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  Are you a smaller college, facility or business owner who is looking to take their sports performance program to the next level? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode. Dr. Anne Beethe currently serves as the Director of Peak Performance at Colby College, a high performance model housing Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Mental Performance, Nutrition, and Sport Science. And in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how she built an amazing high-performance program with limited people, funds and resources – something I’m sure many of us can relate to!   Quotable Quotes: The more a team has engaged with us – more entry points, more contacts – the more likely they are to succeed   When whoop first came out and coaches were like, why are my athletes better in the yellow? I’m like, “it’s okay if they’re not in the green!”   We have to work as our own team to make sure this all works together       This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Dr. Anne Beethe’s background, and how she originally got started in the world of physical prep The pros and cons of starting a high-performance model at a D-3 school. How to strategically invest in technology that will move the needle in YOUR environment. Why objective data is so critical to athletic development and performance. How you allocate resources when there’s only a handful of coaches and 750 athletes to manage! The importance of “Failing Gracefully” Why the most successful teams at Colby have jumped head first into the high-performance model How to build a tight knit team and community to help ensure success! Anne’s advice to anyone who wants to get started on this path, and ways she’s learned from her mistakes along the way!     Connect with Anne: Colby Peak Performance on Instagram Dr. Anne Beethe on Instagram   Related Links: Ryan Horn on NIL, the Transfer Portal, and the Evolution of a Coach   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way. Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session. Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Building a High-Performance Model on a Budget with Dr. Anne Beethe appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

What’s the difference – or maybe the intersection – between self-control, self-discipline and self-belief? And even if you don’t care so much about the semantics and definitions, how can YOU build more of each to become an upgraded version of yourself? This is something I’ve been fascinated by for the bulk of my adult life, and today Cody McBroom and I are going to break all this down in detail. Now if you’ve never heard of Cody before, he’s the owner of Tailored Coaching Method and the Choose Hard podcast. But perhaps most importantly, he’s a guy that’s helped thousands of people lose weight – and if you’ve ever coached anyone on nutrition, you know that self-control, self-discipline and self-belief are all KEY factors in their success.   Quotable Quotes: Choose hard, because the hard path leads to the good result   Self-discipline is doing what you don’t want to do repetitively to get the result you want   Awareness precedes change; knowing the challenge is coming helps you face it   Borrow belief from others; their success can inspire your own   The quicker you act, the shorter the feedback loop, the more it reaffirms your belief   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Why Cody was drawn to learning more about self-control, self-discipline, self-belief and self-respect The power of “Choosing Hard” versus taking the easy way out How your environment and the people around you positively (or negatively) impact your self-control The power of “If-Then” Frameworks to make decision-making less stressful and more automatic Struggling with self-confidence? Why you should “borrow belief” from others to drive your journey The power of positive feedback loops, and how they can fuel your self-belief and performance How to overcome self-doubt – once and for all The 10,000 Hour Rule: Is it really as easy as logging 10k hours to become an expert? A few final takeaways to make sure YOU upgrade your training, coaching and your life!     Connect with Cody: Cody on Instagram Tailored Coaching Method Website Choose Hard Podcast   Related Links: Cody’s Previous Physical Prep Podcast Shows Cody’s Series The Science of Self-Control Develop More Discipline: A Science-Backed Plan Scientific Way to Build More Self-Belief Earning Your Self Respect   Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic! Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel? Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes? If so, you need to check out Train Heroic. I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none. To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic. Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that. So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Cody McBroom on Building Unbreakable Self-Control, Self-Discipline, and Self-Belief appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

You know how I know Cassanandra Forsythe is awesome? She said a big part of why she got into strength training and working out was watching one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid – American Gladiators! Now in all seriousness, sporting a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and a Masters Degree in Nutrition & Metabolism, Cass really is a force both in the strength and conditioning and nutrition spaces, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring her on the show. And today, we’re going to talk about her work with young female athletes, and how she’s helping them not only train for performance but also nourish their bodies along the way!   Quotable Quotes: I wanted to be that professor that students remember for making a real impact.   Empowering young athletes to become machines that won’t break is my mission.   Yoga was a new challenge that humbled me and transformed my approach to fitness.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Cassandra’s journey from a fascination with American Gladiators to leader in the nutrition and exercise science spaces. How chronic lower back pain and health challenges early in life lead her to the worlds of training and nutrition. Why it’s so important to Cass to blend the science but also the real-world/practical sides of training. Her overall teaching philosophy, and why it extends beyond education and moves towards inspiration. How to create programs that are truly fun and engaging for young athletes. The massive shift in the fitness industry from aesthetics to performance training. Thoughts on getting your female athletes to focus on fueling and nourishment versus “diets.” Why she originally got started in yoga, and how it’s helped fill in gaps with her physical development. How YOU can get started with yoga or mobility, and why it can help you not only train longer, but stay healthier to boot!     Connect with Cassandra: Cassandra on Instagram Cassandra on Facebook   Level Up Your Exercise Selection and Technique with Whatsthatstrap! Are you looking for ways to coach more effectively while cuing less? Or getting your clients and athletes into the right position WITHOUT overwhelming them with 35 cues every set? If so, you need to check out Whatsthatstrap! What’s That Strap makes specialty cable machine attachments that are specifically designed for rotation and multidirectional movement. The 3D Strap is amazing for driving separation between the hips and shoulders like you would in tennis, golf, baseball or even basketball, but it can also be used to resist rotation in standard weight room exercises like squats and lunges as well. And while the 3D Strap is awesome, I also find myself using their chop handles all the time as well. Whether it’s for exercises like chops and lifts, or just using them as a bonus sled dragging attachment, I absolutely love their versatility. To learn more about Whatsthatstrap or pick up a 3D Strap or chop handles, head over to WhatsThatStrap.com and use the discount code RTS at checkout to get free shipping on all US orders. I know you’re going to love training with their attachments!   Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post How to Train and Fuel the Next Generation of Female Athletes with Cassandra Forsythe appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Look my friend – like it or not, 2026 is right around the corner. Which leads me to a simple question: Will this be your best year EVER? Whether we’re talking about growing your fitness business, becoming a better coach, or just leading a more authentic and genuine life, I really think today’s episode is going to help! Andy McCloy is the owner of Body Creations Inc in Madison, Alabama, and the co-founder of Built to Last Gym, which he started with the one and only Luka Hocevar. And in this episode, we’re going to talk about how to take YOUR business, coaching and LIFE to the next level in 2026!   Quotable Quotes: If it’s not on my calendar, it doesn’t exist   The more offers you make, the more opportunities you have to make a sale   You have to become the best version of yourself   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: A little bit about Andy, and what’s new in his neck of the woods Why it’s so critical as a trainer or coach to get clear on the lifestyle you want to lead FIRST The power of living in your calendar (and Andy’s simple rule for doing this better!) How to get over sales feeling “Slimy” Why you absolutely, positively need to make more offers What drove Andy and Luka Hocevar to start the Built to Last Gym mentorship 1-2 things you can start doing right now, TODAY, to make 2026 your best year EVER     Connect with Andy: Built to Last Gym Website   Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification Are you a young fitness trainer or coach? Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful? Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others? It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified! If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification. In this massive course, you’ll learn: How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line! This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career. So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today! Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Building a Fitness Business that Works for YOUR Life with Andy McCloy appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’ve ever competed in strength sport, you know the platform can be a lonely place. You’ve trained for weeks or months on end, and here you are – standing in front of a bunch of strangers, trying to move a weight you’ve never lifted before. So what happens when things go wrong? You miss your first lift? Your legs feel heavy? Or anxiety kicks in and your brain starts to spaz out? Well luckily whether it’s on the platform, in sports, or just in life, today’s guest is going to help us out! Wil Fleming is an Olympic weightlifting coach, author of Strong Mind, and the founder of 1Kilo, where he has helped athletes from youth beginners to Olympians unlock their potential through world-class training and mental performance strategies. A former collegiate hammer thrower and Masters World Champion in weightlifting, Wil has coached multiple national champions and Olympians, including during the Paris 2024 Games. And in this episode, we’re going to help you and/or your athletes take their mindset to the next level!   Quotable Quotes: More lifts are made or missed in people’s heads than through their actual movements   Mental toughness is making a mistake and then having the wherewithal to come back   Confidence is earned through previous performances, not just by telling yourself you’re a winner   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Wil’s journey from collegiate thrower to Masters World Champion and elite-level Olympic weightlifting coach Why he decided to write an entire book revolving around mindset training for lifters The most common issues that strength athletes deal with, and how to address them How to deal with negative self-talk, and turn it from a negative into a positive The role visualization should play in your training, and how to use it for maximal success Wil’s “Fix it Framework”  – or what do do when things aren’t going your way! How identity and self-perception influence athletic success A discussion on different types of lifters (ie low motivation, struggles on game day, etc.) and how to manage them Arousal: Finding the sweet spot so you perform at your best 1 or 2 things that everyone who listens can use and apply TODAY to get more out of their time in the gym!     Related Links: Wil Fleming on IG Strong Mind Book The Mastery App   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way. Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session. Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Earned Confidence, Fix it Frameworks and Buildng a High-Performance Mindset with Wil Fleming appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Ian Oskar Katanec, a manual therapist and strength coach, shares insights from his diverse background, including motocross and working with elite soccer players. He discusses the alarming rise of hamstring strains and groin pulls, attributing this to biomechanics and training mismanagement. Ian emphasizes proper positioning in rehabilitation, the importance of exercises done correctly, and the significance of foot mechanics in injury prevention. His holistic approach and practical advice aim to revolutionize how athletes recover and maintain peak performance.

In this engaging discussion, mental performance practitioner Brady Howe clarifies the roles of different mental health professionals. Jump coach Joel Smith shares innovative jump training techniques, emphasizing varied drills and arm mechanics. Nutrition expert Christina Chu critiques trendy supplements, urging listeners to save their money. Exercise scientist Jim Stoppani talks caffeine and effective performance nutrients, while coach Ken Vick explores eccentric training methods. Finally, Dr. John Rusin distinguishes credentialed coaches from influencers, advocating for real-world experience in coaching.

Dan Lorenz, Director of Sports Medicine at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, explores the intricacies of ACL rehabilitation and return-to-play strategies. He emphasizes the importance of pre-operative care to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes. Dan discusses the psychological aspects of recovery, the necessity of trust in the rehab process, and how open communication between therapists and coaches can enhance recovery. He also highlights the role of blood flow restriction training and the risk factors for re-tearing. Dan's insightful advice urges patience for long-term success.

Explore essential tips for coaches aiming to enhance their happiness and success. Discover the importance of lifestyle design and living beneath your means. Learn how to craft a fulfilling career while prioritizing personal life. Uncover the value of fostering a supportive coaching inner circle and the necessity of practicing self-care. Find out why it’s beneficial to outsource certain wellness tasks and how to master recovery techniques. Finally, reflect on the positive impact you have on your clients every day.

In this engaging discussion, veteran coach Dave Gleason shares insights from over 30 years in youth strength and conditioning. He highlights the challenges young athletes face today, including rising injury rates and the pressures of early specialization. Dave emphasizes the importance of recovery, fostering a positive relationship with fitness, and the need for holistic development. He also offers practical advice for parents and coaches to help athletes navigate their journeys, stressing that connection and individualized care are paramount in training.