The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

Send us a textWelcome to the athlete blueprint podcast!For todays episode, I’m joined by Korey Van Wyk (@KoreyVanWyk)Korey  is an educator and sports performance coach who has spent the last decade of his career bridging the gap between science and practice. As a former professor of kinesiology and collegiate strength coach, he spent every day connecting the classroom and the weight room. Now as an acquisitions editor for Human Kinetics, he helps create world-class educational products for trainers and coaches. One unique thing about Korey is the diversity of his career, which spans from  college strength coach at northwest college in Iowa, to working directly w/ Brett Bartholemew’s company The Art of Coaching, to his current position w/ Human KineticsKorey really has his pulse on the industry.  Through this he now provides educational content for coaches.  In essence Korey coaches coaches.Korey recently released a a mini course on creatine. Which is what much of our conversation centers on today…we also discuss:what concepts new coaches tend to struggle with  Creatine and it’s use for adolescent athletesCreatine and it’s effectiveness on sprint performance Creatine and it’s use for female athletesAnd of course we cover so much more!Creatine is a largely misunderstood supplement and I wanted to bring Korey on to set the record straight...Enjoy the show!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@igniteperformance.netEpisode Resources:Korey's  Twitter Korey's Instagram Korey's Website Korey's LinkedInAccess to Creatine Mini Course (PLAE Academy Website) Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Send us a textWelcome to the Athlete Blueprint Podcast!For today’s episode, I’m joined my Zach Elder!Zach is currently the direction of strength and conditioning, and athletic skill acquisition at Mac strength a private baseball training facility in Edina Minnesota.As a Minnesota native, Zach played everything from basketball,  baseball, basketball, football, Tae Kwon Do, and anything else he could get involved in.  Zach went on to play Division 2 baseball at Saint Leo University in Tampa, Florida, where he graduated w/ a degree in sports business..He then went on to finish his career at Concordia University, Saint Paul,  where he would obtain his MS in Exercise Science and his CSCS.Before MacStrength, Zach was an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Concordia, St. Paul, working with Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Baseball. In addition to being an expert in baseball performance training, Zach has also consulted with ECHL, USHL, and Euro league Hockey players since 2018.  Zach works with athletes of all ages, from 8 to 28, helping them optimize and develop their bodies for high performance. One of the reasons I wanted to have Zach on his because oh his unique approach to strength training and that we share a similar love for long term athletic development, not to mention he’s  just funny dude.In our conversation we discuss The effect of negative self talk for athletes How being a “washed up athlete” has changed Zach’s perspective for the better How coaches should prepare their athletes for life after sportsHow Zach Train’s the human movement system in his unique approach to strength Zach’s approach to join integrity for the hip and shoulderHow an athlete being “coachable” may not always be a great thingIf you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@igniteperformance.netEpisode Resources:Zach's  Twitter Zach's Instagram Mac Strenth Website Mac Strength InstagramCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Send us a textFor today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rob Gray (@ShakeyWaits)!!Rob is an associate professor of  human systems engineering at Arizona state University and is the host of the wild popular podcast The Perception and Action Podcast. His podcast which he has hosted  since 2015 and includes over 380 episodes focuses on taking the latest and greatest research in the field of movement sciences and distilling those high level topics down into digestible concepts so that coaches and practitioners can apply in their setting .Rob is also an accomplished researcher in the field of movement sciences and Recently released a book called How We Learned to Move:  A Revolution in the Way We coach & Practice Sports Skills, which I can attest to Is an excellent read and is actually sitting in my book shelf right now!We discuss some of the concepts of the book but we also discuss:How human’s inherently crave variability How practice should not always be perfect and repeatable and that learning is messy How variability can help w/ injury prevention And some practical advice for coaches in setting up these principles in their own practice For me this was an episode I was looking forward to a ton!…A wise mentor once told me to “Stand on the shoulders of Giants” and for me Rob is one of those giants.If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@igniteperformance.netEpisode Resources:Rob's Podcast website Rob's  Twitter Rob's Book Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Send us a textFor this episode, I am joined by Preston Hale! (p_hale3)Preston is a performance coach and DB coach, who also happens to be my business partner over at Ignite Performance!  Preston works w/ high level defensive backs from high school and to the elite pro level. He is one of the absolute best DB coaches in the country...I get to be w/ Preston everyday, so I'm excited to bring his vast knowledge to you guys!  Preston does an amazing job of taking game concepts and distilling them into a practice setting that way his athletes are the. most prepared on the field. In our conversation we discuss:Preston's background What makes up a truly elite DBHow you can make typical DB drills like the "W" drill and make them more game like Preston's unique way of watching film and how he incorporates his athlete's perspective while doing itOf course, we cover so much more!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@igniteperformance.netEpisode Resources:Preston's Instagram Preston's Facebook Ignite Performance (our facility) Website Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Send us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined by Adam Omiecinski!Adam is a Basketball Coach from Upstate NY who focuses on Player Development. He is currently coaching as an assistant at SUNY Adirondack and for Dags Basketball, where he gets to work with athletes from as young as the age of 7 to the occasional Professional. Prior to these positions, Adam assisted at his High School alma mater of Hudson Falls  for 10 years.Adam also has a blog centered on player development called Hardwood Dexterity , where breaks down basketball movements, in an extremely unique way   In today’s episode we discuss: Using a constraints led approach and differential learning to skill development in basketball Who some of the elite movers in the nba What qualities make up elite movers in basketball How you can effectively expand the toolbox, or the “bag” of basketball players w/out explicit instruction Some practical training advice for those working w/ youth basketball players And of course so much more!One of the reasons I wanted to have Adam on the podcast is because he brings such a unique approach to skill acquisition in basketball. As a former basketball player, don’t let the hate for you, These topics really resonated with me and Selfishly Adam and I get to geek out on some of these things… Please take a moment to check out Adams blog Hardwood dexterity which I will link in the show notes….I hope you enjoy the show!Get in touch w/ Adam here Adams TwitterAdam’s Blog As always, if you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, feel free to contact me:Email: javier@igniteperformance.net Instagram: @thecoachjavtwitter: @thecoachjavCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Send us a textWelcome to the Athlete Blueprint Podcast!For today's episode, we will be taking a deep dive into one of my favorite topics, Jump training! More specifically, we will be debunking some common jump training myths!  This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.  I have worked extensively w/ court sport athletes (volleyball, basketball) and I have noticed glut of misinformed or misrepresented information out there. So I wanted to set the record straight on some common training myths that I have seen over the year.In today's episode I cover:How too much more reps is not always a good thing w/ jump training How we must consider global load when designing a jump program Why Jump and Strength Specificity Matters The Pro's and Cons of Heavy Squatting for Jumping Why jumping high in practice does not necessarily mean you'll jump high in a gameWhy Training your breaks are just as important as training your gas pedalWhy patience is key to developing a high jump over timeOf course we cover so much more!...Thanks for tuning in, I hope you enjoy the show!Here are some of the other blog posts I've written for Ignite Performance 3 Proven Ways to Increase Your Vertical Jump Quiz:  What Type of Jumper Are You?Why I Don't Care How High Your Box Jump is As always, if you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, feel free to contact me:Email: javier@igniteperformance.net Instagram: @thecoachjavtwitter: @thecoachjavCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Guest Matt Caraccio discusses reframing player evaluation in American football, emphasizing viewing athletes as problem solvers and analyzing context in player assessment. The podcast challenges traditional evaluation methods, highlighting the importance of skillful movement analysis and understanding how context drives player performance across different positions.

Send us a textIn today’s episode I speak with Kevin Longoria!Kevin is the chief science officer of Biostrap, digital health company that has evolved from being a consumer wearable into a comprehensive health monitoring platform with a mission to improve human health on a global scale.Kevin is very accomplished and his resume is quite long (deservedly so) so I’m going to try my best to give you the cliff notes versionAs an exercise physiologist, Kevin has a passion for research and education and has led validation studies and has developed and implemented nervous system based training systems for various populations ranging from compromised health, corporate wellness and professional athletic organizations.Prior to his position at Biostrap, Kevin was a physiological consultant four numerous high level combat athletes, including to two division UFC world champ and Olympic gold medalist, Henry Cejudo.As I mentioned earlier, I could go on about Kevin’s accomplishments but here’s what you need to know… point-blank Kevin is one of the absolute best in the world when it comes to understanding the optimization of athletic recovery and performance. I wanted to do this podcast with Kevin because I feel the importance of recovery and managing stress both physical and psychological is grossly under discussed for athletes. In this conversation, Kevin and I wanted to discuss many of the topics which includes the following:The importance of sleep and hydration for athletesThe importance and monitoring athlete readiness for optimizing performance  and how wearables might help Kevin’s experience working w/ high level athletes, including Henry cejudo and James the iron cowboy Lawrence who famously ran 50 Ironmans in 50 days What mental traits might separate elite athletes from other athletes How sleep routines and blue light can affect sleep and hormone levels How hormone levels are affected by gut health And of course much much more!  As I mentioned earlier Kevon is a super bright guy and definitely someone who I learn from constantly. I’m excited for you guys to hear what he has to say. I hope you enjoy the show!Kevin doesn't much on social media, but here is the contact info for him and  Biostrap:Kevin's LinkedinKevin's Email: kevin@biostrap.comWebsite Instagram Twitter Facebook As always, if you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, feel free to contact me:Email: javier@igniteperformance.net InstagramtwitterFacebookCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Send us a textWelcome to the Athlete Blueprint Podcast!In today’s episode, had  the pleasure of speaking w/ Michael Zwiefel! (@bbaperformance)Michael is the owner and head of sports performance at Building Better Athletes in Dubuque Iowa.  In addition to that, Michael is also on the team at Emergence, some of whom, you’ve heard on this podcast before in Tyler Yearby and Rich White, back in episode 1. As a coach, Michael has coached athletes all the way, from the youth levels all the way to the NFL level.As an athlete, Michael was the all time leader in NCAA receptions w/ 463 and was the recipient of the Gagliardi award, which is essentially the D3 heisman.In this episode we touch on:The importance of setting up youth athletes for success later in lifeSetting up an engaging environment for our athletes How Michael’s warmups have evolved over the years How you can create “aliveness” in the warmup Michael’s growth as a coach and transition to more of an ecological approach Why change of direction drills may not lead to improvements in agility Some practical applications to improving your warmupAnd of course much much more…One thing I really respect about Michael is his passion and creativity, which is evident by this episode and through his social media, which of course I’ll link to in the show notes. He does a great job of showing practical activities, that coaches can implement to follow more of an ecological approach.As mentioned early, Michael and the team at Emergence have a new mini course called “reconceptualizing the warmup”  and that’s available if you’d like to learn more about these concepts. I’ll put that in the show notes as well. I have personally taken the course and it’s fantastic And lastly I do want mention that in this episode, there is bit of background noise which I wasn’t able to edit out.  It  isn't too bad, but I figured I'd mention itThanks for listening guys, this has been one of my favorite interview so far!...I hope you enjoy the show!Here's Michael's Info:Website Instagram Twitter Warmup CourseAs always, if you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, feel free to contact me:Email: javier@igniteperformance.net InstagramtwitterFacebookCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Send us a textFor Todays Episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kelly Romero!Dr. Romero (@drkellyromero)  is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor with clinic locations in Scottsdale and Chandler, Arizona. She is also a Certified Exercise Physiologist from the American College ofSports Medicine. Her practice specializes in sports medicine, regenerative therapies, and hormone management. Dr. Romero offers an integrative approach when combining modern medical science with natural alternative treatments. Her focus is to provide comprehensive and preventative care that meets the needs of each patient. As an athlete herself, she has a passion for working with the athletic population and helping them achieve a higher level of sport performance. She provides individualized healthcare, so each patient can experience optimal health, longevity, and better quality of life.In today’s episode we cover:Dr. Romero’s journey as a healthcare practitioner The importance of gut health and how It can impact athletic performance What are the most critical micronutrients for athletes are…including a deep dive into a couple of them What the different b/t food allergy and sensitivity is How eating seasonally can help optimize your nutrition What the difference in pro and prebiotics are and what you might look for when buying oneAnd of course, we cover so much  more. I’ve worked w/ Dr. Romero in the past for some gut health issues and she has helped me tremendously.  I’m very happy that we were able to discuss some of these topics today because the areas of gut health and athlete nutrition are not understand very well. We really only touch in the tip of the iceberg in this conversation, so a follow up podcast is definitely needed….In the meantime, I’ll link to all of Dr. Romero’s info so you can read her blogs and take a look at her content….I hope you enjoy the show!Here is Dr. Romero's Info Website InstagramTwitter FacebookLinked InAs always, if you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, feel free to contact me:Email: javier@igniteperformance.net InstagramtwitterFacebookCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav