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Lachlan Penfold has worked with some of the world's most successful clubs across numerous sports from rugby to the NBA to water polo. While he is an innovative physical performance coach, one theme keeps emerging to him: the most successful clubs are built more on the strength of connection as the strength the body. On this episode of the GAINcast he looks at how to build a culture starting with a foundation of joy, monitoring athletes through personal interactions, and more lessons from some of the world's best coaches. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/04/gaincast-episode-289-coaching-and-connections-with-lachlan-penfold/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more Penfold has won a title with the Melbourne Storm, but years ago he also led the Sydney Roosters to championships. He broke down his approach with Sydney in GAIN Video 4: Lessons from the Sydney Roosters available for HMMR Plus members to stream. Penfold was also a guest on GAINcast 184, GAINcast 131 and HMMR Podcast 62. We've also done a written interview with his colleague at the Storm, Dean Benton, as well as had him on GAINcast 227 and GAINcast 186. Monitoring was also a topic covered on GAINcast 192 with Aaron Coutts and Franco Impellizzeri. It is also a topic covered frequently in our Sports Science Quarterly research reviews.

Tradition makes baseball a great game, but tradition also holds it back. If you read or follow baseball, the sport often seems like it is in a constant civil war between the data analysts and the old school coaches. Coach Paul Davis pulling together and balancing both sides of the spectrum, helping move the sport forward while respecting and learning from its past. He joins us on this week's GAINcast to talk about creating a learning organization, finding usable data, the evolution of the game, rethinking the demands of pitching and athletic development for pitchers, and a look at velocity and pitcher health. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/11/gaincast-episode-286-developing-pitchers-with-paul-davis/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The GAIN Workshop on planning will take in Los Angeles on December 14-15. If you are a GAIN member, renew your membership to get free access. Davis was also a guest back on GAINcast 35 where he discussed balancing traditions in baseball with the modern analytics movement. We also discussed some of his presentations at GAIN in HMMR Podcast 276. Baseball was also a topic on GAINcast 169 with Ron Wolforth of the Baseball Ranch, HMMR Podcast 69 with Driveline Baseball founder Kyle Boddy, as well as a chat with motor learning specialist Rob Gray.

Coaches education is filled with lessons on technique, methods, sport science, and more. What is often missing is how to put it all together. How to design a training session, training cyle, or training year is a key skill that many coaches struggle to learn in the trenches. On this week's podcast we bring together an elite roundtable with Nick Garcia, Brian FitzGerald, and Jimmy Radcliffe to discussion their own mistakes in planning, putting together progressions, planning in-season training, defining themes, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/09/hmmr-podcast-episode-320-training-by-design-roundtable/ »  Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. The GAIN Workshop on planning will take in Los Angeles on December 14-15. If you are a GAIN member, renew your membership to get free access. FitzGerald was a guest on GAINcast 139 and HMMR Podcast 153. Radcliffe was included on roundtables in GAINcast 163 on progressions and GAINcast 190 on creating adaptable athletes. For more on planning in genreal, list to GAINcast 4. We also looked at planning the training session on GAINcast 249.

Coaches education is filled with lessons on technique, methods, sport science, and more. What is often missing is how to put it all together. How to design a training session, training cyle, or training year is a key skill that many coaches struggle to learn in the trenches. On this week's GAINcast we bring together an elite roundtable with Nick Garcia, Brian FitzGerald, and Jimmy Radcliffe to discussion their own mistakes in planning, putting together progressions, planning in-season training, defining themes, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/09/gaincast-episode-285-training-by-design-roundtable/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The GAIN Workshop on planning will take in Los Angeles on December 14-15. If you are a GAIN member, renew your membership to get free access. FitzGerald was a guest on GAINcast 139 and HMMR Podcast 153. Radcliffe was included on roundtables in GAINcast 163 on progressions and GAINcast 190 on creating adaptable athletes. For more on planning in genreal, list to GAINcast 4. We also looked at planning the training session on GAINcast 249.

The Olympic Games wrapped up earlier this month in Paris. We had both personal connections at the Games, as well as a fan interest. On this week's GAINcast we break down our insights from watching the Games. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/08/gaincast-episode-284-olympic-debrief/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:  The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The GAIN Workshop on planning will take in Los Angeles on December 14-15. If you are a GAIN member, renew your membership to get free access. For more Olympic track and field coverage, check out our latest HMMR Podcast 319 where we look at the throwing events in Paris, as well as our global throwing trend analysis. Past GAIN episodes have also look at Olympic performance. Check out our post-Tokyo analysis on Episode 222. GAIN Swimming just took place last weekend. More information is available on their webpage. You can also follow them on Instagram (@gain_swimming).

A lot of coaches like to talk about building individualized training plans, but more often that not their athlete's programs start looking all the same. Paul Solberg is a bit different. He's coaching some of the world's top throwers, and they take very different approaches to reach the same goal. He joins us on this week's podcast to share his process for understanding athletes, tailoring training plan, training intensities, building training blocks, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-316-individualizing-training-with-paul-solberg/ »  Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. Solberg's former coach Asmund Martinsen was our guest on HMMR Podcast 268. Solberg is of course highly influenced by his background in the javelin throw and we've looked at the javlin throw in more detail on GAINcast 156 with Steve Backley and GAINcast 175 with javelin coach Mike Barber. More classical approaches to block periodization were discussed on Episode 28 with Tony Ciarelli. In the HMMR Classroom we've also touched on Bondarchuk's training philosophy in Video Lesson 1, periodization and planning trends in Video Lesson 3, specific strength for throwing in Video Lesson 9, and many other topics covered in this episode.

What sport you play is different than how you play that sport. In the game of tennis, for example, vastly different styles of play emerge, which require a different approach to preapre for. On this week's GAINcast Jason Hettler of IMG Academy Tennis explains their process of profiling athletes, matching to game style, and individualizing training. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/02/gaincast-episode-279-athlete-profiling-with-jason-hettler/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:  The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can learn more about Hettler on his webpage or follow him on Instagram (@jhettler24). Gareth Sandford has also shared some great examples of the athlete profiling for tennis on Instagram here and here. To develop the athlete profiling system, Hettler worked together with Johnny Parkes, Joe Eisenmann, and Gareth Sandford. All have been previous guests. Parkes was on GAINcast 171 and HMMR Podcast 227 and also is a contributing writer on this site. Eisenmann was on GAINcast 264. Sandford was on GAINcast 203. Hettler's former colleagues at Altis have also been on the HMMR Podcast previously. Stuart McMillan was on HMMR Podcast 202 and Dan Pfaff was on on HMMR Podcast 59 as well as two written interviews here and here.

On our last episode coach Rett Larson explained his approach to warming up, both the theory and practice. This week, we're sharing a bonus episode where we discuss our own approach to the warm up. As with the rest of our training program, the warmup is constantly evolving. We go in detail into the what and why we do now and how that has evolved over the last few years. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-311-the-warm-up-bonus-episode/ »  Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. This bonus episode was inspired by our last Episode 310 on warming up with Rett Larson, as well has his article on the topic. For more on warm up strategies, visit the HMMR Classroom and watch Vern Gambetta's Warm Up DVD and HMMR Classroom Lesson 2: Warming up. Warming up has also been a podcast topic on HMMR Podcast 58 and GAINcast 147. More warm up ideas are included in Video Lesson 12: Mini-band exercises, as well as our member hangouts from July 2016 and December 2018. Additional articles on the site about warming up: The science of warming up by James de Lacey, Warm up to play, don't play to warm up by Steve Myrland, Warming up in a chaotic environment by Michael Bingaman, and A good warm up never gets old by Martin Bingisser.

For many strength coaches, the warmup is the best weapon they have. It's a dedicated time each day to work with athletes, whether they make it in the weight room or not. But to really get the most out of it, you have to have a plan to allow you to use the time effectively, build athlete buy in, and gain the confidence of the coaching staff. On this week's episode Rett Larson joins us to share his plan and philosophy of warming up based on his experience in the Olympic volleyball world. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/11/hmmr-podcast-episode-310-weaponizing-warmup-with-rett-larson/ »  Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. You can follow Larson on Instagram @Rettasaurus. We also referenced his Sportsmith article "Weaponizing your athlete's warm up: Make it work for you, your athletes and the head coach." For more on volleyball, listen to our recent GAINcast 275 with former US Olympic volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon. For more on warm up strategies, visit the HMMR Classroom and watch Vern Gambetta's Warm Up DVD and HMMR Classroom Lesson 2: Warming up. Warming up has also been a podcast topic on HMMR Podcast 58 and GAINcast 147. More warm up ideas are included in Video Lesson 12: Mini-band exercises, as well as our member hangouts from July 2016 and December 2018. Additional articles on the site about warming up: The science of warming up by James de Lacey, Warm up to play, don't play to warm up by Steve Myrland, Warming up in a chaotic environment by Michael Bingaman, and A good warm up never gets old by Martin Bingisser.

A recent interview on HMMR Media shared some of the weight room numbers of the hammer throw world champion. After hearing them, everyone asked: how can a champion be so weak? Strength is complex. Strength is contextual. On this week's podcast we share some ideas about the role of strength in athletic performance, transfer of strength, training strength, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/11/gaincast-episode-276-thoughts-on-strength/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:  The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We kicked off the episode by talking about Ethan Katzberg. We recently wrote about his strength levels and interviewed his coach on HMMR Podcast 308. Our world championships recap also summarized the magnitude of his success this summer. Vern has also written a lot about strength including a definition, some global considerations on strength, and a multi-part series on the evolution of his thoughts on the topic: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 and Conclusions.

We live in the age of polarization. We get into long debates about whether things are black or white, but when it comes to topics like training and motor learning, the reality is often a shade of grey. Professor Kevin Becker is looking to create a conversation beyond dichotomies. On this week's GAINcast he shares some ideas around motor learning and attentional focus that attempt to color in the areas in between. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/07/gaincast-episode-272-beyond-dichotomies-with-kevin-becker/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can read more research from Becker on his ResearchGate page and his faculty biography. You can also follow him on Instagram (@drbeckerthrows). You can learn more from Becker in his full video lesson in the HMMR Classroom where he shares ideas on attentional focus, optimal feedback strategies, constraints in training, and more. GAIN members can also watch his past GAIN presentations here. Becker has also previously been a guest on HMMR Podcast 282 and HMMR Podcast 237 where he discussed feedback and cues and planning sessions for learning. Visit our motor learning topic overview page for more on motor learning, including many articles and videos about Frans Bosch's approach to motor learning.

This year's GAIN has come and gone and what an experience it was. On this week's GAINcast Vern and Martin share the biggest learnings at this year's GAIN. Plus they discuss in detail the key characteristics of a training system. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/06/gaincast-episode-271-lessons-from-gain/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:  The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN. GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and registration is open. We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Nick Garcia's presentation from from GAIN 2023 can be listened to on last week's HMMR Podcast Episode 302, including some highlights from this year's GAIN. Many of the GAIN faculty mentioned have also been on past GAINcasts. For example you can listen to Paul Kilgannon on GAINcast 253, Grace Golden on GAINcast 197, and Travis Knight on HMMR Podcast 223.

How do you integrate new and beginning athletes into your program? Nick recently presented on this topic at the annual GAIN conference. On this week episode we share some excerpts from his presentation, as well as other highlights from the conference. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/06/hmmr-podcast-episode-302-onboarding-athletes/ »  Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. This episode was recorded at GAIN. You can learn more about GAIN here, and several past GAIN presentations are available to HMMR Plus Members in the HMMR Classroom. For more on Nick's modular training templates, watch his latest video in the HMMR Classroom: Video Lesson 19 on the training session. You can also learn more about modular training in this article and how it can be individualized. Several other presenters were mentioned on this episode. You can learn more from them on past episodes of the HMMR Podcast and GAINcast, including: Paul Kilgannon on GAINcast 253, Johnny Parkes on Episode 227, Travis Knight on Episode 223. Jimmy Radcliffe has also contributed to the site on GAIN Video 12 in the HMMR Classroom.

With some athletes, the key to coaching is about getting them to put their foot on the gas. However, with elite athletes it can often the opposite. On this week's podcast Scott Russell joins us to share some experiences from his career as a javelin thrower, PE teacher, and coach about when to step on the gas, when to take the foot away, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-295-pedal-to-the-metal-with-scott-russell/ »  Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. You can follow Russell on Instagram (@the_ehs_lab) and Twitter (@ScottRussellOLY). For more about the javelin, listen to GAINcast 156 with European champion Steve Backley, GAINcast 175 with coach Mike Barber, and HMMR Podcast 268 with Asmund Martinsen.

The SMU Locomotor Performance Lab is at the cutting edge of researching practical questions on sprinting and jumping. On this week's GAINcast Emily McClelland joins us to discuss her latest research on vertical jumping and sex differences in short sprints. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/02/gaincast-episode-262-the-sprint-lab-with-emily-mcclelland/ Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN. GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and registration is open. We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Learn about the Locomotor Performance Lab and read McClelland's biography. You can also follow McClelland on Twitter (@emcclelland45). You can read more about her work on sex differences, vertical jump measurement methods, and run in jumps. Lab director Dr. Peter Weyand was also a guest on GAINcast 89, where he discussed his background and research on speed. Former lab member Ken Clark was also a guest on GAINcast 21 talking about linear speed, and HMMR Podcast 94 talking about multi-directional speed.

The year is coming to end, which means it is time for our annual combined episode of the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast to discuss the state of training for sports. We share highlights from our favorite episodes of the year, discuss training trends like isometrics, microdosing vs. split training, and what we'll be trying out in 2023. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-290-state-of-the-sport-with-vern-gambetta/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2022 (Episode 264), 2021 (Episode 239), 2019 (Episode 188), 2018 (Episode 135), and 2017 (Episode 83). Some of our favorite HMMR Podcast episodes of 2022: HMMR Podcast 285 and HMMR Podcast 287 with John Smith, HMMR Podcast 283 with Kara and Russ Winger, HMMR Podcast 280 with Mitch Courser, HMMR Podcast 267: with Andy Bloom, HMMR Podcast 266 with Lance Deal, and HMMR Podcast 284 with James de Lacey. Some of our favorite GAINcast episodes of 2022: GAINcast 257 with Bill Knowles, GAINcast 242 with Jeremy Fischer, GAINcast 241 with Warren Young, and GAINcast 236 with Rob Gray.

The year is coming to end, which means it is time for our annual combined episode of the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast to discuss the state of training for sports. We share highlights from our favorite episodes of the year, discuss training trends like isometrics, microdosing vs. split training, and what we'll be trying out in 2023. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/12/gaincast-episode-258-state-of-the-sport-with-nick-garcia/ Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN. Prior GAIN attendees can renew their membership to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, sign up for the GAIN Master Class series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2022 (GAINcast 234), 2021 (GAINcast 206), 2019 (GAINcast 150), 2018 (GAINcast 98), and 2017 (GAINcast 46). Some of our favorite GAINcast episodes of 2022: GAINcast 257 with Bill Knowles, GAINcast 242 with Jeremy Fischer, GAINcast 241 with Warren Young, and GAINcast 236 with Rob Gray. Some of our favorite HMMR Podcast episodes of 2022: HMMR Podcast 285 and HMMR Podcast 287 with John Smith, HMMR Podcast 283 with Kara and Russ Winger, HMMR Podcast 280 with Mitch Courser, HMMR Podcast 267: with Andy Bloom, HMMR Podcast 266 with Lance Deal, and HMMR Podcast 284 with James de Lacey.

High performance success has a lot of factors. Even each factor, such as technique, is multifaceted. It is hard, or even impossible, to focus on everything at once. Success, therefore, comes through finding focus. On this week's podcast coach Tony Ciarelli joins us to talk about he tries to find focus in his periodization, and also in his approach to teaching technique. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-289-finding-focus-with-tony-ciarelli/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. You can learn more about Ciarelli's background on his UCI website biography. Ciarelli was also a guest back on HMMR Podcast 28. German national discus coach Rene Sack also discussed how he's modified and used block periodization in HMMR Podcast 211. For more about the discus and throwing events, check out our throwing resource hub with links to all our top resources on the topic.

As the year comes to close, we look back to share some quick tips from what we learned this year, new things we are trying out, lessons from the John Smith interviews, and how to successfully blend different training methods. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-288-quick-tips/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. We referenced several past episodes in this podcast, including: HMMR Podcast 285 and HMMR Podcast 287 with John Smith, HMMR Podcast 243 with Michael Conroy, HMMR Podcast 28 with Tony Ciarelli, as well as resources from Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk.

Last month Ole Miss coach John Smith joined our podcast for a rare interview looking at his unconventional approach to strength and power training. The conversation got a lot of people thinking and left us with many more questions. Thankful we were able to get him back on this week's episode where we dived into many more throws-specific topics such as throwing heavy and light implements, peaking strategies, individualization, technical models, motor learning, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/11/hmmr-podcast-episode-287-part-2-with-john-smith/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. This episode continues the conversation we started with Smith on HMMR Podcast 285. You can learn more about Smith's background on the Ole miss webpage. We referenced the Working the Earth article by Smith on his linear approach to the rotational shot put. Smith also has done an interview with Long & Strong Throwers Journal which details a bit more about his own background, and this article about his work with Raven Saunders in 2017. Nick Garcia's master's thesis was on throwing multiple weight implements. You can read about some of his findings here. We've also written about heavy and light hammers, as well as short heavy hammers, and the use of weight throw as a training tool for discus and shot put. For more throwing resources, check out the HMMR Media throwing hub which combines our top videos, articles, lessons, and other content about all of the throwing events.

Join the SSOF Underground Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ Nick Garcia is the head strength and conditioning coach and throwing coach at Notre Dame High School in California where he has helped produce champions across a dozen sports since 2003. He is also co-host of the HMMR Podcast. Timestamps 0:00 - Nick's background 3:28 - Nick's strength training philosophy 6:20 - How Dr. Bondarchuk's system works 10:35 - Can Bondarchuk's system be used for BJJ? 13:48 - Bondarchuk system classifications 18:55 - What kind of athlete benefits from this system? 21:10 - Strength training scheduling & mobility 27:55 - Extra grip training? 31:44 - How training changes when preparing for competition 35:35 - Tips for BJJ longevity 41:48 - Extra conditioning off the mats: worth it? Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_g_garcia/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao XMartial Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/xmartial ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/ For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs:

On this week's episode we jump into the trenches and look at some recent training trends, misconceptions, and ideas on planning. We also share some examples of good training we've seen first hand this summer. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/09/gaincast-episode-252-on-training/ Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN. Prior GAIN attendees can renew their membership to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, sign up for the GAIN Master Class series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We mentioned Vern's new morning walks project. You can see them all on Instagram (@gainnetwork). We've also compiled the first 10 thoughts here and here. Our recent discussion on motor learning in session design with Kevin Becker on HMMR Podcast 282 was discussed on this podcast. That was one of many articles and interviews from August and September on the topic of session design. On the topic of the pole vault, we recommend listening to this interview with former American pole vault record holder Brad Walker and learning more also from coach Herbert Czingon.

LTAD has almost become a cliché. Everyone has an LTAD program and they all look the same. How can that be? Because the models assume a linear march to the top of the athletic achievement pyramid. In reality it is a very chaotic process at best, full of detours, false starts and redirection. On this week's episode we look at rethinking long-term athlete development with some practical examples from yesteryear and the present. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:  The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/09/gaincast-episode-250-ltad/ Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN. Prior GAIN attendees can renew their membership to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, sign up for the GAIN Master Class series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The interview that inspired this podcast was HMMR Podcast 280 with Mitch Crouser explaining the long-term approach that developed his son into a world record holder. For more on the topic of LTAD listen to practical examples of LTAD in practice on GAINcast 69 with Patrick McHugh, GAINcast 171 with Johnny Parkes, and GAINcast 114 with Finn Gundersen. We also shared some of our own perspectives on talent development on GAINcast 79 and pathways on GAINcast 160. Vern has written about long-term athlete development on several occasions. You can read more here and here. James Marshall also wrote about the problem with pathways. The HMMR Classroom also has some great resources on the topic including Video Lesson 18: Long term athlete development with Steve Myrland, as well as some great practical examples such as the GAIN Video 16: Philadelphia Union Warmup with Bill Knowles.

Load management is a hot topic with evolving viewpoints in many sports, especially basketball. A few years ago coaches seemed to think of loads as a poison to be avoided, but many coaches are advocating a new paradigm instead: loads are best managed when you are prepared for them. Chris Chase of the Memphis Grizzlies joins this week's GAINcast to discus how he prepares athletes for the demands of the long NBA season, including his use of some non-traditional methods such as flywheel training and constrained movements to find stimulus during the season. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/07/gaincast-episode-246-preparing-for-load-with-chris-chase/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN. Prior GAIN attendees can renew their membership to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, sign up for the GAIN Master Class series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We discussed the Exerfly flywheel device on the podcast. Recently James de Lacey wrote an article about developing explosive power with creative solutions for eccentric overload using the flywheel. For more on preparing for basketball, listen to our interview with Ron Adams of the Golden State Warriors on GAINcas 218. We also had Gonzaga basketball strength coach Travis Knight on HMMR Podcast 223, former Warriors coach Lachlan Penfold on HMMR Podcast 62, and private coach Joe Abunassar on HMMR Podcast 184.

Perhaps the two most important words in programming are: it depends. We often focus on the exercise or structure, forgetting about the context. But the context is what makes or breaks training. On this week's GAINcast we look at finding context in training. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/06/gaincast-episode-245-it-depends/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN. Prior GAIN attendees can renew their membership to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, sign up for the GAIN Master Class series for access to 24 in depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We covered this topic a little on our last episode, GAINcast 244, when discussing coloring outside the lines. For highlights from this year's GAIN, listen to our recap on HMMR Podcast 276. You can watch Vern's keynote lecture for free here. For some specific examples of how to put technique in context, read our articles dissecting the various starting techniques of 6 world class shot putters and finding your own technique.

When it comes to the jumps in track and field, it is hard to beat the track record of coach Jeremy Fischer. Over the last two decades, Fischer has guided numerous world champions and Olympic medalists across the long jump, triple jump, and high jump. On this week's podcast he breaks down how he puts together a training week, his strength training philosophy for jumping, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/05/gaincast-episode-242-the-jump-man-with-jeremy-fischer/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAIN 2022 will take place from June 14 to 18 in Houston Texas. You can learn more about GAIN 2022 and send in your application on the GAIN website. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media and Swift Performance. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can learn about Swift's products such as the EZE Jump Mat on their website. You can find Fischer on Twitter at @JeremyFHJ. Instagram @JeremyFHJ. He also has a lot of great training resources available for free on his webpage, Maximum Velocity Athletics. You can find more videos on jumping and sprinting on our topic page. Fischer was also a guest on HMMR Podcast 130 where he discussed about individualization in planning. We've had other jumps coaches on our podcasts as well including high jump coach Fuzz Caan on HMMR Podcast 181 and pole vault coach Herbert Czingon on HMMR Podcast 180.

When Åsmund Martinsen began working with a young Andreas Thorkildsen in 2001, they set about making the “most athletic Javelin thrower in the world” in order to develop a special talent. They developed a program based on the balance of strength, speed, flexibility and gymnastics, to create a “superathlete” that happened to throw the Javelin, and remain healthy enough to contest for all major titles over a long career. On this week's podcast Martinsen breaks down the training of two-time Olympic champion Andreas Thorkildsen with guest interviewer Shaun Pickering. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-268-training-athleticism-for-throwers-with-asmund-martinsen/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. This month's site theme is throwing, so keep an eye out for more on the topic in the coming weeks and visit our throws page to see our top archived content on the topic. For more from Martinsen, check out these presentation slides. Interviewer Shaun Pickering was himself a guest on HMMR Podcast 255 where we broke down the 2020 Olympic action. He's got plenty more great interviews like this one up on Throws Talk. For more on specific strength training, check out the HMMR Classroom, including Lesson 9: Specific strength exercises for throwing and our brand new Lesson 31: Advanced specific strength concepts. We've had lots of javelin throwers and coaches on the podcast and the GAINcast. Check out javelin coach Mike Barber on GAINcast 175, European javelin champion Steve Backley on GAINcast 156, Olympic medalist Goldie Sayers on GAINcast 106, New Zealand javelin coach Debbie Strange on GAINcast 237, and American champion Dana Lyon on HMMR Podcast 193. Thorkildsen had a long and consistent career. We ran some numbers a few years ago to see when javelin throwers hit their peak, which shows some interesting developmental trends.

All throwing events are different. But more importantly all athletes are different. When we devise training we have to remember we're coaching people, not machines. This is central to the philosophy of throws coach Debbie Strange. On this week's GAINcast she joins us to discuss her coaching philosophy, the unique demands of the javelin throw, training plan design, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/02/gaincast-episode-237-coach-the-person-with-debbie-strange/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAIN 2022 will take place from June 14 to 18 in Houston Texas. You can learn more about GAIN 2022 and send in your application on the GAIN website. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. A HMMR membership is also included with GAIN 2022 registration. More content about throwing technique and training can be found on the HMMR Media throws archive page. For a bit more about Strange's current activities, you can read this recent article from Locker Room. We've had New Zealand coaches featured on this site, including head New Zealand throws coach Dale Stevenson on HMMR Podcast 61 and HMMR Podcast 121, as well as Angus Ross who supports the throwers on GAINcast 83. We've also had javelin coach Mike Barber on GAINcast 175, European javelin champion Steve Backley on GAINcast 156 and Olympic medalist Goldie Sayers on GAINcast 106.

We're kicking off the year with our annual combined episode of the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast to discuss the state of training for sports. A lot has changed over the past year, so we sit down to discuss some of the biggest issues facing sports, the hot topics on our mind, and what we're looking forward to in 2022. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/01/gaincast-episode-234-new-years-special/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. Sign up and learn more here. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2021 (GAINcast 206), 2019 (GAINcast 150), 2018 (GAINcast 98), and 2017 (GAINcast 46). You can learn more about leg circuits in the HMMR Classroom Video Lesson 13: Leg circuits. The upcoming GAIN Master Class event on January 27th will also focus on the topic. We discussed Nick's progressions and the 1x20 method in more detail on GAINcast 209. The aerodynamics of throwing were also discussed on GAINcast 229 with Kevin McGill.

We're kicking off the year with our annual combined episode of the HMMR Podcast and GAINcast to discuss the state of training for sports. A lot has changed over the past year, so we sit down to discuss some of the biggest issues facing sports, the hot topics on our mind, and what we're looking forward to in 2022. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-264-new-years-special-with-vern-gambetta/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. The current site theme is sports science. Check back throughout the month for more content on the topic, and visit our sports science archive for more content on the topic. We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2021 (Episode 239), 2019 (Episode 188), 2018 (Episode 135), and 2017 (Episode 83). You can learn more about leg circuits in the HMMR Classroom Video Lesson 13: Leg circuits. The upcoming GAIN Master Class event on January 27th will also focus on the topic. We discussed Nick's progressions and the 1x20 method in more detail on GAINcast 209. The aerodynamics of throwing were also discussed on GAINcast 229 with Kevin McGill.

Too often we have a concept of how to train for a sport or event and use that as the starting point for the plan. We fit the athlete to the event. That works in some cases, but other times you need to fit the event to the athlete. In no event is that more important than the 800 meters, where athletes come from a wide variety of training and physiological backgrounds. On this week's episode coach Trevor Painter and former elite 800 meter runner Jenny Meadows join us to share some examples of fitting the event to an athlete, 800 meters training, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/10/gaincast-episode-228-fitting-the-event-with-trevor-painter-and-jenny-meadows/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. Sign up and learn more here. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. he October/November site theme is team speed and developing speed in sport-specific contexts. You can follow Painter on Twitter (@Faster_feet) and Instagram (@faster_feet). Meadows is also on Twitter (@JennyMeadows800). This interview with Athletics Weekly also gives a look at Painter's training and coaching philosophy. For a bit more on the 800 meters, listen to GAINcast 203 where Gareth Sandford explained his research on the 800 meters and the role of speed reserve. HMMR Podcast 85 also interviewed middle distance coach Danny Mackey and his wife, elite runner Katie Mackey. Mackey also wrote about tips on coaching your spouse in an article for the site. We also had a 4-part series looking at endurance training including: GAINcast 91 looked at endurance methods and concepts, GAINcast 92 looked at athletic development for endurance athletes, GAINcast 95 looked at endurance planning, and GAINcast 99 looked at fitness and endurance training for team sports. Stephen Seiler joined us on GAINcast 104 to share insights on polarized training and other endurance training concepts. Carrie Lane has also contributed a lot about strength and speed training for runners. She has written in detail about why runners need to lift, lifting methods for runners, creating a strength plan, and sprint training for endurance athletes. We also interviewed Lane on HMMR Podcast 51 to discuss lifting for endurance athletes.

Coaches now devote more time to recovery and injury prevention than ever before. At the same time, injury rates have climbed to historic levels in many sports. How can it be that we're working harder to prevent injuries, but athletes continue to get hurt at increasing rates? On this week's GAINcast we look at how the modern approach to injury prevention might actually be making things worse, and propose some new ideas for reducing injury rates. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/09/gaincast-episode-224-injury-explosion/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. This month we are looking at using games for developing skills, performance, and fun in training. Sign up and learn more here. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can read some of Vern's memories of Sam Cunningham here, as well as this profile of the Cunningham brothers from earlier this year. This episode was inspired by Vern's article on the topic from July. Return to performance and rehabilitation was our HMMR site theme in September 2020, with contributions from many authors. The performance model for rehabilitation was looked at on GAINcast 49 with Bill Knowles and HMMR Podcast 231 with Donie Fox. We also covered injury prevention on GAINcast 6. Hamstring injuries has also been a recurring theme. Here are two articles on hamstring injuries and hamstring solutions. The new research on injury prevention discussed in this episode was summarized by Craig Pickering in our most recent Sports Science Monthly. HRV and data was another topics discussed on this episode, and we looked at it in more detail on GAINcast 221 with Dr. Michael Joyner.

What is keeping us from going faster? Ironically, a lot of times it is what we are doing rather than what we aren't doing. What we other think is helping our speed can be counterproductive. On this week's GAINcast we discuss some concepts that might be limiting your speed training, as well as methods and planning tips for getting faster. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/08/gaincast-episode-223-limitations-on-speed/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. Speed is a recurring topic in the series, with presentations by ern Gambetta, Brian FitzGerald, Jimmy Radcliffe, and more last season. We recently started up the second season and it is not too late to sign up. You can learn more here. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Here is an overview of some of the speed resources available to members. Several past GAINcast episodes have looked at speed including: GAINcast 16 on speed, details an initial speed session on GAINcast 39, shares best practices getting faster GAINcast 115, team speed on GAINcast 164, and speed to the max on GAINcast 212. In addition, Brian FitzGerald was a guest on GAINcast 139 and HMMR Podcast 153. One book recommended on this episode:  Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant.

The NBA game has changed drastically over the last few decades. At age 73, Ron Adams is the old guard in the new world trying to adapt classic fundamentals to the evolving game. On this week's GAINcast he joins us to talk about fundamentals, coaching, NBA trends, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/06/gaincast-episode-218-the-fundamentals-with-ron-adams/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. We just announced the lineup for next season starting in July 2021 and opened up registration. You can learn more here. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We've had a few episodes of the HMMR Podcast about basketball, including Episode 223 with Gonzaga basketball strength coach Travis Knight, Episode 131 with former Golden State Warriors strength coach Lachlan Penfold, and Episode 184 with Joe Abunassar of Impact Basketball.

Sasha Rearick is turning a corner in his career. After a decade as head U.S. men's alpine coach and two decades with the federation, he's starting a new job guiding on of the world's top ski academies. He's bringing with him all the experience and lessons he's learned throughout his career and joins this week's podcast to discuss the demands of skiing and his approach to preparing the world's top skiers. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/06/gaincast-episode-217-at-the-apex-with-sasha-rearick/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. We just announced the lineup for next season starting in July 2021 and opened up registration. You can learn more here. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can follow Rearick on Instagram (@sasharearick) and learn more about Apex 2100 on their website, or follow them on Instagram (@apex2100). We have had several other ski and snow sport guests on the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast in the past, including USSA High Performance Director Troy Taylor on GAINcast 44, a USSA roundtable on GAINcast 40, and ski academy founder Finn Gundersen on GAINcast 114. In addition, HMMR Podcast 222 looked at cross-country ski preparation with coach Tschana Schiller, HMMR Podcast 125 visited with USSA coach Tracy Fober, and HMMR Podcast 144 shared their setup for the 2018 Olympics.  

If running is a natural movement, then how come so many adults have poor running mechanics? Children can only develop skills in activities that they do, and therefore coaches and parents have to help them find the right activities that will nudge them in the right direction. On this week's GAINcast, James Marshall joins us to share his approach to coaching speed for children, as well as the role of testing in PE and youth athletics, ground-based agility, and details on his upcoming GAIN PE courses. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/03/gaincast-episode-211-speed-for-kids-with-james-marshall/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. This month we'll have three experts share three perspectives on speed training. Sign up now to get access to all past and future events in the series. Marshall is a host of the upcoming GAIN PE workshops on ground-based agility and grappling and post-pandemic PE. His co-host Andy Stone also contributed to HMMR Classroom Video Lesson 19 on wrestling. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Marshall is a regular contributor to HMMR Media. You can read his most recent article on coaching speed for children, and find his other articles here. You can get even more resources from Marshall on the Excelsior Group webpage. You can also find him on Twitter (@CoachExcelsior) and Instagram (@excelsioradclub). Marshall was previously a guest on GAINcast 160 and HMMR Podcast 175.

Following a strength training template is easy. Taking it, making it your own, and adapting it to your program is the hard part. It's an art, and one that Nick Garcia has mastered. On this week's podcast he joins us to talk about a case study of how he took and integrated elements of the 1x20 methods to meet the needs of one sport. We also talk about post-lockdown training considerations and returning to competition. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/02/gaincast-episode-209-genesis-of-a-program-with-nick-garcia/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. If you like today's podcast, you'll like this month's class. Nick Garcia will dive deeper into the genesis of his program at Notre Dame High School. Sign up now to get access to all past and future events in the series. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The February site theme is microdosing, with more content on the topic coming soon. You can follow Garcia on Twitter (@nick_g_garcia) and Instagram (@nick_g_garcia). He is the co-host of the HMMR Podcast and has been a guest on GAINcast 206, GAINcast 150, GAINcast 98, and GAINcast 46.

Vern is known as one of the most well read people in sport. In 2020 he ready 137 books. On this week's GAINcast he shares his favorite books of the year, as well as some insights on the process of reading. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/01/gaincast-episode-207-good-reads/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. The series continues in January. Sign up now to get access to all past and future events in the series. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can find an overview of the top HMMR content from 2020 here. Nick and Martin host the HMMR Podcast which you can subscribe to here. Find a complete list of Vern's top books from 2020 in this article. For more book recommendations check out Craig Pickering’s top books of 2020, as well as Vern’s list from 2019. Here are links to the top five books discussed on this episode: Physical Intelligence: The Science of How the Body and the Mind Guide Each Other Through Life by Scott Grafton Apollo’s Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on The Way We Live by Nicholas A. Christakis Science Fictions – How Fraud, Bias, Negligence and Hype Undermine the Search for Truth By Stuart Ritchie Uncharted: How to Navigate the Future by Margaret Heffernan The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcom X by Les Payne and Tamara Payne

We're bringing back our annual tradition to start off the year with a combined episode of the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast to discuss the state of training for sports. A lot has changed over the past year, so we sit down to discuss some of the biggest issues facing sports, how things looks going forward, and what we're looking forward to in 2021. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/01/gaincast-episode-206-the-state-of-sport/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. The series continues in January. Sign up now to get access to all past and future events in the series. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can find an overview of the top HMMR content from 2020 here. Nick and Martin host the HMMR Podcast which you can subscribe to here. We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2019 (GAINcast 150), 2018 (GAINcast 98), and 2017 (GAINcast 46). Adapting to COVID and lockdowns has been covered from several angles this year including our Episode 219 roundtable and Episode 225 about post-lockdown training. Monitoring has been a recurring theme over the last few months, with some input on the topic from Lachlan Penfold and Dan di Pasqua on Episode 238, Eddie Jones on GAINcast 204 and GAINcast 192 with Aaron Coutts and Franco Impellizzeri. Nick shard more about his passion for BBQ and brisket on Episode 228 and Episode 13.

We're bringing back our annual tradition to start off the year with a combined episode of the HMMR Podcast and GAINcast to discuss the state of training for sports. A lot has changed over the past year, so we sit down to discuss some of the biggest issues facing sports, how things looks going forward, and what we're looking forward to in 2021. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-239-the-state-of-sport/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. Our guest Vern Gambetta is the host of the GAINcast. Subscribe now if you haven't already. We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2019 (Episode 188), 2018 (Episode 135), and 2017 (Episode 83). Adapting to COVID and lockdowns has been covered from several angles this year including our Episode 219 roundtable and Episode 225 about post-lockdown training. Monitoring has been a recurring theme over the last few months, with some input on the topic from Lachlan Penfold and Dan di Pasqua on Episode 238, Eddie Jones on GAINcast 204 and GAINcast 192 with Aaron Coutts and Franco Impellizzeri. Nick shard more about his passion for BBQ and brisket on Episode 228 and Episode 13.  

Training is about preparing for the game. It's a simple concept, but we often lose sight of that when we dive too deep into tactics, strength training, or other facets of training. English Rugby coach Eddie Jones tries to bring this concept to the forefront in his training. Everything they do comes back to the game. The structure of practice, the mental preparation, and fitness training all are designed with the game demands as the central focus. He joins this week's GAINcast to walk us through is approach to preparing athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/12/gaincast-episode-204-prepare-for-the-game-with-eddie-jones/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAIN Master Class Series continues in December with our next speaker this week: Angus Ross on rethinking sprint training based on lessons from other sports. The monthly interactive series features speakers from all aspects of performance. Sign up now to subscribe to hear these events and others in the series. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Learn a bit more about the structure of England Rugby's training in this article we published after a visit to their 2018 summer training camp. Our friends John Pryor and Dean Benton have both work under Jones. They've frequently been guests on this show. Pryor was a guest with Frans Bosch on GAINcast 135 and GAINcast 136. You can find all of our interviews and articles with him in the motor learning section, including our interview where he broke down his successful tenure with Jones in Japan. Benton was a guest on GAINcast 186. We've also done interviews with him on tactical periodization, technology, and recovery. Also referenced on this episode was Gonzaga University basketball and their head strength coach Travis Knight, who was a guest on HMMR Podcast 223. German soccer coach Ralf Rangnick was also recently profiled in the New York Times. We also discussed contact conditioning, a topic covered before on this site in our wrestling video with Andy Stone, as well as by James de Lacey and Nick Hill.

Technology has changed the world and sport over the last few decades. It has helped sport make substantial progress in some areas, but also failed to live up to the hype in others. On this week's episode we talk about how technology can best support coaching, and share examples of how to evaluate technology, best practices in using it, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/11/gaincast-episode-202-technology-in-sport/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAIN Master Class Series continues this week with our next speaker: Keith Baar, our guest on GAINcast 177. The monthly interactive series features speakers from all aspects of performance. Sign up now to subscribe to hear these events and others in the series. GAIN Alumni can also get access to all events by renewing their membership. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. This month's theme is sports technology, so check back for more on the topic. A few related episodes mentioned this week: Steve Ingham on GAINcast 200, Lachlan Penfold on GAINcast 184, as well as PJ Vazel on HMMR Media Podcast Episode 234. The HMMR Podcast also covered the topic at the start of last week's Episode 235 as well as a more detailed look on Episode 33.

The GAIN Master Class Series has been going strong the last six months and we want to give you a taste of what it's about. Our latest event last week looked at reconsidering periodization, including a top panel discussion with leading practitioners. On this week's episode of the GAINcast, we share highlights from the panel discussion, as well as an interview with Professor Keith Baar, our next Master Class presenter. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/11/gaincast-episode-201-the-master-class/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAIN 2020 has shifted online, with a monthly interactive master class series. Sign up now to subscribe to hear these events and others in the series. GAIN Alumni can also get access to all events by renewing their membership. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The panel discussion came from our 2-hour Master Class event last week. Subscribers can watch the whole replay here. If you haven't signed up you can pay here for individual event access or subscribe to the whole series. October panelist Nick Lumley was a guest on GAINcast 166 on team sport training, HMMR Podcast 96 on simple planning solutions, and HMMR Podcast 134 on recovery and conditioning. He is also frequent contributor to HMMR Media. You can find him on Twitter (@lumley_nick) and Instagram (@nick_lumley). Panelist Dan Noble was a guest on HMMR Podcast 165 on circuits and Episode 111 on his background and influences. He recently opened the new Grit Athletics training facility in Toronto. You can find him on both Instagram (@coachnoble45) and Twitter (@coachnoble45). The discussion with Keith Baar was take from GAINcast 177. Check out the entire episode for more, and he'll also be giving a detailed presentation on minimizing injury and maximizing performance at the next Master Class event on November 19.

In many parts of the world, the lockdown is coming to an end and training restrictions are slowly being lifted. The same is true for us. On this episode the podcast we look at how we are returning to training with our athletes, including what logistical and programming changes we're making. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/06/hmmr-podcast-episode-225-post-lockdown/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. The June site theme is performance health, so stay tuned for lots of new content on the topic. Back in March we put together substantial resources on training during the quarantine, including HMMR Podcast 219: Pandemic training roundtable. You can see all of the quarantraining resources here. We referenced Nick's modular approach to training on this episode. You can read more about it in this article. A good article on returning to training is also available from Stronger by Science.

This week, Coach Frontier's guest on the show is NICK GARCIA. Nick has devised a 4 week General Strength CIRCUIT training program athletes can work on at home during the coronavirus pandemic. No equipment necessary. VIDEO LINK BELOW... Nick Garcia is the head strength and conditioning coach and throwing coach at Notre Dame High School in California where he has helped produce champions across a dozen sports since 2003. He is also co-host of the HMMR Podcast. The importance of warming up General Strength Circuits you can do with no equipment. JEDI LEVELS How to increase intensity when you're ready. Staying motivated STRENGTH TRAINING AT HOME playlist www.throwbigthrowfar.com www.madisonthrowsclub.com www.rodhesport.com www.porta-circle.com Instagram: @GarciaPerformance Twitter: @GarciaPerform This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

When Melbourne Storm director of performance Lachlan Penfold came on the show in 2018, we focused solely on his coaching journey that has led him through the NBA, NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, Rugby 7s, Olympic softball, javelin, baseball, and much more. On this week's GAINcast we have him back on to dig deeper into his approach to training team sport athletes, including his thoughts on workload, speed, monitoring, testing, injuries, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/03/gaincast-episode-184-training-teams-with-lachlan-penfold/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Penfold has won a title with the Melbourne Storm, but years ago he also led the Sydney Roosters to championships. He broke down his approach with Sydney in GAIN Video 4: Lessons from the Sydney Roosters available for HMMR Plus members to stream. Penfold was also a guest on GAINcast 131 and HMMR Podcast 62. We've also done a written interview with his predecessor at the Storm, Dean Benton. Some of his speed training methods are based on the methods of John Pryor and Frans Bosch. You can find links to resources on their work here.

Skill acquisition is the science that underpins movement learning and execution. In other words, skill acquisition is what underpins sport. There is not performance without skill acquisition. On this week's GAINcast we explore some simple ideas that can help coaches improve skill acquisition amongst their athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/gaincast-episode-182-skill-acquisition/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020. The February site theme on HMMR Media is skill acquisition. Check the site throughout the month for more on the topic, including last week HMMR Podcast with Gary Winckler. We've looked at similar topics on several other episodes including GAINcast 109 on drills, GAINcast 168 on getting better, and GAINcast 161 with David Epstein. Vern has also put together blog posts on skill acquisition vs. motor learning and drills. One podcast recommended in this episode: Learner lab with Trevor Ragan.

Coaches often aim to get better at various facets of training. One thing we forget: we can also get better at learning. On this week's GAINcast we share lessons learned on learning, how to improve what you get out of reading, and much more. We also include references to our recent books, articles, and podcasts that can jump start your learning. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/gaincast-episode-181-reading-learning-and-living/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020. Some books recommended in this episode: The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson and The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Some podcasts recommended on this episode: Dolly Parton's America, Cautionary Tales, The Art of Manliness, Finding Mastery, and Sound Opinions. Some articles recommended in this podcast: "Productivity isn't about time management, its about attention management," "The future of America's contest with China," Seth Godin's blog, and our own Sports Science Monthly column. For some book recommendations, check out Vern's book picks for 2019. Prior episodes mentioned in this podcast: GAINcast 131 with Lachlan Penfold (including more from Penfold in the GAINtalk 4 video), GAINcast 177 with Keith Baar, and HMMR Podcast 214.  

Building the athlete from the ground up requires a strong foundation. But what materials go into that foundation? When is it built? How do we maintain it? On this week's GAIN cast we bring together a roundtable with guests James Marshall and Steve Myrland to discuss the topic from all angles. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/11/gaincast-episode-175-outside-perspective-with-mike-barber/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Come join us at the GAIN Europe Deep Dive on foundational strength. It takes place from January 10 and 11 in Devon, England. Find out more here. And save the date: GAIN 2020 will take place from June 16 to 20. The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. This month’s HMMR Media site theme is foundational strength, so stay tuned for more resources coming soon on the topic, including last week’s HMMR Podcast. Join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. You can follow Barber on Instagram (@barberathletic) and Twitter (@barberathletic). Some of the other episodes referenced on this podcast: GAINcast 156 with Steve Backley and HMMR Podcast 130 with Jeremy Fischer. We also put some javelin specific strength exercises together with Terry McHugh. For more resources from John Pryor, see an overview here. Vern also referenced his recent post on rhythm.

When it comes to field sport training, our go to resource is John Pryor. The Rugby World Cup just came to an end, so it is a good time for us to check in with him and his colleague Leigh Egger about their experiences preparing Fiji Rugby. They also dive into the evolution of their new training app focusing on the foundations of performance: core strength and hip function. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/11/hmmr-podcast-episode-210-world-cup-reflections-with-john-pryor-and-leigh-egger/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This month’s site theme is foundational strength. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources, including the previous episode and our most recent GAINcast. You can follow Egger and Pryor on Instagram at @SpeedPowerPlay, or visit their website for details on upcoming clinics and other projects. They also present together for Frans Bosch, including upcoming seminars in Australia and the US. The SpeedPowerPlay app is live. You can download it here for iOS. Egger did a recent member video on core training that included a preview of the app. Last year we wrote two articles on Pyror and his first experiences with Fiji Rugby: searching for transfer and cultural perspectives in training. We also have many many more resources from Pryor, Egger, and their friend Frans Bosch. Egger and Bosch break down hip lock in member video lesson 15. In Lesson 11, John Pryor shares his approach to robust running and using a constraints-led approach to improve running ability for team sports. Egger has written several articles of HMMR Media, which can be found here. We also have details written interviews with John Pryor and Frans Bosch. Both interviews are included in our book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches. Pryor was also a guest with Frans Bosch on a two-part GAINcast interview on GAINcast 135 and GAINcast 136. Egger was a guest on HMMR Podcast 204.  

Building the athlete from the ground up requires a strong foundation. But what materials go into that foundation? When is it built? How do we maintain it? On this week's GAIN cast we bring together a roundtable with guests James Marshall and Steve Myrland to discuss the topic from all angles. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/10/gaincast-episode-173-trainability/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Come join us at the GAIN Europe Deep Dive on foundational strength. It takes place from January 10 and 11 in Devon, England. Find out more here. And save the date: GAIN 2020 will take place from June 16 to 20. The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. This month’s HMMR Media site theme is foundational strength, so stay tuned for more resources coming soon on the topic, including last week’s HMMR Podcast. Join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. Both Marshall and Myrland have been guests on the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast previously. Marshall was on GAINcast 160 and HMMR Podcast 175. Myrland has been on GAINcast 25, GAINcast 108, and HMMR Podcast 149. Both were also guests on the October 2019 HMMR Hangout about core strength. You can also find articles from Marshall and Myrland up on HMMR Media. You can also read Marshall’s blog and find more resources, including upcoming educational opportunities, on the Excelsior Group webpage. He's also on Twitter (@CoachExcelsior) and Instagram (@excelsioradclub).

Core training is one of the most misunderstood concepts out there. Not only does the term core lack a consistent definition, but training is often inspired by myths. On this week's GAINcast we assembled a roundtable of some of the most experienced practitioners in the area to try to define the topic, evaluate common training means, and discuss their own approach to the complex topic. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/10/gaincast-episode-172-core-training-roundtable/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. This month's HMMR Media site theme is core training, so stay tuned for more resources coming soon on the topic, including last week's HMMR Podcast. Join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. Come join us at the GAIN Europe Deep Dive on January 10 and 11 in Devon, England. Find out more here. And save the date: GAIN 2020 will take place from June 16 to 20. Both Eriksud and Przytula have previously been guests on the GAINcast. Eriksrud was on GAINcast 88 and Przytula on GAINcast 149. You can also reach out to them on Twitter: @OlaAthletic1080 and @jpatc.

Many coaches lament the decline of physical education and physical literacy. Rather than just complain about it, Darren Ritchie has been at the forefront of doing something about it. As head of coach development at Scottish Athletics, he sought to arm coaches with new tools to battle the problem. On this week's GAINcast Ritchie joins us to discuss how he helped define and build physical competence in Scotland. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/09/gaincast-episode-170-physical-competence-with-darren-ritchie/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. Darren has previously been a guest in panel discussions on HMMR Podcast 142 about coaches education and GAINcast 72 with GAIN members. You can reach out to Ritchie on Twitter (@langleap). Ritchie worked closely with Kelvin Giles to redesign the curriculum. Giles was a guest on HMMR Podcast 87 and GAINcast 105. You can see his physical competency assessment in practice in Randy Ballard in our GAINtalk 2 video lesson. We also did a few episodes Ritchie's Scottish Athletics conference in 2016: including our recap on GAINcast 32 and a live panel discussion on GAINcast 34. Another reference mentioned on the podcast was Vern's book Athletic Development: The Art & Science of Functional Sports Conditioning.

After every season, Nick and Martin informally look back on how training has gone, what went went well, and what didn't. In this year's debrief we look at changes to our warm ups, integrating specific strength, better implementing the Bondarchuk system, lessons on remote coaching, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/09/hmmr-podcast-episode-205-the-2019-debrief/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This month’s site theme is the reflective coaching, with some great content lined up for the coming weeks. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out and get full archive and resource library here on HMMR Media. This isn't the first time we've looked back at our own coaching. You can hear our other debriefs on HMMR Podcast 169, HMMR Podcast 117 HMMR Podcast 110 and HMMR Podcast 71.

Athletes are reporting to training camp in many sports right now and that often means one thing: grueling fitness tests to check an athlete's shape. But the testing is getting out of hand. On this episode of the GAINcast we take a close look at fitness and performance testing, with examples of how to do it right and wrong. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/08/gaincast-episode-167-testing-use-and-abuse/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. The HMMR Media monthly theme in August is conditioning. We've got lot of great content planned, so stay tuned and join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. We've covered testing before on GAINcast 101, as well as fitness for team sports on GAINcast 99. HMMR Podcast 47 also covered testing. Our January 2018 HMMR Hangout also looked at putting together a practical testing framework for an amateur rugby club. Vern has also written about the related testing = training and training = testing concept. You can learn more about the Max Jones Quadrathlon here.

The annual GAIN conference brings together some of the best minds working in different fields, different sports, and different countries. This year's theme was building on the basics, and we put together a panel discussion on progression that represented the diverse backgrounds at the conference. Panelists included: Greg Thompson - Primary school physical education teacher at Longacre Elementary in the Farmington Public School District Grace Golden - Program Director of University of Oregon's Graduate Athletic Training Program Jimmy Radcliffe - Head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Oregon Angus Ross - Lead power physiologist for Athletics New Zealand Johnny Parkes - Manager of Player ID and Development at USTA For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/06/gaincast-episode-163-gain-roundtable-on-progressions/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. This month's site theme is the barbell. We'll have some interviews with top lifting coaches, as well as insights on how to use and not use the barbell in training throughout the course of the month. Join HMMR Plus so that you don't miss out and get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. We've had several of the panelists on the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast. Listen to GAINcast 83 (Angus Ross), HMMR Podcast 197 (Greg Thompson), and HMMR Podcast 172 (Grace Golden). Johnny Parkes also hosts his own USTA Player Development podcast. A roundtable from GAIN 2018 was also shared on GAINcast 125. It looked at the road to Olympic gold and included Jimmy Radcliffe, among others. Thompson's presentation from GAIN on physical education is also available for HMMR Plus Members to watch. Progression was also a topic on GAINcast 5, and I also recently shared my thoughts on progressing the athlete.

There are dozens of long-term athlete development models out there that try to explain the best way to turn youth athletes into champions. The problem is that they incorporate much more theory than practice. In reality, success cannot be broken down into one pathway or plan. On this episode of the podcast, leading youth coach James Marshall talks about how the systems fail us and what he's doing to make youth athletics better in his community. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/05/gaincast-episode-160-beyond-pathways-with-james-marshall/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Learn more about GAIN 2019 on GAINcast 154. Applications are now open at www.thegainnetwork.com and we just released the final schedule this week. The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: This month's HMMR Media site theme is the young athlete. Join HMMR Plus to get access to all the new resources coming out. We also have looked at it on past episodes of the GAINcast. On GAINcast 79 we explored talent development models. We've also looked at the concepts in practice with school sports (GAINcast 69 with Patrick McHugh), professional soccer (GAINcast 96 with Des Ryan) and skiing (GAINcast 114 with Finn Gunderson). Marshall has also been a guest on Episode 175 of the HMMR Podcast to talk about rediscovering the value of play. You can read Marshall's blog and find more resources, including upcoming educational opportunities, on the Excelsior Group webpage. You can also find him on Twitter (@CoachExcelsior) and Instagram (@excelsioradclub). You can get an idea of what a session at Excelsior looks like in this recent video Marshall posted on Youtube. One book recommended on this podcast: The End of Average: Unlocking Our Potential by Embracing What Makes Us Different by Todd Rose

Creating mentally strong athletes that can bring the right focus to training and perform under pressure is no easy task. While specialists can help in this area, every coach needs to understand that how they design training can also help develop the athlete mentally as well as physically. On this episode of the GAINcast we talk about sports psychology and how to integrate important concepts into daily training sessions. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/04/gaincast-episode-159-sports-psychology/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Learn more about GAIN 2019 on GAINcast 154. Applications are now open at www.thegainnetwork.com. The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive. This month's site theme is mental training. For more on the topic listen to the HMMR Podcast which covered mental skills and got inside the mind of elite athletes. We've also put together new articles on dealing with fear, mental toughness and mountaineering, mental toughness and strength training, real life lessons from Sergej Litvinov and Szymon Ziolkowski, and designing holistic exercises. This episode touched on some prior topics we've looked at on the GAINcast, including GAINcast 151 on goals, GAINcast 124 on making the champion's choice, GAINcast 130 on cognition in sport with Len Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson, and GAINcast 68 on the silofication of sport. Vern has also written about a number of these topics like mental toughness, failure, Navy Seal training and other nonsense, >The Little Engine That Could, and preparing the path.

Our annual tradition is to start off the year with a combined episode of the HMMR Podcast and GAINcast to discuss the state of training for sports. The whole crew gets together on this episode to talk about some of the issue facing our profession, the recent topics we've been studying, and our goals for 2019. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-188-the-state-of-sport-with-vern-gambetta/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, access to our video library, articles and online hangouts. Join now to get full access. Check out our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with 12 world-class coaches about their training philosophy and methods.

Our annual tradition is to start off the year with a combined episode of the HMMR Podcast and GAINcast to discuss the state of training for sports. The whole crew gets together on this episode to talk about some of the issue facing our profession, the recent topics we've been studying, and our goals for 2019. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: ">http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/01/gaincast-episode-150-state-of-sport-with-nick-garcia/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, podcasts videos, movement library, and more on the site.

Throughout the year we've had the pleasure of hosting 34 guests on the HMMR Podcast, including coaches of Olympic champions and world record holders. On this week's podcast we've pulled together some of our favorite moments with athletic development coaches that think different. We cover a wide range of topics such as the art of coaching, individualization, circuit training, transfer of training and more with guests Michael Lepp, Jerome Simian, Boo Schexnayder, Steve Myrland, Dan Noble, JB Morin, and James Marshall. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-187-train-different/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, access to our video library, articles and online hangouts. Join now to get full access. Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with 12 world-class coaches about their training philosophy and methods.

As we did to kick off 2017, the HMMR Podcast and the GAINcast join forces to co-host the first episode of 2018. As the new year gets underway we chat about the state of training for sports together with the team from the HMMR Podcast. Our discussion covers a variety of topics like recruiting, whether athletic development is still undervalued, functional training, doping, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/12/gaincast-episode-97-recovery/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Applications for GAIN 2018 are now open, learn more at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/ HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

As we did to kick off 2017, the HMMR Podcast and the GAINcast join forces to co-host the first episode of 2018. As the new year gets underway we chat about the state of training for sports together with GAINcast host Vern Gambetta. Our discussion covers a variety of topics like recruiting, whether athletic development is still undervalued, functional training, doping, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-135-the-state-of-the-sport-with-vern-gambetta/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's focus is on testing. Stay tuned for podcasts, articles, and videos on the topic from a wide range of coaches throughout January. Join now so you don't miss out.

Everyone talks about staying in the moment, but few people say how easy it is to fall out of it. Recently the HMMR Podcast discussed how athletes can avoid distractions in training. Coaches can face even more distractions and, as they are not playing the game, it can be even harder to stay present. On this episode of the GAINcast we look at how coaches can help stay present. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/07/gaincast-episode-73-being-present/ This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/ GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://thegainnetwork.com/swimming/

It has been two years since we started the HMMR Podcast and for our 100th episode we decided to switch things up a little. Rather than discuss training, we've invited on previous guests Dan Pfaff, Gary Winckler, Derek Evely, and Glenn McAtee to discuss some of the passions that drive outside of coaching as well as how that might connect to coaching. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-100-the-century/ This episode is brought to you by BridgeAthletic, building high-performance training tools for coaches, trainers, physical therapists, and athletes who strive to achieve their potential. Listen to the Bridge Minute in this week's episode to learn how training journals can increase athlete ownership. This episode is also brought to you by HMMR Media. Check out our upcoming seminar in London with John Kiely and Martin Bingisser on May 20. Also join HMMR Plus now and watch our latest e-Courses on speed development, medicine ball routines and plyometrics, and get even more exclusive benefits. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

For the first time ever the GAINcast and the HMMR Podcast join forces to co-host the first episode of 2017. As the new year gets underway we chat about the state of training for sports. Topics span from how to use injury prediction, Olympic lifting, finding context in training, doping, and more. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/01/gaincast-episode-46-state-of-the-sport-with-nick-garcia/ The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/

For the first time ever the HMMR Podcast and the GAINcast join forces to co-host the first episode of 2017. As the new year gets underway we chat about the state of training for sports with GAINcast host Vern Gambetta. Topics span from how to use injury prediction, Olympic lifting, finding context in training, doping, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-83-state-of-the-sport-with-vern-gambetta/ This episode is also brought to you by HMMR Plus. Our new membership level offers exclusive new benefits like webinars and our monthly sports science newsletter as well as our monthly online hangouts with experts. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/