This episodes sees the return of Chris Korfist and Cal Dietz . The guys were previously on the episode 215 along with JL Holdsworth to discuss RPR. Unlike most facilities who are staffed by young coaches who rely on their recent playing career and “cool” factor, Slow Guy Speed School is staffed by Chris Korfist, a “sprint guru” with an international following. With over 55 all-state sprinters and countless other high school all-state athletes, and over 20 years experience, he knows what is appro...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 220
This episodes guest is Denis Logan. Denis Logan joined Munster Rugby as Head of Athletic Performance in May 2018. He previously worked as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and has worked with elite athletes for over a decade. Prior to his time with the Cleveland Browns, the New York native was Director of Performance for the US Pro Sports division of EXOS where he worked with professional and elite athletes from a diversity of sports, including American...
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 219
This episodes guest is Brandon Marcello With over 20-years experience in the performance enhancement industry, Brandon Marcello, PhD brings innovation, education, and proven application to the worlds of sports performance, health, fitness, and wellness. Originally from Sarasota, FL, Marcello has worked in the professional, Olympic and top collegiate settings. He has also served as a consultant to various organizations and media groups. Having extensive involvement in both the applied and researc...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 218
This episodes guest is Leo Ryan from Innate Strength. Leo Ryan is a Health Performance and Breathing Specialist and the founder of Innate-Strength.com. Leo has studied athletic training, health and breathing since healing himself of asthma in 2004 with the Buteyko Method. After graduating with an MSc from University College Dublin, he continued to educate himself prolifically throughout his professional career in Ireland and internationally. He has attained multiple diplomas and certificates fro...
Dec 31, 2019•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 217
This episodes guest is Paudie Roche! Paudie Roche is the Head Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach for Arsenal Football club, a position he has held for the past 3 seasons. For 3 years prior to this he was the Lead U.9-U.16 coach and was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Physical Development Framework for the Academy. Currently he leads the physical development programme for the U.18 and U.23 squads and works alongside 3 Strength & Conditioning coaches to impleme...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 214
This episodes guest is the man, the myth, the legend that is Dan Baker! Dr. Dan Baker is currently the president of the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association. Previously, Dan had been the strength and power training coach for the World Famous Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team for 20 years, leading them to 4 titles. Not limited to just one organization, Dan has an extensive coaching career working with the Queensland Reds Rugby Union team, as well as coaching elite athletes in mixed...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 216
This episodes guest is Mike Potenza . Mike is the Strength and Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks and Owner/Partner Tactical Fitness and Performance. Mike along with Kevin Neeld and James LaValle are releasing their educational product "Optimizing Adaptation and Performance" , which goes on sale 29/10/19. On this episode: Mike gives us his background Why did Mike, Jim and Kevin produce "Optimizing Adaptation and Performance" I ask Mike how many times a year is he looking at his athletes ...
Oct 26, 2019•46 min•Ep. 215
What more do I need to say....? He's back - Enjoy! On this episode: We catch up with each other We talk about polyvagal theory and cutting bodyweight We talk about jaw development and evolution We discuss Pats body composition goals We speak about doing things out of spite! We speak about subconscious judgement I ask Pat what is he currently working on - here we speak about ReThinking Big Patterns 2 I ask Pat what is he currently reading We briefly speak about neurotyping and the discussion Pat ...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 209
This episode’s guest is Greg Schiable from On Track Physiotherapy and Sportsrehabexpert.com Greg Schaible is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Owner of On Track Physiotherapy. and Owner of the online educational resource for sports and orthopedic clinician's Sports Rehab Expert . Dr. Schaible attended The University of Findlay where he earned his Doctorate of Physical. While attending the University of Findlay, he competed as an athlet...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 208
This episode is a Part 2 Matt Maruca from Ra Optics and mattmaruca.com Click here to get Matt's full bio. Link to Part 1 - Episode 218: Episode 218: Matt Maruca - Part 1 - Matt’s health journey On this episode: We continue to talk about Matt's health journey Matt's shares with us his student exchange trip to Bosnia I ask Matt has he ever felt like he doesn't fit in the world I ask Matt if he was in charge of improving the health and well-being of the world, what would he put in place? I ask Matt...
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 204
This episodes guest is Matt Maruca from Ra Optics and mattmaruca.com Click here to get Matt's full bio. On this episode Matt and I discuss: Matt's background Jack Kruse's influence on Matt How Jack puts his message out to the masses The hierarchy of science More into Matt's background We discuss beneficial vs detrimental habits Mitochondrial adaptations to resistance training We discuss the importance of how to deliver your message Matt's student exchange to Bosnia How Matt first met Jack Matt s...
Sep 19, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 207
This episodes guest is Bill Hartman from billhartmanpt.com and IFAST Bill is an individual who is extremely important to me. He is a mentor, a friend, and someone who I have immense amount of respect, admiration and love for. My time with Bill, his wife Lisa, their dog Paxton and the entire IFAST and Intensive 2.0 family at Intensive 2.0 in September 2018 was one of the best experiences of my life so far, and for that I am forever grateful to Bill. You can here about my entire experience at the ...
Sep 08, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 206
This episodes guest is Dr. Tommy Wood from Nourish Balance Thrive and Physicians for Ancestral Health . Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes. Tommy was born in the US to Icelandic and British parents (which means he has three passports in two different names). He was predominantly raised in th...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 201
This episodes guests are Chris Korfist , J.L. Holdsworth , and Cal Dietz . Unlike most facilities who are staffed by young coaches who rely on their recent playing career and “cool” factor, Slow Guy Speed School is staffed by Chris Korfist, a “sprint guru” with an international following. With over 55 all-state sprinters and countless other high school all-state athletes, and over 20 years experience, he knows what is appropriate for the athlete in the room and not so concerned about what the pr...
Jul 13, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 200
This episodes guest sees the reuturn of Mladen Jovanović from complementarytraining.net . Mladen is a physical preparation coach from Belgrade, Serbia, grew up in Pula, Croatia (which he considers his home town). He was involved in physical preparation of professional, amateur and recreational athletes of various ages in sports, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, martial arts and tennis. In his free time he trains Boxing/MMA and lift (sometimes heavy), along with reading about statistics an...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 199
This episode guest is Maggie Downie from Personal Euphoria Maggie Downie is a Pilates Instructor and the owner of Personal Euphoria. She has a B.A in history from Eastern Connecticut State University and has studied Pilates since 2002. She is certified in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Mat Pilates through STOTT Pilates. Maggie has trained in Pilates for breast cancer rehabilitation and Pilates for pre and post-natal clients, Pilates Equipment as well as injuries and special populations. Sh...
May 30, 2019•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 198
This episodes guest is Greg Lehman. Greg is a physiotherapist, chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist treating musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model. Greg currently teaches two 2-day continuing education courses to health and fitness professionals through out the world. Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science and Running Resiliency have been taught more than 60 times in more than 40 locations world wide. You can read Greg's full bio here. On this episode Greg...
May 25, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 197
This episodes guest is Derek Hansen from sprintcoach.com and strengthpowerspeed.com Derek is an International Sport Performance Consultant that has been working with athletes of all ages and abilities in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. His coaching career started in Track and Field, providing instruction to sprinters of all ages eventually working with collegiate sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers. His career evolved rapidly working closely with some of the top performers in the world ...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 194
This episodes guest is Greg Potter from Humanos.me Greg Potter's PhD work at the University of Leeds on sleep, diet, and metabolic health was featured by the likes of the BBC World Service, the Washington Post, and Reuters. Greg has a BSc and an MSc in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University, where he coached a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships. Greg has also worked with groups such as The United States Naval Special Warfare Command on health and performance opt...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 193
This episodes is Part 2 of my discussion with Dr. Ian Dunican from Sleep4Performance.com . For Part 1: Click here Ian has over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil & gas and utilities. His work draws on his background in the military, the resources sector, utilities, rail industries and with elite sporting organisations. Ian has worked with major mining companies to develop fatigue risk management strategies and s...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 192
This episodes guest is Dr. Ian Dunican from Sleep4Performance.com . Ian has over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil & gas and utilities. His work draws on his background in the military, the resources sector, utilities, rail industries and with elite sporting organisations. Ian has worked with major mining companies to develop fatigue risk management strategies and systems requiring the quantification, analysis ...
Apr 14, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 196
What more do I need to say....? He's back - Enjoy! On this episode Pat and I discussed: Whats new with Pat We discuss how humans allostatic ability has decrease in the modern world leading to an increase risk of injury, disease, and sickness I ask Pat to share his thoughts on sport vs health, and what does he define as health? I ask Pat how he measures V02max I ask Pat for his thoughts psychological health I ask Pats for his thoughts on why humans need to be able to express their wild/ animal na...
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 195
This episodes guest see's the return of Nicole Rodriguez , who was previously on episode 28. Nicole is someone who has had a massive impact in my life and coaching career. She was my head coach when I intern at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning back in 2009 and someone who I have always considered as a mentor and close friend. To me, Nicole is one of the finest coaches I have ever worked with within physical preparation profession. Nicole is a Human Performance Coach who serves American and I...
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 190
This episodes guest is with another brother from another mother of mine - Shawn Myszka - aka. The Movement Miygai!! Shawn Myszka is the Pro Performance Director of Explosive Edge Athletics in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he is entrusted with the personal consulting of countless NFL players who seek him out to take their performance to the limits of their potential. Shawn is a former National-level competitive bodybuilder who has become a sought-after clinician and leader in the field of sport-s...
Mar 22, 2019•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 187
This episodes guest is Ian McKeown from Port Adelaide Football Club , in Australia. Ian is the Head of Athletic Development at Port Adelaide, balancing the complex interaction of injury prevention, long term athlete development, athletic performance and elite S+C coaching. On this episode Ian and I discuss: Macker's background I ask Mackers why did he decide to go to Australia? I ask Mackers who have been his biggest personal and professional influences I ask Mackers, what are the good and not s...
Mar 17, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 186
This episodes guest is Leanne Venier from catalyticcolor.com . On this episode Leanne and I discuss: Leanne's background I ask Leanne why did she move to Italy? I ask Leanne to share with us the healing properties of light and how she deals we skeptics? I ask Leanne to explain the different wavelengths of the different light spectrum's I ask Leanne about her thoughts on electro-magnetic frequencies (EMFs) I ask Leanne to discuss how different light spectrum's treat different diseases Leanne and ...
Mar 09, 2019•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 185
This episodes guest Scott Mendelson for Infinity Fitness . On this episode Scott and I discuss: Scott's background We discuss nutritional periodization I ask Scott about the validity and reliability of food allergy testing I ask Scott what are the first steps he takes with a client who has reached a plateau with their nutrition I ask Scott are elimination diets still the best method to deal with food intolerance's and allergies I ask Scott to share with us how he works with his online clients I ...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 183
This episodes guest is Todd Bumgardner from Toddbumgardner.com, Beyond Strength Performance ,and Strength Fraction. Todd is a fitness coach, writer, business owner, and outdoorsman from the woods and ridges of Central Pennsylvania. He currently lives in Virginia where he co-owns and operates Beyond Strength Performance NOVA--a training gym that features semi-private, group, and personal training. He's also the co-founder, and lead, at Strength Faction--an online coaching and mentoring program de...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 182
This episodes guest is my man Zac Cupples . Zac graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Doctor of Physical therapy in 2011, completing an orthopedic residency in 2013 to attain his OCS. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS), and has spent a bulk of his career studying and becoming certified in various lines of thought (Postural Restoration, FMS, SFMA, Dry Needling, Precision Nutrition, Certified Speed and Agility Coach, and many more). You can check out Zacs full bio here...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 181
This episodes guest is Val Nasedkin of Omegawave . Val Nasedkin is the Co-Founder & Vice President of Business Development for Omegawave, a company that merges the fields of neurology, cardiology, and exercise physiology with mobile computer technology. Using EKG, HRV, and DC potential measurements, Omegawave devices offer sports-specific outputs on readiness to train and guidance for achieving specific physiological adaptations. Their technology has been used by multiple Olympic Federations...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 180
