All Things Strength & Wellness

In Part 3 Pat summarizes the first 3 of his foundational principles for optimizing movement and then goes onto discusses his final 3 foundation principles - Jacksonian dissolution, unconscious incompetence to unconscious competence, and the ability to climb up and down the evolutionary ladder This was a great discussion with Pat and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - patdavidson.net Facebook - Pat Davidson Twitter - @pat_davidson_ Instagram - dr.patdavidson   Books Mentioned: A Coaches Guide to Optimizing Movement   People and Resources Mentioned: Bill Burr Connor Ryan

In Part 2 Pat discusses: Pat shares with us the content that is covered in his "Rethinking the Big Patterns 2.0" course.  His current track and field training program Pat's cover's the first three (of six) foundational principles from his book "A Coaches Guide to Optimizing Movement" This was a great discussion with Pat and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - patdavidson.net Facebook - Pat Davidson Twitter - @pat_davidson_ Instagram - dr.patdavidson   Books Mentioned: A Coaches Guide to Optimizing Movement How Much Should I Train   People and Resources Mentioned: Bill Hartman  Bill Hartman's Intensive Iordan Krouchev Connor Ryan Derek Hansen Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) Athletic Weapon Al Vermeil Bill Walsh San Francisco 49ers Renaissance Periodization diet app Jordan Shallow IFAST Mike Boyle Applications of Systematic Exercise Prescription Seminar  

This episode's guest is Michelle Boland from Michelle Boland Training (MBT). Michelle grew up in central Massachusetts where her interest for athletics and playing sports began. Michelle played soccer, basketball, and ran track at the collegiate level while studying Nutrition. After reflecting on her life passion for athletics and sports performance training, she decided to pursue a higher education degree in strength and conditioning (M.S.) and exercise physiology (PhD) at Springfield College (MA). Michelle has had several years of professional experience as a strength and conditioning coach at a Division 1 institution working with a nationally ranked top 5 Women’s Ice Hockey team, a nationally ranked top 10 Men’s Ice Hockey team, and other teams including Field Hockey, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s Basketball. Michelle then created her own company, Michelle Boland Training, in order to support others in achieving their performance and fitness goals to the best of her abilities. On this episode Michelle and

This episodes guest sees the return of Derek Evely from EveltrakSport.com On this episode Derek and I discuss: Whats new with Derek Derek shares with us his thoughts on long term athletic development (LTAD) I ask Derek how would he educate parents on LTAD This was a great discussion with Derek and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - eveltraksport.com Facebook - EveltrakSport.com Twitter - @eveltrak Instagram - eveltrak   Podcast's Mentioned: Episode 100: Interview with Frans Bosch - Strength Training and Coordination No Wristbands! We Drink For Free   Articles Mentioned: Periodization Paradigms in the 21st Century: Evidence-Led or Tradition-Driven? Periodization Theory: Confronting an Inconvenient Truth   People and Resources Mentioned: Derek's educational courses and resources  Dan Pfaff Stu McMillan Boo Schexnayder ALTIS Education courses Charles van Commenee Frans Bosch Kevin Tyler Peter Tchiene Iordan Krouchev Dan Carlin Hardcore His

This episode's guest sees the return of Chris Korfist from slowguyspeedschool.com On this episode Chris and I discuss: What's new with Chris Chris shares we us his current thoughts on hamstring training and rehabilitation  I ask Chris how he navigated COVID-19 as a teacher We discuss training methods to dampen neural inhibition I ask Chris for his thoughts on using light and color to improve sport performance I ask Chris for his thoughts on warm ups Chris tells us about some of the new educational courses offered by RPR I ask Chris about training the feet I ask Chris about coaching pedagogy  I ask Chris about his experience with England rugby and AUT in New Zealand This was a great discussion with Chris and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - slowguyspeedschool.com Website - reflexiveperformance.com Facebook - Chris Korfist Facebook - Reflexive Performance Reset Twitter - @RPR_system Instagram - korfist1 Instagram - rpr_system   Podcast's Mentione

This episodes guest is Keir Wenham-Flatt from the Strength Coach Network and Rugby Strength Coach On this episode Keir and I discuss: Keir's background Does Keir still have an ambition to work in the NFL? I ask Keir what lesson's he learned from all his world travel? Why Keir established the Strength Coach Network (SCN) and what are his aspirations for it going forward? How fatherhood has changed him? I ask Keir about his approach to being a parent I ask Keir for his top and current reading recommendations I ask Keir if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead of alive, who would he invite and why? This was a great discussion with Keir and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - strengthcoachnetwork.com Website - rugbystrengthcoach.com Facebook - Strength Coach Network Facebook - Rugby Strength Coach Twitter - @StrCoachNetwork Twitter - @RUGBY_STR_COACH Instagram - strength_coach_network Instagram - rugby_strength_coach   Video's Mentioned: Neil deGra

In this Part 1 Pat discusses: The genesis of this book  The Foundations of his model, covering the 7 movement pillars, which are; 1) movement quality, 2) movement quantity, 3) movement standardization, 4) movement progression, 5) movement strategy, 6) muscular orientation, 7) muscular action.  From here, Pat breaks down each of the 7 pillars component parts in detail This was a great discussion with Pat and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - patdavidson.net Facebook - Pat Davidson Twitter - @pat_davidson_ Instagram - dr.patdavidson   Books Mentioned: A Coaches Guide to Optimizing Movement How Much Should I Train   People and Resources Mentioned: Albert Einstein Leonardo Da Vinci  Bill Hartman  Bill Hartman's Intensive Mike Israetel Mike Boyle Diane Lee Mike Robertson  

This episodes guest is Nick Ward. Nick is currently the programs director at ALTIS. Almost 35 years on from starting as a coach Nick is active and helping people achieve their goals and improve their lifestyle – whether for the outdoors, on the sports field or the Olympic podium. As the AlTIS Programs Director Nick builds education and training resources that share experiences and extend processes. ALTIS is an elite training environment for athletes, and a global leader in the provision of education for sport performance.  The complexity of managing both the Performance and health of athletes is at the heart of the ALTIS approach.   On this episode Nick and I discuss: Nick's background I ask Nick if he was involved with the London 2012 Olympic games I ask Nick what lessons he has learned from all his coaching experiences I ask Nick what is the current mission and vision for ALTIS going forward I ask Nick about how coaches can develop their information filter? I ask Nick how he learns? I ask Nick

This episodes guest is Matt Wallden. Matt trained as an Osteopath & Naturopath in the 1990’s completing a BSc (Hons) and, later a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine, then going on to train in the CHEK System between 2001-2005.  His ambition was to work in professional sports; a goal he achieved by 2003.  Since then he has contributed several chapters to various medical texts and has been the Editor of the Rehabilitation Section  for Elsevier’s Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies since 2009.   In 2006, Matt bought an early version of the Vibram Fivefingers and was the person who explained to Vibram that their “sailing shoe” had applications in rehabilitation and conditioning.  Matt presents here and abroad to post-graduate, undergraduate and various medical groups and has been part of the CHEK Faculty since 2006.  Matt lives in Surrey with his wife and 2 children. On this episode Matt and I discuss: Matt's background Why Matt became an osteopath? Matt shares his story of how he became involv

This Episodes guest is Michael Mendizza founder of the Touch the Future organization.  In 1987 Michael founded Touch The Future, a nonprofit learning design center whose mission is to promote Optimum Learning Relationships between adults and children. A five-year exploration of optimum states of learning, wellness, and peak performance led to a revolutionary parenting and coaching model the authors call The Intelligence of Play. Touch the Future's top agenda is to provide a lasting foundation for Pearce's legacy and to extend this model for Optimum Learning Relationships to specific populations: preschool, Head Start, and child care providers, public education, and amateur athletics. A documentary and educational filmmaker, Michael has researched and explored sensitive issues: domestic violence and rape, the impact of media on learning, cultural and human development, the nature of intelligence, holistic learning models, the changing family, prenatal learning, the roots of violence, creativity and peak pe

This episodes guest see's the return of Christian Thibaudeau.   On this episode, Christian lays out his thoughts on body recomposition.   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website: thibarmy.com Facebook: Christian Thibaudeau - Thibarmy Twitter: @Coach_CThib Instagram: christian.thibaudeau.thibarmy     Books Mentioned: The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomposition  Black Book of Training Secrets Theory and Application of Modern Strength and Power Methods Dr. Jerkyll and Mr. Hyde High Threshold Training   Article's Mentioned: Pendulum Training for Athletes  Christians T-Nations articles   People and Resources Mentioned: Dorian Yates Joe Kenn  

This episodes guest is Cameron Josse.  Cam is currently in his second season as an athletic performance coach with the football program at Indiana University Bloomington.  Cams bio: • Owns seven years of experience preparing and managing multiple levels of athletes. • Trained over 40 professional athletes, including NFL, NHL, UFC and WWE talents. • Came to IU from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he served as associate director of football performance. • Spent eight years working with DeFranco’s Training Systems (2013-14), DeFranco’s Gym at the Onnit Academy (2014-16) and DeFranco’s Training & Consulting (2016-20).  • Earned his bachelor of science in kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island and his master’s degree in exercise science from William Patterson University. • Played defensive back at Rhode Island from 2010-13. • Holds CSCS, CPR/AED, CPPS and FRCms certifications. On this episode Cam and I discuss: Cam's transition from the private to the collegiate sector

This episodes guest is  Tom Purvis founder of exerciseprofessional.com and Resistance Training Specialist (RTS). Tom has been educating personal trainers nationally and internationally since 1989. Trainers entering the field in the past decade probably have not yet heard of Tom. In the past 15 years he has dramatically reduced his travel commitments to focus on a few long-term projects …as well as life. Nevertheless his monthly classes at RTS® (the Resistance Training Specialist® program) are regularly sold out, every seat occupied by only the most committed and forward-thinking trainers, therapists, and specialists from around world. To get Tom's full bio - check here   On this episode Tom and I discuss: Tom's background We discuss Newells Theory of constraint-based learning I ask Tom how he became fascinated with exercise biomechanics I ask Tom about his educational resources and the curriculum of his courses This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Stro

This episodes guest is Jason Feairheller from Function & Strength. When Jason began his training career, he had an interest in developing athletic speed and power, and over the past decade, that interest has turned into a passion. In addition to training, he has lectured on strength and conditioning as an adjunct professor at Immaculata University. Jason has been sought out for his knowledge and application for speed and power development. Jason has also been featured on several podcasts talking about his concept of Multidirectional Power. He has also contributed articles on speed training, as well as taught the course, “Functional Speed Training for the Fitness Professional and Healthcare Provider.” On this episode Jason and I discuss: Jason's background Jason tells us about his background coaching street hockey Jason shares his insights into multi-directional power development I ask Jason how he structures training sessions at Strength & Function We discuss transfer of training Jason talk

This episodes guest is Greg Muller from "Lead the Pack". With over 20 years of experience of working in a wide range of sporting environments with athletes, teams and organisations Greg Muller is a premier human performance and leadership training coach. Having worked and trained in many countries including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, USA, Japan, United Kingdom and Ireland Greg has had success with athletes and sports teams including rugby, softball, racquet sports, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming, hockey, elite force soldiers, business executives and sporting/business organisations. Highly trained and qualified in numerous fields related to human performance Greg has trained extensively through the CHEK Institute in the USA and also holds a Masters Degree in Leadership, Innovation and Change from York St John’s University in the UK. As a former Senior Instructor of the Joint Services Physical Education and Recreational School (NZ) Greg was directly responsible for the training and recruitment o

This episodes guest is Dave O'Sullivan from"Go To Physio". Dave O’Sullivan is a consultant rugby physiotherapist for England Rugby Union who has worked at the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup in Japan and the 2020 Six Nations. He was also the England Rugby League Physiotherapist for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. Dave has the unique honour to being involved in a World Cup Final in Rugby League and Rugby Union. Dave also is the clinical director of ProSport Physiotherapy in Huddersfield where he has a 5 treatment room private practice with 12 staf . Dave is also currently working with Huddersfield Giants, Warrington Wolves and Hull F.C and mentoring their Head Physiotherapists along side working with Professional Golfers and other top sporting professionals. Dave set up The ProSport Academy ‘Go-To’ Therapist Mentorship in 2015 to give therapists an opportunity to learn how to treat the cause and not just the patient’s symptoms. Dave teaches his exact assessment, treatment and return to play rehab

This episodes guest is Joel Smith from Just Fly Performance. Joel Smith, MS, CSCS is a NCAA Division I Strength Coach working in the PAC12 conference.  He has been a track and field jumper and javelin thrower, track coach, strength coach, personal trainer, researcher, writer and lecturer in his 8 years in the professional field.  His degrees in exercise science have been earned from Cedarville University in 2006 (BA) and Wisconsin LaCrosse (MS) in 2008.  Prior to California, Joel was a track coach, strength coach and lecturer at Wilmington College of Ohio.  During Joel’s coaching tenure at Wilmington, he guided 8 athletes to NCAA All-American performances including a national champion in the women’s 55m dash.  In 2011, Joel started Just Fly Sports with Jake Clark in an effort to bring relevant training information to the everyday coach and athlete.  Aside from the NSCA, Joel is certified through USA Track and Field and his hope is to bridge the gap between understandable theory and current coaching practices

This episodes guest is Ryan Harrison from Slow the game down. Ryan Harrison, has a degree in Exercise Physiology from University of California at Davis. Ryan has worked with Dr. Harrison on improving athlete’s visual performance on the field since 1999.   Through the years he has worked hundreds of baseball stars including position players,; Carlos Beltran, Mike Sweeney, Sean Casey, Jose Guillen, Jonny Gomes, Adam Dunn, Angel Pagan, Giancarlo Stanton and Hunter Pence in the 2000’s, and  Rajai Davis, Hunter Pence, Joe Panik, Matt Duffy, Conor Gillaspie, Ryan Goins, Kevin Pillar and Trevor Brown in recent years. He currently working 2012, 2010 and 2014 World Champions San Francisco Giants.  He previously has worked with the Toronto Blue Jays 2011-2015 and Philadelphia Phillies 2009-2012 as well as 9 other Professional Baseball Organizations over the last 14 years.   Collegiately he has worked with the 2016 NCAA Champions Coastal Carolina, the 2012 NCAA Champions Arizona Wildcats,  the 2013 NCAA Champions UCL

This episodes guest sees the return of Greg Potter. Greg was previously on episode 210. Greg has a PhD in nutrition, circadian rhythms, sleep, and metabolism, and he is cofounder and Chief Science Officer of Resilient Nutrition, whose products we discuss in the show. He also works as a health and performance consultant and is a regular speaker at international health summits. Highlights of Greg’s career include working with the US Naval Special Warfare, coaching a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships, helping two men break the World Record while rowing the Atlantic, and having his research featured in dozens of international news outlets, including the BBC.​ Greg also likes science, mountains, diving, sunshine, techno, and fish pie! On this episode Greg and I discuss: Greg's work with Resilient Nutrition Why Greg got involved in the supplement production industry The nutritional products that Resilient produce and offer The ergogenic benefits of Ashwagandha Stress and anxiet

This episode guest is Nick Winkelman. Nick is head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union.  Nick was formerly the director of education for EXOS, and oversaw the speed and assessment component of their combine development program.  Nick is an internationally recognized speaker, and has his Ph.D with a focus on motor learning and sprinting.  Nick also has an anticipated upcoming book called “The Language of Coaching” where he goes in detail on his learnings and methods on the impact that communication has on an athlete’s ability to learn and perform movements. On this episode we discuss: How Nick is getting through Co-vid We talk about the genesis of his book "The language of Coaching" I ask Nick how did get a passion to study motor learning and skill acquisition We discuss internal vs external cues and when to use either The layout of his book   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: We