If you came up in a Division 1 S&C setting, chances are you spent at least some time around football.
At Ball State, we have a team of 4-5 coaches who all worked with different sports – baseball, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, volleyball, you name it – but when football came in, it was all hands on deck.
And here’s the thing – football has arguably the strongest S&C culture of all the sports, but does that mean we should be dogmatic about how we think about S&C for the actual sport?
Does that mean we can’t evolve?
Or get better at how we prepare our athletes for sport?
I don’t think so…and I feel like today’s guest would agree!
Cam Josse is currently working with the Detroit Lions as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach. Prior to joining the lions he worked at Auburn, IU and DeFranco’s Strength.
And today, we’re going to challenge a lot of the old-school thoughts when it comes to football strength and conditioning!
 
Everything you do is just a fractal piece of organization of the entire system. So if you’re not ultimately training for what you do as an athlete, then your training could potentially be misguided.
– Cam Josse
 
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

* Cam gives a little insight into his career path and his various stops along the way.
* Why program design should start with the game you play and work backwards.
* The bandwidths of speed training, and some thoughts on “how much is enough.”
* Why speed training will vary greatly between athletes, as well as between positions on the football field.
* Thoughts on power training, and why we may need to look back 40-50 years to find some “new” answers.
* How Cam’s strength programming has evolved, and how he tailors workouts to individual athletes.
* Do you REALLY need heavy strength training in your program? (This question and though alone is worth the price of admission.)
* Thoughts on “touching” intensity, balanced with keeping athletes healthy.
* Is it about 1-2 all out efforts? Or being able to hit those efforts repeatedly?
* How the integration of various training methods can enhance overall athletic performance.

 

 
Connect with Cam:

* Twitter

 
Related Links:

* Cam’s Previous Shows
* Westside for Skinny Bastards

 
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Sometimes on this show we go deep into science, biomechanics or program design.
And while that’s all fine and dandy, sometimes we just need a gentle reminder of how the basics can go a long way to helping us see more success!
And that’s what this episode is all about.
Whether it’s dialing in your programming, shifting your mindset as a coach, or just finding more ways to truly connect with the people you train, here are four simple things you can start doing right now, TODAY, to become a better coach!
 
People love to know that you’re thinking about them and are truly committed to their success.
– MR
 
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

* A quick life and family update.
* The fitness space is more competitive than ever before – what are YOU doing to stand out?
* Why I’m seriously considering using more templates and then “mass customizing” my programs.
* The power of building an athlete (or any human being) from the ground up.
* Why I started reading “Wine Spectator” magazine – even though I never drank wine.
* The biggest issue I see with trainers/coaches who have loads of leads/new clients but don’t keep them.
* A super simple tip you can start using right now, TODAY to start building stronger relationships with your clients and athletes!

 

 
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I’m not sure there’s anything the Internet and social media like more than an argument.
And while our parents taught us not to talk about religion or politics in public, for some reason, they forgot to tell strength coaches not to argue about the Nordic hamstring curl and whether it’s valuable or not in a strength and conditioning program.
But luckily, today’s guest did his entire Ph.D. topic on the Nordic, so we can take a deep dive and nerd out as much as we want!
Matthew Ibrahim is a strength and conditioning coach, college professor, public speaker, and author. He serves as Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Endicott College, where he also volunteers in Athletics as a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Faculty Consultant.
And this show was really fun because the 1st half is geared towards nerding out on science and application, and the second half takes a deep dive into staying curious and leveling up as a coach.
Quite simply, there’s something in here for everyone – so let’s dive in!
 
I think the devil’s in the dose, right? People don’t appreciate (the Nordic)…”it’s like an RDL.”
No, it’s A LOT different.
– Matthew Ibrahim
 
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

* Why continuous learning is essential in the strength and conditioning field.
* The role Nordic hamstring curls can play in an overall hamstring-health program.
* How research finding have to go beyond the lab to truly benefit athletes.
* A great question every coach should ask: What else are you great at BEYOND coaching?
* The role networking can play in opening doors for young coaches.
* Why it’s not just the exercise but the DOSE that really matters.
* How fatherhood has brought new perspective to Matthew’s life.
* What it’s REALLY LIKE to write a book these days.
* Why being present in the moment is vital for personal fulfillment.

 

 
Connect with Matthew:

* Matthew on IG

 
Related Links:

* Train Like a Pro Book
* Lee Taft Podcasts

 
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My friends, it has been A WEEK.
Between new athletes starting, my kids finishing up school, and the short/condensed week, it’s been an absolute sprint every step of the way.
And while I have some great guests lined up for you in the coming weeks, I thought it would be a great time to go back to recent episodes and pull out some of my favorite segments.
Now if you’ve already listened to all of these shows before, GREAT!
There are some awesome reminders in here that I think will hit home even on a second or third listen.
And if you’re new to the show, welcome!
This is going to be kind of like a “Sportscenter Top 10” highlight reel, and I think there will be a snippet or two in here that really resonates with you.
So without any further ado, let’s jump into this week’s show!
 
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

* Andy McCloy: A typical day in the life when you open your own fitness business
* Lee Taft: How much speed work do you REALLY need in a session?
* Brady Welsh: The human side of coaching.
* Ryan Patrick: How to fill in the gaps of high school strength and conditioning
* Jeff Aldham: Thoughts on load management and tissue injuries in basketball
* Justin Moore: The role of video and film breakdown in speed development
* Jon Goodman: Should you strive to be Internet famous? Or super popular with the family down the street?
* Brand Cullen: How should you market to different segments of the fitness industry?
* MR: Using the assessment to sell more effectively
* Ryan Horn: How and why your programming and coaching should evolve with time.

 
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