STRONG Life Podcast ep 333 This is a throwback interview I did with Louie Simmons, back in 2008. Back then, there were NO podcasts. I was using a landline to record these audio interviews for https://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com This was done after Louie released his book, The Westside Barbell Book of Methods. I devoured that book in NO time and could NOT put it down. Topics covered in this episode: Special Strength Training for Track Athletes Special Strength Training for … [Read more...]
330 | QnA: Underground Strength Coach Cert or SSPC Cert? Parents Dealing with Sport Coach Mediocrity & Plyometrics for Adults
STRONG Life Podcast ep 330. QnA on some great topics in this episode so thanks to everyone who reaches out for help. … [Read more...]
Training with Joey Szatmary | Best Warm Ups & Underground Strength Gym Tour
GREAT times hanging out, training and filming with Joey Szatmary. Joe went through The Underground Strength Coach Certification close to 9 or 10 years ago, I believe he was only 20 years old at the time. I LOVE seeing young, hungry Coaches putting skin in the game and making it happen. You gotta be willing to invest in yourself if you want to separate yourself from the common man. The Videos below are in depth. One warm up gives a deep dive tour of The Underground Strength Gym in … [Read more...]
323 | 10 Commandments of Building BadA** Athletes!
STRONG Life Podcast Ep 323 The 10 Commandments of Building BadA** Athletes! Brought to you by The SSPC Cert (Registration is Open NOW) The Strength & Sports Performance Coach Certification (SSPC). Listen, this episode is a serious throat punch. The fads and gimmicks, the frauds and fakes MUST get destroyed by the truth. If you're a Coach of ANY type, an athlete or parent of athletes, dig in, listed and get your learn ON! … [Read more...]
Top 3 Reasons Why Athletes are Consistently Hurt & Injured
Why are athletes, especially young athletes consistently hurt and injured? I've seen some shocking injuries and an alarming number of injuries. Lots of "rolled ankles", "I hurt my back" and then some serious injuries that require surgery. I think back to the 80s. I don't recall anyone rolling an ankle. In sports, I want to make it clear that there is NO way we can ever eliminate injuries, but through intelligent training and intelligent application of sports, we can greatly reduce … [Read more...]
314: Anthony Oliveira | Life Lessons, Strength Lessons, Great Training Partners & Cutting through the Fads & Gimmicks
STRONG Life Podcast ep 314 with Anthony Oliveira; Owner of Anchor Athletics in NH, Trigger Warning Conjugate (Online Coaching) & Host of the Stay Hated Podcast. WARNING: This episode is NOT WFS. This conversation is heated, intense and passionate. We use "adult language". You've been warned. ANNOUNCEMENT: The SSPC Cert is Open and ALL Online. Access from anywhere in the world with a BEAST of a BONUS! All details are at SSPCoach.com https://vimeo.com/704505367 In … [Read more...]
5 Training & Coaching Lessons (How Things Have Changed Since 2010)
5 Training / Coaching Lessons that have evolved for me since 2010. When they say "Kids haven't changed, adults have changed......" Well, that's NOT the whole truth. Everyone has changed. Technology has changed people. And the BIG change is this: Regardless of age, technology has removed a LOT of the work involved. Everything is easier to gain access to. But, the beautiful thing is this: RESULTS still and always will require intelligent, hard, consistent effort. With … [Read more...]
Building Champion Athletes: Genetics, Geography & Opportunity
Dan John & John Welbourn speak on this topic often, and as a Coach with multiple Underground Strength Gym locations plus coaching D1 Athletes from different areas, I have experienced how 3 factors (Genetics, Geography & Opportunity) have a profound impact on the success of an athlete. I will discuss those 3 factors below: … [Read more...]
Sustained Strength, Spec Ops Military, Building Tough Athletes & More
I've been posting up BONUS podcasts that I've done with others so you can keep up with the knowledge. The topics and conversations have been powerful to say the least. In one episode, I was a guest on 'RAW with Marty Gallagher' along with JP Brice and Jim Steel. We discussed our training together with the most elite soldiers in the world, training high school athletes, training our own children and more. You can find Marty's podcast HERE. The other podcast is with Shae McMaster, who has … [Read more...]
Strength Coach Business “Advices”
I have shared hundreds and hundreds of videos and podcasts regarding the business aspect of being a Strength Coach / gym owner. At the time of this writing, I see more craziness in the world, less "job security" for strength coaches and still, many Coaches not diversifying their income. I've seen enough Coaches get released (aka fired) from their position and then have to uproot their entire family, including children who are mid way through high school. It is heartbreaking to see this, … [Read more...]