STRONG Life Podcast ep 332 14 Takeaways from The Underground Strength Coach Certification Brought to you by The http://UndergroundStrengthCert.com This episode is where I cover the Top 14 BIG takeaways you will get when going through The Underground Strength Coach Cert. The USC Cert is like going through a Master Class in Strength & Conditioning. As always, you must be willing to put in the time and work. Skin in the Game is for those who seek greatness and pursue excellence. … [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...]
322: Dan Fichter | Building Agile, Mobile & EXPLOSIVE Athletes
STRONG Life POdcast ep 322 with Dan Fichter. Be ready to deep dive into the world of sports performance as Dan and I go back and forth for almost 2 hours talking about our experiences from the early 90s all the way to current day. Dan is the founder of Wanna Get Fast and is a BUSY Coach. He is a consultant for Coaches ranging from youth to the pros, teaches High School Physical Education, is a head Football Coach & Track Coach at his high school AND is a full time Strength Coach at his … [Read more...]
311: Tony Villani of XPE Sports | Understanding “Game Speed”, Strength Coach Business Lessons & More!
STRONG Life Podcast ep 311 with Tony Villani of XPE Sports. This is a powerful episode as we dig deep into sports performance and what Tony calls "Game Speed". Chatting with Tony was inspiring because he's been in this business since the late 90s and he's still attacking, still trying to get better. Many Coaches don't stay in this profession more than 2 or 3 years. Tony shares his experiences in training and business giving you over 20 years of experience to learn from. We discuss … [Read more...]
293: Kettlebells & Stones, Health Update + 3 Factors That Impact Athletic Success
STRONG Life Podcast ep 293 This is a solo episode where I discuss the following topics: - My reason for bringing back more kettlebells, stones and grip training into my workouts - My minimalist training program update & what's next in my training plan - Health update after Covid - Inspiration from other Coaches & why it's GOOD to share respect for others vs bashing others & bringing negativity (something many Coaches struggle with) - The 3 factors that influence … [Read more...]
Are You Training Too Hard? Injuries? Lack of Progress?
Training too hard...... Who would have thought I would ever bring this topic up because if you go to a local gym, you'll see people sitting and lying on benches in between their sets, head down and locked in on their PHONE. It's crazy, people don't even get up between sets. But, for those of you who were training decades ago, perhaps you have gone through the ringer with intensity. And, maybe some of you today are copying the workouts of your favorite instagram lifter but simply don't … [Read more...]