Podcasts about velocity based training

Mark Weisman is a great example of how strong coaching relationships can come full circle. I had the chance to coach and work with Mark earlier in his career, so it's been special to watch his path unfold from athlete to coach at the highest levels of sport.A former standout running back at University of Iowa, Mark became one of the most productive backs in program history. After college, he spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals before transitioning into strength and conditioning after a short career in medical salesMark then returned to Iow a as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football, later became Director of Sports Performance at Southeast Missouri State University, and continued building his career in professional baseball. He now serves with the Chicago Cubs as Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach. $1 Trial Membership to SCN

Hewitt Tomlin and James Peters are the co-founders of TeamBuildr, a leading training platform used by strength and conditioning coaches from high school athletics to the NFL. Former teammates and roommates at Johns Hopkins University, they created TeamBuildr after seeing how outdated spreadsheets and manual systems slowed coaches down.Hewitt leads the business side of the company, overseeing growth and customer experience, while James drives the technical vision and product development. Together, they built TeamBuildr into a trusted, bootstrapped company serving coaches around the world.In this episode, we discuss entrepreneurship, building software that solves real coaching problems, lessons from scaling a business, staying independent, and where sports performance technology is headed next.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Tyson Maher, Remote Coach & ZOAR Athlete, talks about what hot & what's not in the land of performance tools.  We talk extensively about Blood Flow Restriction, Velocity Based Training, Isocapnic Trainers & Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and where these things can fall into a more balance program.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Q0NZ6KFGQA» Free Educational Content: https://zoarfitness.com/articles» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Yosef's video and audio went out at 38:00 mark.We talk all about plyos this week - will recap the missed part when we do 286-300.___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

Adam Archuleta is a former first-round NFL draft pick whose career has spanned elite football, broadcasting, and performance leadership. A standout at Arizona State University, he earned Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year honors before being selected 20th overall in the 2001 NFL Draft.Archuleta played seven seasons in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, and Chicago Bears, building a reputation as one of the league's most physical and productive safeties. After football, he transitioned into broadcasting with major networks including CBS Sports and ESPN.On this episode, we discuss his NFL journey, the methodology behind his training, the coaches who helped develop his power and explosiveness, lessons from broadcasting, leadership, and the future of high performance.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Yosef and I start the episode talking about a recent social media call out by Antonio Squillante about Joe Kenn. We then re-dive into last week's talk about dynamic correspondence. After that we discuss how Yuri and other great coaches admired Doc Yessis. We end the conversation today with conversations on what plyometrics really mean, as well as other topics. Enjoy, not a dull moment here. ___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

Cameron Smith is a former standout linebacker whose career has taken him from major college football to the NFL and now into sports technology. A four-year starter and two-time captain at USC Trojans, he earned multiple All-Pac-12 honors and became one of the program's top defensive leaders.He was selected by Minnesota Vikings in the 2019 NFL Draft, where he competed at the professional level before overcoming a serious heart condition that reshaped his path and perspective.Today, Smith works with PlayerData, helping teams use data to improve training, recovery, speed, and athlete readiness. On this episode, we discuss leadership, adversity, life in the NFL, and the future of athlete performance.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

In this episode Justin talks with Mike Jolly on the importance of neck training. From reducing the risk of concussion to CTE - neck strength is vital for ALL athletes. Find out why in this episode.Research Mike Mentions: https://www.iron-neck.com/pages/neck-strength-research___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

The big topic from the book this week was Dynamic Correspondence which is right up Yosef's alley due to his experience with Dr. Yessis and Bondarchuk. We dive into how some companies and coaches think they are using Dynamic Correspondence but they miss the mark - learn how to avoid doing what they do. ___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

In this episode, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash, and Dr. Mike Lane explain why velocity-based training is a powerful tool for athletes who want to perform better without constantly feeling beat up. Instead of relying on grinders and fatigue-heavy sessions, they show how training with speed and intent can help athletes become more explosive, more efficient, and more prepared for sport. The big picture benefit is simple: you can build strength and power in a way that carries over to sprinting, jumping, changing direction, and competing by focusing on maximizing speed of contraction on every rep. They also make the case that velocity-based training is not just for elite lifters or sports scientists. Used well, it can help athletes make progress with less unnecessary soreness, joint stress, and wasted volume. The practical value is huge: better power production, better recovery management, and a useful and enjoyable way to match training to the real demands of sport. For athletes, that means a better chance of getting faster, stronger, and more powerful over time.  Enjoy! Links: Doug Larson on InstagramCoach Travis Mash on Instagram

Ash Samaniego is the Director of Women's Basketball Athletic Performance at UCLA Athletics, where he oversees strength and conditioning for one of the top programs in college basketball. Known for his high-energy coaching style and athlete-first approach, he plays a key role in preparing UCLA athletes for the demands of elite competition. Prior to UCLA, Samaniego served as Director of Athletic Performance at CSUN Athletics, working with multiple sports including basketball, baseball, tennis, beach volleyball, and golf. He also has private sector coaching experience, working with a wide range of athletes and general population clients. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Samaniego holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in kinesiology from CSUN, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, and is a USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Jim Malone joins the show to discuss his path from college football to Major League Baseball and now working with USA Weightlifting. We talk about talent identification, athlete development, coaching buy-in, and how former athletes can find new purpose through Olympic weightliftingLearn about USAW Talent ID:https://www.usaweightlifting.org/usaw-recruiting___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

Are you interested in learning about velocity-based training (VBT)? Have you heard of it before, but maybe not quite sure what you can do with it? Or are you someone that’s currently using it and looking to take your skills to the next level? If so, this episode with Travis Mash has you covered! Here […] The post Travis Mash on the Who, What, When and Why of Velocity-Based Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Nick and Ben Niemann represent one of football's most respected development stories; a pair of Iowa-bred linebackers who turned discipline, toughness, and football IQ into NFL careers.Both brothers starred at the University of Iowa, developing within one of college football's most fundamentally sound defensive systems. Ben entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and earned his way onto a roster through special teams excellence, reliability, and preparation. He became a key contributor and was part of a Super Bowl-winning team early in his career, a testament to his perseverance and football IQNick followed a similar developmental path, drafted in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Known for his speed and physicality, he carved out a role on special teams while continuing to develop defensively. He is currently a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, continuing the Niemann presence in the NFL$1 Trial Membership to SCN

In this week's episode Yosef and I dive into pages 211-225 of Supertraining and we talk about: recapping Dave Tate Table Talk podcast, electric stimulation for recovery/strength, drop jump height progression, and isometrics. ___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

Christos Iakovou is one of the most influential figures in the history of Olympic weightlifting. A former Olympian himself, competing in the 1968, 1972, and 1976 Summer Games, he later became the chief trainer of the Greek National Weightlifting Team and architect of what became known as the “Greek Dream Team.”Under his leadership, Greece rose to international dominance, earning 13 Olympic medals and more than 60 World and European Championship medals across the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympic cycles. Iakovou is known for building a culture of discipline, unity, and competitive excellence that shaped an entire generation of athletes and coaches. His methodology emphasized technical mastery, progressive overload, psychological resilience, and a relentless commitment to preparation.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

In these 15 pages of Supertraining Yosef and I talk about special strength training, training age, the thought process of elite strength coaches, whole body vibration training, and more.___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

In this episode hear from Coach Heidi Campo about what astronauts go through with respect to their physical preparation before, during, and after spaceflight. Heidi has a background in Spaceflight dating back to late 2023/early 2024.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Trent Luecke is the Customer Success Manager for TeamBuildr OS at TeamBuildr, where he helps gym owners save time, streamline operations, and deliver a better experience for their athletes and members.Before joining TeamBuildr, Trent spent six years owning and operating a personal training facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During that time, he coached over 400 clients, built long-term client relationships, and learned firsthand the realities of running a sports performance business, from programming and coaching to operations, retention, and growth.With nearly a decade in the fitness industry, Trent brings a unique blend of coaching experience and operational insight to the private sector. His passion lies in helping coaches solve complex problems, build sustainable systems, and create an experience that meets clients where they're at, without sacrificing quality or culture$1 Trial Membership to SCN

In these 15 pages the main topic is flexibility. Yosef and I dive into the examples of flexibility from the text and dive real deep into the PNF/FRC principles of active not passive flexibility. We also dive into full range motion lifting is flexibility training. ___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Need help maximizing recovery and performance with your athletes? Listen to Dr. Tyler Lesher explain how he helps his NBA Pro Caleb Martin stay on the court with various recovery modalities.___Learn About Hytro BFRhttps://hytro.com/pages/basketball?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=basketball&utm_content=journal&utm_term=mens-performance ___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

Tyler Lesher has worked in the NBA, UCLA Basketball, and now in the private sector with a professional athlete. In this episode, we break down what transfers across those settings—and what doesn't.We discuss why small recovery interventions matter, and how anecdotal experience shapes practice. We also touch on the difference between managing a full team vs. one athlete___Learn About Hytro BFRhttps://hytro.com/pages/basketball?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=basketball&utm_content=journal&utm_term=mens-performance ___From our sponsorsHawkin Dynamics

Today on the podcast we're joined by Dr. Lance Brooks, a biomechanist and physiologist whose work focuses on how force is actually produced and expressed in sport. Dr. Brooks serves as a faculty member at Bridgewater State University—which is also my alma mater—and he brings a rare combination of high-level research and real-world performance application.In this episode, we talk about sprint mechanics, acceleration, stretch–shortening cycle performance, and why some of the metrics coaches rely on may not mean what we think they mean. We dig into his critique of the Reactive Strength Index, the development of the Dynamic Rebound Index, and what it really means to evaluate force production in a mechanically sound way.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we get a chance to talk with Dr. Tim Suchomel who is the Sports Science Master's Program Director at the University of Pittsburg. Dr. Suchomel was one of my professors while at Pitt, an author of his own book on developing muscular strength, and has been involved with countless heavily cited research papers. Throughout the episode he touches on weightlifting variations and derivitives , catching versus not catching Olympic lifts,  and eccentric loading practices and protocols. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. 

This week Yosef and I cover 15 pages of Supertraining and this was DENSE topics covering: flexibility, cluster sets, psychological training, and much more.___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

My friend you’re in for a treat today! In this episode, we’re bringing back the man, the myth, the LEGEND – Joe Kenn, aka Big House Power. It’s been so cool watching this guys’ journey over the past 15 years. From top-tier D1 football S&C coach, to his time in the NFL with the Carolina […] The post Joe Kenn on Strongman Training, Strength Development, and Velocity-Based Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Coaching isn't just sets and reps. In this episode, Mark Fitzgerald (former NHL strength coach) shares why connection, listening, and keeping athletes available matter more than anything on the program.Learn More About Hytro BFR: https://hytro.com/pages/ice-hockey?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=hockey&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=mens-performance___From our sponsorsHawkin Dynamics

Doug Gray is the President of Gray Institute and Director of GIFT, the Institute's flagship mentorship program. As the son of founder Dr Gary Grey, Doug has spent his career advancing Applied Functional Science® (AFS), a system rooted in the integration of physical, biological, and behavioural sciences to optimise human movement.Founded in 1978, Gray Institute is recognized worldwide as the leading authority on AFS, educating more than 250,000 movement professionals through certifications, live events, digital education, and mentorship.Doug's leadership focuses on preserving the scientific integrity of AFS while expanding its practical application across performance, rehabilitation, and training environments.https://grayinstitute.com/ftm$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Mark Fitzgerald has worked across the NHL, OHL, and elite performance environments for nearly 20 years. As a strength and conditioning coach, consultant, and performance director, he shares real-world insights on recovery, performance, and preparing athletes to compete at the highest level. In this episode, we dive into how he uses BFR to improve sleep and readiness during travel.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Another 30 pages to get through in this episode as we talk plyos, speed work, Jay Schroeder and former NFL safety Adam Archuleta's training (Yosef know's Jay's mentor), and more...___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

Justin Ochoa is the founder of Gem Sessions, a high-performance basketball development organization based in Indianapolis. He works with athletes ranging from youth prospects to professional players, blending elite skill development with evidence-based strength, speed, and performance training. After recognizing the gaps that limited his own playing career, Justin committed to building a system that fully prepares athletes for the physical and mental demands of the game. In addition to coaching, he founded the Gem Sessions Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping youth athletes with the academic, athletic, and life resources needed to succeed beyond basketball.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast Austin talks with Wil Fleming. Wil is a long time strength coach and former thrower who specializes in velocity based training.  Throughout the episode he talks about his origins into VBT, how he currently uses it for athletes, and what are some of the most important metrics to be looking at while training and programming. If you are interested in velocity based training this is an episode for you. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. 

I speak with Jonah Rosner about the c word - conditioning. There seems to be a new trend in S&C where coaches don't want to do conditioning work with their athletes. In this episode you will learn why you need to condition them.Jonah Rosner is a sport scientist, performance coach, and the founder of Marathon Science, a platform dedicated to translating cutting-edge endurance research into practical insights for runners and hybrid athletes. Jonah previously worked in the NFL and now focuses on helping endurance athletes train smarter through evidence-based training, nutrition, and performance strategies.Connect with Jonah:Newsletter: https://marathonscience.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosnerperformance/___From our sponsorsTeamBuildr

This is Dylan's mission: As the Founder & CEO of G-TEC, I'm dedicated to revolutionizing sportswear and recovery products for athletes around the globe. My journey began as a professional American Football player, competing at the highest levels in the US, Sweden, Austria, and Germany. This experience gave me unique insights into the needs of athletes, which inspired me to establish G-TEC in 2021 with just € 300.Since then, G-TEC has become one of the fastest-growing sports brands in the world, with headquarters in The Netherlands and a US base in both Dallas, Texas & Miami, Florida. Our mission is to provide athletes with the best gear to enhance their performance, needs and $1 Trial Membership to SCN

In this episode Yosef and I cover 30 pages since I was away at the KU Sports Performance Clinic the week prior. We dive into the greatness of Coach Bondarchuk, Speed-Strength terminology, stretch shortening cycle, topography of movements, explosive/reactive strength, reaction times, and more...___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/stBuy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertrainingHawkin Dynamics

In this episode I get to speak with John Griffin who serves as the Director of Player Performance for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League. Griffin joined the Falcons after spending the past three seasons (2021-23) with the Los Angeles Rams, serving two seasons (2021-22) as assistant strength and conditioning coach and most recently associate director of strength and conditioning in 2023.---Learn More Here:https://hytro.com/pages/american-football?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=football&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=mens-performance___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

Jacob Ricketts, is a performance coach whose career spans Power Five college football and large-scale corporate wellness systems.Jacob currently serves as Health and Wellness Manager at BARD Materials, where he leads health, fitness, and performance initiatives for a non-traditional athletic population. In this role, he applies principles from high-performance sport to workforce health, resilience, and long-term well-being.Prior to transitioning into corporate wellness, Jacob spent nearly a decade in collegiate athletics working primarily in football. His experience includes roles at University of Colorado Boulder, Temple University, Northern Illinois University, and Stanford University.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Hear from John Griffin on how he is able to apply BFR with all his athletes. John works for the Atlanta Falcons as the Director of Player Performance and is able to use BFR with the team in many settings - find out how in his episode.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Learn about what happened this weekend at Lawrence and why you need to be there next year!___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Today's guest is Kosta Telegadas, a strength and conditioning coach whose career spans elite sport, tactical performance, and international human performance operations.Kosta holds a master's degree in Exercise Physiology (University of Miami). Early in his career, he gained hands-on experience through roles with VCU Sports Performance and EXOS, developing a strong foundation in programming, rehabilitation, and applied sports performance.He later transitioned into the tactical space, working as a S&C Specialist under the U.S. Department of Defense's Optimizing Human Weapon Systems contract, first with Solvere Technical Group and currently as a Site Lead with LMR Technical Group.Kosta now serves as Associate Director of International Business for the National Council on Strength & Fitness, where he helps expand education and professional standards globally.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

In this week's episode Yosef and I talk about: managing sport coaches, skill development, specialized exercises, and sport specific training. Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

Today's guest is Ryan Duey, the CEO and co-founder of Plunge, a company that has played a major role in bringing cold-water immersion and recovery practices into the mainstream.Ryan helped found Plunge with a focus on making high-quality, durable cold-plunge systems accessible to athletes, coaches, and everyday consumers alike. Under his leadership, Plunge has grown from a niche recovery concept into a widely recognized brand used across professional sports, fitness facilities, and homes worldwide.With a background rooted in entrepreneurship and product development, Ryan has been instrumental in bridging the gap between evidence-based recovery practices and real-world application. His work has helped normalize recovery as a foundational pillar of performance, health, and lifestyle, not just an afterthought.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

In this week's episode we cover: Oklahoma State Football study review, change in direction work, fitness fatigue vs supercompensation, and insecure coaches. Enjoy!Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

In this episode I talk with Otto and Troy about why mat drills could actually serve a purpose in team sports. You will be shocked to hear what my thoughts are.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Today's guest, Sam Feldman, is a strength and conditioning coach who works across traditional team sports and high-performance racing environments, applying a holistic approach to physical preparation, physiological development, recovery, and long-term athlete health.His background spans high school, collegiate, and professional sport, with previous roles at The Paideia School, Cressey Sports Performance, and the University of Georgia. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach within the Atlanta Braves organization, where he oversaw all aspects of physical preparation for professional baseball athletes.In that role, he was responsible for program design, weight room and coaching supervision, performance monitoring, conditioning, nutrition organization, budgeting, and in-season arm care for pitchers.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we sit down with legendary long time coach Dr. Bryan Mann. Coach Mann has been in the strength and conditioning field for decades  and is one of the grandfathers of Velocity Based Training. Throughout the episode he talks about who VBT training is right for, when to implement it with athletes, and human performance versus quality of life. If you have been curious about VBT Training this is an episode for you. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. 

In this episode Yosef and I talk about hypertrophy vs hyperplasia, neurology, atrophy, and over coaching. __Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

Iowa native Logan Ogden is in his first season as the director of men's basketball athletic performance for the University of Iowa men's basketball program.Ogden brings 14 years of experience with him to Iowa City, including the past four seasons as the director of strength and conditioning at Utah (2021-25), where he provided year-round comprehensive training for the Utes' men's basketball program.He also served in a director role at Utah State (2018-21) and Nebraska Omaha (2015-18), he was an assistant strength coach at Augustana University (2013-15) and served as a graduate assistant at South Dakota State (2011-13).Ogden was named to Silver Wave Media's list of most impactful strength and conditioning coaches in the country in August of 2022.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

In this episode we talk about muscle fiber shifting, muscle contraction types, collagen, energy storage and more. It is wild all this comes up in only pages 46-60 of Supertraining.Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

In this episode, Jared goes over different muscular tensions and how they relate to strength development, and covers the mistakes strength and conditioning professionals make when using VBT.