The best rewards of working in the world of physical preparation and strength and conditioning aren’t always financial, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build monetary stability while doing what you love as a strength coach. Ron McKeefery, Assistant Athletics Director for Fresno State University, exemplifies how that’s possible. In fact, Ron—who is recognized internationally as a leader in sports development—is on his way to becoming the “million-dollar” strength coach. Twice named as the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year, Ron authored the Amazon best-seller, CEO Strength Coach, to help other strength and conditioning coaches become successful entrepreneurs in their careers. Ron joins me to discuss how young strength and conditioning coaches can set themselves up for success. He explains why becoming a great strength coach means becoming a great technician, manager, and entrepreneur. He highlights the role of community and culture and describes how he strove to cultivate them at Fresno State at the height of COVID-19. Ron also underscores the difference between being “credentialed” and being “qualified” and explains how delivering value is key to setting yourself apart in strength and conditioning.   In the coaching world, you have to create some form of stability through multiple sources of revenue, develop skill sets, and cultivate a community to be able to pivot quickly. – Ron McKeefery   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Opening a gym in the middle of the worst recession and how the world of physical preparation can toughen you up Ron’s background and what led him back to the world of collegiate strength and conditioning Challenges Ron faced during the onset of COVID-19 and how he evolved through it to maintain operations at Fresno State The difficulty of remote training and how Ron adapted his athletes at Fresno State to the new normal The power of building a community of athletes and sports professionals amidst a challenging time The characteristics that make a CEO strength coach The difference between knowledge and experience and how strength coaches can make their resumes stand out The different types of leaders and why it can be hard to find good coaching assistants Ron’s advice for new coaches who want to be successful working in collegiate athletics The power of habits and why coaches should try to create content every day What it takes to become a “million-dollar” CEO strength coach   Related Content: Physical Preparation with Ron McKeefery   Connect with Ron McKeefery: Ron McKeefery Website Book: CEO Strength Coach Book: Weight Room Wisdom Ron McKeefery on LinkedIn Ron McKeefery on Instagram Ron McKeefery on Facebook Ron McKeefery on Twitter Ron McKeefery on YouTube Email: RonMcKeefery@gmail.com   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 amazing 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 massive certification course 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! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in September 2021. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Ron McKeefery on Creating Community, Culture and Success appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re passionate about helping people, coaching is one of the best careers you can have. But Coach Scott Caulfield didn’t initially know he could make a full-time career in physical preparation. After completing his undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Castleton University, Scott only coached at a local gym as a side-hustle. Once he accepted a full-time role as a coach and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, though, his dedication to serve others led him from one opportunity to the next. Scott worked as a strength and conditioning coach for public and private institutions, such as Dartmouth College, Norwich University, and the American Basketball Association. He also served as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Coaching Program Manager for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, where he collaborated with professional athletic organizations such as the NBA, MLB, and NFL. Today, Scott is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Colorado College and leads Caulfield Strength, whose purpose is to educate, motivate, and inspire strength and conditioning coaches. Scott joins me today to discuss his journey in the world of physical preparation – from his time in the Navy and working with the NSCA to becoming Colorado College’s Director of Strength and Conditioning. Scott explains how he became involved with the NSCA and shares the projects he worked on while he was in the organization. Scott also describes the difference and similarities between working in the public and private sector and explains why he decided to return to coaching after his stint with the NSCA.   Having people take me under their wing and show me the way made me feel like I owed the same to others. – Scott Caulfield   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Scott’s background and how he became involved with the NSCA His time working in the public and private sectors and what he loved about each environment What the schedule is like working in collegiate sports The factors that encouraged Scott to be more involved with the NSCA Scott’s successful coaching career and the goal he worked towards when he became the Director for the NSCA How Scott strategized to re-engage strength coaches for the NSCA How much time and energy it takes to organize a national conference What prompted Scott to return to coaching for strength and conditioning after working in the NSCA Getting the coaching DNA and how old Scott was when he started his career as a full-time coach Working with the Paralympic Sled Hockey team and Scott’s favorite presenter   Connect with Scott: Caulfield Strength Email: scottcaulfield.cscsd@gmail.com Scott Caulfield on LinkedIn Scott Caulfield on Instagram Scott Caulfield on Twitter   Get Pain-Free, Healthy BULLETPROOF Knees! Are you tired of struggling with sore, achy knees? Is knee pain keeping you from performing the activities you enjoy – either in the gym or just in life? Wouldn’t you like to build a set of pain-free healthy knees, once and for all? Then you need my Bulletproof Knees Program. The Bulletproof Knees Program is a scalable training system that can be applied to virtually anyone – from elite-level athletes to gen pop folks that simply want to be able to play with their children and grandchildren – pain-free. This customizable training system is geared towards your body and helping you achieve your goals. So, if you’re ready to get your knees moving and feeling great again, email me at mike@robertsontrainingsystems.com with the words “Bulletproof Knees Coaching” in the subject line to request more information. But, don’t wait! I’m only accepting a select number of clients into this program!     Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Scott Caulfield on the Wide-Ranging Journey of a Physical Prep Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Bill Miller has been enamored with baseball, strength training, and physical improvement for as long as he can remember. When Bill was in 5th grade, his brothers became enthusiastic about strength training, and he found himself following their footsteps, using baseball as his avenue for physical improvement. He took his passion for the sport and played at the collegiate level at Trinity Christian College, where he graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. Later, Bill played independent baseball with the Frontier Baseball League, where he eventually pivoted from playing to training other athletes. Today, Bill is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist who works with Little League athletes and professionals. Taking his passion for educating and training others to improve their performance to the next level, Bill authored the book Swing Fast: A Guide to Developing Rotational Power. Bill joins me today to discuss developing rotational power in baseball athletes. He shares his methods for assessing and profiling and explains how often KPIs should be tracked. Bill describes the value of fostering healthy competition among athletes and shares the biggest velocity improvement he has seen off-season. He also highlights the importance of tracking progress and underscores how training in the weight room develops baseball players for the long term.   Whatever you do, measure it. Make some competition amongst your athletes and if you can get more intent out of what they do. It’s the best way to go about training – Bill Miller   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Bill’s backstory and what inspired him to get started in the world of physical preparation How he transformed his passion for baseball into his career today Helping rotational athletes increase their power and Bill’s training philosophy The key similarities and differences between developing rotational power and general power Tracking KPIs, assessing rotational power, and what indicates a good exit velocity Why Bill prefers to use lighter medicine balls Bill’s methods for force velocity profiling and how often athletes should be tested The importance of laying the foundations of strength and hypertrophy How training in the weight room provides joint strength & stability and helps athletes avoid injuries The mistake of getting enamored with the weight room and forgetting the sport   Connect with Bill: Bill Miller on Instagram Bill Miller on Twitter BOOK: SWING FAST   Get Pain-Free, Healthy BULLETPROOF Knees! Are you tired of struggling with sore, achy knees? Is knee pain keeping you from performing the activities you enjoy – either in the gym or just in life? Wouldn’t you like to build a set of pain-free healthy knees, once and for all? Then you need my Bulletproof Knees Program. The Bulletproof Knees Program is a scalable training system that can be applied to virtually anyone – from elite-level athletes to gen pop folks that simply want to be able to play with their children and grandchildren – pain-free. This customizable training system is geared towards your body and helping you achieve your goals. So, if you’re ready to get your knees moving and feeling great again, email me at mike@robertsontrainingsystems.com with the words “Bulletproof Knees Coaching” in the subject line to request more information. But, don’t wait! I’m only accepting a select number of clients into this program!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Bill Miller on Tracking, Competition and Developing Rotational Power appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

David Grey was originally an athlete himself, but as he was playing in relatively higher-level sports, he was plagued with pain and injuries. He followed the “traditional” model of rehabilitation, which included isolated stretching and strengthening, and soon found himself frustrated by the process. David knew he had to take matters into his own hands, so he spent the next decade traveling the world to learn from the best minds in the industry. David learned by doing, trying things, and putting insight together. When he eventually started feeling good, David found that it was only natural for him to start helping other people. As the CEO of David Grey Rehab, David helps a wide range of people who want to move and feel better, from the best high-level athletes in the world to the general population. David joins me today to discuss his philosophy on the rehab process. He reveals the two ways of making someone, or a tissue, stronger and explains why load tolerance is more than just managing volume. David describes how he assesses knee health and how rehab professionals can improve the knee-related return-to-play process. David also shares his advice for people who want to succeed in the rehab world and explains how coaches, trainers, and rehab professionals can create better social media content.   If you want to get someone pain-free for a long time, get them moving and make sure the foot can move well. Chase co-contractions early on and give them that sense of knee stability. – David Grey   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: David’s career arc and what got him excited about the world of physical preparation His big rocks and overarching philosophy on the rehab process David’s assessment process for people with knee pain Load distribution and why the coordination between calf and hamstring often gets overlooked The relationship between the brain, the nervous system, and flexibility issues Systemic movement and the characteristics of a good pronation The most common factors that lead to knee pain What makes good movement The value of old school body-building types of exercises, especially after trauma David’s favorite exercises to build up clients and why he brings in running-specific drills early in the rehab process The return-to-play process after knee injuries   Connect with David: David Grey Rehab David Grey on Instagram David Grey on Facebook David Grey on YouTube   Get Pain-Free, Healthy BULLETPROOF Knees! Are you tired of struggling with sore, achy knees? Is knee pain keeping you from performing the activities you enjoy – either in the gym or just in life? Wouldn’t you like to build a set of pain-free healthy knees, once and for all? Then you need my Bulletproof Knees Program. The Bulletproof Knees Program is a scalable training system that can be applied to virtually anyone – from elite-level athletes to gen pop folks that simply want to be able to play with their children and grandchildren – pain-free. This customizable training system is geared towards your body and helping you achieve your goals. So, if you’re ready to get your knees moving and feeling great again, email me at mike@robertsontrainingsystems.com with the words “Bulletproof Knees Coaching” in the subject line to request more information. But, don’t wait! I’m only accepting a select number of clients into this program!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post David Grey on Co-Contractions, Systemic Movement and Knee Health appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

“You have to fail forward. You can’t be afraid to fail.” That’s Tyler Williams’ advice on using sports science technology alongside implementing load management – but he might as well be talking about life. Like many in the industry, Tyler had always been interested in sports despite his lack of genetic advantages. He worked to gain a competitive edge, continuously striving to become 1% better at sports. Later, after graduating with a degree in Exercise Science from Truman State University, Tyler landed an internship role with the Los Angeles Rams, where he currently serves as Director of Sports Science. To this day, Tyler attributes the longevity of his 15-year-long career with the Rams to his disposition for diligence and determination. Tyler joins me today to discuss load management and workload enhancement at the NFL level. He shares the hurdles and obstacles he faced when he initially implemented workload enhancement with the Rams and explains what he would have done to make it better. Tyler reveals the different tools and technology they currently use with the Rams and shares strategies to implement sports science, even on a shoestring budget. He also highlights the importance of shared collaboration in organizations and underscores the most important lessons he’s learned from his initial inception of the load management process.   When implementing workload enhancement, don’t let the tech drive your decisions. Trust your gut, trust your coach’s eye, and use them to enhance what you’ve spent your life learning. – Tyler Williams   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Tyler’s background and what led him to the world of physical preparation How Tyler landed an internship with the Rams right after college The reason Tyler prefers “workload enhancement” over “load management” and how he defines it The hurdles Tyler personally dealt with when he started with load management The importance of measuring progress Discussing and communicating load management with coaches A ring-toss game at the carnival and the importance of educating athletes and coaches first before introducing sports technology Failing forward and Tyler’s advice on getting athletes and coaches to buy into sports science & data-tracking The power and benefits of implementing sports science and data tracking technology into a program Why Tyler and his team got into sports performance and workload management How Tyler first introduced load management into his programs What a “process-driven” approach means to Tyler Workload enhancement tools and tech Tyler uses with the Rams His advice for someone just getting started in the world of sports science and load management   Resources Mentioned: The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent by Mike Sarraille and George Randle Catapult Sports MySprint   Related Content: Darren Burgess on Training and Life in the English Premier League Zach Dechant on Movement Over Maxes and the Mistake of Chasing Strength   Connect with Tyler: Tyler Williams on LinkedIn Tyler Williams on Twitter   Get Pain-Free, Healthy, BULLETPROOF Knees! Are you tired of struggling with sore, achy knees? Is knee pain keeping you from performing the activities you enjoy – either in the gym or just in life? Wouldn’t you like to build a set of pain-free healthy knees, once and for all? If you answered yes to any (or ALL) of these questions, you need my Bulletproof Knees Coaching Program. The Bulletproof Knees Coaching Program implements my scalable training system that can be applied to virtually anyone – from elite-level athletes to gen pop folks that want to be pain-free. This customizable training system is geared towards your body and helping you achieve your goals. So, if you’re ready to get your knees moving and feeling great again, email me at mike@robertsontrainingsystems.com with the words “Bulletproof Knees Coaching” in the subject line to request more information. But, please don’t wait! I’m only accepting a select number of clients into this program, and I’d love the opportunity to work with you if possible. Again, just shoot me an email at mike@robertsontrainingsystems.com and I’ll send you all the information to get started. Thanks!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Tyler Williams on Process-Driven Load Management in the NFL appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Mike “Campo” Camporini got his first taste of the physical preparation world while in elementary school. A long-time athlete, Mike’s passion for physical fitness and playing sports led him on a career journey to become a physical therapist. Today, Mike works as a PT and strength coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds a DPT from Simmons University, a bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Springfield College and has spent a ton of time at IFAST. He has worked in both the collegiate setting and private sector as a strength coach and is currently working as a physical therapist, predominantly with post-op patients and a few online clients. Mike joins me today to discuss the necessary journey to become a physical therapist. We discuss what you should look for in a PT school and why it’s important to have a say in where you complete your clinicals. We discuss how you can (and should) continue to educate yourself beyond the school environment, and the value of evaluating your strengths and weaknesses to improve your growth and development. We discuss the transition between school and the real world, and how you can get your PT career started on the right track. Mike also shares a glimpse of what an average day looked like for him as a PT student, and the advice he would give to his younger self as a college student.   You’re never going to be perfect; you’re never going to ‘nail it’ the first time, so it’s important to at least fail and have those hindsights. That’s how you gain wisdom. – Mike Camporini   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: How Mike was introduced to physical preparation while in elementary school What inspired him to become a physical therapist and the path he took to accomplish this goal How Mike continues to leverage the skills and principles he learned during his internships while working with patients and clients as a physical therapist and coach What to consider when choosing a PT school and why Mike applied to 12 different colleges The importance of continuing your education beyond the PT school curriculum The importance of evaluating your strengths and weaknesses to improve your growth and development as a coach and physical therapist How Mike chose his clinical rotations and the role he played in choosing where he completed them The job search process and Mike’s experience of transitioning from being a PT school student to working in the ‘real world’ as a physical therapist A sneak peek into an average day for Mike as an intern and physical therapist Advice Mike would give to his younger self   Connect with Mike: Mike Camporini on Instagram   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 massive certification course 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! Spots are limited, and the next certification is set to launch in September 2021. To learn more, please join my FREE Insiders List and stay tuned for our launch details to save $200 when the course opens!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Mike Camporini on the Journey from PT Student to the Real World appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Adam Menner started his college career as a psychology major, but when he interned at Defrancos Training Systems, where he did rehab work and contributed to coaching and programming, he discovered his passion for the world of physical preparation. Though the internship inspired Adam to change his major to Kinesiology & Exercise Science, he saw the important role his experience with studying psychology played in building relationships with athletes, as well as how forging great rapport impacts athletes’ development. Today, as the Director of Sports Performance at Varsity House Gym, Adam is dedicated to helping athletes of all levels achieve their highest potential by developing and optimizing performance plans for Varsity House. Adam joins me today to discuss speed development and its role in basketball. He describes the three pillars of speed and how developing acceleration impacts lower body strength. He discusses how training for speed and velocity can enhance an athlete’s cognitive abilities during a game and underscores the importance of deceleration. And last but not least, he explains what it means to treat youth athletes like professionals and professionals like youth athletes as well as highlights the role of the coach as a community leader and relationship-builder.   Building technical ability is how you get athletes to express force at top speed. – Adam Menner   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: How Adam got introduced to the world of physical preparation Adam’s role and daily duties at Varsity House His philosophy and big rocks in developing speed in basketball players A holistic look at speed and its three pillars Improving linear speed and how improving acceleration develops lower body strength How Adam designs his programs and breaks speed down into three components Assessing max velocity among basketball players How consistent exposure to velocity helps with cognitive processes during a game The importance of developing deceleration and how Adam fits deceleration training into their programs Why most athletes don’t have the neurological ability or coordination to stop on a dime Ground contact time and its relationship with speed, deceleration, and change of direction Understanding asymmetry in the body and how they impact movement The role of strength training in speed development How Adam’s speed training differs between clients at the developmental and professional levels Staying focused on your own development and lessons Adam learned from making mistakes as a coach   Related Content: Jimmy Stitz on Building a Durable, Adaptable, and Robust Volleyball Player   Connect with Adam: Varsity House Gym Varsity House Gym on LinkedIn Varsity House Gym on Instagram Varsity House Gym on Facebook Varsity House Gym on Twitter Varsity House Gym on YouTube Adam Menner on LinkedIn Adam Menner on Instagram   IFAST University is BACK! Are You In? Are you ready to take your coaching and training career to the next level? You need to find great mentors to guide you along your journey – to help you find the blind spots in your own training programs and improve your skills as a coach. But… mentorship can be expensive, and unfortunately, it’s not always feasible for some budgets. That’s why Bill Hartman and I developed IFAST University, an online curriculum and mentorship program designed exclusively for fitness trainers, coaches, and rehab professionals. We want to help every trainer and coach in the industry improve their training techniques and write better training programs for their clients. By becoming a member of IFAST University, you’ll receive: Hundreds of hours of members-only exclusive content, Monthly updates and tips to help you improve your skills and programs, Group Q&A sessions to answer your specific questions, and Access to our Facebook group, where you can learn from other dedicated professionals such as yourself This blend of content and Q&A is specifically designed to help make YOU the best fitness trainer you can be. To learn more or to join IFAST University now, visit https://ifastuniversity.com/   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Adam Menner on the Role of Speed Development in Basketball appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Derek Hansen is an international sports performance consultant specializing in speed development, strategic performance planning, return-to-competition protocols, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation programming. As a life-long athlete with a passion for speed and sprint training, Derek’s career initially began in Track and Field, where he provided coaching and training programs to sprint athletes of all ages. After graduating from the University of British Columbia and McGill University, Derek’s career quickly evolved to working with collegiate sprinters, hurdlers, and jumpers. He has worked with countless top performing athletes, Olympic medalists, and world-record holders and consulted dozens of professional sports teams and major NCAA Division 1 Programs. Derek has also served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Simon Fraser University and regularly speaks on topics related to speed development and high performance training at major events around the world. Derek joins me today to share how his approach to working with athletes has changed since the pandemic began. We discuss the concept of microdosing and how Derek uses it when working with athletes. We talk about the benefits of microdosing workouts and how they can help you achieve the same intense workouts while improving an athlete’s readiness and peak performance. Derek shares how he incorporates sprinting and speed development as a protective element of his hamstring rehabilitation programs. We discuss how Derek continues to educate athletes, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, his strategy for creating online courses for the masses, and what he predicts the future will hold for Con. Ed. And last but not least, Derek also shares the lessons he has learned about training, programming, and coaching athletes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and his advice to young, up-and-coming physical preparation coaches.   With microdosing, we’re still getting the work done – we’re just shortening the exposure on the day so it doesn’t seem like we’re making people do excessive stuff. – Derek Hansen   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: How COVID-19 impacted the way Derek works with athletes What microdosing workouts are Manipulating workout volume, intensity, and frequency through microdosing workouts Common mistakes and misconceptions around microdosing workouts Connecting the dots between regular training and microdosing workouts Using sprinting and speed development as a protective element of your hamstring rehab program How Derek continues to educate others despite the COVID-19 restrictions How Derek developed his online course How Derek predicts Con. Ed. will evolve over the next few years Lessons Derek has learned about training, coaching, and programming as a result of COVID Derek’s advice for new physical prep coaches Derek’s new training program – The Microdosing Program   Resources Mentioned: Kajabi   Related Content: Physical Preparation with Derek Hansen   Connect with Derek: Sprint Coach Website Running Mechanics Website Sprint Coach on Facebook Derek Hansen on LinkedIn Derek Hansen on Instagram Derek Hansen on Twitter   IFAST University is BACK! Are You In? Are you ready to take your coaching and training career to the next level? You need to find great mentors to guide you along your journey – to help you find the blind spots in your own training programs and improve your skills as a coach. But… mentorship can be expensive, and unfortunately, it’s not always feasible for some budgets. That’s why Bill Hartman and I developed IFAST University, an online curriculum and mentorship program designed exclusively for fitness trainers, coaches, and rehab professionals. We want to help every trainer and coach in the industry improve their training techniques and write better training programs for their clients. By becoming a member of IFAST University, you’ll receive: Hundreds of hours of members-only exclusive content, Monthly updates and tips to help you improve your skills and programs, Group Q&A sessions to answer your specific questions, and Access to our Facebook group, where you can learn from other dedicated professionals such as yourself This blend of content and Q&A is specifically designed to help make YOU the best fitness trainer you can be. To learn more or to join IFAST University now, visit https://ifastuniversity.com/   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Derek Hansen on Con Ed, Microdosing, and Bringing Speed Training to the Masses appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Zach Dechant grew up in a farming community in Kansas, where the population is 300 people (or less, depending on the day). Their high school didn’t have a weight room, nor a coach who knew anything about strength and conditioning. But Zach knew that if he was going to become a college athlete, he’d need to learn how to become bigger, stronger, and faster. So, with the money he earned from the farm, Zach bought his own weights and started teaching and training himself. Heeding his father’s advice to share his love and passion for athleticism with others, Zach took the path of becoming a strength and conditioning coach. Today, Zach is on his 14th season at Texas Christian University as Senior Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning. In addition to this role where he oversees the development of the baseball program, Zach also authored Movement Over Maxes, where he details the process of developing foundational movement qualities in athletes. Zach joins me today to discuss how he develops the baseball players at TCU and shares his “Movement Over Maxes” approach. He explains why he focuses on building athletes over their entire career. He reveals his method for measuring and assessing an athlete’s strength and describes the role of velocity-based training in his program. Zach discusses how coaches can help maintain the shoulder and elbow health of athletes and why he uses crawling patterns in his training. He also underscores the importance of cultivating life-long relationships with athletes and shares his advice for younger coaches who want to progress into internships.   If your athletes don’t know how to move, you can’t progress or intensify your training in the weight room. – Zach Dechant   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: Zach’s background, his work at TCU, and what led him to the world of physical preparation His career path and why he had 13 different address in the first three years of his career Why Zach emphasizes movement over strength and the importance of teaching athletes how to move, jump, and land correctly How Zach determines whether athletes are strong enough Ensuring that athletes are prepared for the demands of their sport The benefits of velocity-based training and why he incorporates it in his programs Autoregulation and maintaining strength during the in-season The powerful effect of objective feedback Freshness, feeding the cats, and why coaches need to communicate with their athletes The best tool in the coach’s toolbox Why Zach uses crawling patterns in his training sessions and their benefits on the scapular and serratus regions How to keep the shoulders and elbows of baseball players healthy The 300-yard shuttle and other mistakes people make when they train baseball players Valuing the mentorship role and why Zach decided to leave professional baseball to work in collegiate sports   Related Content: Tony Holler on Coaching, Sprinting, and Feeding the Cats   Connect with Zach: Zach Dechant Website Book: Movement Over Maxes: Developing the Foundation for Baseball Performance Zach Dechant on LinkedIn Zach Dechant on Instagram Zach Dechant on Facebook Zach Dechant on Twitter Zach Dechant on YouTube   IFAST University is BACK! Are You In? Are you ready to take your coaching and training career to the next level? You need to find great mentors to guide you along your journey – to help you find the blind spots in your own training programs and improve your skills as a coach. But… mentorship can be expensive, and unfortunately, it’s not always feasible for some budgets. That’s why Bill Hartman and I developed IFAST University, an online curriculum and mentorship program designed exclusively for fitness trainers, coaches, and rehab professionals. We want to help every trainer and coach in the industry improve their training techniques and write better training programs for their clients. By becoming a member of IFAST University, you’ll receive: Hundreds of hours of members-only exclusive content, Monthly updates and tips to help you improve your skills and programs, Group Q&A sessions to answer your specific questions, and Access to our Facebook group, where you can learn from other dedicated professionals such as yourself This blend of content and Q&A is specifically designed to help make YOU the best fitness trainer you can be. To learn more or to join IFAST University now, visit https://ifastuniversity.com/   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. 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Though athletes and general population clients may seem different, they have the same reason they go to the gym: to change. Whether it’s to change their athletic performance or their capacity to do their daily chores, IFAST morning coach Dave Schoch suggests that the job of coaches and trainers is to facilitate the changes clients desire. But working with the gen pop requires a different approach. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Indiana University in Bloomington, Dave worked with many older general population clients as an Exercise Therapist, an experience where he had the chance to use a skill necessary to successfully train general population clients: empathy. In today’s episode, Dave and I discuss the factors that lead to success in training general population clients. We describe the role and value of empathy in coaching and explain the difference between coaching athletes and gen pop clients. We explain why initial assessment is crucial in determining what success really means to your clients. And we also underscore the art of adapting exercises according to the need and level of gen pop clients, and highlight what it means to “leave a trail of breadcrumbs” and “feed the baby birds.”   Whether they’re an athlete or an 80-year-old-client, everybody comes into the gym seeking some kind of change. Do everything you can to stimulate that change. – Dave Schoch   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast: How Dave fell in love with training and the world of physical preparation Why Dave gravitate towards working more with general population clients versus athletes What his experience as a chiropractor showed him about working with gen pop clients What it means to stimulate change within a client and Dave’s philosophy on training gen pop clients Setting expectations with gen pop clients and helping them understand the reason for each exercise The struggles Dave has encountered with training athletes and general population clients Giving gen pop clients a goal and helping them expand their vocabulary around fitness How coaches and trainers can have meaningful conversations with gen pop clients Why creating context is an important piece of Dave’s coaching puzzle The importance of relating an exercise or a program to a client’s end-goals Adapting programs and exercises to help older athletes maintain great movement The check-box approach of writing a program and the value of approaching a client where they are Big progressions and the need for micro-progressions for gen pop clients   Connect with Dave: Dave Schoch on LinkedIn Dave Schoch on Instagram   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Dave Schoch on Experience, Stories, and Stimulating the Change with the Gen Pop appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.