When you’re just starting out as a trainer or coach, as the saying goes: You don’t know what you don’t know. And I think this is especially true with regards to writing programs. Whether it’s using antiquated ways to program intensity, making everyone conform to 4-week training cycles, or skipping key steps early-on in the […] The post 10 Programming Tips I Wish I Would’ve Known Starting Out appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Mar 03, 2023•50 min
We’rrrreeeee back! It’s the February edition of our Q&A podcast, and man do we have a bunch of topics to cover. Performance assessments. Isometric training and testing. Why everyone and their sister is squatting with a heel wedge. And why IFAST is evolving. So without any further ado, let’s jump right in! Isometrics are […] The post February Q&A: Isometric Training, Performance Assessments, and the IFAST Internship appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Feb 24, 2023•52 min
One of my favorite aspects of this show is getting these little peeks behind the “high performance” curtain. Even if we don’t work in elite sport, or have the resources they have available to them, getting an understanding into the systems and thought processes they use to build the best athletes in the world can […] The post Aaron Cunanan on Developing a Sports Science Team in Pro Baseball appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Let’s be real for a minute: Injuries suck. If you’ve been lifting yourself for any period of time, you know that if you push yourself long enough or hard enough, something is bound to crop up. But while injuries might be part of the game, they shouldn’t keep you out of the game. That’s why […] The post Dan Pope on Training, Injuries, and How to Stay in the Gym for Life appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Have you ever had a client or athlete who was dealing with Achilles pain? Maybe it was a gen pop client who was a little overweight. Maybe it was a weekend warrior whose heel was stiff after a game of basketball or pickleball. Or maybe it was a high performing athlete who was dealing with […] The post Jarrod Antflick on Building a Resilient and Robust Achilles Tendon appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Feb 03, 2023•58 min
The World Cup is the pinnacle of the soccer world. You have the best athletes in the world, representing their countries, and doing everything they can to perform at the highest levels in the biggest moments of sport. And while I love nothing more than watching these incredible athletes play, I also love talking to […] The post Steve Tashjian and Darcy Norman on Building a High-Performance Team at the International Level appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 34 min
We’re BACK with another Q&A podcast episode! I absolutely love doing these and it allows me to better connect with YOU, my listener. Plus, we get to dabble in a bunch of different topics – from coaching and cuing, to program design, to content creation. So without any further ado, let’s jump into this week’s […] The post January 2023 Q&A – Online Coaching, Cuing, and Content Creation appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Jan 20, 2023•46 min
Steve Long has been in the fitness industry for almost 20 years now, and according to him, still feels like a dumbass on a weekly to daily basis when working with clients. This feeling drives him to continually learn more, to be able to help his clients, and share some of the best nuggets that […] The post Steve Long on Finding Balance & Coming Full Circle in the Fitness Industry appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Jan 13, 2023•53 min
Dr. Comfort is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning and program leader for the Master of Science Strength and Conditioning program at the University of Salford. He is also an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. Paul has applied experience across a range of sports and consults with numerous professional and semi-professional […] The post Dr. Paul Comfort on Assessing and Evaluating Force Production appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Are you a lifelong learner? Someone who is always looking to tweak and refine their craft? If so, this episode is for you! Whether it’s best practices for consuming new information, reflecting on past experiences, or using the mentorship process to deepen our understanding, a commitment to lifelong learning is something that every one of […] The post Mike Reinhardt on Learning, Mentorship, and Refining Your Craft appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 30, 2022•57 min
Before we dive into this week’s podcast, I just want to start by saying THANK YOU! It’s been an amazing year both personally and professionally, and I couldn’t have had that success without your support. Along those same lines, I want to wish you a Happy Holiday season, and hopefully you get a little extra […] The post December Q&A: Keeping Training Fresh, Off-Season Soccer, and Gen Pop vs. Athletes appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 23, 2022•55 min
The longer I do this, the more I realize that your journey is never over. You’re never a “finished” product. Take program design, for instance… Since I started in physical preparation, I’ve easily consumed thousands of pieces of content on this topic, including articles, webinars, podcasts, VHS recordings, DVD’s and seminars. And furthermore, I’ve probably […] The post 13 Practical Programming and Coaching Tips appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min
As an author, speaker and nutrition consultant, Dr. Mike Roussell is known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional habits that his clients can use to ensure permanent weight loss and long lasting health. His clients have included NBA all-stars, Hollywood stars and Silicon Valley executives, all of whom seek him out for his […] The post Dr. Mike Roussell on Using Coffee and Protein to Optimize Health appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 09, 2022•56 min
Don’t worry, this podcast WILL NOT involve me peddling advice on stocks, bonds or mutual funds! Instead, we’re going to talk about personal and professional items I’ve invested in in 2022 that have made a profound impact on me either personally or professionally. When we’re young – or perhaps shortsighted – we only look at […] The post 6 Investments That Created Massive ROI in 2022 appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Dec 02, 2022•50 min
Tamás Kelemen is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Cirque du Soleil show “O.” Cirque is the largest contemporary circus producer in the world, with 17 active shows, 6 of which reside in Las Vegas. Tamas started off as an athlete, where he was an elite-level gymnast and diver. At the end of […] The post Tamás Kelemen on Training the Elite Athletes of Cirque du Soleil appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Nov 26, 2022•46 min
Bringing back a little old-school flavor this week my friend… You see, a few years back, someone asked me this very simple question: If you could give one piece of advice to a young coach or trainer, what would it be? And needless to say, that one little question turned into one really long, in-depth […] The post 20 Tips for Young Coaches appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min
It’s estimated that somewhere between 100,000 and 200,000 people tear their ACL every year. And while Achilles tears aren’t anywhere near that level, it’s obvious that the numbers for this injury are on the rise as well. In a best case scenario, with an ACL or Achilles tear you’re looking at a grueling 9, 12 […] The post Adam Petway on the Mechanisms Behind ACL and Achilles Tears appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Nov 11, 2022•51 min
Longevity, anti-aging and metabolic health are things that have fascinated me for years, so when my guy Joel Jamieson said he wanted to jump on a podcast and talk about this stuff, I was all ears. In this episode, we start by talking about metabolic optimization – including what most people think of when they […] The post Joel Jamieson on Metabolic Optimization, Longevity and the Future of Sports Supplements appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 15 min
We’re BAAAACCCCCKKKKK! Even though it’s only been a month, it’s actually been more like 6-7 weeks since our last Q&A podcast episode, so I’m excited to dive back in. This week we’re going to talk about program design for both gen pop clients and athletes, how to layer speed development in the R4 section of […] The post October Q&A: Off-Season Program Design, Quick Workouts, and Layering Speed Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Oct 28, 2022•45 min
Whether you like it or not, I can say with a lot of confidence that technology in sport is here to stay. As tech becomes more and more prevalent – not to mention more cost effective to private facilities and end-users – I think we’re going to see an explosion in sports science and data-driven […] The post Drake Berberet: The Beginners Guide to Assessing and Training with Force Plates appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
If you’re a trainer or coach, you have to write programs. And trust me – there are tons of great resources out there to help you. I’m preferential to my Complete Coach Certification or Complete Coach Seminar, but again, I’m biased… 🙂 But here’s the thing – the X’s and O’s are all fine and […] The post 19 Ninja Tricks to Write Better Training Programs appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Dr. Jennifer Reiner-Marcello has 20 years of experience in the sports performance industry ranging from the private setting, college, and professional teams. Over the last 7 years, she has focused her efforts in baseball including rehabilitation for the San Diego Padres and reconditioning for the Minnesota Twins. While at the Twins, she created and deployed […] The post Dr. Jenn Reiner-Marcello on the Intersection between Movement and Sports Science in Baseball appeared first on Robertson Traini...
Oct 07, 2022•52 min
Alex Natera is the Manager of Sport Science at the New South Wales Institute of Sport and primary presenter of the Isometric Strength Training webinar series. Prior to his current position, Alex has traveled the globe to work in Rugby Union, the English Premiere League, and the esteemed Aspire Academy. In today’s episode, we’re going […] The post Alex Natera on Athletic Assessments, Isometric Training, and Repeat Power Ability appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 35 min
We’re back with our monthly Q&A show friend! These have been so much fun to record, and offers a nice balance between me hosting the show, and me (hopefully) providing some of my own unique thoughts and insights into training. This week’s episode is going to cover a ton of questions around program design. We’re […] The post September Q&A: Program Design, Competing Demand and Gen Pop Athletes appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 23, 2022•41 min
Doug Kechijian is a physical therapist and CEO and co-founder of Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient seeks to systematically explore the continuum between acute rehabilitation and athletic performance. Resilient’s clientele includes athletes and operators from Major League Baseball (MLB), the NBA, professional MMA fighters, the X Games, Winter and Summer Olympics, collegiate athletes as well as […] The post Doug Kechijian on Streamlining the Return to Play Process appeared first on Robertso...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Between his time as a volleyball coach and working with Force Decks, Daniel Martinez knows the ins-and-outs of vertical jump training like few others in our industry. Daniel is currently in his fifth year as Trinity’s Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and as Coordinator of the Patrick Stumberg Sports Performance Center. He is also the […] The post Daniel Martinez on Assessing, Evaluating and Training the Vertical Jump appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min
I’m ever the optimist, but there are definitely some things that need to be improved in our industry. Burnout is a real thing, and it’s negatively impacting both young and old coaches alike. Imposter syndrome can detract from your confidence and ability to coach at the highest level. And with millions of pieces of information […] The post The 3 Biggest Issues Plaguing the S&C Industry appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Sep 02, 2022•43 min
Brian Kozak feels has gone to great lengths to understand the benefits that proper breathing can have on your performance. He believes you are the most sophisticated technology on the planet – so where is your Owner’s manual? This is the ever-evolving idea he seeks. Under the mentorship of Juerg Feldmann, he spent over a […] The post Brian Kozak on Talking About, Assessing and Training Breathing appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 20-30 years, you’ve probably heard of Lee Taft at some point in time. And with good reason! Lee is arguably the best multi-directional speed coach in the world, and I know I, personally, wouldn’t be the coach I am today without him. And while we’ve […] The post Lee Taft on the Harsh Reality of Youth Travel Sports appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min
We’re back with another edition of our Q&A podcasts! I got really great feedback from both long-time and new listeners on my July episode, so if you’re enjoying it and deriving value, then I’m going to keep doing them. This month we cover a wide-range of topics – from sleep techniques, to tech I use […] The post Q&A August 2022: Tech, Training Strategies and Lessons Learned appeared first on Robertson Training Systems ....
Aug 12, 2022•40 min
