Power Athlete Radio

EP 319 – Scott Caulfield and the Future of NSCA

The Future of the NSCA This week’s episode of PA Radio does not disappoint with veteran guest, Scott Caulfield [@CoachCaulfield] of the NSCA [@nscaofficial]. Find out what’s new with the worldwide S&C organization and what you need to know about the changes to the CSCS certification. And if you like some good old fashioned shittalk… The post EP 319 – Scott Caulfield and the Future of NSCA first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 317 – Dr Jannell MacAulay Challenges Military Norms

Commanding Excellence Retired USAF Lt Colonel, Dr Jannell MacAulay [@macaulayjc] is no stranger to high stress environments. As a commander, mother, and wife of an often deployed military spouse, she looks back on her time juggling the biggest challenges of her life and asks “how could I have improved my performance?”. This question alone is… The post EP 317 – Dr Jannell MacAulay Challenges Military Norms first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 316 – Sustainable Farming with Bobby Gill

Regenerative Agriculture  Animals. They’re sometimes cute, frequently delicious, and as it turns out, imperative to sustaining an ecosystem. So why are the majority of farming practices done with ignorance to the bigger picture? That’s where nonprofit The Savory Institute comes in. Our guest Bobby Gill breaks educates us on the delicate balance of grazing, feeding,… The post EP 316 – Sustainable Farming with Bobby Gill first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 315 – Alan Stein Jr Obsesses Over High Performers

Training Discomfort Imagine you get the opportunity to be Kobe Bryant’s performance coach during his hayday. This means it’s your responsibility to improve his mindset, habits, and performance capacity. He asks you to show up to the court at 0400 and you set your alarm for 0300 because you know an early arrival, especially at… The post EP 315 – Alan Stein Jr Obsesses Over High Performers first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 314 – Champions On and Off the Field with Nicole Davis

The Edge of Performance So you think you’ve got a decent idea of how to bring your athletes or even yourself to the very edge of your performance capacity? Maybe you’ve got some of the physical components down but I assure you that after listening to this episode, you’ll be reevaluating how you communicate, how… The post EP 314 – Champions On and Off the Field with Nicole Davis first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 313 – PT Work and Politics with Sue Falsone

From Table to Field Keep a cool head and stay in your lane. Sound advice from a woman who has worked her ass off to earn the distinction of first female head athletic trainer in any of the MLB, NHL, NBA, or NFL institutions. She prides herself on being honest with her recovering athletes and… The post EP 313 – PT Work and Politics with Sue Falsone first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 312 – Mike Hill Coaches with Authenticity

Developing The Mike Hill Brand How meticulous is your coaching routine? If you’re not keeping track of everything down to the music that was playing, you need to get on Mike Hill’s level. He is notoriously detail oriented and extremely practical in his approach to college level strength and conditioning. What compelled him to hire… The post EP 312 – Mike Hill Coaches with Authenticity first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 311 – Ron McKeefery Changing Lives Through Sport

Adapt, Overcome We just can’t get enough Ron McKeefery [@RMcKeefery]. His enthusiasm for coaching is fueled by his sense of obligation to change lives. If you’re looking for motivation to jump start your own passion for training others, you NEED to listen to this episode. He’s made weight room leadership an art by studying the… The post EP 311 – Ron McKeefery Changing Lives Through Sport first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 310 – Bobby Smith and Athlete Resiliency

Find your Why Coach Bobby Smith [@coachbobbysmith] battled injury and what he considered less than optimal training as a collegiate javelin thrower and football player. After rehabbing and making his way to California to train with one of the best javelin coaches in the world, Smith threw at the Olympic trials. The training he received… The post EP 310 – Bobby Smith and Athlete Resiliency first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 309 – OuraRing Sleep Tracking with Harpreet Rai

Put A Ring On it Are you chronically tired? Do you feel like your sleep sucks ass? Is it affecting your training, your job, your relationships, your attractiveness and your ability to listen to a full episode of Power Athlete Radio? Your problem just became our problem. And we are PROBLEM SOLVERS. Luckily we are… The post EP 309 – OuraRing Sleep Tracking with Harpreet Rai first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 308 – Conscious Coaching with Brett Bartholomew

Good Coaches Provide Value Being on Power Athlete Radio three times is like getting to third base. The excitement, the sense of achievement, and the undeniable sexual tension. Just ask this week’s three-timer, Brett Bartholomew [@coach_brettb]. What started as a few bros catching up turned into another incredible conversation about the value of connection. Now… The post EP 308 – Conscious Coaching with Brett Bartholomew first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 307 – Rachel Larson Talks Mind Over Muscle

Mind Over Muscle Did you know that the types of cues you use with your athletes can have a SIGNIFICANT effect on how they perform? Of course you did. But I bet you didn’t know that the mind-muscle connection is known as attentional focus. Take something like training the almighty bench press…External focus is when… The post EP 307 – Rachel Larson Talks Mind Over Muscle first appeared on Power Athlete.

EP 306 – Vernon Griffith and Virginia High Performance

Break The Bad Coach Cycle Vernon Griffith [@vernongriffith4] sees coaching as an opportunity to provide athletes the leadership and direction that he lacked as a youth athlete himself. While this is a departure from most coach’s come-up stories, it provides an interesting filter for someone who wanted to break the cycle of poor and impersonal… The post EP 306 – Vernon Griffith and Virginia High Performance first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 305: The Crew

The Birthday Episode This week we are retroactively celebrating the birthdays of both John and Tex. In this episode you’ll get tales of birthday’s past and answers to your questions…both training and personal. When was Luke most recently propositioned for an orgy while at sea? And why did John end up spending his 21st birthday… The post PA Radio – Episode 305: The Crew first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 304: Nate Palin

intelligent Tactical Training Maybe you’ve noticed the trend of intelligent strength and conditioning infiltrating one of the most guarded niche of athlete, the Military. In an environment where instructors try to find the delicate balance between physical and psychological stress, many miss the mark entirely. The result can be as benign as inhibited performance gainzz… The post PA Radio – Episode 304: Nate Palin first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 303: Kyle Kingsbury

Be Present, Be balanced Kyle Kingsbury is in the business of Human Optimization. That means he’s dedicated to vetting the basic and fringe methods for living your best life. It also means he gets to use himself as guinnea pig for various training, dietary, meditative, and spiritual practices. As host of Onnit’s Human Optimization Hour… The post PA Radio – Episode 303: Kyle Kingsbury first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 302: Gary Schofield

Living and coaching with passion “I like to drink beer, does that mean my kids should be drinking beer?” Good question, Gary. As a Coach, Gary Schofield has seen the pitfalls of many in his field. Just because you LIKE a certain training system doesn’t mean it’s the most APPROPRIATE or effective for your athletes.… The post PA Radio – Episode 302: Gary Schofield first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 301: Angela Duckworth

  Grow or Slow How do you create the appropriate balance of support and push so that your kids develop GRIT? That is precisely what Angela Duckworth [@angeladuckw], author of the book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, is here to discuss. People, including kids, only develop in ways that they HAVE to. This… The post PA Radio – Episode 301: Angela Duckworth first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 300: The Crew

  Fuel The Fire Berrp berrp berrp berrrrrrrrrp! Mark your Galactic Calendars because this week we bring you the 300th Episode of Power Athlete Radio. Looking for cutting edge strength and conditioning content that will Empower Your Performance? Maybe hit up one of our other 299 episodes you picky bastard. This week we stay true… The post PA Radio – Episode 300: The Crew first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 299: Logan Gelbrich

  Swing for the Fences The stoic philosopher Seneca said “Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those who you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one: men learn as they teach.” This is Logan Gelbrich [@FunctionalCoach], through and through. It’s no coincidence that he’s selflessly lent his knowledge… The post PA Radio – Episode 299: Logan Gelbrich first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio: Episode 298 – Richard Bradford

  Cooking is a gift Attention all Valentine’s lovers! Being able whip up the perfect dinner is attractive, no doubt about it. But it in the time it would take you to resource all ingredients and painstakingly slave in the kitchen, you could be spending that time canoodling with your current sexual partner. Or maybe… The post PA Radio: Episode 298 – Richard Bradford first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 297: Ben Crookston

  Connecting Athletes Through Technology When you look back at your failures, are you tempted to point the finger at all of the things, people, etc outside your control and say “THAT was the reason I wasn’t successful”. This week’s guest gives one of the best come up stories we’ve heard in a while. Friend… The post PA Radio – Episode 297: Ben Crookston first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 296: Anders Ericsson

  A Peak At Success Author Anders Ericsson [Twitter: @PeakTheBook] is all about researching why some people perform FAR better than others. His studies range from prolific musicians to extreme athletes and is cited in his popular book, Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. The common thread with these outliers is training. The… The post PA Radio – Episode 296: Anders Ericsson first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 295: Tracy Zimmer

A Strong Foundation This week’s guest has never shied away from a challenge. Competing in powerlifting, bodybuilding, and collegiate lacrosse was the foundation for her drive as a strength and conditioning coach at UPenn. What do you do when you have 3 coaches for 33 teams? Do work, son. Tracy Zimmer [@Tracy_Zimmer] talks effective testing… The post PA Radio – Episode 295: Tracy Zimmer first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 294: Robb Wolf

The Wolf and the Kraken Robb Wolf has a way of explaining things so that the layman can understand complex ideas. Maybe that’s why his humble little podcast, The Paleo Solution, has gained traction throughout the years among intelligent contemporaries in the field and idiots like us. This week Robb breaks down some of the… The post PA Radio – Episode 294: Robb Wolf first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 293: Dr Chris Morris

Fluid Periodization f you’re over the age of 30, you didn’t go to high school and college consumed with the stress associated with social media. You certainly didn’t give a shit about the number of likes you received from people you never talked to. You liked rollerblading with your CD walkman to Dave Matthews Band.… The post PA Radio – Episode 293: Dr Chris Morris first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 292: Josh Bridges

Relying on Athleticism It’s officially January in 2019 and that means the masses have finally decided to get their shit together, if only for the next 2 weeks. While you’re slurping down six new supplements from Amazon, adjusting the unforgiving crotch on your compression pants, and making sure your drone gets a 360 of your… The post PA Radio – Episode 292: Josh Bridges first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 291: John Welbourn

WOD harder than me, bro. What do Johnnie WOD [@JohnnieWOD] and Dirk Diggler have in common? Everything. Don’t take your “fitness” self too serious and just WOD hard, bro. This week John talks a little year-in-review recounting the history of the Boogie Nights inspired, tongue in cheek, program. John also reflects on how his perspective… The post PA Radio – Episode 291: John Welbourn first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 290: The Crew

Santa Trains Speed Too That’s right. This week Luke and Tex talk deliberate training through many of the programs we utilize to develop bad motherfuckers. Your questions about the evolution of CrossFit Football into Johnnie WOD, why we choose the Power Athlete Metabolic Circuit once a year, and our three biggest battles of bullshit. Is… The post PA Radio – Episode 290: The Crew first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 289: 2018 PA Symposium

2018 Power Athlete Symposium Coming to you LIVE (but also pre-recorded) this week! John, Luke, Tex, and Cali gather round the old podcast table for our annual airing of grievances. John shares his vision of expanding the farm to include a go-kart obstacle course. Luke talks “negotiations” with an aspiring Power Athlete from the Ukraine.… The post PA Radio – Episode 289: 2018 PA Symposium first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 287: Marc Effron

Become a High Performer Performance whores come in many forms. Marc Effron is the kind that is obsessed with getting people fire on all cylinders. Much like the PA approach to athleticism, Marc focuses on finding where a person or business is deficient and then attacking the weakness. Through his years developing high performers in… The post PA Radio – Episode 287: Marc Effron first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 288: Dr John Wagle

A Real Cluster-Fuck Accentuated eccentric loading, velocity based training, and clusters….oohh baby. This week’s episode with Dr. John Wagle [@drjohnpwagle] will satisfy your need for speed. Hear how he studied the squat as a vehicle for testing velocity. His method was tested using weight releasers and cluster sets and what he found was that adding 30… The post PA Radio – Episode 288: Dr John Wagle first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 286: Stan Efferding

Stimulate, Don’t Annihilate Nothing could me more apropos than having nutrition master, Stan Efferding [@StanEfferding] on the show on Thanksgiving week. While you’ve been shoveling food into your gullet, we’ve been preparing a tasty little episode of Power Athlete Radio. If you consider yourself a nutrition nerd or you’ve been throwing darts aimlessly trying to… The post PA Radio – Episode 286: Stan Efferding first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 285: The Crew

Last Action Hero Training on the road with very little equipment, convincing sport coaches that lifting won’t ruin specificity, keeping your relationship on the rails…yeah, these are all topics discussed on this week’s episode. Will Tex get his whole torso waxed in front of a live studio audience? He hasn’t refused outright. Will we be… The post PA Radio – Episode 285: The Crew first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 284: Ryan Horn

Salt or Sugar “When are coaches going to stop trying to impress each other and start trying to improve one another.” Coach Ryan Horn [@RyanHorn45] is maybe one of the most quote-worthy guests on PA Radio to date. He is passionate about challenging athletes and pushing them carefully to the point of failure. He sees… The post PA Radio – Episode 284: Ryan Horn first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 283: Andrea Hudy

Show Your Value Andrea Hudy [@A_Hudy] oversees the athlete strength complex on the KU campus and works specifically with the men’s and women’s basketball teams. In 2013 she received the NSCA Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year award. In total, Coach Hudy has personally worked with 39 athletes that went on to play… The post PA Radio – Episode 283: Andrea Hudy first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 282: Jay Ferruggia

Strengthen You Remember rolling into the gym and seeing dudes in stringers? Remember Dinosaur Training? Hell yeah. Host of Renegade Podcast and longtime lifter, Jay Ferruggia [@JayFeruggia] joins us this week to reminisce a bit about the old days of bodybuilder style training and the evolution of gym culture. These days Jay is evolving just… The post PA Radio – Episode 282: Jay Ferruggia first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 281: Derek Woodske

Pass On the Passion This episode is as epic as it’s guest. Derek Woodske [@DerekWoodske] is a man and athlete steeped in deep thought. He meditates on the politics surrounding the Middle East while lamenting the ignorance of most critics. Woodske spends much of his time traveling to and living in Saudi Arabi which provides… The post PA Radio – Episode 281: Derek Woodske first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 280: The Crew

Exceptional Excitability When your Crew includes sometimes special guest, John Welbourn, you podcast harder than most. What does that mean? Absolutely nothing. What Power Athlete Radio does guarantee is that you will learn something about something about strength and conditioning AND movies. This week we take your IG questions and hammer you with knowledge. The… The post PA Radio – Episode 280: The Crew first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 279: Dr. Greg Ueckert

Bite Down Performance Do you fear the dentist? What if it meant that you could improve your power output, decrease pain, and align your spine for optimal performance? This is what Dr. Greg Ueckert has been working on for over ten years. He has been assisting athletes with bite and mouth guards which have enabled… The post PA Radio – Episode 279: Dr. Greg Ueckert first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 278: David Fults

Fuel The Machine David Fults AKA Chef Flutters [@Flutters77] serves our healthy appetite for knowledge and MEAT. This week, our main man at Stay Classy Meats [@StayClassyMeats] talks locally sourced foods, the farm-to-table phenomenon, and his commitment to your next meat meal. Chef Flutters explains what it’s like to come up in the harsh “back… The post PA Radio – Episode 278: David Fults first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 277: Edward Slingerland

The Paradox of Trying Not to Try How do you find the sweet spot between spontaneity and training in performance? This week The Crew discusses the role of effortless movement in athleticism and how it is in essence, a form of spontaneity. Could or should you be coached when you’ve entered this flow state and… The post PA Radio – Episode 277: Edward Slingerland first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 276: Lindsey Mathews

Bringing A Little Life Into This World Behind that epic smile is a passion for guiding mommas through the journey of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. A speaker from last year’s Symposium and PA broette, Lindsey Mathews of BirthFit [@BirthFit] joins us to talk about the complexities and challenges of birthing in the modern age. Luckily… The post PA Radio – Episode 276: Lindsey Mathews first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 275: Chris Cooper

Business Gainzz Simply put, Chris Cooper of Two-Brain Business makes gyms profitable. He and his team of mentors have proven concepts for overcoming the common downfalls of many businesses. Those issues include how many members are necessary to make a gym profitable, how to retain good staff and rid yourself of the riff raff, and… The post PA Radio – Episode 275: Chris Cooper first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 274: Cal Dietz

Strong Feet, Strong Butt This week we welcome back our S&C man-crush, Cal Dietz [@CalDietz] to talk all things athletics. His insights on testing training and finding sometimes surprising results leads us down a rabbit hole of knowledge. What exactly can heart rate variability teach us? What is the true value of a VO2 max?… The post PA Radio – Episode 274: Cal Dietz first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 273: Phil Wagner

The Power of Technology Less injuries means better performance. Using technology has greatly improved our knowledge of individual biomechanics. Now we can take that information to determine where an athlete’s performance is deficient and their body is vulnerable. That is exactly what this week’s guest, Phil Wagner of Sparta Science [@SpartaScience] is doing with force… The post PA Radio – Episode 273: Phil Wagner first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 272: Donnie Maib

Developing athletes into Adults If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Donnie Maib [@DonnieMaib] has been crushing athletics since his own career as a defensive tackle at UGA. Currently, Donnie is Assistant Athletic Director at UT specializing his efforts in women’s volleyball and men’s tennis. Maib is an incredibly well read and informed coach who… The post PA Radio – Episode 272: Donnie Maib first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 271: Mike Robertson

Shhh, Your Coach Knows What You Need The evolution of a young athlete is a complicated one. Taking a recreational youth player to a more regimented and specified high school competitor requires a delicate balance. Furthermore, extending the careers of highly trained pro athletes presents it’s own unique challenges. Mike Robertson of Robertson Training Systems… The post PA Radio – Episode 271: Mike Robertson first appeared on Power Athlete.

PA Radio – Episode 270: The Crew

PA Radio – Episode 269: Lindsey Lepley

Eccentrically Speaking Eccentric muscle contractions are weird. And no I’m not talking about eccentric as in “my eccentric Uncle Larry just purchased his second life sized doll”. Get to know this highly advantageous training tool this week with Dr. Lindsey Lepley [@LindseyLepley @UconnSORE]. Studies are currently being conducted under Lepley on eccentrics with both animals… The post PA Radio – Episode 269: Lindsey Lepley first appeared on Power Athlete.