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Mason Baggett is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at the University of Maryland. He returned to College Park to work with the Terps football program after previously serving as the associate director of football strength & conditioning for five season from 2016-2021. Most recently Baggett was the head strength coach for the Nevada football team for two seasons and the assistant coach for the University of Oregon football team for one season the year prior. Baggett started his career at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, as a graduate assistant strength & conditioning coach from 2006-2008. He also garnered experience as an intern strength coach at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO in 2007 before moving into his first full-time role as an assistant strength coach at East Carolina University. Working with ECU from 2008-2011, he then transitioned into a tactical coaching role working as a strength and conditioning coach with the 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion (2D MSOB) in Camp Lejeune, NC from 2011-2015. He then returned to college football as an associate strength coach at the University of Illinois from 2015-2016 before landing at his first stint with the Terps. Baggett is a former college football player, playing on the offensive line for Virginia Tech from 2002-2006. Following his college playing career Baggett continued to stay active and involved with performance and training. He competed in powerlifting as well as strongman from 2003-2011, attending his first powerlifting competition during in-season football at VT. His competitive edge has not left and he still continues to train and hosts an in-house competition with his strength staff members at the end of every fall.Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Sport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comCerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.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.

Join Dr. Jay and Brad as they sit down with their longtime friend and fellow chiropractic warrior, Dr. Alan Sokoloff. Dr. Alan Sokoloff is the founder, owner, and clinic director of the ⁠Yalich Clinic Performance and Rehabilitation⁠ in Glen Burnie, MD, where he has practiced for over 39 years. He served 2 terms as President of the Maryland Chiropractic Association, was selected as Maryland's “Chiropractor of the Year 2001-2” and was the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician's Sports Chiropractor of the Year 2006. He holds a post-graduate degree as a Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and has been a member of the University of Maryland Sports Medicine Team since 1991. Dr. Sokoloff served a residency at the United States Olympic Training Center in the summer of 1997 and was selected to the medical team for the United States at the 1998 Goodwill Games. Dr. Sokoloff was appointed to the USA Olympic Medical Team for the 1999 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, Canada. He is one of the team chiropractors for the two time Super Bowl Champion ⁠Baltimore Ravens⁠ and has been since 1999. He is currently one of the team chiropractors for the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Orioles AA team in Bowie, MD, The ⁠Bowie Baysox⁠.  For over 10 years, Dr. Sokoloff hosted a weekly interactive health radio program in Baltimore called “Talkin' Back” on AM-680 WCBM. Dr. Sokoloff truly enjoys teaching, both live and on video. He is a recipient of the “Award of Excellence” for his DVD series including “Back Talk” (Preventing Back Injuries in the Work Place) and “Hands On” (Preventing Carpal Tunnel in the Work Place). One of Dr. Sokoloff's passions is in the area of injury and concussion prevention. After 20+ years of teaching it, Dr. Sokoloff released his latest video, “Tackling Concussion Head On”, with multiple guests from professional and college athletics that will educate parents and coaches alike. Dr. Sokoloff continues to be actively involved in youth coaches and parent education, serving as a member of the education coordination team for Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks division as well as the co-founder of POWERPlay In Sports (a national group helping to education kids, parents and coaches in many aspects of injury prevention. To connect with Dr. Sokoloff, visit his website at www.yalich.com or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/therealalansokoloff/ .

Dive into the world of sports medicine with Michael Voltz, founder of The Movement Science Project. He also has experienced physical therapist and athletic trainer, shares his passion for aiding overhead athletes, drawing from his work with USA Baseball, USA Diving, and the United States Olympic Training Center. As an instructor with Evidence in Motion and a speaker on sports injuries and dry needling, Michael's expertise is invaluable for athletes, coaches, and sports medicine professionals. In this podcast, we highlight the role of dry-needling and using advanced metrics in baseball training and rehabilitation to enhance athletic performance. Michael also shares his valuable insights on how understanding the neurological aspects of sports injuries can revolutionize athlete recovery and performance. Whether you're a developing baseball player, a coach, or simply interested in sports medicine, this video offers a unique perspective on the intersection of neurology and sports. Learn more at https://armcare.com/

In my opinion, we are in Phase 3 of the evolution of the Sports Chiropractor. There are many exciting aspects of this new generation of Sports Chiropractors, but also some concerns. In this episode, I interview Dr. Alan Sokoloff, a Sports Chiropractor who has been on the leading edge of the profession for many years and has built a great and sustaining practice in addition to his work with professional sports teams. We have a wide-ranging conversation that includes the evolution of the Sports Chiropractor, how to position yourself as an expert in your community, considerations when working with teams, and how to have longevity in this wonderful career. Dr. Sokoloff was selected as Maryland's “Chiropractor of the Year 2001-2” and the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician's Sports Chiropractor of the Year 2006. He holds a post-graduate degree as a Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. He has been a member of the University of Maryland Sports Medicine Team since 1991. He served a residency at the United States Olympic Training Center, summer of 1997 and was selected to the medical team for the United States at the 1998 Goodwill Games. Dr. Sokoloff was appointed to the USA Olympic Medical Team for the 1999 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, Canada. He continues to be the team chiropractor for the two-time Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens of the NFL since 1999 as well as the University of Maryland Terps. To find out more about Dr. Sokoloff's work in the profession and an exciting new endeavor he is up to go to https://yalich.com/

Welcome Back No-Problem Parents!   Neurodevelopmental Delay- Brain Development and Behaviors - What's Chiropractic Got to Do with the Brain and Development   Listen to EP 104. Dr. Sara shares tips on the benefits of Pre & Postpartum Chiropractic Care for Momma & Baby   Bio: Dr. Sara Cuperus is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in sports, prenatal, and pediatric chiropractic care-one of very few in the St. Cloud area. After completing additional training, she earned pediatric certification through the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice and the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, so you can feel confident she's able to give every member of your family excellent care, no matter how small. With a background in athletic training, over 20 years of sports injury experience, training in the Graston Technique, and Certified in Structure and Function Dry Needling, Dr. Sara is also one of the area's leading providers for athletic performance and injuries. Dr. Sara has completed multiple internships at the United States Olympic Training Center, treating athletes training in a variety of sports. She has also traveled nationally and internationally working with various sporting events, like the CSIT World Sports Games in Tortosa, Spain. Whether you're recovering from an injury, preparing for childbirth, or simply maintaining wellness with regular adjustments, Dr. Sara is committed to providing you with the best care possible. She and her husband live in Sartell and have been blessed with 2 amazing daughters. Certifications: Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic Certified Webster Technique Certified Graston Technique Specialist Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Certified Athletic Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist Structure and Function Dry Needling Certified   Learn more about Dr. Sara by clicking one of the links: https://www.facebook.com/ChiroPerformanceCenter Instagram: @performancectr   __________________________________________________________________________________   Are you ready to become a No-Problem Parent? Start here: Becoming a No-Problem Parent Parenting on-demand program. In just a few simple modules I'm gonna lay out for you the foundations for solving behavior issues in your family and with your children.  You can literally transform your child's behavior after watching just the first lesson.  Binge-watch the videos in just an hour and a half or complete the program lesson by lesson in four weeks. This program comes with a personalized strategy session and a downloadable workbook and an app!   Head over to Noproblemparents.com to get started TODAY!   The most common response I get from parents that have worked with me is “We wish we would've known of you years ago." So don't wait, schedule a call now: Jaci's Calendar   __________________________________________________________________________________   Have you heard about our book, No-Problem Parenting; Raising Your Kiddos with More Confidence and Less Fear! Order your copy HERE   Want access to ALL of Jaci's favorite resources, training, parenting course, and all things No-Problem Parenting? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER and get the free Make it Right PDF Download. Listen to Episodes 9 and 23 for more info on the benefits of The Make it Right Technique! Follow us on FB Follow us on IG Follow us on LinkedIn     Hugs and High Fives,   Jaci  

 This week's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from Dr. Megan Neyer. Dr. Neyer has worked with executives, coaches and elite athletes for 20 years at organizations such as Coca Cola and the United States Olympic Training Center. Understanding and applying mental training techniques to young athletes is crucial for their overall development and performance in sports. Finding the right balance in teaching methods, providing positive reinforcement. And addressing any anxiety issues can help children develop their mental skills while reducing the possibility of burnouts or quitting. Dr. Neyer received her undergraduate and doctorate degrees with emphases in performance and health psychology from the University of Florida. And, is a licensed and nationally certified counselor, certified NET practitioner, certified health coach and neurofeedback practitioner. She is a former world-class competitive diver whose accomplishments include being an Olympian on 3 and 10-meter, a World Springboard Champion, 15-time US Diving National Champion, 8-time SEC and NCAA champion, and multi-time international champion. The World Clinic is coming right up after the summer. Book your ticket to Dallas, Texas from September 6th through 9th. Go to swimmingcoach.org to sign up. Our Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIM ANGELFISH:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. ⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND:⁠⁠⁠⁠ SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care. ⁠⁠⁠⁠IMAGINE SWIMMING:⁠⁠⁠⁠ NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VASA:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DESTRO SWIM TOWERS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimcoach #swimmer

Welcome Back No-Problem Parents! Today my special guest and personal chiropractor Dr. Cuperus is going to share the benefits of chiropractic care for mommas and your baby! Did you know that chiropractic care helps babies' digestion, ear infections, cholic, immunity, and overall strength?   And guest what?   Chiro care also helps mom's with digestion, back pain, labor, improved function in the nervous system, and it can aid in a smoother delivery and decrease the severity of postpartum depression.   Dr. Sara Cuperus is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in sports, prenatal, and pediatric chiropractic care-one of very few in the St. Cloud area. After completing additional training, she earned pediatric certification through the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice and the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, so you can feel confident she's able to give every member of your family excellent care, no matter how small.   With a background in athletic training, over 20 years of sports injury experience, training in the Graston Technique, and Certified in Structure and Function Dry Needling, Dr. Sara is also one of the area's leading providers for athletic performance and injuries. Dr. Sara has completed multiple internships at the United States Olympic Training Center, treating athletes training in a variety of sports. She has also traveled nationally and internationally working with various sporting events, like the CSIT World Sports Games in Tortosa, Spain.   Whether you're recovering from an injury, preparing for childbirth, or simply maintaining wellness with regular adjustments, Dr. Sara is committed to providing you the best care possible.   She and her husband live in Sartell and have been blessed with 2 amazing daughters.   Certifications: Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic Certified Webster Technique Certified Graston Technique Specialist Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Certified Athletic Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist Structure and Function Dry Needling Certified   Learn more about Dr. Sarah by clicking one of the links: https://www.facebook.com/ChiroPerformanceCenter Website: https://www.chiroperformancecenter.com/ IG: @performancectr   _____________________________________________________________________________________________   Thank You to H&S Heating and Air Conditioning for sponsoring today's podcast! Click the link below to learn more about H&S:    https://hsheatingandair.com/      _____________________________________________________________________________________________   We're Celebrating with 5 days of Black Friday is usually only one day but we are extending the special 5 days because of our 9-year anniversary.   We offer 30% OFF all coaching packages  Use coupon code HIGHFIVE for all 3 packages   Note: There are ONLY 5 VIP packages being sold! Get one before they're gone!     Coaching Packages       Navigating the Holiday Season with Ease and Grace! with Andee Robb,  Featuring: Melissa Deally     Watch the Full Video Here        BEAUTYCOUNTER The biggest sale is on for a very limited time check it out now! with Andee Robb     Check Out Here       Learn Self Hypnosis! Are you a person that thinks of the holidays as more of a burden than a celebration? Let's change that for you using self-hypnosis.    with Melissa Deally     Join Here       _____________________________________________________________________________________________   Are you ready to become a No-Problem Parent? Get Me Started!   Have you heard about our NEW BOOK! No-Problem Parenting; Raising Your Kiddos with More Confidence and Less Fear! Click Here to Purchase the Book and GET FREE SHIPPING  Your Copy   Want access to ALL of Jaci's favorite resources, trainings, parenting course and all things No-Problem Parenting? Learn more at https://www.noproblemparents.com/ Follow us on FB Follow us on IG Follow us on LinkedIn       Hugs and High Fives,   Jaci  

In this episode, we're talking about training for elite athletes and what it takes to achieve success at the highest level. Today's guest is Olympian Tyler Jewell. After graduating from Boston College as a Division I lacrosse player, Tyler was a 12-time member of the United States National Snowboard Team and competed in both the Torino and Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. In 2013, Tyler earned Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Weightlifting certifications. After years of building a foundation from the athletes perspective, he gained practical coaching experience at the Naval Tactical Athlete Program, the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and the Red Bull High Performance Training Center working directly with 300+ elite national and international athletes spanning across 108 disciplines. Tyler, welcome to the Athlete Brand Advisor podcast… In this episode: Why Tyler admires speed skater Olympian Dan Jansen Tyler talks about facing adversity in high school and how he found a personal training with Victor Terra Tyler and Greg share a laugh about working at Nashawtuc Country Club Why Tyler thinks gymnastics if important for young athletes Tyler talks about working with athletes from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Tyler's shares his mentors that helped him get to the Olympics, including his parents, Victor Terra and Per Lundstam, Redbull Director of Performance Tyler talks about working for Redbull and working with the best athletes in the country Why New England is special to Tyler  Tyler shares a favorite memory of playing for legendary Lincoln-Sudbury football coach, Tom Lopez Tyler talks about the value of media training Why integrity matters to Tyler and is one of his core personality traits Why an athlete's social media matters to Redbull How Tyler started to realized the value of athlete branding and chronology of being an athlete Tyler talks about training sessions and underlying themes that he weaves into his training sessions. Tyler describes his opening ceremony experience at the Olympics  in 2006 Greg talks about working with luge athlete, Olympian Julia Clukey Tyler talks about the mental health challenge for athletes when the Olympics are over. Insights from Tyler on early specialization in sports Greg talks about identifying an athlete's passion and how it helps them build their brand faster Show links: Athletic Tutor AthleticTutor.co Tyler Jewell's website TylerJewell.com Pliable Athlete Branding  https://www.pliablemarketing.com/athlete   Connect with Tyler @athletictutor.co

In 2016, Jay Thooft founded Performance Excellence & Recovery Consulting (PERC) - a consulting firm dedicated to providing developing athletes the tools necessary to elevate their mental game and perform in the face of stress, pressure, and adversity. Before PERC, Jay spent several years at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs spending hundreds of sessions working with the world's best athletes to elevate their performance. Jay's work at the USOTC led to a realization that it wasn't just athletes at the highest level that needed high performance psychology training - it was all athletes that stood to benefit. PERC rapidly became an industry leader in setting the standard for high performance psychology training for developing athletes in the Greater Denver. To date, Jay oversees the mental performance training for 16 youth sport organizations and impacts approximately 5000 athletes, parents, and coaches every year. With experience working with athletes and performers at the Olympic, National, College, and High School levels, Jay looks forward to bringing his almost decade of experience in his mission to help you achieve higher levels of performance! TrainWithPERC is a reflection of Jay's mission to increase the accessibility of high performance psychology training so any athlete has the opportunity to show up and perform their best in the moments that matter most. You can learn more about Jay via his website trainwithperc.com and connect with him on Instagram and Youtube   And here is access to the free guide Jay mentioned in the show: trainwithperc.com/freeguide For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit jamesowenroberts.com and connect with him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Jay Thooft - Mindset MattersToday we hear from a coach of the mind, Jay Thooft (@trainwithperc). Jay is dedicated to providing developing athletes with the tools necessary to elevate their mental game and perform in the face of stress, pressure, and adversity. Currently, he oversees the mental performance training for 16 organisations in the Greater Denver area in the US and impacts approximately 5000 athletes, performers, executives, business owners, parents, and coaches every year. Prior to this, Jay spent several years at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs where he worked with some of the world's best athletes. In this conversation, Jay shares his 3-part philosophy to training the mind, where pressure comes from and how to handle it, how he works with parents, the myth of mental toughness, and much more. You can check Jay out on his website www.trainwithperc.com or on his awesome YouTube channel.Jay and I also discuss:The young athlete who first got him excited about working with youth;The importance of developing self-awareness;Over-investment, and the problem that arises when a child attaches too much of their identity to their sport;The importance of taking value-driven actions in the face of emotion;The best advice Jay ever received;Integrating the mental side of sport into the experience; andMuch more. Download Jay's free guide for better mental preparation at www.trainwithperc.com/freeguideKia ora!If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps me keep producing the show. I also love hearing your feedback!Sign up for Craig's free weekly newsletter by scrolling down. It's full of research-backed, practical ideas for helping youth athletes defend against injury, overtraining and burning out.Follow Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrison

 In 2016, Jay founded Performance Excellence & Recovery Consulting (PERC) - a consulting firm dedicated to providing developing athletes the tools necessary to elevate their mental game and perform in the face of stress, pressure, and adversity.  Before PERC, Jay spent several years at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs spending hundreds of sessions working with the world's best athletes to elevate their performance. His work at the USOTC led to a realization that it wasn't just athletes at the highest level that needed high performance psychology training - it was all athletes that stood to benefit.  Jay has helped thousands of athletes, performances, corporate executives, and business owners achieve their goals by elevating their ability to mentally perform so they can show up as the best versions of themselves in those moments that matter most to them.  trainwithperc.com/freeguide  instagram.com/trainwithperc 

Jay Thooft - Mindset MattersToday we hear from a coach of the mind, Jay Thooft (@trainwithperc). Jay is dedicated to providing developing athletes with the tools necessary to elevate their mental game and perform in the face of stress, pressure, and adversity. Currently, he oversees the mental performance training for 16 organisations in the Greater Denver area in the US and impacts approximately 5000 athletes, performers, executives, business owners, parents, and coaches every year. Prior to this, Jay spent several years at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs where he worked with some of the world's best athletes. In this conversation, Jay shares his 3-part philosophy to training the mind, where pressure comes from and how to handle it, how he works with parents, the myth of mental toughness, and much more. You can check Jay out on his website www.trainwithperc.com or on his awesome YouTube channel.Jay and I also discuss:The young athlete who first got him excited about working with youth;The importance of developing self-awareness;Over-investment, and the problem that arises when a child attaches too much of their identity to their sport;The importance of taking value-driven actions in the face of emotion;The best advice Jay ever received;Integrating the mental side of sport into the experience; andMuch more. Download Jay's free guide for better mental preparation at www.trainwithperc.com/freeguideKia ora!If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps me keep producing the show. I also love hearing your feedback!Sign up for Craig's free weekly newsletter by scrolling down. It's full of research-backed, practical ideas for helping youth athletes defend against injury, overtraining and burning out.Follow Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrison

In 2016, Jay Thooft founded Performance Excellence & Recovery Consulting (PERC) - a consulting firm dedicated to providing developing athletes the tools necessary to elevate their mental game and perform in the face of stress, pressure, and adversity.Before PERC, Jay spent several years at the United States Olympic Training Center  in Colorado Springs spending hundreds of sessions working with the world's best athletes to elevate their performance. Jay's work at the USOTC led to a realization that it wasn't just athletes at the highest level that needed high performance psychology training - it was all athletes that stood to benefit. PERC rapidly became an industry leader in setting the standard for high performance psychology training for developing athletes in the Greater Denver. To date, Jay oversees the mental performance training for 16 youth sport organizations and impacts approximately 5000 athletes, parents, and coaches every year. With experience working with athletes and performers at the Olympic, National, College, and High School levels, Jay looks forward to bringing his almost decade of experience in his mission to help you achieve higher levels of performance!TrainWithPERC is a reflection of Jay's mission to increase the accessibility of high performance psychology training so any athlete has the opportunity to show up and perform their best in the moments that matter most.https://www.trainwithperc.com

Do you have an aspiring athlete or performer at home? What do you think matters most to their success? Is it a natural ability? Skill? Determination? If you really want to know, my guest today Jay Tuft has the definitive answer. He's a mental performance expert, coach, and teacher who worked at the United States Olympic Training Center. There he spent hundreds of sessions with the world's best athletes to elevate their performance. Jay's tackled the mental side of so many sports - gymnastics, basketball, beach volleyball and so on - name a sport and he's probably coached an athlete in it. His incredible success led him to start his own practice. Through Performance Excellence & Recovery Consulting (PERC), he's bringing the benefits of mental training to athletes at all levels. He now oversees the mental performance training for 16 organizations and impacts over 5000 athletes, performers, executives, business owners, parents, and coaches every year. Today we'll explore how you as a parent can support the athlete or performer in your family, to achieve their very best.

Do you have an aspiring athlete or performer at home? What do you think matters most to their success? Is it a natural ability? Skill? Determination? If you really want to know, my guest today Jay Tuft has the definitive answer. He's a mental performance expert, coach, and teacher who worked at the United States Olympic Training Center. There he spent hundreds of sessions with the world's best athletes to elevate their performance. Jay's tackled the mental side of so many sports - gymnastics, basketball, beach volleyball and so on - name a sport and he's probably coached an athlete in it. His incredible success led him to start his own practice. Through Performance Excellence & Recovery Consulting (PERC), he's bringing the benefits of mental training to athletes at all levels. He now oversees the mental performance training for 16 organizations and impacts over 5000 athletes, performers, executives, business owners, parents, and coaches every year. Today we'll explore how you as a parent can support the athlete or performer in your family, to achieve their very best.

Are you prepared to be a high-performer when things get stressful?When things get tough and you start to feel the pressure of the situation do you rise to the occasion and perform at the best of your ability?There are 2 types of people in the world; when you are driving down the road and encounter a yellow light, some people slam on their breaks and some people accelerate to beat the light. What do you do when you you see a yellow light? In Episode 19, of The Every Breath Counts Podcast, I dive deep into the importance of consistency when it comes to Peak Performance in athletics with expert and coach Jay Thooft.Jay spent several years at the United States Olympic Training Center working with the world's best athletes to elevate their performance. His work at the USOTC led to a realization that it wasn't just athletes at the highest level that needed high performance psychology training – it was all athletes that stood to benefit. In 2016, Jay founded Performance Excellence & Recovery Consulting, a consulting firm dedicated to providing developing athletes the tools necessary to elevate their mental game and perform in the face of stress, pressure, and adversity.Lessons you will learn from this episode:How to identify when you are not not performing at your Peak levelWhat separates champions from competitorsHow to overcome your limitationsStrategies for training your mind to handle adversityHow to overcome self-doubtHow sports prepare children for challenges in lifeHow to separate your role from your identityContact JayWebsite: https://www.trainwithperc.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsY-kH-pNup_IIK2JVPalgTwitter: https://twitter.com/@PERConsultation/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perconsultation/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nfCheck out the Episode Web Page for detailsFollow Ryan Shekell and Every Breath Counts Podcast on InstagramFacebook

I met Marty at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and I love every moment I get to spend with him! His energy is infectious. He leaves this episode with a ton of golden nuggets of wisdom! Don't miss this one!

Amanda Thompson is an American female recurve archer from the United States.  She was coached by Terry Laney. She qualified for a position on the Junior US World Team and competed in the Junior World Archery Championships in Lilleshall, England. She was selected for USA Archery's Junior Dream Team. She won a position on the Junior US World Team and competed in the Junior World Archery Championships in Merida, Mexico. She was selected to be a Resident Athlete at the United States Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Amanda is currently the Chief of Student Maid. What has Amanda's experience been with Student Maid? (2:19) Amanda instantly fell in love with the Student Maid culture. It is a cleaning company but they provide so much more for their students. They are building the next generation of leaders.  Amanda started off answering phone calls and kept growing the company before becoming head of operations. She was living in Florida at the time and she was running day to day operations. They are all about each person being their own wheelhouse. They believe in not just doing what you love, but also doing what you are great at. One of Amanda's wheelhouse categories is teaching or coaching and developing skills. At Student Maid, they have a lot of workshops and different things you can learn. Amanda states that she needs to be teaching to feel happy and fulfilled.  Amanda is not from Florida but leaving the company was not an option when they moved. Amanda's boss did not want to lose Amanda just as much as Amanda did not want to leave the company and so they figured out how to make it work and that was how they came up with their ambassador program.  They have students running an entire company. That was how their program bloomed. Amanda manages students who learn how to run a company, they run in terms and graduate with a great resumé. Students can say that they worked in a business and that they have experience. How has the Pandemic affected Amanda and Student Maid? (11:43) Amanda believes a lot of business owners, leaders and companies are going through the same thing during the pandemic. It's been an unsure time as to what is going to happen next.  Student Maid has two parts to the business. They have the cleaning company and then they have Kristin Hadid LLC. Kristin wrote a book and she travels the world telling people how to treat their people. At Student Maid, they practise what Kristin teaches. Student Maid would not have remained open had it not been for Kristin. Kristin decided to use the pandemic as an opportunity to talk to people and other businesses about how to care for their employees during this difficult time.  They closed Student Maid at the beginning of the pandemic for their employees. They did not want to risk their employee's health and lives by making them go into other people's homes.  So even though they shut down for a short period of time, their people felt loved and supported during this trying year. They were meeting with their employees weekly despite being closed just to check in and make sure everyone was doing well.  How did Amanda transition from being a competitive archer to head of operations at Student Maid? (20:54) Amanda started archery when she was 10 and she excelled at it. She started to compete nationally and internationally. She made it onto some world teams and have the opportunity to live at the Olympic Training Center in San Diego under her head coach at the time.  Amanda, however, did not love archery, she was just good at it and once you get to a certain level with a sport, you have to love it. Amanda was passionate about teaching and so she stepped away from archery and became a preschool teacher. She was trying to find her passion and teaching was always behind it.  She ended up in Florida coaching Archery at an Eastern Sports Facility outside Gainesville. Still not quite satisfied, Amanda was still looking for jobs at the time. She accidentally ran into Student Maid and it sounded too good to be true.  She thought it was a fake scam on craigslist. She still applied, having never heard of Student Maid before. The interview was the first Interview Amanda has had where the company asked her to interview them to see if they were a good fit for her.  She thought that was really great and she saw the stuff they were doing for the students and the opportunities she would be able to have, coach and make her own. She dropped Archery and everything else and started to work for Student Maid full time.  Student Maid Student Maid is a cleaning and concierge service based in Gainesville, Florida dedicated to empowering the rising generation of leaders. Their goal is to empower them to approach their futures with confidence in themselves and in their leadership abilities. Resources Connect with Amanda: LinkedIn Student Maid: Website Bill Ellis bill@brandingpillars.com bill@brandingforresults.com +1 314-807-0923 www.brandingpillars.com www.brandingforresults.com Connect with Bill on LinkedIn Connect with Bill on Facebook Bill's Instagram: @wcellis   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first guest is here! Meredith Price shares her unique journey on becoming a sports dietitian that will leave you feeling inspired! Meredith is currently the Associate Director of Performance Nutrition at the University of Washington. Prior to her role at Washington she was a Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) Fellow at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado and traveled as a sports dietitian to the Rio Olympics in 2016. Meredith shares invaluable life lessons, challenges and rewards of her career path to becoming a sports RD.

Don Showalter for a 10th time served as head coach of the USA Basketball Men's Junior National Team October minicamp. He also is a 10-time USA Basketball gold medalist head coach while serving as head coach of USA men's U16 and U17 national teams from 2009-2018. In May 2016, he was hired as a coach director, USA Basketball youth and sport development division. Most recently, Showalter led the 2018 USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team to a 7-0 record and gold medal at the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup. In recognition of his leadership, he was named as a co-recipient of the 2018 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year award, an honor he shared with USA U17 women's head coach Carla Berube. Showalter and Berube also shared the 2017 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year honor. A high school coach for 42 years, Showalter's 2018 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year recognition was his 10th-straight such honor. He owns a perfect 62-0 record at the helm of USA Basketball U16 and U17 teams since the inaugural U16 competition in 2009. He has led the 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 USA men’s U16 national teams to gold medals, as well as top finishes for the 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 FIBA U17 World Cups. Further, Showalter was the U.S. Olympic Committee 2012 Volunteer Coach of the Year. In addition to winning gold medals for the USA, Showalter has led nine previous fall USA Junior National Team minicamps each October at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which help prepare the USA men for future competitions. Showalter was the USA head coach in the 1998 Nike Hoop Summit and for the North Team in the 1998 USA Basketball Men’s Youth Development Festival. He was the coordinator for a youth clinic hosted by USA Basketball in New York in 2004, and he served as chair of the USA Basketball Cadet and Youth Committee (now the Developmental National Team Committee) from 2001-08. Showalter compiled a 601-346 overall record (.635 winning percentage) during his 42 seasons as a high school head coach, including 16 district titles and six state tournament appearances. In 2015-16, his fourth and final year at Iowa City High School, his team finished 13-10, was a co-champion of the Mississippi Division of the Mississippi Valley Conference, and Showalter was named the 2016 Mississippi Valley Division Coach of the Year in the MVC. While at Mid-Prairie High School (Iowa) from 1984-85 to 2011-12, Showalter tallied a 446-202 (.688) record, and in eight seasons (1976-84) as the head coach at Central Elkader High School (Iowa), he totaled a 108-63 (.632) record. Showalter earned the 2004 National Association of Basketball Coaches Advocacy Award. In 2009, he was honored by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association as the National Coach of the Year, and he was an Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year 10 times (1981, 1982, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2016). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

Midknight Robin and Kerry Adderly welcomes to the show Kanji Oyama from the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Oyama capped off this years season with a gold medal performance at the Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru. They discuss the college gymnastics coaches preseason poll, is it a big deal that Yul Moldauer did not compete in the Oklahoma intrasquad,Penn State men's gymnastics, and the outlook of the men’s junior national team.  

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Dr. Jon Mulholland on the show to discuss how to get involved on the medical team for Olympic athletes. Dr. Mulholland has acted as the Chiropractic Consultant for the United States Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY, and has traveled extensively as one of the team chiropractors for the US Bobsled & Skeleton Teams. He has worked multiple World Championship events in a variety of sports, and has treated athletes from dozens of different countries. He was also the Sports Medicine & Performance Enhancement consultant for the New Zealand Cycling Teams at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, where he helped the team win two Olympic medals. In this episode, we discuss: -How health professionals can get involved with Olympic Athletes -Jon’s experiences working in the Olympic village -Common misconceptions about the Chiropractic and Physical Therapy professions -Key habits that high-level athletes have developed to enhance their performance -And so much more!   “If the athlete thinks it works—it works. Period.”   “Have a good skillset and be a good person.”   “If you’ve ever worked with sport, it sounds glamorous, but it rarely is.”   “Show up every day.”   “It’s a long-term commitment in the world of Olympics.”   For more information on Jonathan: Dr. Mulholland has earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He also holds two post-graduate qualifications in sports chiropractic, in addition to being a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Mulholland has acted as the Chiropractic Consultant for the United States Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY, and has traveled extensively as one of the team chiropractors for the US Bobsled & Skeleton Teams. He has worked multiple World Championship events in a variety of sports, and has treated athletes from dozens of different countries. He was also the Sports Medicine & Performance Enhancement consultant for the New Zealand Cycling Teams at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, where he helped the team win two Olympic medals. He lectures regularly around the world and treats patients at his private clinic when he isn’t traveling. He currently lives in Plattsburgh, NY with his wife and two children where he spends most of the year trying to stay warm.   Resources discussed on this show: Ideal Athlete Chiropractic Website Jon Mulholland Twitter Ideal Athlete Chiropractic Facebook United States Olympic Committee Website Rehab Therapy Operational Best Practices Forum   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

Midknight Robin hosts today’s show with U.S. National team member Kanji Oyama from the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. After U.S, Championships concluded Oyama was selected to represent the nation at the Pan American Championships. Oyama talks about the upcoming international assignment, University of Illinois at Chicago dropping their gymnastics program at after the season, and winning championships with Oklahoma.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/ Named the first ever Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at CSU-Pueblo in 2009, Hedrick boasts a wealth of experience that CSU-Pueblo student-athletes soak up like a sponge. A former strength and conditioning coach at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for three years, Hedrick spent 12 years at the United States Air Force Academy – three as an assistant strength and conditioning coach before moving into the head strength coach role, a position he held for nine years. At the Air Force Academy, he was personally responsible for the strength and conditioning programs for football and volleyball while overseeing the entire strength and conditioning program. Most recently, Hedrick was at the National Strength and Conditioning Association headquarters in Colorado Springs, where he first served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, then into the education department as the NSCA Education Coordinator until 2009. During his career Hedrick has worked with a variety of athletes, from elementary school age athletes to athletes at the professional and Olympic level, including athletes who have medaled in the Olympic games (Bonnie Blair, speed skating and Matt Ghaffari, Greco-Roman Wrestling). A frequent writer, Hedrick has been published over 100 times in a variety of publications on a variety of topics related to strength and conditioning and has published a book on strength and conditioning for football along with numerous DVD’s on a variety of topics related to strength and conditioning. In addition, Hedrick has spoken at numerous conferences and clinics, both nationally and internationally, including Guatemala, Japan, Australia, and China. In 2003, Hedrick was selected by his peers as the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Hedrick, a graduate of Cal State-Chico in 1989, who earned his Master’s from Cal State-Fresno, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist of Distinction (CSCS*D) a Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (FNSCA) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC). He and his wife Stephanie reside in Pueblo and have two children, Lindsey and Brandon. In addition to coaching, Hedrick also competes in the sport of weightlifting and finished third at the National Masters Weightlifting Championships in 2009. In This Episode We Discuss: What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.Importance of being yourself.  The value of publishing and its effect on your career.  Advancing groups based on historical averages.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/ Named the first ever Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at CSU-Pueblo in 2009, Hedrick boasts a wealth of experience that CSU-Pueblo student-athletes soak up like a sponge. A former strength and conditioning coach at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for three years, Hedrick spent 12 years at the United States Air Force Academy – three as an assistant strength and conditioning coach before moving into the head strength coach role, a position he held for nine years. At the Air Force Academy, he was personally responsible for the strength and conditioning programs for football and volleyball while overseeing the entire strength and conditioning program. Most recently, Hedrick was at the National Strength and Conditioning Association headquarters in Colorado Springs, where he first served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, then into the education department as the NSCA Education Coordinator until 2009. During his career Hedrick has worked with a variety of athletes, from elementary school age athletes to athletes at the professional and Olympic level, including athletes who have medaled in the Olympic games (Bonnie Blair, speed skating and Matt Ghaffari, Greco-Roman Wrestling). A frequent writer, Hedrick has been published over 100 times in a variety of publications on a variety of topics related to strength and conditioning and has published a book on strength and conditioning for football along with numerous DVD’s on a variety of topics related to strength and conditioning. In addition, Hedrick has spoken at numerous conferences and clinics, both nationally and internationally, including Guatemala, Japan, Australia, and China. In 2003, Hedrick was selected by his peers as the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Hedrick, a graduate of Cal State-Chico in 1989, who earned his Master’s from Cal State-Fresno, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist of Distinction (CSCS*D) a Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (FNSCA) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC). He and his wife Stephanie reside in Pueblo and have two children, Lindsey and Brandon. In addition to coaching, Hedrick also competes in the sport of weightlifting and finished third at the National Masters Weightlifting Championships in 2009. In This Episode We Discuss: What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.Importance of being yourself.  The value of publishing and its effect on your career.  Advancing groups based on historical averages.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

In this episode, The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm and The Plaid Horse Editor Sissy Wickes discuss the United States Olympic Training Center opportunities for equestrians and also sit down with Lake Placid Amateur Owner Champion, Nilani Trent. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/ Ted Perlak was named head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Delaware in May, 2014. He was promoted to the position of assistant athletic director for strength & conditioning in March, 2015 and earned the title of assistant athletic director for sports performance/head strength and conditioning coach in January, 2017. In July 2018, Ted was named Associate Athletic director for Sports Performance/head Strength and Conditioning coach. At Delaware, Perlak is responsible for oversight of all operations of the strength and conditioning department, including staff supervision, budget management, facility maintenance, and administrative duties. Working in unison with Senior Associate AD for Health, Well-Being, and Sports Performance Eric Laudano, Perlak works with specific sports in developing the physical strength, endurance, flexibility and agility of Delaware's athletes. He designs programs customized to each sport's specific needs, oversees maintenance of the varsity weight training facilities, and works closely with the Sports Performance team in enhancing the overall health and wellness for sport programs and student-athletes. His primary role is working with the UD men's basketball program with secondary duties with women's basketball and baseball. “It's a great honor to be named the head strength & conditioning coach at the University of Delaware,” said Perlak when accepting the role. “During the interview process I had the opportunity to see the vision of the administration and it is something I'm excited to be a part of. The opportunity to work with so many great coaches makes this 100 percent a place my family and I want to be.” Perlak most recently worked as strength &?conditioning coach at Colonial Athletic Association foe Elon (N.C.) University in 2013-14 where he oversaw a 17-sport program, including football. Perak previously spent eight seasons at Fordham University, including the final six as the head strength and conditioning coach. While at the Bronx, N.Y. school, he worked closely with the football, basketball, soccer, softball, and track and field teams. Prior to his stint at Fordham, Perlak served as the director of strength and conditioning at Iona College for two years. While at Iona, he was responsible for the design, implementation and coaching of all varsity athletic programs. He also supervised and organized staff participation in off-season and preseason workout sessions. Perlak served as the strength and conditioning coordinator at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pa., in 2004 where he designed and executed the strength and conditioning program. He was also responsible for off-season and preseason workouts. Perlak has been involved with the United States Olympic Training Center, serving as a strength and conditioning resident intern from January until May of 2004. In that role he assisted the staff in developing and implementing programs for Olympic, Olympic hopefuls, Pan-American, and Paralympic individual athletes and national teams. A 2001 graduate of Worcester (Mass.) State College, Perlak was a four-year starter and two-time captain with the football team before earning a bachelor's degree in health science with a concentration in exercise science. Following a year in which he served as the strength and conditioning coordinator at his alma mater, Perlak worked at Temple University as an assistant and earned his master's degree in sport administration there in 2004. A native of Pittsfield, Mass., Perlak and his wife, Christine, have a daughter, Rueby Mae. In This Episode We Discuss: What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.Sports performance team collaboration. Having consistency within the S&C department. How to acclimate athletes when they arrive to campus.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/ Ted Perlak was named head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Delaware in May, 2014. He was promoted to the position of assistant athletic director for strength & conditioning in March, 2015 and earned the title of assistant athletic director for sports performance/head strength and conditioning coach in January, 2017. In July 2018, Ted was named Associate Athletic director for Sports Performance/head Strength and Conditioning coach. At Delaware, Perlak is responsible for oversight of all operations of the strength and conditioning department, including staff supervision, budget management, facility maintenance, and administrative duties. Working in unison with Senior Associate AD for Health, Well-Being, and Sports Performance Eric Laudano, Perlak works with specific sports in developing the physical strength, endurance, flexibility and agility of Delaware's athletes. He designs programs customized to each sport's specific needs, oversees maintenance of the varsity weight training facilities, and works closely with the Sports Performance team in enhancing the overall health and wellness for sport programs and student-athletes. His primary role is working with the UD men's basketball program with secondary duties with women's basketball and baseball. “It's a great honor to be named the head strength & conditioning coach at the University of Delaware,” said Perlak when accepting the role. “During the interview process I had the opportunity to see the vision of the administration and it is something I'm excited to be a part of. The opportunity to work with so many great coaches makes this 100 percent a place my family and I want to be.” Perlak most recently worked as strength &?conditioning coach at Colonial Athletic Association foe Elon (N.C.) University in 2013-14 where he oversaw a 17-sport program, including football. Perak previously spent eight seasons at Fordham University, including the final six as the head strength and conditioning coach. While at the Bronx, N.Y. school, he worked closely with the football, basketball, soccer, softball, and track and field teams. Prior to his stint at Fordham, Perlak served as the director of strength and conditioning at Iona College for two years. While at Iona, he was responsible for the design, implementation and coaching of all varsity athletic programs. He also supervised and organized staff participation in off-season and preseason workout sessions. Perlak served as the strength and conditioning coordinator at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pa., in 2004 where he designed and executed the strength and conditioning program. He was also responsible for off-season and preseason workouts. Perlak has been involved with the United States Olympic Training Center, serving as a strength and conditioning resident intern from January until May of 2004. In that role he assisted the staff in developing and implementing programs for Olympic, Olympic hopefuls, Pan-American, and Paralympic individual athletes and national teams. A 2001 graduate of Worcester (Mass.) State College, Perlak was a four-year starter and two-time captain with the football team before earning a bachelor's degree in health science with a concentration in exercise science. Following a year in which he served as the strength and conditioning coordinator at his alma mater, Perlak worked at Temple University as an assistant and earned his master's degree in sport administration there in 2004. A native of Pittsfield, Mass., Perlak and his wife, Christine, have a daughter, Rueby Mae. In This Episode We Discuss: What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.Sports performance team collaboration. Having consistency within the S&C department. How to acclimate athletes when they arrive to campus.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Jeff Bracken is the Group Vice President and General Manager, Lexus Division Toyota Motor North America  In his role as Group Vice President and General Manager for Lexus, Jeff Bracken is responsible for new and Lexus Certified sales, dealer development, production, supply, marketing, PR, and customer services, including fixed operations for the continental US.  Since Joining Toyota in 1978, Bracken has served in numerous positions across the company, many in field operations, including general manager for Los Angeles, Portland, and Lexus Western regions. From 2010-2013 he was vice president, sales, for Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. in Torrance, California. I was honored to speak to him, his wife and, the Lexus dealers across the country at their "Dealer" meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel and the United States Olympic Training Center located in Olympic City USA. Get a glimpse into the culture of Lexus and how they created the new normal in the Luxury car industry.  John Register is a long jump silver medalist and American record holder from the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia. His business, Inspired Communications International, LLC, shows business leaders how to "Hurdle Adversity, and create their new normal" through his change management experiential keynotes.  Folllw John on all social media platforms at Johnregister.com  

Ted Perlak Assistant Athletic Director for Strength & Conditioning University of Delaware How Ted Got Started in Development of Your Staff Sport Coach Relationships Starting Over of as a New Coach Durability Five Things every coach wants and every athlete needs Adjusting the facility Communication at the beginning of the year to add buy-in The lost art of technique Not what you emphasis it what you tolerate and what you allow Its about Progress The Four "Knows" of Programming Why you Eat the Frog First Fitting exercises in the Training template Back to Front Approach The Conjugated Tier System under Prilepin's Table Training Schedules Two 2-Week Microcycle Collision vs Contact vs Non-Contact Sports Preparing for Practice Using Velocity Based Training In-Season SS Yoke bar and Chains for squat progressions Expecting the Worse to be surprised Nutrition with Athletes The added benefits of Velocity based Training What is the biggest challenge with Freshman What Coach Perlak does to make himself a better coach The internet and strength & conditioning There are two types of strength coaches Advice for Young Strength Coaches What Ted Learned from Joe DeFranco Personalities and Communications Elitefts™ Sports Performance Podcast on iTunes Articles by Ted Perlak The Ted Perlak File Ted Perlak, who spent the last 12 years as a strength & conditioning coach at the NCAA Division I level, has been named head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Delaware, Director of Athletics and Recreation Services Eric Ziady announced Friday. Perlak, who most recently worked as strength & conditioning coach at Colonial Athletic Association newcomer Elon University, will begin his tenure at Delaware on May 19. “We are excited to have Ted join the Blue Hens family and serve as the leader of our strength and conditioning program,” said Ziady. “This position is critical to the success of our athletics teams here at Delaware and we are confident that Ted’s knowledge and innovation in this area along with his hard work and dedication will help prepare our student-athletes for great success on the playing fields.” At Delaware, Perlak will be responsible for the strength and conditioning efforts for Delaware's 21 sports programs and nearly 600 student-athletes, designing and implementing strength and conditioning plans for all of the Blue Hen men's and women's athletic teams. His primary role will be working with the UD football and volleyball programs. “It’s a great honor to be named the head strength & conditioning coach at the University of Delaware,” said Perlak. “During the interview process I had the opportunity to see the vision of the administration and it is something I’m excited to be a part of. The opportunity to work with Coach (Dave) Brock and his staff along with all the other coaches makes this 100 percent a place my family and I want to be. I can’t wait to get started.” Perlak spent the 2013-14 season at Elon, a current member of the Southern Conference that sponsors 17 intercollegiate sports, including football. The Phoenix will join the CAA as a full-time member in all sports this fall. “I am really excited to welcome Ted and his family to the University of Delaware,” said Brock, who will begin his second season as head coach this fall. “This hire represents a great opportunity to upgrade one of the most critical areas of all successful football programs. I can't wait for Ted to get going with our players as we enter the summer phase of our strength and conditioning.” Perak previously spent eight seasons at Fordham University, including the last six seasons as the head strength and conditioning coach. While at the Bronx, N.Y. school, he worked closely with the football, basketball, soccer, softball, and track and field teams. Prior to his stint at Fordham, Perlak served as the director of strength and conditioning at Iona College for two years. While at Iona, he was responsible for the design, implementation and coaching of all varsity athletic programs. He also supervised and organized staff participation in off-season and preseason workout sessions. Perlak served as the strength and conditioning coordinator at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pa., in 2004 where he designed and executed the strength and conditioning program. He was also responsible for off-season and preseason workouts. Perlak has been involved with the United States Olympic Training Center, serving as a strength and conditioning resident intern from January until May of 2004. In that role he assisted the staff in developing and implementing programs for Olympic, Olympic hopefuls, Pan-American, and Paralympic individual athletes and national teams. A 2001 graduate of Worcester (Mass.) State College, Perlak was a four-year starter and two-time captain with the football team before earning a bachelor's degree in health science with a concentration in exercise science. Following a year in which he served as the strength and conditioning coordinator at his alma mater, Perlak worked at Temple University as an assistant and earned his master's degree in sport administration there in 2004. A native of Pittsfield, Mass., Perlak and his wife, Christine, have a daughter, Rueby Mae. University of Delaware Athletics

Hannah Gaveske is a Certified Athletic Trainer in her third year at the United States Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California.  She talks about her experiences there as well as about working BMX Supercross events and on several Dew Extreme Sports Tour stops.  We also talk about the USOC's Sports Medicine Volunteer Program as well. Hannah was previously employed at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa where she worked with Chris Norton, a Luther College athlete who had sustained a spinal cord injury.  She was instrumental in helping Chris form SCI CAN--a non-profit organization whose mission is to support those with spinal cord injury and neurological disorders. She talks about this in this episode.  Please visit the link below to learn more. SCI CAN Foundation

Guest: Randall Wilber, PhD Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Dr. Randall Wilber is a senior sport physiologist at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Wilber oversees the operation of the Athlete Performance Laboratory and works closely with America's best athletes and coaches. Hear Dr. Wilbur as he discusses how Olympic athletes train for extreme environmental conditions.

Guest: Randall Wilber, PhD Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Dr. Randall Wilber is a senior sport physiologist at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Wilber oversees the operation of the Athlete Performance Laboratory and works closely with America's best athletes and coaches. Hear Dr. Wilber talk about his work and what life is like for athletes who live and train at the US Olympic Training Center.