This episode see's a return of Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach David O'Sullivan. David was previously on the podcast back in May 2015 on Episode 72 . David is currently the clinical director of Prosport Physiotherapy Huddersfield and founder and CEO of ProSport Academy , which is one of the top online Sports Rehabilitation Mentorship courses available. David has also previously served as the Head Physiotherapist of the Huddersfield Giants Rugby League Club , Leeds Rhinos and ...
Jan 03, 2017•1 hr 51 min
This episodes guest is none other than Dr. Mike Stone of East Tennessee State University. Dr. Stone is currently the Exercise and Sports Science Laboratory Director in the Department of KLSS at ETSU. Prior to joining ETSU he was the Head of Sports Physiology for the USOC. From 1999 through 2001he was Chair of Sport at Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Stone's service and research interests are primarily concerned with physiological and performance adaptations to strength/power train...
Dec 15, 2016•1 hr 7 min
This episodes guest is David Joyce who is the Head of Integrated High Performance at the GWS Giants in the AFL in Australia. David is also the co-author with Dan Lewindon of two of the most popular sports performance and rehabilitation books to be publish in recent years - High Performance Training for Sports and Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. On this episode David and I discuss: - Davids Background and Influences - The good and not so good things that David is currently seeing wit...
Dec 01, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Hey everyone welcome back to the third and final part to my interview with Pat Davidson. If you haven't listened to Parts 1 and 2 - click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2. On this Final Part of my interview with Pat we discuss: - What Pat considers to the biggest mistakes that he has learned from so far in his career - Pat's top advice to all coaches - And so much more Enjoy Part 3 guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online...
Nov 18, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Welcome back to Part 2 with Pat Davidson. If you haven't listened to Part 1 - click here to check it out. In this Part we continue our discussion on - Energy System Development & Pats Book MASS Enjoy Guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
Nov 05, 2016•35 min
This episodes guest is Pat Davidson . Pat has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has previously been a Professor of Exercise Science at Brooklyn College and Springfield College. Pat has an extensive background in Strongman Training, wrestling and Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most intelligent and well read individuals I have had the pleasure to interact with on the show. Pat is one of those rare individuals who realizes that its all connected. To put it simply - Pat "Gets it!" On this episode Pa...
Oct 31, 2016•1 hr 6 min
This Episodes guest in none other than the one and only Paul Chek! Paul was previously on the Podcast way back on Episode 6. On this episode Paul and I discussed everything and anything to do with Child Development and how to optimal guide a child to reach its full potential! The area's we cover on this episode were: - Paul's essentials for optimizing Child Development - Paul speaks about the lessons he learned from raising his first son Paul Jr and how this experience will shape his parenting w...
Sep 30, 2016•1 hr 8 min
This Episodes guest Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey . Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he’s worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. As a part of 3DMJ he coaches drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. Eric has competed since the mid 2000’s in natural bodybuilding, unequipped powerlifting and recently in Olympic lifting. He earned pro statu...
Sep 20, 2016•1 hr 11 min
This episodes guest Frans Bosch. Frans is an international lecturer in motor learning and training theory at Fonty's Sports College in the Netherlands. He has worked as a consultant and specialist for Welch and Japanese National Rugby Teams and West Ham United Football Club. Frans is co-author to one of the most renowned books on running - "Running" that he co-authored with Ronald Klomp. Recently Frans just released the English edition of his second book - "Strength Training and Coordination" On...
Aug 21, 2016•1 hr 19 min
This episode's guest is Dr. Gregory Haff . Greg is an Associate Professor and Course Coordinator for Strength and Conditioning within the School of Medicine and Health at Edith Cowan University. Greg is also the current President of National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Haff is one of the top published sport scientists in modern times and has recently co-edited the 4th edition of the NSCA's Essentials of Strength & Conditioning , and also was co-author along with Tudor B...
Aug 14, 2016•1 hr 40 min
This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach Daniel Martinez . Daniel is located in San Antonio, Texas, where he is involved in the development of a number athletes across multiple sports, particularly volleyball. Daniel is currently completing his Masters in Strength and Conditioning at Edith Cowan University . On this episode Daniel and I discuss: - Daniel's Background and Influences - Daniel's overall thoughts on the training process, i.e. his training principles - Daniels on the Re...
Jul 26, 2016•1 hr 4 min
This Episode's guest is Irish Strength and Conditioning Coach and Functional Medicine Practitioner Eoin Lacey of the Irish Strength Institute (ISI) . Eoin was a very early mentor of mine and it was an absolute pleasure to finally have him come onto the podcast. On this episode Eoin and I discussed: - Eoin's Background and Influence's - The worst and best things that Eoin is currently seeing within the Training Profession - How Eoin integrate's Functional Medicine within his business model - Eoin...
Jul 09, 2016•1 hr 5 min
This episodes guest I have the pleasure to have Coach Vern Gambetta back on. Vern had previously on show on Episode 27 . On this episode Vern and I discussed: - What's New with Vern? - Vern's thoughts on Sports analysis - Vern's thoughts on the importance of Work Capacity - The importance of meeting up face-face with other coaches - Vern's GAIN Mentorship - And much more Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning I...
Jun 30, 2016•1 hr 8 min
This episode I am delighted to have Charlie Weingroff come back onto the show. Charlie had been on the show previously back on Episode 17. On this episode Charlie and I discussed: - Whats new with Charlie - Charlies thoughts on the work of Andreo Spina - Charlies current thoughts on PRI - Who would Charlie invite to dinner - And More Hope you guys enjoy the conversion. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Inf...
Jun 25, 2016•1 hr 39 min
This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach John Kiely. John has been involved with Irish Rugby and is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire. John has also previously served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for UK Athletics. On this episode John and discuss: - John's background and Influences - Programming and Periodization - John speaks about Cognitive Bias - John speaks on "experts vs masters", and the work of Philip Tetlock - John also touch...
Jun 13, 2016•1 hr 9 min
This episodes guest is my good friend Bret Contreras . Bret is a strength and conditioning coach, sport scientist, and researcher located in Scottsdale, Arizona in the USA. Bret was previously on the podcast why back on episode 30 . On this episode Bret and I discussed: - Bret's recently completed PhD research - Bret's 2x4: Maximum Strength ebook - Which to me is a great book that went under the radar! - And what's next for Dr. Contreras (I know he won't want me calling him Dr :-) This was a gre...
Apr 10, 2016•1 hr 27 min
This episode's guest is Physical Therapist, Physical Preparation Coach, and Van Halen deadhard Bill Hartman . Bill is the co-owner of IFAST and is one of the leading Physical Therapists and Sports Performance Coaches around today. Bill is a practitioner with the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) and Active Release Therapy (ART) , and also holds certifications as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA, and as a Performance Coach with USA Weightlifting. Bill also sits on t...
Apr 03, 2016•1 hr 1 min
This episodes Guest is Dr. Bryan Mann . Bryan is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri where he has worked since 2006. Bryan has many Powerlifting accolades to his name in Raw, Single Ply, and Multiple Ply lifting. Bryan is also a researcher and author, having written several research publications dealing with the training of Division 1 athletics, specifically Football. Bryan has written 3 books, Auto-Regulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE) ,...
Mar 26, 2016•1 hr 26 min
This episodes guest is with my great friend and colleague Danny Lennon of Sigma Nutrition . Danny has a degree in Biology and Physics, as well as a Masters in Nutritional Science and is one of the top Nutrition, Health, Wellness and Performance educators online. His podcast Sigma Nutrition is one of the Top Nutrition and Performance Podcasts available to everyone for free through iTunes, Stitcher and other android applications. On this episode Danny and I discussed: - Danny's Background and Infl...
Mar 13, 2016•1 hr 31 min
This Episode is Part 3 of our interview with Physical Preparation Coach James Smith where we continue our discussion surrounding James' latest book "Applied Sprint Training" .If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet you can find it here , and if you also haven't listened to Part 2, you can listen to it here .Enjoy Guys!Stay Strong,RBShow Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com...
Feb 07, 2016•53 min
This Episode is Part 2 of our interview with Physical Preparation Coach James Smith where we continue our discussion surrounding James' latest book "Applied Sprint Training" . If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, you can find it here. Enjoy Guys! Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com...
Jan 24, 2016•1 hr 6 min
This episodes guest is Physical Preparation Coach James Smith . James was a previous guest back on Episode 47. On this episode James and I discussed topics from his latest book Applied Sprint Training . The topics we got into were: - Increasing the Alactic Threshold- Maximum and Operational Outputs- Extensive Tempo vs Maximum Aerobic Speed for Aerobic development- Short to Long and Long to Short Protocols for Speed Development- Vertical Integration- Why James does not like the Yo-Yo Test for loo...
Jan 17, 2016•52 min
This episodes guest is Yosef Johnson from Ultimate Athletes Concepts . Yosef is the man behind Ultimate Athlete Concepts which is a multi-faceted company providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. On this episode Yosef and I talk about: - Yosef background- How UAC cam to be- Dr Yessis' influence on Yosef- The new UAC website and Yosef hopes for it moving forward- And we finished the show talking about - politics, culture, environment and human behavior Hope you guys e...
Dec 20, 2015•1 hr 18 min
This episodes guest is Sport Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Jordan . Matt has a degree in Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Calgary. Matt has been the personal Strength Coach to more than 20 World and Olympic medalists, and has worked with elite athletes in many sports including: speed skating, cross country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, hockey, football, volleyball, and mixed martial arts. Matt is now a Streng...
Dec 16, 2015•1 hr 5 min
This episode is Part 2 of our interview with Derek Evely. If you haven't listened to Part 1 I would encourage you to do so before listening to Part 2. Enjoy Part 2 guys! Stay Strong,RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
Dec 09, 2015•1 hr 17 min
This episodes guest is Derek Evely . Derek is the former Sport Science manager of the Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre (CACC) , as well as the former Director of the UK Athletic's Centre at Loughborough from 2009-2012. Derek has been involved in the development of several Canadian Champions and has coached many world class athletes including, Dylan Armstrong (Shot Put), Sophie Hitchon (Hammer Throw), and he is currently coaching Sultana Frizell who won Gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in th...
Nov 28, 2015•1 hr 4 min
This episodes guest is strength and conditioning and track and field coach Carl Valle . Carl has coached track and field at every level, from high school to Olympic level in sprints and hurdles. He has had the privilege of working with great athletes that have been All-American and school record holders.A technology professional, Carl has expertise in performance data as well as an understanding for practical application of equipment software. Carl is currently the director of innovation for Ins...
Nov 15, 2015•1 hr 28 min
This episodes guest is Greg Nuckols of Strengtheory.com Greg is a well known, powerliftering, coach, and author. Greg has held 3 all-time world records in powerlifting in the 220lb and 242lb classes, and he is currently pursing his MS in Exercise and Nutrition Science. On this episode Greg and I discuss: - Greg's background and influences- The good and bad area's Greg see's within the fitness professional- An in-depth discussion surrounding his recently release ebooks that he co-author with Omar...
Nov 07, 2015•1 hr 18 min
The episodes guest his Dr. Mike Israetel . Mike is a Professor of Exercise Science at Temple University in Philadelphia, USA. Mike's PhD is in Sport Physiology and he has been a consultant on sports nutrition to the US Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN. Mike is a former competitive raw powerlifter (where he once had a number of state, national and world recorders), is a competitive bodybuilder and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappler. On this episode Mike I discussed: - Mikes background and Infl...
Oct 21, 2015•2 hr
This episodes guest is Jay DeMayo . Jay is the head Strength and Conditioning for men and women's basketball teams at the University of Richmond. Jay is the man behind the Central Virginia Sports Performance Seminar . This is an annual seminar where some of the worlds top coaches and sport scientists present. On this episode Jay and I discussed: - Jays background and Influences- Principles that drive Jays Training Process- How Jay incorporates Special Strength Training into his programs- Advice ...
Oct 07, 2015•1 hr 16 min
