Episodes
Wednesday May 27, 2015
IGCT Episode #105: Mike Srock - "Be Relentless, Be Consistent"
Wednesday May 27, 2015
Wednesday May 27, 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
During Mike Srock’s seventeen years at J. F. Byrnes High School, the Rebels have won the South Carolina AAAA Football State Championship eight times in the past twelve years, with the most recent championship in 2011. The Rebels’ record since 2001 is 182-22. In addition to the success of the football program, the Rebel Volleyball team won the State Championship in 2009. The Softball team won a State Championship in 2005 and 2014. The Baseball team played for the State Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012. The Rebels hold the distinction of earning the 2008 National NIKE SPARQ Training Challenge. In his tenure at Byrnes High, the Rebels have had 27 Shrine Bowl players, 32 North/South players, 3 Mr. Football (the best player in the state), and 23 State Strength Meet Champions. Coach Srock programs and trains every sport (male and female) for Byrnes High.
A graduate of St. Thomas University in Florida, Srock is a Certified Speed Specialist, Level II, (CSS) with the National Association for Speed and Explosion (NASE). He serves on the NASE Board of Directors and the Testing and Certification Board. He is a National and Sports Performance Coach with USA Weightlifting, a Bronze Level Coach with USA Wrestling, a certified Kettlebell Instructor with KettleBell Concepts, a certified SPARQ Trainer, a Certified Tsunami Bar Coach, and is currently working on certification with Westside Barbell and Louie Simmons.
Srock has been a Region Director for the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association (SCHSSCA) since 1999. He served as President of the SCHSSCA from 2008-2011. He is a current Board of Director with the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association and also served from 2008-2010 in the same capacity. He serves on the Sports Performance Board for SF-7X and on the Advisory Board for the South Carolina Chapter of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Srock has won numerous Coach of the Year honors including Strength Coach of the Year for SCACA in 2001 and 2007. USA Weightlifting East Coast Gold Coach of the Year 2001 and USA Weightlifting East Coast Gold Satellite Center Coach of the Year 2000. He was selected to the 2008 Max Emfinger All-American Bowl staff as strength and defensive line coach.
Srock has presented his Speed and Strength Program at many clinics including the University of Tennessee, NSCA State Level Clinic (four times), NC State Basketball Clinic, Wake Forest University (four times), Wofford College (four times), NASE Certification Clinic (four times), Charleston Southern University FCA Clinic, the SCHSSCA Development Clinic and Summer Strong all eight years it has been held.
In 2010, Srock published 101 Fundamentals for Football Speed with two instructional DVD’s for Coaches Choice Publishing Company. He is currently working on the book, Essentials of Modern Sports Speed Training with Dr. George Dintiman and the NASE. Also in the works is Football Fast II with Jeremy Boone, Owner of Athlete by Design.
Srock is married to Judy, has two daughters, Carre and Teresa; a granddaughter, Sterling; and three grandsons, Raven, Ryo and Nikolas plus the joy of his life, GREAT granddaughter, Alexandria Leigh.
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.
How has maintaing longevity in the profession, and at one place.
Two key arguments for High School S&C Coaches.
How he has established a culture that spans his athletes, parents, and community.
Daily structure of program.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
A question he asks during the interview process.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Wednesday May 20, 2015
IGCT Episode #104: Erik Korem - "Be Brief, Be Bright, Be Gone"
Wednesday May 20, 2015
Wednesday May 20, 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
Erik Korem serves as the High Performance Coach for the University of Kentucky Football team. At UK Erik is responsible for the total development of team operations of a physical, mental, technical/tactical and rehabilitative nature. Prior to coming to UK Erik was the Director of Sports Science and Football Operations at Florida State. While at FSU Erik began tracking and managing the technical/tactical player loads using athlete tracking technology. Erik is now considered to be the leading authority on athlete tracking for American Football by Catapult Sports. Prior to Erik's role as the Director of Sports Science at FSU, Erik worked as a full-time Strength and Conditioning Coach for seven years, serving in various roles at both the Division II and FBS level.
In addition to his work on the collegiate level, Erik has been a Track and Field Coach/Consultant for numerous International Champions. For the past 9 years Erik as served as the High Performance Coach for Veronica Campbell-Brown, and most recently coached her in Istanbul, Turkey to a World Championship in the 60m. Erik is the husband to Hayle Korem and has a one year old son named Cooper Jet Korem.
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.
How his different path has made him better in the weight room.
What his original motivation was to go overseas and learn more about athlete tracking.
Difference between global Strength and Conditioning and domestic.
How he has integrated technology into his programs.
How you can do athlete tracking on a "poor man's budget".
His learning process to evaluate and implement new tools.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Wednesday May 13, 2015
IGCT Episode #103: Kevin Cronin - Go Forth and Dominate
Wednesday May 13, 2015
Wednesday May 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
Coach Cronin is currently in his third year as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Jerry Carle Strength and Conditioning Center at Colorado College. Cronin overseas the yearlong strength and conditioning programs for the 16 varsity athletic teams at Colorado College.
Prior to Colorado College, Cronin has had stints at Sonoma State University, Western Washington University, Stanford University, The University of Texas, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Through these experiences Cronin has worked with Collegiate, Olympic, and Professional level athletes during his career, working with All-Americans, All-Conference selections, NCAA National Champions, National Champions, World Champions, and Olympic Medalists.
In this episode we discuss:
His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.
How he balances two sports that are Division 1 with the rest Division 3.
Building a program from scratch and establishing a culture.
Organizational tips
The best piece of coaching advice he has received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation
Tuesday May 05, 2015
IGCT Episode #102: Loren Landow- "Be Adaptable"
Tuesday May 05, 2015
Tuesday May 05, 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
Coach Landow is highly sought after for his ability to analyze and correct biomechanics. His goal is to maximize human performance, while decreasing the likelihood of injury. He has trained thousands of athletes of all ages and abilities, including over 400 professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC, WNBA and Olympic medalist.
Coach Landow served as the Strength and Speed coach during the NFL lockout for over 20 Denver Bronco players and had over 45 professional NFL athletes train with him. Coach Landow has worked with over 30 NFL All-Pro’s and over 20 first round draft selections in the NFL. He has been a National and International presenter for the leading organizations in the performance field, and also serves as a consultant for many professional and collegiate teams across the country. Coach Landow has developed the ACL prevention program and the ACL return to sport protocols for the world renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver.
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.
Good and Bad things he saw at the NFL Combine.
Importance and benefits of deceleration training.
Programming for MMA Fighters.
How he had developed a world class clientele of athletes.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
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