The Principles of Performance

          In this jam packed episode, Eric and Mike discuss the topic of “periodization” in training and how it's principles can be used (or not) with modern day athletes: •Defining “Periodization”, Popular models and Phases •Challenges in real life •Adjusting for Adaptability and Resiliency •Time allotment for skill acquisition •Maintenance and […]

          In this episode we discuss the considerations that trainers and coaches need to make in order to build high level training sessions, including: Pre-Session Planning -The restaurant with no menu or recipes -Logistics / Format / Layout / Equipment -Timing and Duration -Forecasting and Backcasting -Don't be obligated to the session chart Testing and Adjusting for Readiness -Readiness Screen & Metrics -Communication and Key Questions -Red / Yellow / Green Light Day adjustments Warmup / Prep -2-4-4 / Fixes vs Primers -Primers – Speed / Load / Volume -Warming up for big lifts Core -Is it Necessary? -Impact on remainder of workout Speed / Power -Is it Necessary? – -Specific objectives and constraints vs Generic -Accounting for volume Strength Stations -Station vs Compound vs Circuit -Conditioning vs Efficiency Finishers -Is it Necessary? -Relative to remainder of the week Cool Down -ANS Downregulation -Opportunity for Education -Meditative aspect     For more information on our courses, visit The Principles of Program Design

          Angelo Gingerelli has helped thousands of student-athletes compete at the highest level of Division 1 athletics. As the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Seton Hall University since 2005 he regularly works with hundreds of men & women each year from a variety of sports and has been a key factor in the Pirates' success in the extremely competitive Big East Conference. He has held similar positions at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and the Pittsburgh Pirates as well as training numerous elite high school athletes each year. In addition to his duties in the weight room, Gingerelli is an adjunct professor (SHU's 2024 Adjunct Professor of the Year), winner of Seton Hall's prestigious Most Valuable Pirate Award (2011), published author, including his latest book “The Next Four Years”. He is also a state/regional conference presenter and has served as the New Jersey State Director of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).   Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr5thround/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-gingerelli-260b0a1b1/

          Frank Dolan is the owner and founder of Sports and Fitness Performance in Islip, NY and has been a sports performance coach since 2001. During that time, he has trained youth, high school, college, and professional athletes from the ranks of MLB, the NBA, and the NHL. In 2014, he was named to the Nike Training Network and is currently a NIKE Master Trainer as well as a presenter for Functional Movement Systems (FMS). Frank is currently an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and Suffolk County Community College. Over the course of his career he has also been a regular presenter for Equinox Fitness Clubs, The Baseball Factory, and the Nassau Boces Physical Education Consortium. Frank played one season of professional baseball in Italy following his college career and was also a high school Baseball Coach at Bay Shore High School in NY.   Links: http://www.coachfrankdolan.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/fdolan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachfrankdolan/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvalFGGQitzlHRsocuJUyg

          Zac Cupples graduated from St. Ambrose University Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2011, completed an orthopedic residency in 2013. He has taken well over 100 continuing education courses and the bulk of his career studying and becoming certified in various lines of thought in fitness, rehab and performance. Zac has had many professional eclectic experiences, from being an NBA Therapist, a D League Strength Coach, a traveling PT, a clinic director, education director, and more. He now offers physical therapy and training independently in Las Vegas. Online, he offers remote movement services and mentoring with him and his coaches when he's not teaching his movement Seminar, Human Matrix Links: https://zaccupples.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZCupples Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaccupples/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zcupples YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cupplesperformance

          Ashlee Kaufman is an entrepreneur with nearly 30 years in health and wellness. She is a Certified Physician Assistant and has her Masters in Medical Science. Ashlee has co-founded successful businesses, formulated over 150 supplements, and holds four product patents. As the CEO of Renuology, she merges science and innovation, offering personalized wellness through DNA-driven insights. Ashlee also holds two board seats in research and development sector and also has experience scaling startups and working with Fortune 500 brands.   Links: https://renuology.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/renuology/posts/?feedView=all Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renuology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theofactor9354

          Kelli Calabrese is a leading expert in health, wellness, and business coaching, with over 35 years of experience as a fitness coach, nutrition specialist, and lifestyle entrepreneur. As co-host of the Fit Over 50 Life podcast, she tackles bold, practical topics on aging, health, relationships, and mindset. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Kelli empowers audiences with her holistic, results-driven approach to longevity and vitality. As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Age Management Coach, she helps people live fit, free, and full of purpose. Beyond wellness, Kelli is a seasoned business coach, guiding entrepreneurs as fractional COO in a variety of industries Links: https://kellicalabrese.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamIntentionallyFabulous LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellicalabrese/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamintentionallyfabulous/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellicalabrese1

        In this episode, Eric and Mike talk about “Skills that Matter” for coaches, trainers and clinicians. Credentials and letters after your name are valuable, but you also need these critical practical skills in order to be successful in real-life scenarios.   We discuss the following and much more: • Communication – Session conversations and Key Questions you need to ask • Adaptability – Having the agility to adjust to the situation • Warmth and Competency – Blending technical skills and human connection • Logistics – Understanding how manage timing, flow, space and equipment • Textbook to Reality – Discussing real-life case studies • Mapping and Forecasting – How to Utilize a Weekly Checklist • Why Programs Change? • Coaching to the Chart – Do You Need It and How Much? • What Do We Owe Our Clients?

          Jim Wendler is the creator and author of the 5/3/1 Training Program. This program has been used by millions of athletes and lifters of all ages and abilities. Jim played football and graduated from the University of Arizona where he was a three-time letter winner. Wendler went on to squat 1000 pounds in competition and is an accomplished Elite Lifter with a 2,375 pound total. He has coached high school athletes, collegiate athletes, trained general populations and spoken globally on the topics of strength training, conditioning, fat-loss, performance and program design. However, Jim Wendler's greatest success is his ability to simplify the complexities of strength training into program variations so that anyone can apply them and achieve their goals using his 5/3/1 Training Program   Links: https://www.jimwendler.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/JWendler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimwendler/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimWendler

          Jill Coleman started out as a daily fitness and nutrition blog back in 2010, while still working as a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor working 70+ hours a week. Armed with an ACSM personal training certification and a Masters degree in Nutrition, Jill also slowly began to take on 1:1 fat loss coaching clients. Fast forward 18 months and JillFit too grew to a 6-figure online fitness brand with 5 fat loss coaches and over 100 virtual clients! Over the next few years, Jill developed her own nutrition philosophy, #Moderation365 to automate consistent and healthy eating habits. Since then JillFit has helped over 10,000 women do the same using this method and now certifies coaches in the method. After investing in her very first business coach in 2012, Jill quit all her in-person training and moved fully online. Followers and other professionals began asking her how I she was doing what she was doing, and as a result, Jill started sharing business tips, tools and strategies, which led to her launched her first business mentorship, Best of You Business. Since then, JillFit has grossed over 6M in revenue and has helped thousands of health, fitness and nutrition professionals start and grow their online businesses.   Links: https://jillfit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillFit/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/jillfit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/linmull

Marco Altini is a scientist and developer mainly working at the intersection between health, technology and performance. Marco has a PhD in Data Science and a MSc in Computer Science Engineering as well as another MSc in Human Movement Sciences, with a specialization in High Performance Coaching He started HRV4Training in 2012, making it a tool that is today trusted by more than 150 000 athletes, including olympic medalists and professional teams. HRV4Training is a mobile platform using advanced signal processing and data analytics to measure physiology and quantify stress, helping athletes of all levels to better balance training and lifestyle stressors to improve performance Marco also serves as a Data Science Advisor at Oura, helping their team developing meaningful insights from physiological data. In addition, he is also a guest lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Physiology section of the Department of Human Movement Sciences. Links: https://www.marcoaltini.com https://www.hrv4training.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altini_marco/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/altini_marco Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/12073735  Substack: https://marcoaltini.substack.com

          Rachel Cosgrove is a health, fitness, business & lifestyle expert, mentor, public speaker and best-selling author of The Female Body Breakthrough & Drop Two Sizes with Women's Health Magazine as well as 55 Strategies For Fitness Business Success. She co-owns and runs two successful companies with her husband Alwyn – The first is a brick & mortar gym Results Fitness in Newhall, CA that has quadrupled in size since we they opened and was voted one of the top ten gyms in the United States by Men's Health Magazine multiple times. Their other business is a consulting and educational company, Results University, which has helped countless fitness facilities owners grow and prosper through their coaching and mastermind groups. Links: Results Fitness University: https://www.resultsfitnessuniversity.com Results Fitness: https://www.results-fitness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcosgrove.co/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelCosgroveFanPage/

          Ted Rath has a proven track record of success and innovation within the world of elite performance. Ted has spent 16 years working in various performance roles throughout the NFL. He was most recently the Vice President of Player Performance for the Philadelphia Eagles. Rath also spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams directing their performance department. Rath was awarded NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year twice in his career. Prior to joining the Rams, he was an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in Miami for the 2016 season. Before his stint with the Dolphins, he spent seven seasons (2009-15) with the Detroit Lions as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Ted became the first ever lead coach and facilitator for The Daily Coach Academy, an organization that focuses on leadership and cultural development practices for leaders in business and sports. He was also elected as the inaugural President to represent the Professional Football Performance Coaches Association (PFPCA) in early 2023. In addition, he also sits on the NFL's Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Injury Task Force. He recently authored his first personal development book; Beyond Comfort: Mastering a Growth Mindset with Excellence Through Urgency.   Links: https://tedrath.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedrathstrengthcoach/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TedRathStrengthCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-rath-4ba02928/

          Sam Cleveland is a lacrosse and athletic performance coach based in the Boston, MA area. A former division 1 lacrosse player for Colgate University, where he tallied 144 points across 4 years as a starting attacker, Sam has been coaching athletes in the weight room and on the field for over a decade. He is currently entering his 5th year as the head boys lacrosse coach at Lawrence Academy, a prep school in Groton, MA. For the past 3 years, he served as the director of player development for the Fighting Clams and Littlenecks, a well-known club lacrosse program. Since moving on from that role, Sam has continued to serve as a skill acquisition specialist and lacrosse coach locally in MA, and is embarking on a project to change the way lacrosse coaches and players think about and approach mastery within their sport.   Links: https://colgateathletics.com/sports/mens-lacrosse/roster/sam- cleveland/9651 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleeveland?igsh=bDQzYWhzbjRieHlj https://www.instagram.com/totallacrosseperformance/profilecard/?i gsh=MXY4aHo1anBuZ3hjNg==

          Jeff Patterson has been practicing martial arts for the past 36 years and has learned from highly skilled masters from seven countries, along the way achieving black belt equivalency in Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu, Eskrima, Muay Thai, Kenpō, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Jeff has authored three books, created two audio courses, and produced hundreds of videos on Tai Chi and Qigong and is the creator of his Yielding Warrior Program, a journey into self- discovery and empowerment.   Links: https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyieldingwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheYieldingWarrior

          Nick Tintle is a Levittown, NY native who attended MacArthur High School. He was a HS All-American and won midfielder of the year his senior year. In college he was a two-time All-American at the University of North Carolina, and in 2016 he made his pro debut as a 30 year old rookie; winning an MLL Championship with the Denver Outlaws in 2018. In 2019 he played in the PLL inaugural season with Archers LC. Coach Tintle has 15+ years of coaching and is considered one of lacrosse's premier skill coaches and public figures. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_tintle?igsh=MTA5YWZvM2Qxd3 N1eg%3D%3D

          In this episode Eric and Mike discuss concepts, considerations and strategies for programming for fat loss including: -What really matters in fat loss -The common mistakes of “fat loss” programs -Prioritizing health FIRST -How are you measuring fat loss? -Reality and Empathy -Nutrition basics -Playing the percentages -Training format and program approach -Energy system training -Confusion on the multiple definitions for fat

          Sam Miller is a leader in the sports tech industry and is the Founder and CEO of Proteus Motion. Sam is at the forefront of fitness technology, reshaping how athletes, coaches, and trainers approach strength and performance assessment through advanced data and biomechanics. Sam recently authored The State of Power Report with Proteus. This unprecedented collection of over a billion data points is the culmination of more than six years of innovative research and development to explore the science behind effective training and the role of innovative tools like Proteus Motion in enhancing performance. From the importance of precise strength assessment to the impact of 3D resistance technology, Sam brings a unique perspective on optimizing health, fitness, and performance   Links: https://proteusmotion.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proteusmotion/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11364774/admin/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/proteusmotion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/proteusmotion/

          Keenan Robinson is the national team high performance director for USA Swimming. Keenan has also previously worked with prominent swim programs such as The University of Michigan, North Baltimore Aquatic Club, and Arizona State University, not to mention being on the medical team for the Pan Pacific, Pan American and World University Games, World Championships and Olympic Games. He is also the strength coach for Michael Phelps, arguably the most successful Olympic athlete of all time. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkrirsh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenan-robinson-0454697/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/kkrirsh

          In this episode we breakdown our observations of changes we have seen over our decades of experience in the fitness industry, as well forecast what we see for our future including: -The New Generation of Trainers and Coaches Post-Covid -Being an Influencer vs Being the BEST -“6-24” Trainers and Trainer Struggles -Getting Attention and Standing Out in the Noise -“Exercise Entertainment” vs Authentic Coaching -Overlooked Concepts and Principles -Overlap of Disciplines and Scope of Practice -Crystal Ball Predictions: The Future of Fitness

          Steffan Jones is the CEO and Director of Pace Labs, as well as the High Performance Fast Bowling coach for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL as well as consulting for individual fast bowlers, javelin throwers and pitchers around the world. Steffan is in a unique position having played the sport, being the last dual professional sportsman in the United Kingdom having played 3 years professional rugby and 20 years professional cricket. He is the former Director of Sport Performance at a private school in England. Steffan is also the High-Performance Director for Gosport overseeing the Olympic preparation for various athletes across multiple sports and the brand ambassador and expert for various companies including 1080 Sprint, Lila Movement and Exsurgo Technology He is a qualified sports scientist, a UKSCA qualified strength and conditioning coach and also as a level 3 qualified technical coach. His methods are innovative and heavily based on sports science. Steffan has developed a reputation as an ‘outside the box' thinker in all overhead throwing sports and is the go-to man when an increase in bowling velocity is required.   Links: https://pacelabglobal.com/about-2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steffanjones105/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/steffanjones105

          Joe holds an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. While pursuing his degree, he was named Male Athlete of the Year and a member of the Sports Hall of Fame because of his contributions to the university's baseball team. During his college career, Joe led the nation in strike-outs. He is certified in FMS, TPI Level 1 and Level 2, and as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. He has coached high school and collegiate baseball and has both coached and developed a large number of travel baseball teams. Joe has also worked as a collegiate baseball recruiter and motivational speaker. Joe is the owner and proprietor of the Perform Every Day training and fitness center in Champaign, Illinois. At his training facility, he mentors other trainers and works with a wide range of clients, including professional athletes in the MLB, NFL, PGA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and numerous NCAA athletes in a variety of sports. Joe also runs strength, conditioning, speed, agility and recovery camps for high school athletes in most sports in Chicago and Central Illinois. Joe has had wide-ranging success helping high school students through the recruiting process to land scholarships at Division I schools.   Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perform_every_day/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-yager-4351316/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/yager20?lang=en

          Jade Teta has been described as a mix of jock, science nerd, nature boy & philosopher. He started out as a personal trainer for 25 years and he still produces video-based workouts that are used by hundreds of thousands all over the world. Jade has a degree in biochemistry and is a practitioner of naturopathic medicine and his specialty is “integrative endocrinology”, the study of hormones & metabolism. He is also a self-proclaimed psychology geek & student of philosophy and is currently working on his PHD in transpersonal & integral psychology, with his main area of research is focused on human connection, meaning and fulfillment.   Links: https://www.jadeteta.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeteta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jadeteta Twitter/X: https://x.com/jadeteta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/metaboliceffect

          Phil Plisky has an incredibly diverse professional background as a clinician, researcher, teacher and consultant. He is a Professor in the University of Evansville's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and PhD in Health Professions Education Program, Director of Residency Programs, and performance systems consultant for collegiate and professional sports. Phil received his Master's of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville and his Doctor of Science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He is also an a NATA Board-Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.   Links: https://www.philplisky.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philplisky/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPhilPlisky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-plisky-6564b356/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/PhilPlisky YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxFWrhFfZi2fedw8vwvkUA

          Lynne Peeples is a science journalist whose writing has appeared in The Guardian, Scientific American, Nature, and other publications. Before her move to writing, she crunched numbers as a biostatistician for HIV clinical trials and environmental health studies. Peeples was an MIT Knight Science Journalism fellow and holds master's dergress in biostatistics from the Harvard School of Public Health and in science journalism from New York University.   Links: https://lynnepeeples.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynne.peeples/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynne.peeples LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnepeeples/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lynnepeeps

          Kevin Neeld is the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team's performance training program, as well as monitoring the players' performance, workload and recovery. Prior to Boston, Kevin spent 2 years as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks after serving as the director of a private sports performance facility in New Jersey for 7 years, working with pro, college, junior and elite level youth hockey players. He also served as a strength and conditioning coach with the U.S. Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for 5 years. Neeld is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC*D) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He serves on the executive council of the Strength and Conditioning Association of Professional Hockey (SCAPH), and the NSCA's Ice Hockey Special Interest Group, and is a founding board member of Metabolic Elite. Neeld earned his PhD in human and sport performance from Rocky Mountain University, where his research focused on the relationship between workload and performance in elite hockey. Neeld has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, has authored 2 books Ultimate Hockey Training and Speed Training for Hockey. He has been an invited guest speaker at events hosted by the National Hockey League (NHL), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and USA Hockey.   Links: https://www.kevinneeld.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinneeld/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeeldPerformanceHockeyTraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KevinNeeld Twitter/X: https://x.com/KevinNeeld

        On this week's show we take questions submitted by our listeners, including: 1. What are 3 ways technology has helped coaches? 2. How has technology hurt coaches? 3. What does power training look like for older adults? How does it differ than working with athletes? 4. Some people refer to Bulgarian/Rear-Foot Elevated Split Squats as single leg training and others says it's not truly single leg. Does this matter? 5. Do you have any conditioning assessments that are appropriate for general population clients ? 6. If you could only program three core exercises for the rest of your life, what would they be? 7. What are your thoughts on Olympic lifting for high school athletes? 8. If you could give a young coach three pieces of advice to make them successful in the future, what would they be?   Do you have a question that you would like us to answer? Drop it in the comments and we will get to it next time qe do a Q&A!

          Tony is the founder, owner and head coach of Bonvec Strength, the premiere strength training gym in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Tony began competing in powerlifting in 2010 and has posted competition personal records of a 578 squat, 405 bench press and 584 deadlift. He has earned an elite total in the 198-pound weight class and a master total in the 220-pound weight class. Previously, Tony co-owned The Strength House in Worcester, where he trained powerlifters, team sport athletes and strength enthusiasts from all walks of life. Prior to that, Tony spent three years coaching at Cressey Sports Performance in Hudson, Massachusetts, where he worked primarily with professional and amateur baseball players. Tony is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and earned his Master's degree in exercise science from Adelphi University in 2013. Tony is an avid writer, and his articles have appeared in various written and digital publications such as Yahoo Sports, Testosterone Nation, MyFitnessPal and Bodybuilding.com. Prior to his coaching career, Tony played baseball at Saint Michael's College, a small Division II school in Vermont, where he played catcher and led the team in home runs and slugging percentage as a senior   Links: https://bonvecstrength.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonvec_strength/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BonvecStrength YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TonyBonvechio

          Tim Kettenring is a high-performance coach and consultant with over 15 years of experience working with coaches and athletes in every sport setting. Currently Tim is the High Performance Director for NOLA Gold Rugby and the President of Maverick Human Performance. Previously he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Loyola University.   Links: https://www.maverickhumanperformance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timkettenring13/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/timkettenring YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVnZUeEUSA- r9YdGcSxi4Xg

              Pete Dupuis is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance. He has served as business director of CSP since it was established in 2007. Since graduating with an MBA from Babson College during the spring of 2007, Pete has been able to apply his entrepreneurial skills in helping to build CSP into the prominent strength and conditioning business and brand that it is today   Links: http://www.petedupuis.com https://cresseyperformance.com/ https://businessforunicorns.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pete_dupuis Twitter/X: https://x.com/pete_dupuis

          Erica Suter is a Speed, Agility, and Strength Coach in Tampa, Florida and online, who has been working with athletes for 13 years. She is the author of The Strong Female Athlete book, which is a science-based and experience-based text with a fresh, novel approach for youth female athletes to improve speed, reduce injury, and increase strength. Erica is also a 3x college All-American, Hall of Fame inductee for Johns Hopkins Women's Soccer, and former US and Brazil semi-professional soccer player. Her passion for training and biomechanics led her to obtain my Master's in Exercise Science in Performance Enhancement and Injury Reduction. Links: https://ericasuter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitsoccerqueen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsoccerchick26/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/fitsoccerqueen

          Dr. Dan Braun received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Lebanon Valley College. Dan is passionate about performance training and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, especially the ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder injuries. Dan has researched the impact of manual therapy techniques at the ankle on improving range of motion and dynamic balance which was presented at APTA-Pennsylvania in Fall 2021. He is also the host of the Braun Performance and Rehab podcast (Formerly the Brawn Body Podcast) and is the Director of Rehabilitation for Isophit.   Links: https://braunpr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braun_pr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.braun.9/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-braun-398617125/ Braun Performance and Rehab Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4p2PNyXcOUAcSCT26zKVKg

During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback. Dr. Maffetone has worked with endurance athletes of all types, professional baseball and football players, adventurers, NASCAR drivers, and Olympic medalists in a variety of sports. Outside the sports arena, Dr. Maffetone has coached a variety of people in the entertainment field, including musicians James Taylor and Johnny Cash, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and producer Rick Rubin, and has also provided a system of success for some of the world's top business executives as well as the United States military. Dr. Maffetone's research has been reported in newspapers, magazines and other media around the world, including Huffington Post, The Today Show, Men's Health, CNN, Readers Digest and The Atlantic magazine.   Links: https://maffetonemusic.com https://philmaffetone.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090515596922 Twitter/X: https://x.com/DrPhilMaffetone

Bill Hartman is the Owner of IFAST Physical Therapy and Co-Owner Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) in Indianapolis. Bill is an internationally recognized physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, as well as an in-demand speaker, consultant and mentor. Bill has had numerous mentees work in the NHL, MLB, and NBA, including world champions earning 2 NBA rings and 1 World Series ring. He is also the author of several books and was a contributing writer and a member of the advisory board for Men's Health. Bill is also the constructor of the Unified Health & Performance Continuum, an educational platform and community of professionals who dedicated to innovation and advancing the principles and application of human health and performance Links: https://billhartmanpt.com Recon: https://www.reconu.co UHP Network: https://uhpnetwork.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BillHartmanPT

Carmen Bott holds a Master's Degree in Exercise Science, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Practicing Kinesiologist As a Physical Performance Coach, Carmen has 20+ years of hands-on experience training athletes from the Learn-to-train level to the High Performance & Professional level. Carmen has also evolved into an International Educator. She is sought after for her methodology & coaching tactics in preparing Combative & Repeat- Sprint Team Sport Athletes. She has consulted worldwide, been the guest on many podcasts and was a Keynote Speaker at the 2019 ASCA Conference. After several years of working with top Wrestlers, Carmen published The Wrestler's Edge which has been sold worldwide. Carmen is also a Full-time Lecturer at Simon Fraser University teaching applied kinesiology. Links: https://www.coachbott.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbott/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinklikeascientistactlikeacoach Twitter/X: https://x.com/carmenbott LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Coachbott YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZAvBvrIgzqN_bBMG04WfA

Episode 100! We are celebrating this milestone by sharing stories and highlights from our first 100 episodes including clips from industry legends such as: -Joel Jamieson -Eric Cressey -Mike Boyle -Kelly Starrett -Gray Cook and many more!

Chase Cichos is a strength and conditioning coach to some of the top MMA and BJJ athletes in the world. He works out of EBS Performance in Costa Mesa, CA. Chase was a 2021 nominee for MMA Strength & Conditioning Coach of the year. Chase is also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Leo Vieira.   Links: https://ebsperformance.com/ https://chaseyourdreams247.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaseyourdreams_academy/

John O'Neil became a Co-Owner at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts in the fall of 2022 after serving as the Director of Performance since 2018. John oversees strength & conditioning coaching, program design, and continuing education at CSP-MA. An accomplished public speaker, John has lectured at more than a dozen national events, including the 2019 ABCA, 2022 World Baseball Coaches' Convention, and three MA Baseball Coaches Association annual clinics. John coaches youth baseball during his free time, including his work with the Lincoln-Sudbury High School Varsity Baseball Program. He interned in player development for the Baltimore Orioles in 2012. He graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2014.   Links: https://cresseyperformance.com/csp-mass/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneilstrength/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/ONeilStrength

Troy Taylor is an internationally renowned human performance leader, with extensive experience developing and leading world class, multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively to connect high level strategic insights to operational execution. Troy is currently the Senior Director, Performance Innovation at Tonal. Troy leads a department established to drive evidence-based fitness and human performance thought leadership into all aspects of Tonal's curriculum and product development as well as to conduct, commission and collaborate on peer-reviewed research to advance human potential through resistance training. Prior to joining Tonal, Troy was the High-Performance Director at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. In that role, Troy led the world-renowned U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance team, supporting their athletes in winning more than 500+ major international podiums between 2015 and 2021 and 15 medals (7 gold medals) at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games. Over his career, Troy has worked at 7 Olympic Games, supporting more than 500 Olympians and 50 Olympic medalists, presented at major international conferences around the globe, as well as mentored numerous early-stage sport technology companies   Links: Instagram: @strengthsciencetroy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-taylor-4577bb38/

Tim Anderson has been a personal trainer for over 20 years. He is an accomplished author and speaker and is known for streamlining complex ideas into simple and applicable information. He is passionate about helping people realize they were created to be strong and healthy. Tim has written and co-written many books on this subject including The Becoming Bulletproof Project, Habitual Strength, Pressing RESET, and Original Strength Performance. When it comes down to it, his message is simple yet powerful: We were created to feel good and be strong throughout life.   Links: https://originalstrength.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_sonofander/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-anderson-a667ba1b/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdd3- Th5NjqS5Wd2os9x5hw

In this episode Eric and Mike bare their souls and confess some of the mistakes that they have made in their careers in the professional development, coaching and programming, as well as in business. Find out what we have learned through theses experiences and how they made us better and how you can save yourself the time and energy of making them yourself.

Kyle Sottung is the Director of Programming and Product Development for Iron Tribe Fitness in Birmingham, AL, where he manages all aspects of program delivery, athlete experience, and quality control for the 30 location fitness brand. Prior to joining IronTribe, Kyle was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and before that he was the Director of Sport Performance at the Lee Taft Speed Academy in Queensbury, NY He holds both an B.S. and M.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences from Ithaca College, as well as countless certifications including CSCS, USAW, StrongFirst, RKC, CrossFit, FMS, TRX, FRC and Precision Nutrition. Links: https://franep.com/client/iron-tribe-fitness/module/support-team-6/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.sottung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsottung/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/coachsottung?lang=en

Scott Duggan is a Strength and Conditioning Coach who currently serves as the Director of Operations for Athletic Evolution in Massachusetts. Prior to joining Athletic Evolution, Scott led the Assumption College Football summer strength and conditioning program. He is a former captain of Hudson High School's football and ice hockey teams. Scott graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a degree in Kinesiology. During his college years, he was a member of the UMass Amherst football team and earned the UMass special teams “Player of the Year” in 2010 while starting at fullback. Scott has worked with every type of athlete from Youth to the Pros, including running NFL and NBA combine programs each winter and spring where his team has helped over 50 athletes sign NFL contracts and 4 athletes get drafted. In the fall of 2020 Scott was tasked with starting the Bentley University Strength and Conditioning Program. Scott continues to work daily with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Bentley University on the day-to-day operations of the program. More recently, Scott is also heavily involved with injury prevention and rehab. He takes pride in helping athletes come back from major injuries stronger and better than before their injury. Over the past 10 years Scott has helped over 80 athletes return to their sport following ACL surgery.   Links: https://www.athleticevolutionpt.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-duggan-0194335b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sduggan40/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AEScott2

Dan Hellman is a licensed physical therapist and accomplished health and fitness professional who works with clients from all walks of life from all over the world. After graduating from the University of North Dakota with a B.S. degree in athletic training, Dan earned his M.S. in physical therapy at Des Moines University, formerly the University of Osteopathic Medicine and the Health Sciences. Before establishing his current company H3, he practiced physical therapy in several outpatient orthopedic centers specializing in sports medicine and spine rehabilitation. Dan is a past senior faculty member of the prestigious C.H.E.K Institute. Trained in both traditional and manual physical therapy, Dan has also studied extensively under pioneering French osteopath Guy VOYER and is qualified to teach VOYER's Soma method. Dan is highly sought by orthopedic surgeons and athletic trainers to treat patients ranging from top athletes to the elderly, people recovering from accidents or surgery, people with physical impairments and average people who want to improve their lives or treat persistent pain. He has educated the athletic training staffs of at least four Major League Baseball organizations and treated star athletes from the NFL and NHL. Dan is an avid golfer, and he combined his love of the sport with his in-depth understanding of the human body's limits and potential to create Golf Body Pro. He has rehabilitated or conditioned golfers from youth level to the top players on the PGA Tour, including Tiger Woods, Ben Crane, Patrick Cantlay and Gary Woodland. Golf Fitness recognized his work by naming him one of its “50 Best Golf-Fitness Professionals in America”.   Links: https://h3bydan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h3bydanhellman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hellman-6a0b519/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC309V3qR0ACrJM2srkwwfeQ

Joe Lauzon is an American mixed martial artist who fights out of the United States. Joe competes in the UFC Lightweight division and currently is fourth on the list for all-time performance bonuses. If you have watched Joe compete, you'll understand why- it's never a dull moment when he steps in the octagon. In addition to being a professional fighter, Joe owns and operates Lauzon MMA located in Raynham Massachusetts.   Links: https://lauzonmma.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelauzon/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joelauzon/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JoeLauzon

FMS Co-Founder Dr. Lee Burton received his Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training from Appalachian State University and his Master Degree in Education with an emphasis in athletic training from Old Dominion University. Lee received his Doctorate Degree from Virginia Tech with an emphasis in Health Promotion and Wellness. He attained his Certification of Athletic Training through the NATA- BOC and his Certification of Strength and Conditioning through the NSCA. He has presented internationally on numerous sports medicine topics. Additionally, Lee has authored book chapters and articles in a variety of sports medicine journals and produced instructional videos concerning functional applications for treatment, assessment and conditioning of active individuals. Lee consults with a wide variety of organizations and individuals including NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, military/government entities, as well as the Cooper and Mayo Clinics on injury prevention and performance enhancement.   Links: https://www.functionalmovement.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-burton-91956a120/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lburtonfms01/

Matt Chatham is a former NFL linebacker who came into the pros as an undrafted rookie out of Division II South Dakota in 2000, Matt spent six seasons with the New England Patriots before joining the New York Jets. Playing in 91 games, he totaled 143 combined tackles and recovered two fumbles, one which he returned 38 yards for a touchdown against the Giants in 2003, as well as earned himself three Super Bowl rings. Matt was pre-law student coming out of college, doubling in criminal justice and English. He returned to school following his playing days and earned an MBA from Babson College. Spending 12 years as a football analyst with the New England Sports Network and working college games for ESPN and the ACC Network, Matt also wrote for the Boston Herald and The Athletic. But in June of 2022, he became one of the students at Babson College who wanted their own business. He created a product and has built a business around it – Rub Smoke Love.   Links: https://rubsmokelove.com

Dan John is an elite-level strength and weightlifting coach who has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan holds the American record in the Weight Pentathlon, has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting and Highland Games. Dan now gives workshops around the world, writes books, hosts The Dan John Podcast, and works with private clients from all walks of life including professional athletes and military personnel.   Links: https://danjohnuniversity.com LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/danjohnuniversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdanjohn/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachDanJohn1/?utm_medium=social& utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=my%20facebook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrf_X- KnNGBy75IGsPuI7AQ

Pratik Patel is a former Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Performance Nutrition in the NFL who now serves as a 1-on-1 Personal Coach, as well as an advisor and consultant to Startups and VCs in the Health and Wellness Industry.   Links: https://linktr.ee/pratikxpatel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pratikxpatel/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/PratikxPatel

Dan Swinscoe brings a unique perspective to solving movement problems and has spent the past 30 years treating and learning from his patients, some of which include athletes from the NFL, MLB, WNBA, professional golf, and many local doctors and their families. He is specialty trained and certified from the Titleist Performance Institute and Golf Digest as a Golf Medical and Golf Fitness Professional. He has certifications from NSCA, Functional Movement Screen, SFMA, FRR, FRC, USAW, OnBase University, and many others. Dan enjoys sharing what he has learned as a guest speaker to PT schools, professional and college sports teams, State Farm insurance, local Little Leagues, teaching his own course, Kettlebells for Clinicians, and as an assistant instructor for Clinic/Gym Hybrid, the Painfree Performance Specialist Certification and for Dynamic Variable Resistance Training.   Links: https://t2wclinic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danswinscoe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danswinscoe

Dr. Christopher Ahmad is a man of many talents who serves many roles in his profession. First, he is a Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at the New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and also currently serves as the Chief of Sports Medicine and as the Director of Biomechanics Research at the Center for Orthopaedic Research. Dr. Ahmad is also the Head Team Physician for the New York Yankees and the Rockland Boulders and a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. He is president elect for the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and a member of MLB's Pitchsmart Program. He is also co-founder of Baseball Health Network, which promotes the health of young throwing athletes. Dr. Ahmad received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering while playing 4 years of Division 1 soccer at nationally ranked Columbia University. He currently serves as the Head Team Physician for the New York City Football Club. He is also the Head Team Physician for local high schools and serves as consultant to local metropolitan soccer clubs, gymnastics, and swim teams. Dr. Ahmad's recently published book SKILL: 40 Principles that Surgeons, Athletes, and other Elite Performers use to Achieve Mastery has received widespread praise from readers in a variety of professions.   Links: https://www.drahmadsportsmedicine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrChrisAhmad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchrisahmad/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/drchrisahmad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8otwPjLscp4gxuXxKu5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-ahmad-29082726/