy as a coach Chris’ top resources and advice And much more Enjoy guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Check out all of Chris's online programs and products here. Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com  

This episode’s guest is Dr. Jas Randhawa. Jas is the lead performance therapist at Altis.  On this episode Jas and I discussed: Jas’background and influence The good and not so good things that Jas see’s within the physical preparation profession Jas’s Training and performance therapy philosophy Therapeutic inputs and its effect on Mechanotransduction On coming to Altis Jas’ experience of his first ACP at Altis Jas’ top resources and advice And much more Enjoy guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back once more. This time talking about how to develop optimal Mental Preparation for any conceivable situation that may arise in the sport or life. This was a really fastinating discussion with James, and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: James Books: Applied Sprint Training Governing Dynamics of Sports Preparation - A Unified Field Theory of Sport Preparation  Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode’s guest is Dr. Liam Hennessy of Setanta College. Dr. Liam Hennessy FRAMI is an Exercise Physiologist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, former international athlete, and current Academic Director of Setanta College.  On this episode Liam and I discussed: Liam’s background and influence The good and not so good things that Liam see’s within the physical preparation profession Liam’s Training philosophy Coaching Pedagogy and it’s need to be a part of more educational program’s for coaches Mastery Liam’s top resources and advice The Future of Setanta College And much more Enjoy guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode’s guest is Dr. Ben House of Functional Medicine Costa Rica. Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP). House was accepted to medical school without an undergraduate degree, but rescinded because during this time his father was fighting for his life with debilitating diverticulitis. The conventional medical model prescribed him pain killers, antibiotics, saltine crackers, and white bread. This pushed House to question the sick care model and look for the underlying lifestyle and dietary factors that could be the reason why his father was in so much pain. Lo and behold his father had Celiac disease and within a week of removing all grains and diary from his diet he was symptom free. This was Dr. House’s first taste of Functional Medicine and he knew at that moment that this would be his life’s passion. Since then he has studied under some of the best in the world and continues to regularly attend and present at conferences and seminars around the world. As a strength coach, House has worked at both the high school and collegiate levels, including time under Coach Wright at the University of Texas Basketball. Besides practicing Functional Med, coaching, and writing articles for Functional Medicine Costa Rica, House has numerous publications in peer-reviewed, high-impact scientific journals. House blends his knowledge of research and Functional Medicine with years of experience working directly with a variety of different clients. On this episode Ben and I discussed: Bens background and influence The good and not so good things that Ben see’s with the health, wellness and fitness professions Bens overall philosophy for optimizing human health and performance Ben’s top resources and advice And much more Enjoy guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode's guest is Dr. Gregory Haff. Greg is an Associate Professor and Course Coordinator for Strength and Conditioning within the School of Medicine and Health at Edith Cowan University.   Dr Haff was previously on the podcast back on episode 99, but the audio was dreadful!! So I wanted to have him back on the show. Greg is also the current President of National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).  Dr. Haff is one of the top published sport scientists in modern times and has recently co-edited the 4th edition of the NSCA's Essentials of Strength & Conditioning, and also was co-author along with Tudor Bompa for the 5th edition of Periodization.   On this episode Greg and I discuss:  We discuss what Greg sees as a Holy Grail issue in Periodization - Training Residuals We discuss understanding Fatigue Training Compatibility of Alactic-Aerobic Qualities and the Interference Effect And much more  Enjoy.  Stay Strong,  RB  Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode’s guest is Bob Takano of Takano Weightlifting.   Bob Takano is a highly respected weightlifting coach who was inducted into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame in 2007 for his contributions to coaching. He has been the coach of four national champions, two national record holders, and 27 top ten nationally ranked lifters. Bob has been on the coaching staffs of 17 U.S. National teams to international competitions, five of those being World Championships and the Summer Olympics. His lifters have competed in seven Olympic Trials with one, Albert Hood, the third American to snatch double bodyweight, earning a berth on the 1984 team. Furthermore Bob has been a CSCS since 1986, having authored six articles for the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal, and served as a member of the editorial board of that journal from 1996 to 2000. He has also co-authored a chapter for the NASM’s Essentials of Sports Performance Training, and a chapter on the Training of Weightlifters for the IOC Sports Medicine Commission’s Encyclopedia of Strength and Power. 20 of the female volleyball players he’s coached have earned Division 1 scholarships. Bob is on the teaching staff for the USAW Weightlifting Coaching Education program and presents his own seminars as well. He was also part of the CrossFit Weightlifting Seminar staff. On this episode Bob and I discuss: Bobs background and influences The Good and not so good things that Bob currently see’s with the physical preparation profession Bob’s Training Philosophy/Principles How Bob designs Olympic Lifting Programs Bob’s technical model for teaching the Olympic Lifts Biggest lessons Bob has learned over his career This was a really great episode guys and I hope you enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Bob's book - Weightlifting Programming - A winning coaches guide Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episode's guest is Michael McEvoy from Metabolic Healing. Michael is a clinician and educator who is creating Functional Medicine-based platforms, which integrates modern health data analysis with evidence-based therapeutic interventions using nutraceutical and botanical formulations. Michael is a systems creator, integrator and synthesizer of diverse clinical modalities.  Through unique educational and teaching endeavors, Michael's objective is to assemble a network of the world's top clinicians to meet the demands and challenges of 21st century functional medicine, and to implement the analytical tools and frameworks required.  Michael can be considered an intelligence agent/expert scouring the diverse sources coming online in order to assist practitioners through evidence-based models, tools, and education.  He is currently designing the Metabolic Healing Educational Institute, a vital adjunct to clinicians committed to cutting-edge continuing education. On this episode Michael and I discuss: - Michael’s background and influence - Michael’s take on what true health actual is - Michael’s overarching philosophy on optimizing health and wellness - Biochemical Individuality - What current areas of research is Michael most excited about - The biggest lessons Michael has learned so far throughout his life and career to date - Michael’s top resources This was a great episode guys so I hope you all really enjoy it.  Stay Strong,  RB  Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com