Evolving Performance

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Kevin Neeld

8 episodes

2 weeks ago

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, Kevin is joined by Mike Robertson, President of Robertson Training Systems and co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST), recognized as one of the top ten gyms in America by Men's Health. They delve into the foundational principles of program design, individualizing training, and navigating the complexities of an athlete's career. Mike introduces his "7 Rs" framework for building effective training programs, emphasizing t...

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Episodes (8/8)

Evolving Performance

Episode 7: Building Complete Training Programs (with Mike Robertson)

2 weeks ago

56 minutes

Evolving Performance

Episode 6: Mastering Metabolic Health for Athletes (with Jim LaValle)

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, Kevin is joined by clinical pharmacist, author, and metabolic health expert Jim LaValle to dive deep into the interconnected systems that underpin human health and performance. Jim introduces his “Five Triads” framework—an integrative approach that helps identify root causes of fatigue, poor recovery, gut dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances. They explore how stress, inflammation, and training load affect everything from decision-making and...

1 month ago

53 minutes

Evolving Performance

Episode 5: Key Behaviors of Successful Athletes (with Brijesh Patel)

In this episode, Brijesh Patel discusses the critical role that leadership, character, and daily habits play in athlete development and long-term success, including: What coaches are really evaluating during recruiting and playing time decisionsCommon behavioral red flags that predict performance and developmental issuesHow to develop athletes who can handle adversity and lead themselves and othersPractical strategies for improving mindset, communication, and resilienceWhat athletes wish they...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Evolving Performance

Episode 4: Respiratory Training to Improve Performance & Recovery (with Andrew Hauser)

In this episode, Andrew Hauser discusses the significant impact respiratory training can have on both performance and recovery, including: The science of breathing and how the relationship between carbon dioxide and oxygen can impact performance Specific breathing strategies to immediately impact short-term performanceLonger-term adaptations to respiratory trainingProgramming recommendations on how different breathing methods align with more traditional training practicesWhere athletes s...

4 months ago

43 minutes

Evolving Performance

Episode 3: Maximizing Muscle Growth (with Pat Davidson)

In this episode, renowned hypertrophy expert Pat Davidson does a deep dive on building muscle, including: The required stimulus for hypertrophy – what is required for your body to put on muscleKey training considerations to maximize muscular developmentHow the longstanding assumption that a specific hormonal response to training was required for building muscle may be misguidedSpecial considerations for athletes that want to put on muscleWhat “hard gainers” – people that really struggle to pu...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Evolving Performance

Episode 2: Goalie-Specific Training for Hockey (with Maria Mountain)

In this episode, Maria Mountain, who specializes in goalie-specific training for hockey, shares her insights on: What makes the goalie position unique from forwards and defensemen and the implications this has for off-ice trainingWhy certain methods lead to goalies “over pushing” and getting out of position, and specific strategies to fix the issueThe role of strength training for goalies, and important information for goalies who don’t want to get too “bulky”Differences in the conditioning d...

5 months ago

39 minutes

Evolving Performance

Episode 1: Speed Training for Hockey (with Vicki Bendus)

In this episode, Vicki Bendus shares incredible insights into speed training for hockey, including: Key findings from her research on identifying the most impactful physical factors and related off-ice tests for on-ice speedSpeed profiling strategies to identify where a player ranks relative to their peers and what qualities they need to improve to maximize their speedSpecific training strategies players can use to improve their speedThe difference between acceleration and max velocity, how e...

6 months ago

46 minutes

Evolving Performance

Episode 0: Welcome to the Evolving Performance Podcast

Welcome to episode 0 of the Evolving Performance Podcast!As a quick introduction, my name is Kevin Neeld, and I’m currently the Director of Performance for the Boston Bruins. Prior to working in pro hockey, I spent time with USA Hockey’s women’s national team, and as a director at a private sports training facility working with athletes across a wide range of levels and sports. In 2020, I got my PhD in Human and Sport Performance and continue to stay actively engaged in research through servi...

6 months ago

3 minutes