Episodes
Monday Jan 26, 2015
IGCT Episode #88: Rob Skinner - "Mission First, People Always"
Monday Jan 26, 2015
Monday Jan 26, 2015
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In the summer of 2013, Skinner became the first full-time sports dietitian for the NFL's Washington Redskins. After an early career in the U.S. Army, Skinner attended Georgia State University to earn an undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and was hired as the director of sports nutrition with the Georgia Tech Athletic Association. After 10 years supporting Georgia Tech student-athletes, he moved to a similar role at the University of Virginia.
Combining his two careers, Skinner took an opportunity to work with the United States Naval Special Warfare Command in the support of special operators. Skinner was one of the founding members of CPSDA.
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey into the Sports Nutrition field.
What is universal amongst all the populations he has worked with.
Recommendations for organizations that don't have a Sports RD.
How to best advocate for a Sports RD.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Sunday Jan 18, 2015
IGCT Episode #87: Dan Trink - Meet Them Where They Are
Sunday Jan 18, 2015
Sunday Jan 18, 2015
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Dan Trink is the director of training operations at Peak Performance in New York City, where he trains a full roster of clients and athletes. He also sits on the advisory board for Men’s Fitness magazine in the category of sport performance.
Trink is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), the highest level of certification bestowed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and is a USA Weightlifting (USAW) sport performance coach. He also earned a level 3 certification from the Poliquin International Certification Program, an honor reserved for trainers who have coached athletes at the national championship level and have placed in the top 10 percent at their events.
A member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Trink was among the first group to receive the Precision Nutrition Sports and Exercise Nutrition Certification and is a modulation practitioner for BioSignature, a nutrition and lifestyle approach that optimizes hormonal balance in clients and athletes.
Trink has published articles and has been cited as a source for leading health and fitness websites and magazines, including Men’s Fitness, Greatist, T-Nation, Livestrong, Bliss Tree, and Refinery 29. His name has appeared in the Huffington Post and other general media outlets.
Trink also coaches for the Personal Trainer Development Center (PTDC), an international organization whose mission is to improve the quality of the personal training industry. As a network expert, he provides approval and verification for articles submitted to the Greatist health and fitness website.
Trink was responsible for the strength and conditioning program of middleweight boxer Matthew Macklin in preparation for his WBO title fight held in March 2012 at Madison Square Garden. He has also worked with 2012 NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert and countless international-level jiu-jitsu practitioners and mixed martial arts fighters.
A featured presenter on nutrition and strength training at the corporate and international levels, Trink has specialty certifications in TRX suspension training system, FMS (functional movement screen), DVRT functional integrated movement, and Dynamax medicine ball training.
In this episode we discuss:
His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.
Motivation to write the book: High Intensity 300
What his book is about.
How he evaluates a new client.
Common issues he sees in clients whether you are the Common Joe or Pro Athlete.
The best piece of coaching advice he has received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation
Tuesday Jan 13, 2015
IGCT Episode #86: Jim Wendler - Do Whatever It Takes
Tuesday Jan 13, 2015
Tuesday Jan 13, 2015
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com
Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com
Jim Wendler is the creator and author of 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training Method for Raw Strength. He is a 3 time letter winner at the University of Arizona (football), has squatted 1000lbs in competition and has totaled 2375lbs. He continues to write, train and work with a variety of athletes.
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.
Process of coming up with 5,3,1.
Why he wrote "Beyond 5,3,1".
Common mistakes he sees from Coaches using 5,3,1.
His personal comeback from injury.
How he would design a 8 week Football program.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Tuesday Jan 06, 2015
IGCT Episode #85: Jeff Nichols- "Effort Is King"
Tuesday Jan 06, 2015
Tuesday Jan 06, 2015
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com
Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com
Jeff Nichols, CSCS graduated from Troy University with a BS in Exercise Physiology. From there, he became an Assistant Strength Coach for Troy University for 18 months before joining the Navy in October 2002. Nichols was a member of SEAL Team 5 from May 2003 to April 2007, then a member of SEAL Team 6 from May 2007 to October 2013. During that time, Nichols was the Active Duty Human Performance Department Head with SEAL Team 6. Nichols is currently an Exercise Physiologist for 2XU & Founder of Apex Human Performance in Virginia Beach, Virginia
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.
Why he choose to open his own business, and who his ideal client is.
How he goes about seeking out experts to learn and network.
How he gets his athletes to be compliant and understand time management.
How he builds trust with his athlete to get good information.
How he evaluates and individualizes programs for a wide range of athletes.
What values has he taken from his SEAL Team Experience and applied to developing his athletes.
Recommendations for getting your athletes locked in to the moment, and to establish a winning culture.
Recommendations to coaches who recruit, on questions to ask during the recruitment process to identify your guys.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
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