The Principles of Performance

          As the CEO and Performance Consultant at RockySnyder, Rocky brings over 30 years of experience in biomechanics, motor neurology, and human movement to the forefront of training and rehabilitation. His innovative approach has driven championship success from high school courts to national collegiate arenas, contributing to recent titles for Scotts Valley High School Girls Basketball and the storied UConn Women’s Basketball program. Named Personal Trainer of the Year by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Rocky’s work goes beyond traditional strength and conditioning. His cutting-edge methodology emphasizes movement quality, postural alignment, and functional balance to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. Through his in-person workshops, online courses, speaking engagements, and the Zelos Podcast, Rocky empowers fitness, health, and sports professionals to challenge outdated training models and unlock new levels of performance for their clients, patients, and athletes. His books and training equipment further support professionals in mastering biomechanics and movement optimization. Links: https://www.rockysnyder.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockysnyder_RTC/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockysnyder/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockySnyder Zelos Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sxRA20nv1dHY5YdVSTbPQ — Get your FREE eBook and Webinar at www.foreverclientformula.com The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

          In this episode, Eric and Mike break down and discuss the current state of fitness education, including the following: • Academia vs For-Profit Education – Letters after your name vs real-world experience – Variety of paths and opportunities in the field • The Impact of the Pandemic – Changeover of the industry – Shift to online courses – Loss of communication skills – Lack of hands-on training • The “Old School” Model – Weekend courses and certifications – Methods vs Principles – “Choose your guru” – Industry leader confusion • What Trainers are Investing In – Business development vs training excellence – Biggest current opportunities – How to choose what is best for your career • What does the future hold? – More crowded marketplace – The “6-24” timeline – Mentorship and intensives   — Get your FREE eBook and Webinar at www.foreverclientformula.com The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

          In this episode, Mike and Eric break down “Functional” training and what that means in 2025: • Defining “Functional” – The Webster’s Dictionary definition – Is it defined by what it is or what it does? • History of “Functional” – Pre-bodybuilding – Late 90s / Early 2000 – Current state • Why does it matter? – Is your training contributing to or taking away from your function? – What is the scale or measure? • Are function and performance the same? – Robustness, Adaptability and Resiliency – The Cost of Specificity • Hardware vs Software – Skill acquisition and movement execution – Pattern development and movement as a habit – Coaching vs Reflexive demonstration – Structure driving function versus the opposite   — Get your FREE eBook and Webinar at www.foreverclientformula.com The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

          Isabella Mainwaring is a former strategy consultant to FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies, including global leaders at the World Economic Forum and clients at the forefront of scientific research. She advised CEOs on growth, positioning and transformation at the highest levels of business. Alongside her corporate career, Isabella spent 18 years immersed in her personal hormone and fertility journey – eventually leaving consulting to study psychology, trauma recovery, hormone science, and nervous system regulation. She went on to develop the ThetaSomatics method and the Root Restoration Hormone Healing Model. Two evidence-based frameworks designed to help women address the root causes of burnout, regulate their stress response, rebalance their hormones, and step into their full potential.   Links: Website: https://isabellamainwaring.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabella.mainwaring/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@isabella.mainwaring?lang=en Newsletter: https://power-haus.kit.com/f61de4445b Free ThetaSomatics practice: https://isabellamainwaring.com/pages/free-thetasomatics%E2%84%A2-practice   — The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

          Dr. Stephane Gregory is the Director of Sports Rehabiltation for the Chinese Weightlifting system as well as the founder of Dynamis.   Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephperformance/ Twitter: https://x.com/stephanegregory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephane-gregory- 62992135/?originalSubdomain=ca   — The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

          Steven Terry is the creator of the Body Lever. After his own battle struggling with my chronic pain, Steven acquired a broad knowledge base of movement skills and self-care know how from a great number of yogis abroad. He has been able to instruct thousands on how the use of the Body Lever and Handy Lever massage tools can improve the feeling of bodily space, quality of movement, and the internal experience of the human form.   Links: https://www.thebodylever.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevewiththesticks/ Twitter: https://x.com/thebodylever?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.terry.1654/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-terry-bb73b7113/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodylever4782   — The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

          Dr. Chris Koutures earned his B.S. in Kinesiology at UCLA and then went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and spent three additional years in Madison for his pediatric residency working in one of the first pediatric sports medicine programs in the United States. After returning to California in 1997, Dr. Koutures completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship with UC San Diego. He is a team physician for USA Volleyball, the U.S. Figure Skating Sports Medicine Network, Cal State Fullerton Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Chapman University Volleyball Department. In 2008, Dr. Koutures fulfilled a lifetime dream by serving as the Medical Team Physician for USA Volleyball and Table Tennis in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Dr. Koutures is currently a mentor for pediatric residents and medical and athletic training students and speaks at local, regional, and national conferences on sports medicine topics. He recently completed a six-year elected term as a member of the Executive Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and has also authored over 25 published articles   Links: https://activekidmd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activekidmd/ Twitter: https://x.com/dockoutures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-koutures-md-faap- 1a29051a/   — The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

          Elevating the Profession Guest: Ron McKeefery Bio: Ron McKeefery is currently the Special Assistant to the Head Coach – High Performance Culture at the University of Alabama. Prior to Bama, Coach McKeefery was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football at the University of Washington. Coach McKeefery has served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at both the Professional and Collegiate level. Working with such professional organizations as the: Cincinnati Bengals (NFL), Kansas City Royals (MLB), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) and the Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe), and collegiate programs such as: Fresno State, Eastern Michigan University, University of Tennessee, and the University of South Florida He holds a PhD in Christian Counseling, a Master’s in Adult Education, and dual Bachelor degrees in Biology and Physical Education and he has served as the Vice President of Performance and Education for PLAE. Coach McKeefery has not just developed players; he has also mentored numerous Strength and Conditioning Coaches that have gone on to great success in the field. Coach McKeefery is also a sought-after industry speaker, as well as the author of the #1 Amazon International Bestseller(s) “CEO Strength Coach” and “Weight Room Wisdom”. Additionally, he has been published in the NSCA Journal, American Football Monthly, and numerous other publications. Coach McKeefery has twice been named Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year and was awarded the International Coach of the Year by S&C Education based in the United Kingdom. In 2013, he was honored as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, considered the highest honor that can be achieved as a strength and conditioning coach. Links: https://www.ronmckeefery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmckeefery/ Twitter: https://x.com/rmckeefery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmckeefery/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RonMcKeefery — The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

          Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, speaker, and writer, whose work has appeared in Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, Testosterone Nation, Bodybuilding.com, Stack Magazine, and Muscle & Strength, to name a few. His innovative PPSC courses in-pain-free performance training systems have been taught to thousands of personal trainers, strength coaches and rehabilitation professionals from across the world. John holds advanced degrees in both exercise science and physical therapy, Dr. Rusin has developed performance, regeneration, and aesthetics programs for some of the world’s best strength, power, and endurance athletes. Dr. Rusin’s present and past client list include MLB All- Stars, NFL All-Pros, Olympic Gold, Bronze and Silver Medalists, World- Record-Holding Powerlifters, Elite Bodybuilders and Figure Competitors, All- World IronMan Triathletes, and top professional athletes from eight of the major American professional sports leagues.   Links: www.getPPSC.com www.drjohnrusin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohnrusin/   Click here to check out John’s latest book: Pain-Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter, and Build an Unbreakable Body: https://a.co/d/2CGisSy   — The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

        Dr. Mark Kovacs is the founder of the Kovacs Institute and is a globally recognized expert in human performance, sports/executive science, and leader in the health and wellness sector. Mark is a former professional athlete and All-American and NCAA doubles champion in tennis at Auburn University. Now turned performance physiologist, he holds a PhD in Human Performance (Exercise Physiology) with more than two decades of applied research and field experience. Dr. Kovacs is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) and Master Tennis Performance Specialist (MTPS) through the iTPA, and in 2012 he was the youngest ever recipient of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award. Dr. Kovacs has worked with world-class athletes—including Grand Slam tennis champions, NBA All-Stars, 200 million dollar athletes and Olympic medalists—as well as C-suite leaders, Fortune 100 companies, and national sports federations. Dr. Kovacs previously served in senior executive roles at Pepsico, Gatorade, Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) and as the VP of Health & Performance for the largest wellness resort healthcare company in the United States. Dr. Kovacs also has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, abstracts and book chapters and serves as the Executive Director of the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA), has been on the Medical Advisory Group for the US Open Tennis Championships.   Links: www.mark-kovacs.com www.kovacsinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkkovacs/ Twitter: https://x.com/mkovacsphd?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkovacsphd/   — The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/