The Principles of Performance

In this engaging conversation, Erica Suter, a seasoned Speed, Agility, and Strength Coach, shares her expertise as a 3-time college All-American and former semi-pro soccer player. She emphasizes the importance of representation among female coaches and how tailored training can empower young female athletes. Discussion highlights include the benefits of unilateral training and the critical role of strength, nutrition, and injury prevention strategies. Erica also advocates for unstructured play to develop creativity in youth sports, showcasing her commitment to fostering resilience in young athletes.

          Dr. Dan Braun received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Lebanon Valley College. Dan is passionate about performance training and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, especially the ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder injuries. Dan has researched the impact of manual therapy techniques at the ankle on improving range of motion and dynamic balance which was presented at APTA-Pennsylvania in Fall 2021. He is also the host of the Braun Performance and Rehab podcast (Formerly the Brawn Body Podcast) and is the Director of Rehabilitation for Isophit.   Links: https://braunpr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braun_pr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.braun.9/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-braun-398617125/ Braun Performance and Rehab Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4p2PNyXcOUAcSCT26zKVKg

Dr. Phil Maffetone, a pioneer in complementary medicine and sports nutrition, shares his groundbreaking insights on optimizing health and performance. He emphasizes the need for individualized training, heart rate monitoring, and recognizing the impact of nutrition and stress on fitness. Maffetone discusses the importance of balanced recovery, quality sleep, and the essential role of fun and humor in training. He also explores the therapeutic relationship between music and well-being, advocating for a holistic approach to athletic success.

Bill Hartman, an internationally recognized physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, shares insights from his work with athletes across major sports leagues. He discusses the importance of innovative practices in health and performance, the crucial role of connective tissue in movement, and how understanding the infrasternal angle can optimize training. Additionally, he emphasizes the link between breath and movement mechanics, showcasing the psychological aspects of performance. The conversation closes with a light-hearted nod to Batman, tying nostalgia to community engagement.

Carmen Bott holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Practicing Kinesiologist As a Physical Performance Coach, Carmen has 20+ years of hands-on experience training athletes from the Learn-to-train level to the High Performance & Professional level. Carmen has also evolved into an International Educator. She is sought after for her methodology & coaching tactics in preparing Combative & Repeat- Sprint Team Sport Athletes. She has consulted worldwide, been the guest on many podcasts and was a Keynote Speaker at the 2019 ASCA Conference. After several years of working with top Wrestlers, Carmen published The Wrestler’s Edge which has been sold worldwide. Carmen is also a Full-time Lecturer at Simon Fraser University teaching applied kinesiology. Links: https://www.coachbott.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbott/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinklikeascientistactlikeacoach Twitter/X: https://x.com/carmenbott LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Coachbott YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZAvBvrIgzqN_bBMG04WfA

Episode 100! We are celebrating this milestone by sharing stories and highlights from our first 100 episodes including clips from industry legends such as: -Joel Jamieson -Eric Cressey -Mike Boyle -Kelly Starrett -Gray Cook and many more!

Chase Cichos is a strength and conditioning coach to some of the top MMA and BJJ athletes in the world. He works out of EBS Performance in Costa Mesa, CA. Chase was a 2021 nominee for MMA Strength & Conditioning Coach of the year. Chase is also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Leo Vieira.   Links: https://ebsperformance.com/ https://chaseyourdreams247.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaseyourdreams_academy/

John O’Neil became a Co-Owner at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts in the fall of 2022 after serving as the Director of Performance since 2018. John oversees strength & conditioning coaching, program design, and continuing education at CSP-MA. An accomplished public speaker, John has lectured at more than a dozen national events, including the 2019 ABCA, 2022 World Baseball Coaches’ Convention, and three MA Baseball Coaches Association annual clinics. John coaches youth baseball during his free time, including his work with the Lincoln-Sudbury High School Varsity Baseball Program. He interned in player development for the Baltimore Orioles in 2012. He graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2014.   Links: https://cresseyperformance.com/csp-mass/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneilstrength/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/ONeilStrength

Troy Taylor is an internationally renowned human performance leader, with extensive experience developing and leading world class, multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively to connect high level strategic insights to operational execution. Troy is currently the Senior Director, Performance Innovation at Tonal. Troy leads a department established to drive evidence-based fitness and human performance thought leadership into all aspects of Tonal’s curriculum and product development as well as to conduct, commission and collaborate on peer-reviewed research to advance human potential through resistance training. Prior to joining Tonal, Troy was the High-Performance Director at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. In that role, Troy led the world-renowned U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance team, supporting their athletes in winning more than 500+ major international podiums between 2015 and 2021 and 15 medals (7 gold medals) at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games. Over his career, Troy has worked at 7 Olympic Games, supporting more than 500 Olympians and 50 Olympic medalists, presented at major international conferences around the globe, as well as mentored numerous early-stage sport technology companies   Links: Instagram: @strengthsciencetroy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-taylor-4577bb38/

Tim Anderson has been a personal trainer for over 20 years. He is an accomplished author and speaker and is known for streamlining complex ideas into simple and applicable information. He is passionate about helping people realize they were created to be strong and healthy. Tim has written and co-written many books on this subject including The Becoming Bulletproof Project, Habitual Strength, Pressing RESET, and Original Strength Performance. When it comes down to it, his message is simple yet powerful: We were created to feel good and be strong throughout life.   Links: https://originalstrength.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_sonofander/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-anderson-a667ba1b/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdd3- Th5NjqS5Wd2os9x5hw