This episodes guest is Elliott Richardson who is the head physical preparation coach at Acadia University. Elliott is entering his third full year as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Acadia University. He is a graduate of Acadia’s Kinesiology Program before going on to play 3 years in the CFL. As an undersized athlete he attributes much of his success to the enhancement of his athletic abilities through year round training. More importantly the lessons that year round physical preparation...
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 171
This episodes guest is Tim DiFrancesco from TD Athletes Edge. Tim DiFrancesco PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, spent 6 seasons as a head strength and conditioning coach in the NBA and is a renowned thought leader in sports medicine and athletic performance. He is the founder of TD Athletes Edge. On this episode Tim and I discussed: Tim gives us an his background I ask Tim what was his mind-set like when he took the role with the Bakersfield Jam I ask Tim to share with us his whole experience working in profe...
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 173
This episodes guests are Mike Reinold and Kiefer Lammi from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance . Mike is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, fitness, and sports performance. As a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Mike uses his background in sport biomechanics, movement quality, muscles imbalances, and manual therapy to specialize in all aspects of human performance. He has worked extensively with a variet...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 163
This episode sees the return of Fergus Connolly , who was previously on the podcast back in episode 151 . Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugb...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 169
his episodes guest if Dr. Jack Kruse from jackkruse.com . Dr. Jack Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter as we age. He is currently in private practice in the Gulf South. As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals. His popular blog, www.JackKruse.com , gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors per month f...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 170
This episodes guests is Evan Peikon from Training Think Tank. Evan Peikon is a coach, physiologist, and educator at the Training Think Tank HQ in Atlanta, GA. He has experience working with athletes onsite and remotely across the US and internationally. He shares his knowledge and training philosophy via the Training Think Tank educational courses as well as in his daily writings on IG @Evan_Peikon . On this episode Evan and I discussed: Evan gives us a brief background and introduction We discu...
Dec 10, 2018•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 168
This episode's guest see's the return of my man Max Schmarzo from Strong by Science. Max is the Director of Sport Science and Research at Resilience Code , Chief Science Officer of Exsurgo Technologies and founder of StrongbyScience. He has written two books, "Applied Principles of Optimal Power Development" and "Isometrics for Performance". Max was previous on the podcast with Matt Van Dyke back on episode 172 . On this episode Max and I discussed: Max gives us an update Max talks to us about t...
Dec 05, 2018•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 167
This episodes guest is Mike Guadango from Freak Strength. Mike is currently a coach, writer & owner at Freak Strength and has been coaching for over 10 years. He has coached many levels of athletes from NFL, MLB, NBA, MLL, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Olympic medalists to pre-pubescent athletes. He has also consulted for high caliber athletes and coaches worldwide. He has worked with 10+ NFL Super bowl Champs, 10+ All-Pro/Pro-bowl selections, 5+ College National Champions, 10+ Division 1A A...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 166
This episodes guest is Dr. Ben House from Functional Medicine Costa Rica . This is Ben's second appearance on the ATSW podcast, having been previously on the show back on episode 119. Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP). House was accepted to medical school without an undergraduate degree, but rescinded because during this time his father was fighting for his life with debilitating diverticulitis. The conventional medical model prescribed him pain killers, antibiotics, saltine crackers, and ...
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 165
Pat is back! And the audio is amazing with this episode. On this episode Pat and I discussed: Whats new with Pat Pat shares with us how he got on at Bill Hartman's Intensive 1.0 Pat also shares with us how he got on at the "Cells to Performance" seminar that Aaron Davis and Pat Estes from Train Adapt Evolve put on I ask Pat will he changed anything about his programming from what he learned from the Intensive and Cells to Performance I ask Pat to explain what the Spiro-Tiger is I ask Pat about t...
Nov 24, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 155
This episodes guest is Dr. Brad Scheonfeld. Brad is an assistant professor in the exercise science department at Lehman College in the Bronx, NY, and acts as director of their human performance laboratory. Brad earned his masters degree in kinesiology/exercise science from the University of Texas and his PhD at Rocky Mountain University where his dissertation focused on elucidating the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training. He has published over 100 peer-r...
Nov 16, 2018•59 min•Ep. 154
This episodes guest is Dr. Andy Galpin. Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. Andy has a degree in Exercise Science, a Masters degrees in Human Movement Sciences, and a PhD Human Bioenergetics. He now focuses his attention on teaching classes (Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Designing Exercise Programs, Applied Strength and Conditioning, Athlete Assessment and Measurement, etc.) and running the BMEP lab (which studies the acute responses and chr...
Nov 11, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 153
This episode is a solo episode with yours truly. On this episode I share with you my entire experience at Bill Hartman's Intensive 2.0. Enjoy! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: People and Resources Mentioned: Bill Hartman Mike Robertson Michelle Boland Dan Sanzo Iordan Krouchev Anthony Blubello Anthony Iannarino Mike DeMille Stephen Laflamme Keaton Worland James Fitzgerald Mike Boyle Stu McMillan Charles Poliquin Lee Taft David Tenney Connor Ryan Zac Cupples Cody Benz Eric Oetter Jae Chung Pat Davidso...
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 156
This episode's guest is Alex Viada from Complete Human Performance. Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 ...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 150
Firstly - My audio sucks dick on this episode - I was in between laptops at the time and the audio on my end didn't come out great. I fucked up the mic set up. Pat is crystal clear, and really that's all that matters. Also you will hear me chopping some vegetables for a few minutes mid-way through the episode (27:00 to approximately 38:00) and because I was unaware of how the laptop I was using at the time was functioning regarding the audio set up - it picked up the sound of me preparing my mea...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 152
This episodes guess is Coach and Author Ryan Banta . Ryan is a successful high school coach at Parkway Central High School, MO, USA. Ryan is a USATF level II coach in the sprints, hurdles, relays, and endurance and also a USTFCCCA track and field technical coaching certification. You can read through Ryans full Bio Below: Academic Education: • Enrolled in Master of Education in educational, school and counseling psychology with an emphasis in positive coaching at University of Missouri in Columb...
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 142
Consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James and I discuss culture, coaching competence, and Maslows Hierarchy of Needs within the Governing Dynamics of Coaching As always this was another excellent episode with James. Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: You can connect with James for consulting services here . James' outstanding books can be found here also. James Website James Twitter Show Sp...
Sep 30, 2018•51 min•Ep. 141
This episodes guest is Charlie Weingroff . Charlie needs no introduction as this is his fourth time on the podcast. See the show notes for our previous 3 interviews. On this episode Charlie and I discuss: Whats new with Charlie I ask Charlie if he was offered an NFL Position would he accept it? Charlie tells us about his average working day I ask Charlie to discuss three main topics that he covered in T=R3 - The snowglobe, the 6 components to consider for sports mastery, and the 4 windows of suc...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 140
This episodes guest is Aaron Davis from Train Adapt Evolve . Aaron Davis is a Sports Performance/Health Coach with 10 years experience coaching athletes and teams across multiple sports. Utilizing multiple diagnostic technologies and labs, Davis firmly believes health and performance go hand in hand. He is a constant student of sports performance and health – drawing upon knowledge from leading experts in the field. Davis coaches athletes in the Austin, Texas area as well as international and US...
Sep 25, 2018•2 hr•Ep. 137
This episodes guest is with the man himself Dan John . Dan really needs no introduction. But here is a little background information, anyway: Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record. Dan spends his work life blending weekly workshops and lectu...
Sep 23, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 136
Consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James and I discuss Long Term Athlete (Sports) Development. As always this was another excellent episode with James. Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: You can connect with James for consulting services here . James' outstanding books can be found here also. James Website James Twitter Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT A...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 135
Davidson is back on BABY! On this episode Pat and I discussed: Whats new with him Pat shares with us how his talk at the PRI Interdisciplinary Integration Symposium went, and what he took away from Philp Beaches' Presentation at the same symposium Pat and I discuss rest postures, polyvagal theory and sleep I discuss with Pat how a lack of movement variability can lead to a decrease in overall robustness which can increase injury risk and also how a lack in movement variability can decrease movem...
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 131
PART 5 Peeps (for you Cam)!! Pat and I are back with Part 5 in our MASS 2 series. You can check out Part 1 - here , Part 2 - here , Part 3 - here , Part 4 - here. On this episode Pat and I discuss: Pat gives us an update on whats new Pat and I have a discussion about deadlifting mechanices and body types Pat discribes what it was like to personally complete MASS 2 Pat and I discuss the 20:40 day in Phase 2 We discuss the Tri-Phase day within Phase 2 and we get into a discussion on how isometrics...
Aug 15, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 130
Consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James and I discuss moral character which is a topic covered in his book "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching" , and its importance within high performance sports. As always this was another excellent episode with James. Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: You can connect with James for consulting services here . James' outstanding books can be found here a...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 129
Sports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James and I discuss the After Action Review concept covered in his book "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching" , and how this can be applied within a high performance organization within sports. As always this was another excellent episode with James. Enjoy my friends. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: You can connect with James for consulting services he...
Jun 30, 2018•55 min•Ep. 127
Sports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. In this episode James responds to an article written by Jamie Hamilton. In his article "Decoding James Smith's Message" Jamie shares some of his criticisms with some of James (Smith's) concepts on sports preparation. As always this was another excellent episode with James. This is definitely another one of my favorites epsiodes to date. Enjoy my friends. Stay Str...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 126
This episodes guests are Matt Van Dyke form Van Dyke Strength.com and Max Schmarzo from Stronger by Science Matt Van Dyke is the Associate Director of Applied Sports Science at the University of Texas. With the Longhorns, Matt is responsible for the complete oversight of the football team in regards to the management of training loads and recovery modalities implemented to each individual athlete in order to maximize performance and readiness. You can get his full Bio here . Max is the Director ...
May 28, 2018•2 hr•Ep. 123
This episodes guest is with my very good friend and fellow Irishman Dominic Munnelly. Dominic is one of Ireland’s leading personal trainers having worked in the business for over 20 years. He has supported many clients on their health and fitness journey advising them on training, nutrition, mobility and wellness and in the process helped people lose weight, get fit and lead a happier and healthier life. His background is Sports Science and as well as training clients, he co-owns a gym in Kildar...
May 23, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 122
PART 4 BABY!! Pat and I are back with Part 4 in our MASS 2 series. You can check out Part 1 - here , Part 2 - here , Part 3 - here. On this episode Pat and I discuss: Pat gives us an update on whats new Pat fills us in about his hope to open his own facility and also speaks about a power metric device he is working on to measure an individuals work output in training Pat fills us in on his speaking engagements that he had coming up at the time of this recording Pat and I get onto a discussion ab...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 121
Sports performance consultant James Smith from Global Sport Concepts is back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast. We were meant to talk about physical preparation for military operations, but we ending up having an incredible conversion on the importance of desegregating sports preparation and we also revisited the topic psychological preparation. As always this was another excellent episode with James. This is definitely another one of my favorites epsiodes to date. Enjoy m...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 120
