ATHLETE/FACTORS

Podcast Episode #49: Andy Rohrbacher and Turning Weaknesses (like a broken neck) into Strengths
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Andy Rohrbacher. Andy is an extremely competitive, nationally ranked, amateur...

Podcast Episode #48: Dr. Jeremy Loenneke and Blood Flow Restriction Training
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jeremy Loenneke. Dr. Loenneke, an expert in the field of Blood Flow Restriction research, explains the...

Podcast Episode # 47: Monte Sparkman and an Evolving Philosophy of Youth Athletic Development
In this episode, I visit with Coach Monte Sparkman, M.Ed, CSCS, USAW, USATF. Coach Sparkman is the Director of Athletic Performance at ...

Podcast Episode #46: David Accardo on Youth Athletic Development and Lifting Heavy Stones
In this episode, I talk with High School Strength and Conditioning Coach, David Accardo. David is the Head Strength and Conditioning...

Podcast Episode #45: Matt Feldhake on Ultra Running and The Steep Life Challenge
In this episode, I talk with an old friend, Matt Feldhake. Matt was a 4 year Student Athlete (Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track)...

Podcast Episode # 44: Joe Niemiec and Qualifying for the US Olympic Trials Marathon
In this episode, I talk with a Joe Niemiec, who just recently hit the qualifying standard for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon. We...

Podcast Episode #43: Hannah Dimmick on RED-S and Wearable Technology in Sport and Fitness
In this episode, I talk with Hannah Dimmick. The primary topic of the conversation was centered around RED-S, or Relative Energy...

Podcast Episode #42: Matt Ison and the Use of Cannabis in Sports and Exercise
In this episode, Matt Ison joins me to discuss some of the "pro's" and "con's" of marijuana use as it relates to performance and recovery...

Podcast Episode #41: Lovell Thomas and Dietary Experimentation
In this episode, I talk with my long time friend, Lovell Thomas. Lovell is a personal trainer in Waco, Texas. In addition to his...

Podcast Episode 40: Chapter 1 of The Self Reliant Diet
In this episode I deliver an update on training and prep for the Big Climb Dallas. I also read the first chapter of my new book, The...

Podcast Episode #39: Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2020 and My Holiday Training
In this episode, I discuss some problems with most fitness-related "new years resolutions" as well as how to set yourself up for success....

Podcast Episode #38: Big Climb Dallas
In this episode, I talk about my training and preparation for the upcoming Big Climb Dallas. Please support the Leukemia and Lymphoma...

Podcast Episode #37: Jessica Teal and Professional Middle Distance Running
In this episode, I catch up with my cousin, Jessica Teal. Jessica is professional runner for Saucony Freedom Track Club, in Boston, MA. ...

Podcast Episode #36: Dr. Justin Herbert and Endurance Running, Leadership, and Coaching
In this episode, I talk with an old running buddy, Dr. Justin Herbert. "Herb" and I grew up not too far from each other, and ended up on...

Podcast Episode #35: Calories vs. Hormones
I n this episode, I discuss the Calories vs. Hormones dichotomy. Calories serve as the best measurement tool for how much energy food ...

Podcast Episode #34: Athlete Factors Thanksgiving Special
In this episode, Ambrose Coleman joins me to answer some submitted questions from youth athletes, adult athletes, and other coaches. ...

Podcast Episode # 33: Dr. Bill Kelley, DPT, ATC, CSCS, and Coming Back from Severe injury
In this episode I talk with Dr. Bill Kelley, DPT, ATC, CSCS, about his injury experience and how to come back after a "career-ending"...

Podcast Episode #32: Joel Smith and Paradigm Shifts in Coaching and Athletic Performance Training
In this episode, I catch up with an old team-mate and class-mate from college, Joel Smith. Joel is an NCAA Division I Strength Coach...

Podcast Episode #31: Angela Lewis on the Collegiate Recruiting Process and playing Pro Basketball
In this episode, I talk with my new friend, Angela Lewis, a former NCAA Division 1 and professional Basketball player, and Championship...















