The 18STRONG Podcast

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Kevin Hendry. Kevin is a partner and director of education at RAD Roller – a set of massage tools that provide controlled, acute point release, move waste materials out of your soft tissue and encourage proper spinal alignment. You will not find anyone more abreast of the research regarding topics such as mobility, myofascial release, pain and performance and this translates into RAD Roller’s innovative methods. When Kevin isn’t spending time changing the way self-myofascial release is performed in gyms, locker rooms, and rehab settings, he works as a strength coach and manual osteopath in Vancouver, Canada. Kevin Hendry’s Background Based in Vancouver, Canada, Kevin Hendry is the Director of Education for RAD Roller and the Director of Movement & Manual Therapy at Innovative Fitness. He is a Practicing Kinesiologist, Strength & Conditioning Coach and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Osteopathy. Kevin has a decade of experience coaching and he consults with BC Hockey League Players, NCAA Division 1 athletes, NHL hockey players, CFL football players, Canadian National Team athletes. His athletic background revolved around team sports growing up including baseball, basketball and soccer and he is a provincial champion in each. He is an avid traveler and has been to 30 countries on 6 continents. Highlights from this Episode How RAD Roller (a fascial release and massage tool) works, and how it can help golfers to move better. We discuss different techniques, like: Flushing Point Release Compress > Shear > Lengthen The importance placed on fascia and how it is potentially overstated these days. Fascia is one component of mobility and Kevin helps to deconstruct the elements and the importance of each. We talk about the specifics of who tools like RAD Roller are for, and how they can use them. There are important things to take into account before someone uses a tool like this, which we get into, but if used correctly can be a key component for increasing mobility. The big 3: Thorax Hips Ankles The ‘flushing’ technique, and how it can be applied using fascial release tool to help with circulation. Some of the different RAD Roller products, and how they can be used specifically for improving someone’s golf swing. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore?  Happy Gilmore What would be your “walk-up song” to the tee? Gettin’ It by Too $hort, or Walk by Pantera Who would you like to spend a day on the course with, and where? Elon Musk, with John Daly caddying, at Pebble Beach Parting advice? Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Where to find Kevin Hendry: RAD Roller: https://www.radroller.com/ RAD Roller Education: http://radroller.com/education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilitymaster/ Other links mentioned: Strolling Under the Skin (Dr. Jean Claude Giumberteau) RAD Roller Educational videos   Episode Sponsor: SuperSpeed Golf   18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile Join The 18STRONG Movement! If you listened to the very end of this episode, then you know that there is a movement happening in golf and fitness.  To join, simply follow this link to the private Facebook group and ask to join!  Once you’re accepted, you are officially part of The 18STRONG Movement!  Introduce yourself to the group and let’s get connected!!

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Chris Finn. Chris is a licensed physical therapist and the founder of Par4Success, a premeir golf performance facility in Raliegh North Carolina.  Chris’ passion for helping his athletes, clients, and just people, in general, is the driving force behind everything he does.  After struggling through a major medical event not too long ago, while building his new go   He is regarded as the premier Golf Fitness, Performance & Medical Expert in North Carolina. After struggling through a major medical event not too long ago, while building his new golf performance company, Chris has a new found outlook on his mission to not only help the golfer, but also other entrepreneurs like him self in the golf fitness world.   He is regarded as the premier Golf Fitness, Performance & Medical Expert in North Carolina. Given his background in developing performance programs for golfers of all ages, we dig into the real fundamentals of a great fitness/performance program for the different levels of golfers (juniors, high level amateurs, college players, pro’s, and especially the “Bogey Proof Golfers” that listen to this show!) Chris Finn’s Background Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Titleist Performance Institute Certified Medical Professional Trained to perform Trigger Point Dry Needling in North Carolina In addition to his passion for golf, Chris’ first passion was basketball. While completing his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, he was heavily involved in the strength and conditioning program for the basketball team. He also publishes new content on a regular basis for PT Strength Coach on the latest happenings in rehab and sports performance. Since starting Par4Success in 2011, Chris has and continues to work with Touring Professionals, elite level juniors & amateurs as well as weekend warriors. Highlights from this Episode We talk about how Chris recently had a near death experience related to a pre-existing heart condition, and how he came back from it. It’s completely changed the way he thinks about approaching fitness, and training young golfers. How young golfers are pushed far too hard in preparing for a professional career. Chris has seen first-hand the effect this can have on golfers, and aims to train them out of this habit, along with proper movement training. The exercises with the biggest bang for your buck in terms of improving your golf game: rotation in your hips, thoracic spine, shoulders, and neck. If you fail at any of those four, forget everything else until you improve rotation in those areas. How someone who is time poor (married, kids etc.) can most effectively use their time to boost their fitness and golf game. The problem of social media proliferating complex and sometimes dangerous movements, such as box jumps etc. These exercises can be great, but only after basic movement and rotation has been mastered. Chris’ Facebook group that is designed to help medical and fitness professionals to improve their businesses, and create a community about best practices and give feedback to one another. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore?  Caddy Shack Who would you choose to spend a day on the course with, and where? My grand father at Augusta What is your biggest goal for Par4Success in 2017? Continuing to get better at our systems of training, and improving the results of our members. Where to find Chris Finn: Website: http://par4success.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/par4success/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/par4success/ Want a Custom Program From Chris? If you’re looking to have a custom designed program designed by Chris and the team at Par4Success, can!  And you don’t have to be local.  With their new mobile system, you can connect with them from anywhere in the world and track your progress right on your phone?  To inquire simply Click Here!   Episode Sponsor: SuperSpeed Golf   18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile Join The 18STRONG Movement! If you listened to the very end of this episode, then you know that there is a movement happening in golf and fitness.  To join, simply follow this link to the private Facebook group and ask to join!  Once you’re accepted, you are officially part of The 18STRONG Movement!  Introduce yourself to the group and let’s get connected!!

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, PGATour golfer and Major Champion, Webb Simpson.  Webb is most known for his 2012 US Open win at the Olympic Club (as well as his post-round interview that was infiltrated by the “Birdman!”). Webb has had an incredible career to date with 4 wins, 6 finishes for 2nd place and 47 “top 10” finishes as of this interview with his most recent being the loss in a playoff at the 2017 Waste Management Open to returning winner, Hideki Matsuyama. In this interview, we pretty much chat about everything under the sun including Webb’s schedule on tournament days from start to finish, his fitness routine and what he recently did this year to shed some weight, his experience winning a major and how it affected him as a golfer, and much more. . . Webb Simpson’s Background As an amateur, Webb was a member of the United States’ victorious 2007 Walker Cup and 2007 Palmer Cup teams. In college, Simpson played on the Wake Forest University golf team on the Arnold Palmer scholarship. After turning professional, Simpson played on the Nationwide Tour where he finished in second place twice. In 2011, Simpson had his first two victories on the PGA Tour, which came at the Wyndham Championship and at the FedEx Cup playoff event, the Deutsche Bank Championship. He went on to win the 2012 US Open and the Shriner’s Hospitals for CHildren’s Open in 2014 Highlights from this Episode Webb’s background and how he got into playing golf. How Webb balances golf with family life. Webb is a father of four, so needs to organize his time well. He takes the approach of making better use of his time and playing smarter, not harder. We talk about what a regular week looks like for Webb Simpson. How Webb knows exactly what he needs to work on from week to week. We discuss how he puts his schedule together and adapts it based on the areas that need improvement. How Webb has changed his fitness routine in the last few years. He had an ‘epiphany’ moment one day and decided that he needed to change his diet and exercise routine. We talk about the specific steps Webb took and how it affected his game. We talk about what an average day on the PGA Tour looks like. Webb tells the story of winning the US Open, and what that weekend looked like. Webb didn’t expect to play very well that tournament. We discuss the extra exposure, confidence, sponsorships etc. that all come into play when you win a major. We discuss the struggles and tough times Webb has faced during his career. At one point, Webb nearly lost his PGA Tour card. We talk about what Webb did to reset and come back from the slump to become a champion. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Happy Gilmore What is your next big goal? To contend this year in the majors. What’s the biggest number of practice swings you’ve made on one hole? 14 – on the 17th hole at Tampa. Who would you choose to spend a day on the course with, and where? My wife at Augusta Any parting words of advice?  Whatever you’re doing, do it 100%. If you’re playing golf, play golf. If you’re with your family, be with your family. Compartmentalize your life to be completely focused on what you’re doing at the time. Where to find Webb Simpson: Twitter: @websimpson1 Instagram (Webb’s Wife, Dowd): @dowdsimpson Links mentioned: College Golf Fellowship Episode Sponsor: RADroller.com 18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile Join The 18STRONG Movement! If you listened to the very end of this episode, then you know that there is a movement happening in golf and fitness.  To join, simply follow this link to the private Facebook group and ask to join!  Once you’re accepted, you are officially part of The 18STRONG Movement!  Introduce yourself to the group and let’s get connected!!

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Henry Boulton. Henry is one of the creators and designers of FocusBand – a wearable brain training headband that measures your brain activity. Usually, the starting point for training has been technique. You start with technique, work on fitness and then finish with mind training. Henry takes the point of view, though, that you should be training the mind first. Get your mind right, and everything will get better together. In this interview, we talk about how Henry developed the FocusBand with his father Graham, and how it is helping golfers play better golf. Henry Boulton’s Background Henry has developed 3D bio-mechanical training systems, and is an electronics engineer and entrepreneur. He is the Director of Golf at SwingLab Henry is a TPI Fitness Instructor Level 1 (Titleist Performance Institute) Since 2007 Highlights from this Episode How Henry got the idea for FocusBand, and how it helps golfers to change the way their mind works in regards to golf. FocusBand is very much related to the work Henry did as an electronics engineer. We talk about the difference in ‘frequency’ that the left and right parts of the brain operate in. We discuss why each part is important in different ways, and how to switch from one to the other when it’s appropriate to do so. The routine Henry goes through with golfer’s he trains when they step up to the tee. It all starts with the mind. The importance of mindfulness and present state awareness. We talk about a few specific techniques, such as breathing, that anyone can do to make themselves more present and mindful. How to use things like mindfulness to help acquire new skills. The best way for people to access a FocusBand, and where they can go to learn how to use it most effectively. The website has in-depth training on the product to ensure people get the most out of it. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Happy Gilmore Who would you like to spend a day on the course with, and where? Peter Rolston at Augusta What is your mission for FocusBand moving forward into 2017?  Working on the Blueprint app for FocusBand, which will really help users get the most out of the product. Also, GPS brain tracking, which tracks players as they walk around the golf course to see what their state of mind is. Where to find Henry Boulton: Website: http://focusband.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusband.braintrain/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/focusband 18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile Join The 18STRONG Movement! If you listened to the very end of this episode, then you know that there is a movement happening in golf and fitness.  To join, simply follow this link to the private Facebook group and ask to join!  Once you’re accepted, you are officially part of The 18STRONG Movement!  Introduce yourself to the group and let’s get connected!! Episode Sponsor: SuperSpeedGolf.com  

Today I am very excited to announce our guest. My good friend, Jordan Jeske. Jordan is a performance coach specializing in Golf Fitness through the Titleist Performance Institute, bringing the best in golf health and fitness to Edmonton and around the world. Young or old, Jordan believes in getting his athletes moving better so they can feel and perform better on and off the course. He is passionate about getting his athletes to be the best version of themselves. Jordan brings a level of enthusiasm and encouragement through his unique training style that is infectious to anyone around him. Jordan Jeske’s Background Jordan was born and Raised in Edmonton, AB.  Growing up he loved playing sports and being active. He started his career as a young football player at the age of 8 and played soccer, basketball and track and field through the years. Jordan didn’t always know he wanted to be a Performance Coach. He had a career as a Journeyman Carpenter for close to a decade before he decided that wasn’t the life for him. Jordan takes the approach that the only way of making a sustainable change in your life is to understand what you are doing and why you are doing it. Highlights from this Episode Jordan’s background and how he came to quit his job as a carpenter, and follow his passion of health and fitness. Some of the biggest trends and habits that Jordan sees in his students, that everyone should be working on. We talk about the main differences in the way that Jordan used to train for golf, football etc., and how he trains his students now. The important thing is to know what your body is capable of from a mobility point of view, and then working out a routing around that. Jordan places a big focus on joint integrity and making sure the body is capable of moving properly, before focusing on things like power, agility, rotation etc. Jordan’s take on the longevity of golfer’s careers. There is an opinion out there that due to bigger/harder swings etc., golfers will have shorter careers. We deep dive into that and what Jordan sees in himself and his students.   How often do you get to play golf these days? 40-50 rounds per year. Whose game would you take off the tee, mid-iron, and short game? Tee: Sergio Garcia or Jason Day Mid-iron: Fred Couples Short game: Steve Stricker What’s an exercise that is attributed to ‘golf fitness’, that you hate? Anything that looks like a golf swing. What is your mission moving forward into 2017? Bring the Edmonton community together through golf. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore?  Happy Gilmore Who would you like to spend a day on the course with? Mark Wahlberg at Augusta Where to find Jordan Jeske: Website: http://tnpfitness.com Website: http://jordanjeske.com/ Instagram: @jeske_golfperformance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jeskegolfperformance 18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile Join The 18STRONG Movement! If you listened to the very end of this episode, then you know that there is a movement happening in golf and fitness.  To join, simply follow this link to the private Facebook group and ask to join!  Once you’re accepted, you are officially part of The 18STRONG Movement!  Introduce yourself to the group and let’s get connected!! Episode Sponsor: RADroller.com

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Anthony “Truck Stop” Trucks. Anthony is a former NFL player, gym owner, father, and motivational speaker. He grew up facing adversity at every turn, being in foster care, suffering abuse, losing his adoptive mother to MS, failing in school, and the list goes on. Anthony decided that he wasn’t going to be hindered by his upbringing, and took things into his own hands through grit and hard work. He has since played in the NFL, owned a successful gym, become a father of three, and is an international speaker on motivation. Anthony has a deep desire to leave an impact and a legacy that improves the world in the best way we can. Anthony Trucks’ Background Anthony was placed into a foster home at a three years old.  He experienced physical and mental abuse, starvation, and torture. All before the age of 6 before he was placed into a home where he would eventually be adopted as the sole black person in a poor all white family 8 years later. He eventually took up football in high school, and through hard work, he became an all-star in college and went on to play in the NFL. After his career was cut short due to injury, he opened gym, which, again, after years of hard work and almost losing it a couple of times, he built is up to a successful six-figure business. Anthony is now a father of three and after closing his gym to pursue a mission of helping many more people, he now travels around the world teaching people how to get confidence, clarity, new tools, techniques, and self-belief to finally break through their barriers to get what they want most out of life.  this through my 3-step Trust Your Hustle process: See, Sacrifice, Sustain. Highlights from this Episode Anthony’s background in foster homes, and the challenges he faced on a daily basis. The thing he heard a girl in his class say, that completely changed the way he looked at the world. From there he decided that he was going to be great, and work hard to achieve what he wanted to achieve. Anthony takes the approach that the best thing you can do to change is to start working. He believes that it’s important to not overthink it and to take steps to move closer toward your goal. The lessons Anthony has learned along the way, and the framework he teaches so that people can use to achieve their own dreams which he describes as his “Trust Your Hustle Process:” See Sacrifice Sustain The things people can do to get out of their comfort zone, when they know what needs to be done but can’t bring themselves to do it. Motivation needs to come from within and Anthony finds a way to bring that out of people. The story behind Anthony’s catch phrase, “Trust Your Hustle”. Hint: it came up accidentally. The importance of blocking off time to achieve your goals. We also get into the concept of ‘training your friends’ of what to expect from you. If they know you have to make 1000 putts a day, then let it be known you can’t hangout unless you make 1000 putts. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Happy Gilmore Who would you spend a day on the course with and why? Obama, because he would know a lot of things about the world that no one else knows. What’s one piece of advice you would give to the audience? You’ve got to work. There are no shortcuts. Where to find Anthony Trucks: Website: http://www.anthonytrucks.com Trust Your Hustle Quiz: http://www.anthonytrucks.com/trust-your-hustle-quiz-start/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/anthonytrucks Instagram: @anthonytrucks Anthony’s Weekly Hustle Plan PDF                    Weekly Hustle Plan .xlsx 18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile Join The 18STRONG Movement! If you listened to the very end of this episode, then you know that there is a movement happening in golf and fitness.  To join, simply follow this link to the private Facebook group and ask to join!  Once you’re accepted, you are officially part of The 18STRONG Movement!  Introduce yourself to the group and let’s get connected!! Episode Sponsor: SuperSpeedGolf.com

Today we have an extra special treat for you. Our guest today is none other than Scott Stallings, three-time PGA tour winner. Scott first started playing golf when he was young, and at the age of 12 he gave up all other sports to focus on golf. He was inspired by Tiger Woods to ultimately take up the sport professionally. After missing his PGA Tour card by a single stroke at Q-School in 2009, Scott persisted through Q-School in 2010 and earned his PGA card by finishing T-11.  He eventually went on to win the Greenbrier Classic – his first PGA Tour victory. Since then he has won two more PGA events, The True South Classic 2012, and the Farmers Insurance Open in 2014. Along with his successes on the PGA Tour, Scott has also had a few struggles along the way, including a banned substance suspension in 2015 amidst a health battle that has since changed his perspective on his fitness, nutrition, and his overall lifestyle on and off the course. Scott Stallings’ Background Scott was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and was an all-state golfer and a four-year member of the Dean’s List. Scott quit all sports at age 12 except golf after going to the 1997 Masters and watching Tiger Woods dominate the field. Spent his rookie season in 2011 blogging for BNET, the CBS Interactive Business Network. Scott won the Greenbrier Classic in July 2011 for his first PGA Tour victory. His biggest thrill in golf was teaching the sport to wounded veterans in the Army Won the True South Classic in 2012 Won the Farmer’s Insurance Open in 2014 Suffered a 3-month suspension from the PGA tour for a banned substance charge (which was for a $10 over the counter supplement that he took per Dr. recommendations and once he was made aware of the situation, turned himself in to the PGA Tour). Highlights from this Episode Scott’s life growing up in Massachusetts, and how he ended up playing golf. Scott was heavily influenced by Tiger Woods, and Scott was inspired by him to take up golf professionally. How Scott deals with missing crucial shots, and how he finds the strength to keep going and not get phased. Scott places his faith in God, and has a great network of family and friends to support him through the tough times. Scott tells the story of how he took a supplement to help with a health issue he was facing. Scott was given a routine drug test, and passed. He therefore didn’t give it much thought after, until one day he realized the supplement was potentially on the banned substances list. He turned himself into the drug testing authorities, but regardless, was given a three-month suspension. Despite the bad situation, Scott was able to use the time off to focus on his health and other things that had fallen by the wayside. The health issues Scott was facing, turned out to be quite serious. This lead him to put much for focus and energy into staying fit and healthy while working on his game. We talk about the specific changes that Scott has made to his health and lifestyle. Scott used to have terrible back pain which effected his game, but after working on it, he has not had any trouble with it whatsoever. Scott’s weekly routine, including playing schedule and workouts. He now has a huge focus on mobility, and doesn’t do any ‘golf specific’ workouts. We talk about how Scott knows what he needs to spend most of his time on from week to week. How would you describe yourself out on the course? Pretty laid back. I try not to get too high or low, but I like when I hit a good shot! Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Caddy Shack Which PGA Tour player would you want to caddy for you? Steve Stricker Who would you like to spend a day on the course with? Tom Brady What would you consider a very successful season for 2017? Making it to Atlanta (PGA Tour Championship) 18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile The 18STRONG Movement (Private Facebook Page)   Show Sponsor: RADRoller.com

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Eric Davis.  Eric Davis served our country as a US Navy SEAL and decorated veteran of the War on Global Terror. He’s been recognized as one of the premier sniper instructors in the US military and served as a Master Training Specialist at the SEAL Sniper school. In fact, Eric trained both Marcus Luttrel and Chris Kyle, who you might know from the books and movies Lone Survivor and American Sniper. Eric is an expert in technical and physical surveillance and was part of an elite group hand-selected to perform intelligence collection in some of the scariest places in the world. He spent years developing and writing curriculum for the SEAL teams and was instrumental in reducing the failure rate of the SEAL Sniper course. And we’ll discuss how golf had a big influence on how he did this. Since his time in the SEALS teams, Eric has become a speaker, educator, and coach in the world of corporate performance and leadership training. He is the author of “Raising Men: Lessons Navy Seals learned from their training and taught to their sons” and his upcoming book and project: “Habits of Heroes: Being the Hero in Your Own Life” Eric Davis’ Background Eric has been recognized as one of the premier sniper instructors in the U.S. military and has served as a Master Training Specialist at the SEAL sniper school in Coronado, CA. Eric was instrumental in significantly reducing the failure rate, of Naval Special Warfare’s internationally recognized Sniper course. Since departing from the SEAL teams, Eric has worked in corporate performance, sales and leadership training bringing an unprecedented amount of innovation, efficiency and structure to the domain of business and personal performance. Highlights from this Episode What started Eric’s journey into the military, the Navy SEALS, and to become one of the most successful sniper instructors in history. Eric’s approach to ‘mental management’, and how anyone can apply it to just about any aspect of life, including golf. Eric tells the story and methods of a prisoner of war who was held captive for six years, and came out of it to shoot par on his very first hole just days after getting out. We talk about the feeling a sniper gets when they are about to take a shot, and how to not let emotions take over when they need to focus. This can also apply to helping a golfer making a putt (in a less pressure-filled context obviously!) What people can do if they don’t have a great self-image. Eric quotes a study that contrasts people who are told they are ‘smart’ vs people who are told they’re hard workers. The difference in how people act after hearing this information is very interesting. The importance of habits. The Trifecta of Performance Eric explains the importance of a Contingency Plan and how that was a major focus that the SEALS had for every mission and decision. Why people should prioritize recreation, diet, exercise, recovery etc. Most people only allow themselves to do these things once they’ve finished their ‘work’. Eric is of the opinion that people should reverse these, because they lead to a much more productive work day. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Caddy Shack Where is the scariest place you’ve ever been? Between a helicopter and the rope that I was jumping onto, without being attached to anything. What’s the longest shot you or a student has ever made?  1 mile. What’s your mission as you move forward in your career? Producing a strategic training group, to pull people out of the entertainment/information void, and into the trenches. Who would you like to spend a day on the course with? Tiger Woods at Augusta Where to find Eric Davis: Website: http://ericdavis215.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricDavis215 Join The 18STRONG Movement! If you listened to the very end of this episode, then you know that there is a movement happening in golf and fitness.  To join, simply follow this link to the private Facebook group and ask to join!  Once you’re accepted, you are officially part of The 18STRONG Movement!  Introduce yourself to the group and let’s get connected!! Episode Sponsor: SuperSpeedGolf.com  

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Olly Foster. Olly is the developer of the Action Reaction Training (ART) program. After seeing so many ungoverned training and nutritional plans that simply offered no support or guidance, he decided he had to take things into his own hands. Olly’s fitness journey began at the age of fourteen, after coming last in a school cross country race. Disappointed with his performance, he signed up to the local gym where his love of fitness began. With a degree in nutrition and over fifteen years of training experience Olly is the go to fitness coach for many other fitness professionals who want to learn from the best in the business and expand their knowledge. With the ART program, Olly has now opened up this knowledge to anyone who is willing to learn. Olly has also recently picked up the game of golf and is hooked. He plays and practices as much as his schedule will allow and has even made some adjustments in his training routines to make sure he is preparing his body for the links. Olly Foster’s Background At the age of seventeen Olly was signed for a semi-pro rugby league heading towards a promising pro career, however at eighteen injury, struck ending his sporting dream. Over the following fifteen years, Olly dedicated his life to professional studies and working to become a renowned figure in the fitness industry. Olly is a successful fitness model and senior personal trainer at the world renowned Ultimate Performance, appearing on multiple fitness magazine covers including Men’s Health and Muscle & Fitness multiple times. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others attain their lifestyle goals. Highlights from this Episode Olly’s background in Rugby, and how he ultimately decided to shift his focus after an injury. We talk about the Action Reaction Training (ART) program that Olly developed, and how it helps people to achieve their body transformation. Olly places a big focus on teaching people to motivate and educate themselves, rather than ‘spoon feeding’ them the information. The importance of nutrition, and how anyone can come up with a healthy meal plan that is suited to them. Olly’s take on ketosis (high fat/low carb), and how people can use it to shift the way their body burns energy. After 1-2 weeks of ketosis, Olly’s students often report having much more physical and mental energy throughout the day. The most important things Olly gets new clients doing in the gym. He generally always starts with hip mobility and getting the glutes firing. Most people’s lifestyle today makes them very restricted in these areas. How Olly has come to take up golf, and how he approaches the game. We run through a hypothetical case study of a golfer looking to improve their fitness to optimize their game. Olly talks about the exercises and movements he would get the person to do and the nutrition they should focus on. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Happy Gilmore What is your weakness when it comes to food and nutrition?  Peanut M&M’s – I eat about 150 grams of them every day! What is one habit that you adopted that has made you successful? Time blocking. Making a plan to spend time on the important things, and stick to it. I know exactly what my day looks every day when I get up. Who would you like to spend a day on the course with? Tiger Woods at Augusta Where to find Olly Foster: Website: Action Reaction Training Twitter: @Olly_Foster Instagram: @ollyfosterfitness To continue the conversation and ask any questions you may have, head over the 18STRONG Facebook page. 18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile Show Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by RADRoller.com      

I am super excited to bring this week’s guest back on the show.  Dr. Bhrett McCabe is one of the top sports psychologists in the game of golf and has become a great friend of 18STRONG. With his incredible clinical training, personal journey as an elite pitcher and his experience working with professional athletes, Bhrett is a master at helping his clients overcome fears, doubts, and push themselves to levels they didn’t know they had. His book The Mindside Manifesto is the long-awaited for compilation of concepts and lessons that Bhrett has developed over the years.  I aIn this interview, we get to talk about the inspiration and struggles behind writing the book and how developing your own personal Mindside Manifesto can elevate you to a completely new level. Dr. Bhrett McCabe’s Background Dr. McCabe holds a PhD in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University (LSU), with an emphasis in behavioral medicine. He completed his 12-month, pre-doctoral internship at the prestigious Brown Clinical Psychology Training Consortium, affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University in Providence, RI. He has published several academic journal articles, presented numerous scientific presentations, and provided insight and authored numerous articles for trade magazines such as GOLF Magazine, Golf World, and ESPNW, among others. Dr. McCabe was a 4-year letterman for the LSU baseball team, coached by legendary coach Skip Bertman, and was a member of 2 National Championship teams (1991 and 1993), 3 Southeastern Conference championship teams (1991-1993), and 3 College World Series teams (1991, 1993, and 1994). He led the LSU baseball team in appearances as a pitcher in the 1994 and 1995 seasons, and fought through injury to earn a trusted role on the team from closing games and getting out of trouble regardless of the inning. From the baseball diamond as a player, through training as a psychologist, to leading The MindSide, it is about competing for excellence. Highlights From This Episode In this episode we discuss Dr. McCabe’s new book The Mindside Manifesto: The Urgency to Create a Competitve Mindset. He shares the story behind writing the book and some of the struggles that he, himself had to overcome in order to bring the project to life and overcome his own doubts to share it with the world. Dr. McCabe explains the battle between our doubts and our beliefs and how we can work on what we tell ourselves, especially in the most high pressure situations. We discuss the 2 circles of Capability vs. Capacity and how each of them play a role in our performance and how you need to be able to reach your full capacity at the most crucial times. Dr. McCabe defines what a Manifesto is and why it’s so important to have one for yourself. Manifesto: “A strongly held belief,” which he also describes as a “public declaration of how you view the world.” He lays out the 5 things that successful people do on a daily basis: Administrative (tasks) Developmental (planning-looking ahead) Training Tasks Execute Review and Reflection The Coolest Golf Experience Dr. McCabe has had since the last time he was on the show: Watching his daughters’ confidence grow (one daughter in golf, the other in fitness). Having a Tour player come up to him at an event and compliment him on the work he is doing and how he is doing it. Who would you play 18 Holes of golf with? A course designer (like a Pete Dye) to understand the nuances that they create and the layouts. He would play where ever the designer would like to show him. If You Could Only Have one Last Meal in New Orleans, What Would it Be? A hot roast beef po’boy sandwich. (a 10-15 napkin kinda po’boy) Last Piece of Advice Transform your life into living Where to Find Dr. Bhrett McCabe website: TheMindside.com Facebook: The MindSide  Twitter: @TheMindSide or @DrBhrettMcCabe Instagram: @themindside or @drbhrettmccabe   18STRONG Resources Get a copy of Jeff’s Best-Selling Book: “The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout” Get your very own 18STRONG t-shirt Check out the 18STRONG Complete At Home Warm-Up Video and Cheat Sheet Check out the 18STRONG Flexibility Guide Check out the 18STRONG e-Book and Video Series: 5 Yards in Less Than 5 Minutes Connect with 18STRONG 18STRONG’s Facebook Page 18STRONG’s Twitter Profile 18STRONG’s Instagram Profile   Episode Sponsor: SuperSpeedGolf.com