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Ball Out Dodgeball

107 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Ball Out raises the bar for professional, collegiate and social dodgeball. Made by dodgeballers for dodgeballers. Hosts Brett Hadwin and Myles Garner bring years of playing, training and nutrition experience to the mics. Delivering easily digestible information and advice for players to implement into training and gameplay to optimize performance. Our goal is to answer your questions and spread knowledge to help players and the dodgeball community as a whole improve and grow.

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Episodes

Ep #51: A Year of Ball Out

December 17, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

The guys take a chance to reflect on Ball Out officially becoming a year old as a concept and closing in on 52 weeks worth of brining content to your ear holes! We hope you all have enjoyed it as much as we have! The guys discussed some of their favorite podcast moments and how far they have come as podcasters as well as what is to come! They thank you for your support and look forward to the years to come!

Ep #50: Everything Dodgeball w/Mind Pump's Justin Andrews

December 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Justin Andrews from Mind Pump sits down with Brett to discuss everything dodgeball! Dodgeball movements, corrective exercises and even getting into dodgeball video games. For more information on Justin check out Mind Pump's podcast and free content below: Website: www.mindpumpmedia.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia @justinandrews

Ep #49: The Importance of Recovery

December 03, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

They guys sit down and discuss how some of the best in their games deal with recovery. The amount of money spent on the body in order to keep it at a peak potential. Working that backwards to give a little bit of a blueprint on how you can implement it into your own routine. They also have some fun and discuss what they would buy if they could spend the money professional athletes do on recovery.  

Ep #48: Bodybuilding vs Performance Training

November 27, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode the fellas sit down to discuss some of the big differences in bodybuilding training and performance based training. Talking about how the goals are very different and how the training reflects that. Touching on all kinds of training and explaining why they are different as well. 

Ep #47: Throwing Styles

November 19, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Today the fellas sit down and discuss different throw styles. How arm slots or even grips change your throw. Which muscles are involved in different throws and how you can utilize all them to help a complete tournament. 

Ep #46: Best of Dodgeball IG page and Zany Sports w/Lauren Keith

November 12, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Today the fellas get a chance to talk about dodgeball down under with Zany Sports founder and the founder of the Best of Dodgeball Instagram page Lauren Keith. We talk about what it takes to start and run a league. How the Instagram account was started and what the future of dodgeball looks like in Australia. Make sure to go follow Lauren, Zany Sports and Best of Dodgeball to watch the sport grow all over. Make sure to subscribe and rate and review! 

Ep #45: Being a Great Teammate

November 05, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Expanding on what they touched on last episode the fellas bring up attributes that are needed to be everyone's dream teammate. How you can ensure your teams success and how if you are fighting for playtime, you might be able to grab a few more looks. As always there are some rabbit holes along the way but if you want to help your team win this is a podcast everyone needs to listen too. 

Ep #44: Essential Dodgeball Skills

October 29, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

The fellas sit down to discuss some of the most important attributes that dodgeball players need. Not only physical buy a lot of mental as well. Discussing how and why these skills are important and how you can get better at them. Be sure to rate and leave a comment and let us know what you think and check out the NEW Ball Out Squad Facebook Group to get notified when we are posting things to the SQUAD!!

Ep #43: Breaking Through Plateaus!

October 22, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Today the fellas sit down to discuss breaking through a plateau and how to avoid the frustrations. They also go down a few rabbit holes like they usually do talking about progressive overloading, how to rotate in a reverse diet and some new things Ball Out has in the works!

Ep #42: Avoiding the Holiday Weight Gain and Goal Setting

October 15, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode the guys talk about how to go into the holiday season prepared for success.  Making sure your mindset is on your long term goals and how to best attack your plate! Then they get into New Years Resolutions and how to make sure you make them stick for 2021 and the upcoming dodgeball season. These principles apply to not only new years but for any goals you set for yourself! Make sure you keep an eye on our website and social media for big things to come! Leave a comment and rat...

Ep #41: Dodgeball and Roundnet w/Kevin Bailey

October 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

In the longest episode to date the fellas sit down with former GVSU Capt and current Grand Rapid Dynasty player Kevin Bailey. Talking about everything from ball type to court size to how dodgeball can learn from other fringe sports like Spike Ball (Round Net). Getting into exercises and similarities of the two sports as well as some interesting fan questions! It is a long one but stick it out, you will not be disappointed! 

Ep #40: Leadership Skills

October 01, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

The fellas discuss what good leadership is and how everyone can build that skill. Tangible skills that all together can build a great leader, for both NCDA, USA Dodgeball and dodgeball around the world. Leadership can make or bre

Ep #39: Fitness Myths

September 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

In this episode the fellas talk about some popular fitness myth and misconceptions. Talking about how they got started and why they can be used wrong and how they could actually be harmful. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Don't forget to follow on socials and subscribe to stay up to date with your favorite dodgeball fitness podcast!

Ep #38: WOD Podcast w/Jenny Hodge

September 17, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

The fellas sit down with founder and host of the Women of Dodgeball Podcast Jenny Hodge. They talk about her story with dodgeball and what inspired her to launch the podcast and some of the motivation to keep going with it. We get into discussions of a A and B tier of the league and much much more. 

Ep #37: Dodgeball Globetrotting w/Amanda Sayers

September 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

The guys were finally able to track down Amanda and get her on a podcast. She has played in over 10 different countries. Now in Italy, seeing how dodgeball looks over seas and how it compares to US dodgeball. Playing all over the world she has experiences a lot of different styles and ball types and even different games. Make sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast to let us know what you think. 

Ep #35: Muscle Series 5 - Shoulders

September 03, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

It is finally here! The guys get to the most asked for episode of the muscle series to close it out. Talking about mobility, stretches and strength movements to help protect us dodgeballers most valuable asset!

Ep #36: Getting Back to it and Staying Consistent

September 03, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

The guys sit down and discuss what everything will look like once gyms open back up. The best ways to ease back into your routine and how to make sure you are staying consistent. There is some minor off topic discussions about the people of Walmart and Dad Bods but its to be expected with these two. 

Ep #34: Muscle Series 4 - Chest & Tris

August 20, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Episode 4 of the muscle series is our push muscles grouping. The chest and triceps, muscles responsible for finishing the throw. They guys talk about exercises that are for building and stretching the muscles and how they can help improve your gameplay. 

Ep #33: Play Styles and Leadership

August 13, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

The guys talk dodgeball! Talking about play styles and how they differ depending on opponents and where in the game you are. Discussing how you see different styles across regions. Then getting into some leadership talks, on how established teams adjust on the fly and if there is a shot caller or a hive mind when it comes to gameplay. Make sure to let us know if you like the episode by subscribing to the Ball Out Podcast and liking/following us on all social media platforms. 

Ep #32: Ballistae Origins w/Steve Damon

August 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

The guys sit down with Steve Damon one of the Founders of Ballistae to get more of a feel for the beginnings of the brand. Steves dodgeball journey and where the company is going. There was also a little fun had with what might be to come from a partnership! 

Ep #31: Ball Out Tournament?!

July 30, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

The guys sit down to fill everyone in on what has been brewing at Ball Out. Talking about what is coming soon, in the future and what is still in the brainstorming stage. Since the launch Brett and Myles have been dedicated to spreading dodgeball awareness and helping the sport grow and improve, always making sure to do it the right way. If anyone is interested in becoming part of the Ball Out Team please let us know on IG, Twitter, Facebook or Email!

Ep #30: Starting an NCDA Team w/Jacob Leski

July 23, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

The guys sit down with the first ever repeat guest on the show Jacob Leski to see what kind of process it is to create a Club Dodgeball team on college campus'. We talk about what some of the first steps to take are, the resources that prospective teams have at their disposal and ways to help with recruitment. If you have people ask how they can build a team at their own campus this is the episode for them! 

Ep #29: Premiere League How To!

July 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Squad! In this episode we discuss building a USA Dodgeball Premiere League team from nothing. How to go from just hearing about the sport of dodgeball to creating an elite team. With some input from our awesome listeners we arm you with all the tools to succeed! 

Ep #28: Muscle Series 3 - Leg Day

July 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Getting back to the muscle series the guys breakdown leg day. Looking at legs as a whole and then diving into individual muscle groups. Going over best practices for growth, balance and gameplay. Make sure to follow up each episode with a review of what you think the guys should talk about or how they can improve the show. 

Ep #27: Gym & Court Pet Peeves!

July 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

The guys had some lighthearted fun discussing pet peeves in the gym and on the court. Diving into some deeper reasons why some are very irritating and how easy they are to fix. Lots of laughs in this episode! Let us know if you have any that we missed!

Ep #26: My Athlete Box w/Justin Coldiron

June 25, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Today the fellas sit down with their new partner Justin Coldiron from My Athlete Box. They talk about life business and some of the struggles that a small business has go to go through. If you are interested in more from MAB make sure to follow their social channels and see what they have is store not only for the dodgeball community but for the rest of the world as well!

World Update w/Alex Kelley

June 16, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Today we take a break from fitness to hear Alex's story. With everything going on in major cities we discuss how the dodgeball community can help make change and start the conversation. 

Ep #24: Performance Nutrition w/Emily Bogaudo RD

June 04, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Today the guys sat down with Registered Dietitian Emily Borgaudo. They discussed some of the things it takes to be a Dietitian and how proper nutrition can help gameplay. Diving into what kind of snacks and some little gems to help fuel your body.  

Ep #23: Muscle Series 2 - Back & Bis

May 28, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Today the guys sit down to discuss a muscle group that is not addressed as much in the dodgeball community. They were talking about back development. Strengthening and stabilizing to make you a better dodgeballer! How to feel and connect to the muscles and how to make sure you are more confident throughout the day.

Ep #22: Muscle Series 1 - Building a Six Pack!

May 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

The fellas are making this series to nail down some of the most important muscle groups and exercises they feel for dodgeball play. Talking not only about function but also the aesthetics of the muscle. The first group up is the abs and core muscles. Dive into some of the guys favorite exercises and how they translate! Plus big news at the end of the episode!! 

Ep #21: Canadian Dodgeball w/Lisa Morra

May 14, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Today the guys sat down with Canadian Dodgeball Team member and fitness enthusiast Lisa Morra. We talk about how dodgeball interest is looking in Canada, we get to know more about her start and where she wants to see the sport go. We had some great discussions on training for dodgeball and answered some fan questions. It was a great episode and we look forward to having her on again soon. 

Ep 20: How Sleep Effects Performance

May 07, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Today the guys talk about the importance of good sleep. Discussing a few studies to back up what has always been said about how many hours you need and why. Brining up ways to quiet your mind before bed and how more sleep can help you lose stubborn body fat. The guys answered a few questions from you all and then gave a few updates on what is brewing here at Ball Out!

Ep 19: Flexible Fridays w/Christine Irvine

April 30, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

The guys sit down with Christine Irvine to talk about how she wants to help the dodgeball community through yoga. How we can all become more successful dodgeball players and how we can thrive longer in the sport. We learn more about Christine and why she wanted to start this page as well as her experiences with yoga and sport. We also answer some of your questions!

Ep 18: Meet The Hosts - Myles

April 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

The other half of the dynamic duo! This week it's Bretts turn to interview Myles and dive a little deeper on how he got to be where he is at today. Learn more about Myles background in sports, fitness and dodgeball. Then we jump into your questions, what celebratory would Myles replace Brett with, why he trains, who's his favorite superhero and much more! 

Ep 18: Meet The Hosts - Myles

April 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

The other half of the dynamic duo! This week it's Bretts turn to interview Myles and dive a little deeper on how he got to be where he is at today. Learn more about Myles background in sports, fitness and dodgeball. Then we jump into your questions, what celebratory would Myles replace Brett with, why he trains, who's his favorite superhero and much more! 

Ep 17: Meet The Hosts - Brett

April 16, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Today we catch up with Brett and get some background on what brought him to this point. Starting with sports growing up to starting Ball Out. Myles gets some good questions with help from some fan sourced questions. There are some good ones like is Brett single and who is your favorite Gamecock. There is also a BIG announcement at the end of the episode that we are so pumped to finally let you all in on!

Ep 17: Meet The Hosts - Brett

April 16, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Today we catch up with Brett and get some background on what brought him to this point. Starting with sports growing up to starting Ball Out. Myles gets some good questions with help from some fan sourced questions. There are some good ones like is Brett single and who is your favorite Gamecock. There is also a BIG announcement at the end of the episode that we are so pumped to finally let you all in on!

EP 14: NCDA Collaboration

April 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Today Brett and Myles sit down with NCDA President Hunter Ford and League Expansion/Retention Chair Jacob Leski. Talking about the future of college dodgeball and how dodgeball is effected by COVID-19. Taking about how Ball Out can help the NCDA and how we should be very excited for the coming dodgeball. Tune in for some special drops and go follow the NCDA Dodgeball social pages.  

EP 14: NCDA Collaboration

April 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Today Brett and Myles sit down with NCDA President Hunter Ford and League Expansion/Retention Chair Jacob Leski. Talking about the future of college dodgeball and how dodgeball is effected by COVID-19. Taking about how Ball Out can help the NCDA and how we should be very excited for the coming dodgeball. Tune in for some special drops and go follow the NCDA Dodgeball social pages.  

EP 13: Training w/Andrew Ketchum & Tyler Holmes

April 02, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

An episode that was in creation before the podcast even started. Brett and Myles sat down with Andrew Ketchum and his trainer Tyler Holmes to talk about Ketchums transformation and his improved play. We also get the opportunity to pick Tylers brain on what he looks at for training athletes and how he has worked with Ketchum as a dodgeball player to improve performance. 

Ep 12: Using Plyometrics for Gameplay

March 26, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

One of Myles favorite parts of the game. The guys breakdown how to use plyometrics in your training routine, how it transfers over to gameplay and why it is important to start slow with them. The guys also touch on some of the specifics of why different drills are important especially for dodgeball players and how to best add them into your current programming or how to specifically train using plyos.

11: At Home Workout

March 19, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Brett and Myles go all in on home workouts. Giving you tips on how to set up your week and their top workouts to implement at home. Answering a few listener questions and bringing the latest dodgeball news to you. 

Bonus Ep: State Of Dodgeball

March 17, 2020 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Brett and Myles touch on how the COVID-19 virus is affecting the nation and the dodgeball community as a whole. Touching on some home workout techniques and how to help when gyms are shut down. There are also some teasers about what are to come with Ball Out Dodgeball!

EP 10: Supplementation

March 12, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

The Podcast has now hit double digits!! Today the guys talk about supplementation and the uses for them. How to implement them into your daily live and some overall knowledge on the topic. Touching on questions from our SQUAD!! and getting them answered. They drop some hints about what is to come and want to get more people involved!

EP 10: Supplementation

March 12, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

The Podcast has now hit double digits!! Today the guys talk about supplementation and the uses for them. How to implement them into your daily live and some overall knowledge on the topic. Touching on questions from our SQUAD!! and getting them answered. They drop some hints about what is to come and want to get more people involved!

EP 9: Agility Training

March 05, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Today the guys talked about agility training. Structuring an agility program and different agility drill. The guys discuss how it can be done with or without equipment and how agility training is different from plyometric training.

Ep 8: Training USA Women Team w/Brenda Kramer

February 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

The guys sat down with Brenda Kramer the 2019 goal medal winner. They talked individual training as well as how she helped coach the Women's USA worlds team. Discussing how she made it her own and helped the ladies succeed at worlds and how she looks to do the same in 2020 but even better!  ================== Mentions: @mindpumpmedia @jockowillink @usadodgeball

7: Conditioning

February 20, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Today the guys talk about conditioning for game play and a tournament as a whole. Talking about how to better prepare yourself going into round weekends and how to setup a program to make sure you are playing at your peak. Using studies and experience to help you and answer your questions.

6: What is Phasing?

February 14, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Today the guys talk about building a routine. What goes into building a successful workout program and schedule. Setting goals to build that program and mix in some dodgeball news from the NCDA.

EP 5: 2020 Season w/Felix Perrone

February 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

The fellas sat down with the great Felix Perrone. Current USA Dodgeball executive board member and the previous NCDA President. We talked the upcoming 2020 season and how we think dodgeball is going to shake out in the next few years. If you weren't excited for the future of the sport give this a listen.