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CVASPS The Podcast

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Thanks for checking out The CVASPS Podcast! On our show will bring the best practitioners in the field of strength and conditioning from around the world together to discuss all aspects of athlete development. Each show has a unique theme that is designed to help your athletes in improve performance. We hope you enjoy the show, and if you do, like all our content, feel free to share it with anyone is the sport performance field who you feel will find value in the content. 

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Episodes

Episode 252- Sean Smith- Growing and Mentoring Coaches

“You realize what you don’t know pretty quick.” “We are going to put them into situations where there is forced growth.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact Andreas at andreas.ahlstrom@exxentric.com or 503-739-1391. All others, o...

Sep 01, 202030 min

My Thoughts Monday #152- Daniel Guzman- Reflecting On Post Pandemic Routine Building

“Be impatient to action but also patient for results.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance. Vald’s constant drive to help coaches find better information to drive more educated directions is second to none. Check out this weeks Metric Minute and make sure to go check out all their great products at: www.valdperformance.com Every coach has had the athlete or team who has not been fond of the weight room. Whether it be due to past experience or traditional norms in the sp...

Aug 31, 202013 min

Outside The Rack #53- Zach Dechant

“In strength and conditioning when you find stability, you have to latch onto it, because it’s not to often that you find it.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 53rd 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 joine...

Aug 27, 202025 min

Episode 251- Dr. Justin Lima- Finding Practical Ways To Improve RSI

“You give them what they need to drive adaptation so that we can keep providing long term adaptation.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact Andreas at andreas.ahlstrom@exxentric.com or 503-739-1391. All others, or to learn more ab...

Aug 25, 202037 min

My Thoughts Monday #151- Candice Walls- Controlling The Controllable’s

“Control what you can control, and that isn’t very much, but there are things that you can do for different facets of your life to do the best that you can do with controlling the controllable’s.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance. Vald’s constant drive to help coaches find better information to drive more educated directions is second to none. Check out this weeks Metric Minute and make sure to go check out all their great products at: www.valdperformance.com Candice...

Aug 24, 202010 min

Outside The Rack #52- Ed Streit

“I’m never going to pass up an opportunity to learn and grow under great strength coaches.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 52nd 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 Assistant Strength and Con...

Aug 20, 202018 min

Episode 250- Dennis Kerstetter- Evolving To The Times To Be Better In The Future

“Those nuances and all those gadgets and gizmos are great when you have them, but to be able to really program and do things with less, I think, speaks to you as a coach.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact Andreas at andreas.ah...

Aug 18, 202037 min

My Thoughts Monday #150- If You Aren’t Collaborating With Your Staff, What’s That Say?

“It’s hard to give up that final say because I think a lot of of still have that “get off my lawn” mentality.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance. Vald’s constant drive to help coaches find better information to drive more educated directions is second to none. Check out this weeks Metric Minute and make sure to go check out all their great products at: www.valdperformance.com This past weekend I have spend a good amount of time reflecting on these past four weeks and ...

Aug 17, 202015 min

Outside The Rack #51- Simone Morin

“I think most of the learning situations, especially in this field, are the informal ones. The ones that you just have random shop talks with people.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 51st 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 t...

Aug 13, 202013 min

Episode 249- Carmen Maciariello- Coaches4Change

“It’s a two street, our student athletes are helping us create thought, and we’re also helping educate each other.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact Andreas at andreas.ahlstrom@exxentric.com or 503-739-1391. All others, or to ...

Aug 11, 202029 min

My Thoughts Monday #149- Chris Hays- What Quarantine Has Taught Me About Training Variables

“I would argue, to an extent, the more variability that you can provide with those positions and with those movements the better prepared your athlete will be.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance. Vald’s constant drive to help coaches find better information to drive more educated directions is second to none. Check out this weeks Metric Minute and make sure to go check out all their great products at: www.valdperformance.com Coaches all over the world have had to find...

Aug 10, 202012 min

Outside The Rack #50- Kristian Borthwick

“Can we create the optimal performance environment for them?” What’s up everybody and welcome the 50th 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 Wake Forest’s Assistant Director of Sports Performance, Kris...

Aug 06, 202021 min

Podcast 248- An Instagram Live Q and A with Yoeri Pegel

“I don’t care how important we think we are as strength and conditioning coaches, we are secondary, technical/tactical will always be leading.” “Maybe athletes don’t like the weight room, but athlete’s love competition.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking f...

Aug 04, 20201 hr 26 min

My Thoughts Monday #148- What’s Your Checkpoints?

“We ended out seeing what we thought we would see, but seeing what we thought we would see ended out changing the direction that we thought we could go.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance. Vald’s constant drive to help coaches find better information to drive more educated directions is second to none. Check out this weeks Metric Minute and make sure to go check out all their great products at: www.valdperformance.com At the conclusion of week 2 of our return to sport...

Aug 03, 202013 min

Outside The Rack #49- William Wayland

“At the end of the stress is what matters, the tools that are used are just the way of getting there.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 49th 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 Head of S&C...

Jul 30, 202024 min

Podcast 247- An Instagram Live Q and A with Devan McConnell

“I’ve learned a ton from them, again, about really even more specific thought processes around training a hockey player than I’ve ever thought of, and I’ve played the game for 30 years at this point.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should ...

Jul 28, 202040 min

My Thoughts Monday #147- Living And Leading With Our Experience Living In “Plan B”

“When we start to get frustrated can we start to bring ideas that can help eliminate our frustration, that can eliminate other peoples, let's call it, lack of vision as to how they can be more flexible and more adaptive.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord, ForceDecks, the GroinBar and HumanTrak. With all their products providing evidence-based solutions to performance professionals so they can get the right information, for the right deci...

Jul 27, 202013 min

Outside The Rack #48- Chas Ossenheimer

“Humor is the best medicine in the world.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 48th 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 Assistant Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning at Ole Miss, Chas Ossenh...

Jul 23, 202029 min

Podcast 246- An Instagram Live Q and A with Nick DiMarco

“Parts of everything are somewhat truthful.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact Andreas at andreas.ahlstrom@exxentric.com or 503-739-1391. All others, or to learn more about the kBox, kPulley and flywheel training, please go to ...

Jul 22, 202052 min

My Thoughts Monday #146- Be Confident, But Ready To Make Changes

“If you don’t believe in it yourself, why would anyone else believe in what you’re doing?” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord, ForceDecks, the GroinBar and HumanTrak. With all their products providing evidence-based solutions to performance professionals so they can get the right information, for the right decision, at the right time. Make sure to go check out all their great products at: www.valdperformance.com The return to sport program...

Jul 20, 202013 min

Episode 447 Outside The Rack #47- Terrence Kennell

“Don’t show your hand on the first day.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 47th 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 Houston Astros Strength and Conditioning Rehab Coordinator, Terrence Kennell....

Jul 16, 202015 min

Podcast 245- An Instagram Live Q and A with Chris McCormick

“There are a lot of things that we can change that don’t require money or anything like that, it’s just a willingness to change your ideas to do that.” “It’s not necessarily the information we have, it’s how we project it to people.” “Just because it’s the best thing doesn’t mean it’s the right thing.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your...

Jul 14, 202055 min

My Thoughts Monday #145- The What’s And Whys To Our Return To Sport Program

“We know intent is king, right, so if you are springing fast and jumping high, as explosively or far or whatever as possible, and you just cut the volume and work your way up with that, you’re going to get a heck of a lot more out of that you are if you’re moving 100 pounds, which is 50% of what you should be lifting.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord, ForceDecks, the GroinBar and HumanTrak. With all their products providing evidence-bas...

Jul 13, 202016 min

Outside The Rack #46- Marc Megna

“There is always a part of us that thinks that we know more than we actually know. You don’t know what you don’t know.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 46th 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 An...

Jul 09, 202026 min

Podcast 244- An Instagram Live Q and A with Chris Ham

“Everyday these guys come to the weight room is an assessment to me.” “Once you get these guys to understand self awareness, it’s big. Understanding the decisions they make outside of the weight room, outside the baseball field are going to have a huge impact on what they try to do, especially when it comes to performance. I think you’ll get a lot more guys to start to question, “maybe I’m not doing this right, maybe I need to start just a little bit earlier”.” This episode of The Podcast is bro...

Jul 07, 202040 min

My Thoughts Monday #144- An Idea To Fill The Free Time We Are All Afraid Of

“We need to make sure that we are doing best by them in this time in every way shape and form, and that may be finding ways to educate them on things that, we know based on our past experiences, the college experience may lack for them.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord, ForceDecks, the GroinBar and HumanTrak. With all their products providing evidence-based solutions to performance professionals so they can get the right information, fo...

Jul 06, 202013 min

Outside The Rack #45- Molly Binetti

“I used to pride myself on being right and having answers and having all this knowledge and being able to communicate that. I think more than anything right now now I pride myself on asking better questions and not be so concerned about having the answers, but realizing that I don’t have answers.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 45th 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 mind...

Jul 02, 202045 min

Podcast 243- A Reality Check with Don Day

“Some people don’t know how to have the conversations because they can’t fathom what we go through.” “It starts with conversation. You can’t have common ground if you don’t have conversations.” This episode of The Podcast is brought to you by Exxentric, the makers of the kBox and kPulley. Exxentric is the world leader in fly wheel training technology providing multiple pieces to fit your budget and needs to better serve your athletes. North American customers looking for more info should contact...

Jun 30, 20201 hr

My Thoughts Monday #143- Have a Plan, That Fits Your Principles, Driven With Data

“If we have to make alterations to the plan, if we don’t have a plan, there is nothing to make alterations too.” “Weather your principles are X, Y, or Z itchy need to be able lead directly into the plan that you have, and if your principles lead into the plan, then how you are monitoring, or how you are evaluating, or what you are monitoring, should fall right into place.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord, ForceDecks, the GroinBar and Hu...

Jun 29, 202013 min

Outside The Rack #44- Matt DeLancey

“I used to be great at guarding empty weight rooms.” What’s up everybody and welcome the 44th 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 University of Florida’s Associate Director of Strength and Condit...

Jun 25, 202020 min
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