“That’s 100% leadership. It’s looking at a situation, doing what’s right and then getting people to follow you.”

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The debacle that occurred down in San Antonio this past week has lead to many questions, some that we may never answer, but it also lead to some positives. In this weeks My Thoughts Monday I take a look at what has occurred down in Texas from a different lens and share why the events have made me proud to be a strength coach. 

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My Thoughts Monday #180- Jay DeMayo- Proud To Be A Strength Coach

“The autonomy piece, giving the athlete the ability to choose, can be very valuable as well, just for their buy in if nothing else.”

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Chris Hays returns to My Thoughts Monday to discuss some ways he’s been giving his athletes a bit of autonomy in training with rep ranges. Giving this flexibility is something he’s had success with when it comes to allowing the athletes a bit of say with their daily training based on how they feel, while still getting what is needed out of the training session.

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My Thoughts Monday #181- Chris Hays- Using Rep Ranges for Auto-regulation

“If we’re going to spend time working on this situation, or working on this specific adaptation, shouldn’t we be doing what we can to elicit that adaptation by making sure we are providing an adequate stimuli to elicit the adaptation?”

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Progressions and regressions in training are something we love to talk about, but we may not always do that in our energy system development. In this week My Thoughts Monday I discuss some ways we are may be limiting some athletes development in this aspect of their development and how we are attempting to find “stop points” to help us ensure we are “pushing” the athletes to continue to develop. 


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My Thoughts Monday #186- Jay DeMayo- Checkpoints In Our Energy System Development

“If I can make them feel better on a routine basis, that’s the key.”

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Recently I had the opportunity to talk eastern medicine with Mike Guadango. After a intro how Mike got into training, we dive right into where the idea of acupuncture came from. This leads us down the rabbit hole of what acupuncture has taught him about what we, as coaches, can do better. Many of these issues revolve around our need to prove our worth, driving us to push athletes further then may be required for elite performance. These lessons stem from his time working with elite and pro athlete’s and seeing how doing work with them to feel better was more impactful for performance then any key performance indicators we tie to training. We finish off discussing the role of teaching skills in training, and where we may or may not truly make an impact. Make sure you check out the Mike and Brooker show:

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Episode 288- Mike Guadango- Is The Weight Room Essential?

“I tell young coaches and young trainers all the time, just because you have the title of strength coach at this school or the title of trainer at this school that really doesn’t mean anything, it means absolutely nothing other than the paycheck.” 

“Ultimately, if the kids come to you and the athletes come to you and you help them and you come up with answers for them they’re going to keep coming to you.”

I got the opportunity to chop it up with Boo Schexnayder in this week’s episode of The Podcast. Throughout the 35-minute chat we talk about:

1)	What coaching is, and where he sees the role of “problems” in coaching.
2)	What the coach’s role in injuries actually is.
3)	The importance of drawing knowledge from multiple fields
4)	Some of the unique challenges to the educational progressions of coaches
5)	What he truly loves about sports
6)	What really drives buy-in and brings athlete’s back to a coach. 
7)	How cultural norms hold us back from being elite
8)	The effects of commercially driven trends and fads
9)	Why some means and methods have stood the test of time

We are so excited to have Coach Boo on the docket as part of The Pittsburgh Seminar, and hope you’re able to join us April 29th and 30th at Union Fitness in Pittsburgh, PA! Tap the link to book your seat today! https://cvasps.com/the-2022-pittsburgh-seminar/

Season 2- Episode 6- Boo Schexnayder- Every Problem is a Biomechanical Jigsaw Problem

Season 2- Episode 7- Al Vermeil- “You’re never so good you can’t get better”

Season 3 Episode 18- Andrea Comini “The journey is really what matters”

I am really excited to discuss building a program the new world of college athletics with Asa Britt. The evolution to the “new normal” of college sports has led to so many of us needing to evolve how we, not only program, but go throughout our day to day schedule with the athletes. Inside this packed 35-minute discussion Asa and I dive into:

1)	The importance and power of routine in an athlete’s life
2)	How the landscape of college athletics with the portal has impacted how we need to teach routines and behaviors with these athletes.
3)	Ways the athlete’s coming in from other schools may need help adjusting to the new team, but also how you can learn from them improve different aspects of your program.
4)	What the importance of understanding how the player felt about their past program and their training, and what their past strength coach as to say about the player and how they trained.
5)	Strategies used to build different routines and help the players understand different behaviors so that they can make better decisions to reach their goals.

I’m so appreciative of Asa for spending the time today and sharing so many of his experiences and growth through his coaching evolution. I know that this past off season I’ve had more “growing” experiences and has pushed me in many unique ways, and through this conversation and other, I’m certain I’m not alone with that. 

Make sure you give him a follow him IG @abritt_19! This chat is full of great info and I really hope you enjoyed as much as I did. If so please feel free to share the episode with a collogue, and if you haven’t subscribed and left a review for the show on your favorite podcast platform I’d greatly appreciate it.

Who is Asa Britt?

Asa Britt was name Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Fairfield University in 2022. He develops and oversees strength and conditioning programs for Men's Basketball, Softball, and Golf.

Britt came to Fairfield from Sacred Heart University, where he was elevated from the position of Graduate Assistant to Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2021. He worked directly with men’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, and softball. He was also in charge of developing the internship program, connecting with Sacred Heart’s exercise science program. As a Graduate Assistant, he was in charge of men’s and women’s soccer, tennis, dance, and assisted with football.

Prior to his stint at Sacred Heart University, he had internships at the University of Kentucky, Manhattan College, and the University of Iowa. Britt also served as a Volunteer Assistant for the women’s tennis team at Rutgers University as well as being a Sport Performance Coach at AP2T.

Britt received a B.S. in Exercise Science from Manhattan College. He is a member of the NSCA and holds a CSCS certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Britt also hold certifications from USAW and RPR.

Season 4 Episode 9- Asa Britt- “You do not go from good to great overnight.”

Season 4 Episode 14 Jonathan Dahuya- “How we communicate is the generator for success”

This week I’m so fired up to welcome Jonathan Dahuya to The Podcast for a unique conversation about how coaching has led him into other great professional endeavors. Jonathan was a Division I strength and conditioning coach who has made a professional pivot into real estate and provides some great insight into how the coaching world has transferred to the “real world”. Throughout the 30 minutes plus conversation, Jonathan and I get into: 

1)	A voyage that led him to choose another vocation
2)	Skills that coaches develop that have “transfer” to the real world
3)	Where who you are and who the staff/admin you work with may have a different view of what that should be.
4)	The value of asking “what do you want me to accomplish?”
5)	Aspects of coaching that provided issues in his family life, thus driving the decision to change professions
6)	What drove him to his latest professional venture. 
7)	How coaches should practice what they preach about embracing change when they get to a point where they need to make a change. 

I really can’t thank Jonathan enough for sharing so much of his voyage in and out of the coaching world. It’s a transition that isn’t easy on anyone, but we all should always happy to see someone find a better way for themselves, in and out of coaching. His path hasn’t been an easy one for sure, but one that I hope helps others have a better understanding of where they are in their voyage, and maybe take a deep breath and assess where they are in theirs. I know I did. To keep up to date with all that he’s doing make sure you give him a follow on The Gram at @jonjay.dahuya. If you did enjoy the show please share this with a colleague. If you haven’t please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a review, I’d greatly appreciate it. 

Who is Jon Dahuya?

Jon Dahuya is a former Director of Sports Performance who took a leap away from the collegiate realm to craft a life abundant in love and enriching experiences for himself and his son. 

With a decade-long dedication to pouring knowledge into the lives of young athletes and learning from fellow coaches and administrators, Jon brings a wealth of experience to the table. Beyond the sports arena, Jon has seamlessly transitioned into real estate, infusing his passion for growth and mentorship into every facet of his life. Jon continues to apply the coaching tools honed over the years to his real estate business, stays sharp as a coach by working with local youth athletes, and lends his expertise to coaching athletes associated with Fil-Nation Select & the Philippines Youth National Basketball teams.

Season 4 Episode 14 Jonathan Dahuya- “How we communicate is the generator for success”

Keir Wenham-Flatt-What is the stuff that makes you a really good coach that builds your career

He’s baaaaccckkkkkk! I am so excited to welcome my good friend Charlie Weingroff back to The Podcast and to introduce him as a presenter at The Seminar. Charlie has been, and always will be, one of the greatest sound boards to me in the world of performance. It doesn’t matter if we are speaking training or rehab (see what I did there), whenever I have a question or an idea about a direction we are thinking, he’s always been a person that provided some of the most constructive insight and thought-provoking questions about the directions we are looking to go in, to help us make better decisions. His track record in working in sport speaks for itself, and his willingness to share and help coaches and therapists learn and grow is second to none. All of this makes him, once again, the perfect addition to the docket this summer, and I couldn’t be happier to welcome him back to RVA this July. Throughout the awesome 60-minute chat Charlie and I get into:

1)	Social media as a tool to help educate coaches and grow as a professional  
2)	The line between raining and rehab, and why it may be translucent at best
3)	Work places culture’s impact on the success of rehab programs
4)	How teamwork, roles, and the hierarchy of positions drive culture in the performance and rehabilitation world.
5)	Where he sees the true role of leaderships positions, and how being in business has impacted this
6)	A change of perspective that could have a vastly positive impact on your teams’ culture
7)	The value of understanding what other people in your department do, while understanding where your role and lines you shouldn’t cost.
8)	Safety’s role in professional growth

This conversation, as they always are with Charlie, was sensational. I’m so happy to not just have him back on The Podcast, but cannot wait to have him here and back on the docket for The 2024 Edition of The Seminar. He’s always been a mentor and a great friend for as long as I’ve known him, and can’t wait for us all to be able to see him “in action” breaking down his approach to evaluating and programming in his presentation. Also, please let us know if you have a direction for Charlie’s presentation by using the link here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Lc4lTXOtwRxQD_oGlO1B4reVUmbAdhDr3q1Bj9IYMUM/edit?usp=sharing 

This conversation, just like every conversation I’ve ever had with Charlie has made me take a step back and reevaluate some things we are doing, and I hope it has had the same effect on you. If you found value in the show please help me out with three things: 1st, please share the show with a colleague that would find value in the show; 2nd, if you haven’t subscribed on your favorite podcast platform please do; and 3rd, if you wouldn’t mind leaving us a review on our podcast player of choice I’d truly appreciate it. 


Who is Dr. Charlie Weingroff?
Dr. Charlie Weingroff is one of the most sought-after professionals world-wide in physical therapy and athletic performance. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who has worked with countless A-List celebrities, professional athletes and organizations, as well as the general population.

Charlie currently shares his time working with patients and clients in  West Palm Beach, FL, New York City, and Los Angeles.  He has office locations in these areas along with holding several regular consulting roles with fitness and physical therapy businesses.  His success as a “Solopreneur” has also led to several consulting opportunities in both business startup and mentorship in other professions.

Season 4 Episode 23 Dr. Charlie Weingroff- “The laws of biology and physics govern everything”

On this week’s episode of The Podcast I have the pleasure of sitting down and discussing training, nutrition, and the life on the NASCAR Circuit with Ashley Muschiatti. Ashley has a unique background and qualification of being both a Registered Dietitian and Strength and Conditioning Coach, thus qualifying her to both prescribe training and the nutritional requirements for both success in training and performance.

The uniqueness of the athlete that she gets to work with, both as a sport but also individually
Where each of her “hats” impact decisions with programming daily and in the long term
Driving factors behind training and programming decisions
Positive aspects of being a licensed nutritionist and registered dietitian and how it works symbiotically with her role as a performance coach
How taking this different route in her education could be a great example for younger coaches to increase their marketability
What coaches can do when they don’t travel to help best educate their athlete’s on how they can do better for themselves on “game day”
Such a cool conversation with an awesome person with a really cool job. This show was an absolute blast for me, so many unique aspects to what Ashley’s practice and the athlete’s she gets to work with, it’s really fascinating to me. I can’t thank her enough for being so open to sharing with us today. To keep up with everything she’s doing make sure you give her a follow over on Instagram at @amuschiatti. I hope you found as much value in the chat as I did, and if so, please help me out by doing three things: 1st, please share this with a colleague that you think would find value in the show, 2nd if you haven’t please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player, and 3rd if you could please leave us a review I’d greatly appreciate it.

Who is Ashley Muschiatti?

Ashley Muschiatti RD, LDN, CSCS is a sports dietitian and certified strength coach who has worked with high school and college athletes, as well as the general public who wants to reach their health and wellness goals. She has experience with body composition and analysis using the BodPod as well as performance nutrition counseling.

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She received her B.S. in Exercise Science and B.A. in Spanish Language at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. During her time at Appalachian State, Ashley was a thrower on the track and field team where she sits high in the school’s All-Time record books. She then went on to attend Delaware State University’s Coordinated Dietetic Program where she became a Registered Dietitian. Throughout her years of education, Ashley completed multiple strength and conditioning and sports nutrition internships at multiple NCAA Division 1 Institutions.

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Ashley enjoys helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the field. She combines her experience and knowledge in strength and conditioning and nutrition to help athletes of all ages fuel properly and reach their performance goals.

Ashley lives in Charlotte, NC where she is a Performance Specialist with Novant Health Sports Performance.

Muschiatti's previous positions include:​

Performance Specialist & Registered Dietitian at Novant Health SportsPerformance
Assistant Strength Coach & Nutrition Coordinator at Delaware State University
Professional Strength and Conditioning Internships:
​Clemson University Basketball
UNC Chapel Hill Olympic Sports
Appalachian State University Olympic Sports
University of Delaware Football

Season 4 Episode 24 Ashley Muschiatti- “Sometimes I have to find the Band-Aids”

Today I am so excited to welcome Justin Landry to The Podcast. Justin is doing some absolutely great work with the development of basketball players. He’s had a really great path to get him to Atlanta that has molded a unique philosophy with his training. Throughout this aweseome 30-minute conversation Justin and I get into:

1)	Driving factors behind the directions of the programming he utilizes for his athletes
2)	Simple evaluations of common sequences that help him drive programming decisions
3)	The role of still photos and video in his practice
4)	Examples of his progressions in different mobility and stability situations
5)	Autonomy’s role in his program
6)	What the transfer portal has changed in his programs
7)	How he defines functional training, and how that definition impacts how he evaluates and trains his guys
8)	Monitoring/Tracking of practice as an evaluation of preparation

A great conversation with a fantastic practitioner who has a unique perspective on developing the athlete’s he gets to work with. Justin is really doing great work, and I’m so grateful for his open and candid sharing today. Make sure you give him a follow on The Gram at @jland_perf. I truly hope you took as much from this discussion as I did, and if so, please share this with a colleague that would find value in the episode. Also, if you haven’t subscribed on your favorite podcast platform yet and could do that for us, we would greatly appreciate it.

Justin Landry- “Before you can check a box you need to know where you’re starting from”

Season 4 Episode 26 Aaron Abraham- “Energy, Effort, and Intensity”

Today I have the pleasure of sitting down and discussing the development of the physical preparation programming for H2F with Carson Randall. Carson is leading the way with the development of the H2F programming, and all of its branches, helping to better prepare the best of the best, the American Soldier. Throughout the greater then 30-minute discussion Carson and I get into: 

1)	Where a military background both helps and hinders in the tactical training world
2)	Things that coaches need to understand when making the transition to the tactical side
3)	How defining terms, or at least coming together on the goals of the higher ups, is a game changer
4)	Comfortable lifestyles effect on how they need to program for soldiers, and how it could be a positive for their realm of the profession
5)	Making a scalable training system on a grand scale using basic and simple assessments
6)	Why general training, is always general, and its supportive nature to the specific, if it’s team sport or the military
7)	Educations vital role within boot camp with preparing the soldiers to make better decisions once they’re moved around the world

Such and awesome look into a unique training environment, I can’t thank Carson enough for spending the time with us today and being so open and candid in his sharing. Physical preparation for the tactical “athlete” is a realm in our vocation that is growing by the year, and a lot is due to the great work that Carson is doing with H2F, laying the foundation for more strength coaches to build upon. As with all our content, if you found value in the discussion please feel free to share the show with a colleague, and if you haven’t yet, please subscribe to the show on our favorite podcast player to stay up to date with all our shows.

Season 4 Episode 27 Carson Randall- “It’s getting back to the root of what they’re asking”

This week I’m fired up to sit down and talk conditioning with Tim Kettenring. Tim has been doing some awesome work helping coaches have a better understanding of how they can build bigger engines with the Conditioning Cohort. Throughout the great 30-plus minute chat, Tim and I get into

The areas of physiology that he feels are overlooked by coaches and where coaches can look to have a better understanding of what the “cohort” is trying to teach.
What are some of the driving questions behind his deeper dive into energy system development that has led to his desire to help coaches have a better understanding of these physiological adaptations.
Reasons behind some of the “standoffishness” towards low intensity conditioning work, and how we could possibly counteract those
Where the autonomic nervous system fits in their education model, and why it’s so important to understand the basics of ANS physiology and how it relates to conditioning levels and performance.
Next steps in progressing conditioning work once the athlete has a “solid base”
Ways to make your energy system work be a bit more practical in the team setting
A ton of great insight into what Tim is doing with, not just the course but what his training philosophy is and the driving factors behind it. Make sure you give him a follow at @timkettenring on X and tap in for more info on the training program at Conditioningproject.com. Just like all our shows, if you have found value in the show please and could do me three favors I’d greatly appreciate it if you could: 1) share the show with a colleague, this is the best way to spread the word; 2) subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player to stay up to date with all our shows; 3) please leave us a review to help others find our show when they search for strength and conditioning based podcasts.

Who is Tim Kettenring?

Tim Kettenring is a 16 year strength and conditioning veteran with experience at every level of
sport. His current role is as the High Performance Director for Nola Gold Rugby of Major League
Rugby. Tim is also the President of Maverick Human Performance which provides coaching, consulting
and education services to athletes and coaches around the world.
Prior to his current roles, Tim was the head strength and conditioning coach at Loyola
University-New Orleans for 6 years, director of sports performance at Revolution Sports
Performance for 2 years, and assistant strength and conditioning/sport coach at Holy Cross
High School for 4 years.

Season 4 Episode 28 Tim Kettenring- “How do we make these high outputs more repeatable?”

Federico Pizzuto- “Find the balance between what we want and what they really need"

On this week’s episode I got to sit down and discuss the preparation process with basketball players with a coach that has been on my “wish list” for guests to have on The Podcast, David Deets. David has had a really awesome voyage that to his position now at Tulsa, and this has helped him formulate a unique philosophy and mindset when it comes to all aspects of preparation. Throughout the 30-minute discussion Coach Deets and I get into: 

1)	Where the origin of his passion for the warm up aspect of perpetration, but for training and practice came from
2)	The value of keeping similar patterns in the warm up, but changing the movements as often as possible 
3)	Examples of how he prescribes these variations including specific examples of some of these patterns
4)	Why and where we find value in barefoot training
5)	What training them for the sport not the numbers mean to him

Such a great conversation with a fantastic practitioner who has a unique perspective on developing the basketball players, and a discussion that, quite frankly, has made me have some second thoughts about some things that I do, specifically with our daily practice warm ups. Coach Deets is really doing great work, and I’m so grateful for his open and candid sharing today. Make sure you give him a follow on The Gram at @ coachdeets23 and on the Twitter-sphere at @coachdeets. I truly hope you took as much from this discussion as I did, and if so, and could please help me out with three HUGE favors I’d be super grateful. If you could please: 1) share this with a colleague that would find value in the episode; 2) subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform; and 3) while you’re there, please leave us a 5-star review. Thank you so much for helping us grow The Podcast.

Season 4 Episode 30 David Deets- “Train them for the sport instead of for numbers”

In the return of The Podcast, Jay DeMayo and Greg Goldin discuss the evolution of performance coaching in basketball, focusing on Greg's journey through various programs and his partnership with Coach Wade. They explore the importance of building trust, establishing standards over culture, and adapting to the changing landscape of college athletics, particularly with the introduction of NIL. Greg shares insights from his diverse experiences, including working with the DOD and at Penn State, and emphasizes the need for authentic relationships with athletes.

Takeaways

Greg's journey reflects significant growth in performance coaching.
Building trust with the head coach is crucial for career advancement.
Establishing standards is more effective than focusing on culture.
Authentic relationships with players are essential in the NIL era.
Lessons from military organization can enhance athletic programs.
The importance of making systems repeatable for sustained success.
Navigating the transfer portal requires adaptability and quick relationship building.
Greg's experiences highlight the value of diverse coaching environments.
Effective communication is key in strength and conditioning roles.
The evolution of coaching roles requires a shift from hard skills to soft skills.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:23 Evolution of Greg and Coach Wade
09:51 Lessons from Diverse Experiences
16:42 Building Standards Over Culture
25:16 Navigating the NIL Landscape
33:36 Outro.mp4

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Season 5, Episode 1: Greg Goldin- The Evolution of Performance Standards

In this episode, Jay DeMayo welcomes Cam Davidson back to the podcast to discuss his journey through various coaching roles, including his recent transition to NC State. They explore the importance of family dynamics in coaching, the evolution of training methods, and the philosophy of high challenge and high support in athlete development. Cam shares insights from his experiences at different institutions and how they shaped his coaching style, emphasizing the need for adaptability and continuous learning in the field.

Takeaways

Cam Davidson discusses his transition from Colorado to NC State.
Family dynamics play a crucial role in coaching decisions.
High challenge and high support are essential for athlete development.
Training methods must evolve based on the athlete's needs and environment.
Cam emphasizes the importance of collaboration among coaching staff.
Lessons learned from previous coaching stops inform current practices.
The significance of creating an enjoyable training environment for athletes.
Adaptability is key in coaching different sports and levels.
Cam's training philosophy has evolved over the years, incorporating various methodologies.
The podcast highlights the importance of mentorship and networking in coaching. 

Chapters

00:00 Cam's Journey: From Penn State to NC State
06:17 The Importance of Family in Coaching
10:10 Lessons Learned from Different Coaching Environments
18:12 High Challenge, High Support: A Coaching Philosophy
21:28 Finding Balance in Coaching and Life
24:25 The Evolution of Coaching Styles
31:02 Adapting Training Methods for Different Sports
35:56 Continuous Growth and Learning in Coaching


Season 5 Episode 2- Cam Davidson- The Balance Between High Challenge and High Support

“Every joint in the body should be able to move in some capacity.”

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In today’s edition of The Podcast I get the pleasure of sitting down and discussing FRC with Utah State’s Joey Bergles (@joeybergles on IG). After a quick intro Joey dives right into the meat and potatoes about Functional Range Conditioning.  Joey shares with us what it is, how he got into it, and how they’ve gotten their guys to really buy into implementing it regularly. We dive down the rabbit hole of how they evaluate athletes, and how this leads to not just individualization in their programming, but how it drives work for the entire team as a whole. This is a topic that I’ve been very intrigued about for a long time, and I think that this realm of thinking has legs when it comes to helping us improve performance and the durability of our athletes. For more on FRC, check out there web site here: https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/frc-details/ 

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Episode 148-Joey Bergles, Utah State- You Down With FRC… yeah you know me!

“If we can remove the can’t and put the can in to give them a focal point, and a light at the end of the tunnel to train for, I think we are going to see improvements, not just in return to play, but how they return to play.”

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A huge take home from this summers edition of The Seminar for me was the idea of talking about what the athlete can do, as opposed to what they can’t do that Sam Gardner referenced in how they program for their athletes. This has changed my outlook on our “retrun to play” programming from the outset of an injury. We can always find something the athlete CAN do, and something they CAN work on to get better. That doesn’t me that we should just throw something hard at them to “make them work”, but can be something that can be focused on a specific aspect of their training that they can improve upon to increase their abilities in other areas of performance. 

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My Thoughts Monday #103- Look At What They CAN Do To Keep Them Moving Forward

“Not enough coaches think about how you can become irreplaceable.”
 
What’s up everybody and welcome the 33rd episode of Outside The Rack brought to you by Kinetic Performance the makers of Gymaware. In this show we are going to try to dive a little deeper into the minds of the top practitioners in the world of sport performance to learn a bit more about who they actually are and how they got to where they are at today. Today we are joined by The Dutch National Volleyball Team Head of Strength and Conditioning, Rett Larson. Rett, thanks for being with us.

Before we start, who is Rett Larson?

A coach who’s proud to work abroad, who doesn’t take himself, nor s and c, too seriously.

1)	Describe a learning situation that brought about an epiphany in your career

Stop thinking that you’re so crucially important to think you have to things all one way.

2)	If you could ask one questions and you know you would get the answer what would that be and why?  

How much longer the corona virus scare is going to kick the stock market?

3)	What’s your escape?

On the daily, it’s been crossword puzzles forever. The second place that is my happy place is going bowling alone with an audio book or podcast. 

We are hoping to provide the best possible content for strength coaches with each of our shows. If feel this could provide value for anyone else in the strength and conditioning field please feel free to share.

Enjoy the content? Then you should check out The Strength Coach Network!

We built The Strength Coach Network to provide you three ways become the best practitioner possible. First, each month we add a new lecture from one of the best practitioners in the world to help keep you and your staff up to date with what the best of the best are doing with their athletes RIGHT NOW! Secondly, the forum provides you a new avenue to connect with practitioners around the world to find a unique point of view from coaches all over the world when it comes to career advice, training ideas, or any aspect of our lives in coaching. Finally, you get exclusive discounts on all products CVASPS related, INCLUDING your seat at The Seminar! When you add those three in with our library of over 100 sensational lectures, including all of those from The Central Virginia Sport Performance Seminar, you have found your one stop shop for continuing education for you and your staff. Make sure you hop over today and get your first 48 hours for only $1 by using the link here: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/

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Outside The Rack #33- Rett Larson

“We need to take a step back and look at the entire situation so that we know, ‘hey you know what it’s not ideal, it’s not perfect, but it’s better than it was in 2004’.”

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There is a common knee jerk reaction to position postings on social media that typically is something similar to “I can’t believe that they are still paying people so bad for these positions, it’s why I got out of the profession.” In this week’s My Thoughts Monday I talk about these openings, the evolution of a position, and how we may actually be moving forward. We are not where we all feel that should be, but if we take a step back and look, we may be in a better spot then we think. 

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We built The Strength Coach Network to provide you three ways become the best practitioner possible. First, each month we add a new lecture from one of the best practitioners in the world to help keep you and your staff up to date with what the best of the best are doing with their athletes RIGHT NOW! Secondly, the forum provides you a new avenue to connect with practitioners around the world to find a unique point of view from coaches all over the world when it comes to career advice, training ideas, or any aspect of our lives in coaching. Finally, you get exclusive discounts on all products CVASPS related, INCLUDING your seat at The Seminar! When you add those three in with our library of over 100 sensational lectures, including all of those from The Central Virginia Sport Performance Seminar, you have found your one stop shop for continuing education for you and your staff. Make sure you hop over today and get your first 48 hours for only $1 by using the link here: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/

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My Thoughts Monday #172- Yes, We Have A Long Way to Go, But How Far Have We Come?

“When you have an actual why, and you have your direction, and you have your goals, and you make them known, you now can have legitimate conversations with people and truly audit every aspect of the program.”

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You need to know your why has become a trendy statement in coaching. This stems mostly around the importance of the relationships we need to build with the athletes, coaches, and staff we get to work with every day. Our why can also include the why to what we are doing when it comes to programming. In this weeks My Thoughts Monday I share with you a way that I’ve reevaluated how we are setting up our program, and why having a true why driving the entire program has really helped us (hopefully) improve our progressions within the GPP phase of our program.


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We built The Strength Coach Network to provide you three ways become the best practitioner possible. First, each month we add a new lecture from one of the best practitioners in the world to help keep you and your staff up to date with what the best of the best are doing with their athletes RIGHT NOW! Secondly, the forum provides you a new avenue to connect with practitioners around the world to find a unique point of view from coaches all over the world when it comes to career advice, training ideas, or any aspect of our lives in coaching. Finally, you get exclusive discounts on all products CVASPS related, INCLUDING your seat at The Seminar! When you add those three in with our library of over 100 sensational lectures, including all of those from The Central Virginia Sport Performance Seminar, you have found your one stop shop for continuing education for you and your staff. Make sure you hop over today and get your first 48 hours for only $1 by using the link here: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/

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My Thoughts Monday #178- Jay DeMayo- Identifying Direction in Programming

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