Just Fly Performance Podcast

319: Cal Dietz, Dan Fichter and Chris Korfist: A Roundtable Discussion on Advanced Speed and Power Training Methods

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode welcomes back coaches Cal Dietz, Dan Fichter and Chris Korfist in a truly epic multi-guest podcast.  The amount of coaching and lea...

318: Pat Davidson on Aerial and Terrestrial Factors in Athletic Performance Training

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Pat Davidson, Ph.D..  Pat is an independent trainer and educator in NYC.  Pat is the creator of the “Rethinking the Big...

317: Jeff Howser on Speed Training Wisdom From the Dark Side of the Moon

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features track and sport performance coach, Jeff Howser.  Jeff has been coaching track and field since 1971, and was himself a 6x A...

316: Simon Capon on Present-Moment Awareness and Flow-State Cultivation

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features sports psychologist, Simon Capon.  Simon is a hypnotherapist, Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner, as w...

315: Rick Franzblau on Sprint and Strength Training Optimization Based on Athlete Structural Type

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode brings back Rick Franzblau, assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance at Clemson University.  In his two decades in athletic perf...

314: Alex Effer on “Jacked Shoulders” in Sprinting, Athletic Squatting Mechanics, and Rotational Dynamics of Locomotion

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode brings back Alex Effer.  Alex is the owner of Resilient Training, and has extensive experience in strength & conditioning, exercise...

313: Joel Smith Q&A on Exercise Selection, Sport Speed Concepts, and Jump Training Setups

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features a question and answer session with Joel Smith. On the show today, I answer questions related to “are there any bad exerci...

312: Rob Gray on Higher Athletic Ceilings with Differential Learning and Optimized Variability Training

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode welcomes back to the show, Rob Gray, professor at Arizona State University and host of the Perception & Action Podcast.  Rob Gray h...

311: Kyle Dobbs on “Macro-to-Micro” Thinking in Strength, Speed and Corrective Exercise

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Kyle Dobbs.  Kyle is the owner and founder of Compound Performance which offers online training, facility consulting and a...

310: Andrew Sheaff on A Fusion of Track and Swimming Concepts in Athletic Speed Development

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features swim coach Andrew Sheaff.  Andrew is an assistant swimming coach at the University of Virginia, winners of the last two NC...

309: Rob Assise on Plyometric Complexes, “Crescendo Sets” and Variability in Speed and Power Training

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Rob Assise.  Rob has 19 years of experience teaching mathematics and coaching track and field at Homewood-Flossmoor High S...

308: Will Ratelle on Explosive Training Specificity, Olympic Lift Debates, and Avoiding Redundant Exercises

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Will Ratelle.  Will is a strength coach, at the University of North Dakota, working with football, basketball, volleyball ...

307: Dan John on High-Velocity Learning, Games for Explosive Athletes, and Training Synergy

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features strength coach, track coach and writer, Dan John.  Dan is a legendary contributor to the world of human performance, havin...

306: Rolf Ohman on The Elastic Strength Index and Specificity of Power Development in Athletics

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features coach and inventor, Rolf Ohman.  Rolf was born in Sweden but grew up in Brisbane, Australia. He has worked for over 40 yea...

305: Tim Anderson on Rolling Techniques to Move Better, Improve Gait, and “Connect the X” of the Body

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Tim Anderson.  Tim is the co-owner of the Original Strength Institute, and has been a personal trainer for over 20 years. ...

Rafe Kelley and Charles St. John on “Supercharging” Games and Building Dynamic Learning Models

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Rafe Kelly and Charles St. John.  Rafe is the owner of Evolve Move Play, and has studied and taught a multitude of movemen...

303: Rocky Snyder on Optimizing Foot and Glute Function with a Joint-Based Approach to Training

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show features biomechanist, coach and author, Rocky Snyder.  Rocky is the owner of “Rocky’s Fitness” in Santa Cruz, California.  Roc...

302: Jeremy Frisch, Austin Jochum and Jake Tuura on Engineering “Athlete-Centered” Training and Problem Solving Athletic Development

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show features a roundtable discussion featuring Jeremy Frisch, Austin Jochum and Jake Tuura.  Jeremy is the owner of Achieve Performance Tr...

301: Randy Huntington Answers Listener Questions on Speed and Power Development

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes back track coach Randy Huntington, a track coach who has spent his recent years as the national track and field coach for the ...

300: Bobby Whyte on Game-Specific Acceleration, Motor Learning and Confidence Building in Basketball Performance Training

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes back Bobby Whyte.  Bobby is an athletic performance and basketball skill enhancement trainer operating out of northern New Je...

299: Tony Villani on NFL Combine Speed, Game Speed, and Focusing Where it Counts

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes Tony Villlani, sports performance coach and owner of XPE sports in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  Tony has coached over twenty #1 ...

Dr. Mark Wetzel on Neurological Strength, Emotional States, and Isometric Mastery

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes back chiropractor and neurology expert, Dr. Mark Wetzel.  Mark has been on this show numerous times talking about the effecti...

Kurt Hester on The Power of Training and Connecting with Athletes on the Human Level

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with performance coach, Kurt Hester.  Kurt is currently the Head of Football Preparation at the University of Tulane, and was previ...

Dan Cleather on The Truth on “Force Absorption”, Deceleration and Triple-Extension in Sports Training

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with coach and educator, Dan Cleather.  Dan is a reader in strength and conditioning and the programme director of the MSc in stren...

Boo Schexnayder on The Intelligent Simplification of Speed, Power and Skill in the Training Process

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Boo Schexnayder.  Boo is a current strength coach and former jumps coach at Louisiana State University, and is regarded inter...

Nick Winkelman on Dynamics of a Meaningful Learning Process in Athletic Development

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Nick Winkelman.  Nick is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Prior to working for I...

293: Rob Gray on The Superiority of Constraints and Variability over Drills and “Perfect Form” in Athletic Performance

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Rob Gray, professor at Arizona State University and Host of the Perception & Action Podcast.  Rob Gray is a professor at Arizo...

Daniel Bove on Lifting Heavy on Game Days and the Essentials of the Quadrant System

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with performance director Daniel Bove.  After spending several seasons with the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns, Daniel is now the D...

Brady Volmering on Breaking Barriers by Training the Human First

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with coach Brady Volmering.  Brady is the owner of DAC Performance and Health. After starting out in the world of baseball skill tr...

Adarian Barr on Rotational Forces, Torque and Speed-Multipliers in Athletic Movement

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with coach and inventor Adarian Barr.  Adarian has spent decades coaching in the college and private sector, and currently consults...

Angus Bradley on Squatting, Delayed Knee Extension and Foot Dynamics in Athletic Movement

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Angus Bradley.  Angus is a strength coach and podcast host from Sydney, Australia.  He coaches out of Sydney CBD, co-hosts th...

Joel Smith Q&A on Reflexive Dynamics of Athleticism and Surfing the Force-Velocity Curve

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is a Q&A with Joel Smith.  It’s a lot of fun to see the questions you all have, and putting together a list of answers. Some majo...

Helen Hall on Heel Striking and Leveraging Hills for Foot Function in Running Performance

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes back running coach and biomechanist, Helen Hall.  Helen is the author of “Even With Your Shoes On”.  She is an endurance...

JB Morin on Horizontal Sprint Forces in Running Velocity and Injury Risk Reduction

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes back JB Morin.  JB Morin is currently full professor and head of sports science and the physical education department at the ...

Randy Huntington on Training Cycles, Water Work, and a “Recovery First” Mindset in Speed and Power Training

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes back Randy Huntington for a “part 2” of the recent episode #282 , speaking on the success of Chinese sprinter, Su Bingtian...

Dr. Edythe Heus on The Dynamics of Fascial and Balance Training

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for today’s show is Dr. Edythe Heus.  Dr. Heus is a nationally known chiropractor utilizing kinesiology with 22 years of experience.  Sh...

Erik Huddleston on Exercise Selection and Periodization Based on Expansion-Compression Continuum

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for today’s show is Erik Huddleston.  Erik was recently on the podcast, on episode 269, speaking about important elements of squat techni...

Randy Huntington on Special Strength, Reactivity, and Building a 4.07s 40-Yard Dash

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for today’s show is Randy Huntington.  Randy is a track and field coach, who has spent his recent years as the national track and field c...

Logan Christopher on Critical Mental Training Concepts and Athlete Learning Styles

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for today’s show is Logan Christopher.  Logan is a strongman, author, owner of Legendary Strength and CEO of Lost Empire Herbs.  Logan p...

Austin Jochum on Flowing From “Chaos to Order” and The Process of Multi-Dimensional Athletic Development

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for today’s show is Austin Jochum.  Austin is the owner of Jochum Strength where he works with athletes and “washed up movers” to bec...

Katie St. Clair on “Inside-Out”, Biomechanical Approach for Improved Squatting, Running and Overall Athleticism

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for today’s show is Katie St. Clair.  Katie is a strength and conditioning coach out of Charleston, SC who has been training general popu...

Dr. Chris Gaviglio on Building Strength and Maximizing Recovery with Blood Flow Restriction Training

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show features Dr. Chris Gaviglio.  Chris is a current senior strength and conditioning coach for the Queensland Academy of Sport, working w...

Frank Forencich on Respecting our “Primal Roots” in the Process of Training, Movement and Life

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show features Frank Forencich.  Frank is an internationally recognized leader in health and performance education. He has over thirty years...

276: Michael Zweifel on Mirroring and Reinforcing Elite Athleticism in the Warm-Up Process

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes back coach Michael Zweifel.  Michael is the owner and head of sports performance for “Building Better Athletes” performa...

Kibwé Johnson on “The Tao of the Hammer”: Awareness, Reflexiveness, and Individuality in Sport Technique

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Kibwé Johnson.  Kibwé is the director of track and field at SPIRE Academy, in Geneva, Ohio, and the founder of FORTIUS perfo...

Alex Effer on “Stance-Driven” Performance Training, Crawling Mechanics, and Sensory Movement Principles

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Alex Effer, owner of Resilient Training and Rehabilitation.  Alex has treated and trained a variety of clients, from professio...

Lance Walker on Optimizing the Hips and Spine for Athletic Speed and Resiliency

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Lance Walker.  Lance is the Global Director of Performance at the Michael Johnson Performance Center where he designs and impl...

Christian Thibaudeau on Power Training Complexes and Athletic Skill Development

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Christian Thibaudeau.  Christian has been a strength coach for nearly 2 decades, working with athletes from nearly 30 sports. ...

Gavin MacMillan on Redefining Balance, Motor Control, and Force Production in Athletic Performance Training

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Gavin MacMillan, sports performance coach and founder of Sport Science Lab. Growing up in Toronto Canada, he participated in 7 ...

270: James Baker on Strength, Plyometrics, and Movement Variety in the Process of Long-Term Athletic Development

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with athletic performance coach and long-term athletic development expert, James Baker.  James is one of the co-founders of the LTA...

Erik Huddleston on Foot Concepts, Stance Mechanics, and Maximizing Squat Variations for Athletic Power

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with athletic performance coach, Erik Huddleston.  Erik is currently the Director of Performance at Indianapolis Fitness & Sports T...

Ben Askren on Creativity in Sport and Developing an Elite Competitor’s Mindset

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Ben Askren, former mixed martial artist and wrestler, who is now a wrestling coach (amongst his other ventures).  Ben is one o...

Joel Smith Q&A on Integrated Sprint Training, Elasticity, Biomechanics, and Coaching Frameworks

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is a Q&A with Joel Smith.  We are back again for a series of your questions and my best answers.  Today’s show is by theme “The S...

Jake Tuura on Jump Training, Knee Rehab Protocols, and Games + Community as Ultimate Power Potentiators

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Jake Tuura.  Jake currently works at Velocity Training Center as a strength and conditioning coach. Prior to Velocity, Jake wa...

Angus Ross on Spinal Engine Dynamics and Asymmetrical Training in Sprinting and Athletic Development

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Angus Ross.  Angus is a senior strength and conditioning specialist with High Performance Sport New Zealand, with a particular...

Conor Harris on Gait-Based Split Squats and Advanced Lifting Mechanics in Athletic Development

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Conor Harris.  Conor is a strength & conditioning coach specializing in biomechanics and movement quality. He is the founder o...

Daniel Back on Advancing Methods in Jump and Sprint Training for Athletes

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with athletic performance coach, Dan Back.  Dan Back is the founder of “Jump Science” and is also a coach at Xceleration sports...

Graeme Morris on A Practical Approach to Game Speed, Oscillatory Isometrics, and Explosive Strength Training Methods in Athletic Performance

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with strength coach, Graeme Morris.  Graeme is a performance coach that consults for a variety of team sport and combat athletes in...

Gary Ward on Spiraling Foot Mechanics for Optimized Gait, Achilles Tendonitis Prevention, and Improved Athleticism

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with biomechanist Gary Ward.  Gary is the author of “What the Foot” and founder of “Anatomy in Motion” (as well as the “W...

Scott Robinson on The Power of Intention, Reward-Systems, and Celebration as a Neurological Driver in Athletics

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Scott Robinson, neurology expert, consultant and personal trainer.  Scott is an Applied Movement Neurology Master practitioner...

Keir Wenham-Flatt and Nick DiMarco on Power Training Auto-Regulation, Need-Based Training “Buckets”, and Specific Conditioning Dynamics

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with sports performance coaches Nick DiMarco and Keir Wenham-Flatt.  Nick DiMarco is the director of sports performance at Elon Uni...

Jeremiah Flood on The Speed of Body and Mind in Athletic Development and Performance

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with sports performance coach, Jeremiah Flood.  Jeremiah is the owner of Flood Sports, a sports training company in Southern Califo...

Adarian Barr on “Collision Management” in Jumping, Landing, Throwing, and Sprinting

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with sport movement expert Adarian Barr.  Adarian has been a many-time guest on this podcast, and has been my primary mentor in the...

Sam Wuest on Fascial Dynamics, Martial Arts, and Posture in Elastic Athletic Performance

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with Sam Wuest.  Sam is the head coach and manager of Intention Athletic Club based out of South Florida.  A licensed acupuncturis...

Johan Lahti on Holistic Assessment and Programming for Hamstring Injury Prevention

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with athletic performance coach and hamstring injury research specialist, Johan Lahti.  Johan is an S&C coach (CSCS) at R5 Athletic...

James Wild on The Art and Science of Sprint Profiling and Specific Strength Thresholds

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is with James Wild.  James is a coach, an applied researcher and a performance consultant.  Currently, James leads the speed program ...

253: Joel Smith Q&A on Organic Speed Training, Olympic Weightlifting, Isometrics and More

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is a Q&A with Joel Smith, answering your questions on training and human performance.  It’s great to see what’s on everyone’s mi...

Andrew Cormier and Joel Reinhardt on Reducing Noise and Building a Speed-Based Training Culture in Team Sport Preparation

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show brings on coaches Andrew Cormier and Joel Reinhardt.  Andrew Cormier is a sports performance coach at the University of Massachusetts,...

Ryan Banta and Derek Hansen on The Value of Tempo Sprint Training for Speed Development and Team Sport Preparation

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show brings on Ryan Banta and Derek Hansen. Ryan Banta is a coach with more than 19 years of experience and the author of the Sprinter’...

Eamonn Flanagan on Plyometric Progressions, Jump Testing and Moving the Right Needle in Training

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show brings on Eamonn Flanagan.  Eamonn is the lead Strength & Conditioning Consultant with the Sport Ireland Institute where he manage...

249: Angus Bradley on Best Squatting Practices, True Posterior Chain Training, and Managing the “Soccer Ball in Your Ribs”

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show brings on Angus Bradley.  Angus is a strength coach and podcast host from Sydney, Australia.  He coaches out of Sydney CBD, and co-ho...

Jamie Smith on Beating “Over-Coaching” Through Natural Learning, Training Menus and Athlete Autonomy

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show brings on Jamie Smith, founder of the “U of Strength”.  Jamie Smith has coached a variety of athletes from the novice to elite ski...

Dave O’Sullivan on A Foot-Bridge Masterclass for Better Hip Extension Power, Stronger Feet and Reduced Knee Pain

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show brings on elite physiotherapist David O’Sullivan.  Dave has worked as sports physio with England Rugby Union in the 2019 Rugby World...

246: Rafe Kelley on The Art of Rhythm, Fluidity and Timing in Athletic Performance Training

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show brings back Rafe Kelley, owner of Evolve, Move, Play.  Rafe has experience with dozens of movement styles, playing many sports, includ...

245: Kyle Dobbs and David Grey on Mastering Rib Cage Dynamics for Powerful Running, Cutting, Mobility, and Total Human Performance

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show brings back guests Kyle Dobbs and David Grey for an epic meeting of two biomechanical minds.  I’ve learned a lot from both Kyle and ...

244: Cal Dietz on Advancing Contrast Training and 20m Dash Splits for Athletic Speed Optimization

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show features Cal Dietz.  Cal has been the Head Olympic Strength and Conditioning coach for numerous sports at the University of Minnesota ...

243: Jeremy Frisch and Calin Butterfield on Advancing Complexity in Plyometrics, Jump Training Concepts, and Athletic Lessons from Downhill Racing Sports

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show features Jeremy Frisch and Calin Butterfield.  Jeremy is the owner and director of Achieve Performance Training in Clinton, Mass, has ...

242: Bobby Stroupe on Evolved Foot and Upper Body Work, Single-Set Training Models, and the Holistic Value of a Sports Performance Professional

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show welcomes back coach Bobby Stroupe.  Bobby Stroupe is the Founder and President of Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) and ha...

241: Michael Camporini and Justin Moore on Learning to Yield in the Gym, Clarifying “Stiffness”, and Understanding Stretch-Shortening Dynamics in Athletic Movement

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests today are Justin Moore and Michael Camporini.  Justin is a master instructor and the professional development manager at Parabolic Perform...

240: Steven Kotler on Flow State Concepts, Motivation and Goal-Setting for Optimal Athletic Performance and Career Longevity

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Steven Kotler, best-selling author and renowned Flow-State expert.  Steven is the author of 9 best-selling books (3 of which are N...

239: Nicolai Morris on Reverse-Engineering Athletic Movement Through Gymnastic Progressions and Rough-Housing

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Nicolai Morris, strength and conditioning specialist with High Performance Sport, New Zealand.  Nicolai is the lead S&C with the N...

238: Alex Brooker and Mike Guadango on The Power of Belief, Placebo Effects in Training-Rehab and Becoming Your Own Coaching Superhero

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests today are Mike Guadango and Alex Brooker.  Mike and Alex (“Brooker”) met when Alex interned for Mike at DeFranco’s gym a decade ago,...

237: Patrick Coyne on Holistically Challenging Athletes, Evolved Speed Training, and the Art of Sports Performance “From the Heart”

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Patrick Coyne, coach and owner of Black Sheep Performance in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Pat started helping clients of all levels reach th...

236: Bobby Stroupe on The Rising Tide of Performance Transfer to Sport: Locomotion Complexes, Vortex Plyometrics, and Time-Space Constraints

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Bobby Stroupe, founder and president of Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC).  Bobby has directed human performance syste...

235: Rob Assise on New Ideas in Complex-Training Methods and Advanced Bounding Progressions

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Rob Assise, track coach at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.  Rob has 17 years of coaching experience, and has been a regular speake...

234: Dan John on The Art of Letting Go, Relaxation, and Conquering the “Monkey Brain” in Power Performance

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Dan John who is a strength coach, track coach, master’s track athlete, best-selling author, and all around sage of wisdom on all-...

233: Lee Taft on “High-Velocity” Games and Reactivity for Developing and Established Athletes

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is athletic movement specialist Lee Taft.  Lee is one of the most highly respected game speed development coaches in the world, and h...

232: Dan Fichter on Infinity Runs, Sensory-Motor Optimization and the “Neurology Driven” Warmup in Athletics |Sponsored by SimpliFaster

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Dan Fichter, owner and operator of WannaGetFast, a sports performance facility in Rochester, New York.  He is one of the leading e...

231: Dr. Mark Wetzel on “Energy-System Oscillation” for Explosive Performance, Recovery and Maximizing Isometric Transfer | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Dr. Mark Wetzel, chiropractor and neurology expert based out of Nashville, Tennessee.  Mark has been a guest on the show several t...

230: Steffan Jones on Isometrics, Variability and “2nd Generation” French Contrast Training Methods in Fast-Bowling and Athletic Skill Development | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is cricket fast-bowling coach and overall motor learning wizard, Steffan Jones.  Stefan is the last “dual pro” between rugby and ...

229: Adarian Barr on Decoding the Weight Room (and Olympic Lifts) for Athletic Performance Transfer | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Adarian Barr, athletic movement coach, inventor and performance consultant.  Adarian has been a mentor to me for almost 5 years, a...

228: Mike Kozak on Building Speed and Athletic Movement from the “Arches” Upwards | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is the owner of SOAR fitness in Columbus Ohio, Mike Kozak.  Mike previously appeared on podcast #184 and has written several articles...

227: Dr. Pat Davidson on Pressure-Based Principles for Elastic Power and Athleticism | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m happy to welcome Dr. Pat Davidson back to the podcast.  Pat is an independent trainer, consultant, author, and lecturer in New York City.  He ...

226: Brandon Byrd on Rotating Sprint Variations for Huge Speed and Performance PB’s | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast features speed and strength coach Brandon Byrd.  Brandon Byrd is the owner of Byrd’s Sports Performance in Orefield, Pennsylvania...

225: Kevin Foster and Grant Fowler on Updated Non-Linear Training Methods for High-Powered Athleticism | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast features Grant Fowler and Kevin Foster. Kevin Foster is a former NCAA DI javelin thrower training for the 2021 Olympic trials.  ...

224: Michelle Boland and Tim Richardt on A Modern Approach to Exercise Categorization and Transfer in S&C | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast features Dr. Michelle Boland and Dr. Tim Richardt, speaking on the topic of exercise categorization and classification, as well as t...

223: Charlie Reid on a Learner-Centered Approach to Performance and Dissolving the Term of “Corrective Exercise” | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast features personal trainer, massage therapist and musician, Charlie Reid. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area for 8 years of my l...

222: Ty Terrell on Practical Speed, Squat and Core Training Methods for High Athletic Transfer | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast welcomes coach Ty Terrell.  Ty is currently an NBA physical preparation coach and has a wealth of experience ranging from training ...

221: Christian Thibaudeau on Omni-Rep Training for Speed-Power Athletes | Sponsored By SimpliFaster

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast welcomes back coach Christian Thibaudeau to the podcast.  Christian has been a strength coach for nearly 2 decades, working with at...

220: Kyle Dobbs on Redeeming Internal Rotation in the Gym for Elastic Athletic Performance | Sponsored by SimpliFaster

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast features coach and consultant, Kyle Dobbs.  Kyle is the owner and founder of Compound Performance which offers online training, fac...