HansenAthletics Radio

HansenAthletics Radio is a top-rated podcast hosted by Darren Hansen that comprehensively covers athlete development and performance concepts. The podcast is structured to teach training enthusiasts of all skill levels how to be better athletes, coaches, and students. Delivered in an informative and engaging manner, you can expect to receive unparalleled insights into everything athlete development, business practices, and coaching.

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Episodes

Episode 17 - Q/A With Coach Darren: In-Season Training

Send us a textCoach Darren tackles questions concerning high school athletes trying to gain weight for sport and the importance of in-season strength and conditioning programs.In this episode we cover:How to gain weight as a high school athlete.The importance of continuing strength and conditioning throughout the entirety of the season.Stuff we mention in this episode:HansenAthletics Online TrainingEnroll in our World Class Coaches CourseSupport the showSupport the showA massive thank you for...

Nov 18, 2019•11 min

Episode 16 - Coach Daniel Ryan: ISU Strength

Send us a textCoach Daniel Ryan is coming up on his third year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Idaho State University. Listen on a conversation that snowballs from how to attack culture in the weight room to the importance of connection to your clients and athletes! Coaches, we have a PSA... you need a SIDE HUSTLE! In this episode we cover: Idaho State UniversityWhat it takes to run a collegiate D1 programCulture in the weight room and the importance of developing relatio...

Sep 23, 2019•54 min

HA Radio - Episode 15: PowerAthlete Friends Unite

Send us a textA trip out to Michigan means linking up with some badass Powerathlete disciples to chat [a little too loudly] about the career changes and progress we have made thanks to the solid foundation Powerathlete has brought to our coaching careers.Forewarning this is packed with some great conversations and knowledge bombs but the audio is NOT ideal. There are volume spikes and some dumbasses overly loud laugh, haha.Interested in learning more or working directly with HansenAthletics?S...

Aug 07, 2019•54 min

HA Radio - Episode 14: Shark Infested Waters

Send us a textThe truth is there is a VAST amount of potential clients that a majority of businesses aren’t connecting within your community right now!By utilizing the values and strengths of your company you can connect with others in your industry that support the opportunity to grow collectively. This will always be a more effective and powerful option than distancing yourself and competing on price.Not to mention, you will foster relationships and opportunities that you wouldn’t bring to ...

Jun 20, 2019•17 min

HA Radio - Episode 13: Caroline Brown

Send us a textCaroline has a beautiful soul filled with a passion to flip the current "mental health" model on its head. Albeit young and getting set to attend graduate school she has ample experience with mental health through life experience, family, and published research conducted during her undergrad at Utah State. Caroline believes that "mental" health is an ever-evolving and changing state of being for each and every one of us. She has her eyes set on opening a facility/practice ...

May 27, 2019•46 min

HA Radio - Episode 12: Ethan Ostrom

Send us a textEthan is an elite athlete turned researcher/educator. Think you're "too" old to improve your health? Bullshit! He is in the trenches bridging the gap for all of you "older" individuals researching how to maximize your training and health no matter your age!In this episode we cover: Ethan's athletic background and his days as an elite Pole Vaulter.Injuries and how to mentally overcome them.Youth athletes and the importance of a structured strength program.His research on tra...

Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 11 min

HA Radio - Episode 11: Justin Zizumbo

Send us a textJustin is one hell of a guy. He is in a daily fist fight between bridging the gap between physical and mental health in a completely legit and certified way. Think addiction is unbeatable? Justin knows there are ways to go to battle.In this episode we cover: How we met and our history stemming back to college.Our common mentor and the similarities our stories share.Balance... is it a thing? At what point does one aspect suffer from another?How to make your training more eff...

Feb 28, 2019•51 min

HA Radio - Episode 10: Recap Of The American Open

Send us a textIn this episode we cover: Sleep: How important is it compared to everything else?Advice for coaches on how to handle an Olympic Lifting meet.The challenge athletes face when competing on a National stage.Recap of the American Open 2018 and how our HansenAthletics athletes performed.Lessons learned from this years competition season.Stuff we mention in this episode:HansenAthletics Online TrainingFNXFIT Supplements + DiscountUnited States WeightliftingTake our 10-second onlin...

Dec 24, 2018•19 min

HA Radio - Episode 9: Question and Answer

Send us a textIn this episode we cover: Sleep: How important is it compared to everything else?Why your weights aren't consistent day to day.Our take on nutrition and some actionable tips.Supplements. What do we recommend?Stuff we mention in this episode:HansenAthletics Online TrainingFNXFIT Supplements + DiscountTake our 10-second online training quiz, and receive a FREE recommendation on how to train to reach your goals! Experience a week of online training FREE with HansenA...

Nov 11, 2018•34 min

HA Radio - Episode 8: The Interview - 20 Questions in 20 Minutes

Send us a textI sit down and answers a 20 question interview sent to me by a student at Utah State University. Questions range from topics such as supplements, training gear, and how the industry has changed over the past years. Some of these questions hit home and result in some strongly opinionated responses. What do you think? Do you disagree with these answers? Let us know!Support the showA massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics.If you're intereste...

Oct 08, 2018•20 min

HA Radio - Episode 7: Daniel Ryan

Send us a textSet The Standard Early This week we interview Idaho State University's new Strength and Conditioning coach Daniel Ryan to talk about his experience stepping into the program as a first time head coach, not to mention the ONLY coach for 13 teams. That's right... he's doing it as a one man show. ISU is need of dire change when it comes to their athletic programs and we believe Daniel may be just the right fit. What has been the experience thus far? What does it take to create cul...

Sep 09, 2018•1 hr 7 min

PED's In CrossFit and Professional Sports

Send us a textAnthony and I sit down and discuss whether PED's are a must for high level athletes and what we think about the recent drug bust right before The CrossFit GamesSupport the showA massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics.If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or follow me on the channels below:InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokLinkedIn

Jul 25, 2018•28 min

Q/A WITH DARREN

Send us a textCoach Hansen sits down to break down some of the questions he has received from his online training clients over the past week. How to Olympic Lift and maintain conditioning?! Put on Muscle Mass while developing for Sport? We dive a little deeper into these ideas in Episode 5Support the showA massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics.If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or follow me on the channels bel...

Jul 12, 2018•21 min

Teaching in Reverse

Send us a textNew clients can be tricky. You may want to unload all of the super sexy movements you have in your bag of coaching tools... are you helping them? Or hurting them?Support the showA massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics.If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or follow me on the channels below:InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokLinkedIn

Jun 03, 2018•5 min

Generation Health - Are you making the right choices?

Send us a textThis week Darren challenges you to think deeper than your own health. Many of us are worried about generational wealth, but have you considered generational health? If not, make sure to check out this episode and get your priorities straight.Support the showA massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics.If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or follow me on the channels below:InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokLinkedIn

May 06, 2018•5 min

LONGEVITY

Send us a textWhat are you training for? Be ambitious but realistic with your goals. Make sure you are training to acheive the outcome you are REALLY looking for.Support the showA massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics.If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or follow me on the channels below:InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokLinkedIn

Nov 09, 2017•23 min

Quality Over Quantity

Send us a textTalking about movement quality here and breaking down the three different parts of any exercise movement.QUALITY OVER QUANTITYSupport the showA massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics.If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or follow me on the channels below:InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokLinkedIn

Oct 27, 2017•8 min

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