Athletic Performance Podcast
Episodes
From Rehab to Performance: Fixing the Biggest Gap in Training w/ Alex Effer Ep 56
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with performance consultant Alex Effer to break down the missing link between rehabilitation and perform...
Built to Last: Confidence, Creativity, and Durability in Athletic Development w/ Erica Mulholland Ep 55
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What separates athletes who last from those who burn out? In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with strength coach and former D1 soccer stan...
Dunks on Demand: The Physics of Flight w/ Dr. Sam Liu
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Dr. Sam Liu, biomechanist, researcher, and movement specialist with the Miami Marlins organization,...
Fabian Salazar’s Speed Hack: Ditch Overtraining for Explosive Gains - Ep 53
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, host Ryan Patrick dives deep with Fabian Salazar, a veteran trainer with 15 years in the game, co...
Your Youth Athlete is NOT Elite w/ Jeremy Frisch Ep 52
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every parent wants their kid to succeed, but the hard truth is this: there are no elite 10-year-olds. In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Frisch, ...
Inside Cal Poly's Weight Room: Leadership & Legacy with Sara MacKenzie Ep 51
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Sara MacKenzie, Director of Strength & Conditioning at Cal ...
Feet, Ankles, and the Rhythm of Speed with Ryan Hopkins Ep 50
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feet, Ankles, and the Rhythm of Speed with Ryan Hopkins | Athletic Performance Podcast Ep. 50What if the real key to speed has nothing to do with the ...
From Lab to Podium: Turning Sports Tech Into Game-Day Results w/ Yassir Kahook Ep 49
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Yassir Kahook, Sports Science Coordinator and Strength Coach at Cressey Sports Performance Florida....
From Research to Real World: Testing & Training Athletes for Elite Performance w/ Paul Comfort Ep 48
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Professor Paul Comfort—author, researcher, an...
Lateral Speed Secrets: Elite Goalkeeping Athleticism w/ Chris Coll Ep 47
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most goalkeeper training focuses on tactics and technique — but what about the physical side?Coach Chris Coll has carved out a unique niche in the s...
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Coaching, Conflict, and Compassion Ep 46 w/ Lucy Hendricks
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(n this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Lucy Hendricks — gym owner, coach, and former biomechanics ed...
Speed: Lessons from a Legend Ep 45 f/ Henk Kraaijenhof
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please remember to rate and review with 5 ⭐️ only! In this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, Ryan sits down with legendary coach Henk K...
Hypertrophy for Athletes - Build Mass Without Wasting Time Ep 44 Ryan L'Ecuyer
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the least you can do to maintain or even build muscle? How do you balance movement quality with output for athletes? And is there such a thin...
One Coach. 300 Athletes. Zero Excuses. with COLE HERGOTT - Ep. 43
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Cole Hergott Built a System, Not a StaffWhen Cole Hergott took over as the Head Strength Coach at Trinity Western University, he was just 25 years...
Episode 042 - The Psychology of Performance: Real Talk w/ Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon joins the podcast to flip the script on “mental toughness” and reframe what true resilience looks like—e...
Episode 041 - Blair Lloyd On Injury, Identity, and Leading with Purpose in S&C
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, I sit down with Blair Lloyd — a dynamic strength and conditioning coach, educator, and mentor c...
Episode 040 - Training for Transfer: How to Build Durable, High-Output Baseball Athletes with Bill Miller
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What separates athletes who peak at 17… from the ones who keep climbing through college and beyond?In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podca...
Episode 039 - Sarah Martin on Rethinking Pain, Movement & Performance
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Martin — a neurobiologist-turned-physical therapist who went from publi...
Episode 038 - Ryan Banta on Building Fast & Robust Athletes Without Breaking Them
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build fast, powerful athletes without burning them out?In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Banta—coach, educator, and author of The Spr...
Episode 037 - Microdosing Training, Sport Science, and MLB Recovery Secrets with Stephanie Grubbs
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Stephanie Grubbs, Major League Strength Coach for the Houston A...
Episode 036 - Katie St. Clair on Pelvic Floor Power & Athleticism (At Any Age)
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I down with movement expert Katie St. Clair to unpack the principles behind smart training that bridges rehab and performance. We div...
Episode 035 - Unlocking 3D Movement: Developing Adaptable Athletes in a Movement Deficient World with Nate Schafer
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Schafer, founder of 3D Athletics, to explore a smarter, more holistic approach to movement training. Rooted in...
Episode 034: Breaking The Mold on Sprint Training with Matt Hank
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Matt Hank challenges conventional speed training methods and shares his unfilter...
Episode 033 - Dan Brandi on Training Smarter, Not Harder: Speed, Strength & Change of Direction
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Dan Brandi to talk all things speed, strength, and agility. 🔥Topics Covered:✅ The biggest...
Episode 032: Sprint Faster with Science – Lance Brooks on Speed Training, Force Application & Sprint Mechanics
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lance Brooks, a PhD in applied physiology and biomechanics, to break down the real science behind sprinting faste...
Episode 031 - David Grey on Rehab That Actually Works: Fixing Chronic Injuries & Build Resilient Athletes
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Why Most Rehab Fails—And How to Fix It with David Grey"Most rehab programs fail—not because athletes don’t work hard, but because t...
Episode 030 - Mike Kozak on Rethinking Sprint Mechanics & Acceleration
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with speed training expert Mike Kozak to break down sprint mechanics, acceleration, and the misconceptio...
Episode 029 - Tony Holler on Mastering Speed, Power, and Recovery with the 'Feed the Cats' System
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, I s it down with Tony Holler, creator of the renowned "Feed the Cats" system and one of...
Episode 028 - Tyler Ray on Optimal Technique for Maximizing Your Vertical Jump
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could unlock hidden inches in your vertical jump—without months of training? That’s exactly what Tyler Ray, aka “The Jump Guy,” do...
027 - Zac Cupples on Demystifying the Gap between Assessments and High Speed Actions
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Ryan Patrick is back with a new episode, joined by biomechanics and movement expert Zac Cupples. Together, they explore how coaches can bridge t...
026 - Alan Murdoch on Building Back Better: Enhancing Speed During Rehab
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Alan Murdoch, a Speed & Agility Expert and the founder of Elevate Speed & Rehab. Alan is also the crea...
025 - Dean Guedo on High Flux Nutrition, Mental Preparation for Competition, and How Much Strength for Sport is Necessary
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast with Dean Guedo covers a range of topics including: ✅ Performance Anxiety & Mental Prep for Competition✅ His High Flux Nu...
024 - Kris Freeman on Cold Exposure, ATG, High Performance Coach and Holistic Strength & Recovery
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Freeman is a staff coach at Barbell Logic Online Coaching or BLOC and personal trainer in Versailles, Kentucky. But I know Kris from my early day...
023 - Jim Laird with Lessons from a Lifetime S&C Coach
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Laird is a strength and conditioning coach at Stillman Wellness, but he’s also one of my early mentors in the strength game. Today’s podcast i...
022 - Dr. Shaun Astorga on Making Sense of Movement Models
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shaun Astorga is a board-certified physical therapist who has overcome his own chronic pain and injury from a brain and neck injury after being wr...
021 - Rich Thaw on Speed & Stamina in Hockey Athletes
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Rich Thaw to the Athletic Performance Podcast. He is the owner of Empower Fitness and Sports Training in Montreal, Quebec. Rich has an impress...
020 - JP Guerrero on Movement Efficiency in Baseball Athletes
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JP Guerrero is a performance coach at The Strength House in Harvard, MA.Here's a quick overview of our show:✅ His journey from injured athlete ...
019 - Greg Chaplin on What’s Important in the journey from pain to performance
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Greg Chaplin, DPT helps active adults with alignment, posture, and movement related problems. Here's a quick overview of our show:✅ His jou...
018 - Jason Feairheller on Developing Multidirectional Game Speed in Athletes
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Feairheller is the Co-Owner and Strength Coach at Function andStrength in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. When Jason began his trainingcareer, he had ...
017 - ICYMI - Highlights Reel Since Episode 1
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This a a recap of our first 16 episodes. Listen for the best content from our amazing guests.You'll hear from:Mike Robertson, IFAST Basketball, @...
016 - Thomson Remo on Iso-inertial Training on the Exer-Fly
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomson Remo is the Central Territory Manager at Exer-fly and a Lead Educator for both Wattbike and Woodway USA and a competitive powerlifter boasting...
015 - Ryan Connor on Speed Development in Youth Athletes
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Ryan Connor has been a professional sports performance coach with a focus in helping athletes with speed training since 2015.As an athlete, his ...
014 - Drake Berberet on Using Dual Force Plate Systems to Profile & Monitor Athletes
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drake brings over ten years of experience working with athletes from youth to professional levels. He has worked with business executives and athletes...
013 - Spencer Medick on Developing Baseball Talent
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Medick is a part of the New York Yankees Player Development Staff. He has a background as a D1 baseball athlete as well as some tenure in the ...
012 - James Fryer on Movement Models, Soft Tissue Tools & Recovery for Athletes
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Fryer is a Neuromuscular Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, and movement specialist with a background in Strength and Conditioning. Here&a...
011 - Mickey Brueckner on Movement Literacy & Longevity in the Development of High Level Throwers
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mickey Brueckner is the CEO of The ANNEX Sports Performance Center in Chatham, MJ and has been a key player in developing top amateur talent and profe...
Episode 010 - Lee Taft
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Taft is an industry titan when it comes to speed training for athletes. He's world renowned for his expertise in speed training and works as ...
Episode 009 - Kevin Kirsch
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kirsch is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the co-owner of The Athlete's Edge in Cherry Hill, NJHere's a quick overview of our show:✅...
Episode 008 - Mike Lawless
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lawless is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Owner of Lawless Athlete Performance. Here's a quick overview of our show:✅ Ascending leve...
Episode 007 - Kyle Dobbs
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Dobbs is the founder of Compound Performance and the creator of the Compound Performance App. He has worked in various roles in the fitness indus...
Episode 006 - Sam Miller
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Miller is the man behind the Proteus Motion.Here's a quick overview of our show:✅ The inception and creation of the Proteus Motion✅ Using...
Episode 005 - Mike Robertson
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Robertson is the owner of Indianapolis Fitness & Sports Training and Robertson Training Systems. Here's a quick overview of our show:✅...
Episode 004 - James Cerbie
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Cerbie helps men build a body, business, and marriage that function at the highest level. On this episode we discuss:✅ Tradeoffs for anyone w...
Episode 003 - Keiran Halton
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keiran is a personal trainer and the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of Brunswick High School in Greenwich, CT.On this episode we discuss:✅ Cre...
Episode 002 - Dr. Michelle Boland
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michelle Boland is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction (CSCS*D) and owner of both Reframe Performance Inc. and Michelle B...
Episode 001 - Kyle Waugh
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Waugh is the owner of Waugh Fit. He helps people train who may have been unable to due to chronic pain. If you want to move better, feel better, ...