Episode 82 of The STRONG Life Podcast was my favorite episode ever as NFL Veteran, John Welbourn and I work together to crush this QnA episode. Here are just SOME of the topics / questions we crushed in this jam packed 90 minute episode: - What Coaches are the Best Coaches & what traits do they have that makes them so great? - What does the movie 'Dead Poets Society' have to do with living a great life? - What is the best way to develop first step quickness in athletes? - How … [Read more...]
5 Common Training / Program Design Mistakes of Athletes & Coaches
In my recent discussion on training mistakes and program design with Josh Bryant we spoke honestly and openly about our own mistakes and what we see in others that are also commonplace. If you're reading this article it means you want to learn and that is KEY. That obviously brings me to Mistake # 1: You can NEVER STOP learning. You must learn by doing the work yourself be it in training and / or coaching. Learn through books, podcasts, seminars and more. If you are out there … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 54: Jeff Nichols, Former Navy SEAL & Strength Coach Excellence
In episode 54 of The STRONG Life Podcast I connect with Jeff Nichols, a former Navy SEAL & owner of Virginia High Performance. I met Jeff at Sorinex Summer STRONG and he blew everyone away with his blend of being dialed in with science behind performance along with the mindset and practicality of coaching. When a Coach is open minded he is no longer a slave to everything he reads from a book or research study. Jeff epitomizes the relentless pursuit of excellence as a Coach, something I … [Read more...]
5 Success Tips for Life AND Lifting
Your life on earth goes way too fast. As a father, understanding time has never been so powerful. Windows of opportunity are NOT always there for you. They come and go very fast. If "tomorrow" and "next time" are in your vocabulary you will be sitting in the stands watching those who did the work pass you by. No one is ripping you off and no one is to blame. OWN your life and watch this short video to get my 5 success tips for both Life AND Lifting. … [Read more...]