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Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 43min
Episode 228: Cal Dietz and Chris Korfist on RPR, injury, foot training, and periodization
This episodes sees the return of Chris Korfist and Cal Dietz.
The guys were previously on the episode 215 along with JL Holdsworth to discuss RPR.
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.
Cal Dietz has been an Olympic Sport Strength and Conditioning coach for numerous sports at the University of Minnesota since 2000. During his tenure, Dietz has trained athletes that have achieved 400+ All-American honors, Teams that have won 33 Big Ten/WCHA championships teams and 10 NCAA Team Champions. He has consulted with Olympic and World Champions in various sports and professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MMA and Professional Boxing.
On this episode guys and I discuss:
I ask the guys what kind of response they have gotten from individuals who have taken and implemented RPR into their training system
Where does RPR fit into the guys program design
I ask the guys have they any data on the efficacy of RPR and performance measures
Why non contact injuries are prevalent in many sports
We discuss foot training
Cal shares with us some thoughts on individualizing periodization schemes
We discuss false assumptions and misconceptions about Triphasic training
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - www.reflexiveperformance.com
Online course - RPR - Level 1
Chris Korfist:
Website - slowguyspeedschool.com
Facebook - Chris Korfist
Twitter - @korfist
Instagram - korfist1
YouTube - korfist
Cal Dietz:
Website - triphasictraining.com
Facebook - Cal Dietz
Twitter - @Caldietz
Instagram - cal.dietz
YouTube - Calvin Dietz
Books Mentioned:
Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait Related Disorders
Hymns of the Republic: The Story of the Final Year of the American Civil War
Make it Stick
People and Resources Mentioned:
Reflexive Performance Reset Level 1 online
JL Holdsworth
Dave Tate
Gait Guys
Thomas Michaud
Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
BodybyBoyleonline.com
Phillip Beach
Anna Hartman
EXOS
Shawn Allen
Frans Bosch
John Pryor
Tom Tombleson
Allen Robinson
Nick Winkelman
Keir Wenham-Flatt
Daniel Kahneman
Jack Kruse
Edward Bernays
Mladen Jovanović
Al Vermeil
Isaac Newton
Dan Fichter
Westside Barbell
Charlie Francis
Functional Movement Systems
Gray Cook
Shawn Myszka
Mark Uyeyama
Vern Gambetta
Track Football Consortium
Tony Holler
Mike T Nelson
Carrick Institute
Bill Hartman
Jim Kwik
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 Education
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 Youth Training
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

Feb 29, 2020 • 1h 53min
Episode 227: Denis Logan - Embracing the journey from EXOS, to the NFL, to Pro Rugby
This episodes guest is Denis Logan.
Denis Logan joined Munster Rugby as Head of Athletic Performance in May 2018.
He previously worked as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and has worked with elite athletes for over a decade.
Prior to his time with the Cleveland Browns, the New York native was Director of Performance for the US Pro Sports division of EXOS where he worked with professional and elite athletes from a diversity of sports, including American football and Olympic events.
While at EXOS, Denis was the lead strength coach for the NFL Combine and the NFL off-season development programmes.
On this episode Denis and I discuss:
Denis' background
Denis discusses his time as a manager of EXOS' Texas facility
I ask Denis about fatherhood and family life
Denis discusses work-life balance
Denis discusses him time in the NFL
Denis discusses combine training
Denis shares with us how he ended up as the head S&C with Munster rugby?
I ask Denis about the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his life
I ask Denis how does his learn
I ask Denis for his top and current book recommendations
I ask Denis if there is anything his does on a daily basis that is essential to his day?
I ask Denis - how would he like to be remembered?
I ask Denis, if he could invite, 5 people dinner, dead of 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:
Facebook - Denis Logan
Instagram - dilorentis09
Podcasts Mentioned:
ATSW - Episode 206: Nicole Rodriguez - Long Term Athletic Development and getting out of your comfort zone
ATSW - Episode 214: Mladen Jovanović - HIIT training, unpredictability, and agile periodization
Books Mentioned:
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Take Hold and Others Come Unstuck
HIIT High Intensity Interval Training and Agile Periodization
Shoe dog
The Instant Economist: Everything You Need to Know About How the Economy Works
Principles
People and Resources Mentioned:
EXOS
Mark Verstegen
Nomar Garciaparra
Nicole Rodriguez
Luke Richesson
Joe Gomes
Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
Mike Boyle
ALTIS
Stu McMillan
Liam Hennessy
David Howarth
Mladen Jovanović
Joe Gibbs
Brett Bartholomew
Dave Tenney
Tim Ferriss
Ray Dalio
Elon Musk
Scott Livingston
Martin Luther King Jr
Yuri Verkhoshansky
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 Education
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 Youth Training
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

Jan 30, 2020 • 1h 3min
Episode 226: Brandon Marcello - The life of a high performance sports consultant
This episodes guest is Brandon Marcello
With over 20-years experience in the performance enhancement industry, Brandon Marcello, PhD brings innovation, education, and proven application to the worlds of sports performance, health, fitness, and wellness.
Originally from Sarasota, FL, Marcello has worked in the professional, Olympic and top collegiate settings. He has also served as a consultant to various organizations and media groups.
Having extensive involvement in both the applied and research worlds, he has implemented successful, high-performance training programs for professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes.
For the last 22 years, Dr. Marcello has taken individuals and organizations to the next level through multi-year and time-limited human performance consulting projects in the United States and abroad. His work in conjunction with Draper Laboratories for the U.S. Special Forces has provided a deep, multivariate understanding of the drivers of performance in the battlefield, while projects for professional teams and elite athletes includes performance solutions for nutrition, training, recovery, and high-performance team development.
Prior to this, Marcello served as the Director of Sports Performance at Stanford University. In this role, Marcello oversaw all aspects of athletic performance enhancement of the 36 intercollegiate sport teams. Acting as the chief administrator for the Sports Performance department, Marcello's responsibilities included, but were not limited to, designing facilities and equipment layout, strategic planning, developing nutritional and recovery strategies, overseeing staff development, directing methodology and driving innovation. During his seven years at Stanford, Dr. Marcello initiated cross-departmental collaboration with many of Stanford's academic departments such as the Stanford Sleep Center, Center for Longevity and Life, bio-engineering, Residential and Dining enterprises, Stanford surgery, Hoover Institute, and the departments of neuroscience and genetics. He was the creator of the highly-acclaimed Performance-Based Dining concept that has been successfully implemented since 2011, and has received national media attention (See Sports Illustrated, November 7, 2011 among others) and numerous awards.
Prior to his arrival at Stanford, he served as the Director of Performance for USA Softball. Hand picked by Head Coach Mike Candrea, Marcello developed and implemented all athletic development programs for the 2008 Silver Medal U.S. Olympic Softball team, 2007 Gold Medal Pan American team and 2006 Gold Medal World Championship team.
In 1999 he was approached by Mark Verstegen to join him in Tempe, Ariz. to help create EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance (AP)), a world-class training facility for professional and elite athletes. While at AP, Marcello improved the performance of a number of athletes from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, PGA, LPGA, and WTA.
Prior to his work at the Arizona facility, Marcello was a Performance Specialist at the International Performance Institute (IPI) of the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla. There he prepared top college football players for the National Invitational Camp (NFL Combine) dramatically improving their draft status; in many cases to first and second round picks.
A recognized author, researcher, and international presenter, he routinely speaks around the world on a number of topics pertaining to elite-level performance. His work appears regularly in numerous journals, textbooks, and periodicals. He also has served as a consultant to U.S. military, many Division-I programs, International Sports Federations, as well and Adidas, Under Armor and Nike.
Marcello holds a PhD in sports nutrition from Baylor University, and a MS and BS in Exercise Science from Marshall University.
A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Marcello is also recognized as an RSCC*E by the same organization. He holds two certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). Additionally he also maintains two certifications through U.S.A. Weightlifting.
On this episode Brandon and I discuss:
Brandon's background
Why Brandon decided to get into consulting?
What services Brandon offers organizations?
I ask Brandon how he deals with any potential conflict within the organizations he has consulted with?
What are some of the common issues that Brandon see's with the organizations that he has consulted with?
Brandon and I discuss the importance of communication within organizations
I ask Brandon what are great organizations doing that makes them standout
I ask Brandon why he went back to do a PhD?
I ask Brandon about nutrition for high performance
I ask Brandon about the differences in the recovery trends between males vs females
I ask Brandon about behavioral change
Brandon and I discuss happiness within the coaching profession
I ask Brandon, if he 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:
Website - brandonmarcellophd.com
Facebook - Brandon Marcello PhD
Instagram - bmarcello13
Twitter - @bmarcello13
Podcasts Mentioned:
OPEX Podcast #74 - Sue Falsone
Joe Rogan Experience #1109 - Matthew Walker
Videos Mentioned:
Bruce Arians A Football Life
Books Mentioned:
Lights Out
The Four Agreements
People and Resources Mentioned:
Sue Falsone
IMG Academy
EXOS
Mark Verstegen
Stanford University
Devan McConnell
Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
ALTIS
Fergus Connolly
Jorge Carvajal
Derek Hansen
Mattew Walker
T.S. Wiley
Bruce Arians
Joe Gibbs
Jocko Willink
David Googins
Oprah Winfrey
Barack Obama
Michelangelo
Leonardo di Vinci
Elon Musk
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 Education
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 Youth Training
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

Dec 31, 2019 • 2h 13min
Episode 225: Leo Ryan - All Things Breathing
This episodes guest is Leo Ryan from Innate Strength.
Leo Ryan is a Health Performance and Breathing Specialist and the founder of Innate-Strength.com. Leo has studied athletic training, health and breathing since healing himself of asthma in 2004 with the Buteyko Method. After graduating with an MSc from University College Dublin, he continued to educate himself prolifically throughout his professional career in Ireland and internationally. He has attained multiple diplomas and certificates from much elite personal training, physical therapy and breathing schools including Dip. Buteyko Method, Wim Hof Instructor, Oxygen Advantage Instructor, Fascial Stretch Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Pilates teacher.
Leo’s love and experience for health and physical performance have seen his research more than 50 breathing techniques, the mentor with coaches to Olympians, UFC Fighters and World Champions and he undertook several internships with the world-renowned Dr Eric Serrano.
Up to 2019, Leo has spent a lot of his time coaching one-to-one in a personal training environment and testing his training methodology on himself. Leo played Senior club GAA football in Dublin with St. Sylvester’s. He is a black belt in judo, he ran marathons without any specific training, he gained more than 52 lbs of muscle, and he even climbed a mountain with nothing but a pair of shorts and boots. His clients have healed cardiovascular disease, asthma and anxiety. They’ve reduced symptoms of depression, panic, colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Some have gained weight, purposely and others have intentionally lost weight. The best thing is, they’ve also gone onto to return to their passions in life, like tennis, running and Gaelic games.
Leo continues to train people one-to-one and he also coaches the fundamentals of breathing, movement and resilience for life and athletic endeavours through workshops.
On this episode Leo and I discuss:
Leo's background and how he got into breathe work
What is an Asthma attack like?
How to access and train the breath
Leo talks about the differences between Wim Hof's work and Patrick McKeown's
I ask Leo what was training with Wim like?
I ask Leo about his biggest influences?
I ask Leo how he learns
I ask Leo if there is anything he does on a daily basis that is essential to his day?
I ask Leo for his top and current book recommendations
I ask Leo how fatherhood changed his life?
I ask Leo the importance of being role model for his daughters
I ask Leo, if he 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:
Website - innate-strength.com
Facebook - Innate Strength
Instagram - innatestrength
Podcasts Mentioned:
Tim Ferriss Podcast: Stan Grof — Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss Podcast: Josh Waitzkin Returns Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Bulletproof Radio: Stephen Porges: The Polyvagal Theory & The Vagal Nerve – #264
Bulletproof Radio: The Nervous System Circuitry of Safety, Sound and Gratitude – Stephen Porges
Mind Muscle Project 246: Mike & Adee Cazayoux on Keto Diet Benefits, Nutrition Education and Losing Training Motivation
Videos Mentioned:
Explaining Human's Brain - Full Documentary [HD]
Books Mentioned:
The Polyvagal Theory
Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2e
Behave
The Art of Learning
The Power of Now
Celestine Prophecy
Can't Hurt Me
The Burnout Society
The Oxygen Advantage
People and Resources Mentioned:
Patrick McKeown
Wim Hof
Seán Kinane
Brian McKenzie
Rob Wilson
John Welbourne
Richard Costello
Michael Melnychuk
Stephen Porges
Eoin Lacey
Dr. Katis Kharrazian
Dan Brulé
Irish Strength Institute
Derry Temple
Cal Dietz
Daniele Raggi
Heart Math Institute
Bill Hartman
Robert Sapolsky
Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko
Stanislav Grof
Carl Jung
Holotropic Breathwork
Josh Waitzkin
Tim Ferriss
Noeleen Gregory, MSc
Dr. Eric Serrano
Dave Asprey
Jean Farrell
Darren Katz
Body and Soul Fitness (Canada)
Stretch To Win
Ann Frederick
Chris Frederick
Charles Poliquin
Tony Robbins
James Fitzgerald
Tommy Tiernan
Donald Trump
Nelson Mandela
Marianne Williamson
Tulsi Gabbard
Paul Chek
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 Education
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 Youth Training
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

Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 51min
Episode 224: Paudie Roche - LTAD, coaching, and life!
This episodes guest is Paudie Roche!
Paudie Roche is the Head Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach for Arsenal Football club, a position he has held for the past 3 seasons. For 3 years prior to this he was the Lead U.9-U.16 coach and was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Physical Development Framework for the Academy. Currently he leads the physical development programme for the U.18 and U.23 squads and works alongside 3 Strength & Conditioning coaches to implement an industry leading programme.
Prior to working at Arsenal Paudie gained considerable experience in a number of sports and in 2008 began work for the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) as the Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach for Munster Rugby. During his time at Munster he was fortunate to also hold the position of Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the National Team and prepared players for the 2011 RBS 6 Nations and the 2011 Rugby World Cup. In his last season with the IRFU he was awarded the title of Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Irish U.20 Squad whom competed in the 2013 6 Nations and Junior World Cup Competitions.
Paudie holds a Master’s Degree from Edith Cowan University as well as accreditations from the National Strength and Conditioning Association of America, the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association and the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
In 2015 for his work in Youth Sport, Paudie was awarded the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for Youth Sport by the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association
On this episode Paudie and I discuss:
Paudies background
I ask Paudie if he would like to do a PhD?
I ask Paudie to describe the day to day process at Arsenal's academy
I ask Paudie how he communicates and works with the technical and tactical coaches at the academy
I ask Paudie about monitoring
We discuss the importance of making the process stimulating
I ask Paudie about Arsenals LTAD model -The Arsenal Arrow
I ask Paudie about his own self-management
I ask Paudie for his top and current book recommendations
Paudie and I discuss the importance of mental training
I ask Paudie if he only had one year left on planet earth, how would he spend that year and why?
I ask Paudie about his learning process
I ask Paudie, if he 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:
Website - Linkedin
Twitter - @coach_roche_
Facebook - Padraig Roche
Email - proche@arsenal.co.uk
Podcasts Mentioned:
Pacey Performance Podcast #228 - Paudie Roche (Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arsenal FC)
Pacey Performance Podcast #235 - Paudie Roche (Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arsenal Football Club)
Mind Muscle Project - EP 181 - DO YOU HAVE TO COUNT YOUR MACROS FOREVER? WITH ADEE CAZAYOUX FROM WAG
Videos Mentioned:
Bruce Arians A Football Life
Books Mentioned:
The Organized Mind
Shoedog
First man in
James Pattern Books
High Performance Training for Sports
The Strength & Conditioning Coach's Guide to Microsoft Excel
People and Resources Mentioned:
Arsenal Football Club
Munster Rugby
Des Ryan
Mark McManus
Fergal O'Callaghan
Aidan O'Connell
Edith Cowan University
Cork Institute of Technology
ASCA
NSCA
UKSCA
Setanta College
David Howarth
Aaron Coutts
Liam Hennessy
Greg Lincoln
Ken Gillard
Niall O'Connor
Steve Bould
Noel Carroll
Per Mertesacker
Dan Pfaff
Declan Kidney
Phil Morrow
Functional Movement Systems
Krystian Bielik
Perry Stewart
Sean Cummings
Gary Schofield
Bruce Arians
Joe Gibbs
Leonardo di Vinci
Adee Cazayoux
Mladen Jovanovic
Excel Tricks for Sports
John Lythe
Morgan Freeman
David Attenborough
Graham Norton
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 Education
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 Youth Training
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

Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 36min
Episode 223: Dan Baker PhD - LTAD and the coaching profession
This episodes guest is the man, the myth, the legend that is Dan Baker!
Dr. Dan Baker is currently the president of the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association. Previously, Dan had been the strength and power training coach for the World Famous Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team for 20 years, leading them to 4 titles.
Not limited to just one organization, Dan has an extensive coaching career working with the Queensland Reds Rugby Union team, as well as coaching elite athletes in mixed marital arts (cage fighting), diving, soccer, netball, track & field and of course, powerlifting.
Unlike most PhD's he does not work full time as a lecturer or in a laboratory - he trains athletes in the field.
On this episode:
Dan gives us a little bit of his background
We talk about the mission of the ASCA
I ask Dan about supply vs demand in terms of professional S&C jobs
I ask Dan about the qualification of S&C coaches that work with youth athletes
We talk about Dan's 6 stage LTAD model
I ask Dan about building trust with athletes
I ask Dan about the importance of keeping stats and records of your programming
I ask Dan what changes has he seen in the athletes he coaches today than the athletes he coached in the past
Whats next for Dan Baker?
I ask Dan what sacrifices did he have to make during his coaching career
I ask Dan how he learns?
I ask Dan is there anything he does on daily basis that is essential to his day?
Dan shares with us his top resource, book and current book recommendation
I ask Dan, if he 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:
Website - dannakerstrength.com
Website - Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
Facebook - Dan Baker
Instagram - danbakerstrength_
Videos Mentioned:
Interview with Vladimir Zatsiorsky
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Advice for Younger Self
Books Mentioned:
Science and Practice of Strength Training
The Art of War
High Performance for Sports
People and Resources Mentioned:
Brisbane Brancos
Queensland Reds
IRFU
RFU
Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)
Ally McFarland
Tommy Mooney
David Boyle
David Joyce
Steve Magness
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Daniel Martinez
Tommy Mooney
Louie Simmons
Andy Galpin
ASCA Journal
NSCA Journal
UKSCA Journal
Imhotep
Alexander the Great
Jesus
Gautama Buddha
Abraham Lincoln
Joseph Chilton Pearce
Jacque Fresco
Martin Luther King Jr
John F. Kennedy
Nelson Mandela
Winston Churchill
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 Education
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 Youth Training
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

Oct 26, 2019 • 46min
Episode 222: Mike Potenza - Optimizing Adaptation and Performance
This episodes guest is Mike Potenza.
Mike is the Strength and Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks and Owner/Partner Tactical Fitness and Performance.
Mike along with Kevin Neeld and James LaValle are releasing their educational product "Optimizing Adaptation and Performance", which goes on sale 29/10/19.
On this episode:
Mike gives us his background
Why did Mike, Jim and Kevin produce "Optimizing Adaptation and Performance"
I ask Mike how many times a year is he looking at his athletes blood chemistry
I ask Mike how has Jim LaValles work influenced his programming
We discuss nutritional protocols for concussion rehabilitation
I ask Mike how does Jim objective his nutritional interventions
I ask Mike how he tries to regulate his players biological rhythms and exposure to proper light spectrum's?
I ask Mike for his top and current book recommendations
I ask Mike how he learns?
I ask Mike how does he decide what information he can trust
I ask Mike if he 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:
Email: mpotenza@sjsharks.com
Twitter - @mike_potenza
Podcasts Mentioned:
Strength Coach Podcast- Episode 255- James LaValle on Metabolism, Cortisol, Minerals and Bloodwork
Books Mentioned:
Endure
Chop Wood and Carry Water
People and Resources Mentioned:
Mike Boyle
Glenn Harris
Sean Hayes
Brandon Marcello
Mark Verstegen
James LaValle
Kevin Neeld
Dr. Michael Kucera
University of Wisconsin
Stanford University
Colgate University
San Jose Sharks
Dr. Brian Thompson
Bryan Glover
Chicago Blackhawks
Dr. Jack Kruse
Anatomy Trains
Functional Movement Screen
Doug Wallace
Datis Kharrazian
Tony Holler
Joe Pavelski
Vern Gambetta
Gary Gray
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 Education
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 Youth Training
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

Oct 16, 2019 • 1h 23min
Episode 221: Pat Davidson - What more do I need to say!
What more do I need to say....?
He's back - Enjoy!
On this episode:
We catch up with each other
We talk about polyvagal theory and cutting bodyweight
We talk about jaw development and evolution
We discuss Pats body composition goals
We speak about doing things out of spite!
We speak about subconscious judgement
I ask Pat what is he currently working on - here we speak about ReThinking Big Patterns 2
I ask Pat what is he currently reading
We briefly speak about neurotyping and the discussion Pat had with Mike Israetel and Christian Thibaudeau
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - drpatdavidson.com
Facebook - Pat Davidson
Instagram - dr.patdavidson
Books:
- MASS
- MASS 2
Online Seminar Recordings:
- The Reckoning
- The Reckoning - Part Deux
- Rethinking The Big Patterns
Podcasts Mentioned:
OPEX Podcast #053 - Patrick McKeown Author of The Oxygen Advantage
Books Mentioned:
Polyvagal Theory
Oxygen Advantage
Sapiens
21 Lessons for a 21st Century
The Laws of Human Nature
Extreme Ownership
Come as you are
Can't Hurt Me
People and Resources Mentioned:
Julian Edelman
Mike Israetel
Gabrielle Fundaro
Superbowl LIII (2018-19)
Zac Cupples
Seth Oberst
Stephen Porges
Adam Vogel
Michelle Boland
Mike DeMille
Ben House
Ryan L'Ecuyer
Lucy Hendricks
Patrick McKeown
Bryan Walsh
Yuval Noah Harari
Robert Green
Richard Nixon
Jordan Peterson
Danny Lennon
Alan Watts
Bill Hartman
ReThinking Big Patterns 2 w/ Dr. Pat Davidson w/Premier Fitness Systems - 26-27 October 2019
David Goggins
Christian Thibaudeau
Emily Nagoski
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship
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ALTIS
ALTIS 360
ALTIS Education
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 Youth Training
Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning
Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
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Sep 30, 2019 • 1h 10min
Episode 220: Greg Schiable - A rehabilitation philosophy and system
This episode’s guest is Greg Schiable from On Track Physiotherapy and Sportsrehabexpert.com
Greg Schaible is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Owner of On Track Physiotherapy. and Owner of the online educational resource for sports and orthopedic clinician's Sports Rehab Expert.
Dr. Schaible attended The University of Findlay where he earned his Doctorate of Physical.
While attending the University of Findlay, he competed as an athlete in both Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, where he earned honors as a 5x Division II All-American and a 6x Division II Academic All-American.
In addition to treating client's, Dr. Schaible also provides educational information and online courses to other sports and orthopedic clinician's through the website he owns called Sports Rehab Expert.
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and a former Collegiate Athlete, Dr. Schaible brings a unique perspective to his treatment approach. This gives him the ability to combine aspects of rehabilitation and training during evaluation, as well as when formulating a treatment plan. When you don't find Greg in the clinic treating patients, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, living an active lifestyle, coaching, and playing sports. He is an avid Lions, Pistons, and most importantly a Michigan Wolverines fan!
On this episode Greg and I discuss:
Greg's background
Where is Joe Heiler?
Greg's rehabilitation and system
I ask Greg about return to performance and his discharge process
Greg shares a case study with us on an American football punter
I ask Greg what have been biggest lessons he has learned in his life
I ask Greg how he learns?
I ask Greg, is there anything he does daily, that is essential to his day?
I ask Greg about his biggest influences
I ask Greg for his top and current book reading recommendations
I ask Greg, if he only had one left on planet earth, how would he spend that year and why?
I ask Greg, if he 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:
Website - annarbour.physio
Website - sportsrehabexpert.com
Facebook - SportsRehabExpert.com
Instagram - sportsrehabexpert
YouTube - On Track Physiotherapy
Podcasts Mentioned:
ATSW - Episode 212: Greg Lehman - Pain Science
Joe Rogan Experience #1278 - Kevin Hart
Books Mentioned:
Behave
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern Disorders
Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2e
Triphasic Training
Deep Work
People and Resources Mentioned:
Joe Heiler
Mike Coval
Mike Boyle
EXOS
PRI
SFMA
Bill Knowles
Sportsrehabexpert - continuing education courses
Ben House
Paul Chek
Cal Newport
Starship Enterprise
Charles Woodson
Barry Sanders
Kevin Hart
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Scarlett Johansson
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 Education
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 Youth Training
Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning
Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Sep 28, 2019 • 1h 19min
Episode 219: Matt Maruca - Part 2 - Matt's health journey
This episode is a Part 2 Matt Maruca from Ra Optics and mattmaruca.com
Click here to get Matt's full bio.
Link to Part 1 - Episode 218: Episode 218: Matt Maruca - Part 1 - Matt’s health journey
On this episode:
We continue to talk about Matt's health journey
Matt's shares with us his student exchange trip to Bosnia
I ask Matt has he ever felt like he doesn't fit in the world
I ask Matt if he was in charge of improving the health and well-being of the world, what would he put in place?
I ask Matt how much do our beliefs impact our health and well-being?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - mattmaruca.com
Website - raoptics.com
Facebook - Matt Maruca
Instagram - thelightdiet
Podcasts Mentioned:
School Sucks Podcast #553: How A Teen Took Control of His Own Life - Matt Maruca, Part One
School Sucks Podcast #554: “Face It” – Q&A (Matt Maruca, Interlude)
School Sucks Podcast #555: How A Teen Took Control of His Own Life – Matt Maruca, Part Two
Align Podcast - Dr. Jack Kruse Round Table II: Bioelectricity of Movement, Re-Balancing Your Neurochemistry | Ep. 220
Luke Storey - The Life Stylist Podcast # 199: The Ultimate Biohacking Mastermind with Dr. Jack Kruse, Aaron Alexander, and Matt Maruca
Videos Mentioned:
The Life Stylist Podcast - The Ultimate Biohacking Mastermind with Dr. Jack Kruse, Aaron Alexander, & Matt Maruca #199
Books Mentioned:
Going Somewhere
Atlas Shrugged
Biology of Belief
Self Reliance
People and Resources Mentioned:
Jack Kruse
Luke Storey
Aaron Alexander
Paul Chek
Tony Robbins
Bruce Lipton
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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 Education
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 Youth Training
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