This episodes guest is Keir Wenham-Flatt from the Strength Coach Network and Rugby Strength Coach On this episode Keir and I discuss: Keir's background Does Keir still have an ambition to work in the NFL? I ask Keir what lesson's he learned from all his world travel? Why Keir established the Strength Coach Network (SCN) and what are his aspirations for it going forward? How fatherhood has changed him? I ask Keir about his approach to being a parent I ask Keir for his top and current reading recommendations I ask Keir if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead of alive, who would he invite and why? This was a great discussion with Keir and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - strengthcoachnetwork.com Website - rugbystrengthcoach.com Facebook - Strength Coach Network Facebook - Rugby Strength Coach Twitter - @StrCoachNetwork Twitter - @RUGBY_STR_COACH Instagram - strength_coach_network Instagram - rugby_strength_coach   Video's Mentioned: Neil deGrasse Tyson - Cosmos | London Real   Books Mentioned: Power. The Training of Champions: From biomechanics to exercise physiology, the science of developing powerful athletes The Sovereign Individual The Checklist Manifesto The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google Second Treatise of Government   People and Resources Mentioned: Strength Coach Network - ANNUAL Membership Discount Code for Sept 2021 - $50 off Annual Membership - CODE - SPRINT Dr. Dre Donald Trump Erik Korem  Chris McCormick Wasps RFC Sydney Roosters EXOS Ealing Trailfinders  Chris Tombs Rotherham Titans RFC Scott Kuehn  James Smith Farman Street Blog Shane Parish Jacob Rees-Mogg UKSCA Rich Clarke Nassim Taleb Atul Gawande Terrence Kennell Mladen Jovanovic Port Adelaide  Elon Musk Muhammad Ali Marcus Aurelius Christopher Hitchens

All Things Strength & Wellness

Episode 246: Keir Wenham-Flatt - The future of coaching education

In this Part 1 Pat discusses: The genesis of this book  The Foundations of his model, covering the 7 movement pillars, which are; 1) movement quality, 2) movement quantity, 3) movement standardization, 4) movement progression, 5) movement strategy, 6) muscular orientation, 7) muscular action.  From here, Pat breaks down each of the 7 pillars component parts in detail This was a great discussion with Pat and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - patdavidson.net Facebook - Pat Davidson Twitter - @pat_davidson_ Instagram - dr.patdavidson   Books Mentioned: A Coaches Guide to Optimizing Movement How Much Should I Train   People and Resources Mentioned: Albert Einstein Leonardo Da Vinci  Bill Hartman  Bill Hartman's Intensive Mike Israetel Mike Boyle Diane Lee Mike Robertson  

Episode 245: Pat Davidson - A Coaches Guide to Optimizing Movement - Part 1

This episodes guest is Nick Ward. Nick is currently the programs director at ALTIS. Almost 35 years on from starting as a coach Nick is active and helping people achieve their goals and improve their lifestyle – whether for the outdoors, on the sports field or the Olympic podium. As the AlTIS Programs Director Nick builds education and training resources that share experiences and extend processes. ALTIS is an elite training environment for athletes, and a global leader in the provision of education for sport performance.  The complexity of managing both the Performance and health of athletes is at the heart of the ALTIS approach.   On this episode Nick and I discuss: Nick's background I ask Nick if he was involved with the London 2012 Olympic games I ask Nick what lessons he has learned from all his coaching experiences I ask Nick what is the current mission and vision for ALTIS going forward I ask Nick about how coaches can develop their information filter? I ask Nick how he learns? I ask Nick for his top and current reading recommendations I ask Nick what life lessons has he learned over his life and career so far? I ask Nick if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead of alive, who would he invite and why? This was a great discussion with Nick and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - Atlisworld.com Facebook - Nick Ward Twitter - @coach_nickward Instagram - nickward_coach   Podcasts Mentioned: Pacey Performance Podcast #311 - Nick Ward Upside Strength: Need for Speed course with Nick Ward - Episode #74    Books Mentioned: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Lila Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance  Range Change Maker Killers of the Flower Moon Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy Crucial Conversations   People and Resources Mentioned: Rob Pacey ALTIS ALTIS courses ALTIS Connect  ALTIS AGORA Council ALTIS 360 Dr. Terrence Orr Barton Center for Orthopedics and Wellness PT Revolution  Stu McMillan Dan Pfaff Durham University English Institute of Sport UKSCA Chris Turner Mark Aston Joseph Stalin Niccolò Machiavelli Johan Lahti Matt Jordan Chris Bishop Rachel Balkovec Cameron Josse John Berardi Precision Nutrition Level 1 Precision Nutrition Level 2 Stephen Covey Steffan Jones Robert Pirsig David Epstein James Patterson Motivational Interviewing  Nelson Mandela Donald Trump Alexander the Great Mary Seacole James Fitzgerald   

Episode 244: Nick Ward - Education and development of a coach

This episodes guest is Matt Wallden. Matt trained as an Osteopath & Naturopath in the 1990’s completing a BSc (Hons) and, later a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine, then going on to train in the CHEK System between 2001-2005.  His ambition was to work in professional sports; a goal he achieved by 2003.  Since then he has contributed several chapters to various medical texts and has been the Editor of the Rehabilitation Section  for Elsevier’s Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies since 2009.   In 2006, Matt bought an early version of the Vibram Fivefingers and was the person who explained to Vibram that their “sailing shoe” had applications in rehabilitation and conditioning.  Matt presents here and abroad to post-graduate, undergraduate and various medical groups and has been part of the CHEK Faculty since 2006.  Matt lives in Surrey with his wife and 2 children. On this episode Matt and I discuss: Matt's background Why Matt became an osteopath? Matt shares his story of how he became involved with Vibram Fivefingers I ask Matt about research surrounding the efficacy of barefoot running I ask Matt how did he deals with a very stressful periods in his life  I ask Matt for his current and top reading recommendations I ask Matt if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?  This was a great discussion with Matt and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website mattwallden.com Facebook - Matthew Wallden Twitter - @MattWallden   Books Mentioned: Born to Run Win or Learn The Invisible Rainbow Living your Dying Myth and the Body   People and Resources Mentioned: Paul Chek Phillip Beach Joseph Chilton Pearce Vibram five fingers Michael Owen Chek Institute  Moshe Feldenkrais Charles Poliquin William Kraemer  Tudor Bompa Richard Schmidt Chelsea Football Club Surrey Cricket Club Leon Chaitow Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Chris Murphy  Diane Lee Lynn McTaggart Joe Warne Conor McGregor John Kavanagh  Carol Dweck Joseph Campbell Albert Einstein  George Michael Mark Manson David Beckham Gary Neville Phil Neville Nicky Butt Paul Scholes  Ryan Giggs Bono Cleopatra Catherine the Great Gautama Buddha Jesus Christ

Episode 243: Matt Wallden - Osteopathy, the Chek Institute, working in pro sport, and Vibram Five-fingers

This Episodes guest is Michael Mendizza founder of the Touch the Future organization.  In 1987 Michael founded Touch The Future, a nonprofit learning design center whose mission is to promote Optimum Learning Relationships between adults and children. A five-year exploration of optimum states of learning, wellness, and peak performance led to a revolutionary parenting and coaching model the authors call The Intelligence of Play. Touch the Future's top agenda is to provide a lasting foundation for Pearce's legacy and to extend this model for Optimum Learning Relationships to specific populations: preschool, Head Start, and child care providers, public education, and amateur athletics. A documentary and educational filmmaker, Michael has researched and explored sensitive issues: domestic violence and rape, the impact of media on learning, cultural and human development, the nature of intelligence, holistic learning models, the changing family, prenatal learning, the roots of violence, creativity and peak performance. For two decades Michael has gathered and published interviews with more than fifty researchers, scientists, authors and performance specialists, including David Bohm, J. Krishnamurti, Ashley Montagu and, of course, Joseph Chilton Pearce. Michael and Joe have been close colleagues for years. The unique tone of Magical Parent - Magical Child is an expression of their long-standing friendship and shared passions. Copies of the full interviews featured in Magical Parent - Magical Child gathered by Michael can be found at www.ttfuture.org. On this episode Michael and I discuss: Michael's background I ask Michael how he became aware of the works of Joe Pearce, J. Krishnamurti, and Paramahansa Yogananda? I ask Michael about his current meditative practice Michael introduces us to Joe Michael shares with us his thoughts on "inculturation" Michael discusses the concept of the "model imperative" We discuss "conscious parenting" I ask Michael to discuss the environments impact on the fetal's epigenetic expression and long-term health and well-being I ask Michael about his newest book - "The Life and Insights of Joseph Chilton Pearce: Astonishing Capacities and Self-Inflicted Limitations"   Show Notes: Website - michaelmendizza.com Website - www.ttfuture.org Facebook - Michael Mendizza Twitter - @MendizzaMichael   Audios Mentioned: Joseph Chilton Pearce and Bruce Lipton - Post Modern, Post Darwinian Vision of Evolution Books Mentioned: All of Joseph Chilton Pearce's Books  The Life and Insights of Joseph Chilton Pearce: Astonishing Capacities and Self-Inflicted Limitations   Podcasts Mentioned: The Wisdom Podcast:  Michael Mendizza: Conversations with Samdhong Rinpoche and J. Krishnamurti   Videos Mentioned: What Babies Want- Documentary   People and Resources Mentioned: Joseph Chilton Pearce Jiddu Krishnamurti Paramahansa Yogananda David Bohm Ashley Montagu Ralph Waldo Emerson Jean Piaget Maria Montessori Paul D. MacLean Bruce Lipton  

Episode 242: Michael Mendizza - The life and work of Joseph Chilton Pearce

This episodes guest see's the return of Christian Thibaudeau.   On this episode, Christian lays out his thoughts on body recomposition.   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website: thibarmy.com Facebook: Christian Thibaudeau - Thibarmy Twitter: @Coach_CThib Instagram: christian.thibaudeau.thibarmy     Books Mentioned: The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomposition  Black Book of Training Secrets Theory and Application of Modern Strength and Power Methods Dr. Jerkyll and Mr. Hyde High Threshold Training   Article's Mentioned: Pendulum Training for Athletes  Christians T-Nations articles   People and Resources Mentioned: Dorian Yates Joe Kenn  

Episode 241: Christian Thibaudeau - Body recomposition

This episodes guest is Cameron Josse.  Cam is currently in his second season as an athletic performance coach with the football program at Indiana University Bloomington.  Cams bio: • Owns seven years of experience preparing and managing multiple levels of athletes. • Trained over 40 professional athletes, including NFL, NHL, UFC and WWE talents. • Came to IU from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he served as associate director of football performance. • Spent eight years working with DeFranco’s Training Systems (2013-14), DeFranco’s Gym at the Onnit Academy (2014-16) and DeFranco’s Training & Consulting (2016-20).  • Earned his bachelor of science in kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island and his master’s degree in exercise science from William Patterson University. • Played defensive back at Rhode Island from 2010-13. • Holds CSCS, CPR/AED, CPPS and FRCms certifications. On this episode Cam and I discuss: Cam's transition from the private to the collegiate sector I asked Cam how he and his partner have dealt with moving to several different states over the past few years I ask Cam to give the listeners some background on Football at University I ask Cam how they have dealt with physical preparation of their players during Covid-19 I ask Cam about the biggest difference between the private and team setting? I ask Cam about speed development for team sport athletes I ask Cam what is he reading? I ask Cam - how does he learn? This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Twitter - @IUCoachJosse   Books Mentioned: The Process - Level 1 The Process - Level 2   Podcasts Mentioned: ATSW: Episode 205: Shawn Myszka (aka - The Movement Miyagi) - All things skill acquisition and movement mastery OPEX Podcast - Shawn Myszka Ep 9 OPEX Podcast - Shawn Myszka - Ep 96   People and Resources Mentioned: Joe DeFranco Aaron Wellman ALTIS Stu McMillan  Indiana Football Chris Laskowski Bobby Knight Tom Allen Justin Collett Pete Remmes Chris Allen 2021 Indiana Coaching Football Staff ALTIS - Need for Speed course Mike Guadango Buddy Morris James Smith  Charlie Francis Dan Pfaff JB Morin Ken Clarke Shawn Myszki Fergus Connolly Nick Ward  Cynefin Framework 

Episode 240: Cameron Josse - athlete performance coach with Indiana University Football

This episodes guest is  Tom Purvis founder of exerciseprofessional.com and Resistance Training Specialist (RTS). Tom has been educating personal trainers nationally and internationally since 1989. Trainers entering the field in the past decade probably have not yet heard of Tom. In the past 15 years he has dramatically reduced his travel commitments to focus on a few long-term projects …as well as life. Nevertheless his monthly classes at RTS® (the Resistance Training Specialist® program) are regularly sold out, every seat occupied by only the most committed and forward-thinking trainers, therapists, and specialists from around world. To get Tom's full bio - check here   On this episode Tom and I discuss: Tom's background We discuss Newells Theory of constraint-based learning I ask Tom how he became fascinated with exercise biomechanics I ask Tom about his educational resources and the curriculum of his courses This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - tompurvis.com Website - exerciseprofessional.com Website - www.resistancetrainingspecialist.com Facebook - RTS® - The Resistance Training Specialist® Program Facebook - ExerciseProfessional.com Instagram - resistancetrainingspecialist YouTube - ExerciseProfessionalDotCom   Books Mentioned: The Four Agreements   Video's Mentioned: The real reason for brains - Daniel Wolpert Equipment Analysis: "Why does it matter anyway...?" Equipment Analysis: Hoist Roc-It Leg Press   Podcasts Mentioned: Muscle Expert Podcast - #41: The Best Kept Secret In The Industry, Tom Purvis Muscle Intelligence Podcast - #141: Exercise Execution, Muscle Building DNA and the Science of Exercise with Tom Purvis Muscle Intelligence Podcast - #149: Challenge what you think you know with Tom Purvis   People and Resources Mentioned: Wayne Dyer Ben Pakulski James Fitzgerald  Jacque Fresco  Arnold Schwarzenegger Albert Einstein Bruce Willis Margot Robbie Oprah Winfrey Aaron Sorkin  

Episode 239: Tom Purvis - Founder of Resistance Training Specialist (RTS)

This episodes guest is Jason Feairheller from Function & Strength. When Jason began his training career, he had an interest in developing athletic speed and power, and over the past decade, that interest has turned into a passion. In addition to training, he has lectured on strength and conditioning as an adjunct professor at Immaculata University. Jason has been sought out for his knowledge and application for speed and power development. Jason has also been featured on several podcasts talking about his concept of Multidirectional Power. He has also contributed articles on speed training, as well as taught the course, “Functional Speed Training for the Fitness Professional and Healthcare Provider.” On this episode Jason and I discuss: Jason's background Jason tells us about his background coaching street hockey Jason shares his insights into multi-directional power development I ask Jason how he structures training sessions at Strength & Function We discuss transfer of training Jason talks about vestibular training I ask Jason what is a plyometric? I ask Jason, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? I ask Jason for his top and current reading recommendations This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - functionandstrength.net Facebook - Function & Strength Twitter - @TrueFXS Instagram - functionandstrength   Books Mentioned: Anatomy of Agility    Podcasts Mentioned: Lee Taft - Performance Podcast: Episode 35 - Developing Multi-Directional Power (With Jason Feairheller)Physical Preparation podcast - Jason Feariheller on Building Multi-Directional Speed and Power ATSW - Episode 234: Ryan Harrison - vision training to enhance performance Just Fly Performance Podcast #68 - Robbie Bourke on Isometrics, Periodization and Holistic Performance People and Resources Mentioned: Ryan Heickert Marty Tomes Dan John Pavel Tsatsouline  Dan Pfaff Dan Pfaff - Rudiment Jump Series Pat Davidson Bill Hartman Gary Gray Joel Jamieson Westside Barbell Yuri Verkhoshansky  Ty Terrell Bondarchuk - Exercise classification ALTIS Al Vermeil  Al Vermeil Hierarchy  Ryan Harrison  Bill Harrison  Wayne Gretzky  

Episode 238: Jason Feairheller - Multi-Directional Power development

This episodes guest is Greg Muller from "Lead the Pack". With over 20 years of experience of working in a wide range of sporting environments with athletes, teams and organisations Greg Muller is a premier human performance and leadership training coach. Having worked and trained in many countries including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, USA, Japan, United Kingdom and Ireland Greg has had success with athletes and sports teams including rugby, softball, racquet sports, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming, hockey, elite force soldiers, business executives and sporting/business organisations. Highly trained and qualified in numerous fields related to human performance Greg has trained extensively through the CHEK Institute in the USA and also holds a Masters Degree in Leadership, Innovation and Change from York St John’s University in the UK. As a former Senior Instructor of the Joint Services Physical Education and Recreational School (NZ) Greg was directly responsible for the training and recruitment of physical training instructors within the New Zealand Defence Force. He currently resides in Ireland where he works with a number of clients including elite professional sports people, teams and business organisations offering seminars, leadership training and elite performance strategies to enable individuals, teams and organisations to reach their potential. Greg is currently completing his book “In Search of the Holy Grail” detailing the principles and philosophies for success and winning and is also the founder and developer of his company, Pure Athlete www.pure-athlete.com, which provides recovery and performance products for athletes and active people. On this episode Greg and I discuss: Greg's background I ask Greg about Paul Chek's influence on him as a coach and person I ask Greg about his time with the Auckland Blues I ask Greg why he got interested in Leadership? I ask Greg for this top leadership resources I ask Greg why he got involved in creating recovery bath salts? I ask Greg for resources on recovery baths? I ask Greg about is work at Lead the Pack I ask Greg what a day in his life is like? I ask Greg - how does he learn? If Greg could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - leadthepack.net Website - pureathlete.com Facebook - Lead the Pack Facebook - Pure Athlete Twitter - @leadthepack1 Twitter - @PureAthlete1   Books Mentioned: Mechanical low back pain Coherence: The Secret Science of Brilliant Leadership Think and Grow Rich The Success Principles Recovery for Performance The Ultimate Guide to HRV Training  Winner's Bible: Rewire your Brain for Permanent Change  Make it stick  Mindset   Podcasts Mentioned: Living 4D: EP 35- Greg Muller: Coaching Strategies for Elite Athletes That Work for Everyone!    People and Resources Mentioned: Paul Chek Connacht Rugby Chek Institute Auckland Blues John Maxwell Nic Gill Joel Jamieson Jim Kwik Brian Tracey Carol Dweck Barack Obama Andre Agassi Jennifer Anderson Albert Einstein Tiger Woods   

Episode 237: Greg Muller - Holistic high performance and recovery

This episodes guest is Dave O'Sullivan from"Go To Physio". Dave O’Sullivan is a consultant rugby physiotherapist for England Rugby Union who has worked at the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup in Japan and the 2020 Six Nations. He was also the England Rugby League Physiotherapist for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. Dave has the unique honour to being involved in a World Cup Final in Rugby League and Rugby Union. Dave also is the clinical director of ProSport Physiotherapy in Huddersfield where he has a 5 treatment room private practice with 12 staf . Dave is also currently working with Huddersfield Giants, Warrington Wolves and Hull F.C and mentoring their Head Physiotherapists along side working with Professional Golfers and other top sporting professionals. Dave set up The ProSport Academy ‘Go-To’ Therapist Mentorship in 2015 to give therapists an opportunity to learn how to treat the cause and not just the patient’s symptoms. Dave teaches his exact assessment, treatment and return to play rehab progressions in the mentorship alongside in-depth clinical reasoning of understanding the WHY. Dave has now mentored over 200 therapists from Ireland, U.K, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, U.SA and Canada. On this episode Dave and I discuss: Dave's background Dave shares with us his rehabilitation system that he teaches within his mentorship I ask Dave if he utilizes Newell's constraint-based approach in his rehab methodology? I ask Dave for his thoughts on ACL and hamstring injuries and their rehabilitation  I ask Dave for his thoughts on the efficacy of table tests and muscle testing and their carryover to ground based movements I ask Dave if there is anything within the sports medicine field that he feels will have a big impact and influence on the profession in the future I ask Dave for his top courses and resources I ask Dave for his top and current book recommendations If Dave could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - prosportphysio.com Website - thegotophysio.com Facebook - @thegotophysio  · TV channel Facebook - Prosport Physiotherapy Huddersfield Clinic Twitter - @Physiohudds Instagram - prosportphysio   Books Mentioned: Louie Gifford - Aches and Pains Beating Back Pain Without Pills, Injections And Surgery - The ProSport Physio Way Practical Injury Prevention For Team Sports: How To Implement A World Class System In Amateur Or ProSport Without Expensive Equipment Strength training and coordination: an integrative approach Running: Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology in Practice Tri-Phasic Training Supertraining Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders Fascial Manipulation® Practical Part – First Level Fascial Manipulation Practical Part - Second Level Visceral Manipulation (Revised Edition)    People and Resources Mentioned: FMS SFMA Gary Gray Frans Bosch Postural Restoration Institute  Colin Griffin St. Mary's University, Twickenham, London Munster Rugby 

Episode 236: Dave O'Sullivan - Modern trends in high performance reconditioning

This episodes guest is Joel Smith from Just Fly Performance.Joel Smith, MS, CSCS is a NCAA Division I Strength Coach working in the PAC12 conference.  He has been a track and field jumper and javelin thrower, track coach, strength coach, personal trainer, researcher, writer and lecturer in his 8 years in the professional field.  His degrees in exercise science have been earned from Cedarville University in 2006 (BA) and Wisconsin LaCrosse (MS) in 2008.  Prior to California, Joel was a track coach, strength coach and lecturer at Wilmington College of Ohio.  During Joel’s coaching tenure at Wilmington, he guided 8 athletes to NCAA All-American performances including a national champion in the women’s 55m dash.  In 2011, Joel started Just Fly Sports with Jake Clark in an effort to bring relevant training information to the everyday coach and athlete.  Aside from the NSCA, Joel is certified through USA Track and Field and his hope is to bridge the gap between understandable theory and current coaching practices. On this episode Joel and I discuss: Joel's gives us an update on his work and personal life Joel share's he thoughts on foot training I ask Joel about how he assesses the feet I ask Joel how does he train the feet I ask Joel to share his current thoughts on power and speed methods I ask what was he reading at the time we recorded this interview   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - just-fly-sports.com Twitter - @JustFlySports Instagram - justflysports   Podcasts Mentioned: Just Fly Performance Podcast #98: Gary Ward: Integrating the Foot into Holistic Human Performance Just Fly Performance Podcast #192: Gary Ward on High Arches, “Turned Out” Feet and Awakening the Lower Leg for Optimal Movement and Athleticism Just Fly Performance Podcast #160: David Grey on The Power of Pronation in Athletic Performance Just Fly Performance Podcast #212: David Grey on Barefoot Dynamics, Foot Actions, and a Joint-Based Approach to Relieving Tendon Pain Just Fly Performance Podcast #140:  Ziegler on Athletic Performance From the Ground Up Just Fly Performance Podcast #67: Xie on Feet, Fascia and Holistic Athletic Power Just Fly Performance Podcast #204: Max Shank on Primal Strength, Elasticity and Holistic Athletic Development Just Fly Performance Podcast #143: Christian Thibaudeau on Advances in Neuro-typing, French Contrast, and Youth Development Just Fly Performance Podcast #208: Christian Thibaudeau on Adrenaline, Muscle Tone and Optimizing Training Splits in Athletic Performance Just Fly Performance Podcast #221: Christian Thibaudeau on Omni-Rep Training for Speed-Power Athletes Just Fly Performance Podcast #216: Paul Cater on Flow, Rhythm and Awareness: Exploring the Training Session as a Mirror to Sport and Beyond Books Mentioned: Speed Strength Vertical Foundations The Hero with a Thousand Faces The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read   People and Resources Mentioned: Adarian Barr Wim Hof evofit.fit evolve move play Rafe Kelley Gary Ward Emily Splichal Bill Hartman Chris Korfist David Grey Marv and Gary Marinovich Mike Guadango Jay Schroeder  Adaptable Polarity Aaron Gordon Dan Pfaff Cal Dietz Tony Holler David Weck LeBron James ALTIS Max Shank Christian Thibaudeau Cory Schlesinger Paul Cater The Alpha Project James Fitzgerald Joe Dispenza 

Episode 235: Joel Smith - High performance training and the feet

This episodes guest is Ryan Harrison from Slow the game down.Ryan Harrison, has a degree in Exercise Physiology from University of California at Davis. Ryan has worked with Dr. Harrison on improving athlete’s visual performance on the field since 1999.   Through the years he has worked hundreds of baseball stars including position players,; Carlos Beltran, Mike Sweeney, Sean Casey, Jose Guillen, Jonny Gomes, Adam Dunn, Angel Pagan, Giancarlo Stanton and Hunter Pence in the 2000’s, and  Rajai Davis, Hunter Pence, Joe Panik, Matt Duffy, Conor Gillaspie, Ryan Goins, Kevin Pillar and Trevor Brown in recent years. He currently working 2012, 2010 and 2014 World Champions San Francisco Giants.  He previously has worked with the Toronto Blue Jays 2011-2015 and Philadelphia Phillies 2009-2012 as well as 9 other Professional Baseball Organizations over the last 14 years. Collegiately he has worked with the 2016 NCAA Champions Coastal Carolina, the 2012 NCAA Champions Arizona Wildcats,  the 2013 NCAA Champions UCLA Bruins, as well as Oregon State, Wichita State, Kentucky, and Long Beach State.  Ryan has worked with many Collegiate Softball programs, individual athletes in various sports such as MMA, Motocross, NHL, NFL, WTA, AVP, PGA.   Following his work with top professional and amateur athletes, he conceived the idea of training necessary performance skills with digital technology. The STGD Athlete APP and SportsEyesite™ software is a result of his goal to develop training products so that everyone could benefit at a fraction of the cost of having this training and without the need to go to a specialty clinic. On this episode Ryan and I discuss:Ryan's backgroundI ask Ryan - what does he do to enhance visual performance?I ask Ryan if there are easy-do visual tests that coaches could implement with their athletes?I ask Ryan about his influencesI ask Ryan about common mistakes his see's when it comes to vision trainingI ask Ryan if he see's common trends in vision development between different sports and between male and female athletesI ask Ryan does he work with athletes online?Ryan shares with you his biggest life lessonsI ask Ryan for his top resource for life and performanceRyan shares with us - his top and current reading recommendationsI ask Ryan, if he only had 1 year left on planet earth, how would he send that year and why?I ask Ryan, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!Stay Strong,RB Show Notes:Website -  slowthegamedown.comWebsite - neurodynamicvision.orgTwitter - @SlowTheGameDownInstagram - slowthegamedown Podcasts Mentioned:Strong Mind Podcast - Episode 20 - You can't think and see at the same time - Vision Training with Ryan HarrisonBooks Mentioned:Extreme Ownership People and Resources Mentioned:Dr. Bill Harrison

Episode 234: Ryan Harrison - vision training to enhance performance

This episodes guest sees the return of Greg Potter. Greg was previously on episode 210.Greg has a PhD in nutrition, circadian rhythms, sleep, and metabolism, and he is cofounder and Chief Science Officer of Resilient Nutrition, whose products we discuss in the show. He also works as a health and performance consultant and is a regular speaker at international health summits.Highlights of Greg’s career include working with the US Naval Special Warfare, coaching a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships, helping two men break the World Record while rowing the Atlantic, and having his research featured in dozens of international news outlets, including the BBC.​Greg also likes science, mountains, diving, sunshine, techno, and fish pie!On this episode Greg and I discuss:Greg's work with Resilient NutritionWhy Greg got involved in the supplement production industryThe nutritional products that Resilient produce and offerThe ergogenic benefits of AshwagandhaStress and anxiety effects on sleep  This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!Stay Strong,RB Show Notes:Website - resilientnutrition.comWebsite - gregpotterphd.com Podcasts Mentioned:Joe Rogan Experience #1244 - Colin O'BradyThe Happiness Lab Research and Articles Mentioned:Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Withania somnifera on Strength Training Adaptations and Recovery: The STAR TrialEffects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhythmsSleep in university students prior to and during COVID-19 Stay- at Home orders Books Mentioned:Thinking Fast and SlowEndure Why Evolution Is TrueCrossing the Chasm, 3rd EditionAdventures of a Young Naturalist People and Resources Mentioned:Daniel KahnemanTim N. Ziegenfussbettersleep.comJoe RoganColin O'Brady 

Episode 233: Greg Potter - Nutrition, stress, and sleep

This episode guest is Nick Winkelman.Nick is head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union.  Nick was formerly the director of education for EXOS, and oversaw the speed and assessment component of their combine development program.  Nick is an internationally recognized speaker, and has his Ph.D with a focus on motor learning and sprinting.  Nick also has an anticipated upcoming book called “The Language of Coaching” where he goes in detail on his learnings and methods on the impact that communication has on an athlete’s ability to learn and perform movements. On this episode we discuss: How Nick is getting through Co-vid We talk about the genesis of his book "The language of Coaching" I ask Nick how did get a passion to study motor learning and skill acquisition We discuss internal vs external cues and when to use either The layout of his book   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - www.thelanguageofcoaching.com   Facebook - Nick Winkelman   Twitter - @NickWinkelmanInstagram - nickwinkelman   Books Mentioned:   The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching MovementMotor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications Motor Learning and Performance 6th Edition With Web Study Guide-Loose-Leaf Edition: From Principles to ApplicationAttention and Motor Skill Learning    Research Mentioned: Wulf, G., Höß, M., & Prinz, W. (1998). Instructions for motor learning: Differential effects of internal versus external focus of attention. Journal of Motor Behavior, 30, 169-179. Wulf, G., Shea, C.H., & Matschiner, S. (1998). Frequent feedback enhances complex motor skill learning. Journal of Motor Behavior, 30, 180-192. Wulf, G., Shea, C.H., & Whitacre, C.A. (1998). Physical guidance benefits in learning a complex motor skill. Journal of Motor Behavior, 30, 367-380.Differential effects of attentional focus strategies during long-term resistance training   Theoretical and practical applications for functional hypertrophy: development of an off-season strategy for the intermediate to advanced athlete Podcast's Mentioned:Complete Sports Performance Podcast - Episode 23: How to Coach Through Language and Proper Understanding of the Learner (With Nick Winkelman)CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast: Enhancing Coach-Athlete Communication with Nick WinkelmanStrength Coach Podcast- Episode 281- Nick Winkelman and The Language of Coaching   People and Resources Mentioned:EXOSLee TaftEric CesseyGuido Van RyssegemLuke RichessonDarryl Eto Joe Gomes   Lucas Oil StadiumGolden TateGabriele WulfJared M. Porter, PhDStu McGillGray CookAnthony RennaBrad SchoenfeldCharles PoliquinDan Pfaff   Show Sponsors:   Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts   Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association   Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

Episode 232: Nick Winkelman - The Language of Coaching

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