SMARTER Team Training

The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

TJ Lynch was a Long Island football champion and has an extensive background as a collegiate lacrosse player. He attended Herkimer community college and completed his degree at Adelphi university. While attending Adelphi, he won a Division II National Championship in lacrosse and earned a degree in health and physical education. Unfortunately, his college lacrosse career was cut short due to a knee injury. The injury actually lead him into getting serious about leg training and soon fell into a career in personal training. He was mentored by legendary bodybuilder triple crown winner Steve Michalik while observing him train every type of client he learned what real training is all about. TJ 's competitive drive lead him into the sport of natural bodybuilding where he met his wife Amy Llinas and nutritionist Joe Klemczewski of the diet doc. TJ and Amy have been training people for over a decade full time by teaching a  results driven training and implementing The Diet Doc of Long Island nutritional programming.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Tom Palumbo received his undergraduate and master’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1995 and 1999 respectively. He also graduated from the police academy in 2015. From June 1999 to February 2001 Palumbo was the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Georgia. In 2001 Palumbo made the jump to professional baseball with the Williamsport Crosscutters, a minor league affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. That year Williamsport won the division and league championship. Palumbo coached high school football and taught P.E. the following year. That year the team won more games than they had in a decade. In 2003 Palumbo joined the Strength and Conditioning staff at The Ohio State University as Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach. In 2012 Palumbo became the first Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Flagler College. Palumbo considers himself blessed to have been associated with phenomenal athletes. Their accomplishments are too numerous to list in their entirety. Some of the highlights include sixteen Olympians brining in five gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. Palumbo is privileged to have worked with forty seven All Americans, one hundred seventeen All Conference, and three Athletes of the Year. Team accomplishments include one National Championship, one League Championship, and nine Conference Championships. Palumbo feels fortunate to have forged relationships with former athletes that continued training under him during their post college careers. Currently Palumbo is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the 7th Group Special Forces. He considers this the greatest honor of his career and is humbled to be associated with such dedicated men and women.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Frederick C. Hatfield, Ph.D. is Co-Founder and President of The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). He received his Ph.D. in  the social sciences of sport from Temple University and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses related to sports psychology, strength physiology, and physical education at the University of Wisconsin, Newark State College, Bowie State College, University of Illinois and Temple University. He has been a consultant, to the U.S. Olympic Committee, the West German Body Building Federation, Australian Powerlifting Federation, and CBS Sports. He was coach of the U.S. National Powerlifting team and a member of the executive committees of the U.S. Olympic Weightlifting Federation and U.S. Powerlifting Federation. The founding editor of both SPORTS FITNESS magazine and BODY CRAFT magazine, now a popular online training and nutrition software site. He has written more than 60 books on sports fitness, weight training and athletic nutrition.  He is a former standout college gymnast, a former Mr. Atlantic Coast and Mr. Mid America in bodybuilding, a former Connecticut State weightlifting champion, broken over 30 world records in powerlifting and won the world Championships in powerlifting three times in three different weight divisions. In 1987, at the age of 45, Hatfield established a world record in the squat, 1014 pounds At 255 pounds body weight, the most anyone had ever lifted in the history of competition. Dr. Hatfield is a popular and dynamic speaker at sports, strength, fitness and bodybuilding symposia worldwide, and has appeared in television advertisements, talk shows and other programs numerous times over the past several years. His frequent world record-breaking performances in the squat have gained him the nickname of "Dr. Squat”.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Matt Gifford is a sports performance coach at NX Level in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Gifford's expertise in sprint and sport speed has helped make NX Level one of the most successful midwest performance centers.  Youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, along with average Joe's have benefited from his cueing, programming and motivation. Coach Giff is a UW-Whitewater graduate and started for the 2007 National Champion Warhawks Football team at wide receiver. Gifford also appeared in the Ultimate Fighter "TUF" season 20 as a S&C Coach for Team Pettis. He is an NSCA speaker, Level 1 USATF certified coach and Proud Altis (World Athletics Center) apprentice.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Bryan Miller is in his first year working at the United States Naval Academy as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football.  Prior to Navy, Bryan served as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Oregon State University for over 9 years and oversaw the physical preparation and sports performance for all teams and was the Head Strength Coach for Football, Volleyball and Women’s Gymnastics.  During his time at Oregon State University, Bryan was the NSCA State Director for Oregon and was a member of the Nike Sparq Performance Network from 2012-2015.  Before moving to the West Coast, Bryan worked at the University of Wisconsin as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach working with Football, Women’s Basketball, Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey from 2004-2006.  Prior to Wisconsin, Bryan served as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northern Illinois University from 2000-2004.  During his time at Northern Illinois, Bryan worked as an intern for the Chicago Bulls during the 2001, 2002 and 2003 off seasons.  From 1999-2000 Bryan worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at North Park University.  Bryan started his coaching career as an intern at Northwestern University from 1998-1999.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Stacey Torman is a Sports Performance Assistant Director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has served at UAB since 1988 and currently develops and implements programs for Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Indoor Volleyball, and Sand Volleyball. She came to UAB from Texas A&M University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Technology, in addition to being a three-year letter-winner and All-Southwest Conference Player for the nationally ranked Lady Aggie Volleyball team. A Master Strength and Conditioning Coach for the CSCCa since 2004, she has the honor of becoming the first female ever to be named a MSCC and additionally serves on the Board of Directors of the CSCCa.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Buddy Morris is the Arizona Cardinals strength and conditioning coach. Previously with the Cleveland Browns where he worked with current Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, Morris returned to the NFL after working at the collegiate level for 19 years. A native of South Park, PA, Morris has an extensive background in strength and conditioning dating back to his first job at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, where he began his coaching career in 1980 in the first of his three stints with the Panthers. He worked under head coach Jackie Sherrill from 1980-89 and aided in the development of future NFL Hall of Famers Dan Marino, Rickey Jackson, Chris Doleman and Russ Grimm. During that period, Morris helped train 13 first round NFL draft picks and 15 first-team All-Americans. After working as the wellness director for the Horizon Hospital System in Sharon, PA from 1989-97, Morris returned to Pittsburgh and worked from 1997-2001. During his second tenure at Pitt, the Panthers made three bowl appearances: the 1997 Liberty Bowl, the 2000 Insight.com Bowl and the 2001 Tangerine Bowl. Morris also developed the moniker for the Panthers strength and conditioning program, “The Pitt Iron Works.” In 2009, Muscle & Fitness Magazine name Morris’ gym one of the 10 toughest in America. Morris then joined Butch Davis and the Cleveland Browns for three seasons before working at the University of Buffalo in 2006 as its Director of Sports Performance. After one season in Buffalo, he went back for his third stint at Pitt under head coach Dave Wannstedt where he worked from 2007-10. The Panthers made the 2008 Sun Bowl and the 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl during that period. Following his third stop at Pitt, Morris and his family opened a private gym in Buffalo called the New York Sports Center where he worked with athletes at all levels through personal training, group fitness classes and injury rehabilitation. Morris worked with Roger Kingdom, the Cardinals assistant strength & conditioning coach and 1984 and 1988 Olympic gold medalist in 110-meter hurdles. He also helped develop NFL Hall of Fame running back Curtis Martin and Pro Bowl guard Ruben Brown while both were at Pitt. He graduated from Pittsburgh in 1980 after lettering for four years (1977-80) in track and field.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Derek Hansen is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist based out of Vancouver, B.C., Canada that has been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working with Track and Field athletes, Derek expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development, recovery and regeneration, specialized rehabilitation protocols and electrical muscle stimulation. He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach, advisor and a consultant – including Olympic medallists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, and professional athletes from numerous sports, including the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB.  Locally, Derek has produced some of the top sprinters in British Columbia and continues to work with some of the fastest and most dynamic athletes in various sports.  Derek also provides expertise and instruction in the professional development realm, presenting his innovative ideas at conferences, workshops and seminars.  He posts his training and recovery articles regularly on StrengthPowerSpeed.com.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Jedd Johnson loves all forms of strength training, but his passion is Grip Strength. A 2-time North American Grip Champion, he has held multiple world records in various Grip Sport events and has produced dozens of training manuals and DVD's devoted to strength development. If you need stronger hands, check out Jedd's website, DieselCrew.com.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Scott Salwasser is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of California Football. He is the lead assistant for all strength and conditioning activities exclusive to the Football program. A number of his specific duties include, but are not limited to: leading the linear speed development program which resulted in 80% of athletes' improving their 40 yard dash times during winter training, working primarily with the offensive and defensive skill position players during strength and power development sessions in the weight room, and finally conducting cutting edge movement assessments using state of the art force plate technology to reduce injury risk and improve position specific performance. He specializes in bio-energetic development for up-tempo spread offensive systems such as the Bears' attack. Prior to coming to Cal, Salwasser spent time on the strength and conditioning staffs of the Oakland Raiders, Sparta Performance Science, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and Sacramento State University. He played football at UC Davis, where he received his Bachelors Degree. He received a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from Sacramento State University, while competing nationally in the sport of Weightlifting. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, among other distinctions.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

As the Coordinator of Sports Performance  of Salisbury University, Matt Nein looks to continue the progress of the Sports Performance Program with the concepts of reducing the student athletes risk of injury while enhancing player performance. Matt's responsibilities include the coordination of all 21 teams' training programs, speed and agility sessions, facility and equipment maintenance, and internship/volunteer  supervision. Matt came to Salisbury University following a one year stint as a strength coach in the minor league system of the Toronto Blue Jays. He received his Masters Degree in Applied Health Physiology from Salisbury University in 2004 and his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Towson University in 2002. While at Towson University, Matt pitched for the Tigers Baseball Team for five seasons and served as a captain in his final year with the squad. Since 2004, Matt has been certified as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Matt  also holds the certification of SPARQ National Trainer.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Mike Robertson is the President of Robertson Training Systems and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training in Indianapolis, Indiana. IFAST has been named one of the Top 10 Gyms in America by Men’s Health magazine three times in the past six years. Mike has made a name for himself as one of the premier performance coaches in the world, helping athletes in numerous sports achieve their personal and professional goals. In the past year, Mike has trained and coached professional athletes from virtually every major professional sport, and worked full-time as the performance coach for the Indianapolis 11 professional soccer team.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Gary McCoy is a 30-Year veteran in the field of Athlete Performance Sciences. As the Director of Sports Science and Performance for world leader in elite wearable technology Catapult, McCoy has led the development of contextual athlete movement analytics in the NFL and NBA. Holding previous titles as Director of Education for CYBEX, as well as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for MLB's Florida Marlins and Houston Astros, the Australian native has developed programs for hundreds of professional and Olympic athletes, and continues the journey daily to develop scientific insights that forge the athlete evolution process.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Garrison Draper is a young, up and coming sport scientist with experience throughout Major League Soccer. Before coming to Philadelphia, Garrison spent time with the Chicago Fire, where he built and maintained an athlete monitoring system which followed players through physical testing, GPS and Accelerometry, Heart Rate monitoring during games and training sessions, as well as tracking the club’s non-contact injuries. With this data, Garrison was able to better understand the training process and how individuals and the group respond to the rigors of training and the MLS season. Along with that, Garrison served as an Assistant Fitness coach, aiding in the development and implementation of conditioning, strengthening and reconditioning programs. The season before, Garrison was with the Seattle Sounders, where he aided with the development and implementation of their GPS and Accelerometry system as well as many other systems designed to understand the stressors placed on the athletes during a training session and during a season of training. Garrison has authored multiple papers in scientific journals on topics such as “Small Sided Games” and “Neuromuscular Fatigue in Team Sports”. Garrison completed his Masters Degree in Strength and Conditioning, from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from East Stroudsburg University, while also holding certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and United States Weight Lifting. Garrison oversees the performance aspects of the Philadelphia Union, from the First Team all the way down to the U12s.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Gary Schofield is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Greater Atlanta Christian School and serves as the National Strength and Conditioning Association Southeast Regional Coordinator and the Chair of the NSCA High School Special Interest Group. Schofield is entering his 21st year as a state licensed Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction as well as a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction through the NSCA. Schofield’s unique background of athletic training and strength and conditioning has allowed him to coach and assist in the development of athletes with teams and organizations including the National Basketball Association, Arena Football League, GEast Coast Hockey League, United States Basketball League, World Championship Wrestling, Major League Soccer, North American Soccer League, Georgia State Olympic Development Program, USA Track and Field Indoor Championships, and many other professional and amateur organizations. Schofield received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine, with a special emphasis in Athletic Training, from Marietta College in Ohio. He continued his education with the graduate program in athletic training at Georgia State University and is currently working on completing a Master’s degree in Education through the University of North Georgia. Schofield was named the NSCA High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in 2012 and Greater Atlanta Christian School has been awarded the Strength of America Award, recognizing schools that exhibit the highest standards in the safety and success of young athletes, from 2011-2014. Coach Schofield is a sought after speaker and has presented at several state, regional national and international clinics and conferences.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Fred Eaves is the strength and conditioning coach at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee. He is certified through the NSCA as a CSCS and RSCC. He is also certified through USA Weightlifting and USA Track and Field. He has 17 years of experience that includes coaching at LSU, Tennessee, and Tennessee-Chattanooga. Eaves has been the strength and conditioning coach for multiple state champions in various sports as well of hundreds of college signees. He was voted the 2015 NSCA High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year as well as the 2013 Samson Equipment and American Football Monthly High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Eaves has a monthly blog about strength and conditioning on the American Football Monthly website. Eaves is a prominent speaker and presenter in the field of strength and conditioning.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Mark Glazier founded NutraBio Labs in 1996. Since the day he opened a “No Compromise” commitment to producing the most effective pharmaceutical grade supplements has been a priority. NutraBio started out like every other supplement brand, trusting contract manufacturers to produce their products. The first few years were a real education as Mark learned the gimmicks and scams the industry used to hype products and rip-off consumers. By 2002 Mark realized it was time for dramatic change. He started by firing his contract manufacturers and taking immediate control of quality by switching to manufacturing my own supplements. Mark is proud to say that NutraBio now manufactures their own products in their FDA registered and 21 CFR Part 111 regulated and inspected GMP facility in New Jersey. Mark banned the use of proprietary blends on NutraBio labels and committed to giving his customers full label disclosure, listing every single ingredient and dosage. He committed to formulas using only full therapeutic doses of all active ingredients. Mark banned all fillers and additives from NutraBio supplements and developed new processes for the manufacturing of capsules without excipients. Positive change has started in the sports supplement industry as the concept of removing proprietary blends and additives is now becoming popular marketing buzz. After so many years, Mark admits it is nice to see that other brands are following NutraBio’s lead.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Tony Maddalone is the Founder and CEO of Hand Armor Liquid Chalk - The Best Sports Chalk on the Planet. As the CEO, Tony is responsible for strategic partnerships, company growth and expansion, sales, the company vision, and creating a culture of success, within his team of outstanding professionals.Tony is also a former Strength and Conditioning Coach from the University of Utah. He has his CSCS and USAW Certifications. He received his Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from Weber State University, in Ogden, Utah, where he also played football. As a Strength Coach, Tony was known for his abilities in coaching speed development, with knowledge gained from his years in the private sector.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Rickard Blomberg is the President for Eleiko Sport USA - which is part of the Eleiko Group. In this position, he oversees the U.S. Team in charge of sales to professional weightlifting and powerlifting, strength and conditioning facilities at collegiate, high school and professional teams, as well as functional fitness and other high performance training facilities. In addition he oversees the development of Eleiko Education in the U.S. - a division of the company devoted to education for Olympic lifting and lifting programs. Rickard has a bachelor degree in Financial Management, and a Master’s Degree in Hospitality from Cornell University.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Jeff Alexander is the Director of RumbleRoller Certifications. With 20 years experience as a personal trainer and 10 years as a specialist in functional movement and self-care through SMR concepts, Jeff is certified by NASM, FMS, ISSA, and CrossFit. He is the creator of the Alexander Method of SMR and a gym owner in Southern California with his wife, Carolyn. He has toured the USA since 2007 and more recently internationally teaching athletes, trainers & coaches how to manage their self-care efforts through better technique and tool selections more appropriate for their chosen sport. He’ll teach you how to better manage your therapeutic strategy so you can get the best results in the shortest time.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Michol Dalcourt is an internationally recognized industry-leading expert in human movement and performance. He is the founder and Director of the Institute of Motion, inventor of the fitness tool “ViPR” and co-founder of PTA Global. As an international lecturer and educator, Michol has authored numerous articles on human design and function, developed a series of performance videos and created an athletic model for high performance training. Michol is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco in the Faculty of Sports Science and has served as an instructor at the NAIT College School of Health Sciences. Michol’s highly innovative techniques have been adopted by many of the top international fitness certification bodies. Michol has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world. Michol has done extensive work and field research in the areas of human performance, and consults with many of the fitness industry’s biggest companies. As a trainer, Michol worked with a general clientele as well as athletes of all levels, such as college level pitchers, NHL hockey players, NLL Lacrosse players and Olympic gold medal athletes. Michol received his education from the University of Alberta in the area of Exercise Science (Faculty of Physical Education). Other certifications include C.F.C. accreditation from the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists and Certified Personal Trainer Specialist with the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Bill Foran has been the strength and conditioning coach for all of the Miami Heat’s 27 seasons. The Heat have won 11 division titles, 5 conference championships, and 3 world championships. Prior to his tenure with the Heat, Bill was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Miami. The Hurricane football team had a 55-5 record with two National Championships during his time. Before coming to Miami, he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Washington State University. Bill graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and from Michigan State University with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. Bill has co-authored 4 books and was the sole editor of “High Performance Sports Conditioning”.  In 2014, Bill was inducted into the USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Joe Miday is the head strength and conditioning coach at Louisville University for head coach Bobby Petrino. Miday comes to Louisville after one season with Petrino at Western Kentucky, where he helped guide the Hilltoppers to an 8-4 overall record. Prior to his stint at WKU, Miday worked six seasons on the strength and conditioning staff at Marshall, including the last two seasons as the head strength and conditioning coach. He worked his way to the head position after beginning as a graduate assistant in 2007. It took him just four years to be elevated. Beginning his coaching career in the scholastic ranks, Miday started as a baseball coach and strength coach at Stow-Munroe Falls High in Akron, Ohio, while teaching algebra and geometry at Akron East High. After coaching his team to an undefeated season in 2004, Miday accepted a position as the Health Coordinator for the Akron Community Health Center. He oversaw patient nutrition, health education, and daily exercise and rehab programs for more than 8,000 patients yearly. Miday is a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and has passed the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified certification examination.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Thomas Rohling returned to his alma mater in 1998 as strength and conditioning coach. He enters his 15th season in that capacity. Rohling’s duties include direction of the strength and conditioning programs for baseball, men and women’s golf, men and women’s tennis, and the thrower’s on the track team. Rohling has designed, implemented and supervised the strength and conditioning programs for 15 conference champions, 15 NCAA post season appearances and 4 women’s conference all – sports trophy teams. Rohling’s strength and conditioning programs are still used by athletes he worked with in the collegiate ranks and that have moved onto the pros. To date Rohling has coached 27 players who have gone on to be drafted by Major League Baseball. He was also the strength coach for Philip Ervin the first athlete in Samford University history to ever be taken in the first round of any professional draft. Rohling is strength and conditioning coach certified and has earned the designation of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach as issued by the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches’ Association. Rohling also holds a CSCS. professional certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His first work at Samford was as a graduate assistant football coach from 1990-1992, assisting with the defensive line as well as the strength and conditioning program. Rohling also oversaw the offensive scout team and weekly breakdown of opponent’s game films and the gathering of information for weekly defensive scouting reports. In addition to assisting with the football strength and conditioning program, Rohling designed, implemented, and supervised all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs for basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, men and women’s tennis. Rohling was a member of the coaching staff for the 1991 NCAA I – AA football playoff semi – finalist. Rohling was a three-year letterman for the Bulldogs under Coach Kim Alsop and Terry Bowden, playing fullback in 1985-86 and nose guard in 1987. He continued his education at Samford after his eligibility expired earning his BS degree in 1991. From 1992 till 2005 Rohling ran a successful personal training business while also serving as coordinator of personal training for the local Gold’s Gym affiliate.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Paul Robbins is the Director of Elite Performance for STATS LLC. He is responsible for program analysis and design on live data tracking systems for professional team. Paul collects data from all 30 NBA teams.  He is currently developing new models for tracking Real time training loads, performance training based on energy systems demands, and performance programming based on game data for the NFL, NHL and college sports.  Paul is on the USTA Sport Science Committee and is a NHL Combine Exercise Physiologist Paul developed the cardio programs and VO2 assessment programs for Athletes’ Performance (EXOS) and their new corporate division, Core Performance. He worked with professional athletes from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and MLS.  Paul has consulted for Intel and Google in the corporate market, as well as worked extensively with Adidas to develop MiCoach®.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Jim Malone is a Strength and Conditioning Coach that brings a unique and diverse background of just over 25 years of experience. A proud member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association, credentialed as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach with distinction and a USA Weightlifting Club Coach. Jim has spent the last 18 years with MLB, including stints with the Indians, Royals, Padres, and most recently with the '13 and '14 NY Mets. Prior to his career in MLB, Jim spent seven years as a college football, wrestling and strength coach. Active in the advancement of the profession within MLB, he has served his peers the last six years as President of the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS). Appointed by the Office of the Commissioner of MLB, Jim has also served on the MLB Strength and Conditioning Advisory Committee, MLB Medical Advisory Committee and MLB Electronic Medical Records Advisory Committee. Selected by MLB to serve as National League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 2013 All-Star Game, and voted by his fellow coaches as the 2012 Nolan Ryan MLB Strength Coach of the Year. Jim has recently been appointed to the advisory committee for the athlete management software company “CoachMe+”, and member of the 2015 class admitted to the “Buffalo Weightlifting Hall of Fame”. His own competitive career has been resurrected, competing as a Master's Weightlifter, winning the gold medal for his class in the 2012 California State Games, the '12, '13 and '14 American Masters Championships and the silver in the '14 Masters Pan-Am Championships.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Richard Shaughnessy enters his 17th season as an assistant coach with the Troy University football staff, and as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 17 intercollegiate athletic teams at the University. As a testament to Shaughnessy’s success as a strength and conditioning coach, he was inducted as a Master Strength Coach by the College of Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association in May of 2009. This is the highest honor awarded for individuals in the field of strength and conditioning. A certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Shaughnessy has been instrumental in developing stronger, quicker and more durable athletes at Troy University. He is a certified member of the College Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, the National Association of Speed and Explosion and is a club coach for the United States Weightlifting Federation. He is the state director for both the NSCA and NASE. Shaughnessy has been involved with powerlifting for the past 32 years, and has spent the last 22 working with human performance. Shaughnessy also works with student-athletes after the conclusion of the college playing careers, helping many to move on to the professional level. Over the past 13 years, more than 80 of Shaughnessy’s student-athletes have had the opportunity to compete at the next level following the conclusion of their careers at Troy University. In October of 2003, Shaughnessy was selected by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as one of 18 “Elite” Strength Coaches in the world. The inaugural program created by the NSCA honors achievements and competencies of strength and conditioning specialists by assessing their practical and applied experience, along with their interests and contributions to the profession of strength and conditioning.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Mike Ryan, PT, ATC, CES, PES is a 26 year veteran of the National Football League.  Recently retired after 20 years as the Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Mike is passionately sharing his Personal Purpose Statement: To Enhance the Health of Others…and Himself.  The 6-time Ironman triathlete, life-long student and dog lover is devoted to simplifying sports medicine to help athletes young and old to stay healthy & active. A popular keynote speaker and business consultant, Mike Ryan is carving a cool new path in sports broadcasting by serving in the shiny new role of Sports Medicine Analyst for NBC Sports and Sunday Night Football.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

David Tenney enters his second season as Sports Science & Performance Manager after spending the previous five seasons as fitness coach. He is one of Major League Soccer’s most respected and progressive minds in sports science. Prior to joining Sounders FC, Tenney served as both fitness and goalkeeper coach in Kansas City in 2007 and 2008, helping the Wizards reach the postseason both years. He also holds an ‘A’ license from the Czech Republic F.A. and NSCAA 'Premier' Diploma. Prior to MLS, Tenney held the same dual role with the George Mason University men’s and women’s teams for two seasons. In 2006, Mason advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years. He earned a master’s degree in Exercise Science-Performance Enhancement from California University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor's in Coaching Science from George Mason University.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Dr. William A. Sands is a sport scientist, trained in exercise physiology and biomechanics.  He is an Associate Member of Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and a former professor at East Tennessee State University. He recently served as the National Director of Education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association in Colorado Springs, CO. He has served as the Director of the Monfort Family Human Performance Research Laboratory at Colorado Mesa University. At the U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, he was Recovery Center Leader, Head of Sport Biomechanics, and Engineering and Senior Physiologist. He has over 40 years of experience in Olympic sports. Dr. Sands has served as an associate professor at the University of Utah’s Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Co-Director of the Motor Behavior Research Laboratory with adjunct appointments in Bioengineering and Physical Therapy. He was the Department Chair of Exercise Science & Sports Medicine at California Lutheran University and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Other positions include: Director of Research and Development for USA Gymnastics, Scientific Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation, and Chair of the United States Elite Coaches Association for Women’s Gymnastics. He has written 11 books, over 25 book chapters, received over a quarter million dollars in grants and contracts, published over 300 articles on sport performance, over 35 professional awards. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, certified as an Athlete Recovery Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Wilderness EMT, and has several certifications in emergency communications, emergency medicine, and search and rescue. Dr. Sands is a former All-American, MVP, Co-Captain, and NAIA Gymnast of the Year. He was also a World Championship coach in gymnastics and produced several Olympians, more than a dozen national team members, and several World Championship Team members.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Dr. Howard Luks is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at New York Medical College. Dr. Luks serves as the Chief of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at University Orthopedics, PC and Westchester Medical Center, where Howard am entrusted with the training of the next generation of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Luks believes that "Your quality of life is of paramount importance." He treat patients, and not MRI findings. That simply means your values, desires, goals and expectations are critical to the decision making process where you are part of your own care team!The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Chris Joyner is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. He graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Chris coached high school baseball, football and weight lifting for two years prior to joining the Blue Jays as a strength and conditioning intern for their Syracuse (AAA) and Auburn (Short-A) clubs. He was named Minor League Strength and Conditioning coordinator in January 2003. Chris was named as Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Milwaukee Brewers in December 2006 and would spend the next four seasons in that role before returning to the Blue Jays organization as Assistant to the Minor League Coordinator for the 2011 season. He spent the 2012-13 as the Assistant Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator before accepting Major League position for the 2014 season. Chris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Jim Stoppani received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. Following graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. He was awarded the Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award in 2002 by the American Physiological Society for his groundbreaking research. He has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition and health and is author of Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength, co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle, co-author of the book Stronger Arms & Upper Body, and co-author of the chapter "Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes" in the textbook Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements. Dr. Stoppani is the creator of the Platinum 360 Diet as found in the book, LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle and creator of the diet program found in the book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness. Dr. Stoppani has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, such as LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Mario Lopez, and has appeared on the NBC television show Extra as an Extra LifeChanger and as a science expert on the Spike television shows Jesse James is a Dead Man and MANswers.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Michael Doscher has been the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Valdosta State University for the last 19 years.  Before coming to VSU he was a GA at Mississippi State University, restricted earnings coach at University of Nevada Las Vegas, and an intern at Boston College.  He received his Master at MSU and his undergraduate degree from Springfield College.  During his 25 years as a Strength & Conditioning Coach he has help teams and athletes reach levels of success.  Michael is MSCC and a RSCC*D.  Michael has work long and hard over the years with various team and athletes and enjoys the time and friendships he has developed with his athletes and fellow Strength & Conditioning Coaches.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Kevin Boyle graduated from Syracuse University (SU) in ‘03 with a BS degree in Psychology and a minor in Exercise Science, and completed his MS Degree in Exercise Science in May of 2012. Kevin is also certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, the NASM as a Performance Enhancement Specialist, and a Functional Movement Screening Level II specialist. After 6 years as a Division I athlete/coach, Kevin joined Explosive Performance (EP) in June of 2005, was promoted to Tysons Site Director that fall, and became overall Director of the EP athlete training program in 2009. As Director, Kevin has had the privilege to collaborate with many of the top minds in the world in the field of strength and conditioning. He has trained thousands of athletes for performance, including gold medalists, pro athletes, and a world record holder​​.​ Kevin currently oversees the EP athlete training programs at 14 locations, and he is entering his second season as an Assistant Coach for the Washington Spirit women’s pro soccer team. He firmly believes that with passion and dedication athletes can achieve any goal they set out for themselves, and that our attitude and outlook make success a conscious decision.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Widely considered the world's top expert on Sports Leadership, Jeff Janssen is the founder and president of the Janssen Sports Leadership Center. Jeff and his top-notch team’s pioneering work on sports leadership development with athletes and coaches has led to the creation of over 20 cutting edge Leadership Academies at schools such as Michigan, North Carolina, Illinois, LSU, Arkansas, Pitt, and Colorado. A prolific author, Jeff has authored 10 books including The Team Captain's Leadership Manual, How to Build and Sustain a Championship Culture, Championship Team Building, The Commitment Continuum System, How to Develop Relentless Competitors, and The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Dr. Devon Dobrosielski is an assistant professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology at Towson University. For over ten years he has been assessing cardiovascular function in humans in response to changes in diet and exercise; first, as a doctoral student at Louisiana State University and second, as a visiting assistant professor at Wake Forest University. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Dobrosielski was an Instructor in the Department of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he conducted diet and exercise clinical trials. He has secured funds through the Johns Hopkins Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center to study the impact of exercise and weight loss in older adults with obstructive sleep apnea. To date, Dr. Dobrosielski has published over 25 original research reports and over 50 scientific abstracts in top tier medical journals, including; Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, SLEEP, Atherosclerosis and the Journal of General Internal Medicine. He regularly reviews scientific manuscripts for Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise and SLEEP and has served as a scientific sessions chair at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting. In 2014, Dr. Dobrosielski was honored as a Junior Fellow by the Towson University Academy of Scholars to study the incidence of sleep apnea in collegiate football players. He teaches exercise physiology and research methods in exercise science and is passionate about promoting undergraduate scholarship.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Ben Fairchild is a sports performance manager in Houston, Tx, who specializes in baseball preparation.  He owns Fairchild Sports Performance, Inc., which is a 12,000 square foot boutique-style training facility, that features over 40 professional baseball clients. Ben has been in the sports performance industry for 15 years.  He has built a reputation for resurrecting the careers of aging and injured athletes.  Most notably, helping Lance Berkman win 2011 Comeback Player of the Year and return to All-Star status.  Other baseball clients include All-Stars Andy Pettitte, Mark Melancon, Anthony Rendon, and #1 overall pick Mark Appel. Prior to opening FSP, Ben worked with athletes from all sports and spent significant time preparing college football players for the NFL Combine.  Ben credits some of his foundational understanding to his mentor Mackie Shilstone, a New Orleans-based trainer who is known for helping Roy Jones Jr, Bernard Hopkins, Serena Williams, Ozzie Smith and others return to top form. With a Master’s degree in Human Performance and Bachelor’s degrees in sports science and business, Ben takes a business-like approach to the management of his athletes, using the assessment to drive programming.  Ben’s training approach is evidence-based.  He is an avid exercise and nutrition researcher, who applies the latest scientific findings to his sports and exercise training programs.  In addition to his education and experience, Ben is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Dr. Lee Brown received his B.S. in physical education from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee and completed his graduate work and obtained his Ed.D. from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. While a graduate assistant, he was responsible for isokinetic performance testing specifically designed to determine human responses to high velocity training. Dr. Brown joined the faculty at Cal State Fullerton in 2002 and is the current Director of the Center for Sport Performance and the Human Performance Laboratory. Prior to coming to California, he spent two years at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas as director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Before Arkansas he was in Florida for 16 years serving as research director for an orthopaedic surgeon’s office and teaching and coaching at the public school level. He was President of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is a Fellow of both the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the NSCA. He also served as President of the NSCA Foundation overseeing an almost four million dollar endowment. His research interests include sport performance, anaerobic assessment and high velocity neuromuscular adaptations. His recently completed studies include: limb acceleration and its generic components; physiologic responses of biosymmetrically dissimilar effectors; and the effects of different warm-up protocols on sprinting, vertical jumping, throwing velocity and baseball bat swing speed.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Professor Timothy Noakes studied at the University of Cape Town (UCT), obtaining a MBChB degree and an MD and DSc (Med) in Exercise Science. He is rated an A1 scientist by the National Research Foundation of South Africa and received the Order of Mapungubwe, Silver, from the President of South Africa for his “excellent contribution in the field of sports and the science of physical exercise”. Since 2008 he has authored The Art and Science of Cricket, which he co-authored with Bob Woolmer, his autobiography entitled Challenging Beliefs: Memoirs of a Career and Waterlogged: The serious problem of overhydration in endurance sports. His latest book, The Real Meal Revolution, co-authored with Jonno Proudfoot, David Grier and Sally-Ann Creed, was launched in November 2013 and has sold over 180, 000 copies. Noakes has published more than 500 scientific publications and in 2003 received the UCT Book Award for Lore of Running (4th Edition), considered to be the “bible of the sport”. Highly acclaimed in his field and having been physically active all his life, now at 65 he still takes part in races up to 21kms.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Rick and Janie Hoole are the owners of Beachside Fitness Equipment, Inc. located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Their company was started in early 2007 after “out of necessity” Rick designed 2 unique pieces of equipment to use in his own gym and realized others would like these, as well. It evolved into two product lines and a number of patents on his designs; the DeadZone Ramps and the Pit Shark line of products. Rick has been a weightlifter for over 40 years and his products are his own design and reflect Rick's years of experience and expertise in weight training. Rick is the one mainly involved with product design and together Rick and Janie oversee the manufacturing and day to day challenges of their company. From the beginning till today as the Pit Shark line of strength equipment continues to grow, the focus has always been on making equipment that removes spinal compression and keeps the weight load underneath the lifter. Pit Shark equipment is known for de-loading the spine and built-in safety while doing some of the most important foundation strength movements used in strength training at any level. Everybody deserves the same quality of equipment and safety, whether its in a top facility or the home gym. Pit Shark and DeadZone Ramps customers include NFL, MLB, NBA, collegiate, law enforcement, military, rehab facilities, high schools, commercial and private gyms, performance fitness centers, as well as, many home gyms. When Rick's not training in his own gym, he's on-the-road doing Pit Shark demos and talking with coaches and those who also share a love for weight training. Whether it’s working with a group of athletes in a training center or those hard core guys training in their garages, it's great to hear how the equipment has added such variety to their training. Rick and Janie always look forward to talking with customers and potential customers to provide any information needed or answer any questions they may have.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Stu Singer has worked as the sports psychology and performance consultant for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, University of Maryland Women’s Basketball team, Fordham University Women’s Basketball team, and the Connecticut Sun. Stu served an integral role in helping the University of Maryland Women’s basketball team reach the 2014 Final Four, and Fordham University women’s basketball in winning their first A-10 championship, receiving an NCAA tournament bid, and their best record in 20 years. His approach focuses on teaching and providing mental performance skills for athletes that have the pressures of competing at elite levels in high school, collegiate, and professional sports. Stu also provides team trainings, clinics, and consultation with coaches on how to develop healthy mental performance fundamentals. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Dan Trink, CSCS is a strength coach, personal trainer and nutritional consultant. Dan is the founder of Trink Fitness and the Director of Training for Peak Performance in New York City. He holds over a dozen fitness and nutrition certifications and has written hundreds of articles on the topics of training and nutrition for magazines and websites such as T-Nation, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, LiveStrong, Greatist and The Huffington Post. He has presented at international fitness conferences and is the author of High Intensity 300 for Human Kinetics. Dan continues to work with a roster of athletes and clients both in-person and online specializing in performance and body composition transformation.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Dan Charnitski is General Manager and part owner of the family business that his father began in 1976 with the invention of a hand held heart rate monitor. In 1980 his father Richard Charnitski, a mechanical engineer began design on the VersaClimber. About that time while playing football at Cal State Northridge, Dan changed majors from business to physical education with an emphasis in exercise science and in the meantime visited home occasionally to help test and build the first VersaClimber. In 1982 Dan moved back home and helped his father to start to manufacture and sell the VersaClimber. Between taking classes and finishing up his B.S Degree at Cal State Fullerton Dan drove a VW bus to deliver VersaClimber to gyms. Although Dan’s experience was in exercise science he got quick and potent on the job manufacturing and marketing training guided by his father. So, since 1982 Dan has been working up through the ranks at Heart Rate Inc. He has been involved in the development, manufacturing and marketing of several products for the health, fitness, rehab and sports training markets. And now 33 years later, Heart Rate Inc. is going strong manufacturing in the USA and consistently striving to be a positive influence in the exercise field.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Dr. Rob Bell is a certified consultant of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He has PGA Tour credentials as a Sport Psychology consultant, has coached winners on the PGA Tour and caddied on Tour. He is the author of two books: The Hinge: The Importance of Mental Toughness  &  Mental Toughness Training for Golf. He was the mental coach for the 2013 USTA National Champion and has spoken and coached extensively to businesses, universities, and corporate athletes including, Marriott, Walgreens, University of Notre Dame, Morgan Stanley, among many others. Dr. Rob Bell and associates delivers mental toughness training through a combination of research and over 10+ years of applied experience with hundreds of athletes, coaches, and teams. He has been featured on ESPN, The Golf Channel, New York Times, Runner’s World, & Stack Magazine. Dr. Bell was an assistant professor of Sport Psychology for six years, publishing over a dozen research articles on the “Yips” in Golf, and effectiveness of sport psychology interventions. He has been  published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Journal of Athletic Insight, Journal of Sport Behavior, and The Sport Journal.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Dr. Bryan Mann was hired first as a Graduate Assistant and then promoted to Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri. On top of his duties in the department of Athletic Performance, Mann is also an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. As an Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning, Mann is responsible for assisting with the player development program for football and baseball as well as being responsible for Missouri’s women’s soccer teams. In addition to these team duties, he is also the Director of Research and Development, as well as being the Coordinator for On-Campus Academic Relations. Prior to his arrival at the University of Missouri, Mann attended Southwest Missouri State University where he served as a student assistant as well as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. He assisted in the player development of football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and volleyball. He developed the programs for field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, swimming and diving, and men’s tennis. He also trained 2004 Barbados Olympic triple jumper Greg Hughes. Mann also helped in producing some great achievements for the athletic department at SMSU. These include a Final Four appearance by women’s basketball and a College World Series appearance by baseball. Throughout high school and college, Mann was a four-time national and two-time world champion in powerlifting for the Natural Athlete’s Strength Association and was considered among the top 20 athletes in the world for his age. Mann is also an accomplished author and researcher. He has published three books, most notably “Powerlifting” which was published by Human Kinetics, and numerous journal articles. Mann is most well-known for his research on autoregulation of training with the first athlete training article ever done on the Autoregulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE) protocol as well as assessment of training improvements. Mann received his degree in Health Promotion from Missouri State University in 2003, a Graduate Certificate in Sports Management from Missouri State University in 2004, a Masters Degree in Health Education and Promotion in 2006 and his PhD in 2011. Mann is recognized as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as well as Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

David Sandler is the Director of Science and Education for iSatori and the President and Owner of StrengthPro Inc. He is the former Chief Operating Officer of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has authored 6 books: Sports Power, Weight Training Fundamentals, The Resistance Band Workout Book, Plyo Power, and Strength Training Everyone, Fundamental Weight Training as well as having developed dozens of exercise videos including 3 coaching developmental videos titled Plyometrics Training, Speed and Power Training, and Vertical Jump Training. Sandler was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at University of Miami and head of Baseball during their 1999 National Championship season. He was an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Sports Science for 6 years at Florida International University where he developed and directed the Strength and Conditioning education curriculum before moving on to Florida Atlantic University for 1 year. Sandler has been a strength and conditioning coach and consultant for 25 years working with some of the world’s best athletes. He is a highly sought after presenter with more than 400 International, National and Regional lectures to his credit. David has published more than 20 scientific articles and abstracts and more than 320 articles in nutrition and supplementation, power, strength and fitness training for various magazines and literature. He has been involved in research, formulation, and development of several nutritional products and sports supplements. Sandler is the Chairman of The Arnold Strength Training Summit at the Arnold Sports Festival Weekend. He is a Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutritionists. Additionally he regularly serves in a developmental capacity for other top fitness organizations, equipment manufacturers, and professional sports franchises. Sandler has been the lead exercise and sports physiologist for more than 45 episodes of television for National Geographic’s series Fight Science, Super Strength, the Science of Steroids, and Impossible Science, the Emmy Award winning Sport Science series on Fox Sports Network, and Stan Lee’s Superhumans, among other shows. In addition, Sandler was the Science Advisor and Sports Physiologist for Jesse James is a Dead Man, the series, with Spike TV. He is a regular column author, consultant and 15 year member of the advisory board for Muscle and Fitness Magazine as well as other mainstream fitness publications and regularly acts as an expert for more than a dozen top publications. He was a former powerlifter and 3 time US National Bench Press Champion and his research and passion is with strength and power development.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.