STRONG Life Podcast ep 431 QnA episode brought to you by The STRONG Life Insider (THE BEST FREE Newsletter). Questions / Topics covered in this episode: Why do parents go ALL in on sports / skills camps and avoid strength & conditioning? What should parents of athletes really do when it comes to training? What do we do at The Underground Strength Gym? What do I recommend Strength Coaches do to help grow their business? … [Read more...]
421 | How Sports Have Changed & Why my Coaching has also Changed
STRONG Life Podcast ep 421 How Sports Have Changed & Why my Coaching has also Changed. I shared the photo above as Paul Kolody and I took our recent PLAE Road Trip and Paul wanted to visit his alma mater, Pfeiffer University (Class of 1990 I believe). When we got to see the Baseball team having an intersquad game with no spectators, I felt like I was seeing something pure. Nothing but Baseball. There were squat racks outside and the boys were playing on the grass, not turf. It … [Read more...]
383 | 5 BIG Business Experiences that Transformed my LIFE (WARNING: Intense & Explicit!)
STRONG Life Podcast ep 383 WARNING! This podcast is EXPLICIT with "Adult Language" and most of all, it is jam packed with passion and intensity that 99% of this world can't understand and can't handle. Move forward with caution! In this episode I take you on a journey with what I feel were some of the most pivotal actions I took to grow my strength and conditioning business. In a world where coaches are interested in YouTube shorts and anything less than 60 seconds, we are going … [Read more...]
Why Athletes NEED “Speed and Agility” – Especially Since 2010
Before 2010, there was something different about athletes. After 2010, maybe 2012, there was a change. I call this a de-evolution of the athlete. Yesterday, I spoke with a NFL Strength Coach and he said he saw the same thing with guys in the NFL. Let me explain: … [Read more...]
347 | Underground Strength Gym: Building Champions and BAD MFers
STRONG Life Podcast ep 347 brought to you by https://ZachStrength.com This was a great conversation I had with Austin Jochum for his podcast and I wanted to share with you here as well. In this episode I dig deep into the changes happening in our society, changes at The Underground Strength Gym and the methods that have been used at The Underground to build Winners, Champions and ALL around BAD MFers. I also discuss why it is getting more and more difficult to find dedicated, tough … [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...]
320: Honor & Integrity among Strength Coaches & Athletes, Training Outdoors like the Early Days of The Underground Strength Gym
STRONG Life Podcast ep 320 Honor & Integrity among Strength Coaches & Athletes, Training Outdoors like the Early Days of The Underground Strength Gym & Updates. In this episode brought to you by http://ZachStrength.com , Zach discusses the following topics: … [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...]
274 | In Season Training for Athletes & Online Business Tips for Strength Coaches
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 274, HERE WE GO! This episode is a QnA but I also share some thoughts from the heart, about what is happening to our country and to our troops. As I get feedback from some friends who are "boots on the ground", I will share and find a way to help. In the Sports Performance / Strength & Conditioning side of things, I talk about how I adjust training for in season athletes at BOTH the private sector and the high school setting. Then, we close it out with … [Read more...]
Building Grit & Mental Toughness in Athletes “Safely” + 5 Training Tips
Mental Toughness. Here we go again. One of the most overused phrases in the coaching world. What is it? How do you help athletes "Get Tough" and why is it even important? Well, being a kid who grew up in the 80s and experiencing countless training styles and coaches, I am smart enough to see the changes and the evolution. And with all this experience comes a lot of mistakes and knowledge. What worked in the 80s and 90s doesn't always work today. As a high school athlete, my coach … [Read more...]