Episodes
Sunday Feb 26, 2017
Ask Coach Mac: Episode #061
Sunday Feb 26, 2017
Sunday Feb 26, 2017
Today’s questions:
Andy - I struggle with plyometrics and understand how complex it can be. I have started to use very basic exercises to help improve landing mechanics and absorbing forces such as single leg hops and now into bounding but I am really struggling to move forward from this as well as trying to keep it fun for the athletes. Do you have any resources or ideas which you would suggest?
Andy - I have an athlete who is a soccer player in-season and I have been asked to plan their program for the reminder of the season [4 months]. He play's every Sunday and can only train twice a week with a training age of 3 years. I was going to try and maintain strength and power over the months but struggling to see what kind of conditioning I may need to include [if any due to 3 soccer training sessions each week] or any ideas of how I can plan the weekly sessions [session 1 strength / session 2 power for example]
Jesse - I’m wondering whether you have any tips/advice on what more I can do to assist my chances in securing a position in the US?
Ben - Recently I have seen an influx of strength & conditioning jobs overseas (United Kingdom, Australia, China). As a seasoned strength coach, I was wondering if you had any advice for someone (me) who is looking to get a strength coach job in another country (i.e., any websites or foreign job markets you would recommend).
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2017
IGCT Episode #196: Jacques Devore- "Look At It With Fresh Eyes"
Wednesday Feb 22, 2017
Wednesday Feb 22, 2017
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Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com
Jacques DeVore founder of Sirens and Titans Fitness.
Jacques began his career in fitness training as an elite athlete. He has competed as a wrestler in both high school and college, in cross country, track, lacrosse, martial arts, and both mountain bikes and road bike races. His primary foundation of training was wrestling, which requires great functional fitness and a good understanding of body composition and nutrition.
His experience and passion for exercise fueled his desire to focus on the science of strength and conditioning. Jacques is licensed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Specialist in Conditioning and Strength.
He also coaches cyclists and passed the examination to be an Expert Cycling coach for USA cycling. Jacques also established a career outside of sports and fitness in the management of money and the trading of securities which requires extensive time and energy. Jacques was constantly struggling with ways to train that required minimal time during his regular travel. So, he developed short workouts, for himself, which provided superior fitness gains while on the road.
Over 20 years ago Jacques took his deep exercise knowledge and his experience in business to become CEO of Vert Sports Performance center in Santa Monica where he also actively began training world class athletes, including football players prepping for the NFL combine, basketball players in the NBA, tennis, wrestling, grappling, track, baseball, and many other sports. Jacques decided to leave Vert and open Titan Sports Performance in Santa Barbara and created his own training center. Titan was the first sports performance center in Santa Barbara at the time.
Over the last 15 years Titan has provided training to hundreds of athletes, teams, and individuals in Santa Barbara.. For all of Jacques life he has been a competitive athlete, coaching, and training other athletes and individuals on how to improve their fitness. He has not only trained others but is living proof of his training methods. He has kept his fitness at a level that allows him to competitively race his bicycle with minimal training time. Jacques has accomplished this through his understanding of the science of how the human body performs and responds to training.
Jacques has been a resident and active member in the Los Angeles business community since 1984. He is past president of Business Exchange 100, a Los Angeles professional business organization. Jacques has been a “Big Brother” of Los Angeles to 3 little brothers over the last 18 years, is a past member of the Board of Directors of Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles, and a past member of the Executive Committee. Also, Jacques was a member of the board of the Daniel Freeman Hospital Foundation prior to the hospitals sale to Tenet healthcare. Jacques was born in Texas and raised in California. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California Davis and an MBA from Pepperdine University and was a visiting scholar to MBA students at Stanford University. To see a list of athletes Jacques has trained and more, Click on this link: www.sirensandtitansfitness.com
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
What prepared him for working with a variety of athletes.
His high Intensity Short Rides for preparing distance cyclists.
His upcoming book.
Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Feb 20, 2017
Ask Coach Mac: Episode #060
Monday Feb 20, 2017
Monday Feb 20, 2017
Today’s questions:
Tim - As someone who wants to become a strength/human performance coach, what is the best way of going about a masters degree and being a grad assistant with strength coaches. I will be getting my undergrad in exercise science fall 2017, and I am starting to look for potential colleges to get my masters degree. However, I'm confused if I should just focus on a strength and conditioning focus or a masters in kinesiology or something similar is better?
Joey - In your opinion as a coach, does Heart Rate Variability(HRV) affect athlete performance?
Jay - What the most important things I could teach or expose him to now and to see what things worked best for you when you were working with your interns and young coaches?
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Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
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Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/
Wednesday Feb 15, 2017
IGCT Episode #195: Corey Beasley - "Improve Your Craft"
Wednesday Feb 15, 2017
Wednesday Feb 15, 2017
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com
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
Corey has been involved in the exercise world for 18 years. He has worked in small studios, corporate gyms, independent, as a gym owner and now online.
His website showcases strength coaches and programs for combat athletes, such as mma, bjj, wrestling, boxing, etc.
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Issues combat athletes face.
What a typical offseason looks like.
What a typical fight prep training camp looks like.
Tools he uses for ESD.
Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Sunday Feb 12, 2017
Ask Coach Mac: Episode #059
Sunday Feb 12, 2017
Sunday Feb 12, 2017
Today’s questions:
Dwayne - How would he go about getting past the eyeball test?
Dwayne - What should a young coach publish and speak about?
Hamish - What typically do young up and coming S&C Coaches lack?
Colin - What's the best way to move from volunteering to a full time position?
Nick - How do you gain respect from players in the collegiate setting if you did not play in college yourself?
John - You often talk about branding yourself. How can a young strength coach 'brand' them self?
Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning? Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
To catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeefery
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com
Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:
PLAE - http://plae.us/
Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/
Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com
Ben Butterfield is currently the Director of Sports Performance at Wentworth Institute of Technology a Division 3 school located in Boston, MA. He also oversees the year round development of the Assumption College Women's Field hockey team. He is currently entering his 4th year working with both programs.
During the summer months he owns a Strength and Conditioning Clinic for high school athletes. Ben has had a number of stops in the D1,D2,D3 setting and working in the private and public sector. His stops include, Velocity Sports Performance, Field house SP, Booth by Performance, WIT, Assumption College, Boston College, U of Maine, Northeastern University, and the Buffalo Bills.
In This Episode We Discuss:
His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Advice young Strength & Conditioning Coaches.
Biggest challenges working with Division 3 Athletics.
Where he thinks the field is headed.
Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Sunday Feb 05, 2017
Ask Coach Mac: Episode #058
Sunday Feb 05, 2017
Sunday Feb 05, 2017
Today’s questions:
Nick - What was your biggest challenge breaking into the field of Strength and Conditioning?
What is one thing you wish you could tell your younger self after all of the experience you have gained?
Alyssa - Should I become a member of the NSCA?
Jeff - What is your training philosophy?
Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning? Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
To catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeefery
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com
Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:
PLAE - http://plae.us/
Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/
Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
IGCT Episode #193: Ingrid Marcum - "Rebuild The Foundation"
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com
Ingrid Marcum, CSCS, is a multi-sport elite athlete who has been helping others reach their own fitness and athletic goals since 1997. Ingrid has coached athletes from various sports – including time as a strength coach at the College of William and Mary, for the USA Field Hockey Women’s National Team and as a Battling Ropes consultant to the US Soccer Women's National Team. She currently owns and operates BGB Fitness in Chicago and teaches internationally. Ingrid specializes in helping athletes rebuild their foundation to decrease pain and improve performance. As an athlete, Ingrid was a Division I All-Conference gymnast, a two-time Olympic Trials competitor and USA National Champion in weightlifting, as well as a World Team member and an alternate to the Olympic Team as a push athlete with USA Bobsled.
In This Episode We Discuss:
Her journey into the field.
Biggest mistake she has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Where does "Iron Valkyrie" comes from.
The importance of being a lifelong athlete.
How she focuses on decreasing pain and improving performance with her athletes
Benefits of multiple implements and tools.
Best piece of advice she has ever received for working with coaches.
Her favorite Book/App/Website recommendation.