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Episodes

Wednesday Jul 18, 2018

IGCT Episode #269: Zach Houghton "Give What You Can"

Wednesday Jul 18, 2018

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Zach Houghton was hired as the Director of Sports Performance for Mens Basketball in July 2017. He works primarily with the men’s basketball and men’s golf programs.

Prior to USF, Houghton was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Northern Michigan University where he oversaw all aspects of training 14 varsity sports. He held this position from July 2016 - July 2017. Houghton held the very same role at Moravian College from July 2014 to July 2016. At Moravian, he oversaw all aspects of managing and training of 21 varsity sports. Under his guidance, Moravian College renovated their sports performance center which is featured in numerous articles and websites.

Before Moravian, Houghton was an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach / Wellness Coordinator at Wayne State University from April 2014 to July 2014. At Wayne State, he trained six varsity sports and oversaw all wellness coordination of over 11,000 university employees. Houghton also interned and was a graduate assistant at Wayne State University from November 2012 to April 2014.

Before strength and conditioning, Houghton was a four-year starter and two-time captain for the Wayne State University football team. He was apart of the 2011 national runner-up team, and 2010 GLIAC South championship team. In 2011, he was given the Ultimate Warrior award for his commitment in the weight room. Houghton is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, along with a certified sports performance coach through United States of America Weightlifting. He has both his Masters of Arts in Sports Administration and his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Wayne State University. He and his wife Rochelle reside in Wesley Chapel, Florida, along with their dog Tyson.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Coaching at all three levels.
Responsibilities outside of S&C.
Giving back to the profession at a young age.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jul 11, 2018

IGCT Episode #268: Rapheal Ruiz "Coaches Golden Rule"

Wednesday Jul 11, 2018

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Raph Ruiz, in his own words...Throughout my career in Human Performance, I stand resolute in my ability to help athletes to earn athletic eXcellence by properly implementing scientifically-based training systems that are orthopaedically-sound & performance-driven. Experiences in a blessed career have taken me through three Tampa Bay pro teams with the Buccaneers under Tony Dungy, the Mutiny & the Devil Rays.

I worked with individual, high-profile careers of the NFL’s Deion Sanders, MLB’s Gary Sheffield, boxing’s Antonio Tarver & many Olympic swimmers. I am very fortunate to have been an integral part of 5 University of Tampa’s National Championships. I do not mention these in a boastful manner, but as a testament to my dedication towards preparedness, putting myself in the best position to be successful when opportunities arise, but more importantly gifting this mindset to the athletes under my guidance.

The fortuitous accomplishments of my family of athletes have not created complacency, slowed my enthusiasm or dedication, but rather continually sharpens my craft against a perpetually rising standard. Filipino Martial Arts, Football and Track & Field started my scholar-athletic career as the paving stones to earning my Kinesiology degree from Sam Houston State University where I began framing a training system for developing highly effective athletes.

This journey took me through those experiences at the pro teams level, sports academies, premiere health clubs and eventually settling into a niche as the Director of Performance with Div II University of Tampa. At the S&C helm of Spartan Athletics from ’99-‘09, our athletes won National Championships in Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Volleyball and back-to-back Baseball. Commensurate with those rings, in an era of epidemic ACL & Shoulder injuries, is our proud accomplishment of dramatically reducing catastrophic injuries incurred and a reduction in severity & length-of-time injured. This is a milestone in that most schools are still experiencing a rise in the opposite direction, especially overhead athletes such as volleyball, baseball/softball & swimming. Alongside one of my very dear friends, John Welbourn and I created CrossFit Football/ Power Athlete HQ which offered a laser-focus on comprehensive on-field performance and sound strength & conditioning program to the CrossFit community. Also, I am very proud of what I have built as many elite athletes called my Pro Select Systems their home.

This encompasses my Pro Draft Prep, Fight Science Camps and Pro Off-Season Programs. But, I am most proud of the development of our ‘HERO’s Initiative’ (Highly Effective Rescue & Operator). This program serves preparation for selection, current Special Operators, elite SWAT LEOs and Fire Rescue, as well as return to quality-of-life for the retired. Its success has driven innumerable benefits throughout our entire training population of athletes, especially with young, rising stars and teams all vying for the development of invaluable X-factors such as team cohesion, effective communication, composure under duress & noble-warrior mindsets that many coaches, athletes and parents desire for well adjusted rising stars ready to take on the world. I am constantly struggling, yet perpetually striving to be the best role model for my son Raider, the best husband for my wonderful wife Stephanie and the most loving companion for our Kino, Max, Adi & Teros while I help others build their foundation of a championship culture and centers of excellence.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Looking at S&C as a series of coordinated movements.
Developing athletes long before the accolades.
His learning process.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jul 04, 2018

IGCT Episode #267: Bill Gillespie "There Is A Purpose"

Wednesday Jul 04, 2018

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Bill Gillespie returned to the Liberty University campus during the winter of 2005 and serves the athletic department as the director of the strength and conditioning program, including the oversight of the weightlifting and conditioning efforts for the football program. He was promoted to his current position as Assistant AD for Strength and Conditioning in the Summer of 2018.

Gillespie has more than 20 years of experience in collegiate strength and conditioning and two years of experience at the professional level after serving as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks from 2003 until just prior to his return to Liberty.

During his time in staff, Gillespie has been part of a program that has won eight Big South titles (2007-10, 2012-14, 2016) and saw the program make its first-ever appearance in the NCAA FCS Playoffs in 2014.

Gillespie got his coaching start at the collegiate level here at Liberty. He served as assistant strength and conditioning coach from 1983-91, while also serving the university as assistant track and field coach in 1983-85 and 1987-91 and head track and field coach in 1986.

After leaving Liberty in 1991, Gillespie spent 11 years as a member of the strength and conditioning staff at Washington. Gillespie joined the staff as assistant strength and conditioning coach in 1991 and was promoted to Director of Strength and Conditioning in 1999.

Gillespie helped the football program make nine bowl appearances during his tenure, including three-consecutive trips to the Rose Bowl. The Huskies earned a 34-14 victory over Michigan on January 1, 1991, to cap off an undefeated 12-0 season and earn a number two national ranking in the polls.

Gillespie was named Pac-10 Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in 2001, while finishing as a finalist for National Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in 2001. Before joining the Seattle Seahawks' strength and conditioning staff, Gillespie served as the defensive line and strength coach at Decatur High School in Federal Way, Wash., in 2002.

Gillespie is a world-renowned weightlifter, as he is a 62-time world record holder in the bench press after a lift of 804.5 lbs. at the WABDL World Cup Bench Press and Deadlift Championships in April of 2009. He is also a 23-time world champion in the bench press.

Gillespie, a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) Master Strength and Conditioning Coach program, received his bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Liberty in 1983. Gillespie and former associate strength and conditioning coach Dave Williams gave Liberty the first pair of CSCCA Master Strength Coaches at the same institution at the NCAA Division I FCS level.

While at Liberty, Gillespie was a four-time All-American and a two-time small college national champion in the shot put and a two-year letterwinner on the football team. Gillespie is the former school record in the shot put with an outdoor mark of 55' 8 ½", a mark which stood for 24 years. He was also Liberty's 1983 recipient of the Rock Royer/Mac Rivera award, given annual to Liberty's top graduating student-athlete.

The native of Tacoma, Wash., and his wife, Anita, have two children – Cameron, who is a former member of the football team, and Rachel. Gillespie and Cameron are the strongest father/son combo in the bench press of all-time in the world.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
All things Bench Press.
Staying strong inseason.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jun 27, 2018

IGCT Episode #266: Ted Perlak "Everyplace Has Problems"

Wednesday Jun 27, 2018

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Ted Perlak was named head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Delaware in May, 2014. He was promoted to the position of assistant athletic director for strength & conditioning in March, 2015 and earned the title of assistant athletic director for sports performance/head strength and conditioning coach in January, 2017. In July 2018, Ted was named Associate Athletic director for Sports Performance/head Strength and Conditioning coach.

At Delaware, Perlak is responsible for oversight of all operations of the strength and conditioning department, including staff supervision, budget management, facility maintenance, and administrative duties. Working in unison with Senior Associate AD for Health, Well-Being, and Sports Performance Eric Laudano, Perlak works with specific sports in developing the physical strength, endurance, flexibility and agility of Delaware's athletes. He designs programs customized to each sport's specific needs, oversees maintenance of the varsity weight training facilities, and works closely with the Sports Performance team in enhancing the overall health and wellness for sport programs and student-athletes. His primary role is working with the UD men's basketball program with secondary duties with women's basketball and baseball. “It's a great honor to be named the head strength & conditioning coach at the University of Delaware,” said Perlak when accepting the role. “During the interview process I had the opportunity to see the vision of the administration and it is something I'm excited to be a part of. The opportunity to work with so many great coaches makes this 100 percent a place my family and I want to be.”

Perlak most recently worked as strength &?conditioning coach at Colonial Athletic Association foe Elon (N.C.) University in 2013-14 where he oversaw a 17-sport program, including football. Perak previously spent eight seasons at Fordham University, including the final six as the head strength and conditioning coach. While at the Bronx, N.Y. school, he worked closely with the football, basketball, soccer, softball, and track and field teams. Prior to his stint at Fordham, Perlak served as the director of strength and conditioning at Iona College for two years. While at Iona, he was responsible for the design, implementation and coaching of all varsity athletic programs. He also supervised and organized staff participation in off-season and preseason workout sessions. Perlak served as the strength and conditioning coordinator at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pa., in 2004 where he designed and executed the strength and conditioning program. He was also responsible for off-season and preseason workouts. Perlak has been involved with the United States Olympic Training Center, serving as a strength and conditioning resident intern from January until May of 2004. In that role he assisted the staff in developing and implementing programs for Olympic, Olympic hopefuls, Pan-American, and Paralympic individual athletes and national teams.

A 2001 graduate of Worcester (Mass.) State College, Perlak was a four-year starter and two-time captain with the football team before earning a bachelor's degree in health science with a concentration in exercise science. Following a year in which he served as the strength and conditioning coordinator at his alma mater, Perlak worked at Temple University as an assistant and earned his master's degree in sport administration there in 2004. A native of Pittsfield, Mass., Perlak and his wife, Christine, have a daughter, Rueby Mae.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Sports performance team collaboration.
Having consistency within the S&C department.
How to acclimate athletes when they arrive to campus.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jun 20, 2018

IGCT Episode #265: Dan Baker "Grow and Develop"

Wednesday Jun 20, 2018

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

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Dan Baker has been President of the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) since 2004 and a member of the ASCA since its inception. He has also been a member of the NSCA since 1987 and completed his CSCS in 1988. He has a PhD in sports science from Edith Cowan University (ECU), and is an Adjunct lecturer in the Masters of Strength & Conditioning program at ECU as well as St. Marys University (London, UK). His Phd involved a number of studies upon strength, velocity and power in professional rugby league players and he has published over 40 peer-reviewed publications. As a strength and conditioning coach, he worked for the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team for 19 years, winning the NRL title four times. He has also worked with professional rugby union, including the 20015 World Cup 2nd placed Australian national team. Previously he has worked with national league or international level athletes in the following sports ~ soccer, field hockey, netball, Olympic diving, MMA, track & field and power-lifting. He has the official designation of ASCA Master Coach of Elite Athlete Strength & Conditioning within the ASCA’s Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme (PCAS).

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
All things Velocity Based Training.
The Australian S&C Education System along with the ASCA.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

IGCT Episode #264: Lew Caralla "Love First"

Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

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Lewis Caralla was tabbed as the new football head strength and conditioning coach prior to the 2018 season. Caralla brings a wealth of experience from programs such as Michigan, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and most recently Lousiana-Lafayette.

Caralla comes to Buffalo from Louisiana-Lafayette where he spent the last two years as the director of strength and conditioning. Prior to Caralla's arrival at Lousiana-Lafayette, the team finished 4-8. In his first season with the Ragin' Cajuns, the team went to the 2016 New Orleans Bowl.

Caralla was the director of strength and conditioning at North Texas in 2015. Prior to his stint with the Mean Green, Caralla spent three seasons as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Michigan. He also served as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Mississippi State and Georgia Tech.

Following his graduation from Defiance College, where he was an all-conference running back and team most valuable player, Caralla served as an intern strength coach at both Virginia and USF as well as a graduate position at Mississippi State. He earned a master's degree in kinesiology from Mississippi in 2010.

He is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC), the United States Weightlifting Federation and the American Red Cross.

Caralla and his wife, Lori, have a son, Marshall and a daughter, Ali.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Interviewing his players when taking over a new program.
Making hard work exciting.
Living what you say.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jun 06, 2018

IGCT Episode #263: Duane Carlisle "Chase After Excellence"

Wednesday Jun 06, 2018

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Coach Duane Carlisle is a Premier Health and Wellness Consultant, former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Francisco 49ers, John Maxwell Certified Teacher, Speaker, and Top High-Performance Coach to business executives and sports officials. He is the owner of Carlisle Performance Systems (CPS). As part of CPS, Coach Carlisle and his team consisting of Sports Scientists, Sports Psychologists, and Sports Nutritionists work directly with high profile NFL executives to develop personalized fitness training strategies, analytical performance assessments, mental preparation exercises, and wellness education for all Football Officials within the organization. In conjunction with working with the #1 Sports Property in the US (NFL), he works at Stanford University's - School of Medicine’s -Health Improvement Program. There, he designs fitness programs for faculty, administrators, and leads intensive fitness sessions for Business Executives from around the world. He also provides wellness and performance consulting for PAC 12 officials.

From the grid-iron to the boardroom and everything in between, Coach Carlisle has helped countless individuals achieve their goals, both physically and professionally. He believes that training shouldn't be aimless, but it should be purposeful and deliberate. These are the principles that he lives by to win each day.

His positivity, depth of knowledge, passion, and commitment to his clients have set him apart from the rest. He is an outstanding resource for fitness enrichment and has developed workshops to empower athletes and business executives to pursue exceptional results.

To inquire about Coach Carlisle’s expertise or to book him to speak at your next event, visit www.coachcarlisle.com. Specialties: Motivational Speaker; Fitness and Wellness Consultant; Performance Coaching; Training & Conditioning; Personal Training; Team Building

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Differences between working with kids, professional athletes, and general population.
Identifying gaps in the market.
Challenges of the coaching profession.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday May 30, 2018

IGCT Episode #262: David Boyle "All About The Team"

Wednesday May 30, 2018

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David’s career in elite sport has spanned over a 36-year period, as a professional player and transitioning into in high performance coaching (Strength and Conditioning) for three national codes, (NRL, ARU and NBL). NRL clubs include South Sydney, St. George Illawarra, Wests Tigers, Cronulla Sharks and Penrith Panthers.

He spent 4-years with the Australian Rugby Union and 18-years with the Illawarra Hawks NBL. David is an Accredited ASCA Level 3 S&C Coach and Accredited Master Coach, the highest level, within the ASCA Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme, presenter and board member of the ASCA.

He completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Sport Management) and lectures on Sports Performance at Australian College Physical Education. He now consults in areas of High Performance Coaching and Facility management.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
The good, bad and ugly of a 36 year S&C career.
How best to work with sport coaches.
Tactics he has used to stay connected to his players.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday May 23, 2018

IGCT Episode #261: Lee Taft "Small Doses"

Wednesday May 23, 2018

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Lee Taft, known to most simple as “The Speed Guy”, is highly respected as an athletic movement specialist. The last 29 years he has devoted the majority of his time training multi-directional speed to all ages and ability. He has spent much of this time teaching his multi-directional speed methods to top performance coaches and fitness professionals all over the world. Lee has also dedicated countless hours mentoring up-and- coming sports performance trainers, many who have gone into the profession and made a big impact themselves.

His innovated approach to training has impacted how many coaches teach athletic movement. Lee brought to light the importance and fine points of the innate quality of repositioning- “Plyo Step”, “Hip Turn”, “Directional Step” and connection to fight or flight. According to Lee, “Speed and agility done right is about making sure we marry the natural movements athletes have with effective and efficient body control to maximize speed and quickness”.

Lee has been asked to speak at numerous strength and conditioning and sports performance events across the world and has produced many instructional videos in the area of multi-directional speed and movement training. In addition, Lee has written several eBooks specifically on movement techniques and speed development. Lee and his wife Jennifer have 3 children, Jae, Bailee and Brennen and currently reside in Indiana.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
His view on multi directional speed.
Reactive Tier System for Speed
Why he believes there is too much "OverCoaching".
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday May 16, 2018

IGCT Episode #260: Dr. Nikos Apostolopoulos "Less is More - microStretching"

Wednesday May 16, 2018

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Dr. Nikos Apostolopoulos is the Founder and Developer of microStretching® and Stretch Therapy®. He is the Director of the microStretching Clinic, the first in the world to pioneer the development of therapeutic and performance enhancement microStretching®. This recovery regeneration technique, based on functional-clinical anatomy, has been used to treat many professional, elite, and amateur athletes, as well as individuals suffering from various musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Apostolopoulos graduated from the University of Wolverhampton (PhD - Muscle Physiology and Inflammation) and the University of Toronto (BPHE - Sports Medicine). He is a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and the International Society of Exercise and Immunology (ISEI). He has lectured and worked internationally as a consultant and therapist to various sports organizations and federations. Specialties: Recovery-Regeneration Specialist

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Best practices for recovery and regeneration.
The principles behind microStretching.
Mental side of prepping between training sessions.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday May 09, 2018

IGCT Episode #259: Rob Pacey "Build Your Network"

Wednesday May 09, 2018

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

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Rob is an accredited strength and conditioning coach (ASCC) but is most known for hosting the Pacey Performance Podcast. Rob comes from a background in professional football (soccer) as both a player and coach. He also has experience as an S&C coach at Huddersfield university but more recently has worked in the sports technology space with Catapult and Vald Performance. Currently, Rob is consulting for a number of companies in the sports tech world, using his knowledge of the industry as an athlete, coach and business development manager.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
The orgin and mission of Pacey Performance Podcast.
Entrepreneurship and commercial side of the business.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday May 02, 2018

IGCT Episode #258: Derek Wohlers "Is Your Foundation Rock or Sand"

Wednesday May 02, 2018

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Derek Wohlers holds professional certifications as a personal trainer, sports medicine specialist and is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (SCS). Prior to opening Life Performance Enhancement, Derek was an educator, coach, trainer and consultant working for athletic programs at the high school and university levels, sport instruction organizations and college recruiting businesses. An expert in human performance, in addition to his private clients, he has trained professional athletes in the MLB, NCAA, NAIA, USA Track and Field, and PGA. Derek has completed specialized continuing educational courses in: • Shoulder Performance • Weight Training for Weight Loss • Optimal Muscle Training • Strength Training Past 50 • Focus on Health, Fitness, & Body Composition • Performance Nutrition • Beginning Strength Training for Kids Private Gym in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Training Facility in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Gym for individuals and small groups Private Training Facility He is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the International Fitness Professionals Association. He coaches and consults for the Baseball Factory, a preparation program for college baseball players. Derek currently oversees the pitching and performance training regimen at Bonita High School in La Verne, California. A graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education, he competed as a member of the Cougars baseball program. Derek began his coaching career at his alma matter where he served as pitching coach and oversaw the year-round strength and conditioning regimen for five seasons. During his tenure there, the program made back-to-back appearances in the college world series in 2007 and 2008. Derek will complete his Masters in Theology degree from Veritas Evangelical Seminary. Derek and his wife Ericka attend Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Life Performance Academy.
His evaluation process.
What Seminary can teach you about being a S&C.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Wednesday Apr 25, 2018

IGCT Episode #257: Dr. Corey Peacock "Never Say No"

Wednesday Apr 25, 2018

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Dr. Corey Peacock is currently serving as the Head Performance Coach and Sports Scientist at Peacock Performance Inc. In this role, he is responsible for providing strength & conditioning, physiological analysis, and injury prevention methodologies for some of the world’s ‘Elite’ Combat Athletes. As a former collegiate football player and coach, Corey graduated from Kent State University with a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. He works closely with many Strength & Conditioning professionals from the NFL, NHL, MMA and NCAAF and is regarded as one of the top Performance Coaches and Sports Scientists in South Florida. Along with coaching, Dr. Peacock serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Nova Southeastern University. As a researcher, he has contributed multiple peer-reviewed publications integrating the fields of exercise physiology, athletic performance, and supplementation. Notable Clients: Michael Johnson Anthony Rumble Johnson Michael Chandler Volkan Oezdemir Linton Vassal Kamaru Usman Dezmond Green Luke Rockhold Matt Mittrione Danny Roberts Chris Algieri Robin Van Roosmalen Andre Soukhamthath Stephan Struve Chas Skelly

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Athlete evaluation process.
Concept of peaking.
X factors in fight prep.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Apr 18, 2018

IGCT Episode #256: Justin Lovett "Meet Them Where They Are At"

Wednesday Apr 18, 2018

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

Justin Lovett is in his second season as director of football strength & conditioning. He was hired Dec. 21, 2016.

Lovett joined the Boilermakers after three seasons in a similar capacity at Western Kentucky. During his time with Hilltoppers, Lovett helped build WKU to back-to-back Conference USA championships (2015 and 2016) and two straight bowl victories (2014 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl and 2015 Miami Beach Bowl). Five players were selected by National Football League teams during his time in Bowling Green, including a school-record-tying three in the 2016 draft. Western Kentucky went 30-10 overall during Lovett's time, including a 19-5 mark in CUSA play.

Prior to WKU, Lovett spent two seasons with the strength & conditioning staff at Georgia. The Bulldogs posted a 20-7 overall record, played in the 2012 SEC championship game and in two January bowl games (2013 Capital One Bowl and 2014 Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl) during his time in Athens. Including first-rounders Todd Gurley, Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree, a total of 15 players were selected by NFL teams in his two seasons at Georgia.

Lovett worked with the Denver Broncos from 2009 to 2011, starting as an intern before moving to assistant strength & conditioning coach the final two years. While with the Broncos, the team won the 2011 AFC West and was among the top five teams in the NFL in terms of having the lowest amount of practices and games missed by starters in 2009 and 2011. Denver had eight players voted to the Pro Bowl during Lovett's time there.

Lovett got his start among the collegiate ranks at UTEP from 2008 to 2009. He served as the strength & conditioning coach for Miners' soccer and track & field teams, and assisted with football and softball. Lovett served as the head strength & conditioning coach at Grandview High School in Aurora, Colorado, from 2004 to 2008 and as the director of sports performance at Miramont Sports Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, from 2003 to 2004.

A two-sport athlete in football and baseball at the University of Findlay, Lovett earned a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science from Colorado State in 2003 and a master's degree in exercise science from California University of Pennsylvania in 2012. He played semi-professional football in the Colorado Football Conference from 2000 to 2003 and was a Colorado Golden Gloves amateur boxer in 2002. Lovett holds certifications from the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified), National Strength & Conditioning Association (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (Performance Enhancement Specialist & Corrective Exercise Specialist). A native of Beavercreek, Ohio, Lovett (born Jan. 8, 1977) and his wife, Amy, have two sons, Tillman and Lyndon.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
What he wished he would have done to better prepare to be a Head S&C.
What is unique about his program.
Mistakes he has made and how to avoid them when building a new weight room.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Apr 11, 2018

IGCT Episode #255: Jonathan Mike "Microspeed And Macropatience"

Wednesday Apr 11, 2018

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Jonathan Mike, PhD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, USAW, NKT, is a currently a Visiting Professor in Kinesiology at University of Southern Mississippi, and has been an Assistant Professor in the Exercise Science Program at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. He earned his PhD in Exercise Science at the University of New Mexico (Albuquerque). He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Exercise Science from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky while also serving as a strength and conditioning assistant. He also worked for the University of Louisville as a strength coach and has been a frequent contributor and guest host of several websites and radio shows. He has been a member of the NSCA Certification Exam Developing Committee (NSCA-CPT) and Job Analysis Committee, and a current member of the Personal Trainers Special Interest Group. He has spoken at numerous NSCA local, state, regional and national conferences including the 2014, 2015, and 2016, and 2017 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, and other organizations. He has authored or co-authored various works related to sports nutrition and strength and conditioning. Further, he has been published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal and Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research for the NSCA and have both authored & co-authored multiple book chapters in areas of sports nutrition and strength training and conditioning. In addition, he has co-authored many articles on a variety of topics in IDEA Fitness Journal and has authored articles for many consumer magazines including Oxygen Mag, Bodybuilding.com, Muscle and Body, Muscle Mag, and Flex. He is a journal editor for both Strength and Conditioning Journal, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, NSCA Coach, and Research Quarterly for Exercise. He has been competing in the sport of Strongman for several years. His research interests include eccentric training and adaptations, strength and power development, functional movement, exercise and energy metabolism, and areas of sports nutrition.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Benefits of eccentric training.
Use of non traditional/strongman implements into sport S&C.
Blending classroom with the weight room.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Apr 04, 2018

IGCT Episode #254: Chris Laskowski "Can't Give What You Don't Have"

Wednesday Apr 04, 2018

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A 2009 inductee to the Florida Atlantic Athletics Hall of Fame, Laskowski joins the Austin Peay staff as the Director of Sports Performance. His main responsibilities include strength and conditioning, as well as nutritional specialist. As a member of the Owls football program, Laskowski began his career as a walk-on in 2000. His outstanding play ascended him into a leadership role with FAU, where he was named the team’s MVP in 2002 and Co-MVP in 2003. His hard work was rewarded when he signed a free agent contract with the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts in 2005. He also made a professional stop at the NFL Europe’s Frankfurt Galaxy. Laskowski had previous stints at Old Dominion and Virginia before landing in Clarksville.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How he organizes his program.
What he feels is most unique about his program.
Steps he and his coaching staff have taken to turnaround the program.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Mar 28, 2018

IGCT Episode #253: Mike Potenza "We Don't Want Rust"

Wednesday Mar 28, 2018

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Mike Potenza M.Ed., C.S.C.S, TSAC-F Director for Strength and Conditioning for the San Jose Sharks Hockey team Managing Partner and Director of Performance for Tactical Fitness and Performance Potenza is a Managing Partner and Director of Human Performance for Tactical Fitness and Performance since inception (2009). TFP is an innovative small business with a specialized focus on Human Performance for the Tactical Operator. TFP created and managed the Human Performance Programs for two United States Air Force Pararescue teams within the National Guard Bureau. The 131st RQS (California) and 212th RQS (Alaska) began their programs in 2009 and 2012 respectfully. Potenza held the following roles and responsibilities as the Director of Performance with both the California team and Alaska team: 1. Design and implement the daily physical sustainment training program for over 100 Battlefield Airmen. 2. Provide direction to the full time Strength and Conditioning Coach on daily sustainment training implementation and Operator Specific programming. 3. Provide direction to the Physical Therapist resource who manages the therapy of all injured team members and who implements the reconditioning program efforts for all injured personnel. 4. Hire and direct the Orthopedic Manual Therapist as a team resource who treats soft tissue injuries, and performs Musculo-skeletal maintenance on the injured and healthy Operator population. The Human Performance Program uses this role to enhance injury recovery timelines, correct Musculo-Skeletal dysfunctions and perform daily structural maintenance to enhance the physical durability of team members. 5. Create a Physical Performance testing profile to measure Operator fitness. 6. Establish reporting metrics on injury trends, resource usage and team readiness. Graduate of Springfield College in 2000 with a bachelor of science degree in applied exercise science. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Potenza earned a master’s degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Human Movement Science from Boston University. While there he held a graduate assistant position within the Strength and Conditioning department working with all 21 Varsity intercollegiate sports. Other NCAA Strength and Conditioning Coaching experiences include; University of Wisconsin, Harvard University and Colgate University. During his time as a Master’s student Potenza had the opportunity to work as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for a private training facility that instructed professional, amateur and collegiate athletes in the Boston area. The facility specialized in strength training, metabolic conditioning, speed development, plyometric, flexibility and rehabilitation programming. Potenza is currently in his 12th year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the San Jose Sharks hockey team. He is responsible for the team’s comprehensive health and performance enhancement program, including the physical testing and evaluations during training camp and rookie development camp. He works closely with the Athletic Training staff on the rehab and reconditioning programming of all injured players. Potenza oversees the Strength and Conditioning staff for the Sharks minor league affiliate (San Jose Barracuda, San Jose CA). He is also responsible for the physical fitness evaluations and design of the physical performance enhancement program for the 20 plus prospects within the San Jose Sharks organization. Potenza has implemented a specific strategy to track player readiness through workload monitoring, blood analysis and a daily health assessment. The information is used to create individualized workout routines, player supplementation strategies and on-ice training intensity/frequency.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Mindset of Professional hockey players.
What he wish he knew coaching that he knows now after spending a decade in the pros.
Post season hockey training considerations.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Mar 21, 2018

IGCT Episode #252: Andy McCloy "Lead With Your Heart"

Wednesday Mar 21, 2018

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Andy McCloy is the owner of BCI Sport Performance and Fitness. Over the last 18yrs BCI has supported well over 100 athletes who have gone on to attain college scholarships as well as 7 BCI trained athletes who have been drafted or made NFL rosters in the past 5yrs alone. BCI provides a wide range of services for athletes and general fitness clients alike and is committed to changing the face of health and athletics in their local community by way of their integrity based approach to the training process.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How best to build a Performance Enhancement business.
Training Middle/Elementary school kids.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Mar 14, 2018

IGCT Episode #251: Tobias Jacobi "Develop Belief Not Buy-In"

Wednesday Mar 14, 2018

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Tobias Jacobi coached 15 years at the collegiate level for Cumberland University, University of North Carolina, Elon University, Western Carolina University, Kent State University, Charleston Southern University, and East Carolina University. In 2017, he was named the NHSSCA National High School S&C of the Year. Currently, he is the strength coach at Strong Rock Christian School. He holds a B.S. in Physical Education and is CSCS, RSCC*D, USAW-SP, TPI-L1, and USAT&F-L1 certified.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Experience going from College to High School.
Training the Multi-Sport Athlete.
How to gain support from your administration, coaches, and parents.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Mar 07, 2018

IGCT Episode #250: Nick Mueller "Regress To Progress"

Wednesday Mar 07, 2018

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Nick Mueller is the Director of Golf Education at RAD and a Master Instructor for RAD Levels 1 and 2. Passionate about performance, Nick’s experiences as a Strength and Conditioning Coach are many, working with athletes from various sport backgrounds at the amateur, professional and Olympic levels. Nick’s specialty lies in mobility restoration, movement efficiency and power production and performance of the rotary athlete, specifically the golfer. With his “regress to progress” approach to building resilient foundations for the athletes he works with, Nick is quickly becoming a widely sought after consultant for athletes on various professional tours as well as NCAA collegiate programs. Supplementing his Strength and Conditioning background, Nick is also a practicing Fascial Stretch Therapist. After suffering a serious neck injury playing college football, Nick is no stranger to the aftermath of dealing chronic pain and discomfort. As a kinesiologist, the science of Self-Myofascial Release and fascial stretch have given Nick great appreciation for those suffering in pain which is a driving factor is his passion to help restore pain free function to everyone, athlete or not.

A life long athlete and an avid adventurer, Nick’s travels have led him all over the world from hiking Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes to running half marathons in the Arizona desert. Nick is as much of a student of the game as are his students and loves playing golf whenever he gets the chance. Known as the “Mobility Caddie,” Nick’s mission is to spread his message to help as many golfers achieve their full potential as possible. “Mobility is power and golfers are athletes. Let’s start moving like one!”
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Philosophy regressing to progressing.
Biggest misconceptions when training golf.
You body as your business card.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Feb 28, 2018

IGCT Episode #249: Bart Bibrowicz "Be A Good Teammate"

Wednesday Feb 28, 2018

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Bart Bibrowicz is an Strength & Conditioning course working for Chinese Olympic Committee Teams as well he is course co-ordinator for our Polish Strength and Conditioning Association educational Conferences and international tutor for Elite Performance Institute. Biggest Education provider in Europe.

He has worked as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with Wroclaw Slask Basketball team who play in the Polish Premier Division as well as Pre-hab Specialist with the Polish Golf Association. Bart currently works as Performance Manager for Top Support Company in high performance facilties in Shenzhen. Bart graduated with a master degree in Physiotherapy in Wroclaw, Poland.

Bart is very passionate about both Strength & Conditioning service delivery as well as education. He currently sits on the committee board for the Polish Strength & Conditioning Association, has written numerous articles for Poland’s top fitness magazines and has presented at various conferences and seminars in Poland.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
His decision to seek out learning opportunities beyond his borders.
Advice for working outside of the country.
His role in the Polish S&C Association and why we should all be involved in our organizations.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Feb 21, 2018

IGCT Episode #248: Stewart Venable "ABC's - Always Be Coaching"

Wednesday Feb 21, 2018

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P.E. Teacher/Head Strength Coach for Lincoln High School and Founder/Head Coach of the LHS Links Powerlifting Club for the past three (3) years. Coach Stewart Venable brings his passion, knowledge and over three decades worth of experience to Lincoln Public Schools District. Venable’s resume is astounding, and includes ownership of Athletic Results; his duties as Assistant Strength Coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University (’09-’12) and Immaculata High School (’08-’09); numerous certifications to include Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA, USA Weightlifting Level 2 National Coach and numerous other certifications. He has articles concerning youth fitness programming, Strength and Conditioning and two Olympic Weightlifting articles published in the Lincoln Journal Star City Sports. Coach Venable has been a competitive Powerlifter for 16 years, Olympic Weightlifter for 10 years and currently competes as a T&F Thrower. He is the 2010 American Masters Weightlifting Champion, 2011 Masters National Champion, and has claimed other state and national titles. From 1990 to 2012 Venable was employed by the Department of Justice as a Lieutenant, Special Operations Response Team Leader and Sports Specialist. While working at the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, he designed and implemented performance enhancement programs for inmates. Prior to his retirement he spearheaded an online fitness project for Department of Justice staff. Venable has served in the U.S. Army for seven years from 1981-1988 as an 11B Infantry Soldier. He was stationed at Ft. Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska and at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu, HI. In 1988 he ETS (Ended His Term Of Service) and was Honorably Discharged.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
His experience working in the Military and Prison system.
Positives and negatives of working at the High School level.
Importance of asking questions and reading.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Feb 14, 2018

IGCT Episode #247: Phil Daru "Always Learn and Improve"

Wednesday Feb 14, 2018

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Phil Daru is the Head Physical Preparation Coach at American Top Team, creator of Daru Strong Training Systems, and Director of Strenrth and Conditioning at Fight Science Institute. Phil has over 10 years of experience in coaching athletes specializing in Combat Sports. Phil began his coaching career as he was a actively competing as a professional MMA fighter at American Top Team. Prior to his career in mixed martial arts Phil played football throughout his childhood which eventually earned him a scholarship to Alabama State University where he studied Exercise Science and learned first hand how to run a strength program. By the age of 22 Phil opened his own training facility at the same time one the award for best s&c coach of the year for the 2012 Florida MMA Awards. Coaching over 100 Fighters in the past year now working with fighters at the world renown American Top Team HQ. Phil has worked with multiple word champions like Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, Will Brooks, King Mo Lawal, Tyron Woodley, Tecia Torres, And many more.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Art of coaching fighters.
Evaluation techniques for working with fighters.
Working with weight cutting athletes.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Feb 07, 2018

IGCT Episode #246: Matt Durant "Can't Be Grumpy"

Wednesday Feb 07, 2018

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Matt Durant is the Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of La Verne. Coach Durant has been at La Verne since the fall of 2002. From 2004-2005 Coach Durant was the assistant strength coach at College of the Canyons working under Robert Dos Remedios. From 2001-2002 Coach Durant was an assistant strength coach and football coach at Wingate University. Coach Durant started coaching at College of the Canyons from 1998-2001.
At La Verne coach Durant has over 500+ student and student athletes that he is directly responsible for and 19 sport teams. He is also an adjunct professor in the Kinesiology department and teaches upper division classes. He has developed curriculum in the department for students to get into the strength & conditioning profession. Coach Durant also is an adjunct professor at Mount San Antonino College Kinesiology department.
Coach Durant was the first ever strength coach at La Verne. He has grown the department from 2 platforms and random equipment to 16 platforms over80+ KB’s and more tools at his disposal than any other D3 school in the country. He oversees a staff that has 1 GA and anywhere from 5-10 interns depending on the time of the year. Along with the college, Coach Durant has trained and also trains multiple MMA athletes, Pro Athletes and Olympian Tae Kwon Do athletes. When Coach Durant is not working he is spending as much time as he can with his two boys, Lance-John and his two dogs Duke and Whiskey. Coach Durant’s hobbies are centered around his kids and surfing. He loves to travel and surf! In January 2018 Coach Durant was named NSPA National Strength Coach of the Year.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Challenges of starting a program from scratch.
Positives and negatives of Division 3.
Being a single Dad, and raising his two boys around the weight room.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jan 31, 2018

IGCT Episode #245: Ryan Johnson "Be A Farmer and Plant Seeds"

Wednesday Jan 31, 2018

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Ryan Johnson teaches physical education at Wayzata High School and is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Wayzata Public Schools, a position he began in 2000. Wayzata Athletics have captured 59 team state titles in his tenure and Johnson works directly with the three-time state champion football program as Director of Operations and Player Development. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) He serves as the Minnesota NSCA State Director, and is the Mid America Regional Director for the NHSSCA. In 2010 he was named the NSCA Minnesota High School Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year and in 2013 was named the NSCA State Director of the Year. Johnson was also named the NSCA 2017 National High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. A former volunteer firefighter, he also received an Award of Merit from the Minnesota Department of Health and Safety for participation in a lifesaving CPR/AED effort to revive a player that suffered sudden cardiac arrest while at practice. Johnson is a frequent clinician, speaker and his Wayzata Trojan Power program has been visited by over 50 other high school and small college programs. He also volunteered his time in the Rockford School District where he and his wife and four children reside by serving as the Rockford Area Athletic Association President and Youth Football Director.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Why he choose to plant his flag at the High School level.
The summer Trojan Power program.
How we grow S&C at the High School level.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Thursday Jan 25, 2018

IGCT Episode #244: Max Lankheit "Coach The Athlete Not The Program"

Thursday Jan 25, 2018

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Maximilian Lankheit currently works as a strength & conditioning coach for German Bundesliga side 1.FC Nuremberg. With over ten years coaching experience, he has been working with different populations and sports varying from youth athletes, personal training clients up to professional athletes. Together with his business partner he founded Northern Germany’s first athletic performance facility in 2011, which he successfully ran until selling his shares at the end of 2016. During this time, he also oversaw the academy strength & conditioning program of the Bundesliga club, 1.FC St. Pauli. During his career he has had the privilege of also working as a performance specialist for EXOS, and continues to work as Michael Boyle’s European Master Trainer for the CFSC – Certification. Additionally, Lankheit is presenting around the world and writing for magazines on the topics of leadership, culture and team dynamics in High Performance Sport as well as on soccer-specific strength & conditioning.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Force-Velocity profiling for jumping and sprinting
Individualizing team training.
Use of perception action coupling in agility training
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jan 17, 2018

IGCT Episode #243: Scott Salwasser- "Not Everyone Is The Same"

Wednesday Jan 17, 2018

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Scott Salwasser is currently the Director of Speed and Power Development at Texas Tech University, where he works exclusively with the Football program. He served previously on the strength and conditioning staffs at UC Berkeley, Sparta Performance Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Sacramento State and the Oakland Raiders. He competed nationally in Weightlifting as a graduate student at Sacramento State, and played intercollegiate Football as an undergraduate at UC Davis. He has a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and is CSCS certified, among other distinctions. He and his wife Katie have two daughters, Stella and Charlotte.
In This Episode We Discuss:

Wednesday Jan 10, 2018

IGCT Episode #242: Dr. Rob Bell- "Respond Don't React"

Wednesday Jan 10, 2018

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Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, author, and speaker.

He has written 6 books on Mental Toughness and his most recent book is titled: NO ONE Gets There AlONE. Dr. Bell is a Certified Mental Performance Coach of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Since 2006 he’s consulted with hundreds of athletes, coaches, and teams.

Rob is a Sport Psychology coach for University of Notre Dame and has worked with Indy Eleven Professional Soccer, winners on the PGA Tour, an Olympic Silver medalist, ATP Champion, and the 2013 USTA National Champion.

He has spoken to Marriott and Walgreens and has caddied over 20+ events on professional golf tours. • A fomer university professor Dr. Bell has been featured on ESPN, The Golf Channel, Runner’s World, NY Times and Stack Magazine. He graduated from of University of Tennessee, Temple University, & Shepherd University. Married with 2 children, and you can follow on twitter @drrobbell or drrobbell.com
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Mental toughness - Can it be taught.
Motivation behind "No One Get's There Alone"
What is a hinge moment.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Jan 03, 2018

IGCT Episode #241: Mike McGurn- "Global Industry Small Community"

Wednesday Jan 03, 2018

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International Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike McGurn has the prestigious honour of training three National Senior Irish Teams in different codes and winning two World Titles in two different sports. McGurn competed for Ulster and Ireland in cross country and athletics events. For his efforts was awarded a scholarship to study Sports Science in the USA for four years.

Once graduated and while lecturing in Workington, he became fitness coach for the local Rugby League club. He quickly became sought after by the cream of Rugby League. Known for his no-nonsense, hard working attitude, McGurn helped guide St Helens to the elusive treble - Challenge Cup, Super League and World Club Champions in the 2000/2001 season.

2002 saw him make the move back to Ireland after being head-hunted by Eddie O’Sullivan to join the national Rugby Union team as Head of Strength and Conditioning. In his tenure of 8 years he totally revolutionised the training structures and systems of the squad laying the foundations for what has become the most successful Irish Team ever. In 2008 he took up the position of Head of Strength and Conditioning for Ospreys Rugby Union club in South Wales. He also began working with boxer Bernard Dunne, helping the Dubliner become Super Bantam-Weight Champion of the World.

In November 2008 he enjoyed more success, this time with the Irish Compromise Rules team when they won the series beating Austrailia in both tests. McGurn consults teams and individuals and is currently lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Queens University Belfast, responsible for all of the Strength and Conditioning for rugby football gaelic hurling camogie and rowing teams at the university.. In 2010 and 2011 McGurn became National Fitness Coach to the Irish International Rules Team who played against their Australian counterparts in the AFL. Mike is a member of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) and International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA)
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How he maximizes cognitive training in a session.
Sport specific training, what is it and is it possible.
How to implement change in a program that does not have a good history.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Dec 27, 2017

IGCT Episode #240: Pat Livesey- "Complete Warm Up"

Wednesday Dec 27, 2017

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Pat Livesey joined the RYPT team as an intern in the Spring of 2015 after graduating from the University of Louisville. Pat was a two-sport athlete and eight-time Varsity letter winner during his high-school career at Montclair Kimberley Academy in Montclair, NJ. As the Captain of the Football and Baseball teams his senior year, Pat led the Baseball team to a Prep B State Championship and Non-public B North State Championship. His leadership and athletic vigor landed him a scholarship to Muhlenberg College for both Football and Baseball. After suffering an injury, Pat was no longer able to continue playing college sports, resulting in a transfer to the University of Louisville. Determined to continue pursing his passion for sports performance, Pat acquired a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.

During his time at the University of Louisville, he immersed himself in both the educational and philanthropic opportunities available, becoming an avid member of the Health and Human Performance Club, working on the fitness staff at the student recreational center, and volunteering as a member of the Louisville Women's Basketball practice squad (2011-2012). After graduating, Pat sought additional experience in the field of sports performance, working as an intern for Seton Hall University Strength and Conditioning (Winter 2015) and RYPT (Spring – Summer 2015). Pat was promoted to an Assistant Performance Coach of the RYPT team.

Pat completed his master's degree at California University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Sports Performance and Injury Prevention. When not coaching, Pat enjoys participating in various athletic events. He completed the 2015 New Jersey Half Marathon as well as multiple Reebok Spartan Races across the Tri-State area completing the 2015 & 2016 Spartan Trifecta.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
His transition from being an athlete to coach.
How to structure a proper warm up.
Being a young coach in the field, but still giving back.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Dec 20, 2017

IGCT Episode #239: Justin Roethlingshoefer & Devan McConnell - "Intent"

Wednesday Dec 20, 2017

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Justin Roethlingshoefer
Justin Roethlingshoefer is the strength and performance coach for the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League. He supervises the club’s strength and conditioning program for all players. Justin has a Bachelor of Science in Movement Science from Westfield State University and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Louisville and is a certified strength and conditioning coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He founded The Hockey Summit, an all-inclusive training camp for professional hockey players utilizing the same techniques in this book.

Devan McConnell
Devan McConnell was named the Head Hockey Performance Coach in 2014. In this role, he is responsible for the oversight and development of all aspects of physical development for the Ice Hockey team, including strength, speed, and power development, energy system development, nutrition, recovery and regeneration, physiological monitoring, sport science, technology integration, as well as coordination of analytics, long term athletic development, and tactical periodization. In addition to this role, he is responsible for the physical development of the Field Hockey team. McConnell was named UMass Lowell's first Director of Sports Performance in September of 2011. The position was tasked with integrating a cutting edge sports performance program into the University's athletic department. At the time, UMass Lowell had never had a dedicated Performance Director or Sports Performance program. Under his direction, a comprehensive performance based model was introduced, focusing on movement quality, athletic development, and injury reduction strategies.

Prior to joining UMass Lowell, McConnell served as the Sports Performance Coordinator at Stanford University from 2008-11. He worked closely with the women's basketball team, along with men's and women's volleyball, all of which were regulars in the NCAA Tournament. During his tenure, Women’s basketball competed in 3 straight Final Fours, the Women’s volleyball team competed in two Final Fours, the men's volleyball program won the 2010 NCAA Championship. While at Stanford, McConnell also served as the Performance Education Coordinator, instructing the Cardinals' personnel, building a staff library and scheduling guest speakers. He continues in his role as educator, both as an Adjunct Professor within the Department of Physical Therapy at Lowell, and as an internationally recognized speaker on all topics of performance enhancement. Devan has also authored multiple articles on strength and conditioning for ice hockey. Before his appointment to Stanford, McConnell worked at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, one of the leading sports performance facilities in the Northeast. He also spent time working with two NHL teams, the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks.

McConnell is a certified Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is also a Functional Movement Screen Specialist. In addition, he is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker on the topics of hockey, physiological monitoring and athlete development and is regarded as one of the foremost experts in the hockey performance field. McConnell received his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Fitchburg State in 2008. While attending Fitchburg State, he was a standout hockey player, twice recognized as the team's Most Valuable Player and was in contention for All America honors. He also holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention from California University. A native of Lake Stevens, Washington, McConnell resides in Lowell with his wife Erica, and their two children, Finnegan and Dublin.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Their new book "Intent" and motivations behind writing it.
Uniqueness of the use of technology in sport and training centers
Implementation of a system.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Dec 13, 2017

IGCT Episode #238: Greg Dea- "Hacking Perfomance"

Wednesday Dec 13, 2017

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Greg Dea is an Australian Sports Physiotherapist consulting out of Virtus Human Performance in Mornington, Victoria. He completed a Bachelor of Science (1996) and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne in 1999, competing for the university as a track sprinter.

As a consultant clinician and injury risk advisor to the Australian and British Defense Forces in Australia and Europe, Greg refined tactical and sporting injury management. To transition to national and international level sports physiotherapy, Greg completed a Masters degree in Sports Physiotherapy out of Latrobe University in 2008. He worked full time in Australian football for 2 years before being recruited to the position of Sports Medicine Coordinator at the Northern Territory Institute of Sport in Darwin, Australia.

Greg's experience and results were seen as an asset in international sport, so he was recruited, in 2014, to head the Performance Physical Therapy service for EXOS at the Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science, China - training national court handball players, track sprinters, throwers, gymnasts and distance runners. In 2015, he was recalled to China to help manage the China Women's Volleyball team as they prepared for the 2015 World Grand Prix tournaments, culminating in victory at the 2015 FIVB World Cup. He has rehabilitated and trained world champion swimmers, volleyball teams, paralympic athletes, and national champion football teams.

Greg is also an industry writer for Breaking Muscle and OTP Books. Greg is a Functional Movement Systems Instructor.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Hacking performance using a robust function paradigm
Secrets for success from the toughest athletic environments
How motor control could be the limiting factor for performance.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Thursday Dec 07, 2017

IGCT Episode #237: Sam Gardner- "Could You Do It?"

Thursday Dec 07, 2017

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Samuel Gardner is currently in his 6th year supporting Team USA as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Sam has worked with medalists from the London, Sochi and Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sam has also spent time working as an Athletic Development coach in professional basketball supporting the Santa Cruz Warriors and Golden State Warrios. He also spent a year working as a contracted Strength and Conditioning coach for the US Department of Defense while working with the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion.

Sam has been certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a RSCC and CSCS. He is also dual certified through USA Weightlifting (USAW) as a sports performance coach and club coach. Sam is a level-1 certified USA Track and Field (USATF) coach as well as a level-1 Functional Movement Systems (FMS) and level-1 anthropometrist through the International Society of Anthropometrics (ISAK) as well as a Nike SPARQ certified tester and a level-1 Precision Nutrition Coach.
In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Working with ParaOlympic Athletes.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Nov 29, 2017

IGCT Episode #236: Jeff Kahn- "Sleep - The Foundational Element"

Wednesday Nov 29, 2017

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Jeff Kahn is CEO and co-founder at Rise Science. A Chicago based sleep improvement company that believes that improved sleep is the most potent performance and recovery enhancing activity that exists.

Jeff got his start in sleep science while studying engineering at Northwestern University. After doing sleep and performance research in conjunction with Northwestern's Athletic Department and armed with two engineering degrees, he started Rise Science to bring optimal sleep to other elite athletic programs across the country.

Rise now works with many clients across the professional and collegiate spectrum from Super Bowl contenders, to NCAA National Champions; including Alabama Football, Clemson Football, Oklahoma State Football, The Dallas Cowboys, The Jacksonville Jaguars, The Chicago Bulls and several other NBA partners.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Is sleep a piece of the pie or the whole pie.
The discipline of optimal sleep.
Four steps to a successful sleep program.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Nov 22, 2017

IGCT Episode #235: Brian Sipotz- "Average Of Crowd You Run With"

Wednesday Nov 22, 2017

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Brian is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Miami University in 2004. While at Miami, he played four years of NCAA hockey and was drafted by the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers in 2001. Brian played seven years of professional hockey, six of those with the Thrashers AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. Currently, he is the head varsity hockey coach at Dexter High School, and a Hockey Masters private instructor. He is also an instructor at Hockey University, a summer-long youth development camp.

Brian used his experience and extensive training background to open Advantage Strength and Conditioning with the intention of improving athletes in both the physical and mental aspects of sport. He has experienced athletics at an elite level, and strives to help others achieve their athletic goals.

He is also co-owner of www.hockeystrengthandconditioning.com.

Brian now lives locally with his wife Kelly, son Cole and daughter, Cooper.

Tuesday Nov 21, 2017

IGCT Episode #234: Chip Sigmon- "Be Ruthless In Pursuit of Knowledge"

Tuesday Nov 21, 2017

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Chip Sigmon is a Charlotte based Strength & Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer / and Wellness Coordinator who operates his business out of Europa Sports Products. Chip’s clients include top level professional, college, and high school athletes, plus top business men and women. Chip works with each client on an individual basis, focusing on achieving long term results through challenging and consistently varied workouts.

With Chip’s 30 years of fitness experience he is well recognized for developing and implementing innovative fitness and athletic performance programs. With his dynamic approach and energy you’ll not only find his workouts effective but enjoyable as well.

With a client list as diverse as his training programs, Chip emphasizes strength training methods and modalities that will transform your athletic performance, or transform the way you look and feel no matter what age.

Many clients have been with Chip for 5 to 15 years mainly because they know his knowledge and devotion to each client is of the utmost importance. So if you’re searching for an athletic performance coach or personal trainer then give Chip a call. Chip is also the author of the Book, “ 52 Week Basketball Training” Publisher, Human Kinetics, which you can read about here.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How the field has changed in his 30 years in the profession.
What advice would he have now for a young coach getting in.
Where his passion for learning comes from.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2017

IGCT Episode #233: Katie Fowler- "Anyone Worth Your Time Will Have A Conversation"

Wednesday Nov 15, 2017

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Katie Fowler is in her third season as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team. Prior to joining the Gamecocks she spent three seasons as the assistant director for basketball performance at the University of Maryland, where she worked with women's basketball and helped the Terrapins to the NCAA Sweet 16 (2013) and two NCAA Final Fours (2014, 2015) in addition to continuing to work with Maryland alumnae playing in the WNBA.

Fowler began working in college athletics at the University of Virginia as part of the basketball sports performance staff, which was directed by former Gamecock strength and conditioning coach Mike Curtis, spending one season (2011-12) working with the Cavaliers' men's and women's basketball teams.

Fowler obtained her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri where she was also a member of the women’s basketball team. Upon graduation, she went on to receive her master's degree from the University of Washington in 2009. A career that began as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Iowa State includes one season as an assistant women's basketball coach at University of Illinois-Springfield and two years as a personal trainer before she joined the University of Virginia sports performance staff.

Fowler is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She also holds Precision Nutrition Level-1 Certification and a Fascial Stretch Therapy Certification.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in her journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake she has made and how she learned from it.
How she built upon a strong culture when she arrived.
What a typical inseason lift looks like.
How she handles different training ages in female athletes.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
Her favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Nov 08, 2017

IGCT Episode #232: Jim Davis- "Become Competitive About The Process"

Wednesday Nov 08, 2017

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Jim Davis is the Staff & Student Wellness Coordinator at New Trier High School, founder of the Illinois High School Powerlifting Association, and Director of the Good Athlete Project.

In addition to earning degrees from Harvard University, Northwestern University, and Knox College, Jim was an international semi-professional football player and champion powerlifter.

His current research revolves around exercise-induced neural enhancement and effective methods in human development in psychology.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
His role as a Wellness Coordinator and how others could do something similar.
Motivation behind the Good Athlete Project
How to start a Powerlifting Club and Association.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Nov 01, 2017

IGCT Episode #231: Kevin Hollabaugh- "Knowing Is Not Understanding"

Wednesday Nov 01, 2017

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Coach Hollabaugh's coaching experience has taken him from the University of South Florida to sports performance facilities in Cincinnati, and Indianapolis before creating the ProForce program. Coach Hollabaugh also serves as an adjunct professor for the University of Cincinnati where he teaches Methods in Applied Strength and Conditioning for the Athletic Training department.

Kevin received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of Cincinnati. While studying for his Bachelor's he worked as a student athletic trainer for UC Football and played for the UC Club baseball team.

Upon graduating with his Bachelor's from UC, Coach Hollabaugh received the following credentials: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level 1 Sports Performance Coach (USAW), and Functional Movement Screen Expert (FMSC). He also served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of South Florida where he worked with the football, baseball, men's & women's basketball, and women's volleyball teams.

Coach Hollabaugh has trained many individuals ranging from inspiring young athletes to future hall of fame professional athletes, with an engaging, scientific, technique-focused style. He has a background as a multiple sport athlete, and still has a passion for baseball and sand volleyball. He currently resides in Cincinnati, OH with his wife Meghan, son Mason, and dog, Crosley. CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach USAW- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach FMSC - Certified Functional Movement Specialist CSAC - Certified Speed and Agility Coach

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Strength and Conditioning for a pitcher.
Recommendations on managing travel ball.
Accounting for stress facing the High School Baseball player.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Oct 18, 2017

IGCT Episode #230: Sean Greeley- "Are You The Best Or The Cheapest"

Wednesday Oct 18, 2017

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Former pro athlete, former fitness business owner. Cancer survivor, competitor, and leader. Get to know Sean, and you’ll understand why NPE is the organization fitness business owners around the world depend on to help them grow.

Sean has guided NPE to the position of the acknowledged global leader in the field of business leadership, mentorship, and coaching in the fitness industry. By helping NPE clients systemize their businesses and maximize their opportunities, Sean has created an organization which “walks the walk” when it comes to performance.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Importance of listening to your own voice, and thinking outside the box.
Branding yourself as a S&C.
Advice for a S&C going into business for himself/herself.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Oct 11, 2017

IGCT Episode #229: Jen Widerstrom- "Build Trust Then Leap"

Wednesday Oct 11, 2017

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At the forefront of the health and fitness community, Jen Widerstrom is widely known for her role as America’s big hearted body coach and emotional backbone for the NBC's long standing and hit series, "The Biggest Loser.” No one helps an individual take their first steps of fitness better then she does as she masterfully teaches people to fight for and believe in themselves.

By looking at the weight loss journey from the inside out, Jen’s approach isn’t as simple as a basic diet and exercise plan. Her methodology stands upon honoring the individual and through applying her self-experienced tools of success, people thrive and small victories are transformed into huge accomplishments.

Work ethic, authenticity and sincere devotion to living in service of others enables her to be considered an irreplaceable extension of family to those she trains.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in her journey impacted her the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake she has made and how she learned from it.
Importance of building a personal brand, to stand out from the masses.
The art of the difficult conversation.
Best piece of coaching advice she has ever received.
Her favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Oct 04, 2017

IGCT Episode #228: Adam Nelson- "Effort With Social Good"

Wednesday Oct 04, 2017

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Adam Nelson has been involved with strength and conditioning as an athlete and a coach for almost 30 years. The three sport all-state athlete from Georgia pursued a collegiate athletic career in football and track and field at Dartmouth College. He was the first freshman to ever play varsity football in the Ivy League and one of only a handful to win 7 heptagonal championships in track and field. After graduating Dartmouth in 1997, Adam moved to Palo Alto, California to train for the 2000 Olympic Games.

At the 2000 Olympic Trials in Sacramento, Adam set a new Olympic Trials record in the shot put establishing himself as a favorite for the Sydney Olympic Games. In Sydney Adam won the Silver medal missing out on the gold by less than 3 inches. That loss solidified Adam’s decision to continue training for the 2004 Olympic Games and, ultimately, led to a 12 year career as a professional shot putter. In the following decade Adam continued to lay a path of excellence unmatched in the throws in almost 50 years, not missing a final or finishing lower than 2nd at a major championships until an injured Nelson competed in the 2008 Olympic Games missing out on his first finals. He retired as the only shot putter in history to win an Olympic and World Championship Gold.

In the years since “retiring” from full-time competition Adam has continued to work and train with athletes all over the world across a multitude of sports. He’s run a sports performance facility training athletes of all ages, sizes and shapes in Athens, Ga, worked with NBC and ESPN as an expert analyst of track and field, represent track and field athletes as an agent, and currently serves as the CFO/COO of The D10.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How he has dealt with adversity and recommendations for your athletes.
How to put your athletes in the right mindset before walking into the weight room.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Sep 27, 2017

IGCT Episode #227: Anthony Morando- "Give Full Disclosure"

Wednesday Sep 27, 2017

One of the latest additions to the UMD men's and women's hockey staffs, Anthony Morando was hired this past July as the strength and conditioning coach for both programs."

Morando's resume is impressive, and most recently included a role as a performance manager at EXOS in Grand Forks, N.D., for two years, where he also coached athletes at the pinnacle of their sport.

Prior to his time in Grand Forks, Morando was the head strength and conditioning coach at Boston University for the men's hockey and women's golf programs from March 2011until May 2015. He managed and trained NHL and professional hockey players during summer months in addition to his BU athletes, and ran an annual pro-camp in August. In addition, he also spent time with the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks during their 2014 development camp.

Morando started his coaching career as a graduate assistant strength coach at Boston College from 2006-2008. While with the Eagles, he implemented training programs, nutrition and performance upgrades, as well as assisted with the special teams coach on game days.

A graduate of Springfield College in Springfield, Mass., Morando earned his B.S. Degee in applied exercise science in 2007 and is currently working on a M.S. Degree in kinesiology. He is married to former University of North Dakota women's hockey standout and U.S National Team member Monique Lamoureux.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Preseason hockey training.
How is training hockey players different.
Approach he takes to training the female athlete.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Sep 20, 2017

IGCT Episode #226: Dave Reynolds- "Be A Farmer & Plant A Seed"

Wednesday Sep 20, 2017

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For the past 15 years I have served as the Head of Strength and Conditioning at The Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I coached 6 years at UT Chattanooga where I served as the assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.

I am married to my best friend (Katie) for the last 25 years. We have 5 Kids, 3 boys and 2 girls (1 daughter in law and a soon to be daughter in law). In my off time I am an avid duck hunter and upland game bird hunter. I also have been known to write a couple of articles for Train Heroic. Strength and Conditioning is my passion and I feel my calling.

I love to help kids reach their goals of playing their sport at the next level. I have been blessed at Baylor to have helped around 150 kids go on to play their sport at the college level. I am USAW certified and our programs are all Olympic based. I have the three best assistants in the world in Julian Kaufman, and Brice Johnson, and Eric Westmoreland (98' National Champion UT Vol).

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How he has gained support from Administration.
Best way to organize HS Strength Training Classes.
His charitable initiative and how we can help.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Sep 20, 2017

IGCT Episode #225: Scott Shirley- "Lift For Life"

Wednesday Sep 20, 2017

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Scott Shirley is Executive Director of Uplifting Athletes and CEO of Pledge It. Uplifting Athletes is a national nonprofit inspiring the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport. Shirley established the organization while on the Penn State football team and started the inaugural “Lift For Life” event in 2003.

Today, Uplifting Athletes has college chapters across the country. Each chapter is run by current student-athletes, providing them with practical job skills while learning how to leverage their popularity to make a positive and lasting impact. Uplifting Athletes has had an estimated economic impact of more than $400 million on the rare disease community. In 2014, the desire to incorporate sports with philanthropy drove Shirley to create Pledge It, an innovative performance-based fundraising application. Through this website, athletes from all levels of sport can engage their fans to support their needs or a charitable cause. Under Shirley’s leadership, Pledge It has worked with hundreds of the nations top teams and professional athletes. Through partnerships with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the American Cancer Society & CBS Sports, Pledge It has created two national programs (touchdownsagainstcancer.com and 3pointchallenge.org) to empower high school and college teams in the fight against cancer.

Shirley received his B.S. & M.Eng. from The Pennsylvania State University and went on to become an Executive Scholar in Nonprofit Management at the Kellogg School at Northwestern University.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Story behind Uplifting Athletes and Pledge It.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Why use S&C for fundraising.
What makes S&C Coaches the right fit as a partner.
Skills Student Athletes learn taking part in a Uplifting Athletes Chapter.
Goals for the organization.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Sep 06, 2017

IGCT Episode #224: Kevin Vanderbush- "Do Simple Things Well"

Wednesday Sep 06, 2017

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Coach Vanderbush is in his 34th year as the strength and conditioning coach for all sports at Ben Davis High School. He teaches advanced weight training, which is a class that involves both strength training and athletic enhancement activities. He has received his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credentials through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach – Emeritus (RSCC*E). He is also the Co-Founder of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). The Ben Davis strength program has been visited by over 350 different high schools from the Midwest including coaches from Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, and throughout Indiana.

Coach Vanderbush has received four different national awards: • 2008 American Football Monthly’s Samson High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year • 2007 – NSCA – High School Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year Award • 2003 – AFLAC – National Assistant Coach of the Year Award • 2001 – Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society – National High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award

Ben Davis High School was listed 21st in Sports Illustrated Top 25 Sports High Schools in America in 2005. Since 1984 they have had twenty-two state championship teams in six different sports, as well as having been named National Champions in both Football and Girls Basketball. The football program has averaged over ten wins a year for the past thirty years and has won eight state championships. Two former BD athletes have gone on to win Super Bowl rings and a former soccer player has won World Cup and Olympic gold medals. Coach Vanderbush has been a regular presenter at conferences across the country and enjoys sharing what he has picked up over the years with other high school strength coaches. He is a strong believer that there are many “right” ways to train the high school athlete, and feels that strength and conditioning is a great platform to mentor, counsel and advise students at a very impressionable time in their life.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
What needs to happen for their to be a S&C at every high school.
Unique challenges of working with high school athletes.
The NHSSCA's mission and purpose.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Aug 30, 2017

IGCT Episode #223: Fergus Connolly- "Game Changer"

Wednesday Aug 30, 2017

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Dr. Fergus Connolly is the Performance Director for University of Michigan Football. Prior to joining UM, Connolly spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers as Director of Elite Performance. Connolly has also worked as a performance consultant for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New York Knicks, and multiple English Premier League, Australian Rules, and professional rugby teams. He also served as sports science director with the Welsh Rugby Union and was strength and conditioning coach for the Bolton Wanderers FC.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
His book Game Changer.
The TTPP model and what is being done in each category.
What he thinks the staff model should be.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Wednesday Aug 23, 2017

IGCT Episode #222: Dr. Andy Galpin- "Unplugged"

Wednesday Aug 23, 2017

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Dr. Andy Galpin is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton and Co-Author of the Best Seller "Unplugged". He was born and raised in beautiful Rochester, WA and is a die-hard Seahawks, Huskies, & Mariner fan. RIP Sonics. As a youth, Andy played every sport at his disposal, excelling at Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track & Field. While not playing, he worked at grocery stores, gas stations, hay fields, blueberry farms, and in the road construction business. It was during this time he discovered Strength & Conditioning.

Andy took his limited talents to Linfield College to join their Football team and pursue a degree in Exercise Science. While he experienced great success in both (2004 National Championship and 2x Captain and immediate inductee into the "All Ugly" Team), the true reward of this time was the meeting of lifelong friend (Doug Larson). The two fed each other's pursuit of knowledge of human performance and led them to attend the University of Memphis for the Masters degrees in Human Movement Sciences. A bit of luck and excellent faculty mentoring led Doug and Andy to meet Mike Bledsoe and the man formally known as "Barbell Buddha" Chris Moore - all of which later led to the creation of the #1 Health & Fitness Podcast in the world Barbell Shrugged. It also marked the start of Andy's competitive Weightlifting (culminating in his 7th Place finish in the 2007 National Championships), Mixed Martial Arts, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu careers.

Needing to know more about muscle, Andy spent 4 years studying the structure and function of human skeletal muscle at the single cell level, a feat which earned him a PhD in Human Bioenergetics in 2011. This also resulted in the friendship with frequent collaborator Dr. Jimmy Bagley and the ability to open up his own "Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory" at CSU Fullerton.

He now focuses his attention on teaching classes (Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Designing Exercise Programs, Applied Strength and Conditioning, Athlete Assessment and Measurement, etc.) and running the BMEP lab (which studies the acute responses and chronic adaptations of human skeletal muscle in response to high force/velocity/power and fatiguing exercise from the whole body, down to the individual muscle fiber and even into the individual DNA. The team does this by taking muscle biopsies from non-athletes and elite athletes from different backgrounds (e.g. normal college student, MMA fighter, Boxer, Weightlifter, etc.) and use highly sophisticated laboratory techniques and equipment to address questions about single fiber "type", size, function, protein quantity, diameter, mitochondria, and myonuclear function. You can get all of our published research here.

At heart, Andy is simply a story-teller and teacher.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Motivation and story behind writing Unplugged.
How we have become dependent on technology and how to prevent.
Why nature is so important.
Tech he recommends for College and Pro S&C.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Thursday Aug 17, 2017

IGCT Episode #221: Rob Brokaw - "What Problems Can You Solve"

Thursday Aug 17, 2017

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Rob is going into his second year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the North Bend Central Tigers (Nebraska) teaching strength and conditioning classes and supporting the athletic programs.

He is also the defensive coordinator for the football team and assist the JH track and field teams as the throws coach. In his quest for knowledge he created the Nebraska High School Strength and Conditioning Clinic to bring some top minds in strength and conditioning into Nebraska to help develop high school programs. www.nebraskahsstrengthclinic.com

Rob is Nebraska's State Director for the NHSSCA as well as the state Director for the NSCA, he serves on the leadership council for Nebraska SHAPE. Rob lives in North Bend Nebraska with is AMAZING wife Megan and their three daughters Piper (4) Klara (2) and Jordyn (1)

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How he manages the high school multi sport schedule.
Why he started and clinic and how to succeed at doings so.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Thursday Aug 10, 2017

IGCT Episode #220: Cameron Black - "BTUF - Brain Training Games"

Thursday Aug 10, 2017

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Cameron Black is the Strength and Conditioning Manager for the NRL Referees. This is the first role Cameron has had outside collision sports in his 10 year career. He has been fortunate to work in a variety of professional sports including NFL Athletes, Rugby Union, AFL and Rugby League. He has a passion for mastering the basics and improving the mental and emotional performance of his athletes. His philosophy is simple; be consistent, creative, empathetic and maintain your integrity in all things.

In This Episode We Discuss:

What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Why he choose to work with officials.
Brain Training Under Fatigue program.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.