The Coaches Corner University Podcast

In this engaging discussion, Jaden Lacaria, a MAP Coach with impressive credentials from The Ohio State University, shares his wealth of knowledge from 15 years in training and competition. He dives into managing appetite during the off-season, highlighting dietary swaps for better digestion. Jaden also addresses handling routine disruptions and emphasizes the value of effective time management for athletes. Furthermore, he talks about crucial blood markers to monitor and the balance of volume and intensity for optimal muscle growth.

Ron McKeefery, an internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach and author of CEO Strength Coach, shares insightful experiences from his career with elite athletes. He discusses the balance between coaching and family life, emphasizing the need for presence in both. Ron highlights the importance of diversifying revenue streams for coaches and integrating technology effectively. With a focus on personal connections and continual learning, he motivates listeners to pursue excellence in their coaching journey.

This week, I sat down with the owner and head coach of Fifth Power Fitness, Quinto (Quinn) Hood. Coach Quinn is a championship-level powerlifter and certified fitness coach dedicated to transforming busy professionals into their strongest, most resilient selves. With over three years of coaching experience and NASM certifications in personal training and nutrition, he helps clients go beyond conventional fitness goals to unlock strength they never knew they had. His journey began at 13 in the weight room, evolving into a passion for competitive sports and powerlifting, which he now channels into empowering others.Specializing in strength and muscle-building programs tailored to any lifestyle, Coach Quinn’s expertise spans from beginners to competitive powerlifters, including injury management and recovery. His approach goes beyond physical training—he believes strength is a catalyst for confidence, resilience, and personal growth. Through personalized coaching and expert guidance, Coach Quinn helps clients develop not just muscle but the mental and emotional fortitude to excel in every aspect of life.We discuss:How Quinn and I metQuinn's life story Moving from the corporate world and the family dynamics involved. Trading stability for freedom but losing the safety net. The benefits of in-person experience in the online space. Developing your personal brand using your own journey to align your values. The mental health journey along the way. Body dysmorphia and never being a finished product. Embracing being a work in progress. What are you willing to sacrifice for your goals? How do you sell the not-so-sexy process? The role of evidence within the relationship building process. Being a product of your product. Challenging limiting beliefs with behavior change. Using your own learned experiences because your clients want to be you. The journey is the destination. Find Quinn:Instagram: @coachq_fitness https://www.instagram.com/coachq_fitness/ Facebook: Coach Q https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556829383605 Youtube: @coachq_fitness https://www.youtube.com/@coachq_fitness__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode, I sit down with Coach, Personal Trainer and Owner of Personal Trainer U, Jason Colley.With 15 years of unwavering commitment to the fitness industry, Jason brings an exceptional blend of academic expertise and real-world knowledge to every client he serves. Born and raised in Chicago, Jason’s journey toward becoming a premier personal trainer was not only driven by academic excellence but also a passion for fitness. Jason has a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance and Fitness from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. This academic foundation provided him with an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of the human body, biomechanics, corrective exercise, and injury prevention, which he seamlessly integrates into his training approach.The crown jewel of his career is PersonalTrainerU (PTU), a fitness institution where he serves as the Owner and Head Personal Trainer in Nashville. Here, his commitment to excellence shines through as he mentors curious minds, nurturing their growth and providing the best possible guidance to their clients and the future of personal training.We discuss:Jason's path to being a strength coach. Being a bad student to being an educator. Find which way to Rome you’re going to choose. A major light bulb moment as a coach. Creating buy-in. Listening to understand vs listening to respond. Finding the simplicity within the complexity. Asking better questions. Operating and scaling a business while not pushing for a great following. Choices and consequences in business. Making your own path. Conceptualizing biomechanics as a whole to clients. The influence of autonomics on biomechanics. Drawing on your own pursuit of progression to help others. The great debate of fatigue management. What did you think was really important early on but didn't end up being important? Creating the delineation between coach and clinician.Stick to your truth! Find JasonWebsite: http://www.personaltraineru.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncolleyptu/__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode, I sit down with the Head Coach for Sports Performance Arizona State University Football, Joe Connolly.Joe is a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC), who has revolutionized ASU’s sports performance program by implementing individualized, cutting-edge training systems, incorporating advanced technology, and cultivating a dynamic team across nutrition, sports science, and performance. Under his guidance, ASU athletes have achieved notable NFL success, including first-round draft picks Brandon Aiyuk (2020) and N’Keal Harry (2019), as well as other professional players.Prior to ASU, Joe served as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at UMass, where he developed standout athletes such as Denver Broncos’ offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson and All-American tight end Adam Breneman. Earlier in his career, Joe spent seven years at the University of South Carolina under Hall of Fame coach Steve Spurrier, contributing to six consecutive bowl appearances and coaching 45 NFL draft picks, including 2014 No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney. He began his career at Harvard, supporting 41 sports programs, and earned advanced degrees in strength and conditioning while competing in weightlifting and strongman events.A native of Barnstable, Mass., Connolly resides in Tempe with his wife, Shalona, and their two children, Cali and Cade.We discuss:Being an athlete leading into coaching. Empathy, experience, and education under the bar. The nomadic nature of collegiate strength and conditioning. Why do you do it? The mentality of what you can control vs. what you can't. How has collegiate strength and conditioning changed over the years? Adapting to sports science and technology in the weight room. Setting aside ego for the high-performance team. Do you draw lines in the sand? Qualities that you look for in a young coachLearning to coach the people firstThe mentors that have had the biggest impact A day in the life of a head strength coach now vs. then You have to do it out of passion. Coaching pros vs. coaching college kidsThe most valuable lessons ever learned under a barbelControl your inner dialogue. Find JoeWebsite: http://thesundevils.com/Instagram: @coachjoeconnollyX: @Coach_Joe28__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode, I am joined by Head Coach and Founder of Premier Performance, Michael Elrod Erickson.  Michael is a very bright young coach who embodies the lifetime learner mentality and always seeks to have his opinions challenged.  He offers online coaching and programming for powerlifters and strength training enthusiasts. Michael is also assistant coach for Team USA Powerlifting in the IPL, an educator for the USPA, and coach of The University of Alabama in Huntsville's powerlifting team. Michael also has a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.We discuss:Becoming obsessed with lifting and learning as much as possible.Internship lessons learned and steps to succeed. Soft Skills, lifting the curtain and niching down the type of client. Does being a lifter make you a better coach? The certifications that actually helpReconciling that there are a lot of methods and few frameworksSeeking out mentors to push you outside your comfort zoneThe biggest influence on your own coachingHow not to silo yourself in your way of thinkingThe changing dynamic of coaching power liftingTop coaching points for young liftersGauging intensity through reflectionMass moves massThe skill of liftingPaying attention to tensionBillboard message. Find Michael:Instagram - @michael_elrod_ericksonWebsite - liftpremier.comPURCHASE MICHAEL'S POWERLIFTING FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM --> https://www.liftpremier.com/product-page/powerlifting-fundamentals-program__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Lewis to discuss her work on motivation and the connection between mental health and fitness.  Dr. Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist and certified addictions counselor with a passion for fitness and wellness. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology and a doctorate in counseling and sport psychology. She owns and operates Dr. Lewis Consulting & Psychotherapy, LLC, in Brookline, Massachusetts and online. Dr. Lewis is also the co-owner of Core Collective Brookline, a holistic gym and wellness center. As an educator, Lisa provides consultation and continuing education for nutrition, fitness, and wellness companies, and works individually with athletes, high-achieving executives, and fitness enthusiasts, providing both traditional psychotherapy and performance consultation. She also offers professional development and continuing education for coaches and fitness professionals, and commonly presents on topics including motivation, mental health, exercise, and behavior change.We discuss:The links between addiction, mental health, sports performance, and the psychology of motivation. Strength-based therapyHow can your biggest strength be a liability? Understanding motivation in behaviorsSelf-determination theoryCognitive behavioral therapyHelping coaches prevent getting burnt out by negative clients. The dichotomy of ownership and control. The trans-theoretical model and the stages of change. The complex relationship with food. The link between addiction and food. The trade-offs to high performance. What's the rub? The human nature working against us. “How is that working for you?” More listening and less talking. WAIT: Why am I talking?How can we improve our soft skills?Psych skills for fit prosYou're a work in progress. Find Dr. Lisa:Website: www.drlewisconsulting.com IG: @drlewisconsulting __________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

Dr. Mike T Nelson, a research enthusiast in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, dives into the innovative philosophies behind his co-authored book, "Triphasic 2." He discusses how Triphasic Training evolves with cutting-edge research, focusing on eccentric, isometric, and concentric lifting phases. Mike shares intriguing training methods like the 'GOAT drill' and the 'super max method,' emphasizing athletic performance improvements. He also explores the significance of aerobic fitness and the importance of adaptability in training methods for athletes.

In this episode, I sit down with someone I consider to be a mentor of mine - a person who was a massive influence on me as a coach early on in my career, from the way he carried himself in the weight room to the professional curiosity he approached his work.  Cam Davidson’s resume speaks for itself at this point.Cam is in his 4th year as the director of strength and conditioning at Colorado College. Previously, he spent 13 years as a strength coach at Penn State. In that time, his teams combined for a total of 10 national championships, and over 20 conference championships. He was also the director of strength and conditioning at the College of Charleston, and an assistant at Clemson University and Marshall University prior to Penn State. Cam has been a competitor in many sports over the years, including powerlifting (national champion in 1999), wrestling (University of Wyoming), Weightlifting (national competitor and 4x PA state games champion), and currently competes as a blue belt in jiu jitsu (2x 3rd place Denver Open (in weight class and absolute division). Cam is also the owner and head coach for his online coaching business, Davidson Trained. We discuss:Cam’s journey from collegiate athlete to strength coachLessons learned along the wayThe major paradigm shifts and what led to themWhat is the goal of an S&C program in college?Detaching from modalities and focusing on winningWorking with Olympic throwersCan you be too strong?Putting ego aside as a coachUsing sport science to make educated decisions in training and on the field of playCoaching a team while also coaching the individualWhat loss haunts him to this day?What win is the most meaningful?Cam’s Billboard MessageLaunching Davidson TrainedFind Cam:Website - www.davidsontrained.comInstagram - @Davidsontrained, @camdavidsonbjj Facebook - Cam Davidson__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

Daniel Frankel, a seasoned Strength Coach and Physiotherapist, discusses his transformative journey from traditional clinic work to the client-centered model at Propel Fitness Solutions. He emphasizes the importance of tailoring approaches to individual client needs while balancing research evidence with personal experience. The conversation dives into effective communication strategies, the evolution of personal identity post-injury, and the significance of continuous learning, all while advocating for a holistic view of health and performance.