For Ep. 22 of The Training Ground Podcast I spoke with Dean Broaders. Dean currently works for the Football Association of Ireland as a Football Development Officer. It was great to have Dean on the show as a guest as he was highly recommend from previous guest Thomas Croke who featured in episode 12. We discuss... Dean's childhood football clubs and his transition to playing in the League of Ireland Coaching Education His experience playing for Ireland Colleges & Universities in Korea Soccer coaching courses with the FAI Player development pathways Training advice to his younger self and much more     If you found this episode valuable please share with others   To keep up to date with the podcast subscribe on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode we will be doing something a little different. Today Kevin will be doing a Q&A session of strength and conditioning and soccer related questions he got from his Instagram page (@strengthcoachkev) I hope you guys enjoy! We discuss... Meal Prep 101: how to shop, what to buy and how to schedule your week  What to focus on in the gym during pre-season  Best foods to eat the night before and morning of a game Exercises to relieve patellar tendonitis  Caffeine and soccer performance; is it helpful? My biggest lessons from 2020  Strategies and preventative methods to reduce injuries  Strength standards for soccer players  Learn how much water you need each day to perform at your best  

The description of this episode is taken from ep. 99 of Straight Shot Radio. -- So what is it like to return to exercising after having COVID?  Strength and Conditioning Coach Kevin Barry found out first hand what it’s like after contracting COVID-19 in late 2020. During his illness and recovery, Kevin was extremely good with documentation and using both biometric and performance markers as indicators in his progress as he began slowly building his fitness back up. In this episode, Kevin joins me and brings all of his findings PLUS lots of detailed tips on how you can get back into training after being sick OR after taking extended time off from training for ANY reason

In Ep. 19 of The Training Ground Podcast I speak with Maddie Petry. Maddie is a Mental Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy   Maddie received her Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology from California State University Long Beach and is also a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) from AASP.  In this we discuss... Why athletes should develop a second or extended identity outside of sport. How to deal with motivation, stress, anxiety, and arousal related to game days How to develop a long-term positive mindset as an athlete Her career in sports psychology and her new position at IMG and much more.             To keep up to date with The Training Ground please subscribe/follow on your favorite podcasting platform. 

In this episode I am speaking with Sam McCullough. Sam is a current musician and former professional and collegiate soccer player   We discuss... How and why he uses running as an avenue to improve mental health Best songs to listen to while running The state of the music industry today We talk Acceptance- his recently released single, as well as his upcoming album What we'd do differently to prepare for a college soccer season [if we were to do it again]    You can follow Sam on Instagram @sammcculloughofficial and can find links to listen to his music HERE. 

In Ep. 17 of The Training Ground Podcast I speak with Mikie Rowe. Mikie is a professional soccer player with Galway United who play in the League of Ireland first division. Mikie is also a soccer scholarship consultant and helps place soccer players to universities across America. In this we discuss... Difference between American and Irish universities and colleges Considerations and questions to ask college soccer coaches prior to committing to university. His experience playing after college in the US His return to Ireland and transition to Galway United Why he decided to get into recruiting. And his advice to youth players wanting to go play college soccer in America. Follow Mikie on Instagram on @mikierowe10 or through his scholarship page @mikie_rowe_scholarships    To keep up to date with the podcast follow the host @strengthcoachkev 

I had the pleasure of speaking with James Wagenschutz for episode 15 of The Training Ground Podcast. James is a coach and key account manager with Firstbeat. James is a certified strength and conditioning coach, has multiple soccer coaching certifications and has previously worked at the collegiate level as a soccer coach as well as a sport performance professional with Philadelphia Union and most recently with Colorado Rapids. To listen to this episode on Spotify click HERE. To listen on the website click HERE. In this episode we discuss... his winding path through the coaching world His sport science work with US national teams His advice to young coaches Blending his soccer coaching and sport science backgrounds His revelation on a mountain in Argentina How to increase joy and enjoyment for youth soccer players How to "win the moment" Designing engaging and free flowing warm-ups Insight into academy structure of MLS clubs First beat technology and how to maximize training Resources for coaches and parents to increase joy

In episode 15 of The Training Ground Podcast I speak with Tyler Miller. Tyler is a physical therapist assistant and strength and conditioning online coach with Anchored Strength. Tyler has a unique background as a "dual-role" coach. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach as well as a physical therapist assistant which helps him to bridge the gap between rehab and return to play to maximize on the field performance. In this episode we discuss... His background as a physical therapist assistant The value of of a dual-role in the performance world His job responsibilities and daily routine How he works directly with soccer players through community outreach/club roles Risk factors for ACL tears Why defenders may be at higher risk of ACL tears Programs and plans to reduce likelihood of ACL tears Why athletes get injured in the weight room The importance of strength training prior to ACL surgery Some of his favorite soccer specific functional return to sport exercises for his patients Why he throws ACL rehab timelines out the window Return to sport tests for ACL rehabilitation considerations for returning to soccer after ACL surgery and his rehabilitation and training philosophy for return to play from ACL surgery. If you, a friend or teammate are a youth soccer player and are returning from ACL surgery this episode is a must listen. You can listen to this episode here: For physical therapy inquiries or questions Tyler can be reached at Tyler.miller@chkd.org or for training related questions or programming at Anchoredstrength.vb@gmail.com

In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Adam Parr. Adam is a Strength & Conditioning Specialist with MLS club Minnesota United.   Winning soccer state championship in high-school His undergraduate degree and experience working as an intern with Core Performance [now EXOS] Why he wanted to combine sport science and strength and conditioning His coaching journey to the MLS His current role at Minnesota United Key metrics for understanding GPS data What the off-season training program looks like Playing in the bubble His transition from private personal training to professional team based training and much more...   You can follow Adam on Instagram @aparrfitness and his LinkedIn account can be found HERE   To keep up to date with The Training Ground Podcast follow the host @strengthcoachkev 

In ep. 13 of The Training Ground Podcast I speak with Julian Sisman. Julian is the owner of Prepare for Performance, a private training facility located in Maryland. Julian works predominately with soccer athletes and is a former Division I soccer player.   We discuss problems with the current format of US youth soccer leagues His advice to youth players who want to play in college His thoughts on the beep test for soccer How to plan a training week   The most common soccer training mistakes and how to fix them and much more If you enjoyed this episode please share with others!   Follow me on Instagram (@strengthcoachkev) to stay up to date on The Training Ground Podcast.   Thanks for listening.

In this episode of The Training Ground Podcast, I am speaking with Thomas Croke. Thomas played in the league of Ireland for over 7 years with Wexford and Waterford and recently transitioned to coaching full time as an assistant coach for FK Gintra, a powerhouse women’s soccer team in Lithuania. Hope you enjoy this episode with Thomas Croke.   We discuss How he was able to play full time football while studying at college Why he returned to his hometown club in the league of Ireland His move to Lithuania and his experience coaching in professional women’s soccer What his playing and coaching future might look like And his advice to youth soccer players who want to fulfil a dream of playing professionally Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Instagram @strengthcoachkev or visit kjbtraining.com   Enjoy

In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Danny Lowton. Danny moved to the U.S. as a graduate soccer player and played at Mercyhurst University. Prior to his time at Mercyhurst, Danny graduated with a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science from Loughborough University in England. Along with a number of other S&C commitments, Danny is the Strength & Conditioning coach for both Men's & Women's soccer teams at Gannon University. Danny can be found on Instagram (@dannylowton1) and can be also be contacted by email lowton001@gannon.edu How he arrived in US as a graduate soccer player Benefits of working with a recruitment agency How he plans on utilizing GPS with his athletes His philosophy on out of season and pre-season training Why he does not include back squats in his gym programs for athletes Why box jumps are overrated What a day in the life looks like for him and much more...

In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Aidan Curran. Aidan moved to the U.S. to play NCAA college soccer at University of Findlay where he also completed a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree. Aidan is the owner of 90 minutes fitness (@90minsfitness on Instagram) and can be also be contacted by email aidan@90minutesfitness.com In this episode we discuss… His development as a college soccer player in Ireland How he ended up moving to the U.S. to pursue a soccer scholarship His advice to international players Format of out-of-season training sessions His experience pursuing full time football in Germany The problem with lifting too heavy and fitness testing Why players should train in a team setting versus 1-on-1 and much more...

With the new year beginning, I thought it would be a good idea to share 20 strength, conditioning, and nutrition tips that may help guide your training and goal setting in 2021. Enjoy!

In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Sam McCullough. Sam and I both played on the same team at university so it was great to catch up with him in person. To view full show notes go to https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-009-sam-mccullough/ If you enjoyed this episode please share with others!

In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, Patrick Fitzgerald. Pat currently works for Midwestern State University and recently transitioned from playing into full time coaching. To view full show notes go to: https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-008-patrick-fitzgerald/

In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with high school strength & conditioning coach, Wil Geosits. Will currently works for Spring-Ford school district and is their head strength and conditioning coach. To view full show notes go to: https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-episode-007-will-geosits/

Today I am speaking with Performance Analyst, Ewan Sharp. Ewan is currently a performance analyst for the MLS team New York Red Bulls. To view full show notes go to https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-episode-006-ewan-sharp/

In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with lead Coordinator of the WWETBFAI Football Programme, Paddy Carey. View full show notes here: https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-episode-005-paddy-carey/

In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with men’s soccer coach, Billy Colton. Billy is in his 2nd year as head coach at NCAA Division II program, Gannon University. View full show notes here: https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-episode-004-billy-colton/