Brijesh Patel’s mindset and belief system about training and development drive his decision-making as a coach. As the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University, Brijesh believes in educating his athletes in a manner that encourages them to become better versions of themselves. While he’s been a highly regarded […] The post Brijesh Patel on Developing Your Mindset, Attitude and Self-Talk appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Jan 07, 2022•51 min
I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge fan of comic books and superheroes. But here’s the thing about most superheroes: they’re either born with a superpower—like Superman—or, they’re given one—like Spiderman getting bit by a spider. On the other hand, trainers and coaches—though heroes in their own right—aren’t born with or given these […] The post 5 Superpowers that Can Make You an Elite Trainer or Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 31, 2021•30 min
Throughout his 15 seasons in professional baseball, Josh Lindblom has learned that you have to find a way to differentiate yourself in the game. After being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, Josh made his debut in 2011 and played for several organizations, including […] The post Josh Lindblom on Mental Toughness and Long-Term Success in Professional Baseball appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min
David Joyce’s passion for developing people has been the red thread that goes through everything he does. For more than two decades in his career in elite performance, David has trained, rehabilitated, and maintained multiple world champions, Olympians, and more than 100 national champions. He was the Head of Athletic Performance of the Greater Western […] The post David Joyce on Knowing vs. Learning, Instinct and the Role of Experience in Coaching appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 17, 2021•54 min
One of the many things I’ve learned over the years about writing programs is that there’s a bell curve involved. When we’re just starting out, we don’t know much about training, let alone actually designing a program. But as we move closer to the apex of that bell curve and accumulate more experience as well […] The post 7 Simple Tips to Write Better Training Programs appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 10, 2021•38 min
Cody “Boom-Boom” McBroom believes that nobody is truly self-made. A nutrition coach and fitness entrepreneur with over 11 years of helping people optimize their health, Cody believes that he wouldn’t be where he is today without the people who were willing to help him. By poking his head in the right rooms, asking questions, and […] The post Cody McBroom on the Prime, Progress and Prosper Approach to Flexible Dieting appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
My good friend, entrepreneur and coach, Luka Hocevar, always seem to move a thousand miles an hour. And with the many hats he wears, you may get a different answer every time you ask him what he does. While he dabbles in real estate, he is also the Founder, Owner, and Operator of Vigor Ground […] The post Luka Hocevar on Collecting Role Models and Hunting Skillsets appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Joel Smith considers himself a “born mover.” As a young athlete, his passion for developing his athletic outputs—from movement and sprinting to jumping and dunking—led him to play at the national level in track and field and athletic performance coaching. However, his mentality towards athletic development revolved around strength. It wasn’t until learning from other […] The post Joel Smith on the Who, What, When, Where and Why of Elastic Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Nov 19, 2021•58 min
According to youth sports coach, Jeremy Frisch, playing sports can open up whole new worlds for any person. Jeremy’s the Director and Owner of Achieve Performance Training, a physical fitness facility in Clinton, Massachusetts that focuses on youth athletic development. Jeremy believes that it’s essential for kids to explore experiences, making it more critical for […] The post Jeremy Frisch on Plugging the Holes of Youth Athletic Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr
The thing about change is—whether it’s good or bad—it forces you to reflect on where you’re at, where you’re going, and where you want to be. So many pivotal moments in my life—from meeting my mentors, opening a gym, to raising kids—have taught me about being a coach, entrepreneur, and father. With the amount of […] The post 5 Things I Need to Say appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Nov 05, 2021•42 min
Brett Jones is grateful to the many mentors who have provided opportunities for him and allowed him to stand where he does now in his career. He’s the Director of Education at StrongFirst, the school of strength founded by Pavel Tsatsouline, who introduced Russian kettlebell to the West in 1998. Brett has been teaching—and swinging—the […] The post Brett Jones on Kettlebell Training, Movement Screens, and the Evolution of a Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min
To the strength and conditioning coach, speaker, and consultant, Keir Wenham-Flatt, asking the right questions is as crucial as getting the right answers. Keir is the founder of Strength Coach Network, a platform that helps strength and conditioning professionals climb the coaching career ladder. He has presented at major sporting organizations, including the NFL, NBA, […] The post Keir Wenhamm-Flatt on Reverse Engineering, Pre-Season Testing and the Optimal Block appeared first on Robertson Tra...
Oct 21, 2021•58 min
Glenn Robinson III is someone I’m privileged to call a friend. I remember watching his father, Glenn Robinson Jr.—also known as “The Big Dog”—when I was a young player growing up. I loved watching the Big 10 and seeing The Big Dog himself go at it. So, many years later, when I got to work […] The post Glenn Robinson III on Basketball, Fatherhood, and Leaving a Legacy appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Oct 15, 2021•54 min
The author of New Man Emerging, Michael DeSanti, has always had a fascination for the human condition. He dedicated much of his younger years to learning about spirituality, psychology, human design, health, and wellness. However, it wasn’t until later—when he was working in the corporate world—that he discovered that his passions for human development and […] The post Michael DeSanti on the 3 Commodities: Time, Love and Energy appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Oct 08, 2021•58 min
When Joel Jamieson, Founder and CEO of 8WeeksOut, began working with athletes and clients in his gym 20 years ago, he realized the key role of recovery, as well as its unpredictability. While the results of training were driven by recovery, recovery was, in turn, driven by factors coaches couldn’t track inside the gym: sleep […] The post Joel Jamieson on the Train, Recover, and Repeat Mindset appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 29, 2021•52 min
As soon as Dr. Amy Bender’s aunt took her to a sleep lab, she became fascinated about sleep research. In fact, she was so fascinated that she eventually found herself landing a job as a sleep technologist at Washington State University, where she would go on to complete her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, focusing on […] The post Dr. Amy Bender on the Science of Sleep appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min
With a truly pragmatic approach to training, Chris Chase emphasizes establishing standards in his programs. KPIs, he notes, provides a framework that helps players get to where they need to be. Perhaps this is wisdom drawn from experience; after all, Chris has coached at every level there is. He has served as Strength and Conditioning […] The post Chris Chase on Establishing Standards and Improving Performance in Basketball appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Like many people, Molly Galbraith was unhappy with her body when she was 18 and would spend years struggling with insecurities. But, when she discovered how she could stop comparing herself to other women, Molly dedicated her life to supporting women and helping them feel strong, confident, and empowered in their lives and bodies. She […] The post Molly Galbraith on Training during and after Pregnancy appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Running Force Fitness and Performance was great, but Olympic weightlifter and sports performance coach Wil Fleming wanted to focus on his true passion… …coaching. After 10 years of owning and operating Force, Wil decided to sell the business in 2018 and founded 1Kilo Weightlifting. At 1Kilo, Wil specializes in coaching Olympic weightlifting for athletes both […] The post Wil Fleming on Assessing and Implementing VBT in Olympic Weighlifting appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min
