• Nick Michael emphasizes the importance of building relationships with athletes.
• The transition from coaching to strength and conditioning can be challenging but rewarding.
• Empathy for players is crucial for effective coaching.
• Data measurement is essential for tracking athlete performance.
• Small actions can significantly impact team culture and accountability.
• The eye test remains a valuable tool in coaching despite advancements in technology.
• Coaches must adapt their communication styles to connect with different athletes.
• Respect and positive reinforcement are vital during tough times.
• Utilizing technology can enhance training effectiveness and athlete development.
• Authenticity in coaching fosters trust and respect from players

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Strength and Conditioning in Basketball
01:26 Nick Michael's Journey to Loyola Chicago
03:21 The Importance of Player Experience in Coaching
06:44 Transitioning from Coaching to Strength and Conditioning
09:05 The Catalyst for Nick's Career
13:25 The Value of Little Things in Coaching
15:39 Modeling Behavior for Young Athletes
17:23 Building Relationships and Culture in Coaching
18:47 Measuring Performance: The Use of Technology
21:46 Interpreting Data to Drive Training Decisions
25:38 The Art of Coaching: Balancing Athlete Needs
29:53 The Importance of Authenticity in Coaching
31:54 Conclusion and Future Guests on the Podcast

You’ll discover:

The importance of coaching in its purest form—knowing the athlete, technique, and the right dose
How legendary influences like Louis Simmons and Buddy Morris shaped a practical, results-driven philosophy
The real value behind traditional KPIs: availability, body composition, and capacity for work—and why they outperform high-tech solutions
How to adapt training and rehab for different environments, from suburban gyms to city arenas
Why simplicity and coaching intelligence are still king in an era obsessed with data and gadgets

This conversation isn’t just about training routines—it’s about the timeless art of effective coaching, understanding human biomechanics, and building a network that elevates everyone. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or performance enthusiast, you’ll come away with actionable insights to elevate your approach and stay ahead in an ever-changing game. Perfect for those hungry to deepen their understanding of athlete development and the core principles that last decades.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Handy and His Journey
02:48 The Evolution of Strength Coaching
05:46 Influences and Inspirations in Strength Training
08:41 Adapting Training Methods for Different Athletes
11:52 Key Performance Indicators in Strength Training
14:43 The Role of Technology in Coaching
17:47 The Importance of Coaching and Mentorship
20:44 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations

Takeaways

Paul's journey began with a passion for sports and strength training.
He learned valuable lessons from his early internship experiences.
Consistency and authenticity are key traits for successful coaching.
Building relationships and setting standards are crucial for team culture.
Creativity in warmups can enhance team bonding and performance.
Embracing failure leads to personal and professional growth.
The importance of being a humble learner in the coaching profession.
Transcendent moments in training can teach valuable life lessons.
Paul's coaching philosophy is influenced by his diverse experiences.
He emphasizes the significance of faith, family, and pushing personal limits.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Paul Woelmer
01:13 Paul's Early Life and Introduction to Strength Training
05:34 Internship Experiences and Learning from Mentors
09:24 Transitioning to Professional Strength Coaching
12:45 In-Season Training and Professional Development
15:43 Coaching Philosophy and Building Relationships
21:19 Lessons from Various Coaching Stops
23:56 Implementing Standards and Team Culture
26:02 Rediscovering the Past: Lessons from the 1990s
27:46 The Journey of Growth: Learning from Mistakes
30:44 Creative Solutions: The Crib Project
32:22 Pregame Rituals: Theatrical Warm-Ups
38:46 Embracing Individual Stories: The Transcendent Rep
45:32 Humility and Growth: Lessons for Young Coaches

Justin shares his philosophy on time management and discipline, underscoring their importance in achieving success as a coach. He discusses the necessity of being adaptable in the ever-evolving landscape of sports coaching, where continuous learning and embracing new methodologies are vital. The episode also explores the challenges of athlete retention in today's dynamic sports environment, highlighting the impact of external factors such as the transfer portal and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals.

Throughout the discussion, Justin emphasizes the value of maintaining strong connections with athletes and fellow coaches, advocating for open communication and trust as foundational elements of effective coaching. He shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned from his interactions with various head coaches, illustrating how these experiences have informed his approach to leadership and mentorship.

The episode concludes with insights into the future of sports coaching, as Justin and Jay discuss the importance of being a consistent and reliable presence for athletes, while also navigating the complexities of modern sports dynamics. As Jay aptly puts it, "that's all you need to know about our vocation," encapsulating the core principles and values that define the coaching profession. This conversation offers valuable takeaways for aspiring coaches and sports professionals, providing a comprehensive look at the skills and mindset required to thrive in the competitive world of sports coaching. Make sure you tap in to Reps and Real Talk on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UYOzI2zGLfxRD5wW5Jqkd?si=6ac078203e204919

Takeaways

• Networking is crucial for career advancement in sports.
• Time management and discipline are key for success.
• Adaptability is essential in the evolving sports industry.
• Building strong relationships with athletes and coaches is vital.
• Continuous learning and education are important for coaches.
• Retaining athletes is a challenge in today's sports landscape.
• Understanding different sports cultures can enhance coaching.
• Effective communication builds trust with athletes.
• Coaches should be consistent and reliable for their teams.
• The sports industry requires wearing many hats and multitasking.

Sound bites

"Networking is crucial in sports." "Time management is key." "Adaptability is essential." "Build strong relationships." "Continuous learning is vital." "Retaining athletes is challenging." "Understand different sports cultures." "Effective communication builds trust." "Be consistent and reliable." "Wear many hats in sports."

Chapters
00:16 Introduction to Justin Rey
01:50 Justin's Journey in Coaching
05:32 The Importance of Networking and Relationships
08:14 Time Management and Discipline in Coaching
11:26 Evolving as a Coach Through Different Leadership
16:43 Adapting to Change in Coaching Environments
23:08 Navigating Player Retention and Team Dynamics
29:30 Advice for Young Coaches
30:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests

• Cliff Spiller has over 10 years of coaching experience at the highest level.
• Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective coaching.
• Building daily habits is essential for athlete development.
• NIL has changed the dynamics of coaching and athlete motivation.
• Constant communication with athletes enhances their understanding and compliance.
• Understanding athletes as individuals is key to effective coaching.
• Small changes in training can lead to significant long-term benefits.
• Cliff emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to athlete development.
• Coaches should focus on the 'why' behind training protocols.
• Cliff's journey reflects the importance of learning from various coaching environments.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cliff Spiller

01:18 Cliff's Journey in Strength and Conditioning

03:57 Learning from the Best: Influences on Coaching Philosophy

10:40 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Coaching

11:53 Establishing Presence in a New Environment

18:01 Building Daily Habits and Routines

28:12 Navigating NIL and Financial Conversations with Athletes

35:11 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

Keywords

AI, content creation, strength and conditioning, college sports, athlete development, foundational routines, adaptability, fun environment, University of Dayton, La Tech

Takeaways

• Building foundational routines is key for athletes.
• Adaptability is crucial in strength and conditioning.
• Maintaining a fun environment enhances athlete engagement.
• Casey Cathrall's career journey is inspiring.
• La Tech has a strong legacy in strength coaching.
• University of Dayton fosters athlete development.
• Transfer portal impacts training strategies.
• Consistency is challenging in the transfer era.
• Fun and autonomy are vital for athlete buy-in.

takeaways

• It's important to give athletes the reason behind their training.
• Understanding the 'why' helps athletes connect with their training.
• Communicating the benefits of exercises increases athlete buy-in.
• Building relationships with athletes is crucial for effective coaching.
• Using data in training should be explained to athletes.
• Athletes are more engaged when they see the relevance of their training.
• Power production and resiliency are key focuses in training.
• Effective communication enhances the training experience.
• Athletes need to understand how training impacts their performance.
• Investing time in explanation fosters trust and commitment.

Key Takeaways:

1. Coaching Philosophies:Daniel highlights the distinct coaching styles of Dan Hurley, Bobby Hurley, and Dutch, emphasizing the importance of accountability, player empowerment, and patience.
2. Development Focus:The conversation underscores the need for programs that prioritize player development and respect for all team members.
3. Adapting Training Methods:Daniel discusses the evolution of his training methods, moving from traditional strength exercises to incorporating machines like leg presses and belt squats for efficiency.
4. Importance of Creativity:Finding creative ways to engage athletes, especially those resistant to traditional methods, is crucial for their development.
5. Competitive Spirit:Maintaining a competitive environment in training sessions helps athletes push their limits and improve performance.
6. Recruitment Strategies:The importance of recruiting players who fit the program's style and philosophy is emphasized, with honesty during the recruitment process being key.
7. Track and Field Influence:Daniel's background in track and field significantly influences his training approach, focusing on applying strength through sprints, jumps, and throws.
8. Balancing Skill and Strength:While learning the skill of exercises like squats is important, achieving a training stimulus and adaptation is equally crucial.
9. Outdoor Training Days:Daniel describes the structure of outdoor training days, which focus on speed and power without inducing fatigue.
10. Long-term Athlete Development:The conversation highlights the importance of long-term development, with a focus on building strength that translates into athleticism.

Chapters:

1. Introduction and Background (0:00 - 5:00):Jay introduces Daniel and they discuss his background and current role at San Diego State.
2. Coaching Philosophies and Lessons (5:01 - 15:00):Daniel shares insights from working with different coaches and the lessons learned.
3. Training Methods and Adaptations (15:01 - 25:00):Discussion on the evolution of training methods and the influence of track and field.
4. Recruitment and Development (25:01 - 35:00):The importance of recruitment strategies and maintaining a focus on player development.
5. Conclusion and Future Guests (35:01 - End):Jay wraps up the conversation and Daniel suggests future podcast guests.

• Building strong relationships is key to athlete buy-in.
• Mentorship plays a crucial role in career development.
• Triangle meetings enhance collaboration and communication.
• Trust and communication are vital in team dynamics.
• Derek's journey from volunteer to director is inspiring.
• Colorado College's unique block plan presents challenges.
• Collaboration with medical staff is essential for success.
• Attention to detail is critical in strength coaching.
• Networking and building connections are important.
• Adapting to different coaching styles is necessary.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction and Background
• 00:00:00 Derek's Journey to Director
• 00:00:00 Building Athlete Buy-In
• 00:00:00 Triangle Meetings and Collaboration
• 00:00:00 Mentorship and Trust
• 00:00:00 Challenges and Successes at Colorado College

1)     Where the origin of his passion for the warm up aspect of perpetration, but for training and practice came from

2)     The value of keeping similar patterns in the warm up, but changing the movements as often as possible 

3)     Examples of how he prescribes these variations including specific examples of some of these patterns

4)     Why and where we find value in barefoot training

5)     What training them for the sport not the numbers mean to him

Such a great conversation with a fantastic practitioner who has a unique perspective on developing the basketball players, and a discussion that, quite frankly, has made me have some second thoughts about some things that I do, specifically with our daily practice warm ups. Coach Deets is really doing great work, and I’m so grateful for his open and candid sharing today. Make sure you give him a follow on The Gram at @ coachdeets23 and on the Twitter-sphere at @coachdeets. I truly hope you took as much from this discussion as I did, and if so, and could please help me out with three HUGE favors I’d be super grateful. If you could please: 1) share this with a colleague that would find value in the episode; 2) subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform; and 3) while you’re there, please leave us a 5-star review. Thank you so much for helping us grow The Podcast.

1)     The model that he utilizes when connecting the technical tactical side with the physical preparation of the athletes.

2)     What he’s looking at to build out his progressions, and the ways it impacts buy in with the players

3)     Where autonomy for the players fits in his perpetration and RTP programming.

4)     Video’s impact on communicating the goals and objectives of the program 

5)     Simple ways he has found success building out individualization in his programming

So much great insight from a practitioner working at the highest level, this episode is full of great, practical, real world tactics that we can all utilize (or adapt from) with our return to play progressions. I can’t thank Federico enough for being so open to sharing with us today because this was absolutely fantastic. Make sure you keep up with what he’s doing up in Columbus by following him on IG @federicocapacci. If you found value in the show and could do me three huge favors I’d really appreciate it if you would: 1) share the show with a colleague, this is the best way to spread the word; 2) subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player to stay up to date with all our shows; 3) please leave us a review to help others find our show when they search for strength and conditioning based podcasts. 

• The areas of physiology that he feels are overlooked by coaches and where coaches can look to have a better understanding of what the “cohort” is trying to teach.
• What are some of the driving questions behind his deeper dive into energy system development that has led to his desire to help coaches have a better understanding of these physiological adaptations.
• Reasons behind some of the “standoffishness” towards low intensity conditioning work, and how we could possibly counteract those
• Where the autonomic nervous system fits in their education model, and why it’s so important to understand the basics of ANS physiology and how it relates to conditioning levels and performance.
• Next steps in progressing conditioning work once the athlete has a “solid base”
• Ways to make your energy system work be a bit more practical in the team setting

A ton of great insight into what Tim is doing with, not just the course but what his training philosophy is and the driving factors behind it. Make sure you give him a follow at @timkettenring on X and tap in for more info on the training program at Conditioningproject.com. Just like all our shows, if you have found value in the show please and could do me three favors I’d greatly appreciate it if you could: 1) share the show with a colleague, this is the best way to spread the word; 2) subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player to stay up to date with all our shows; 3) please leave us a review to help others find our show when they search for strength and conditioning based podcasts.

Who is Tim Kettenring?

Tim Kettenring is a 16 year strength and conditioning veteran with experience at every level of
sport. His current role is as the High Performance Director for Nola Gold Rugby of Major League
Rugby. Tim is also the President of Maverick Human Performance which provides coaching, consulting
and education services to athletes and coaches around the world.
Prior to his current roles, Tim was the head strength and conditioning coach at Loyola
University-New Orleans for 6 years, director of sports performance at Revolution Sports
Performance for 2 years, and assistant strength and conditioning/sport coach at Holy Cross
High School for 4 years.

1)     Where a military background both helps and hinders in the tactical training world

2)     Things that coaches need to understand when making the transition to the tactical side

3)     How defining terms, or at least coming together on the goals of the higher ups, is a game changer

4)     Comfortable lifestyles effect on how they need to program for soldiers, and how it could be a positive for their realm of the profession

5)     Making a scalable training system on a grand scale using basic and simple assessments

6)     Why general training, is always general, and its supportive nature to the specific, if it’s team sport or the military

7)     Educations vital role within boot camp with preparing the soldiers to make better decisions once they’re moved around the world

Such and awesome look into a unique training environment, I can’t thank Carson enough for spending the time with us today and being so open and candid in his sharing. Physical preparation for the tactical “athlete” is a realm in our vocation that is growing by the year, and a lot is due to the great work that Carson is doing with H2F, laying the foundation for more strength coaches to build upon. As with all our content, if you found value in the discussion please feel free to share the show with a colleague, and if you haven’t yet, please subscribe to the show on our favorite podcast player to stay up to date with all our shows.

1)     Pros of working at a Division II school for a starting point in your professional evolution

2)     What the impact of being the son of immigrants on work ethic and humility

3)     The leadership role he feels that we can play as a vocation including examples that he utilizes

4)     Three terms that he teaches to dictate how the program will progress, that have nothing to do with progressions

5)     Advice for coaches who are rotating in internships and could possibly be getting frustrated about it

6)     Ways he has found success connecting with other practitioners, and its effect on the projection of his career. 

There are so many great lessons that I learned as a DIII strength coach, and I’m so happy to hear a similar story from Aaron. A great voyage to EMU that lead to a great strength coach working in the MAC in college basketball, it really hits close to home with Old Greybeard. Aaron is doing some fantastic work up at EMU, so make sure you give him a follow on x @strengthcoacha and on IG at @strengthcoachabe to keep up with everything he’s got cooking and make sure to sign up for the newsletter while you’re checking out his content! There’s so much value in Aaron’s journey and the lessons he shared today, and I took a ton from this conversation. If you found value in it as well please feel free to share the show with a colleague, and if you haven’t yet, please subscribe to the show on our favorite podcast player to stay up to date with all our shows.

1)     Driving factors behind the directions of the programming he utilizes for his athletes

2)     Simple evaluations of common sequences that help him drive programming decisions

3)    The role of still photos and video in his practice

4)    Examples of his progressions in different mobility and stability situations

5)    Autonomy’s role in his program

6)    What the transfer portal has changed in his programs

7)    How he defines functional training, and how that definition impacts how he evaluates and trains his guys

8)    Monitoring/Tracking of practice as an evaluation of preparation

A great conversation with a fantastic practitioner who has a unique perspective on developing the athlete’s he gets to work with. Justin is really doing great work, and I’m so grateful for his open and candid sharing today. Make sure you give him a follow on The Gram at @jland_perf. I truly hope you took as much from this discussion as I did, and if so, please share this with a colleague that would find value in the episode. Also, if you haven’t subscribed on your favorite podcast platform yet and could do that for us, we would greatly appreciate it.

• The uniqueness of the athlete that she gets to work with, both as a sport but also individually
• Where each of her “hats” impact decisions with programming daily and in the long term
• Driving factors behind training and programming decisions
• Positive aspects of being a licensed nutritionist and registered dietitian and how it works symbiotically with her role as a performance coach
• How taking this different route in her education could be a great example for younger coaches to increase their marketability
• What coaches can do when they don’t travel to help best educate their athlete’s on how they can do better for themselves on “game day”

Such a cool conversation with an awesome person with a really cool job. This show was an absolute blast for me, so many unique aspects to what Ashley’s practice and the athlete’s she gets to work with, it’s really fascinating to me. I can’t thank her enough for being so open to sharing with us today. To keep up with everything she’s doing make sure you give her a follow over on Instagram at @amuschiatti. I hope you found as much value in the chat as I did, and if so, please help me out by doing three things: 1st, please share this with a colleague that you think would find value in the show, 2nd if you haven’t please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player, and 3rd if you could please leave us a review I’d greatly appreciate it.

Who is Ashley Muschiatti?

Ashley Muschiatti RD, LDN, CSCS is a sports dietitian and certified strength coach who has worked with high school and college athletes, as well as the general public who wants to reach their health and wellness goals. She has experience with body composition and analysis using the BodPod as well as performance nutrition counseling.

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She received her B.S. in Exercise Science and B.A. in Spanish Language at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. During her time at Appalachian State, Ashley was a thrower on the track and field team where she sits high in the school’s All-Time record books. She then went on to attend Delaware State University’s Coordinated Dietetic Program where she became a Registered Dietitian. Throughout her years of education, Ashley completed multiple strength and conditioning and sports nutrition internships at multiple NCAA Division 1 Institutions.

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Ashley enjoys helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the field. She combines her experience and knowledge in strength and conditioning and nutrition to help athletes of all ages fuel properly and reach their performance goals.

Ashley lives in Charlotte, NC where she is a Performance Specialist with Novant Health Sports Performance.

Muschiatti's previous positions include:​

• Performance Specialist & Registered Dietitian at Novant Health SportsPerformance
• Assistant Strength Coach & Nutrition Coordinator at Delaware State University
• Professional Strength and Conditioning Internships:
  • ​Clemson University Basketball
  • UNC Chapel Hill Olympic Sports
  • Appalachian State University Olympic Sports
  • University of Delaware Football

1)    Social media as a tool to help educate coaches and grow as a professional  

2)    The line between raining and rehab, and why it may be translucent at best

3)    Work places culture’s impact on the success of rehab programs

4)    How teamwork, roles, and the hierarchy of positions drive culture in the performance and rehabilitation world.

5)    Where he sees the true role of leaderships positions, and how being in business has impacted this

6)    A change of perspective that could have a vastly positive impact on your teams’ culture

7)    The value of understanding what other people in your department do, while understanding where your role and lines you shouldn’t cost.

8)    Safety’s role in professional growth

This conversation, as they always are with Charlie, was sensational. I’m so happy to not just have him back on The Podcast, but cannot wait to have him here and back on the docket for The 2024 Edition of The Seminar. He’s always been a mentor and a great friend for as long as I’ve known him, and can’t wait for us all to be able to see him “in action” breaking down his approach to evaluating and programming in his presentation. Also, please let us know if you have a direction for Charlie’s presentation by using the link here:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Lc4lTXOtwRxQD_oGlO1B4reVUmbAdhDr3q1Bj9IYMUM/edit?usp=sharing

This conversation, just like every conversation I’ve ever had with Charlie has made me take a step back and reevaluate some things we are doing, and I hope it has had the same effect on you. If you found value in the show please help me out with three things: 1st, please share the show with a colleague that would find value in the show; 2nd, if you haven’t subscribed on your favorite podcast platform please do; and 3rd, if you wouldn’t mind leaving us a review on our podcast player of choice I’d truly appreciate it. 

1)     Continuity’s role in building a department.

2)     Incentives role in professional development and program growth, and how they have built a model that allows their coaches to have upward growth

3)     How individualizing their coaches continuing education has helped drive their entire staff forward

4)     The positives and negatives of social media’s role in our vocation

5)     Diversifying your educational modalities to help find better ways to be a coach

As I said on the show, having Heather on the show and her as on the docket for The Seminar has been a long time coming, and am super grateful for he, not just taking the time to be on the show, but for all she’s done to help drive this profession forward. She has been leading from the front for longer for her entire career, and what she’s doing up in Columbus is no exception to that. I hope you found value in the show, and if you did please feel free to share this episode with a collogue that you feel would enjoy it, and please don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player. I truly do appreciate it.

1)     Some of the “challenges” that have reared themselves after the short off season.

2)     What is means to be “a fiduciary” in sport, and why it’s vital in situations where you are collecting and utilizing data.

3)     Factors that impact what data they’re collecting and the devices/means they’re collecting it

4)     Why patience is so important from a science perspective 

5)     How vital it is to keep in mind, “what performance is” if we call ourselves performance coaches.

6)     The positive value that research in other vocations can have on us as performance coaches

I could not be happier to have Heish on the docket this summer and am super grateful for him taking the time to be on the show and, as always, being so open to sharing. He’s truly is doing some awesome work in Vegas and is an absolute wealth of knowledge that’s not just absolutely driving our entire vocation forward by pushing the envelope in the performance monitoring world, but leading from the front with the actual “applied sport science” that he’s practicing. Make sure to give him a follow @aheish11_ on Instagram. I hope you found value in the show, and if you did please feel free to share this episode with a collogue that you feel would enjoy it, and please don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player. I truly do appreciate it.

Who is Aaron Heishman?

Aaron is the Head of Sport Science and Reconditioning for the Vegas Golden Knights. He is primarily responsible for directing the sport science initiatives of the organization, as well as leading the implementation of return to play programming for athletes undergoing long-term rehabilitation. Prior to his time with the Golden Knights, he worked as the Assistant Director of Basketball Performance and Sport Scientist at University of Oklahoma. While at OU, Aaron earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology with research focused on athlete monitoring strategies used to evaluate neuromuscular performance and fatigue in basketball players. Before Oklahoma, Aaron worked as the Graduate Assistant for Basketball Performance at the University of Virginia, where he found a passion for trying to bridge the gap between applied performance practices and research in effort to maximize athlete health and performance. 

1)     The importance of systems, especially in difficult times of the year, to help streamline processes to help make the data collected more actionable.

2)     Hydration monitoring and prescribing, why it’s important in August, but not JUST important in August.

3)     Finding better ways to evaluate what we do to ensure what we are programming for our athletes is actually making the positive impact we believe it is.

4)     How to “fast track” knowledge in reference to continuing education, including how valuable he sees the ability to take classed at U of L.

I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Dr. Rimer to The Seminar, and so appreciative of his openness on today’s episode of The Podcast. This coming edition of The Seminar’s docket is absoultly awesome and Ernie is a huge part of that. Make sure to give him a follow to keep up with everything he’s got cooking on X and Instagram at @ErnieRimer. I really hope you enjoyed the discussion as much as I did, Ernie is such a wealth of knowledge and his openness to share and grow is such a valuable asset to the entire vocation. If you did find value in the discussion please feel free to share the show with a colleague, and if you would please subscribe to the show and leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform I’d be greatly appreciative.

For more info on The 2024 Edition of The Seminar hop over to The Seminar Page here: https://cvasps.com/2024-seminar/

Who is Dr. Ernie Rimer?

Dr. Ernie Rimer is the Director of Sport Science for the University of Louisville Athletics. He supports the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes through research, education, and innovation. Before Louisville, Rimerwas the Director of Sport Science at the University of Utah and held strength and conditioning positions at the United States Ski & Snowboard Association and Northern Arizona University. Rimer co-founded FYTT, a high-performance software for sports performance professionals. He has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah and is certified in strength and conditioning. Rimer has presented at numerous national and international conferences on various sport-related topics.

1)      What drove him to dig to find better ways to deliver transfer from training to sport performance.

2)     The role of observation in daily periodization and how simply watching the athletes can have a massive impact on programming decisions.

3)     His interpretation and the role of minimal effective dose in his programming

4)     Long-term education’s value, and why the rush to learning could be holding people (and our whole vocation for that matter) back

5)     Yin Yang of being present vs the present state of the industry

6)     Where things outside of physical preparation impact what they do on the day to day

7)     Ways expanding your learning lens can have a positive impact on a practitioner’s ability to improve their craft.

I am elated to welcome Cam to The Seminar, and so grateful for his openness on today’s episode of The Podcast. This coming edition of The Seminar’s docket is sensational and Coach Josse is a huge part of that. Make sure to give him a follow to keep up with everything he’s got cooking on X at @CoachJosse. I really hope you enjoyed the discussion as much as I did, I really thought this was a great show with a ton of awesome insight from Cam. If you did enjoy it and found some value in it please feel free to share the show with a colleague, and if you would please subscribe to the show and leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform I’d be greatly appreciative.

For more info on The 2024 Edition of The Seminar hop over to The Seminar Page here: https://cvasps.com/2024-seminar/

Who is Cam Josse?

Cam Josse is a Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University. Prior to arriving at Auburn, Cam spent 3 seasons at Indiana University as an Athletic Performance Coach for football. He began his career in sports performance in the private sector with DeFranco's Training Systems, operating as Director of Sports Performance from 2014-2020. Cameron has worked with a multitude of athletes in high school and collegiate sports as well as professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, UFC, and WWE. Cameron earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology while playing football at the University of Rhode Island, holds a master's degree in exercise science from William Paterson University, and is currently pursuing his PhD from Jean Monnet University in France under the supervision of Dr. JB Morin.

1)    A wrestler’s mindset and how it impacts his programming decisions.

2)    What he’s looking at to monitor readiness and training status.

3)    Communication strategies he utilizes when he needs to lighten the loads on the guys

4)    Where the peripheral fatigue of wrestling fits into their developmental program

5)    How he looks at “special days” vs the norm for his wrestlers and the impact it has on preparation.

6)    The peaking/tapering process with both the wrestlers and the rowing team.

7)    Subjective feedbacks role in his fluid model of periodization. 

8)    Confidence, belief, and its impact on intent of training in the weight room. 

What a great look behind the curtain to the world of developing college wrestlers. I can’t thank Josh enough for being so open to share not just what he’s doing but the thought process behind his decision making. I really enjoyed hearing how someone coaching athletes in such a unique sport utilizes theory that so many of us do in team sport, and where he’s seeing success with it. If you enjoyed this discussion as much as I did, please do me three quick favors: first, please share this with a colleague that you feel would find value in the show; second, if you haven’t subscribed please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player; and lastly, when you’re there, if you could leave us a 5 start review I would greatly appreciate it!

Who is Josh Jirgal?

Josh Jirgal joined Duke Athletics in August 2022 and serves as an Assistant Sports Performance Coach for the Blue Devils, working with the wrestling, and women’s rowing teams.
 
Prior to his arrival in Durham, Jirgal worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for UT Permian Basin. He has also had coaching stops at Sacramento State, the US Army Special Operations Command, Wingate University, Champions Sports Performance, Webber International University, the Oakland Raiders, and the SF Rush Pro Rugby team. Jirgal has also coached professional boxers Andre Ward and Amir Khan.
 
He graduated from Appalachian State in 2013 with a B.S. in Exercise Science and went on to earn his Master of Science in Exercise Science from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2017. Jirgal is certified through both the CSCCa (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association certified) and NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association).

1)    Being intentional in developing your staff in leadership

2)    A wake-up call that brought her to understand her role as a leader developing coaches

3)    Some unique aspects to their staffing system to help coaches grow professionally within the department.

4)    The importance of finding the right fit during the hiring process.

5)    How the transfer portal and foreign trips in the summer had a massive impact on summer training.

6)    Where the limitations to motivation have changed some of her perspective.

7)    Ways she has had success helping athletes who return from international competition to reintegrate into the team setting.

A huge thank you to Clare Kaufman Quebedeaux for sharing so much of her voyage through the coaching world. They have built a great system in Columbus for coaches to grow and develop and she was so kind in breaking down not just the X’s and O’s to it, but the thought process behind how it has evolved. Make sure you give her a follow-on Instagram at @ckarequib to keep up with all the things she’s doing. If you did enjoy the show please share this with a colleague. Lastly, if you haven’t subscribed to the show please do on your favorite podcast app, and if you would be so kind as to leave us a review, I’d greatly appreciate it. 

Who is Clare Quebedeaux?

Clare Quebedeaux joined the Buckeye strength and conditioning program in 2017. Her core responsibilities include serving as the Facility Supervisor for multiple facilities as well as overseeing the Women’s Basketball and Men’s Golf programs.

Prior to Ohio State, Quebedeaux was the director of strength and conditioning at Southeastern Louisiana University, working with the football, basketball, women’s soccer, women’s tennis and men’s golf programs. She was also an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Temple University and the University of Hartford. She served as a graduate assistant for strength and conditioning while attending University of Tennessee.

Quebedeaux earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in 2010. She went on to receive her master’s in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology from the University of Tennessee in 2013.

1)    The factors that drove him through the steps leading him to each step of his “side hustle” journey.

2)    Why there are things that can help coaches improve may not help drive careers forward

3)    How having a secondary income stream can help improve your freedom to make better decisions in and out of work.

4)    Persuasion vs coercion, how they work hand in hand if you don’t have a backup plan.

5)    Escape velocity numbers, what that means, and how it fits with coaches and side hustles.

6)    Skills learned from being in business that transferred into coaching.

7)    What is Money Moves and why should coaches care?

This topic is one that I really think needs to be talked about exponentially more than it is, and one that I’ve tried to push for more coaches to share how they’re finding alternative ways to make some cash to better themselves. To me, it doesn’t matter if it’s finding a second job, starting an online business, or getting into real estate, as long as you are finding a way to better yourself in the long run I think that is absolutely huge. If you have interest in checking out K’s sight for more info on Money Moves or to sign up hop over to www.callmekeir.com/squeeze. I think that this could be a great avenue for many coaches out there to help find ways to scale what they do and make a little extra cash on the side. Keir is one of the few people I talk to when it comes to ways I can be better online, so I was really excited to get him back on The Podcast to talk about this topic. I hope you enjoyed the banter as much as I did, and if you did, please share the show with a colleague that you think could find some value in it. Also, if you haven’t subscribed and left a review on your favorite podcast player and could do so I would truly appreciate the support!

Who is Keir Wenham-Flatt?

Keir Wenham-Flatt is a recovering strength coach. After a decade of coaching at the elite level in five different countries, he grossed over $1m in 3 years of operating Strength Coach Network before selling the company in September 2023.

These days he helps Strength Coaches to make more money through his long form course Money Moves and his personal site www.callmekeir.com

1)    A voyage that led him to choose another vocation

2)    Skills that coaches develop that have “transfer” to the real world

3)    Where who you are and who the staff/admin you work with may have a different view of what that should be.

4)    The value of asking “what do you want me to accomplish?”

5)    Aspects of coaching that provided issues in his family life, thus driving the decision to change professions

6)    What drove him to his latest professional venture. 

7)    How coaches should practice what they preach about embracing change when they get to a point where they need to make a change. 

I really can’t thank Jonathan enough for sharing so much of his voyage in and out of the coaching world. It’s a transition that isn’t easy on anyone, but we all should always happy to see someone find a better way for themselves, in and out of coaching. His path hasn’t been an easy one for sure, but one that I hope helps others have a better understanding of where they are in their voyage, and maybe take a deep breath and assess where they are in theirs. I know I did. To keep up to date with all that he’s doing make sure you give him a follow on The Gram at @jonjay.dahuya. If you did enjoy the show please share this with a colleague. If you haven’t please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a review, I’d greatly appreciate it. 

Who is Jon Dahuya?

Jon Dahuya is a former Director of Sports Performance who took a leap away from the collegiate realm to craft a life abundant in love and enriching experiences for himself and his son. 

With a decade-long dedication to pouring knowledge into the lives of young athletes and learning from fellow coaches and administrators, Jon brings a wealth of experience to the table. Beyond the sports arena, Jon has seamlessly transitioned into real estate, infusing his passion for growth and mentorship into every facet of his life. Jon continues to apply the coaching tools honed over the years to his real estate business, stays sharp as a coach by working with local youth athletes, and lends his expertise to coaching athletes associated with Fil-Nation Select & the Philippines Youth National Basketball teams. 

1)    What is applied sport science to him.

2)    The roles of systems and principles in his programming

3)    Ways being a strength coach impacts how he interrupts metrics

4)    Collecting data vs acting upon what the data is saying

5)    Meeting the coaches where they’re at, and providing the information that they need to answer the questions they have or solve the problems that arise. 

6)    How he is structuring the weeks, both in training on and off the field

7)    Where these metrics fit in the RTP setting

8)    His concerns with looking for metrics that “cause” injuries

A great look through the looking glass to what Connor, not only sees the role of sport science in performance, but how he goes about trying to move the needle daily for the coaches and athletes he gets to work with. Make sure to keep up with everything he’s doing by following him on Instagram and Twitter at @connorschoepp. I hope you enjoyed this discussion as much as I did, and if you found value in it please feel free to share the show with a colleague, and if you haven’t subscribed please do on your favorite podcast platform. 

Who is Connor Shoepp?

Connor Schoepp currently serves as the director of Applied Sport Performance and Performance Coach for Men's Soccer. Previously he has held positions with the Arizona Cardinals, Mississippi State University, and University of Pittsburgh. Originally from South Dakota where he received his undergrad from the University of Sioux Falls. 

1)    The role of fine arts studies leading him to dive into the history of sport science

2)    Improvisations role in coaching, and why understanding your processes and goals are vital to being able to improvise

3)    Where the Soviets were correct back in the day, and what has stood the test of time from their work

4)    Specificity vs variability, where is the balance in this contradiction

5)    How being calm and relaxed tends to lead to greater performance

6)    Is it too strong or is it that the training leads them to be to tense?

7)    What challenges are there when coaching “relaxation” with athletes

8)    Talent identification, it’s challenges, and why it may come down to getting lucky

PJ provides such a fantastic perspective on the preparation of, and cannot thank him enough for being so open to share with us today. His understanding of history and the arts, and how it has formulated how he works as a coach is really awesome. I really enjoyed hearing how he looks at the history of training means and methods, the research behind it, and how he evaluates and implements that in his programming today. Make sure you give him a follow on the socials at X and Instagram @pjvazel. I really hope that you enjoyed this discussion as much as I did. As always, please share the show with someone that you feel could find value in it, and if you haven’t, I would greatly appreciate it if you subscribed to the show and left us a review on your favorite podcast player.  

Who is PJ Vazel?

PJ Vazel is currently national athletics coach for France having coached sprinters, hurdlers, and throwers at each of the Olympics and world championships since 2004. He has been an IAAF correspondent and chronicler for Le Monde for a decade and has participated to scientific and historical projects in athletics.

1)    “What Matters” in strength and conditioning in Dan’s eyes

2)    Voluntary movement vs, reflexive, vs anticipatory 

3)    Where technique fits in movement work

4)    If there is one thing that all athletes “have to work towards” what would that be?

5)    The future direction of our vocation, and how can we evolve with the future of coaching?

6)    What brought Dan to start running down the neurological rabbit hole and where does he suggest we can start educating ourselves on the topic.

7)    Unintended consequences to lifting weights and what can be done to counteract that.

The unique lens that Dan looks through to evaluate how athletes perform is one that more of us need to take a step back and peer through. This conversation has led me to reevaluate so many of the progressions and programming that we have set. I can’t thank Dan enough for being so open with us today, and challenging me to understand a totally different perspective, one that I know holds immense value. This is a show was really fun and the conversation really opened my eyes, and I hope you found as much value in it as I did. If you did, please share this conversation with a practitioner who could find value in it as well, and if you haven’t subscribed to the show and left us a review, if you could do that as well I’d greatly appreciate it. 

Who is Dan Fichter?

Dan Fichter has been involved in strength and conditioning for well over 20 years, Wannagetfast became a reality in his garage in the early 2000s. With Boots on the ground in the early 90’s Dan has studied closely with some of the elites in the field of physical preparation.  Dan has a very diverse education that literally spans the globe. Dan was responsible for designing and implementing speed, strength, conditioning, and mobility training programs for athletes in men’s lacrosse, alpine ski, volleyball, tennis, swimming, basketball, Football, lacrosse, and a variety of other sports. As a high school coach Dan has won 8 Sectional Titles in Track and Football and has coached numerous professional athletes, Olympians, and some of the most high-profile Hockey and Lacrosse players in the world.  

Fichter has traveled the country lecturing to numerous NFL, MLB, NHL, on speed training, strength training, and nervous system development and how to pull these elements into a comprehensive package.  At the High School level Dan teaches fundamental postural and force absorption techniques and how it easily translates into sporting prowess and bullet proofing against injuries

1)    Driving factors to why his mindset on our positions has changed over his career.

2)    What could be leading to this shift in focus from just programming to improving the relationships with our athletes.

3)    The “Do More” or the “Good but” responses lead to athletes looking for some sort of praise.

4)    A two-way street of getting to actually know your athlete’s but be vulnerable enough to let your athletes truly know you as well.

5)    How being a happier and nicer person can really help improve your relationships with your athletes, their improvements, and enjoyment for being at work daily.

6)    Where he feels “coaching” happens, and how setting the “standard” and teaching can lead to better opportunities to learn and connect with your athletes in the long run.

It’s always awesome to catch up with Dr. Carter and this conversation was no exception. For someone who’s gone through the educational steps to change his first name to Doctor, and has been doing this at such a high level as a practitioner, to share his evolution and the driving factors to these changes in perspective was really awesome. I can’t thank Christian enough for being so candid in sharing his story and thought process and growth as a coach and person. This is a talk that I took so much from, and hope you did as well. As with all of our content, if you found value in the show and think a colleague could as well, please feel free to share the show with anyone you think would find it valuable. Also, if you could please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app, I’d truly appreciate it if you could.

Who is Dr. Christian Carter?

Christian Carter joined JMU Strength and Conditioning for Olympic sports in 2013. He is in charge of designing and implementing programs for women's track and field, volleyball and men’s soccer. Christian is also the Head Weightlifting Coach for Renaissance Periodization as well as a nutrition consultant for RP. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin, his Master's in Health Promotion from Virginia Tech, and his Doctorate in Sport Performance from East Tennessee State University.

1)    The importance and power of routine in an athlete’s life

2)    How the landscape of college athletics with the portal has impacted how we need to teach routines and behaviors with these athletes.

3)    Ways the athlete’s coming in from other schools may need help adjusting to the new team, but also how you can learn from them improve different aspects of your program.

4)    What the importance of understanding how the player felt about their past program and their training, and what their past strength coach as to say about the player and how they trained.

5)    Strategies used to build different routines and help the players understand different behaviors so that they can make better decisions to reach their goals.

I’m so appreciative of Asa for spending the time today and sharing so many of his experiences and growth through his coaching evolution. I know that this past off season I’ve had more “growing” experiences and has pushed me in many unique ways, and through this conversation and other, I’m certain I’m not alone with that. 

Make sure you give him a follow him IG @abritt_19! This chat is full of great info and I really hope you enjoyed as much as I did. If so please feel free to share the episode with a collogue, and if you haven’t subscribed and left a review for the show on your favorite podcast platform I’d greatly appreciate it.

Who is Asa Britt?

Asa Britt was name Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Fairfield University in 2022. He develops and oversees strength and conditioning programs for Men's Basketball, Softball, and Golf.

Britt came to Fairfield from Sacred Heart University, where he was elevated from the position of Graduate Assistant to Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2021. He worked directly with men’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, and softball. He was also in charge of developing the internship program, connecting with Sacred Heart’s exercise science program. As a Graduate Assistant, he was in charge of men’s and women’s soccer, tennis, dance, and assisted with football.

Prior to his stint at Sacred Heart University, he had internships at the University of Kentucky, Manhattan College, and the University of Iowa. Britt also served as a Volunteer Assistant for the women’s tennis team at Rutgers University as well as being a Sport Performance Coach at AP2T.

Britt received a B.S. in Exercise Science from Manhattan College. He is a member of the NSCA and holds a CSCS certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Britt also hold certifications from USAW and RPR.

1)    The unique challenge of his position and how some challenges cross into both tactical and collegiate strength and conditioning.

2)    How implementing things at scale creates great challenges and increases the need for collaboration between coaches

3)    Ways that he and his staff communicate information to the higher ups to show that there is a return on the investment being made.

4)    Conversations that the information they collect lead to, both to those above him and the service members that help with buy in at all levels.

5)    Changing your thought process from being a dictator to coworkers with those you’re coaching, and how it can impact your trajectory as a coach.

I’m really grateful for Ryan spending the time today to discuss some of the systems and processes that they’re putting together to help build out an all-encompassing performance and wellness program for a variety of different service members. Although at a different level, many of these issues are similar to those that arise at the collegiate level as well, like scaling, individualization between units/team, donated equipment we are expected to utilize and so on. This chat is full of great info that I hope you enjoyed as much as I did. If so please feel free to share the episode with a collogue, and if you haven’t subscribed and left a review for the show on your favorite podcast platform I’d greatly appreciate it.

Who is Ryan Carroll?

Ryan Carroll, MS, CSCS*D is the Human Performance and Wellness Director at 1st Special Forces Command at Fort Liberty, NC.  He has been a strength and conditioning coach for over 20 years and in the tactical space for 8. He has worked with the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, Loyola University Chicago, BridgeAthletic, and an Air Force Special Operations Unit in North Carolina.

Ryan has spoken at several NSCA Tactical Conferences on training female soldiers, as well as the design and implementation of a comprehensive operator "Reset Week".  

He can be reached at rcarroll2214@yahoo.com or on instagram at @rcsc14

1)    The role a soldier and an educator has driven his professional development

2)    How the “average make up” of the operators he works with makes developing a preparation program a unique challenge

3)    What aspects of human physiology they’re evaluating and how they’re looking to develop those qualities.

4)    How using the health of the operators is the most value and first level of their preparedness

5)    The battle between forward thinking and the way it’s always been.

6)    Where wearables do and do not fit in the development of these operators

Such an interesting assignment, and an awesome discussion with Shep Sheppard diving into how they’re building the preparation program for these operators. I can’t thank him enough for being so open to sharing the directions of this process with us today. I hope that you’ve found value in the discussion, and if so please feel free to share it with a colleague and please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform.

1)    The role of PT school in his development, and how it continues to impact him professionally

2)    How having different directors within a department is helping their department progress

3)    Where his philosophy of training formulated, and how it has grown through his different stops.

4)    Specific progressions that he utilizes and has success with.

5)    The impact of today’s culture in sports and the transfer portal on his training prescriptions.

Emmet shared with us some great insight into the formation of their multiple director structure at KSU and why this could be a more viable option for departments going forward.  I also can’t thank him enough for being so open to share so in-depth to what his programming is with his student athletes, that’s a great look inside not just what he’s programming but the thoughts behind it. I’m excited that I got to speak with him and for his future as a practitioner. Make sure you give him a follow @coach_van_der_snick on Instagram. If you enjoyed the discussion and found value in the show feel free to share this episode with a collogue that you feel would enjoy it, and please don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player. I truly do appreciate it.

Who is Emmett Van Der Snick?

Emmett Van Der Snick currently serves as the Director of Sports Performance at Kennesaw State University where he works with Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Women’s Golf, and Women’s Soccer. Prior to this role he served as the Assistant Director of Sports Performance. Before KSU he spent time coaching at BYU, LSU, and JMU working with a variety of teams including Football, Women’s Lacrosse, and Swim and Dive.

1)     Being an international, the visa process, and some of the challenges of coming to work in The States

2)     Some of the differences in basketball preparation between Spain and the US.

3)     What were the driving factors behind Spaniardperformance and how it has helped him become a better coach.

4)     Why many of the fears people have behind why they don’t post content, or build an online product may be self-imposed.

5)     Working with athletes on an online training program, steps you can make to make it scalable, and what is a reasonable time commitment to each athlete in his mind. 

I cannot thank Rodrigo enough for being so open to sharing, not just his voyage, but also some ways that coaches can use platforms we all have to find a second source of income. He’s putting out awesome content with his business on Instagram, so make sure you give him a follow at @spaniardperformance. Even if you don’t speak Spanish, he’s providing a great template (how he’s doing things) as to how you can build, and scale, an online business as a coach. 

If you found value in the show it would be a huge help to us if you could do me three favors: first, as with all all our content, please feel share this with a colleague you think could find value in the show. Second, if you haven’t please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player, and lastly if you could leave us a 5 star review on that players I would greatly appreciate it. 

Who is Rodrigo Alvira Isla?

Rodrigo was born and raised in Zaragoza, Spain. He came to America to play college basketball, playing division 2 basketball a lung injury during his Junior year. He graduated with bachelor in Exercise Science in 2018, worked in Dubai, Lincoln University, Exceed SPF, and Grand Canyon University, with different sports, including Basketball, Football, Volleyball and Golf. He created Spaniard Performance in 2018 to help the Spanish speaking world to learn the side for Sports Performance in the US.

1)    How he has formulated his thought process around programming. 

2)    The role and power of belief in training, programming, coaching, and life.

3)    What the goal of the program is, and where evaluations impact the directions they take to reach those goals.

4)    Examples of how they utilize data to help structure and progress/regress drills in practice

5)    Metrics that they look at, why they look at them, and how they impact decisions. Not just in practice but in training as well.

Amit is doing some great work up at Towson, it’s really been awesome watching him grow from intern here back in the day to where he is now. Super excited for the future he has as a practitioner. Make sure you give him a follow @vohra91 on Instagram. And please, if you find value in the show feel free to share this episode with a collogue that you feel would enjoy it, and please don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player. I truly do appreciate it.

Who is Amit Vohra?

Vohra has been a strength and conditioning coach at Towson since August 2018.  He currently serves as the director of basketball performance, primarily working with the men's basketball team.

Among his duties include leading the strength room’s internship program plus utilizing the catapult athlete monitoring system to help optimize training loads.

Vohra was the strength coach for the 2018-19 CAA Champion Towson women’s basketball team and the 2020 ECAC Champion Towson women’s indoor track team.

He came to Towson after a year at the University of Connecticut as a sports performance assistant, working primarily with men’s and women’s cross country/track & field and diving.  His 2017 UConn women’s cross-country team won its first-ever conference championship in program history.

Previous to UConn, Vohra served as a graduate assistant for Springfield College for the 2016-17 season, working with men’s/women’s basketball, men’s soccer, men’s lacrosse and baseball.  He has also worked as an intern for Wake Forest University, the College of the Holy Cross, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and the University of Richmond.

1)    The impact of starting with the right mentor, and how his has left a mark on him professionally and continues to drive him forward.

2)    Where he sees the role of “sport science” in their organization

3)    The balance between skill and power, and the ways they evaluate where they fit on the continuum of how they move

4)    The role of data in the RTP process, including what they utilized as preinjury baseline data.

5)    How the process of evaluating and interrupting data is what makes it actionable, which is where the value truly is

6)    What drives the conversation’s when an athlete is progressing through the RTP process, and how the objective and subjective work hand in hand to drive decisions.  

Truly grateful for Dr. Heishman taking the time to be on the show and being so open to sharing. He’s doing some fantastic work in Vegas and is an absolute wealth of knowledge that’s absolutely driving our entire vocation forward by pushing the envelope in the performance monitoring world. Make sure to give him a follow @aheish11_ on Instagram. Feel free to share this episode with a collogue that you feel would enjoy it, and please don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player. I truly do appreciate it.

Who is Aaron Heishman?

Aaron is the Head of Sport Science and Reconditioning for the Vegas Golden Knights. He is primarily responsible for directing the sport science initiatives of the organization, as well as leading the implementation of return to play programming for athletes undergoing long-term rehabilitation. Prior to his time with the Golden Knights, he worked as the Assistant Director of Basketball Performance and Sport Scientist at University of Oklahoma. While at OU, Aaron earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology with research focused on athlete monitoring strategies used to evaluate neuromuscular performance and fatigue in basketball players. Before Oklahoma, Aaron worked as the Graduate Assistant for Basketball Performance at the University of Virginia, where he found a passion for trying to bridge the gap between applied performance practices and research in effort to maximize athlete health and performance. 

1)    How attending The Seminar impacted his growth and professional trajectory

2)    What “the high-performance model” means to him?

3)    Where do practitioners need to start when it comes to building their version of this model?

4)    Where understanding the role of internal/external monitoring and subjective/objective lenses, and how they can each combine to provide unique data to help us do better for our athletes

5)    The role of technology, and how adding too much to fast can lead to issues.

I can’t thank Scott enough for spending the time with us and being so candid with his thoughts on building a high-performance model. It’s been really awesome watching his career trajectory from a far, but I feel it’s safe to say that we can see why he’s climbed the ladder as quickly as he has. He’s doing fantastic work down in Baton Rouge. Make sure you give him a follow on the socials @scottkuehn88, and tap in to his Linktree to check out the great products that he has available here: https://linktr.ee/scottkuehn88 If you find value in the show please feel free to share this episode with a collogue that you feel would enjoy it, and please don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player. I truly do appreciate it.

Who is Scott Kuehn?

Scott Kuehn is currently the Manager of Applied Sport Science for LSU Football. He has previously had stops at the University of Arizona, the College of William & Mary, the University of Tulsa, and the University of Kentucky in varying capacities as both a performance coach and sport scientist. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, he attended Illinois State University for his undergrad in exercise science, while going from walk-on to scholarship football player during his time there, then completed a Master's degree while at Tulsa.

1)    Even though his path has changed through his career, how his love in training has still been a driving force behind his decisions.

2)    How the idea of “Shiny Object Syndrome” impact coaches

3)    The role of identifying value in toys, tools, or tech, and where the research can impact progress either way.

4)    Wickets, their value, where they can be helpful, and what you could do if you don’t have access to them, or a group too large to implement them.

5)    Building progressions while keeping what’s “best available for the group” in mind

6)    Utilizing constraints to correct technical issues in sprinting, and what he’s looking at to identify what need to be improved.

7)    Where the weight room connects with speed training, including where its priority sits throughout the year and how that changes.

8)    His entire weekly plan in “the perfect world”

I’m truly grateful for John being so open to sharing all of this with us today. Understanding how some of the best practitioners provide feedback and put athlete’s in situations to improve technique is so valuable, so I can’t thank him enough for sharing so many aspects of, not just his progressions, but what he’s identifying and correcting. His Instagram full of awesome content, including great “stories” giving great examples of his athletes in action, so give him a follow at: @coach_garrish. Lastly, if you find value in the show please feel free to share this episode with a collogue that you feel would enjoy it, and please don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player. I truly do appreciate it.

Who is John Garrish?

Coach John Garrish has served the North Broward Prep community for nine years as the school's Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, five as its Head Track and Field Coach and three as a Middle School Faculty member.  A native of South Florida, John attended Wagner College (B.S., Psychology '12) and the University of North Texas (M.S., Kinesiology '14) before serving as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Rutgers University and finally joining the North Broward Prep family in 2014.   Most recently, John served temporarily on the FAU Football Strength Staff during the summer of 2020.  John is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has served on the Board of Directors for the National High School Strength Coaches' Association as the Southeast Regional Director (2016-2020) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association's High School Special Interest Group Executive Council (2015-2016).

1)     What drove her to go into sports nutrition and how the education steps to get licensed impacted how she practices today. 

2)     What is truly involved in how we select food, and how important it is to individualize nutrition programs based on the specific athlete. 

3)     The value in understanding where the athlete is in their nutrition voyage, and working with them to build from there. 

4)     Where the “line” is for where strength coaches may step out of their scope of practice, and what issues could arise if we over step our boundaries.

A huge thank you to Brittney Bearden for joining us today. She has been a huge addition to our group and has done great work helping our guys better understand how they fuel themselves, and also puts out awesome stuff so make sure you give her a follow @sportrdbritt on Instagram. I’m sure you’ll find a have a ton of value in the content she’s putting out. I can’t thank you enough for listening to The Podcast, and I hope you enjoyed the show. If so and could help us out by sharing the show with a colleague that would be greatly appreciated, and please don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast player, and please leave us a review while you’re there.

1)     Where his love of basketball and coaching stems from.

2)     How bringing in a new set of eyes helped point out some areas I became a bit comfortable

3)     The value of having a standard in our vocation and how it can be helpful teaching leadership and accountability within a team

4)     Being who you are at all times, how each individual has to be true to themselves, and how we can learn from each other’s true self

5)     The training plan and facility they’re building in Italy, and what is the driving factor behind building the program. 

Massive thank you to Andrea Comini for joining us today. This was a unique show for me, taking a step back and reviewing where we had to make some improvements, the results of them, and sharing with you. I can’t thank Dre enough for his help this year, both with the team and with driving me to be a better coach. Make sure you check out what they’re doing at the Pro Camp, they’re doing an awesome job sharing what doing down at the lake. Give them a follow at: @procamp__ on Instagram. I’m sure you’ll find a what they’re putting out to have a ton of value. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoyed the show. If so and could help us out by sharing the show with a colleague that would be greatly appreciated, and please don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast player, and please leave us a review while you’re there.

1)     Some adjustments that we see that are needed in this new era of the portal and NIL

2)     Picking what battle to fight knowing that you’re not going to win them all

3)     What the role of having standards are in developing relationships with the athlete

4)     The role of the strength and conditioning coach in the world of sport

Huge thanks to Dominick Walker for joining us today. This show, like many this season, has been a long time coming. He’s doing an awesome job sharing the work he’s doing down at MSU so make sure you give him a follow at: @raikage.com on twitter and Instagram. I’m sure you’ll find a what he’s putting out to have a ton of value. If you enjoyed the show and could help us out by sharing the show with a colleague that would be greatly appreciated, and please don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast player, and please leave us a review while you’re there. 

1)     Why going to PT school may be a good decision for young coaches coming out of college

2)     How having a role within the high-performance team is important, not just to the staff but the athlete even more.

3)     The value in the athlete’s input to programming

K is doing awesome work out in Memphis. Make sure you give her a follow @kessakuyper and follow the staff at Memphis @mephisathleticperformance You’ll find a ton of awesome content on both pages. Also, if you find value in the shows please feel free to send it to a colleague that would enjoy it and don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review! I truly do appreciate it.

1)     How all too often we come up with terms that may or may not have an actual definition, and why this is really slowing down our progress as a vocation. 

2)     His view on the term rotational power, and why there may be some misconceptions around that term

3)     The impact of range of motion on power athletes

4)     What factors are important to Will in the training process, and how it drives his programming.

5)     How can we communicate to coaches that they may not understand what they don’t understand

6)     How the most important thing may be how your relationships with your coworkers are.

Will is doing great work, not just with his student athlete’s but with his two “Hoss” projects. Make sure you check them out here: and give him a follow on Instagram @will.ratelle. He puts out a ton of awesome content. If you enjoyed the show please subscribe on your favorite podcast player, and if you could leave us a 5 star review I’d greatly appreciate it!

1)     The pros of longevity in one place.

2)     The transition period between head coaches, what he observed with the players, and how being the “go between” with the new staff and the players helped with the transition. 

3)     What his evaluation process during Spring Ball consists of, and the impact of “the portal”

4)     The importance of evolving your programming, and its effect both physically and mentally on the athlete

5)     Leadership, why athletes have a hard time with it, and how we can encourage athletes to develop that skill.

Coach Storms is doing awesome work down at FSU, and is such a generous wealth of knowledge. 

Make sure to give Josh a follow @coachstorms on both Instagram and Twitter to check out the work he’s doing and the awesome training music that’s got going on in their sessions. I hope you enjoyed the discussion, and if you did please feel free share it with a colleague. Also, if you find value in the shows please don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review! I truly do appreciate it. 

1)     Evaluating players (in this case pitchers), and how looking at their mechanics can improve specificity and drive better training prescription.

2)     How they establish variables to look at and use to help drive, not just their training model, but prescription of training means to impact the sporting exercise.

3)     The impact of understanding the language used in the sport, and the what the actual

4)     Keeping training to help make those who are exceptional at certain things even more exceptional at those things based on evaluations

5)     Working through the “continual in season” that we are now seeing in many sports

6)     Where looking at the individual vs regressing to a mean can help identify not just what is working for each specific athlete but also what is NOT working.

7)     Thought processes that drive his continuous growth and has helped him build this model

Mike has had a huge impact the development of our staff and programming for our athlete’.  Make sure you give him a follow-on Twitter @Thomson19Mike and Instagram @mikethomson19 to see what he’s building in the training of all the teams he gets to work with. If you enjoyed the talk please feel free share it with a colleague and don’t forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star review! It’s greatly appreciated. 

1)     The importance of loyalty in a world and vocation that really lacks it at times

2)     In a time where specializing in one sport is the norm, how working with multiple sports has helped him be ready for a vast array of situations, changes, curve balls

3)     Key thoughts and themes of the conversations that he has had to better understand the direction a team is going to go with new coaches during times of transition

4)     Understanding our role within the team, and how that changes, not just throughout the year, but season to season as teams change

5)     How expanding your coaching skill set, through many different forms of education, is great, but doing so directed by the needs of the athletes and coaches is even better

6)     Providing ever green content and “meeting the athletes where they’re at” through different mediums to help provide more education for the athletes 

Make sure to give Steve a follow-on IG and twitter @georg1o and follow his performance team @rams_strength, they’re doing great stuff and putting out great content. If you enjoyed the talk please feel free to subscribe and give us a 5-star review! It’s greatly appreciated

1)     What “improving the department” actually means to each of us, and how following/working under great directors allows you to keep the ball rolling.

2)     The importance of a common vision and how communicating that throughout the department is vital to improving our position and their opinion of what we do.

3)     Ways that we can impact things outside the weight room, including how sometimes less is more when building out these plans.

4)     The idea of preparing the athlete’s better to prepare better for the game, how to build that out and monitor progress.

Make sure to give Eric a follow-on IG and twitter @Ericguthrie07 and follow his performance team @GWSportsperformance, they’re doing great stuff and putting out great content. If you enjoyed the talk please feel free to subscribe and give us a 5-star review! It’s greatly appreciated. 

1)     How taking the thought process back to a 5th grade science experiment could save practitioners a lot of headaches.

2)     Where he sees an issue with being data driven, and how changing the thought process to data informed could help us be even better for the coaches and athletes we get to work with.

3)     What the “applied” in applied sport science needs to mean, and why just doing testing to do testing leads us to road blocks in the process.

4)     How the art of coaching and the basic pillars of what we do need to continue to be the back bone of our programming and the tech needs to support it. 

Andrew is doing some awesome work at Nebraska, make sure to keep up with everything they’re doing by following him on Instagram at: @ coachastuart

1)    The tactical similarities across team sports and how those similarities have helped both of us progress our careers from soccer to basketball, and create a better understanding of the games. 

2)    The role of technology in coaching and how important having actionable data and actually acting on it is. 

3)    Understanding what you are trying to measure when selecting what technology to add 

4)    Touch points and communication points are both vital to keep track of and to a minimum so that you actually collect and communicate the most essential information.

5)    Lessons learned from his time in the NBA, and how those lessons have impacted how he collects and communicates data today

6)    What meeting where them where they’re at not only is in reference to the players but also is in relation to the communication methods utilized to get the info to the coaches that they need.

• What the first off season was like, and how it set up their program moving forward.
• The impact of the COVID summer and in what ways that continues to impact his program.
• A simple thing that has helped him not stay “stuck in his ways” and keep pushing to find better ways, means, and methods for all aspects of life.
• How the law of 100/100 has impacted him both professionally and personally
• What “really matters” and how “winning the off season” sometimes isn’t what leads to the best on field results.
• How becoming a father changed his thought process and how he sees the word “sacrifice”

We hope you’re as excited as we are to welcome Coach Sleeve to The Seminar, July 21 and 22 at PLAE HQ! For more info and to book your seats use the link here: https://cvasps.com/2023-seminar/

1)     His new position and role at “The U”

2)     Force Velocity Profiling, some of the issues and FAQ’s with it, and practical ways to implement it (oh and this is what his presentation is on at The 2023 Seminar)

3)     How looking at averages at times is appropriate, but can also hinder development

4)     How important math and physics are to what we do

5)     The importance of asking why, along with how important who answers the question impacts our view of the answer. 

6)     How our biases impact our perspective, and how that can impact our continued development as coaches

7)     The importance of “letting it go”, and how that had a huge impact on him both at work and home.

Can’t wait to have Dr. Mann back on the docket at The Seminar and hope you can join us at PLAE HQ this July 21st and 22nd! For more info and to book your seats use the link here: https://cvasps.com/2023-seminar/

1)     The role of science and practical common sense thinking in coaching, and how what is “scientific” vs common sense has come full circle.

2)     What the role of research is in his coaching, and how he sees some limitations to research 

3)     Why he’s very reserved when it comes to the flavor of the week fads and leans towards time tested methods and means

4)     The role of coming up as a coach before the “technology movement” has helped him have a better understanding of what is and isn’t useful in sports tech.

5)     Trusting your instincts when it comes to making decisions on programming and during training session.

6)     How important mistakes are in a coach’s development ONLY if they are able to be critical of themselves.

7)     The importance of having outside interests from coaching to help us stay grounded and avoid burnout.

I hope you’re as excited as I are to bring to Coach Boo back to The Seminar and can join us at PLAE HQ this July 21st and 22nd! For more info and to book your seats use the link here: https://cvasps.com/2023-seminar/

1)     The challenges of the season after winning a championship and how that’s impacted our approaches to not just training, but how we handle our athletes

2)      The importance of making sure you’re progressing the younger players on a successful team and not letting them be comfortable riding the coat tails of those who built the success in front of them. 

3)     The challenges to finding out what truly maters when it comes to impacting wins and losses

4)     What matters when it comes to “doing your job well”?

5)     How taking care of #1 made her better in every aspect of coaching and life.

I hope you’re as excited as I are to bring to Molly back to The Seminar and can join us at PLAE HQ this July 21st and 22nd! For more info and to book your seats use the link here: https://cvasps.com/2023-seminar/

1)     The decision to move The Seminar to PLAE HQ

2)     What Greybeard’s presentation will be on at CVASPS and different lenses to look at reverse engineering through

3)     The role of simplicity in programming and how our view on it has changed as we have gotten older

4)     The most valuable aspects of CVASPS to both of us

5)     What is one thing outside of work could help all coaches be better at what they do that, for the most part, we are all horrible with.

6)     How teaching and buy in go hand in hand when it comes to training

7)     Using different one-off opportunities to allow more autonomy and see how much the athletes have learned from you about training

We hope you’re as excited as we are to bring to The Seminar to PLAE HQ this July 21st and 22nd! For more info and to book your seats use the link here: https://cvasps.com/2023-seminar/

One of the things I try to do is bring the people doing the research to The Seminar, and after writing the book on biomechanics of basketball, Dr. Petway is the go to in that discipline. During the 42-minute talk we cover:

1)     His voyage into sports performance, and what drove him towards researching biomechanics

2)     How being asked the right questions by his mentor changed his whole perspective on training progressions

3)     A few books that were game changing to him both educationally and in his coaching

4)     The big limitation to using “clock sports” as our guide in training. 

5)     What are the two “big rocks” when it comes to performance outcomes

6)     The importance and value of working with high school athlete’s 

7)     The role of systems and how they need to constantly evolve

I’m elated to have Dr. Petway at The Seminar and elated to welcome him to the CVASPS family and have him as part of The Pittsburgh Seminar! I hope you’re able to join us July 15 and 16 at The Marriott Short Pump! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-richmond-seminar/

This episode of The Podcast is a super discussion with Jonas Dodoo. During the 41-minute talk we cover:

1)     Principles and systems, the power behind them and why their vital for coaches

2)     Different ways that the general impacts the specific in training

3)     The rule of thirds, and how it can help us understand programming

4)     Confidence as an objective of many aspects of training

5)     The role and power of trust and what it leads to

6)     Pro’s and con’s to “buckets” with athletes

7)     A different way to look at time and distance to improve speed

I’m so fired up to have Jonas on the docket as part of The Richmond Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us July 15 and 16 at The Marriott Short Pump! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-richmond-seminar/

Always awesome to catch up with Ali Kershner, and this week’s episode of The Podcast is no different! Throughout the 40-minute chat we talk about:

1)     Ali’s new role and what inspired her to take the leap to step away from coaching athletes

2)     Some aspects of growth strength coaches excel at, and some we may need to improve upon

3)     A simple way to help improve communication between people, not just coaches. 

4)     The importance of finding who you are as a coach

5)     Ways that the “system” that we progress coaches through could be better

6)     Sales, marketing, and personal brands and what their role is in coaching.

We couldn’t be more excited to have Ali on the docket as part of The Richmond Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us July 15 and 16 at The Marriott Short Pump! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-richmond-seminar/

Always great to catch up with Coach Brijesh Patel, and this episode of The Podcast is no different. Throughout the 35-minute chat we talk about:

1)     How a deep dive into fascia has had a massive impact on his programming

2)     Eldoa, what it is and why it’s important

3)     How isokinetic training can improve performance, and help with injuries

4)     How coaches can build each other up to drive the profession forward

5)     The issues with complaining vs providing answers

6)     The impact of your “inner circle” and critical thinking, and how the two may not be symbiotic

I’m elated to welcome B to the CVASPS family and have him as part of The Pittsburgh Seminar! I hope you’re able to join us April 29th and 30th at Union Fitness in Pittsburgh, PA! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-pittsburgh-seminar/

“There’s nothing really new, science has helped us understand the effects of things better, great coaches have made us understand it from their experiences. We’ve all learned from our fairs, unfortunately I’ve made the same mistakes a couple times, which makes me upset.”

“The great ones, relative to your level, do things you can’t coach. Don’t uncoach them.”

In this week’s episode of The Podcast, I have the absolute pleasers of sitting down and talking with Vermeil. Throughout the 100-minute chat we talk about:

1)     Two things “Young Coaches” should never stop doing.

2)     A simple evaluation that coaches can use and ways to improve upon it

3)     Why he feels coaches should start out coaching in high school, and the lessons it taught him. 

4)     The importance of going to the source, and the originator of ideas

5)     What factors he has seen to impact transfer of training to sport

6)     The impacts of size and limb length on work capacity on athletes

7)     The importance of working on technique when building sport skills

8)     How your philosophy is the backbone of what you do as a coach and how coaches can make alterations based off that.

We couldn’t be more excited to have Al on the docket as part of The Richmond Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us July 15 and 16 at The Marriott Short Pump! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-richmond-seminar/

“Ultimately, if the kids come to you and the athletes come to you and you help them and you come up with answers for them they’re going to keep coming to you.”

I got the opportunity to chop it up with Boo Schexnayder in this week’s episode of The Podcast. Throughout the 35-minute chat we talk about:

1)     What coaching is, and where he sees the role of “problems” in coaching.

2)     What the coach’s role in injuries actually is.

3)     The importance of drawing knowledge from multiple fields

4)     Some of the unique challenges to the educational progressions of coaches

5)     What he truly loves about sports

6)     What really drives buy-in and brings athlete’s back to a coach. 

7)     How cultural norms hold us back from being elite

8)     The effects of commercially driven trends and fads

9)     Why some means and methods have stood the test of time

We are so excited to have Coach Boo on the docket as part of The Pittsburgh Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us April 29th and 30th at Union Fitness in Pittsburgh, PA! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-pittsburgh-seminar/

In this week’s episode of The Podcast I got to catch up with Zach Dechant. Throughout the 35-minute chat we talk about:

1)     Zach’s new role at TCU and where he sees that progressing forward.

2)     Some new things that he’s implementing with his baseball players revolving around resisted sprinting.

3)     Metrics that he uses to evaluate his players, and what the data is showing him. 

4)     The roles and symbiotic nature of general and specific strengths. 

5)     The underappreciated value of training rotation, and where it impacts performance in areas we may overlook. 

A huge thanks to Exxentric for supporting the show. Exxentric is the leader in fly wheel technology. Their kBox and kPulley have had a huge impact in the preparation and RTP programs. Make sure you hop over to www.exxentric.comand check out all their sensational products today!

We couldn’t be more excited to have Zach on the docket as part of The Richmond Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us July 15 and 16 at The Marriott Short Pump! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-richmond-seminar/

In today’s episode of The Podcast I sit down and chat with Freak Strength’s Mike Guadango. During the 32-minute chat we talk about:

1)     The crazy world of being a “sport specialist” and the ebbs and flows of it that he’s lived through.

2)     The role asymmetries in sport, and why coaches may not want to “correct” some.

3)     A unique method to build “work capacity” in rehab that has helped his athletes improve at a greater rate. 

4)     The role of psychology in high level sport and the mental gaps between the good and the elite. 

5)     The misconceived connection between aesthetics and performance.

6)     Understanding that the outliers do things differently because they’re outliers, and maybe “correcting” those “mistakes” is not what’s best for their performance. 

A huge thanks to Exxentric for supporting the show. Exxentric is the leader in fly wheel technology. Their kBox and kPulley have had a huge impact in the preparation and RTP programs. Make sure you hop over to www.exxentric.comand check out all their sensational products today!

We couldn’t be more excited to have Mike on the docket as part of The Richmond Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us July 15 and 16 at The Marriott Short Pump! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-richmond-seminar/

Always great to get to catch up with my good friend Henk Kraaijehnof in this episode of The Podcast. Throughout the 38-minute chat we talk about:

1)     Henk’s new roles in the world of coaching, and how some things have come full circle.

2)     How a new location has allowed Henk to “do Henk things” with exploring and researching.

3)     How hindsight is always 20/20, so identifying “mistakes” in training may be more difficult then we tend to believe. 

4)     Trends that could be holding coaches back, and how we can all filter who we are learning from and what we are looking at

5)     The importance of being your biggest critic 

6)     Humility, and understanding that what may be great today may not lead to success tomorrow.

A huge thanks to Exxentric for supporting the show. Exxentric is the leader in fly wheel technology. Their kBox and kPulley have had a huge impact in the preparation and RTP programs. Make sure you hop over to www.exxentric.comand check out all their sensational products today!

We couldn’t be more excited to have Henk back on the docket as part of The Pittsburgh Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us April 29th and 30th at Union Fitness in Pittsburgh, PA! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-pittsburgh-seminar/

We are joined this week by South Carolina Women’s Basketball Sport Performance Coach and my Free-VASPS co-host, Molly Benetti for this episode of The Podcast. Throughout the 40-minute discussion we dive into:

• How COVID has continued to impact the preseason preparation strategies
• The pros and cons of having a veteran led team
• The role and importance of feedback from the athlete’s and staff
• The importance of educating ourselves outside of the world of S and C, and the irony of talking about that during an S and C Podcast.

A huge thanks to Exxentric for supporting the show. Exxentric is the leader in fly wheel technology. Their kBox and kPulley have had a huge impact in the preparation and RTP programs. Make sure you hop over to www.exxentric.comand check out all their sensational products today!

We are elated to have Molly on the docket as part of The Pittsburgh Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us April 29th and 30th at Union Fitness in Pittsburgh, PA! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-pittsburgh-seminar/

Welcome back to The Podcast. If I was going to bring this thing back it had to be Jeff Moyer batting leadoff. In this 40-minute talk, Jeff and I talk about:

1)     The new and unique rabbit holes that the pandemic has allowed Jeff to dive down

2)     What were the driving factors behind him digging deep into neurology, and what this research has impacted in his evaluations and programming?

3)     How his personal experiences growing up have been a guiding light in pushing him to find better answers.

4)     How “comfort zones” don’t’ just limit athlete’s, but coaches as well. 

5)     The importance of a mentor, and why young coaches need to reach out to people as early as possible to learn from them

6)     The importance of his presentation being applicable the Monday after The Pittsburgh Seminar and what to expect from his presentation. 

A huge thanks to Exxentric for supporting the show. Exxentric is the leader in fly wheel technology. Their kBox and kPulley have had a huge impact in the preparation and RTP programs. Make sure you hop over to www.exxentric.com and check out all their sensational products today!

We are so excited to have Jeff back on the docket as part of The Pittsburgh Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us April 29th and 30th at Union Fitness in Pittsburgh, PA! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-pittsburgh-seminar/