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Here are a few interesting questions to ask yourself… How do the stories you were told during childhood impact you as an adult? How do “unconfident” athletes shift their mindset to unlock their true potential? And how can activities like journaling or simply being still help you gain clarity in your life? Well if any of these sound of interest to you, you’re going to love today’s episode with Courtney Delks! Courtney is a former Indiana Miss Basketball and Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year. And after her high school career, she went on to star at Purdue for 4 years. Since 2015, Courtney and her husband Jordan own Compete Training Academy, where they help athletes take their game AND their mindset to the next level. And in this episode we’re going to take a deep dive into mindset, and how you can improve either yours or that of the athletes you work with!   Quotable Quotes: Clarity is the number one. If you don’t have clarity on who you want to be, where you’re going, you’re just existing —– Confidence is a skill that we can develop. It’s not something you’re born with. —– Journaling is like running the dishwasher. It’s like brushing your teeth. You gotta focus on getting out the bad and celebrating the good. —– You have to start saying no and taking things away to become who you want to be. —– We all have something we struggle with, and the stories we tell ourselves are so powerful.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Courtney’s journey in physical prep – from Indiana Miss Basketball to owner of Compete Training Academy. Her core philosophy when it comes to mindset, and the importance of clarity, alignment and action. How anxiety and the role of mindset helped Courtney evolve and overcome obstacles. Her definition of “confidence” – and how you can built it if you don’t have it! How the stories we tell ourselves (or were told TO US) as kids impact our lives. The power of journaling – and how to get started with it today Why prompts can absolutely help you stick with journaling for the long haul. Actionable items you can start doing TODAY to improve your mindset and lock in on your goals!     Connect with Courtney: Compete Training Academy on IG Courtney Delks on IG Compete Training Academy Website   Related Links: Complete Coach Cert Atomic Habits Book – James Clear Sandy San Miguel – My Kids Coach   Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press! Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress? It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world. So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day. Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking. Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features. And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes. Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions. So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.   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 Courtney Delks on Clarity, Intentionality, and Building a Winning Mindset appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

It’s been a hot minute, so let’s do a Q&A episode! Whether it’s business development, writing better training programs, or just getting more buy-in from your clients and athletes, these shows are always fun because I know they can help YOU get better results. Plus, if you’re a reader and want to run a better business, make more money, or just be more efficient and productive with your time, the first question alone is worth the price of admission!   Quotable Quotes: It’s all those small wins that you stack up over the course of weeks, months, and years that really make a profound impact —– My goal is not for your kid to be the best in two to three months… I’m playing the long game for you and for them. —– If you want to be successful in training or sport, be obsessed. Immerse yourself in the culture and consume everything you can.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Life updates: 21st wedding anniversary, 17th gym anniversary, and Kendall’s soccer wins! My absolute FAVORITE books for anyone who is looking to become a better business owner or make more money. The advice I’d give to someone who is looking to open their own gym – and questions you MUST ask yourself first! More advice on how to leave a corporate training gym and make sure you’re really ready to do this on your own. Olympic lifts for basketball players: Yeah or Nay? (Hint: Context and development matter) The exact steps I’d take if I wanted to work in pro baseball – but this one is relevant to anyone who has lofty career goals. Thoughts on assessments and training for clients 60-80 years old. How to get buy-in with parents and young athletes about following a real PROCESS – not just doing a bunch of smoke and mirrors training.     Related Links: Perfect Week Formula Perfect Day Formula The Slight Edge Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits Profit First Legacy: 15 Lessons in Leadership Getting Things Done Traction   Related Shows: Alywn Cosgrove Episode Andy McCloy Shows   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 Business Building Tips, Favorite Books and Young Athelte Buy-In appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Frustration over the current coaching landscape leads to a passionate plea for developing well-rounded young athletes. The conversation highlights the limitations of the 'plug and play' mentality, emphasizing the importance of nurturing individual skills and resilience. Coaching strategies differ significantly between young athletes and professionals, focusing on foundational movement competencies. Utilizing advanced technology for performance testing is explored, alongside the need for holistic training that embraces rhythm, coordination, and jumping techniques.

As a physical therapist, how does your assessment drive personalized rehab programs? How do you educate your patients, especially with all of the noise they get from social media? And last but not least, how do you keep someone locked in, engaged and focused over a rehab that could take 6, 9 or even as long as 12 months to come back from? Well if any of this sounds interesting to you, you’re going to love today’s show! Dr. Amy Atmore currently serves as the Director of Rehabilitation for the New Orleans Pelicans. She has worked in both the NFL and NBA sectors and in her 15th year of practice. And in this show, we’re going to talk about what it really takes to rehab athletes at the highest level!   Quotable Quotes: My foundation is teaching the tools so that patients can take care of themselves —– I think having the ability to be patient and listen to the individual, get to know them and figure out what their individualized preferences are is probably the biggest thing I’ve learned over the last five years. —– Don’t be afraid to leap out on your own to go for what you want.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Amy’s journey from Beaverton, Oregon, to NBA physical therapist. Her initial indecision in college, and why she changed majors multiple times before settling on physical therapy. How a significant injury during a ski trip led Amy to explore physical therapy as a career. The importance of individualized care and teaching patients to manage their own health. Amy’s career path, including working with brain injury patients and transitioning to sports medicine. Her experience working with professional athletes, including her role with the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans. How the mental and emotional side of the equation impact long-term rehabilitation. The importance of continuing education and staying current with evolving practices in physical therapy. How she stays patient and works to understand individual preferences to achieve success with athletes. Her advice for aspiring physical therapists and the the value of stepping out of one’s comfort zone.     Connect with Amy: Amy Atmore on IG   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 Amy Atmore on the Mental and Emotional Impact of Long-Term Rehab appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine? And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games so you can perform at the highest level? Well whether we’re talking collegiate sports or the professional ranks, today’s guest has kind of seen it all! From her start at Clemson, to her time at Mississippi State and Pitt, to her current gig with the Houston Astros, Stephanie Grubbs has left a lasting and positive impact at every step along her way. And today, we’re going to talk about how to effectively strength train and recover when time is more limited than ever before!   Quotable Quotes: I think just making sure you’re surrounding yourself with people that are constantly trying to elevate themselves —– If you’re not being challenged, you’re in the wrong spot —– Good coaches are good coaches. And I’m lucky that I had mentors that never looked at me like, “Steph’s a female. I don’t know if she can train the baseball players”   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Stephanie shares her journey from college sports to working with the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball. The differences between collegiate and professional sports environments, and the differences in the coach-athlete relationship. Stephanie’s insights on microdosing strength training and its application across different sports. The importance of recovery modalities and how they are implemented in professional sports. Stephanie’s approach to continuing education and the value of networking and site visits. The role of mentorship in Stephanie’s career and advice for young females entering the strength and conditioning field. A frank discussion on the challenges and rewards of working in a male-dominated industry. Stephanie’s aspirations for the future, including her interest in writing a book. The impact of professional sports schedules on personal and professional life. And last but not least, the importance of adaptability and creativity in coaching.     Connect with Stephanie: Stephanie on Instagram   Related Links: First 90 Days Book Peak Mind Book Corey Schlesinger Podcasts Rick Franzblau on Bucketing Athletes, Arm Care and Reverse Engineering the Sport of Baseball   Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press! Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress? It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world. So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day. Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking. Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features. And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes. Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions. So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.   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 Stephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Gareth Sapstead, a coach specializing in physique transformation and owner of EPT Coaching, shares his expertise on body transformations. He discusses the key differences between training for photoshoots versus general weight loss. Gareth emphasizes the importance of personalized training regimens and the value of incremental progress in achieving fitness goals. He also explores challenges in targeting stubborn body parts and the balance between powerlifting and bodybuilding techniques. Insights on financial management in the fitness industry add a practical layer to his transformative approach.

Why is strength important for basketball players? And are the ways we currently evaluate strength relevant to the sport? As a coach or clinician, how do you toe that line between optimizing and improving movement, while still getting REAL training adaptations? And what’s the difference between kinetic and regional interdependence, and why should you care? Well if you’re curious about any of these topics, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode. Jarred Boyd is a doctor of physical therapy and is currently the Director of Rehabilitation for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. And in this episode, we’re going to talk about optimizing movement, getting strong, and keeping your hoopers healthy!   Quotable Quotes: The demands (of basketball) are going to be highly predicated on the ability to maintain the pace. We have to put on our clinical thinking or Sherlock Holmes hat, and ask, “what do we double click on and focus on?” Strength is this higher order construct. There’s many iterations of strength, just like there are many different pasta dishes.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Jarred’s background and journey into the NBA. Starting from the ground up, what Jarred would do to develop an ELITE basketball player physically. The needs and demands of the modern NBA. How valuable is strength? And what are some of the best ways to evaluate it? Neurology vs. biology in strength, and why some may be more important than others at the elite level. The role of isolation and/or machine-based exercises in programs (and how I’ve come full-circle on this thanks to guys like Jarred!) Finding the balance between “movement optimization” while still training and developing neuromuscular adaptations. The difference between kinetic and regional interdependence, and why one is potentially more valuable than the other. Jarred’s advice to young fitness pros, and why content creation has been such a valuable outlet for him as a practitioner and coach.     Connect with Jarred: Jarred on Instagram   Related Links: Chris Chase podcasts ESchmitt podcast   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 Jarred Boyd on Adaptive Intent, Mental Models, and Building Elite Basketball Players appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Are you getting older, and worried about age-related decline? Are you interested in learning more about blood work, and how it can help you optimize your body? Or do you just want some super practical tips on how to live a longer, healthier life? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s show with Christian LaValle! Christian is the President of Metabolic Elite, a cutting-edge performance health and supplement company known for its proprietary LIPOTAB Technology. A former Division I linebacker at Texas Tech University, Christian holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Human Performance. And today, we’re going to take a deep dive into helping YOU perform at your absolute best.   Quotable Quotes: I think elite performance are people that have really elite blood work. It’s very rare that people come in and have their biochemistry dialed in.   Supplements are great, but not everyone listening is at a point in time or maybe in their life where they can invest hundreds or thousands of dollars into supplements.   If you can believe in yourself when no one else does, I think that’s like a superpower in today’s society.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Christian’s background – from college football player, to D1 strength coach, to company president The guiding principles behind Metabolic Elite (ME), and how they try to distinguish themselves from other supplement companies Why blood work is important, and where to start if you’re new to the game The importance of focusing on foundational health and wellness FIRST, before taking 73 supplements every day Why ME chose the specific supplements for their site, and why they don’t offer a lot of the “traditional” stuff Interested in healing some soft-tissue injuries? Learn more about BPC-157 What drives cognitive decline, and specific supplements that might help mitigate or slow those changes Low-cost, high ROI activities that you can start implementing TODAY to live a longer, healthier life!     Connect with Christian: Christian LaValle on Instagram Metabolic Elite on IG   Related Links: Metabolic Elite Website Blood Never Lies Book Peptide Handbook BPC-157 White Sheet   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 Christian LaValle on Helping High Performers Be Elite for Life appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Hey friend! We’re going to try something new today, with a pot luck episode that’s one part Q&A mixed with some of our usual solo episode flair. Because whether it was online mentees, observers who have come into the gym, our team of independent contractors or people coming in to attend the Lee Taft seminar, I’ve had A LOT of the same conversations lately. People want to know how to run their business more effectively. How to get out of their own heads and coach more effectively. Or they just want to know…would I ever take an intern again? Well this episode has a little something for everyone, so let’s dive in!   Quotable Quotes: People crave simplicity. They don’t want fancy – they want a system that’s intuitive and user-friendly. If you’re a serious coach, you have to get off social media and go to somebody else’s gym and watch them coach.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: If you want scalability, why you MUST lock in your scheduling and billing processes. What should you do if you end up giving a “private” workout in a group session? Struggling with your coaching confidence? Here’s what I’d do if I were you… The 1% better principle, and why every coach north of 10 years should be adhering to it. Would I consider taking another intern? Maybe…but here’s what they CAN’T do Reflections on my Strong for Life Masterclass, and why they’re mutually beneficial for me and you.     Related Links: Strong for Life Training Program Everyday Athlete Training Program   Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press! Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress? It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world. So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day. Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking. Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features. And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes. Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions. So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.   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 Confidence in Coaching, Continuing Education, and Business Optimization appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you came up in a Division 1 S&C setting, chances are you spent at least some time around football. At Ball State, we have a team of 4-5 coaches who all worked with different sports – baseball, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, volleyball, you name it – but when football came in, it was all hands on deck. And here’s the thing – football has arguably the strongest S&C culture of all the sports, but does that mean we should be dogmatic about how we think about S&C for the actual sport? Does that mean we can’t evolve? Or get better at how we prepare our athletes for sport? I don’t think so…and I feel like today’s guest would agree! Cam Josse is currently working with the Detroit Lions as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach. Prior to joining the lions he worked at Auburn, IU and DeFranco’s Strength. And today, we’re going to challenge a lot of the old-school thoughts when it comes to football strength and conditioning!   Everything you do is just a fractal piece of organization of the entire system. So if you’re not ultimately training for what you do as an athlete, then your training could potentially be misguided. – Cam Josse   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Cam gives a little insight into his career path and his various stops along the way. Why program design should start with the game you play and work backwards. The bandwidths of speed training, and some thoughts on “how much is enough.” Why speed training will vary greatly between athletes, as well as between positions on the football field. Thoughts on power training, and why we may need to look back 40-50 years to find some “new” answers. How Cam’s strength programming has evolved, and how he tailors workouts to individual athletes. Do you REALLY need heavy strength training in your program? (This question and though alone is worth the price of admission.) Thoughts on “touching” intensity, balanced with keeping athletes healthy. Is it about 1-2 all out efforts? Or being able to hit those efforts repeatedly? How the integration of various training methods can enhance overall athletic performance.     Connect with Cam: Twitter   Related Links: Cam’s Previous Shows Westside for Skinny Bastards   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 Cam Josse on Alternative Ways to Build Speed, Strength and Power in Football Players appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.