THIRST For More Podcast

0:00 – Show Intro 2:16 – Podcast begins 6:30 – Exercise #1 - Kettlebell Arm Bar 12:11 – Exercise #2 - Front Foot Elevated Split Squat 16:15 – Exercise #3 - Lateral Lunge/Cossack Squat About Brandon Smitley Instagram: @bsmitley @team.thirst Website: https://my.captivate.fm/THIRSTgym.com (THIRSTgym.com) Brandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master's degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley. Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon's been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:17 – Podcast begins 3:53 – Introduction to Evolve Health and Performance 6:30 – What got Kayla interested in athletic training, and how she uses that degree today 15:24 – How Evolve Health and Performance is ran 26:25 – How to decide to hire new coaches underneath you 32:08– How competing helps one become a better coach 41:59– Brandon's top 5 exercises 43:13– Kayla's top 5 exercises 47:28– Coaching online versus coaching in-person 51:10– Where is the future of Evolve going? 55:30– Where you can find Kayla and Evolve HP About Kayla Diamond Instagram: @_kayladiamond @evolve_hp Website: www.evolvehealthperformance.com Kayla Diamond - BS in Athletic Training, MS in Sports Administration, CSCS, CISSN (Certified Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition). Owner of Evolve Health & Performance. Former D1 Certified Athletic Trainer, although currently still licensed, former Strength & Conditioning Coach at The Spot Athletics, interned at EliteFTS and has a few pieces of published content. Currently teaches Sports Nutrition for Athletic Training Masters Students at Spalding University. Assistant Online Fitness Business Coach for the Next Level Coaching Academy. Runs Evolve Health & Performance completely full time with a team of coaches. Has competed in bikini, powerlifting, strongman, and figure. Currently resides in Fort Myers FL with her husband Adam who is a AT, DPT, CSCS for the Minnestota Twins, and works with Evolve as well - and of course her dog Elmer who is the real MVP.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:14 – Podcast begins 3:48 – Defining concurrent and conjugate training independently 12:22 – Why do people say they are doing conjugate training? 15:00 – How you might sequence barbells for conjugate training 17:59 – How to sequence things for the sports performance athlete 25:54– What are residuals? About Brandon Smitley Instagram: @bsmitley @team.thirst Website: https://my.captivate.fm/THIRSTgym.com (THIRSTgym.com) Brandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master's degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley. Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon's been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:08 – Podcast begins 5:40 – What culture is and how it's made in a good training facility 10:30 – Increase the price point to increase value 14:00 – Facility upkeep and cleanliness 17:00 – Social media presence and relatability 20:35– Care - be a damn good person, first 26:45– Provide more than just a job About Brandon Smitley Instagram: @bsmitley @team.thirst Website: https://my.captivate.fm/THIRSTgym.com (THIRSTgym.com) Brandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master's degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley. Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon's been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:42 – Podcast begins 7:39 – Back Squat 12:14 – Bench Press 21:41 – Conventional Deadlift 26:58 – Bent Over Row 31:51– Overhead Press 36:09– Power Clean/Snatch 41:15– Upright Row 46:15– Machine Work - Leg Press and Leg Extension About Brandon Smitley Instagram: @bsmitley @team.thirst Website: https://my.captivate.fm/THIRSTgym.com (THIRSTgym.com) Brandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master's degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley. Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon's been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.

0:00 – Show Intro 2:45 – Podcast begins 3:28 – How did Mike get to his current role within the industry? 12:31 – What is metabolic flexible dieting? 16:24 – How will metabolic flexibility enhance performance? 20:22 – What is the keto diet? What are the pro's and con's? 32:43 – Where does carb cycling fit in with flexible dieting? 43:16 – What should a high school athlete's nutrition look like with metabolic flexible eating? 48:28 – How do keto supplements work? And are they worth it? 57:31 – Where can you find Dr. Mike T. Nelson and his Flexdiet.com certification About Dr. Mike T. Nelson Website: http://www.miketnelson.com/ (www.miketnelson.com) Instagram: @drmiketnelson Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, as well as an online trainer, adjunct professor, faculty member at the Carrick Institute, presenter, creator of the Flex Diet Cert, kite-boarder, and (somewhat incongruously) heavy-metal enthusiast. The techniques he's developed, and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, lifting odd objects, reading research, and kite-boarding as much as possible. https://flexdiet.com/enroll-now/ (Join Mike's Flex Diet Certification)

0:00 – Show Intro 3:20 – Podcast begins 5:08 – What got Ben into strength and conditioning 28:25 – Ben's biggest challenge as a coach 39:09 – Coaching philosophy versus programming philosophy 48:52 – Ben's life experience that has shaped him as a person and coach 1:00:41 – Where you can find Ben and connect with him About Benjamin Tipton Website:  http://www.ironcladperformance.com/ (http://www.ironcladperformance.com/) Instagram: @ironcladperformance Benjamin Tipton is the Founder and Head Strength Coach at Ironclad Performance in Downers Grove, Illinois. Ben has his undergrad from Purdue University and his Master's degree from Texas A&M University. He has also done a professional internship with Northwestern University in the strength and conditioning department. Benjamin has trained under Eddy Coan, the best powerlifter of all-time, and learned from the minds of IFAST owners Mike Robertson and Bill Hartman. After a tragic loss of Ben's son, Theo, he now uses his passion of helping others in the weight room to help develop people to enjoy life through the struggles under the bar.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:07 – Podcast begins 4:17 – How Alycia got into online nutrition coaching 8:07 – Alycia discusses her strength generator program 15:56 – The importance of strength training for women 21:18 – Communicating with clients to discover their "why" 25:40 – Alycia's thoughts on the over-exerciser - the scarcity mindset 32:03 – How Alycia handles telling women they need to eat more food to see weight loss improvement 41:25 – How being lean doesn't mean you're necessarily healthy 50:17 – The value of protein for women's health and performance 58:04 – Finding balance with your lifestyle and nutrition with the 80/20 rule 1:03:48 – Common fads and myths that Alycia hates 1:08:26 – Alycia discusses the important of the menstrual cycle for active females 1:19:35 – Alycia discusses the myth of spot reduction for fat loss About Alycia Israel Website: www.alyciasbarbell.com Instagram: @alyciaisrael https://alyciaisrael.typeform.com/to/vDIwkT (Apply For Coaching With Alycia) https://alyciaisrael.typeform.com/to/vDIwkT (Free Nutrition Crash Course) https://www.elitefts.com/author/alycia-israel/ (Alycia's Articles On Elitefts) Alycia Israel is a nationally qualified NPC figure and bikini competitor and raw powerlifter. She has a master's degree in exercise physiology, is an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist, and an ISSN-certified sports nutritionist. She was also the personal training coordinator at Ohio State University for seven years. She currently owns and operates Alycia's Barbell, LLC, an online training and nutrition business that helps clients lose fat for life or jump on the competitive bodybuilding stage. She can be contacted at alyciafit@gmail.com.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:43 – Podcast begins 4:23 – How Alex and Laura got intertwined with Brandon and Adrian Smitley 9:36 – The history of WeArePR Clothing 13:30 – The WeArePR difference 18:25 – Alex and Laura break down the process of making their apparel 22:20 – The limited edition style approach to WeArePR apparel 25:12 – What do the day-to-day operations look like? The long-term approach to creating a shirt 31:16 – What are the struggles of running an online apparel business? 37:25 – The pro's and con's of being married and business partners 50:53 – Tips for finding balance between business and life 55:50 – The future of WeArePR Clothing 1:00:10 – How to connect with Alex and Laura About Alex and Laura Mershon Website: https://weareprclothing.com/ (https://weareprclothing.com) Instagram: @WeArePRClothing Alex and Laura Mershon are the owners of WeArePR Clothing, a small hand printed limit edition apparel line that is based primarily around strength sports & encouraging others with loud/unique designs that cannot be found anywhere else. They both graduated from Indiana State University, where they happened to link up and where WeArePR originated.

0:00 – Show Intro 2:46 – Podcast begins 5:01 – Trust everyone, believe no one 8:28 – The little shit adds up 14:02 – Network and connect with others 20:55 – Set aside a marketing budget 29:07– Learn to adapt About Brandon Smitley Instagram: @bsmitley @team.thirst Website: https://my.captivate.fm/THIRSTgym.com (THIRSTgym.com) Brandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master's degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley. Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon's been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.

0:00 – Show Intro 4:01 – Podcast begins 4:46 – Ben's role at Price Plow 7:10 – Should a high school athlete take a protein supplement? What are the different kinds of protein? 16:24 – Are amino acids beneficial? What is the difference between BCAA and EAA? 21:44 – Why are carbs beneficial during training? What is special about highly branched cyclic dextrin? 27:28 – What is creatine? Is it safe for a high school athlete? 32:07 – Should a high school athlete consider a pre-workout supplement? What makes a good pre-workout supplement? 37:26 – How do you find a quality supplement? 57:39 – Ben covers pro-hormone and test boosters 1:03:53 – The importance of micronutrients and omega fatty acids 1:15:29 – The importance of digestion health on performance 1:29:00 – How to connect with Ben on social media About Ben Kane Website: PricePlow.com Instagram: @strengthandhonorfitness1 @PricePlow Supplement Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLKnJW_1-Z5tHmDW1B4g8Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLKnJW_1-Z5tHmDW1B4g8Q) Ben Kane is currently the co-host at PricePlow.com where he covers non-biased information regarding supplements and supplement companies to help consumers have more knowledge about products they are consuming. Ben has worked with multiple companies on formulating and improving their brand recognition and ingredient profiles to provide consumers a better supplement product. Ben is also a competitive powerlifter in the 242 and 275 pound classes, having squatted over 700 pounds, benching over 400 pounds, and deadlifting over 600 pounds.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:25 – Podcast begins 5:01 – How did Box Programming come to be? 12:48 – What are the biggest limitations to programming CrossFit? 20:48 – What is the average person lacking going into a CrossFit gym? 26:01 – Jason's thoughts on training overhead 38:36 – Jason touches on the importance of strength in CrossFit 49:35 – How Jason programs conjugate for the CrossFit athlete versus the average member 59:212 – Jason's approach to accessory work for CrossFit and general population 1:05:20 – Using band work for extra work and bringing up weak points 1:07:22 – How to get top notch programming for CrossFit, without being in a CrossFit gym 1:11:00 – Jason gives his opinion on where he thinks CrossFit is heading 1:14:54 – Classic CrossFit programming versus what the average CrossFit member needs 1:18:21 – Jason discusses the six phase dynamic warm up 1:25:10 – The importance of aerobic work for recovery and general physical preparedness (GPP) and energy system development About Jason Brown Website: https://boxprogramming.com/ (https://boxprogramming.com/) Instagram: @bptrainingsystems Jason has been involved with the fitness industry for close to 14 years working with athletes from all walks of life including soccer moms, professional athletes, and military personnel almost exclusively using the Conjugate Method as the basis of all his programming. After owning his own facility for six years, he started BP Training Systems, an online programming business that provides programming to CrossFit Affiliates and Strength and Conditioning facilities all over the world. In addition to having a BA in Psychology with honors and a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology, Jason is a CSCS, Westside Barbell Special Strength Coach, CrossFit Level 2 coach, and a Combat Veteran who is passionate about helping other coaches improve their programming as well as programming for the general population in a group setting.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:21 – Podcast begins 4:10 – Todd's journey through strength and conditioning 11:55 – Todd's takeaways from working with Buddy Morris 21:51 – How Todd got results with lower budget university programs 28:11 – Todd's recommendations for younger coaches 40:36 – What Todd looks for when hiring staff and/or interns 53:54 – Todd breaks down his programming and philosophy 1:03:28 – Todd's top three book recommendations 1:10:08 – What would Todd Hamer tell his younger self? About Todd Hamer Website: https://unionfitness.com (https://unionfitness.com) Instagram: @toddhamer1 Todd Hamer is currently the General Manager at Union Fitness in Pittsburgh , PA. Todd has spent time at Pitt, Penn St, UNC, VCU, George Mason, Marist College, The Citadel, George Mason, Robet Morris & The George Washington University. He's also competed in powerlifting both raw and geared with best lifts of 475 bench press, 595 squat, 560 deadlift. He's presented at scores of seminars and clinics while being published multiple times both online as well in print magazines. Todd is married with one son Tenzing. 

0:00 – Show Intro 4:42 – Podcast begins 6:55 – THIRST Core Values 7:50 – Trustworthy 11:25 – Humble 17:24 – Integrity 22:01– Respect 26:29 – Strength 30:45 – Teamwork 36:08 – Communication 43:18 – Having systems in place on how you work with athletes and clients 49:04 – Brief synopsis of what makes a good personal trainer and strength coach About Brandon Smitley Instagram: @bsmitley @team.thirst Website: https://my.captivate.fm/THIRSTgym.com (THIRSTgym.com) Brandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master's degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley. Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon's been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:29 – Podcast begins 4:54 – How Chris got into strength and conditioning 9:25 – How Chris approaches training athletes 22:41 – Lower body training philosophy for baseball/softball athletes 30:08 – Metrics to determine a strong baseball player 34:46 – How Chris uses his progression and regression model with his athletes 44:50 – The similarities between training adults and athletes 52:40 – How Chris approaches his athletes from a nutrition standpoint 1:01:43 – Communicating the value of academics in athletics 1:10:24 – Embracing the meathead stigma we get as strength coaches 1:17:34 – The value of safety and lessons learned in the weigh room via accountability 1:20:12 – What Chris recommends to get involved in high school strength and conditioning 1:27:30 – Chris's recommendations for baseball and softball coaches for continuing education About Chris Bartl Instagram: @chrisbartlead Chris Bartl is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Mt. Baker High School in Deming, WA. He is also the owner and Co-Founder of Elite Athlete Development, where he consults with various high school sports programs to help with their strength and conditioning programs, as well as the owner of Bartl Strength & Conditioning, an online training business dedicated to helping working adults ages 35-50 keep the belly fat off, develop nutritional habits that fit with their ideal lifestyle and basically kick ass at life. He has been a personal trainer for over 11 years and has worked with hundreds of different clients, ranging from 9-year old athletes, to 65-year olds battling cancer and everyone in between

0:00 – Show Intro 3:32 – Podcast begins 4:39 – How Conjugate U started 8:33 – The hurdles Nate had to overcome with implementing the conjugate system at the collegiate level 11:56 – How Nate come up with the "lanes" in his programming style 15:56 – How to phase in freshman into the Conjugate U system 19:01 – The benefits to the box squat 24:36 – What max effort movements has Nate seen big dividends from? 29:00 – How Nate goes about peaking athletes with Conjugate U 33:12 – Explaining the importance of of technique on max effort work 35:25 – Controlling rest periods with teams when using the dynamic effort method 38:23 – How Nate would use Conjugate U at the private sector 40:55 – Where to put in the Olympic variants with Conjugate U 43:33 – The use of Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) in the collegiate setting 48:13 – Shit Sport Coaches Say 51:19 – Nate's role with Elitefts About Nate Harvey Instagram: @nateharvey2600 Website: www.elitefts.com Nate Harvey, MS, CSCS, is elitefts' executive equipment specialist and brings years of experience and knowledge of athletic disciplines to our customers. Nate developed his vast athletic history as the former head strength coach of Olympic sports at The State University of New York at Buffalo. During his 10 years at UB, he coached their first-ever national champion (shot put), four team conference champions (one back-to-back), eight of the school's twelve total All-Americans, 18 Olympic trial qualifiers, over 50 individual conference champions, 16 individual national qualifiers, and over 75 individual regional qualifiers using the conjugate method. He is also a strength and conditioning consultant for the New York Jets. He was certified in Reflexive Performance Reset in February 2017. His best total is 2,450 in the 308 weight class multi-ply division. In the 275-pound class, his best total is 2,250 sans supraspinatus. His best lifts are a 1,000-pound squat, a 750-pound bench, and a 750-pound deadlift. Nate looks forward to helping address all of your equipment needs. Contact him at nharvey@elitefts.com https://www.elitefts.com/conjugate-u-by-nate-harvey.html (Conjugate U)

0:00 – Show Intro 3:47 – Podcast begins 5:20 – The pro's and con's of working with your significant other 14:38 – How to communicate with the female client or athlete 24:46 – What Julia and Christian believe is the biggest pitfall with training the female youth athlete 31:55 – The importance of nutrition for the female youth athlete (and male athlete) 42:06– Julia explains what it's like being a female in the strength and conditioning field 47:37 – What is tri-phasic training? And how Christian uses it with his clients and athletes 57:45 – How Julia and Christian work with their children in the weightroom, and how that conversation differs from a traditional client 1:05:41 – Julia and Christian's opinion on sport specialization About Julia Anto Instagram: @julia.ant_toe Website: www.bellaforza.me Julia Anto, CSCS, is a coach to strength athletes, like powerlifters, physique competitors and crossfitters as well as recreational lifters and those seeking body transformation through muscle-building and fat loss. She takes pride in helping people from all walks of life to see and reach their full potential. Julia is a former Division I strength & conditioning coach from the University at Buffalo, where she worked with every sport on campus. She currently coaches at Illiana Power Asylum with her husband, Christian. https://www.elitefts.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-strength-coach.html (So You Want To Be a Strength Coach… ) https://www.elitefts.com/judged.html (Judged) About Christian Anto Instagram: @ant_toe Website: https://mohawkmethod.com/ (mohawkmethod.com) Christian began his athletic career in high school as a soccer player. He continued his soccer career into college playing for a NJCAA school in Madison, Wisconsin. From there he turned to the weight room to extend his athletic goals and transitioned into studying Human Health Sciences. During his transition, he crossed paths with NBS Fitness gym owner David Allen. After several months, Christian converted his educational focus to Exercise Sports Sciences where he has earned his bachelor's degree and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Christian is also a competitive powerlifter who has gained elite totals in three weight classes and stays competitive in the 181-pound class with a 1770 total. He is very passionate about his training and brings that intensity to his clients. Christian has a very technical eye for movement mechanics, particularly when it comes to powerlifting. He currently resides in Highland, Indiana working out of Illinana Power Asylum. Christian is ready to share his knowledge and help clients become strong and healthy while reaching their personal fitness goals.

0:00 – Show Intro 4:20 – Podcast begins 5:49 – What Justin does at Kansas State University 10:52 – What is heart rate variability (HRV)? 15:00 – What is the research saying about HRV with endurance athletes? 27:05 – How Justin's practical background influenced his research and understanding of academic papers 34:27– Finding limitations of data and research 46:20 – What Justin plans to do with this Ph.D. 54:06 – Research Justin has came across regarding sports specialization 1:05:52 – Where is HRV going with strength training? 1:12:53 – Justin's recommendations for the average person doing CrossFit 1:23:44 – Is a graduate degree worth it in the exercise science related field? 1:31:36 – Field data scientists as a new career path About Justin DeBlauw Instagram: @theeblueguy Justin DeBlauw is a Ph.D. candidate at Kansas State University working in the “Functional Intensity Training Laboratory” with a research focus on “Biofeedback for individualized exercise prescription”. Previously, he studied at the University of Minnesota and Purdue University, where at Minnesota volunteered as a sports performance intern. He's been an ACSM CPT since 2011 and previously competed in USA weightlifting and soccer, currently training for a Duathlon. Studies mentioned and referenced: C. Bouchard (2001) Individual differences in response to regular physical activity V. Vesterinen (2016) Individual Endurance Training Prescription with HRV V. Vesterinen (2013) HRV in prediction of individual adaptation to endurance training Kiviniemi (2007) Endurance training guided individually bby daily HRV measurement Kiviniemi (2010) Daily exercise prescription on the basis of HRV among men and women Hautala (2006) Individual differences in the responses to endurance and resistance training Plews (2013) Training adaptation and HRV in Elite endurance athletes Borresen (2009) The quantification of training load, training response and effect on performance 

0:00 – Show Intro 2:42 – Podcast begins 4:07 – Brandon's recommendations for sport coaches 29:45 – Looking at a modified training season, and is the conditioning test for football worth it? 35:44 – What we have done at THIRST to help aid our athletes back into the facility 46:09 – Programming running into training programs 49:46– "Please do not kill your kids when you come back" 54:27 – Brandon's recommendations for parents getting kids back into sports About Brandon Smitley Instagram: @bsmitley @team.thirst Website: THIRSTgym.com Brandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master's degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley. Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon's been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.

0:00 – Show Intro 3:15 – Podcast begins 3:32 – Murph's plan to lobby for gyms like his in Massachusetts 11:40 – "Culture coaches when you're not around" 26:35 – "There will be another lock down" 30:51 – The history of Total Performance Sports 41:45– Murph discusses how personal training moved to group and semi-private training 48:01 – What is the TPS Method? 50:40 – Jesse Burdick interrupts the podcast 1:00:36– Big on the basics - we have a responsibility 1:10:52– How Murph and Brandon Smitley met via Elitefts, and what's it's done for them 1:17:24– The first time Murph met Jim Wendler 1:19:11– Murph's recommendations for starting a gym - "Don't" 1:30:00– Murph and Brandon reminisce on old Elitefts stories About C.J. Murphy Instagram: @tpsmalden @tpsmethod Website: TPSMethod.com Murph is the owner of Total Performance Sports in Malden, Massachusetts and the creator of the Total Performance Method and the Total Performance Method for Powerlifting (tpsmethod.com). His gym was featured as one of America's 20 Best Gyms – twice. Murph is on the Advisory Board for Men's Fitness magazine and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He has almost 30 years' experience as a coach, athlete, and certified nutritionist. Murph is a retired Strongman competitor and former National Powerlifting Champion.

0:00 – Show Intro 2:26 – Podcast begins 4:45 – How Jason is working with his high school athletes during COVID-19 11:17 – Phasing athletes back into training post COVID-19 16:07 – The differences between working with high school athletes versus collegiate athletes in a team setting 22:48 – How Jason controls particular training variables within the sport calendar 29:26– How Jason runs the logistics of a high school weight room 41:17 – Finding balance with the high school sport coach 45:17 – How Jason uses his competitive strongman background to make intelligent training decision with high school athletes 54:22 – What Jason recommends for young strength coaches to consider in each sector of the field 1:06:06– "Renting equipment" versus investing in a training facility About Jason Nunn Instagram: @WHSCoachNunn Jason Nunn is currently the head strength and conditioning coach at Whiteland High School in Whiteland, IN. He works with over 250 athletes with all the high school based sports. Jason was previously at Indiana State University as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach working primarily with football. Prior to coaching at ISU, Jason was the first strength coach at Danville High School while also running and operating his own private facility for over a decade. He has his Master's and Bachelor's degree from Indiana State, where he was a graduate assistant with the strength staff after his football career as an undergrad. Jason has been a national and international strongman competitor, and also holds his CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

0:00 – Show Intro 2:01 – Podcast begins 2:47 – From marine to the strength and conditioning industry 7:02 – Tony's path to online coaching and gym ownership 11:32 – Tony walks you through what he looks at and manipulates within his nutrition coaching for weight loss or strength and size increases 20:06 – Understanding the NEAT principle and hormones with weight loss clients 25:08 – Building a positive relationship with food 26:17 – Tony discusses his gym, Strength Union, and how he uses it to grow other parts of his businesses; and how a strength sport gym may not be the best business model 34:16 – Building a community and niche through strength 42:44 – Overcoming obstacles by educating and communicating with clients and parents 46:09 – How Tony plans to use his Master's degree as a coach and in his future to further the industry 52:16 – Blending the science and practical side of education through continuing education 56:40 – What it takes to hit a 2000 pound total in powerlifting and how that applies to life About Tony Montgomery Instagram: @tonymontgomeryjr teamphoenixperformance.com subjectzerosupps.com Tony studied exercise sports science at Concordia University and is currently pursuing his Master's degree at the University of South Florida. He owns a gym, Strength Union, an online coaching company, Team Phoenix Performance, and a supplement company, Subject Zero Supplements. Tony competes in powerlifting, where he's hit a 2,001-pound total in the 242-pound class. He also served four years in the United States Marine Corps with 2nd Recon Bn.

0:00 – Show Intro 1:46 – Podcast begins 3:16 – What got Lucas into collegiate strength and conditioning 13:52 – How Lucas uses his experience under the bar to relate with his athletes 18:33 – Why Lucas chooses to train at strength sport gyms 31:42 – How the conjugate system has influenced Lucas's training philosophy and coaching 46:00 – Lucas's yearly plan with collegiate women's soccer team 1:00:32 – How Lucas creates buy-in and communicates with sport coaches 1:10:30 – #HighQualityJuice 1:19:02 – "Don't be afraid to go bet on yourself" About Lucas White Instagram: @strength_coach_white Lucas White is in his fifth year as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, and in his first year as an Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at San Jose State University, where he works with football, track and field, both men's and women's soccer, and assists with baseball. He was a graduate assistant at Indiana State University working with Football, Track and Field, Cross Country and Women's Soccer. Lucas was also on staff at New Mexico State University from August 2016 to July 2018, where he worked with football, baseball, softball, men's basketball, cross country, and track and field. Before NMSU, Lucas started his college career as an Intern at Mississippi State University working with the Football program. Prior to entering the collegiate ranks, Coach White spent time at F.J. Reitz High School in Evansville, IN from January 2013 to December of 2015. Lucas holds credentials from the NSCA and the CSCCa as well as a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from the University of Southern Indiana. He's currently pursuing a master's degree in physical education and coaching from Indiana State University.

0:00 – Show Intro 1:26 – Podcast begins 2:19 – Who is your host Brandon Smitley and what is the goal with the THIRST For More Podcast? 4:09 – How Brandon got into the fitness industry and powerlifting 12:31 – Brandon's role of personal training at Indiana State University 14:48 – Creating the capital to start Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) 21:04 – The first big hurdle with THIRST Gym 23:48 – Working at THIRST Gym full-time and making our first hire 25:48 – Using the COVID-19 experience to start the THIRST For More Podcast 27:38 – The goal behind the podcast and what you can expect 33:08 – How to contact Brandon and the THIRST For More Podcast Brandon Smitley's Resume Bachelor's Degree, Health and Fitness - Purdue University Master's Degree, Physical Education and Coaching - Indiana State University Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength and Conditioning Association Level One Sports Performance Coach (USAW-L1) - United States Weightlifting Association Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - American College of Sports Medicine PRI Trained - Postural Restoration Institute Personal Training Clients Since 2009 Internships at Purdue University Strength and Conditioning; North Carolina A&T State University Strength and Conditioning; Indiana State University Strength and Conditioning; Force Fitness and Performance NutraBio Sponsored Athlete since 2012 Elitefts Sponsored Powerlifter and Columnist since 2013 Best Lifts - 567 lbs squat (All-Time World Record), 330 lbs bench press, 510 lbs deadlift, 1377 lbs total Co-Owner of http://thirstgym.com (Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training)