The Principles of Performance

In this episode Eric and Mike bare their souls and confess some of the mistakes that they have made in their careers in the professional development, coaching and programming, as well as in business. Find out what we have learned through theses experiences and how they made us better and how you can save yourself the time and energy of making them yourself.

Kyle Sottung is the Director of Programming and Product Development for Iron Tribe Fitness in Birmingham, AL, where he manages all aspects of program delivery, athlete experience, and quality control for the 30 location fitness brand. Prior to joining IronTribe, Kyle was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and before that he was the Director of Sport Performance at the Lee Taft Speed Academy in Queensbury, NY He holds both an B.S. and M.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences from Ithaca College, as well as countless certifications including CSCS, USAW, StrongFirst, RKC, CrossFit, FMS, TRX, FRC and Precision Nutrition. Links: https://franep.com/client/iron-tribe-fitness/module/support-team-6/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.sottung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsottung/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/coachsottung?lang=en

Scott Duggan is a Strength and Conditioning Coach who currently serves as the Director of Operations for Athletic Evolution in Massachusetts. Prior to joining Athletic Evolution, Scott led the Assumption College Football summer strength and conditioning program. He is a former captain of Hudson High School’s football and ice hockey teams. Scott graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a degree in Kinesiology. During his college years, he was a member of the UMass Amherst football team and earned the UMass special teams “Player of the Year” in 2010 while starting at fullback. Scott has worked with every type of athlete from Youth to the Pros, including running NFL and NBA combine programs each winter and spring where his team has helped over 50 athletes sign NFL contracts and 4 athletes get drafted. In the fall of 2020 Scott was tasked with starting the Bentley University Strength and Conditioning Program. Scott continues to work daily with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Bentley University on the day-to-day operations of the program. More recently, Scott is also heavily involved with injury prevention and rehab. He takes pride in helping athletes come back from major injuries stronger and better than before their injury. Over the past 10 years Scott has helped over 80 athletes return to their sport following ACL surgery.   Links: https://www.athleticevolutionpt.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-duggan-0194335b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sduggan40/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AEScott2

Dan Hellman, licensed physical therapist and fitness professional, discusses client assessment evolution in physical therapy, Givoye's Soma method influence, ELDOA benefits for body awareness, and the interplay of stability and mobility in physical health.

Joe Lauzon is an American mixed martial artist who fights out of the United States. Joe competes in the UFC Lightweight division and currently is fourth on the list for all-time performance bonuses. If you have watched Joe compete, you’ll understand why- it’s never a dull moment when he steps in the octagon. In addition to being a professional fighter, Joe owns and operates Lauzon MMA located in Raynham Massachusetts.   Links: https://lauzonmma.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelauzon/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joelauzon/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JoeLauzon

FMS Co-Founder Dr. Lee Burton received his Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training from Appalachian State University and his Master Degree in Education with an emphasis in athletic training from Old Dominion University. Lee received his Doctorate Degree from Virginia Tech with an emphasis in Health Promotion and Wellness. He attained his Certification of Athletic Training through the NATA- BOC and his Certification of Strength and Conditioning through the NSCA. He has presented internationally on numerous sports medicine topics. Additionally, Lee has authored book chapters and articles in a variety of sports medicine journals and produced instructional videos concerning functional applications for treatment, assessment and conditioning of active individuals. Lee consults with a wide variety of organizations and individuals including NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, military/government entities, as well as the Cooper and Mayo Clinics on injury prevention and performance enhancement.   Links: https://www.functionalmovement.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-burton-91956a120/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lburtonfms01/

Matt Chatham is a former NFL linebacker who came into the pros as an undrafted rookie out of Division II South Dakota in 2000, Matt spent six seasons with the New England Patriots before joining the New York Jets. Playing in 91 games, he totaled 143 combined tackles and recovered two fumbles, one which he returned 38 yards for a touchdown against the Giants in 2003, as well as earned himself three Super Bowl rings. Matt was pre-law student coming out of college, doubling in criminal justice and English. He returned to school following his playing days and earned an MBA from Babson College. Spending 12 years as a football analyst with the New England Sports Network and working college games for ESPN and the ACC Network, Matt also wrote for the Boston Herald and The Athletic. But in June of 2022, he became one of the students at Babson College who wanted their own business. He created a product and has built a business around it – Rub Smoke Love.   Links: https://rubsmokelove.com

Dan John is an elite-level strength and weightlifting coach who has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan holds the American record in the Weight Pentathlon, has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting and Highland Games. Dan now gives workshops around the world, writes books, hosts The Dan John Podcast, and works with private clients from all walks of life including professional athletes and military personnel.   Links: https://danjohnuniversity.com LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/danjohnuniversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdanjohn/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachDanJohn1/?utm_medium=social& utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=my%20facebook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrf_X- KnNGBy75IGsPuI7AQ

Pratik Patel is a former Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Performance Nutrition in the NFL who now serves as a 1-on-1 Personal Coach, as well as an advisor and consultant to Startups and VCs in the Health and Wellness Industry.   Links: https://linktr.ee/pratikxpatel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pratikxpatel/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/PratikxPatel

Dan Swinscoe brings a unique perspective to solving movement problems and has spent the past 30 years treating and learning from his patients, some of which include athletes from the NFL, MLB, WNBA, professional golf, and many local doctors and their families. He is specialty trained and certified from the Titleist Performance Institute and Golf Digest as a Golf Medical and Golf Fitness Professional. He has certifications from NSCA, Functional Movement Screen, SFMA, FRR, FRC, USAW, OnBase University, and many others. Dan enjoys sharing what he has learned as a guest speaker to PT schools, professional and college sports teams, State Farm insurance, local Little Leagues, teaching his own course, Kettlebells for Clinicians, and as an assistant instructor for Clinic/Gym Hybrid, the Painfree Performance Specialist Certification and for Dynamic Variable Resistance Training.   Links: https://t2wclinic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danswinscoe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danswinscoe