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Dwayne and I discuss his new role this past year with the San Diego Padres. 

Tracy's mobility philosophy is quite unique and she is the only movement professional in the industry to integrate these multi-faceted methodologies to intentional movement and mobility.‍Tracy's synergistic approach to movement incorporates the foundations of Classical Pilates, PRI, Physical Therapy-based functional yoga (LYT), Functional Range Conditioning, Kinstretch, the ISA model, and over 16 years of experience working with professional athletes in functional movement.‍Her approach to success through mindset conditioning is built upon an advanced certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive + Neuroscience studies at Northwestern University, a Level 2 Reiki certification, experience in Tapping (EFT) and breathwork + meditation integration based on Vipassana Meditation. All of this is seamlessly integrated within all of her programs, classes, clinics and routines to encourage and motivate on a subconscious level.Website: https://www.amplifiedmovement.com/Social: @mobilitychick

Chris Martin is the assistant rehab coordinator for the Houston Astros. He has been with the Houston Astros since 2019. Before working for the Houston Astros he completed an internship with Cressey Sports Performance in Hudson, Massachusetts. In this episode we dive into what the Astros are doing from a data tracking standpoint to help understand performance metric on the field, and how the weight room plays a role in performance. 

In this episode we talk with Zach Farrel who is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at the University of Louisville. Zach works primarily with the baseball at U of L and has been voted Gatorade Strength and Conditioning Coach of the year.  We review some of the following questions: What is the one thing that has changed the most in your program over the last year? What are the standards that Louisville Baseball has in the weight room?  What is the biggest separator between a good team and a great team? and much more! 

Nick Otte joined UCF Baseball in July of 2018. Otte will be responsible for overseeing the progress and development of the pitchers on the UCF staff.Through Otte's guidance, three of the Knights pitchers are currently in the MiLB. Jordan Spicer was drafted by the Colorado Rockies, Garrett Westburg was drafted by the Seattle Mariners and Andy Rohloff was drafted by the San Francisco Giants. All three players are assigned to the Single-A Short team.Otte has guided 17 draft picks over his 15-year coaching career. In 2017, pitcher Zac Lowther became the highest draft pick in Xavier history as the 74th selection in Compensatory Round B. Otte has five top-10 round draft picks to his credit.Otte arrived in Orlando after spending nine seasons on staff at Xavier, where he served as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. He was promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2018 campaign. The Musketeers were three-time Big East champions and reached the NCAA Tournament 2014, 2016, 2017.During his tenure with the Musketeers, Otte shepherded some of the best pitching staffs in program history. Xavier posted six of its ten best staff ERAs during his time in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 2012 season featured the third lowest ERA in school history at 3.87. Other top marks came in 2013 (3.95), 2011 (4.25), 2014 (4.47), 2017 (4.50) and 2016 (4.57).The Muskateers set the single-season school record for strikeouts with 461 in 2017, led by Zac Lowther's school record 123 punchouts in 83 1/3 innings.Prior to joining Xavier, Otte spent three seasons on staff at Miami in charge of the outfielders, as well as implementing a strength and power program for the pitching staff. He spent two seasons Georgetown College (2005-2006), after getting his coaching start at IPFW from 2003 to 2004.During the summers of 2002 and 2004, Otte was a head coach and pitching instructor at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla.Otte was a four-year letterman at Indiana. When he wrapped up his illustrious career with the Hoosiers, he was ranked in the top-10 with 17 career wins, and single-season victories with eight in 1999 and 2001. Otte graduated from Indiana in 2002 with a B.S. in public health education and a minor in human development and family studies.He and his wife, Erin, reside in Orlando with their daughters, Anna and Paige.PreviousNextFooter© UCF Athletics, All rights reserved.Terms of ServicePrivacy Policy

Tanner Allen serves as a Physical Therapist (DPT) and Strength Coach (CSCS) alongside Eric Schoenberg at Diamond Physical Therapy. Tanner brings an innovative vision for the future of rehabilitation through sports performance training. As highlighted by injury prevention strategies and guidance following injury or surgery for highly motivated individuals both in the general setting and elite sports. His diverse background allows for individualized treatments along a continuum of care designed to decrease symptoms, improve function, and performance.Tanner‘s interest includes understanding his patient's unique circumstances, journey, and future goals. Using multiple lenses to assess patients in combination with manual therapy both soft tissue and joint-specific in regards to limitations. Utilizing optimal loading and synergy with high-performance training through regressions and progressions based on the individual's needs.Tanner has spent most of his early life devoted to this field of study and surrounding himself with like-minded colleagues. Like many former athletes, he found himself constantly in the training room which forced him to learn about the human body and he found his lifelong passion. His love for sports in particular baseball brought him to CSP Florida where he most recently completed a strength & conditioning internship following grad school. Tanner received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine, and Bachelors in Exercise Physiology from Valdosta State University.Tanner@diamondphystherapy.com

Adam Thackery is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Mississippi State Baseball. Adam and I discuss what it was like to win the 2020 College World Series and what made that team different. We dive into the athlete-centered approach and what baseball specific training is to him and how they train at Mississippi State. You can find Adam on Twitter @AdamThackery

Will Waterman, PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, COMT, CSCS  is a currently the Head of Performance and Sports Science for Proteus Motion. I first met will when we were discussing the possibility of purchasing a Proteus. Since then I have leaned on him for advice on exercise selection, testing, and rehab protocols that can be done with the Proteus. Will is a wealth of knowledge and I know you will take something away from this episode. 

In Episode 2 we chat with Riley Mahan who went to Moeller High School and the University of Kentucky. He was a 3 round pick in 2017 of the Miami Marlins and has been a part of the #PFfamily since then. In this episode we discuss his journey in baseball. Both the good and the bad. 

Pat is a close friend and has been my business mentor for the last 8+ years. While he is one of the top business professionals in the world he was also a college baseball coach for Shawnee State University from 1995-2002, amassing a record of 195-88. From 1995-1997 Pat was the youngest collegiate head coach in the country. During his tenure his team finished in the top 25 nationally 4 seasons with a 5th Place Finish at the 2000 NAIA World Series. For his 6 seasons as a Head Coach, SSU led all divisions in college baseball with a .364 team batting average. You can learn more about Pat:website: Patrigsby.com 

Nick is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a graduate from National University of Health Sciences in 2015. Before attending chiropractic school Dr. Rohlfs graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2011 where he played baseball for the Bearcats for four years and majored in Biology. Dr. Rohlfs attended Archbishop Moeller High School and graduated from there in 2007. He has a hands on approach with each patient using techniques of myofascial release. He will also tailor an exercise program for each patient to help alleviate and strengthen weakened musculature causing the patients pain. Dr. Rohlfs is full body certified in Active Release Technique and is now certified in dry needling. Dr. Rohlfs is also certified in Titleist Performance Institute, which is extremely beneficial for golfers ranging from high school --> pro or just your everyday amatuer. Dr. Rohlfs has been a consulting physician for the Cincinnati Reds for the past 5 years. He also works with many of the Cincinnati Bengals as well as Moeller High School, Wyoming High School and Madeira High School.Dr. Rohlfs and his wife, Grace, have two beautiful daughters, Larken and Tenleigh.

In episode 18 we talk with Tyler Coe who joined ProForce Sports Performance after stops at Wake Forest University, Robert Morris University, and the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, where he was a member of the strength and conditioning staffs. Tyler played football at East Carolina University and is currently getting his Masters Degree in Applied Exercise Science. He serves as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Turpin High School. We discuss what his program design looks like at the high school level, how he has transitioned from working in the College setting to working in the High School Setting, and how High School Strength Coaches and Private Facility Strength Coaches can play nice.

In Episode 17 we talk with Pat Rigsby who is a close friend, mentor, and coach of mine. Pat currently runs a business consulting business at www.patrigsby.com. In the past decade he has built over a dozen businesses as a CEO and Co-Owner, with five becoming million dollar or multi-million dollar ventures. Two of those businesses, Athletic Revolution and Fitness Revolution, have been multiple time winners on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 with each being the #1 franchise for it’s respective market. Another business, Fitness Consulting Group, was a multiple time honoree on the Inc. 5000, placing as high as #580 on the list of fastest growing businesses in the U.S. I’ve also been a Best-Selling Author 6 times over, presented in front of thousands of entrepreneurs and been featured in Entrepreneur, Men’s Health, USA Today and on hundreds of other media outlets.

Dr. Will Cornett graduated from New York Chiropractic College and was awarded the prestigious D.D. Palmer Award for his work in educating the public about chiropractic and helping athletes in the community. He was an honor student and played basketball at St. John Fisher College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He has advanced training in Active Release Technique® (ART), which is a highly effective soft tissue injury technique. Dr. Cornett holds a post graduate certification in Sports Science and Human Performance, he is certified with Rocktape®, where he completed the Functional Movement Taping (FMT) level 1 and 2 courses and he has completed several courses with the Motion Palpation Institute. He holds a TPI certification from the Titleist Performance Institute and regularly treats golfers and administers golf assessment screens. He has also studied Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) with the Prague School of Rehabilitation. He has extensive experience working with athletes and has worked several athletic events including the 2016 US Open at Oakmont Country Club, Crossfit® competitions, 5k races and triathlons. Dr. Cornett enjoys the outdoors, working out and spending time with family and friends.

In Episode 15 Brad Leshinke owner and program director of Primetime Sports and Assistant Professorial Lecturer and Coordinator of Exercise Science and Fitness Business at Saint Xavier University. Discuss owning a business, time management, and how to effectively change your business and shift it to fit what your dreams are. You can connect with Brad @primetimesp21 on IG.

In episode 14 Kevin Hollabaugh goes solo to review how he stays motivated and hungry, and how he does that through goal setting.

In episode 13 we talk with Bobby Smith who is the owner and founder of Reach Your Potential Training in New Jersey. This episode is less about training and more about how Bobby and I run our businesses. For those of you interested in starting or running a business I think you will like this episode. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk with Zach Farrel who is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at the University of Louisville. Zach works primarily with the baseball at U of L and was recently voted Gatorade Strength and Conditioning Coach of the year.

Jim is currently the President of the International Youth Conditioning Association and the director of the Impact Sports Performance in Wixom, Michigan. I have known Jim for a very long time and am forever grateful to call him a mentor. In this episode we talk about programming speed and agility and the business of sports performance.

In Episode 10 we talk with Greg Moore who is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Butler University. We have a great talk about why athletes need to update their operating system and why it pays to "look, listen, and feel".

In episode 9 we interview Bryan Jett. Bryan is an Athletic Trainer with NovaCare and is frequently at our Milford location to perform injury checks and help with return to play athletes.

In Episode 8 we talk to Robb Hornett the Assistant Director of Athletes/Sports Performance. We cover a wide number of topics but at the end of the day we talk about why we keep it simple, and strive to move well and move often.

In Episode 7 Kevin Hollabaugh reviews Frequently Asked Questions that we commonly receive during the review of our evaluations with our athletes.

In this episode we speak with ProForce Sports Performance, Performance Specialist Connor Hanson. We discuss why he coaches, how to bet on yourself, and the difference between the college and private setting.

In this episode we flip the switch and the staff of ProForce Sports Performance interviews Owner and Program Director Kevin Hollabaugh. We talk about business, life and his career path as a strength and conditioning coach.

In this episode we speak with ProForce Sports Performance, Performance Specialist Tristan Cook. We discuss why he coaches, how he overcame a special genetic disorder and his take on what is most important to basketball players.

In this episode we speak with ProForce Sports Performance Athletic Trainer/ Performance Specialist Payton Naylor. We discuss why she coaches, the hardships athletes have overcoming injuries, soccer specific training, and issues with baseball players.

Welcome to the first episode of our PFedu podcast. In this episode we speak with ProForce Sports Performance Assistant Program Director/NKY Manager Clay Mefford. We discuss the ProForce program and what we feel makes us successful at getting athletes results, why Clay coaches, and obstacles he had to overcome as an athlete.

In this episode we talk with ProForce Sports Performance Performance Manager Josh McDaniel on soccer specific training, his path as a athlete, why he became a strength coach, and why he always wears a hat.