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In this convo I was able to talk with the founder and CEO of PlayerData Roy Hotrabhvanon. Roy and I connected from my friendship with Ben Slingerland who also works for PlayerData. Roy shares why PlayerData with the validity and reliability of their tech is taking over the S&C world.FIFA Study: https://www.playerdata.com/en-gb/blog/playerdata-edge-awarded-fifa-quality-certification#:~:text=Quality%20without%20compromise,and%20download%20our%20Test%20Report.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Strength coaches build resilience in others, but sometimes life puts their own to the test. Katie Guillory, now Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at her alma mater, Louisiana State University (LSU), faced that test after a summer accident led to a below-knee amputation. As a former LSU softball captain with extensive knee and hip surgeries, Guillory explains her strong foundation for physical and mental recovery. For her, that means showing up and getting after it, even on hard days. Guillory encourages others to “act yourself into existence for a second,” believing that small, consistent steps — especially when motivation is low — are what build strong mindsets. Supported by the LSU community, she reflects on balancing relentless drive with vulnerability, accepting help, giving herself grace, and finding strength in connection. Her experience underscores that resilience is a lifelong mindset, reminding listeners that the same habits that build athletes can also rebuild their coach. Reach out to Katie on Instagram: @steel_guil and X/Twitter: @steel_guil | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Answer Bryan Mann’s “call to arms!” Many volunteer applications are open now through December 15. Step up and give back to your strength and conditioning community at NSCA.com/Volunteer.Show Notes“At the end of the day, it costs nothing to be a good person, and it's hard to stay positive. But at the end of the day, it costs nothing to be a good person and kind to people. And I hope that I did that the best way I knew how when I was an athlete, and some of that has laid the foundation for the community rallying around me as an alumni now. And I'm so beyond grateful for that. I can't really put it into words, and I don't know if I'll ever be able to fully encompass everything I want to say, and all the people I want to thank.” 5:08 “I've always been up for a challenge, and always up for an adventure. So when someone tells me I can't do something, my innate response is, watch me.” 11:30 “She was just a big proponent of when you wake up and you don't feel like working, work. When you wake up and you're tired, work. Just find a way to get something done. And it doesn't have to be much, and that's what I've learned. It can look different, but just wake up and do it. And so much of our success, especially in the collegiate realm, is not about what you say. It's about what you do. And it's about the habits that you can build, and the mindset will follow that. And if you can just act yourself into existence for a second, I think that goes such a long way… that's what I'm trying to help these kids see through my actions.” 14:00

NFL strength coach Cesar Castillo shares insights on building trust with professional athletes, becoming a licensed massage therapist to enhance athlete care, and transitioning from baseball to football. Learn practical strategies for ego-free coaching, sport coach collaboration, and leveraging soft skills for career success in professional sports performance.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Send us a text   Cameron Hicks is an aspiring young shooter originally from Virginia, but now calls North Carolina home. A special forces veteran with a love of hunting and smashing clay targets, Cameron has been coached and mentored by some of the best shooters to ever shoulder a shotgun!  Cameron has burned hundreds of thousands of rounds practicing and trying to perfect his game. His raw determination and relentless pursuit of the game make him a threat at any tournament he attends. Cameron is very outspoken about his opinions and this interview was informative, enlightening, and very entertaining!DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                     -- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

Discover how proper foot and ankle mechanics can transform athletic performance with podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal. In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked foundation of strength training—your feet. Learn why barefoot movement prep, toe activation, and understanding the foot tripod are essential for optimizing the kinetic chain. Dr. Emily shares practical strategies for integrating foot strengthening into your programming, proper assessment techniques for inversion and eversion, and how to address common structural issues like tibial-femoral external rotation. We discuss the transition to minimal footwear, the importance of sensory stimulation through textured surfaces, and the four pillars of bulletproofing your athletes' feet: awareness, integrated strength, balance, and recovery. $1 Trial Membership to SCN

Mentorship isn’t flawless — and that’s where its power lies. Erik Hernandez, Associate Director for Sports Performance – Olympic Sports at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, has built his career on turning imperfect scenarios into lasting lessons for athletes and young coaches alike. For over 14 years at UNC, he has guided lacrosse, volleyball, and golf, adapting his voice to each culture while holding firm to shared standards of accountability and growth. Hernandez streamlines training into a three-phase model — explosive, strength, and remedial — yet emphasizes that delivery and communication matter more than complexity. He reminds athletes, “modifications are part of progress,” linking health, recovery, and seasonal demands to long-term development. For interns and early-career coaches, his advice is clear: earn mentors by serving others, and learn from every scenario, even the imperfect ones. Hear how mentorship, adaptability, and athlete health point the way forward for stronger teams and longer careers. Reach out to Coach Hernandez on Instagram: @hernandezstrength or by email: ehhernan@email.unc.edu | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Answer Bryan Mann’s “call to arms!” Many volunteer applications are open now through December 15. Step up and give back to your strength and conditioning community at NSCA.com/Volunteer.Show Notes“Once you feel more confident in your program, […] then you can get complicated with the coaching and the delivery and how you need to adapt that.” 9:00 “If you fail in it, we're going to have a conversation about it. But that's just our standard of growth. And the goal is to make you better for your teammates, make you better for your future husbands and wives, and make you better for your future employers and family.” 13:25 “Young coaches should seek to learn from every single scenario, and it doesn't have to be the most ideal scenario. I've been told before, you learn more sometimes by seeing things done the wrong way than the right way, because that's going to help in your longevity to see someone kind of burn out or something happen because they do things a certain way that maybe doesn't fit with what you think would give you the most longevity. So I think really being able to take something away from any situation that you're in,” 15:53

Send us a textIf you are a relatively new shooter, you may recognize the names Cyrus and/or Ashleigh Alexander from Shotgun Gear Trap rentals, as they are often at large events across the country helping organize events, as well as providing equipment and setting targets. However, if you have been in sporting clays for a little while, you will recognize Ashleigh as a multi-time, Ladies World, National, and US Open champion! From a very young age, Ashleigh found great success, along with the help of coaches like Wendall Cherry, at the very top of the game! She was also inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame in 2024. However, do not think for a second that Cyrus himself doesn't know how to shoot! Cyrus was a young shooter that competed through college and also had some success. Even still, as their business, married life, and now parents of a young child, have kept them busy, they still love competing!  This was a fun episode with lots of insights from two fierce competitors, industry icons, and truly great people!DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                     -- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Pass any Textbook personal training certification with the SUF study guide.SUF has helped over 5,300 personal trainers get certified Most trainers are told to read more and “trust the process,” then left to sink in a sea of acronyms and 800-page manuals. We take a sharper route: pass your NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, or ACSM quickly, then turn that momentum into hands‑on skill, confident coaching, and a book of business that lasts. Our goal is simple—make the exam make sense, and make your training career real.We walk through the essentials you're most likely to see on the test—clinical red flags like hypertension and tachycardia, ACSM risk stratification, and the behavior change stages—then connect those terms to real assessments and training decisions. You'll decode planes of motion, open vs closed chain, and the roles of agonists, synergists, and stabilizers on big lifts like squats, pull-ups, presses, and rows. We map NASM's OPT phases and ACE's IFT model to actual programming: stabilization setups, strength endurance supersets, hypertrophy ranges, maximal strength rest periods, and power pairings that develop force and speed without guesswork.We also dive into performance testing and bioenergetics so your intervals match the sport—ATP‑PC efforts with long recovery, glycolytic repeats with targeted rest, and steady oxidative work when it counts. On the nutrition side, we keep you in scope and exam‑ready: macros, calories per gram, fiber targets, and practical protein ranges from sedentary to strength and mass phases. Most importantly, we show how to move from textbook answers to client outcomes: clean assessments, simple cues that fix valgus without fear, workouts that hit stated goals on day one, and a clear, confident close that turns great coaching into paid sessions.If you're done cramming and ready to perform, grab the study guide, pass in 30 days, and join us for hands‑on learning that builds real-world confidence. SubscWant to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternshipWebsite: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitnessNASM study guide: ...

Emily Kramer Throckmorton the Owner and Head Coach of Kaizen Athletics and the Founder of Kaizen Adaptive Training, where she specializes in empowering both adaptive and able-bodied athletes through inclusive, high-performance coaching. In this convo she shares some new client success, as well as the Kaizen Adaptive training course.--Learn more and connect with Emily: https://www.kaizenathleticsvb.com/kaizen-adaptive-training__Emily prior episode: youtube.com/watch?v=i-hqaOUnBNk___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course

Football coach Thad Wells shares game-changing insights on efficiency, work-life integration, and building winning programs without grinding 16-hour days. Learn how Coach Bronco Mendenhall's philosophy transformed his approach to coaching, why deadlines force creativity, and how proper nutrition impacts focus and performance. Wells discusses practice design, strength training principles (stress-rest-stress differently), and why vision matters more than culture. Perfect for strength coaches, football coaches, and sport scientists seeking to maximize output while honoring family commitments. Discover how to work smarter, not longer, and build sustainable success in strength and conditioning and athletic performance.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Learn what the 4 co-active model (from Dr. Issurin's Block Periodization and later popularized by Dr. Fergus Connolly and Cam Josse) is and how it applies to sport. Before we cover that topic, understand how relationships built with sport coaches will allow the 4 co-actives to be used.___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course

In this episode, we sit down with Dominick Walker, Strength & Conditioning Coach for Mississippi State Men's Basketball, now entering his fourth season with the Bulldogs. I got connected with Dom because of our relationship with Yosef Johnson.We dive into his career journey, lessons learned from working with elite athletes, and how he continues to elevate performance in one of the toughest conferences in college basketball.Yosef CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zjiocve9co___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course

Building athletes who are strong, healthy, and resilient requires more than sets and reps, starting with a shift in mindset. Christi Edson, Head of Performance for the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), shares how she integrates strength and conditioning with sport science to sustain athlete health and performance. She reflects on the field’s evolution from the well-known “Bigger, Faster, Stronger” program to a training culture emphasizing resilience, active recovery, and durability. Drawing from her experience coaching high school athletes to NWSL professionals, Edson highlights the adaptability and creativity coaches need. Those qualities help her to develop athletes who can thrive through a demanding 11-month season. She details how tools like GPS, force plates, and velocity-based training sharpen communication and reshape expectations in the gym. Her story points coaches toward the future of athlete development: collaboration, precise load management, and long-term health as the foundation of strength. Connect with Christi on Instagram: @christiedson and LinkedIn: @christiana-edson | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Read the article, “A Creative Mind in the Professional Development of a Strength and Conditioning Coach,” from NSCA Coach, 11(1), February 2024 — referenced in this episode’s return-to-play discussion. NSCA Members enjoy full publication access. Interested in bridging coaching and sport science? The Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) credential can help you expand your qualifications, open new career paths, and strengthen cross-department collaboration.Show Notes“I think that would be a good example of how I fell into the sport science side, is I was trained up as a S&C coach and then was given technology to figure out after the fact. One of those technologies being force plates, which I have come to love. They're so diverse in what I can do with them in the gym.” 9:15 “I tell my athletes that all the time. You're not here for me. You're not here for me. You are here to play soccer. And my job is to help you stay healthy, to play soccer. We have some words up in the gym, which I finally got. It was strong, healthy, resilient. […] I want you to be healthy mentally and physically, because I don't need you to just slog through a season. I want you to feel good going into the weekend. But then resilient, you're going to take some knocks. But can we bounce back from that? And that strong foundation, I think, is a big piece of that.” 17:25 “Keep your ear to the ground for internships. […] Get those NSCA certifications in early because they are becoming more required. And the organizations that you work for have their ear to the ground. They understand what the minimum standard should be.” 24:10

Send us a text  Travis Mears is an extremely talented shooter. Not only does he compete at the highest level of the game, Travis is also the owner of Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch in Fort Worth TX, does a trick shooting shows around the globe, coaches, hunts, and still manages to spend time raising a family.  Travis travels the circuit and regularly squads with Cory Kruse, Greg Wolf, and Anthony Matarese Jr.  Finding success at a young age in the clay target world, he has now carried that success into multiple endeavors within the industry.  His story is unique, entertaining, educational, and he was a lot of fun to have on the show!  This is an episode you will surely enjoy! DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                     -- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

Learn about the critical transition phase from acceleration to max velocity - the most overlooked aspect of sprint training. Discover how to develop kinesthetic awareness in athletes, the importance of technical models with bandwidth allowances, and why understanding landmark positions and joint angles is crucial for injury prevention and performance.Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course

OVERVIEW95% of the cyclists and runners coached by Sarah Scozzaro and Adam Pulford incorporate strength training. Scozzaro is one of our top strength and conditioning coaches and in Episode 273 she and Coach Adam discuss how cyclists should blend strength and endurance training throughout the year.Topics Covered In This Episode:How different endurance athletes leverage strength trainingHow strength training changes throughout the yearWhen to back off strength training volume during event/race seasonHow to reintegrate more strength training in the post-seasonResources for self-coached and time-crunched athletesResourcesStrength Training for Endurance Athletes: Key ExercisesHow to Program Strength Training: An Endurance Coach's GuideGuide: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes » UESCAGuest Bio:Sarah Scozzaro is a CTS Pro Coach who specializes in strength training and  ultrarunning. A coach within the CTS High Performance Program, she is on the performance teams for Western States Champions Katie Schide and Abby Hall.  Sarah has her Masters's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in performance enhancement and injury prevention. She has a long list of qualifications and certifications after her name, including being a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified personal trainer (NSCA-CPT) and National Academy of Sports Medicine performance enhancement specialist (NASM-PES).Guest Links:Coach Bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/sarah-scozzaro/IG: https://www.instagram.com/drtyrunner/Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

Today I was joined by LEGENDARY strength and conditioning coach Joe "Big House" Kenn. Coach and I talked about current trends in S&C, a new way to use VBT on strength movements, strongman training, and things he would change from his days in the weight room. His son Peter has been on the CMW before and it is a pleasure to have both Peter and Joe on the show. Peter Kenn CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FMe-F1GEoM___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course

Send us a textThe NSSF, National Shooting Sports Foundation, conducts surveys for research to determine how many people actively go shooting, and compete in shooting sports, as well as which disciplines they compete in.   We are joined by NSSF President, Joe Bartozzi, to discuss the latest survey results and what they mean. We also cover can be done to help improve these numbers, programs the NSSF offers, what we can do as individuals, and we even theorize what is causing fluctuations in the numbers. This is a very informative episode with lots of great insights as to what is happening in the world of shooting sports!DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                     -- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

What exactly is fascia training and is it different from traditional strength training? In this episode of The Cheeky Midweek, we sit down with Michel Delcourt (Institute of Motion, creator of the ViPR Pro) and Andrew Mitchell (Tampa Bay Rays) to explore fascia, connective tissue, and practical programming for athletes.We cover how fascia remodels under long-duration load, why odd-position training builds durability, and how farm-kid style “real world strength” applies to hockey, baseball, jiu-jitsu, and beyond.Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course

Coach Bob Alejo joins us on the Cheeky Mid Weeky again to talk about the current state of our profession. We also dive into travel difficulties in pro sport, how to get along with ATC, what makes a S&C "good", and many other hot takes. For the links to CMW episodes mentioned click below:Sean Swetnam CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrk8LCnq21EBob Prior CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCb8f15b7jo___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course

You don’t have to love the weight room, but you can’t last without it. Champ Bailey, a National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer, admits he never enjoyed lifting, but says respecting the work gave him the edge to sustain 15 seasons at the highest level. Hear how his preparation evolved from traditional lifts to readiness routines — core, mobility, warm-ups, and recovery — that kept him fresh through the NFL grind. Bailey emphasizes that strength and conditioning coaches are undervalued leaders who “see you at all levels,” guide comebacks, and build buy-in with simple numbers. He recalls how a failed conditioning test led to one of his best seasons, and how weight room leadership left no cracks to ensure buy-in from everyone. Bailey continues his impact through the Positive Athlete initiative, using sport as a platform for growth. Gain practical ways to tailor training by role, earn athlete respect, and build a winning culture. Connect with Champ via email at: ChampBailey@positiveathlete.org | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Answer the call to give back and lead the profession. Applications for the NSCA and NSCA Foundation Boards of Directors are now open, with more volunteer positions available October 1. See if you qualify and apply at NSCA.com/Volunteer.Show Notes“I'm a firm believer in the best way to lead is by example. And it doesn't mean just performing on the field. It's how you conduct yourself in meetings. And you don't ever have to be vocal. You let your actions speak for you.” 20:10 “But Positive Athlete is a platform-- it's a recognition platform. So what we do is we recognize student athletes 9th through 12th grade for really just being positive individuals. So it could be somebody who's overcome a terrible injury, just great in the community, great student, good teammate, always on time, always showing up, accountable, all the things that sports sort of teaches us without us even thinking about it.” 26:05 “You've got to think how we value sports and the scrutiny. If every company was run the way you run a sports organization, and the detail, and the evaluation, and the team-oriented environment, and everybody knowing the mission, and staying on task, understanding your role, that's what a team looks like.” 32:30

Send us a text  We have received a lot of emails suggesting that we cover some of the basics when it comes to gear. Even though we have addressed this in bits and pieces through several other episodes, we thought we would put it together all in one.  Maybe you have been shooting for a while but have you really thought about some of the topics we discuss here? Maybe it's time for a change? Or, are you already a veteran competitor and have your gear figured out? Then stick around as we do a Questions for the Coaches segment with none other than mister Kevin DeMichiel !DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                     -- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                  - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

In this episode, we sit down with Coach Blaine Donahoe, a strength and conditioning coach who works with both high school athletes and MLB players. Blaine's journey started in a small Tennessee town, where he went from an average high school athlete to earning advanced degrees in exercise science and building a career in strength training.We dive into the realities of high school strength and conditioning, the transition into the private sector, and what it takes to train professional baseball athletes. Blaine also breaks down the importance of networking, keeping your ego in check, and why collaboration between private coaches and school coaches is critical for athlete success.If you're passionate about strength training, sport performance, or coaching development, this episode is a must-watch.

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Ashley Kowalewski "AK" to discuss her journey and lessons from small town America to D1 sport. Ashley Kowalewski is a strength and conditioning coach at LSU, where she works with the indoor volleyball and women's tennis programs. Before joining the Tigers full-time in 2024, she gained diverse experience across the country, including stops at Missouri, Arizona, Michigan, the NSCA headquarters, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. Along the way, she has coached athletes in softball, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, diving, track & field, and more, helping programs reach the highest levels of competition, including two Women's College World Series appearances with Arizona softball.A native of Strawn, Texas, Kowalewski competed as a javelin thrower at the University of Oklahoma before pursuing her graduate degree in kinesiology and sports nutrition at Texas Woman's University. She is certified through both the NSCA (CSCS) and CSCCa (SCCC), in addition to USAW and FMS. Known for her passion for community and connection, AK continues to inspire athletes and coaches alike while also running a side gig in coffee roasting. Connect with her on Instagram @ashleykowalewski.*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Want your athletes to sprint faster, stay healthy, and dominate on the field? In this episode, Coach Jeff Moyer joins us to break down sprint biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and speed development like you've never heard before.We cover:The real role of hamstrings in sprintingWhy the ankles and feet drive sprint speed more than the kneesSprint drills, strength training, and exercises for max velocityLessons from Soviet sport science that still apply todayHow to assess and correct sprint mechanics in team and individual athletesWhether you're a strength coach, sport coach, or athlete, this episode will change how you look at speed, strength training, and sprint performance forever.

Sarah Dwyer-Shick, founder of The Sports Bra Project, is currently an Associate Commissioner for the WPSL and trains the Vassar College goalkeepers. Since 2021 she has also contributed content and managed the Soccer Parenting  Youth Coach Advisory Group.  A multi-sport athlete in high school and college, Sarah holds a Master's degree in Sports Management from the University of Denver, an undergraduate degree from Smith College, and certifications from NSCA, United Soccer Coaches, and USSF.  With more than 30 years working in soccer, she has been a head or assistant coach at all three NCAA divisions, has worked with youth programs from the recreational to elite levels throughout the U.S., and has coached at soccer schools in Austria and Brazil.  Drawing on these experiences, and recognizing the multiple barriers still faced by girls and women in sports, Sarah founded The Sports Bra Project in 2018. The nonprofit works to ensure that girls have the support and equipment they need to participate. With the goal of growing the number of women in decision-making roles in sports, The Sports Bra Project also provides leadership opportunities for young athletes.  For more information about The Sports Bra Project, visit: https://www.thesportsbraproject.org/.   If you enjoy this podcast, please click "subscribe" wherever you listen to episodes and we hope you'll consider leaving us a review.  Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UKAGHW, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ukaghw, or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/active-girls-healthy-women.   Sign up for the Active Girls Healthy Women newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/h6e30b or learn more about our Program here: https://linktr.ee/ukaghw.  If you want to help us sustain the Champions of Active Women podcast, please consider donating to the University of Kentucky Active Girls Healthy Women Program at https://give.uky.edu/campaigns/47165/donations/new?aft=87003cbf2438ea9d126a47dbe0395353   

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Nick Cidado to discuss the concept of sweating more during times of peace to "bleed less in war" in line with Nick's book.Nick Cidado acts as the head strength coach for women's lacrosse, men's soccer, field hockey, men's and women's swim and dive, men's and women's golf and men's track at Boston. Cidado is a NSCA certified coach who has trained two Tewaaraton Award winners and one finalist, he is also the author of a book Sweat More During Peace, Bleed Less During War.  Before this role, Cidado was a graduate assistant at Harvard University strength and conditioning primarily in charge of men's and women's lacrosse programs and assisting with all 42 varsity sports teams.  Prior to Harvard, Cidado was a graduate assistant in 2019 and an intern in 2018 at Boston College strength and conditioning. He was in charge of program implementation and supervision of nine sports and assisted with all others. He also has a background working at MJP Strength and Conditioning where he is the head coach for the Boston Jr Eagles hockey club, and Velocity Sports Performance where he works with Newton North High School football.  A four year student athlete, Cidado graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in exercise science. He obtained a master's degree in sport and exercise science from Merrimack College in 2019, and a master's degree in leadership and administration from Boston College in 2024. For more on Nick, be sure to follow @nickcidado & find his book "Sweat More During Peace, Bleed Less in War" on Amazon!*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Send us a text    Whether you are a first time attendee, or a veteran attendee of the National Sporting Clays Championship at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio TX, there are new developments, new changes, and lots in store for those attending the 2025 National Championship!    We are joined by Neil Chadwick, who is not only a course manager for the event, but also a member of the executive  council.  This is the largest sporting clays tournament in the world, and the news, information, and highlights of this event are important to all members of the NSCA.  Even if you are not attending, Neil brings some news and highlights of their recent EC meeting to share with us as well.  This is a must listen, for sure!DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                      - Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                  - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

What really makes athletes better; technology, programs, or relationships? Sean Smith shares his coaching journey and the lessons that shaped his philosophy.In this episode, we dive into:

In this episode of Strength in Knowledge, Dr. Zach Baker, DPT, sits down with Dr. Corrie Jones, DPT, to tackle one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions in rehab and performance: What's the best exercise for your patient or client? Together, they break down the clinical decision-making process behind exercise selection, and why the answer often isn't as simple as it seems. From evaluating patient needs to applying thoughtful progressions, regressions, and lateralizations, Zach and Corrie explore how context, creativity, and clinical reasoning all shape effective programming. If you're a physical therapist, strength coach, or personal trainer looking to sharpen your practice, this episode delivers the kind of practical insight you can apply tomorrow.

How do you train hundreds of athletes across multiple sports in a single room—with limited time and equipment? Mark Hoover has the answer. As a nationally recognized high school strength and conditioning coach, Mark has built a program that runs like a machine and develops real athletes.In this episode, we dive into:

Dr. Gregory Haff is the Professor of S&C and the Director of the Strength and Power Research Group at ECU. He is the author of the ‘Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodisation' & the co-editor of the NSCA's Essentials of S&C textbooks. A central goal of his research is to bridge the gap between scientific inquiry & practical applications, with a research focus on the periodisation of training, resistance training programming strategies, and methods of testing and monitoring of the training process. His research focuses on methodologies for testing, monitoring, and programming resistance training interventions, as well as concepts related to periodization and training theory. QUOTES "So they created linear position transducers, much like a gym aware, and they used it with weightlifters in particular, because obviously weightlifting, it has a speed component to it e.g., you've got to be able to move the barbell quickly and you've got to be able to move heavy loads very quickly." "If we guided training solely by velocity, we couldn't get high end strength development. Could we improve power? Yes. Could we improve the speed of movement? Yes. Could we regulate training load? Yes. But we often missed that stimulus to actually increase maximal strength." "So when we looked at our data, what we found is the slope of the load velocity profile changes from day to day with fatigue more dramatically than maximal strength capacity. So this is where it gets a little interesting. If I'm programming off the load velocity profile, am I actually programming off the maximal capacity or am I being hyper reactive to fatigue?" "Velocity based training is no better than the percentage based. There's no more variability or less variability. They're about the same. So is it really adding to my training other than more expense because I've got to buy them, more technology because I need it, and more training for my staff? Potentially not." "You might want to occasionally use a load-velocity profile to look at where the athlete's weaknesses are. It might inform you, but then you've got to contextualize it. Where am I in my training program? And what is my goal right now? So if I'm in a strength power phase and the velocity end is low, then I have got a problem. But if I'm in a hypertrophy phase and it's low… you know, I don't really care right now." "I wouldn't use it with weightlifting exercises, especially when what I've what I found with people that use it with weightlifting exercises, they change their technique to chase speed. And what happens is they create an inefficient movement pattern." SHOWNOTES 1) Greg's story, from growing up in the US as a son of a Marine to becoming a leading researcher in strength science 2) The history of velocity-based training and its German / Russian origins 3) Why we might have to be careful using VBT to estimate maximal strength considering the stability of maximal strength 4) Greg's suggested strategies around using VBT to autoregulate load plus his preference for linear position transducers over accelerometers 5) Strength stability across different exercises and the stages of over-reaching/over-training 6) How and when to apply VBT during strength training periodization and using load-velocity profiles / critical minimum velocity thresholds across different exercises 7) The cognitive load of always using VBT and its effect on motivation as well as the effect of different athlete phenotypes on VBT 8) Which exercises to use VBT with and potential applications for other populations besides athletes 9) Using VBT to monitor readiness with a set load 10) The biggest thing Greg has changed his mind on in recent times and the importance of mobility PEOPLE MENTIONED Mike Stone Boyd Epley Andrew Fry William Kraemer Carl Miller Stuart Guppy Dietmar Schmidbleiter Nick Poulos Dan Baker Jonathon Weakley Bryan Mann Duncan French

Send us a text  Insurance. The one thing you HOPE you will never need, but you better have it right when you do need it! Its a piece of mind for your beloved firearm, and, in this case, your trophy mounts!  Meet Larry and Cole Cushman of Gun & Trophy insurance.  This family owned business specializes in insuring your firearms in a way that no other insurance company can! These guys are hunters and shooters that have been in the insurance business for a long time and they understand what is needed and what it takes to insure you have the right coverage, at an affordable price, for your guns and trophy mounts! But don't take our word for it, listen for yourself!                                                                                                                                 Before we get started with Cole and Larry, we have message from 2 other guys, Ron Hardzog and Abel Spires, about a couple of special shoots that you will want to be a part of!!Gun and Trophy - https://gunandtrophy.com/  Phone - 703-901-4899 or 571-352-7097DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                      - Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com- Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount code -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

What's tougher—training NFL and NHL athletes or high school kids learning to squat for the first time? In this episode, strength coach Steve Polito shares his eye-opening journey from working with the Miami Dolphins and New York Rangers to coaching in high school.We cover:

Episode 192: In this episode of the Sports Performance Leadership Podcast, hosted by Pete McKnight, we speak with Duncan N. French, PhD, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FUKSCA — Senior Vice President of the UFC Performance Institute and one of the most respected leaders in global high-performance sport. Since joining the UFC in 2017, Duncan has overseen the delivery of high-performance services to over 700 world-class MMA fighters worldwide, managing a multidisciplinary team of 68 professionals across three state-of-the-art UFC Performance Institutes in Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City. With over 25 years of experience in elite professional sport, Duncan's career spans coaching Olympic medalists, World Champions, world-record holders, and NCAA National Champions. His leadership journey has taken him from national lead roles in the British Olympic system and the English Premier League, to directing performance sciences at the University of Notre Dame, and now shaping the global performance strategy of the UFC. Alongside his practical leadership, Duncan is a prolific contributor to the field — with over 60 scientific manuscripts, 9 book chapters, and as lead editor of the NSCA's Essentials of Sport Science textbook. In 2014, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the UKSCA for his outstanding service to the strength and conditioning profession. Topics Discussed: Career Path — From British Olympic teams and Premier League football to NCAA and the UFC Leadership Evolution — Transitioning from technical expert to organisational leader Core Skills — Communication, influence, situational awareness, and emotional intelligence Building High-Performance Systems — Designing infrastructure and protocols from the ground up Leadership Models — Holacracy, situational leadership, and empowering teams Team Culture — Managing egos, fostering psychological safety, and leading with authenticity Personal Development — Staying technically sharp while reflecting on leadership behaviour Wellbeing — Strategies for sustaining energy, including surfing, meditation, and cold exposure Future Trends — The growing role of AI and technology alongside the enduring need for human connection This episode offers rare insight into building world-class performance environments, sustaining leadership impact at scale, and balancing technical expertise with human-first leadership in elite sport. Where you can find Duncan: LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram Google Scholar -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

Dr. Warren Bradley, founder of Hytro, joins me for a second time—three years after our original conversation, which you can find linked below. In this episode, we catch up on everything new with Hytro, including its growing adoption across professional sports teams and its involvement in space missions with NASA. We talk about what's changed, what's next, and how portable BFR is shaping the future of athlete performance and recovery.First convo with Warren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khzZ80Xi0m4&t=23s___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

Live from NSCA National Conference in this episode Andrew Mitchell takes control of the mic and asks me questions. We talk about some of the most controversial topics in S&C. We discuss fascia, sport specific training, why coaches don't get paid, how we are not "family", and so much more....___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

How Sam Contorno Is Redefining Strength & Conditioning at Texas | Female Leader in Sport ScienceIn this episode, we sit down with Sam Contorno, Director of Sports Science at the University of Texas. From unpaid internships to the College Football Playoff, Sam's journey in strength and conditioning is raw, real, and powerful.We cover:

Ever wonder what it's actually like behind the scenes in the NFL? Mike Blazejowski, sports science and performance coach for the Indianapolis Colts, gives a real look at the chaos, strategy, and science that keep pro athletes on the field.Mike breaks down how the Colts manage player workloads with GPS tracking, handle last-minute roster changes, and keep guys healthy—even when players show up to camp after weeks on the couch. He also talks about working alongside legends like Reggie Wayne and explains how coaches balance egos, injuries, and performance during a grueling season.If you're into football, coaching, or just curious how the pros stay in peak shape, this one's a must-watch. It's not just talk—it's real stories and insights you won't get anywhere else.Watch the full interview now and hit subscribe for more insider conversations!Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

Got a question or feedback? Send me a text!If you're doing 20 reps with baby weights and calling it strength training, you're not getting stronger—you're just getting tired.In this episode of Healthspan Digest, strength & healthspan coach Aaron Shaw pulls zero punches. Backed science, he breaks down the real difference between high reps and high resistance—and why most people over 40 are training completely wrong for strength, longevity, and resilience.Whether you're chasing toned arms, better bone density, or simply want to move like a badass at 60+, this short episode will show you exactly what you need to change in your training right now.In This Episode, You'll Learn:• Why high reps = fatigue, but not results• What mechanical tension is and why it's your secret weapon• NSCA rep ranges for strength, hypertrophy, and endurance• Why compound lifts (not classes) are your key to aging well• How to tell if you're lifting heavy enough (and 80% of people aren't)• The #1 question every lifter over 40 should ask:

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Want to master high school strength & conditioning? Coach George Adams (state director for NHSCA and Coach of the Year) shares how to train massive groups, keep multi-sport athletes strong, and balance coaching with life and family. Whether you coach at the high school, college, or private sector level, this episode is packed with tips on programming, athlete nutrition, working with athletic trainers, and building buy-in from sport coaches and parents. If you want to elevate your coaching game and keep athletes performing year-round, don't miss this episode! Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Dr. Pat Davidson reveals a revolutionary approach to understanding human movement through an evolutionary lens on this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast. Rather than treating exercises as arbitrary selections, Davidson presents his comprehensive seven-pillar model that creates a systematic, logical progression for any movement pattern – from the most basic to the most advanced.Davidson begins by cutting through fitness industry nonsense, explaining that personal training success requires strength in three areas: aesthetics (how you look), personality/charisma, and technical knowledge. This refreshing honesty acknowledges what many trainers ignore – clients want to spend time with people who are both fun and represent their fitness goals. Davidson's own transformation from being called "Fat Davidson" online to becoming a competitive bodybuilder in his forties demonstrates living these principles.The heart of the episode explores Davidson's brilliant application of evolutionary biology to movement patterns. Through the concept of Jacksonian dissolution, he explains how humans under stress revert to more primitive movement strategies – essentially "swimming through space" like our evolutionary ancestors. This explains why stressed or underdeveloped movers compensate with frontal plane strategies rather than the sagittal uprighting and transverse rotation that characterizes competent human movement.For trainers working with clients who struggle with movement, Davidson's "training wheels" approach provides a clear methodology. By strategically adding "ground" – points of contact, feedback, and support – trainers can help clients understand proper positioning and movement patterns. As clients develop competence, these supports are gradually removed, creating a seamless progression from "white belt" to advanced movement capabilities.The episode offers invaluable insights for fitness professionals looking to elevate their practice Want to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternshipWebsite: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitnessNASM study guide: ...

Ever heard of RPR? Chances are you have. But Be Activated was around before RPR. December 2016 I had my first experience with RPR. In 2018 I was introduced to the OG of RPR - Be Activated from Douglas Heel. These OG videos are filmed before RPR. There is lots to unpack in this episode. Find out for yourself in this episode. I hope this episode can bring RPR and Be Activated together. Douglas site: https://douglasheel.com/RPR site: https://www.reflexiveperformance.com/___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

Send us a text  Every once in a while, a new product comes along that is just downright fun! Introducing the new Claycopter by Caldwell!  Now this is not a training tool for sporting clays, but if you are looking for backyard fun that will get friends and family out shooting, this fits the bill!  Think of this as a handheld ZZ-bird launcher!  With 100% biodegradable targets in both 110 and 90mm sizes, plus the ability to throw pairs, this Clay copter is sure to bring a smile to your face while shooting your shotgun! We are joined by Jarrod Grove, the senior marketing manager for American Outdoors, the parent company of Caldwell, to tell us all about it!    Caldwell Claycopter-    https://www.caldwellshooting.com/claycopter/DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                             -- - - -    - Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com- Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR - Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount code -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

Justin Lima is a strength coach, high-performance consultant, as well as the president and CEO of Strength Coach Network. Lima has been at the helm of SCN since 2023, initially starting as a partner with the company from 2020-2022 and followed by serving as the general manager from 2022-2023. In addition, he is serves in dual coaching roles as the head strength and conditioning coach at Goldfinch Athletics as well as volunteer strength coach at Ankeny Centennial high school both since 2024. Prior to his current roles, Lima spent his career in the college setting. First starting as an assistant football coach at his alma mater, Bridgewater State University from 2009-2010 he secured his first strength and conditioning coach position in 2011 as an intern with the University of Rhode Island. From there he was a strength and conditioning fellow at Harvard University from 2011-2012, followed by intern strength coach at the University of Iowa in 2012 before earning a full-time assistant position on the University of Maryland staff where he spent the 2012-2013 seasons. Lima returned to the University of Iowa for a second stint in 2013, this time as an assistant on the football strength staff before taking over as the director of football performance at Towson University from 2018-2023.Lima earned his Ph.D in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University Chicago in 2020 and is heavily involved in the coaching community where he serves on multiple Executive Council Boards for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, including the Iowa State advisory board, football special interest group and NSCA college S&C professional development special interest group. Dr. Lima is also the host of the Cheeky Mid Weeky podcast on SCN. A former four-year offensive lineman at Bridgewater State University, Lima has shifted gears from his college player days but has still found way to stay active himself both in and outside the weight room. Since his time on the gridiron, he's stepped on the platform competing in powerlifting for multiple years. He continues to strength train in addition to training mixed martial arts. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us a text  For this months NSCA segment, Michael Hampton Jr. joins us to fill everyone in on the latest Executive Council meeting, as well as some announcements to up coming rule changes. We also addressed a listeners question that wrote in to us.    After the discussion with Michael, we decided it was time to talk about a few topics that needed attention. We started with sportsmanship and having ethics on the course and then moved to current events. We finished up with a message that we think everyone should hear and participate in. We invite you to listen, write to us with your thoughts and ideas, and help do your part for the sport! Sporting clays, trap, skeet, clay target, clay pigeon, NSCA, COMPAC, FITASC, Dead Pair, PodcastDEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                             -- - - -    - Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com- Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.comRanger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR - Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount code -DEADPAIR10- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.comSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

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Secrets of CEOs for Peak Performance What if I told you the sleep secrets of CEOs could be the difference between mediocre performance and absolutely crushing it in the boardroom? Look, Jamie Diamond from JP Morgan Chase didn't just randomly mention elite athletes when describing great leaders – there's a direct connection between physical optimization and executive performance. In this episode, we dive deep into the sleep optimization strategies that top CEOs use to maintain the stamina, mental clarity, and decision-making capabilities needed to lead at the highest levels. We're talking about practical, actionable sleep hacks that don't require you to become a monk or spend five hours a day on wellness routines. Our guest today is Ben Greenfield, and frankly, there's nobody better qualified to break down the science of peak performance optimization. This guy isn't just talking theory he's a New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete who completed 13 Ironman triathlons, and has been voted America's top Personal Trainer by the NSCA. Ben works directly with high-level CEOs, professional athletes, and elite performers, helping them optimize every aspect of their physical and mental performance. As the founder of KION supplements and host of one of the top-ranked health podcasts, Ben has spent decades figuring out how busy, high-achieving individuals can maintain peak performance without sacrificing their business success or family time.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sleep drive starts when you wake up . Strategic light exposure is your secret weapon. Temperature control can make or break your sleep. Your bedroom should be a sleep sanctuary only. Sound management beats racing thoughts. The 3-hour rule for meals and workouts. Mouth taping and nose breathing optimize oxygen flow. Cortisol management is about more than stress. Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show.   Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com

We welcome Jedd Johnson to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!   Jedd Johnson is a pioneer in the world of Grip Sport and an influential figure in strength training. Competing in Grip Sport since 2003, Jedd has not only dominated the competitive scene—claiming multiple U.S. and North American Grip Championships—but also held numerous world records in events like the Two Hands Pinch, Silver Bullet, Pickaxe Lift, and more. His hands-on experience and technical mastery have made him one of the most respected names in grip strength.   Since 2005, Jedd has produced a vast library of educational content focused on grip strength, feats of strength, muscle building, and overall athletic development. Whether you're looking to crush grippers, bend steel, or simply build a stronger body, Jedd's resources have guided thousands of lifters worldwide.   Jedd is also a co-founder of the Diesel Crew, a movement that emerged in the early 2000s and helped revolutionize underground strength training. The Diesel Crew blended hardcore gym culture with cutting-edge training insights, leaving a lasting imprint on the strength and conditioning community.   An NSCA-certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 2001, Jedd's background spans Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and strongman. Though back injuries ultimately pulled him away from full-body strength sports, they redirected his focus entirely to Grip—where he continues to innovate, educate, and compete.   Follow Jedd and his latest grip feats and training content at @jedd.diesel.   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get Started with Your AG1 Starter Kit: https://drinkag1.com/DAVETATE Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/ Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…   Save Up to $315 at Sleepme: https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) :https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/  Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/  Get 10% OFF at Granite Nutrition (CODE TABLETALK): https://granitenutrition.com/ Save $250 at the Business of Strength Retreat 2025 (CODE: Elite250): https://bosretreat.com/     SUPPORT THE SHOW    All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.    elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/    elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html