In this Episode we welcome Rocky Snyder, Author, Speaker and Applied Functional science coach. Join us as we go through Rockies journey from Massachusetts to Santa Cruz. In this episode we touch on topics including, the ways kids are developing, the development of neuro patterns at any age, and procrastination and using it as an advantage.
In this episode we welcome John W Quinn, who is a retired navy vet, fortune 500 speaker, and author of the book” someone like me” a memoir of his challenge and triumph over cerebral palsy. Listen in as we discuss johns’ life overcoming the obstacles of Cerebral palsy and going on to serve 21 years in the navy. Retiring as a Senior chief petty officer and continue today spreading awareness as a motivational speaker and inclusion advocate.
More info
Johnwquinn.com
In this Episode we welcome John Williams, CEO, and cofounder of Fitteo, which is an app that serves as a marketplace where strength coaches, and physical therapist can post and sell their programs. This is a great platform because it allows people to get programs from well educated professionals with years of experience in the field. Join us as we discuss the creation of the platform and what the future holds for John and the Company.
More information
www.fitteo.live.
In this episode we welcome Geena Martinez, who is a business professional, and over the last several years has picked up the game of golf and has chronicled her journey on Instagram. Join us as we discuss her experience with the sport, the progress she has made thus far, and how golf has helped her business grow. We also discuss the age-old question why do we keep going out there when on most days you want to throw your clubs in a pond and quit?
Welcome to another roundtable discuss. In this episode we bring back one man, three hearts, nine lives author and producer Christophe Lafontant, and my dear Friend Chris Kievit from Evolve Athletic Club. We discuss their friendship, and what has happened to all our lives over the last 2 years. Throughout the discussion we touch several topics including mental health, the good and the bad of social media, finding your identity, and how all this has been impacted during the last 2 years.
In this episode we welcome Christophe Lafontant. Author of 1 Man 3 Hearts 9 Lives, Motivational Speaker and Executive Producer "It Starts with the Heart." Join us as we talk about his incredible journey, and life battling Myofibrillar Myopathy which is a genetic disorder part of the muscular dystrophy group that affects muscle function. In the Episode we talk about all he has overcome in his life, even though there have been many obstacles he continues to share his story and be an inspiration to all of us.
In this Episode we talk with Angelo Gingerelli, Assistance Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Seton Hall University and Author of the book Finish Strong. Join us as we talk about Angelo’s journey and how he has been able to stay at Seton Hall for an amazing 17 years as a strength coach. Longevity in one place is almost unheard of in the field today, listen in as we take a deep dive into why he has been so successful and how his dream Job became a reality.
In this Episode we talk with Lauren Rudick, celebrity Yoga Instructor who has taught in over 40 countries and on 6 continents and runs Yoga Academy International. Join us as we talk about her journey into yoga, the lessons she has learned along the way and the importance of following your purpose even when it takes you down the path less traveled.
In this episode we welcome jeff Hurd, Brand Ambassador for Roi Performance in Texas and also a retired NFL strength coach. Join us as we discuss his experience working with a number of NFL Teams in his 20 plus years in the League. We dive into how's the past philosophies of strength and conditioning are still relevant today and where the industry is headed in the near future.
In This Episode we welcome back Jason Bloom owner of Iron House Solutions. Join us as me and Jason discuss the steps to take before opening your own gym, and the key points to generate continuing success.
In this episode we sit down with Bert Sorin, President of Sorinex Exercise Equipment . Join us as we discuss how Bert's father started the business in 1980 out of his garage, and it has since grown into one of the most well known producers of exercise equipment in the country.
topics covered
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- the beginning of the Sorinex Business
- A brief review of the history of movies, and strength
-Bert's early athletic career
- How the world of strength is changing
-Exercise innovation
- The decline of strength
-the future of Sorinex exercise equipment
In this episode we sit down with Roger Gonzalez, retired professional baseball player with the Oakland A’s Organization. Join us as we go through Rogers amazing journey, coming here at the age of 3 from Cuba. Eventually becoming a professional baseball player, and now pursuing a career in medicine and starting the Roger Gets Real podcast
Talking Points from the episode
- The journey from Cuba
- The long road to professional baseball
-getting into medical school
- Perusing a career in medicine
-starting his own podcast
- How Covid has changed the world
- What we must do to be a healthier society
In this episode we welcome Adam Belding, Owner Belding Performance. Listen in as we go through Adams journey starting as an intern , to a strength coach with the Philadelphia Phillies , and to eventually opening his own gym.
talking points for episode
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-Background
Experience with interning
-Strength Coach with Philadelphia Phillies
- Opening up his gym
-Owning a gym during Covid
-Why we need to be a healthier society
In this episode I talk about my experience doing the podcast in the last year. I touch on what I've learned , advice for anyone looking to start a podcast , and how this experience has helped me grow as a person and a coach.
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How to start a podcast
Doing your research
Learning how to guide a conversations
What I've learned
What we need to be talking more about in the industry
In this episode we welcome a group of coaches who have been there since the beginning of my coaching career and are like family. Join us for the first ever in person round table discussion. we discuss Life, Fitness, Experience, and all that we have been through in each of our coaching careers.
Guest included :
Drew Walsh - F.A.S.T Development SD
Chris Kevit -Evolve Athletic Club
Mike Luongo-Evolve Athletic Club
Igdalias Mendez-John McEnroe Tennis Academy
In this episode we welcome Ben Griffin, Strength Coach and manager at RealFitt Strength and Conditioning in Canberra Australia. Join us as we follow Bens Journey from university to internship to his current role.
topics covered
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-Differences in sports and fitness in Australia and US
-Certifications
-Technology and its effects on the field
-Mental health in high level Athletics
Injuries in sports
In this Episode we welcome Brittany Wiebe, Latin American Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Houston Astros. Join us as we go through her journey, from playing sports in college to becoming A coordinator in professional baseball, and what it took to get there.
Topics Covered in Episode
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-Background
- How you got into coaching
- Experience interning / Clemson, Mizzou
- Experience thus far with Astros / coordinator
-Where the field of strength and conditioning is headed
- your opinion on the impact of technology
Mental health and sports
-What next in the future
Brittany Wiebe
Instagram-coach.bwiebes
Email- Strenghtcoachexperience@gmail.com
Instagram- Strength_Coach_Experience
In this episode we welcome Matt Wenning, Word record power lifter, strength coach, and international speaker. Join us as we go through his journey starting at an early age to eventually becoming a world record holder in both raw and equip. From his experience transitioning into coaching and bringing his knowledge to the next generation of coaches and lifters.
In this episode we welcome Stephanie Mock, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Pittsburgh. Join us as we go through Stephanie’s journey from playing volleyball in the power five, rising through the ranks as a coach s to her current position. We talk all thing sports performance from the current injury increase in sports, what the future holds for the field of S&C, and how to put together a highly effective sports performance team.
In this episode we welcome back One of the best in the business when it comes to movement, Lee Taft Owner of Lee Taft Athletic Consulting. Join us as cover a wide range of topic, starting with how to adjust your business in the current situation, to the injury epidemic that is taking over professional sport, and what we must do to fix it.