Northwest Athlete Performance Podcast

Episode #26: Understanding Stress

As coaches, we often associate stress with what we do in the weight room. But there is so much more to stress, as daily activities like work or school, our relationships, our family's and our lifestyle habits all stress our system. By understanding stress, we can make better decisions as coaches and athletes, and improve our athletic performance 

Episode #25: WINNING

Winning. A word that is thrown out there a lot, but not something that people truly understand. What does it take to win, why are there so few winners, and why winning isn't for everyone.

Episode #24 - Chris Delgadillo

I have Chris Delgadillo join me for a conversation about his fitness journey, how he started working at Forshey Training Systems and how he trains his athletes, a little bit about nutrition and some questions from our Instagram followers.

Episode #23 Training for Performance vs Purpose

In this episode Jake Forshey talks about the differences between training for performance in a sport and training for a specific purpose. He explains his views on the differences between the two and why both have merit in training athletes.

Episode #22: (Episode #9 Re-Run: Alex Cost (Performance Trainer, Former SDSU MBB S&C, CSCS, FRCms)

A re-run of episode #9 with performance trainer Alex Cost. Gems on top of Gems 

Episode #21: Quasi-Unilateral Training

Quasi-unilateral training, how we can bridge the gap between bilateral and unilateral training

Podcast #20: Should you Play Through Injury?

Episode #19 (Episode #6 Re-Run): Keith Jenson (Mental Skills Coach)

The mental side is more than half the battle when it comes to performance. This weeks episode with professional mental skill coach, Keith Jenson. We talked everything about mindfulness meditation, how it works, the benefits it can have on performance and life, and how to stay mentally strong when stress is high. We ended with Coach Jenson putting us through a quick and easy mindfulness meditation to help us focus on the present moment.

Episode #18 (Episode #8 Re-run and Highlights): Andrew Olson (NBA Shooting Coach, Cleveland Cavaliers

Key highlights from a previous epsiode with NBA shooting coach, Andrew Olson Shooting Myths  How to get out of shooting slumps  Blocked vs Random Practice  Arm length/hand size and its effect on shooting 

Episode #17: Fast Twitch Fibers and Three Things I love to Include in My Athletes Training

In today's episode, I discussed fiber typing, how to maximize fast twitch fiber recruitment and adaptation, and whether or not you need fast-twitch fibers depending on your sport. In addition, I gave you three things that are must in all my athletes training. Let's Grow

Episode #16: Q&A: Improving Vertical Jump, Recovery Advice, Putting on Muscle Mass, and More

In today's episode, I answered a handful of your questions that you guys asked. We covered a variety of topics from improving vertical jump and recovery techniques, to what you should eat for breakfast and maximizing force production through the foot. Let's get this work.   0-1:15: Introduction  1:15-5:25: Tips to Improving Vertical Jump  5:25-7:55: Nutrition and What to eat for Breakfast  7:55-10:20: Tips for recovery  10:20-13:55: Shin Angles and transferring force through the foot  ...

Episode #15: Is Your Training Helping You At Your Sport and 4 Must Read Books

When is comes to training, the major goals are to to stay healthy and make sure our training is making us better at our sport. Many athletes follow programs that make them look better and get stronger, but isn't transferrable to their sport and doesn't make them more well-rounded, durable athletes. Training will differ between sports and I give three separate sports/athletes and how training would differ. In addition, I give you 4 must read books that any individual, athlete or not, should r...

Mondays with Jake #4 - Testing 1 Rep Maxes

Jake Forshey comes on the talk about 1 rep max testing... Should you do it or not? If you are going to do it how would you approach it?

Mondays with Jake #3 Should I Foam Roll Prior to Workouts?

Jake talks today about why he doesn't like foam rolling prior to workouts and also talks about athletes owning their process.  

Episode #14: What Kind of Athlete Are You: A Kangaroo or a Gorilla?

On today's show, we broke down the different type of athletes. Different sports require different qualities, and making sure we develop the qualities and characteristics that are most related to our sport is essential to be the best athlete possible. Let's get this work!  

Mondays with Jake #2 - Football Recruiting

Jake Forshey hops on the podcast again to talk about football recruiting.  He touches on highlight film strategies, self-awareness, and some interesting ideas on how to get a coaches attention.  

Episode #13: Hypertrophy and How Much is Too Much & Tips to Play at the Next Level

In today's episode, I dove into muscle hypertrophy and its importance in athletic performance. However, is there such thing as too much hypertrophy? I give you my take and more. I finish up the episodes by giving you four tips for playing and being successful at the next level. 0-15:40: How much hypertrophy is too much 15:40-17:00: Announcemnt  17:00: Four tips to play at the next level Let's Gooooooo    

Mondays with Jake #1

Jake Forshey hops in on his first short conversation.  Today he talks about bar positioning for different barbell movements.  When you might want to have a lower bar position and when you might want to set a bar higher up on your back.  Split Squats might be different from back squats and all might be different from a goodmorning.  Tailor your bar position to the way you move.  

Episode #12: Nate Graham (Performance Trainer, CSCS, EXOS)

Nate Graham and I dove deep into breath and performance, the concept of position, pattern, power, the importance of 3D training for athletic and human performance, and some unique training tools Nate uses with himself and his athletes  0-2:30: Introduction 2:30-18:15: Breathing and performance  18:15-26:25: Position, Pattern, Power 26:25-32:50: 3D Training 32:50-39:20: Unique Training Tools 39:20: Speed Round

Episode #11: The Three Most Underrated Skills in Basketball & Can we Prevent Injuries?

In today's episode, we talked hoops and the 3 skills that every hooper should try to master and how we can reduce the risk of injuries. Hope you guys enjoy and let's get after it. 1:00-15:00: 3 most underrated skills in basketball 15:45-34:31: Can we prevent injuries?

Episode #10: Quarter Squats Vs Full Depth Squats, How to Achieve your Goals, and Steps to Living a Happier Life

In this episode,I break down the benefits between full depth squats and quarter squats, and in what context to use each, along with giving you steps to achieve your goals and bring joy to your life 0:00-1:00: Introduction 1:00-16:30: Four steps to achieving your goals 16:30-24:30: Living a more joyful life 24:30: Quarter vs Full Depth Squats

Episode #10: Quarter Squats Vs Full Depth Squats, How to Achieve your Goals, and Steps to Living a Happier Life

In this episode,I break down the benefits between full depth squats and quarter squats, and in what context to use each, along with giving you steps to achieve your goals and bring joy to your life 0:00-1:00: Introduction 1:00-16:30: Four steps to achieving your goals 16:30-24:30: Living a more joyful life 24:30: Quarter vs Full Depth Squats

Episode #9: Alex Cost (Performance Trainer, Former SDSU MBB S&C, CSCS, FRCms)

Today, I spoke with performance trainer Alex Cost who previously worked with the SDSU mens basketball program on the sports performance side. We dove deep into a variety of human performance topics and Alex offered a lot of valuable information. Hope you all enjoy. 0-10:00:Background/Introduction 10:00:13:40: Coaching/Training Philosophy 13:40-19:10: Training Differences between Sports 19:10-34:15: Tendon/Soft Tissue Loading and Acute to Chronic Load 34:15-46:35: Basketball Training, Mo...

Episode #9: Alex Cost (Performance Trainer, Former SDSU MBB S&C Coach, CSCS, FRCms)

Today, I spoke with performance trainer Alex Cost who previously worked with the SDSU mens basketball program as an assistant S&C coach. We dove deep into a variety of human performance topics and Alex offered a lot of valuable information. Hope you all enjoy. 0-10:00:Background/Introduction 10:00:13:40: Coaching/Training Philosophy 13:40-19:10: Training Differences between Sports 19:10-34:15: Tendon/Soft Tissue Loading and Acute to Chronic Load 34:15-46:35: Basketball Training...

Episode #8: Andrew Olson (Cleveland Cavaliers Shooting Coach)

Andrew Olson is an NBA Shooting coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Andrew and I dove deep into the art of shooting and how to become better basketball player. Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy. :30-7:30: Background 7:30 - 13:15: Shooting myths 13:15 - 15:30: Ideal Shot pocket 15:30 - 17:35: Where should you look when shooting? 17:35 - 20:10: How to get out of shooting slumps? 20:10 - 26:12: Blocked vs random Training 26:15 - 31:30: How to transfer a new skill to a game 31:30...

Episode #7: Jake Forshey (Owner of Forshey Training Systems, Football and Baseball Performance Trainer)

Jake Forshey and I dove deep into different aspects of football training, how to develop linear speed, key qualities for football players, and training for combine events. With baseball training, we talked about elbow and shoulder health, along with avoiding certain exercises for his baseball athletes. Lastly, we talked about Olympic weight lifting and why he isn't a huge proponent of it with his athletes

Episode #6: Keith Jenson (Professional Mental Skills Coach, Former Professional Basketball Player, and Founder/Creator of MentalSkillsDojo)

On today's show, I talked with professional mental skill coach, Keith Jenson. We talked everything about mindfulness meditation, how it works, the benefits it can have on performance and life, and how to stay mentally strong when stress is high. We ended with Coach Jenson putting us through a quick and easy mindfulness meditation to help us focus on the present moment.

Episode #5: Nutrition and How to Fix Patellar Tendinopathy

Patellar Tendinopathy is an injury that many volleyball and basketball players deal with due to the nature of their sport. I offer up some tricks, and exercises to help fix, deal with, and or prevent patellar tendinopathy from occurring. In addition, we dive into nutrition and how to gain muscle mass, lose weight while maintaining muscle mass, and some trips and tricks to eating and staying healthy.

Episode #5: Nutrition and How to Fix Patellar Tendinopathy

Patellar Tendinopathy is an injury that many volleyball and basketball players deal with due to the nature of their sport. I offer up some tricks, and exercises to help fix, deal with, and or prevent patellar tendinopathy from occurring. In addition, we dive into nutrition and how to gain muscle mass, lose weight while maintaining muscle mass, and some trips and tricks to eating and staying healthy.

Episode #4: Jacob Begin (Professional Basketball Skills Trainer and Director of FTS Hoops)

In this Episode of Northwest Athlete Performance Podcast (Sponsored by Forshey Training Systems), I talk with professional basketball skills trainer Jacob Begin. We dive deep into skills training, position less basketball, applying a new skill to a game, NOAH Basketball, and he offers up some advice for young athletes and hoopers.

Episode #3: Training In-season, how to balance skills with weight room training, and training the core for performance

Episode #3: Training In-season, how to balance skills with weight room training, and training the core for performance

Episode #2: The Importance of Sleep and How to Improve your Vertical Jump

1:00-15:20: The importance of sleep and the effects it has on both the body and mind 15:20- 26:35: Improving Vertical Jump

Episode #1: Barefoot Training, Load Management, and Building Good Habits

Exploring the benefits of barefoot training on athletic performance and injury prevention, how to return to sports after injury, and how to build good and break bad habits

Episode 2 - Krav Maga Salem "Violence isn't always the answer but when it is, it's the ONLY answer"

Had a great interview this week with Sheena Williams of Krav Maga Salem. We touched on what Krav Maga is, how she handles her employees and how she got into business for herself. We got to talk about running a business with a family-first attitude and how serving your community is a great way to make sure you find self-fulfillment in what you do.

Underground Strength and Conditioning

I sit down to talk with Joe Austin and Kavan Woodcock of Underground Strength and Conditioning here in Salem, Oregon. We get off topic quite a bit but its some really good stuff.