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The Game Speed Podcast

The Game Speed Podcast (formerly the Speed and Power Podcast) is dedicated to expanding your knowledge of what it takes to develop all aspects of elite game speed. Host, Jason Feairheller, will bring on some of the best in the field of strength and conditioning. If you are looking for new ideas, methods, and tactics for improving sports performance then this show is for you.
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Episodes

Ep 75: Matt Kuzdub- Linear Speed Training for Agility Sports, Balancing High Practice Volumes With Training, Autoregulation Training

Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Matt Kuzdub coaches tennis players both on and off the court. His approach is "there is more to tennis than x's and o's". Efficient mechanics, mental toughness, high-level conditioning, and proper nutrition all contribute to peak performance. https://www.mattspoint.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mattspoint_tennis/...

Dec 15, 202154 minEp. 75

Ep 74: Jason Glass- Deceleration Training, Training Methods For Improving Rotational Power

Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Jason Glass is one of the world’s top Rotational Strength & Conditioning Specialists. Jason owns and operates Tour Performance Lab and Kinetica Golf Performance in Vancouver BC; specializing in training rotary athletes, biomechanics, physical assessments and functional strength training. https://www.jasonglasslab.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonglasslab/...

Dec 08, 202157 minEp. 74

Ep 73: Matt McInnes Watson- Reactive Strength Ratio, Horizontal-based Momentum, Performing Plyos on Hills, The Optimal Range of Dorsiflexion For Power

Presented by: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Matt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and specialist in track and field, speed, power and plyometrics. He has a master’s degree in athletic development and is currently studying for a Ph.D. in plyometrics. Watson is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs through video format. He is currently teaching in the United Arab Emirates, and he coaches multiple athletes from the U.K. and U.S. https://www.instagram....

Dec 01, 20211 hrEp. 73

Ep 72: Jason Feairheller and Ryan Heickert- Frans Bosch Online Course Review, Being Both A Strength Coach And A Sport Coach, Applying What We’ve Learned From Our Recent Guests

After completing the Frans Bosch online course Jason talks about some insights, and why coaches should look into it. Ryan discusses how he’s balancing being both a hockey coach and strength coach, and how that has affected how he runs a practice. https://www.instagram.com/jasonfeairheller/ https://www.instagram.com/ryan_heickert_/ https://www.instagram.com/speedandpowerpodcast/ Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower...

Nov 24, 202140 minEp. 72

Ep 71: Martin Rooney- Coaching Lessons, High Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture, Setting High Expectations, Training Your Own Kids

Martin Rooney is an internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer of strength and conditioning. Most recently Martin released the book, High Ten: An Inspiring Story About Building Great Team Culture. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Buy the Book, High Ten https://www.instagram.com/themartinrooney/...

Nov 17, 202155 minEp. 71

Ep 70: Rob Gray- How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills

Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Rob is a professor at Arizona State University, researcher, and host of the Perception Action Podcast. Rob’s passion revolves around skill acquisition and we discuss many areas on how to understand this better and improve this process for athletes and coaches. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KDSQD9Q/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 https://perceptionaction.com/ https://twitter.com/ShakeyWaits?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Es...

Nov 10, 202157 minEp. 70

Ep 69: James de Lacey- Force Velocity Profiling, Grip Training, Mental Toughness

James de Lacey runs Sweet Science of Fighting for combat athletes. He also works as a professional strength and conditioning coach for elite and international rugby teams around the world. Currently, James reviews three new strength & conditioning research journals each month for Science for Sport for their Performance Digest. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.instagram.com/jdelacey90/ https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course:...

Nov 03, 202153 minEp. 69

Ep 68: Regan Wareham- Improving Performance, Stability, And Balance Through The Vestibular System

Regan Wareham, from S10 Fitness, joined us on the show. S10 is a facility with a unique approach to training. S10 focuses on brain-based training, which looks at the body from the neck up. S10 trains vision, balance, and coordination in harmony with one another. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.s10fitness.com/offers/3tKLuV4A/checkout Use code “SPEEDANDPOWER-TRUST” https://www.instagram.com/s10fitness/ https://www.instagram.com/reganwareham/ https://www.s10fitness.com/ Ch...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 68

Ep 67: Graeme Morris- Improving Game Speed, Training Combat Athletes, Rotational Power Development

Graeme Morris is a Physical Preparation Coach that specializes in all things performance. He designs, implements and monitors all aspects of performance including strength and power in the gym, as well as speed, agility and conditioning on the field. He also trains many other athletes in the private sector including Australian champions in combat sports. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.instagram.com/graeme_morris/ https://www.graememorris.com.au/buy Checkout my Multidir...

Oct 20, 20211 hrEp. 67

Ep 66: Dr. Daniel Greenwood- An In Depth Discussion Of Skill Acquisition

Dr. Daniel Greenwood is a skill acquisition specialist currently working as the Director of the Human Performance Center at the University of Memphis. Daniel has an extensive sports science background working with individuals as well as teams. This is a fascinating episode and is one you won’t want to miss. https://twitter.com/DanielGreenw00d?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.mu...

Oct 13, 202159 minEp. 66

Ep 65: Brady Volmering- Extreme Isometrics, Don’t Let Your Mind Limit Your Potential, Train Your Weakest Link Every Day

Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Brady Volmering is the owner of DAC Performance. During this episode we talked about incorporating extreme isometrics as well as heavy lifting into a program, and also the great results Brady has seen managing shoulder injuries with his baseball players. https://www.instagram.com/dacperformanceandhealth/?hl=en Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Oct 06, 202159 minEp. 65

Ep 64: Brady Howe, Phoenix Suns Senior Director of Health and Performance- Microdosing Training, Creating Opportunities, Assembling A Team Of Coaches

Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Brady Howe is the Senior Director of Health and Performance for the Phoenix Suns. Brady has worked for a number of professional organizations as an athletic trainer and strength coach prior to his current role. https://www.instagram.com/bhowe6/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Sep 29, 202155 minEp. 64

Ep 63: Ty Terrell, NBA Physical Preparation Coach- Training A Slow Vs Fast Stretch Shortening Cycle, Teaching Athletes How To Handle Momentum, Implementing New Training Strategies

Ty Terrell is the strength coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Ty’s experience working with Lee Taft, Bill Hartman, and Mike Robertson have given him a great understanding of developing athletes and solving movement problems. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Instagram: @ty.terrell Email: tylterrell@gmail.com Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 63

Ep 62: Justin Moore- Training Considerations For Offensive Versus Defensive Players, Yielding Strategies To Create More Connective Tissue Elasticity, Methods For Using The Aqua Bag

Justin is the head performance coach at Parabolic Performance and Rehab. Justin’s expertise lies in understanding and manipulating how the body creates strategies for movement based off of positioning and internal pressure. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.instagram.com/jmsb_strengthtraining/ https://goparabolic.com/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Sep 15, 202157 minEp. 62

Ep 61: Luis Mesquita: Strength Training Should Be A Supplement To The Sport, How Much Time Should We Allow Athletes To Adapt Before Changing The Program?, Developing The Tendon Based On The Sport, Using ROM To Enhance A Particular Quality Of The Muscle

Luis Mesquita is a Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. Luis is the co-owner of The Peak as well as the author of the blog Bridging the Gap: Rehab & Performance. Luis also trains an Olympic Triple Jumper. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower For Articles and Information: https://btgap.org/ https://www.instagram.com/luismmesquita/ Twitter: @luismmesquita_ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Sep 08, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 61

Ep 60: Joel Reinhardt- Improving Speed In Season, Looking At Differences Between Instantaneous Max Velocity and 10 Yard Fly, Total Distance In Game Is Greatly Determined By Style of Play

Joel Reinhardt is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at the University of Massachusetts, working with men’s soccer and women’s lacrosse. He has previously served as an assistant at Nicholls State University, and as a GA at Springfield College. Joel is also the co-host of the Sprint, Jump, Throw Podcast. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.instagram.com/joelhreinhardt/ https://www.instagram.com/sprint_jump_throw/ https://www.sprint-jump-throw.com/ Checkout my Multi...

Sep 01, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 60

Ep 59: Dr. Bobby Esbrandt (@bobbysportspt)- What Should Be Included In A Return To Play Protocol, The Overlap Of Physical Therapy And Performance Training, Training Hamstrings At Different Lengths And Velocities

Our guest is Dr. Bobby Esbrandt. You may know him best by his Instagram handle @bobbysportspt. Bobby is a physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and Co-Founder/Owner of Impact Sports Physical Therapy. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.instagram.com/bobbysportspt/ https://www.impactsportspt.com/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Aug 25, 202154 minEp. 59

Ep 58: Jason Feairheller and Ryan Heickert- Key Takeaways After 1 Year Of Interviewing Elite Coaches

It’s been about 1 year since we started the podcast. In this episode we talked about some of the key takeaways from our most downloaded episodes. Thank you to all of the guests and the listeners for your support over the past year! https://www.instagram.com/jasonfeairheller/ https://www.instagram.com/ryan_heickert_/ https://www.instagram.com/speedandpowerpodcast/ Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Aug 18, 202141 minEp. 58

Ep 57: Chris Daly and Regan Wareham- 3 Pillars of Performance (Vision, Vestibular, Proprioception)

Chris Daly and Regan Wareham joined us on the show from S10 Fitness in San Diego. This show was fascinating! It will make you second guess how you are training your athletes. S10 is a facility with a unique approach to training. S10 focuses on brain-based training, which looks at the body from the neck up. S10 trains vision, balance, and coordination in harmony with one another. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.s10fitness.com/offers/3tKLuV4A/checkout Use code “SPEEDANDPO...

Aug 11, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 57

Ep: 56 Jordan Nieuwsma- Creating Space On The Field, Using The Weight Room To Improve Change Of Direction, 8 Vector Plyometrics, Standards For Speed And Strength

Jordan is currently a sports performance coach at Elon University. Jordan has also spent time at the University of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Concordia St.Paul. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.instagram.com/jordanbonieuwsma/ https://www.instagram.com/elonperformance/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Aug 04, 202159 minEp. 56

Ep 55: Lachlan Wimot- Polish Boxes for Plyometrics, Low Amplitude Jumps and Hops, Unilateral vs Bilateral Plyometrics, Contrast Training

Lachlan Wilmot is the Director of Coaching and Performance at Athlete’s Authority. Lachlan has experience working with professional rugby teams in Australia. Lachlan designs programs for all of the athletes at Athlete’s Authority where he helps athletes achieve more and reach new heights in their athletic careers. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.instagram.com/performancecoach_wilmot/ https://www.instagram.com/athletesauthority/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Co...

Jul 28, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 55

Ep 54: Aaron Davis, Evolve Health and Performance- Respiratory Rate and Performance, Training Breathing in Younger Athletes, When You Want Athletes to Be Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic

Aaron Davis is co owner of Evolve Health and Performance as well as a sports performance/health coach. We asked Aaron to be on the show to share his expertise in bioenergetics. Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower https://www.evolvehp.life/ https://www.instagram.com/evolve_hpl/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Jul 20, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 54

Ep 53: Nathan Kiely, Physical Performance Coach for Cricket New South Wales- Performing Coordination Drills for Better Movement Quality, Choosing Drills Based Off Of The Failure Rate of the Drill, Olympic Lifting for Athletes That Are Weak And Unstable, C

Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Nathan is the Physical Performance Coach for Cricket New South Wales. Nathan specializes in athletic development, strength, power, and speed, and he has an active social media presence where he shares his training principles and practices with the physical preparation community. https://www.instagram.com/nathankiely_/ https://linktr.ee/nathankiely_ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 53

Ep 52: Kevin Chapman, Professional Hockey Strength Coach- Speed Training, Modifying a Triphasic Approach to Training, Offseason and In Season Training For Hockey Players

Kevin Chapman is a Performance Coach for the Russian Ice Hockey Federation as well as HC Sochi of the KHL. He is also the Head Strength Coach at Milo Athletics in Toronto. https://www.instagram.com/coachchappy85/ https://www.instagram.com/miloathletics/ www.miloathletics.ca Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Jul 07, 202151 minEp. 52

Ep 51: Chris Chamberlin, Program Director at Weck Method- Training Rotation to Improve All Aspects of Athletic Development

Chris Chamberlin is the Program Director for Weck Method. We wanted to get Chris on the show because he, along with David Weck, look at movement a little differently. Specifically in terms of how the body rotates and coils. https://www.instagram.com/savageprotocols/ https://www.instagram.com/weckmethod/ https://www.weckmethod.com/ Presented By: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 51

Ep 50: Ryan Hopkins- Programming Power and Strength for Speed Development

www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Ryan Hopkins is the owner of Soho Strength Lab. Ryan is one of my favorite people to talk programming with. We talked about some really cool methods of how Ryan is using power and strength training to improve game speed. https://www.instagram.com/sslryan/ https://sohostrengthlab.com/ Check Out My New Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Jun 22, 202153 minEp. 50

Ep 49: Luka Svilar- Managing Training Loads For Optimal Performance Outputs

www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Luka Svilar is an author and physical performance specialist. Currently Luka is the Head of Physical Performance and Sport Rehabilitation for the basketball club UNICS in Kazan, Russia. Luka’s book is Essentials of Physical Performance in Elite Basketball. To purchase Luka’s book contact him on IG. https://www.instagram.com/silk_man/ Check Out My New Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 49

Ep 48: Justin Roethlingshoefer-Leveling Up Your Athletes, Finding What Athletes Value For Better Long Term Success

www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Our guest today is Justin Roethlinshoefer. He’s worked as a performance director in the NHL & NCAA, and runs a private camp for professional hockey players. Justin takes the latest research on nutrition, training, and recovery, and packages it into digestible, applicable steps for anybody. https://justownit.co/ https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/ Check Out My New Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 48

Ep 47: Vince Lucente- Sports Science, Collecting and Using Data With And Without Technology

www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Vince Lucente is the owner and director of Atlantic Sports Performance which has two locations in Nova Scotia. Vince’s specialty is in applied sports science and analytics. Vince believes in creating solutions-driven, collaborative systems with physical, mental, and nutritional emphasis that prioritize human health to optimize sport and life performance. https://www.instagram.com/coachvince_asp/ https://aspdartmouth.ca/ https://aspbridgewater.ca/ Check Out My New ...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 47

Ep 46: Jamie Smith (U of Strength)- Manipulating Agility Drills For The Desired Outcome

www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Jamie Smith is the founder of the U of Strength. Jamie’s expertise is in his designing and implementation of agility drills. Jamie has coached a variety of athletes including several NHL, NBA, and MLS athletes. https://www.instagram.com/theuofstrength/ Check Out My New Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com...

May 25, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 46
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