On Coaching with Magness & Marcus

Strength and conditioning coach Alan Bishop from the University of Houston men's basketball program discusses a wide range of topics including nutrition, proper squat form, developing buy-in, implementing information, tailoring training programs, selecting a supportive head coach, balancing tradition, maintaining full range of motion, and improving problem-solving and communication styles.

This episode explores the impact of shoe technology on marathon performance, including the advantages provided by advancements in shoe technology and the recalibration of marathon performances. The speakers also discuss the differences in power and economy between Ethiopian and Kenyan runners and the controversy surrounding game-changing footwear technology.

Lydiard, Daniels, Maffetone, Canova, Pfaff, Tellez. In the world of running, we tend to throw out names of well-known coaches and say that we train utilizing their method. Their model of training. But what often happens is that a coaches method gets simplified to the extreme. Lydiard becomes about 100 mile weeks. Daniels becomes about…

It’s time for a throwback episode. When we started this podcast it was about two coaches having a conversation. Join us for a discussion on all things performance as we talk about what we are struggling with as coaches, what we’re reading, and how we are trying to innovate in our own coaching. We cover…

This episode of the On Coaching podcast is my favorite type. A rant on hot topics in the coaching and sports world. Our goal is to give you the truth, the behind the scenes answers without any fluff. We start off with Athletic Scholarships. We cover everything from how difficult it is to obtain one,…

Injuries are the bane of any coach or athlete. They derail our seasons and sometimes our careers. In theory, injuries are relatively easy to deal with. Rest, recover, take time off. But in reality, coaches and athletes are met with much more uncertainty. Can we “train” through a bout of tendonitis? When do we pull…

Discussing the misconceptions of peaking in sports performance, the hosts challenge traditional understanding and propose better models. They explore balancing volume and intensity in training, monitoring fatigue and psychological well-being, building confidence and managing expectations, linear vs non-linear mindsets, the disconnect between workouts and race day performance, and the myth of peaking and the importance of skills and confidence.

The podcast discusses the biggest mistakes coaches make and emphasizes self-reflection for improvement. It explores the evolution of coaching and training methods, stressing the importance of clarity and writing thoughts down. The flaws of the stress and adaptation model in athletics are discussed, as well as the importance of challenging assumptions and continuous learning. The evolution of training methods and the significance of a base phase are examined. The podcast highlights the importance of change, continuous improvement, and questioning assumptions in coaching.

Note: Today is the last day to get exclusive running bonuses with the purchase of my new book, THE PASSION PARADOX! Check them out here. On this episode, we take on a very important topic, digging ourselves out of burnout. Both Jon and I have suffered through the ills of burnout. What we’ve found is…

Note: Today is the last day to get exclusive running bonuses with the purchase of my new book, THE PASSION PARADOX! Check them out here. On this weeks episode, we bring in a special guest, Mario Fraioli of The Morning Shakeout to discuss the IAAF’s latest rule changes, how it impacts the Us Olympic Trials,…