Jochum Strength Podcast

Today we have on Peter Moore. Peter is a Team USA athlete currently living in the Netherlands and training to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2028. In this episode, we talk about the importance of sports psych, finding meaningful metrics to measure progress, and how to find the appropriate level of aggression for competition. You can follow Peter on Instagram at @peter_moore01 and visit his website at www.petermooreontheroad.com/coaching/.As always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters.In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of periodizing “the suck”, how to prepare for working in challenging environments.You can follow Austin on Instagram at @rugged.athleteAs always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters.In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of periodizing “the suck”, how to prepare for working in challenging environments.You can follow Austin on Instagram at @rugged.athleteAs always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

Today, we’ve got a first for the podcast—we’re joined by USPSA Grandmaster and competitive shooting coach, Joel Park.Joel teaches pistol and rifle classes all over the country, working with everyone from beginners to elite professionals in top government agencies. He’s also co-authored several books on practical shooting and shares daily training content on his YouTube channel.In this episode, we talk about the nuances of coaching shooters at different skill levels, what it really takes to become an expert in your field, and why Joel focuses on average performance—not just the highs and lows.You can follow Joel on Instagram at @joel.park_ and on YouTube at @joelpark556.As always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

This weeks guest is Art O’Connor. Art is a strength coach, and more specifically a strength coach for cyclists. He currently works with some very high level gravel and mountain bike riders such as Keegan Swenson and Alex Wild. Throughout the episode we talk about fitting in strength work to an already insane aerobic training schedule, meeting athletes where they are at physically, and the benefits endurance athletes can see by incorporating strength work. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. 

This weeks guest is Mark Rosenberg or as many people on the internet know him @deadliestlift. On his Instagram page mark is known for doing incredibly heavy lifts in outrageous fashions. Throughout the episode we talk about how movement patterns can change based on your build, how he comes up with some of his content, and how he programs leading into competitions. If you haven’t seen his page check it out on Instagram at @deadliestlift and as always enjoy the episode.

This week from the bay area we with us have Kenny Hatch. Kenny is California native who has played basketball at various levels including overseas in professional leagues in Spain and Italy and is now running a player development facility in San Fransico. Throughout the episode we talk about the mindset required to continue chasing self-development and what it is like to go from being an athlete to now coaching players. Follow Kenny on Instagram @KennyHatch44 and check out his new facility opening soon. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.     

This week on the podcast we have Dr. and Coach Mitchell Davis. Mitchell is a father, performance coach, and a college professor. Throughout the episode we talk about the different meanings of life, the coaching pendulum, and the importance of relationships. Follow coach Davis on Instagram at @coach_mdavis to see his coaching journey, training insights, and a few philosophical discussions. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode. 

This week on the podcast we have Mike Kohn. Mike has a long history in athletics and leadership including being a multiple time Olympian, an Olympic medalist as an athlete, being the Olympic Coach for USA Bobsledding, and an Army Career of 20 years. Throughout the episode he goes what it took to find his coaching philosophy, learning how to work with different types of athletes, and the ability to learn lessons from everyone around you. This is a must listen for anyone who wants a deep dive conversation into the complexity of the athlete coach relationship and crucial it can be. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode.

John Evans, a renowned jump coach, specializes in training athletes to achieve verticals exceeding 50 inches. He dives into the differences between pure jumping and sport-specific jumps, shedding light on the need for a unique culture to attract top talent. The discussion critiques the reliance on jump data, pointing out the importance of qualitative insights. Evans emphasizes personalized training strategies tailored for each athlete, ensuring a balanced approach that prioritizes skill development and injury prevention.