STRONG Life Podcast ep 386 In this episode I was a guest on The NHSSCA Podcast Details at https://NHSSCA.us Training high school athletes has been something I began in late 1995. The intricacies of coaching high school kids changes from private sector to public high school sector where the groups can be 60-90 kids. We get into the weeds of all these details and the various ups and downs of each position. This episode is brought to you by: The http://SSPCoach.com - The … [Read more...]
381 | ANABOLIC Eating, Training Athletes of Today, NO Rules Training & Conspiracy Theories
STRONG Life Podcast ep 381 with Steve Thompson who runs Voodoo Power Gym and TheVoodoo Power Podcast. This was a GREAT conversation with Steve Thompson who is doing amazing things on his podcast and with his training on his farm! We had a GREAT conversation as we discussed my "Anabolic Eating", conspiracy theories on food and Jesse Ventura's old tv show, Conspiracy Theory. Of course, we chat training athletes, old school strength, blending old and new training methods and how you can … [Read more...]
Top 14 Takeaways from The Underground Strength Coach Cert
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...]
Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Development for Middle School & Youth Athletes
Every week I get questions from Coaches and Parents asking for guidance on training their son, daughter, nephew, etc who is in middle school. Often times, these kids are in 6th grade and around age 11. If you're training kids before middle school, I believe the best guy to learn from is Jeremy Frisch. We did a podcast together HERE so make sure you listen and see some of his Videos below. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 280: Coach Al Vermeil | The Art of Coaching, Building Tough Athletes & More!
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 280 with legendary Strength Coach, Al Vermeil. Brought to you by SORINEX - the leaders in strength training equipment. If you're a Coach, google Coach Vermeil to see his bio and experience in coaching. Coach Vermeil has been involved in coaching for longer than I've been alive. I love listening to his practical common sense approach to training athletes. It's something that is missing in today's training because of the abundance of software and technology, yet … [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...]
269 | Building Leaders in Athletes & Strength Coaches
STRONG Life Podcast ep 269 is with Jason Leydon from his Conquer Athlete Podcast. I had a blast on this episode chatting about building leaders on a sports team as well as empowering your coaches to all become Leaders. Jason has been in the coaching game for a long time and it's interesting to see how CrossFit still has a hungry following. Jason and I dug deep into how I've evolved as a Coach through the decades and the years along with my many experiences from the private sector, to D1 … [Read more...]
Tommy’s TOUGH Garage Gym
My buddy Sean lived up the street from me and we were friends since 3rd grade when his elementary school closed down and joined my elementary school. Back then, the town we lived in wasn't so populated so our school district sold 2 elementary schools and consolidated their costs. Sean was a multi sport athlete; Football, Wrestling, Basketball and Baseball. His Dad had him in every sport as a kid. We would get to school 20 minutes early to play Football and Basketball. Sean was the first kid … [Read more...]
Program Design for Athletes: Are You Training for Sports or Powerlifting?
Last Friday an athlete I train pulled 500 on the trap bar. He is a 15 yr old high school Football player & LAX player. He was fired up that day and he said he wanted to go for it. On days when someone is ready emotionally AND physically to go hard, you Go for it. As long as the timing is right and safe, you go for it. In this Video I explain some context behind why I program the way I do for MOST athletes. Again, it depends on many factors and I never paint a broad brush, because times … [Read more...]
250: Jon Torine | Strength Coach & Life Lessons from 17 Years in the NFL
STRONG Life ep. 250. WOW, believe it or not, we're 25% of the way to 1,000 episodes :) Jon Torine spent 17 years as a Strength Coach in the NFL and then continued to work with NFL athletes when he was done coaching as a EXOS consultant to help players transition from pro sports to "the real world". John's first Strength & Conditioning job was with Buffalo and then 3 years later he was with The Colts making him the youngest head Strength & Conditioning Coach in the NFL. This was … [Read more...]