This episode's guest is Matt Tometz. Matt is a sport science coordinator/sports performance coach at TC Boost Sports Performance in Northbrook, Illinois. With a speed development background and a fascination for data, it’s his daily challenge to combine the art of coaching with the science of data for his athletes of all ages and sports. Outside the facility, Matt creates educational content for coaches and professionals, including his podcast “The Talking Shop Podcast.”   Find him on Instagram and Twitter @CoachBigToe, his YouTube channel and LinkedIn “Matt Tometz,” and his email matthew.tometz@gmail.com.   On this episode Matt and I discuss: Matt's background  Matt's influences Matt's training system  Speed development and load-velocity profiling Profiling athletes at TC Boost The business model at TC Boost I ask how does Matt learn? I ask Matt, if he could learn from 3 people for a week, dead or alive,  who would he want to learn from and why? This was a great discussion with Matt and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Twitter - @CoachBigToe Facebook - Matt Tometz Instagram - coachbigtoe LinkedIn - Matt Tometz YouTube - Matt Tometz Podcasts Mentioned: ATSW Episode 263: Pete Burridge - building a speed development model in professional Rugby The Talking Shop Podcast The Art of Pitching 009: Kyle Boddy - The Driveline Journey Bertcast #334 - Dane Cook & ME Bertcast #487 - Dane Cook & ME Bertcast #539 - Dane Cook & ME Articles Mentioned: Load-Velocity Profiling on the 1080 Sprint: Everything You Need to Know Where Is Max Power in Sprinting?   People and Resources Mentioned: ALTIS Derek Hansen Charlie Francis Chris Korfist Cal Dietz Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) Eric Cressey TC Boost  Steve Breitenstein Al Vermeil Pete Burridge  1080 sprint  JB Morin Matt Cross Mike Boyle Jesus Buddha Dane Cook Kyle Boddy Abraham Lincoln Martin Luther King Jr Mahatma Gandhi  Barack Obama Joseph Chilton Pearce  Tupac Shakur David Grey

In this episode, Paul Kilgannon, Coach and Athlete Mentor, discusses his 'CARVER Coaching Framework' and the positive holistic approach to coaching. Topics include journaling, structuring coaching development in Ireland, and learning from influential individuals. They also explore the power of support and encouragement, the influence of environment on behavior, and the expansion of the coaching framework.

This episode's guest is Pete Burridge. Pete is a First Team Athletic Performance Coach at Bristol Bears and heads up the speed training element of their program. He joined the Bears after six seasons working with Leicester Tigers, having previously spent time coaching at Leicester City FC and at Exeter University. He holds a degree in Sport & Exercise Science from Loughborough University.   On this episode Pete and I discuss: Pete's background Pete's Influences Pete's model for speed and agility development I ask Pete about monitoring kinematics  I ask Pete about agility development I ask Pete about his pre-season microcycle set up  This was a great discussion with Pete and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Twitter - @peteburridge   Podcasts Mentioned: Physical Preparation Podcast - Alex Natera on Athletic Assessments, Isometric Training, and Repeat Power Ability  Pacey Performance Podcast #403 - Peter Weyand    People and Resources Mentioned: Alex Natera Stuart McGill ALTIS Frans Bosch Nick Wickelman  Alex Martin  Kevin Geary  Matt Reeves  Joe DeFranco Eric Cressey Stu Phillips Brad Schoenfeld JB Morin Prue Cormie Rob Netwon Jonas Dodoo Les Spellman Michael Zweifel  Anthony Allen Brett Deacon Jamie Taylor Johan Lahti James Wild A spreadsheet for Sprint acceleration Force-Velocity-Power profiling - JB Morin Tom Cruise The Last Samurai  On Form App Superimpose App Peter Weyand Patrick Mahomes Shawn Myszka Loren Landow Al Vermeil  Mike Boyle  

This episode's guest is David Grey. David is the CEO of David Grey Rehab. Originally an athlete himself, he was plagued with pain and injuries, and became very frustrated with the traditional “solutions” that were being offered.  Deciding to take matters into his own hands, David spent over 10 years travelling the world, learning from some of the best minds in the industry. It became very clear to him that the traditional rehab model of isolated stretching and strengthening was a very poor and inefficient way of helping people. David has developed his own unique method of helping people with their pain and movement, and he now works with clients from all walks of life. He regularly rehabs some of the the best athletes in the world, has delivered workshops and seminars internationally, and regularly consults with top Coaches & Therapists to help them get even better results with their own clients.   On this episode David and I discuss: David's background What is David's model? Assessment  Prescription of split squats Frans Bosch's influence on David David's learning process Biggest lessons David have learn so far in his life Business advice What David does to unwind? What does David's typical day look like? David's top resources for coaches and rehabilitation specialists If David could spend a week learning from 3 individuals who would he choose to learn from and why? What's next for David Gray Rehab? This was a great discussion with David and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - davidgreyrehab.com Facebook - David Grey Rehab Instagram - davidgreyrehab YouTube - David Grey Rehab   Upcoming Workshops from DGR - 2022 & 23: Sweden - November 19-20th 2022 Melbourne - February 4-5th 2023 Sydney - 11-12th 2023   Books Mentioned:  The Four Agreements  Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation 3e Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Basic Biomechanics  Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th edition - Gerard J. Tortora (Author), Bryan H. Derrickson  Strength Training and Co-ordination    Video's Mentioned: Plyo Swing- Westside-Barbell   Podcasts Mentioned: Joe Rogan Experience #1109 - Matthew Walker DGR Podcast - #13 Matt McInnes Watson on Plyometrics   People and Resources Mentioned: Gary Ward Ido Portal Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) - National Training Centre (NTC) Setanta College Dave O'Sullivan Frans Bosch David Weck Albert Einstein Kate Veale  Bill Hartman John Kiely Mike Boyle MVP Shuttle Louie Simmons Max Schmarzo Ben Patrick (knees over toes) Yuri Verkhoshansky  Charles Poliquin Raymond Verheijen Newell's theory of constraints Charlies Francis  Dr. Antoliy Bondarchuk James "The Thinker" Smith  Jim Kwik  Tim Ferriss  Dave Asprey  Joseph Chilton Pearce  Occam's razor Warren Buffett Danny Lennon Dan Harris Mattew Walker Paul Chek Gary Gray Matt McInnes Watson Yosef Johnson - Ultimate Athletes Concepts Tony Robbins Tiger Woods Marcus Aurelius Ryan Holiday Joel Smith  Patrick Ward

This episode's guest is Brendon Rearick. Brendon Rearick is a husband, father, strength coach, public speaker, teacher, business owner, ice cream lover, and bookworm. Beyond the labels, his purpose for living is: to make exercise the number one prescribed drug in the world, to spread the positive by-products of movement & coaching as far as he can, and to Collect Moments, Not Things. Any decision he faces is put up against these values; and if it doesn’t align, he doesn’t do it.  Because life's not about what we have, but who we share it with.   On this episode Brendon and I discuss: Brendon's background Brendon's thoughts on communication as a coach I ask Brendon how he improved his communication skills? We discuss coaching burnout We discuss fatherhood I ask how Brendon Learns? This was a great discussion with Brendon and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - www.brendonrearick.com Facebook - Brendon Rearick Twitter - @BrendonRearick Instagram - coachbrendonrearick   Books Mentioned:  Coaching Rules: A How-to Manual for a Successful Career in Strength and Fitness Supertraining  The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal   People and Resources Mentioned: Mike Boyle Kevin Carr T-Nation Dan John Eric Cressey Jim Wendler Nicole Rodriguez Steve Bunker Bob Hansen Dan Campbell  Mel Siff Art of Coaching - Brett Bartholomew Fit to Speak - Jenny Rearick Toastmasters Thomas Plummber Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) Stu McMillan  Anthony Donskov Tony Robbins Joe Ehrmann Jas Randhawa John Boyd - OODA Loop  

This episode's guest is Anthony Donskov. Anthony Donskov is the founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning. He’s also the author of two books; Physical Preparation for Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical solutions, and The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players.  Anthony hold's an undergraduate degree from Miami University, Ohio, a Masters Degree in Exercise Science from The California University, PA, and PhD in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Western University, London, Ontario.    On this episode Anthony and I discuss: Anthony's background? What was Anthony's PhD dissertation in? Why did Anthony go from a business education to a career in strength and conditioning Anthony's biggest influences? Why is Anthony a coach? I ask Anthony about coaching burn-out Anthony's shares with us his training model I ask Anthony about elastic-reactive strength development with ice-hockey players How does Anthony Learn? Anthony's top and current book recommendations If Anthony could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? This was a great discussion with Anthony and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - donskovsc.com Facebook - Anthony Donskov Twitter - @AnthonyDonskov Instagram - anthonydonskov   Podcasts Mentioned: The Pinnacle Performance Podcast 2. Q&A - My Story, Top 3 Things Young Coaches can do to Get Ahead, Building a Business, & Biggest Mistakes of my Career ATSW - Episode 55: Interview with Buddy Morris Renegades: Born in the USA    Books Mentioned:  Physical Preparation for Ice Hockey The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players Force: The Biomechanics of Training The Tyranny of Metrics Nutrition and Physical Degeneration  Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics Objective Knowledge: An Evolutionary Approach Man's Search for Meaning    People and Resources Mentioned: The High Performance Hockey MasterClass Westside Barbell Mike Boyle EXOS Conor Harris Chris Poulin Jen Poulin John McMahon St. Mary's University - MSc Strength and Conditioning  Dan Dalrymple  Fergus Connolly Dan Pfaff Brett Bartholomew Joe "House" Kenn Hawkin Dynamics Devan McConnell Jim Reeves Anatoliy Bondarchuk Derek Evely Martin Bissinger James "The Thinker" Smith  Yuri Verkhoshansky  Frans Bosch Charlie Francis Buddy Morris Stu McMillan Karl Popper Tupac Shakur  Bruce Springsteen Dan Cleather  Aaron Haspel

This episode's guest is Tim Caron. Tim is the head coach at Allegiate. Tim's last stop before Allegiate was as head strength and conditioning coach for football at Army West Point. He served in that role for three seasons, the final of which Army defeated Navy for the first time in fifteen years. Prior to that, Tim was an associate strength coach at USC where he was in charge of swimming and diving, and assisted with football. He was directly in charge of nutrition, return to play, and the football’s internship program.    On this episode Tim and I discuss: Tim's background? Tim's influences I ask Tim about his training system Why did Tim write "Strength Deficit" This was a great discussion with Tim and I hope you guys really enjoy it Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - Coach Tim Caron Instagram - coachtimcaron   Podcasts Mentioned: Performance Health Podcast  How I Built This - NPR Books Mentioned:  Strength Deficit Anti-Fragile  Good to Great  American Caesars   People and Resources Mentioned: Mark Kilgallon (No internet contact information) Tim Mullen  Craig Fitzgerald  Eric Ciano  Neal Peduzzi  Aaron Ausmus Noel Durfey  Bobby Knight  Mike Boyle Charles Poliquin  Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s Stu McMillan Charlie Francis  Bill Hartman  Isaac Newton Abraham Lincoln  Charles Darwin Robert Hooke  

This episode's guest is Robert Jacobs from Outlaw Strength. As an international Lecturer/Coach and Published author, Rob has spent the last 21 years as a strength and conditioning coach.  Coaching professional athletes, physique and bikini competitors, strongman competitors, title holders and World Champions in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judoka's for Team USA. Rob has worked with a diverse range of athletes; coaching Olympians and medalists in the sports of Soccer, National Champions in Track & Field, and NFL athletes from the Bengals, Giants and Vikings. Proudly, he has coached over 31 athletes in multiple sports to NCAA Division 1 scholarships.   Rob has been coached and mentored privately by the late Charles Poliquin.  He has spent years studying directly under Charles and other acclaimed coaches like Loren Seagrave (Track & Field), Boris Sheiko (powerlifting) Jud Logan (Track & Field), Derek Woodske, Andre Benoit and functional medicine doctors Dr Robert Silverman and Dr. Bob Rakowski.   Throughout his time coaching, Rob has also spent time as a head coach for Track and Field events like the Hurdles, Triple Jump, and Long Jump. He is currently an active strongman competitor who has competed at the USS National Championships On this episode Rob and I discuss: Rob's background? Charles Poliquin's influence on Rob Rob's training system I ask Rob for his thoughts on Charles Biosignature  How did Rob get introduced to Jack Kruse's work? We discuss client buy in This was a great discussion with Rob and I hope you guys really enjoy it Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - outlawstrength.com Instagram - robertcjacobs   Podcasts Mentioned: Muscle Intelligence Podcast - Episode 33 - The Coach's Coach - Phil Learney Books Mentioned:  Lights Out  Why We Sleep    People and Resources Mentioned: Charles Poliquin Jack Kruse Eoin Lacey John Connor Andre Benoit Paul Chek Ian King Louie Simmons Tim Caron Poliquin Iinternational Certification Program (PICP) Phil Learney Ben Pakulski  Bruce Lee Mark Houston  Andrew Huberman Eric Helms OPEX Fitness James Fitzgerald  Braverman Test 

This episode's see's the return of Jim Kielbaso. Jim Kielbaso is currently the President & CEO of the International Youth and Conditioning Asssociation (IYCA). Jim was previously on episode 141. On this episode Jim and I discuss: What's new since we last spoke? Jim's background and how he got involved in the IYCA I ask Jim about the IYCA's - Certified Athletic Development Specialist (CADS) course We discuss long-term athletic development (LTAD) for 6-11 year olds I ask Jim at what age should you start testing physical qualities with youth athletes? We discussed about the importance of adversity in the development of youth athletes This was a great discussion with Jim and I hope you guys really enjoy it Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - jimkielbaso.com Website - iyca.com Facebook - International Youth Conditioning Association Twitter - @IYCA   Books Mentioned: Ultimate Speed & Agility   People and Resources Mentioned: IYCA certification, courses and resources  Certified Athletic Development Specialists (CADS) Mike Gittleson Ryan Giggs  Frans Bosch Dave Jack Kwame Browne Brett Klika

This episode's guest is Bret Contreras. You all know who Bret is! On this episode Bret and I discuss: What's new since we last saw each other in February 2017? I ask Bret about long-term hypertrophy development  I ask Bret about quad development for a tall individual Bret talks about his "Strong Lifts" program I ask Bret about the mind-muscle connection I ask Bret about the importance of both mechanical tension and volume. I ask Bret if he ever takes a 1-2 week break from heavy lifting?   This was a great discussion with Bret and I hope you guys really enjoy it Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - bretcontreras.com Facebook - Bret Contreras PhD Twitter - @bretcontreras Instagram - bretcontreras1   Books Mentioned: Christian Thibaudeau's Guide to Hypertrophy   Research Mentioned: Understanding effort in task performance People and Resources Mentioned: Chris Beardsley Mel Siff T-Nation Christian Thibaudeau Vince Gironda Jay Culter Dorian Yates Tom Platz Lee Priest  Chris Cormier James Steele Dante Trudel Dog Crap (DC) Training Scott Stevenson