Heather Linden is a physical therapist and rehab lead at the UFC Performance Institute, where she helps build durable fighters and get them back in the Octagon smarter, faster, and safer. We get into the nuts and bolts of fight prep—what really matters from camp to fight week to the morning after—and how world-class rehab meets coaching, S&C, and nutrition under one roof. Long-form, unfiltered, stupid practical.
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Heather's Social:
Instagram - @heatherlinden
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Dr. Mike Stone & Coach Meg Stone are legends in strength & conditioning. Mike is a world-leading researcher/coach in weightlifting and sport science; Meg is a former Olympic/Commonwealth Games thrower who became one of the first women to lead a full collegiate S&C department. Together they’ve spent decades blending hard science with real coaching, from LSU and Arizona to their long run at ETSU—researching, coaching, and proving what actually works.
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Apex Cool Labs :
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
www.apexcoollabs.com
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Tom Blaney is a performance coach from Salve University, building fast, durable athletes in a tight-knit, high-accountability environment. We get into simple systems that punch above their weight—clear standards, clean programming, and numbers that actually drive decisions. Long-form, unfiltered, stupid practical.
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Apex Cool Labs :
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
www.apexcoollabs.com
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Peter Kenn is an Olympic-side strength & conditioning coach at SMU. Peter blends old-school intent with modern sport science across men’s & women’s soccer, men’s swim, and track jumpers/sprinters. Year 4 in, he’s built a collaborative, athlete-first room where standards are clear, the tier system gets real-world, and KPIs actually drive decisions (without worshipping them). Long-form, unfiltered, stupid practical.
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Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and customised workouts, track progress, communicate effortlessly, and analyse performance data-all in one place. Take advantage of our 30-day free trial and see how TeamBuildr can elevate your team's performance.
Head over to www.teambuildr.com and use code "PACHALKUP" for your 30-day free trial.
Apex Cool Labs :
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
www.apexcoollabs.com
Peter's Social:
Instagram - @peterkenn1
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Filippo Nason, a leading strength and conditioning coach for the senior team at Harlequins and most recently, England u20's. Discover Filippo's journey from playing rugby to shaping the future of athletes, and his innovative approach to performance and injury prevention. Tune in for insights that blend science, passion, and a touch of Italian flair!
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Head over to www.teambuildr.com and use code "PACHALKUP" for your 30-day free trial.
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
www.apexcoollabs.com
Filippo's Social:
Instagram - @filipponason
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Donnie Maib is the Director of Olympic Sports / Head Coach for Athletic Performance at the University of Texas—a culture-builder who’s spent nearly three decades shaping All-Americans and Olympians across multiple sports. He runs the performance side for Texas’ Olympic programs, leading staff, systems, and athlete development from the weight room to the field.
This episode is Sponsored by TeamBuildr:
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The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
www.apexcoollabs.com
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Kerry Thompson is a performance coach with the University of Southern California football program. We talk building fast, resilient athletes in a pressure-cooker environment—where culture, standards, and smart training matter more than fancy toys. Real stories, zero fluff, lots of takeaways.
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Apex Cool Labs has joined us as a sponsor, here is a little more about them:
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
www.apexcoollabs.com
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Bryan Mann is a strength & conditioning coach, researcher, and one of the leading voices behind velocity-based training. We go deep on being a mad scientist, using speed to drive adaptation, auto-regulating without overthinking it, turning numbers into decisions, and the messy truth of building durable, fast athletes. Long-form, unfiltered, and stupid practical.
This episode is Sponsored by TeamBuildr:
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Apex Cool Labs has joined us as a sponsor, here is a little more about them:
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
We are joined again by Curtis Clay Training who is a premier athletic performance coach in Seattle, Washington. Known for his holistic approach, Curtis helps athletes overcome imbalances and unlock their full potential.
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Apex Cool Labs has joined us as a sponsor, here is a little more about them:
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Michael Fahey is a filmmaker and strength coach behind the "Westside Barbell vs The World" documentary. We get into Westside myth vs reality, his coaching biz and OVR, and the ruthless mindset that actually builds a winning training culture—no fluff, just what works.
This episode is Sponsored by TeamBuildr:
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Apex Cool Labs has joined us as a sponsor, here is a little more about them:
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Thomas Newman is back on the podcast — and this time, he’s doing it all under his own banner. Now working independently through Newman HP, Thomas brings even more clarity, edge, and impact to the performance world.
In this episode, we dive into what’s changed, what’s stayed true, and what it really means to coach athletes at the highest level. From elite-level programming decisions to managing athlete readiness with purpose, Thomas shares raw, unfiltered takes that challenge the norms of the industry.
If you’re a coach, you’ll walk away with:
A better understanding of performance under pressure
Tools to navigate real-life innovations in the field
Why being a flexible is key for athlete development
This episode is Sponsored by TeamBuildr:
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Apex Cool Labs has joined us as a sponsor, here is a little more about them:
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Episode 100 – The Best of PA Chalk Up (100 Episodes Strong)
100 episodes. A hundred conversations that have shaped how we look at strength & conditioning, sport science, and what it actually means to coach athletes.
To celebrate, we’ve pulled together 10 of the most powerful moments from past guests—raw, unfiltered insights that stick with you long after the mic is off:
This one’s a throwback highlight reel. Ten clips. Ten lessons. Ten reminders of why we started this podcast in the first place.
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Apex Cool Labs has joined us as a sponsor, here is a little more about them:
The Apex Cool Labs Narwhals give you a powerful edge by accelerating recovery and delaying fatigue during training and competition. By cooling the body through the palms—one of the most effective places to remove heat—the Narwhals help maintain performance longer, allowing you to add extra volume to lifts and intervals, and prolonging stamina during games. The Narwhals can be found in weight rooms and on sidelines in all major sports including football/soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and beyond.
To find out how you could get your hands on the Narwhals, please follow visit Apex Cool Labs on the link below.
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Blair Lloyd, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Training at Pure Performance, works with athletes across various disciplines, bringing a data-driven approach to her programs. Blair places a strong emphasis on athlete metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide her training.
This episode is Sponsored by TeamBuildr:
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Blair' Socials:
Instagram - @builtforthissportsperformance
Manny' Social:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Renowned strength and conditioning coach Aaron Uzzell, this podcast dives deep into the world of athletic development, human performance, and the mindset required to push beyond limits.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or fitness enthusiast, each episode delivers practical insights, training philosophies, and real-world experiences designed to help you train smarter, move better, and perform at your peak. From elite-level programming and recovery strategies to candid conversations with top athletes and coaches, Aaron brings both expertise and authenticity to every episode.
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Coach Uzzell:
Instagram -
Manny Silveira:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
AJ Middleton is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Seattle Prep High School, but to me, he’s much more than just a title. I first met AJ during our time at the University of Washington, where he was not only a coach but also the driving force behind the internship program. It was in that setting that I had the privilege to learn directly under his guidance.
AJ shaped a huge part of my coaching foundation. His mentorship went beyond just sets and reps—he taught me how to think critically, communicate effectively, and lead with intent. A lot of how I approach coaching today—my systems, standards, and even the way I handle athlete development—can be traced back to what I learned from AJ in those early days.
Having him on the podcast was not only a full-circle moment, but a reminder of how impactful great mentorship can be. If you’re a young coach looking to learn from someone who genuinely invests in people, AJ’s someone you want in your corner.
This episode is Sponsored by TeamBuildr:
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Coach AJ:
Instagram - @coach_aj_middleton
Manny Silveira:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Today we are joined by Sven Herzog who is a German performance coach currently working with FSV Mainz 05, a club in the Bundesliga, Germany's top football league. Sven has also engaged in innovative collaborations with technologies such as Moxy, which involves Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to measure muscle oxygenation during training. This approach provides real-time insights into player fatigue and internal training load, helping refine individualized fitness and conditioning strategiesSven take on:
"How MOXY can be used in football and what it can do for athletes performance"
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Manny's Social:
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Olivia Abdoo, sports medicine expert at the UFC Performance Institute, joins us to break down the brand new concussion protocol created to help UFC fighters return to sport both safely and efficiently.
We explore:
✅ How the UFC PI built a system rooted in athlete safety and performance
✅ The blend of neuroscience, cognitive return-to-play benchmarks, and fight-specific demands
✅ How Olivia's experience shaped the framework for treating head trauma in combat sports
✅ Why the protocol goes beyond clearance and focuses on capacity to compete
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in high-stakes return-to-play strategy, brain health, and athlete-first performance systems.
This episode is Sponsored by TeamBuildr:
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Dr Olivia Abdoo:
Instagram - @oliveabdoo
Manny Silveira:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
In this episode, I sit down with Alex Beljic, a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Southern California working with women’s soccer, swimming, and diving.
We dive into:
A valuable conversation for anyone looking to sharpen their coaching lens and build adaptable, sport-specific programs
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Coach Alex:
Instagram - @beljone
Manny Silveira:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
In this episode, I sit down with Madison Peele, a strength and conditioning coach working with the Florida State University beach & indoor volleyball. We dive into:
Building and sustaining a strong team culture
Programming principles specific to volleyball
Expanding and adapting the coaching toolbox
This one's all about staying open-minded, being adaptable, and finding the right approach for each moment. A great listen for any coach looking to evolve their practice.
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Coach Peele:
Instagram - @madisoncpeele & @no_quarter_performance_llc
Manny Silveira:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website:
Had an incredible conversation with Kenna Smoak-Minnici, Performance Director at Army West Point. We dove into how she experiments with tools before they ever reach her athletes, and how every decision is filtered through the lens of what the sport—and the soldier—demands.
Kenna breaks down the unique differences between a traditional collegiate program and West Point’s high-performance environment. Intentional. Tactical. Built different.
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Coach Smoak:
Instagram - @kenna_minnici
Manny Silveira:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
Enquiries:
mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
Website: