Podcasts by HMMR Podcast

162: Find the right fit (with Boo Schexnayder) from 2018-07-09T11:03:19

Coach Boo Schexnayder found an interesting situation last year: LSU had asked him to step in and help coach events he hadn't worked with in decades. The transition was easy for him in part becau...

161: Individualization from 2018-07-02T10:02:44

It is common to hear coaches say we need to fit the plan to the athlete, rather than the athlete to the plan. But how exactly do we do that? On this week's podcast we focus on individualization,...

160: In the fire (with Chris McCormick) from 2018-06-25T09:14:53

There is something to be said about trial by fire. If you throw a coach into a difficult situation, they will learn fast no matter whether they are succesful or not. This describes the career of...

159: Lessons from GAIN from 2018-06-18T09:58:29

Every June, we both make a trip to Houston for Vern Gambetta's annual GAIN conference. With faculty included strength coaches, sport coaches, physical therapists, trainers, academics and sports ...

158: Train hard, train often (with Matt Price) from 2018-06-11T08:38:51

Every sport has its own training culture, and it is a difficult balancing act to try and implement your plan without alienating the status quo. After returning to hockey, strength coach Matt Pri...

157: The art of coaching from 2018-06-04T09:42:23

Most of our episodes cover topics like training methods, periodization, and sports science. This is just one side of coaching. Good coaches know their sport, but they do more than that. Making t...

156: Master the method (with Derek Evely) from 2018-05-28T11:21:19

You can't just learn a new training method from reading a book. You have to live it, you have to experiment with it, and you have to understand all the different parts. Derek Evely has spent his...

155: Island power (with Julian Robinson) from 2018-05-21T08:46:58

Jamaica is know around the world for the speed it produces, but their sprinters are not the only powerful athletes coming from the island. In recent years, Jamaica throwers have emerged as domin...

154: Force and velocity (with JB Morin) from 2018-05-14T08:12:25

Strength, power and speed are all related, but the relationship is more complex than it seems. Leading sports scientist JB Morin has dedicated his research to finding out more about the relation...

153: Sprinting myths (with Brian FitzGerald) from 2018-05-07T08:44:07

When it comes to high school sprinting, few can match the credentials of Brian FitzGerald. The 2016 USA Today national track coach of the year has led athletes to California state titles in each...

152: Negative feedback from 2018-04-27T17:28:06

Every coach has been there: an athlete makes a mistake and we sit down with them for the difficult post-game conversation. What you say can either make matters worse, or help them in the process...

151: The big game (with Josh Hingst) from 2018-04-23T06:39:18

The Super Bowl is one of the world's largest sporting events, with more than half of America tuning into the game. This year's game was one of the most thrilling in history, with the Philadelphi...

150: Story time (with John Dagata) from 2018-04-16T08:08:25

Over 150 episodes of the podcast, we've had on some of the world's leading coaches share their experiences. But sometimes listeners don't get to hear the whole story. On this week's episode of t...

149: Zen and the art of training (with Steve Myrland) from 2018-04-09T10:56:45

In some ways, training is about the constant pursuit of staying focused. Coaches can help in this regard. It isn't just about telling athletes to focus; it's also about what exercises you choose...

148: Coaching character (with Dan Lange) from 2018-04-02T08:06:14

For three decades, coach Dan Lange has been quietly doing his thing out in Los Angeles: producing champions across all four throwing events. He is the only American to have coached an Olympic ch...

147: Dial it in (with Wil Fleming) from 2018-03-26T12:49:52

It takes a special athlete and coach to achieve success at multiple sports, but that's just what Wil Fleming has done. Being successful at multiple sports requires an ability to dial in training...

146: Leg day from 2018-03-19T09:52:56

Strong legs are a critical factor in nearly every sport. And as the legs are involved in so many types of movements, there are many ways to train them too, both traditional and non-traditional. ...

145: Culture shock (with Nick Hill) from 2018-03-12T11:29:13

When you arrive in a new situation, there can be a bit of culture shock. Even more so when it is half way around the world. Nick Hill did just that when he accepted a job to teach and coach in C...

144: Inside the Games (with US Ski & Snowboard) from 2018-03-05T09:01:08

When you watch the Olympics it is easy to see all see the athlete performances on television. But what we don't see is the logistical work required to help get the most out of the athletes on th...

143: More questions, more answers from 2018-02-26T10:29:53

Our mailbag is full again and on this week's episode we take time to answer listener questions on a variety of topics. Tune in to hear our advice to our younger selves, thoughts on sequencing tr...

142: The coach's classroom from 2018-02-19T10:49:52

Formalized coaching education and certification has been around for a long time, but as sport evolves so has the education structures that support it. On this week's podcast we've got a roundtab...

141: The judoka (with Allan Macdonald) from 2018-02-12T10:54:44

In a complex sport like judo, it can be hard to define what type of strength training will transfer onto the mat. A former fighter himself, Allan Macdonald now is the lead strength and condition...

140: The pit crew (with Michael Lepp) from 2018-02-05T15:10:04

Stereotypes of NASCAR might not bring to mind physical preparation, but motor sports have joined in the training revolution over the past decade and NASCAR is leading the way. On this week's epi...

139: Fitting it all in from 2018-01-29T14:09:10

With so many coaching ideas available online, it can be difficult to determine what to use and where to fit in it. On this week's episode we discuss how to evaluate training methods, how much of...

138: Marriage and coaching from 2018-01-22T09:35:35

Coaching requires passion, but so does a strong family life and balancing the demands of two passions can be quite difficult. Nick is getting married this weekend, so for this week's episode we ...

137: Training is the test (with Arno Galmarini) from 2018-01-15T13:32:25

Arno Galmarini works with some of the top winter sport athletes in the world, but rather than being based in the mountains his gym is in the city. That requires him to be creative in defining sp...

136: Test and Transfer (with René Sack) from 2018-01-08T10:23:18

The Germans have put together a sports machine that continues to produce champions in athletics. You can attribute a lot of their success comes down to what they do, but even more comes from how...

135: The State of Sport (with Vern Gambetta) from 2018-01-01T09:26:59

As we did to kick off 2017, the HMMR Podcast and the GAINcast join forces to co-host the first episode of 2018. As the new year gets underway we chat about the state of training for sports toget...

134: Endure and Recover (with Nick Lumley) from 2017-12-25T13:17:38

When it comes down to it, much of sports training is about being able to endure more and come back and do it again. These are both points that rugby strength coach Nick Lumley has focussed on si...

133: Build the Foundation (with Jennifer Joyce) from 2017-12-18T19:09:16

After a decade as a world-class athlete and NCAA track and field coach, Jennifer Joyce switched careers to start coaching athletic developmental for youth athletes at the Canadian Sports School....

132: Leadership from 2017-12-11T12:10:26

We might think of coaching as being different than leadership, but the simple fact is that good coaches are good leaders. Being a good leader allows coaches to get the most out of their athletes...

131: The Masters Athlete (with Matt Foreman) from 2017-12-04T11:21:58

One of the sad realities in life is that training at age 40 is just not the same as training at age 20. The sooner we accept that, the better we can plan training for experienced athletes. On th...

130: Personalizing the Plan (with Jeremy Fischer) from 2017-11-27T12:45:07

The real art of planning doesn't come in creating the plan; it comes in knowing when and how to change it. On this week's episode we are joined by Jeremy Fischer, Director and Head Coach of the ...

129: Triphasic Training (with Cal Dietz) from 2017-11-19T19:15:21

Over the last five years, University of Minnesota coach Cal Dietz has reinvigorated interest in training methods such as eccentric and isometric lifting and the French contrast through his Triph...

128: Ultimate Instability (with Paul Venner) from 2017-11-13T12:28:53

One of the paradoxes of training is that you can build stability through destabilizing an athlete. Paul Venner has taken the concept to the next level as founder of the equipment company Ultimat...

127: Bottom-up Periodization (with Mike Tuchscherer) from 2017-11-06T13:21:23

The world of powerlifting can be a very formulaic world. The world is easily organized into blocks and percentages in a top-down fashion. But what if your athlete doesn't fit into the block? Coa...

126: More Q&A from 2017-10-30T12:00:45

You ask and we deliver. On this week's episode we answer listener questions on topics like squatting, putting together a program, using aquabags in training, working with large groups, and wheth...

125: Integrating Physical Therapy (with Tracy Fober) from 2017-10-23T08:53:40

Too often in sports the coaches and sports medicine staffs are speaking in different languages. US Ski and Snowboard coach Tracy Fober has tried to bridge that gap. As a strength coach and forma...

124: A Dollar A Day (with Bill Knowles) from 2017-10-16T08:47:38

Bill Knowles has developed a reputation as the top return to play specialist in the game. But reducing the impact of injuries starts before the injury even occurs. Dating back to his time as a s...

123: Overlooked from 2017-10-09T09:55:48

Sometimes it is the simple things we miss that can be the difference makers. On this week's episode we share 5 simple training ideas that are often overlooked. From single-leg movements to plann...

122: The Polish Secret (with Szymon Ziolkowski) from 2017-10-02T18:23:10

Szymon Ziolkowski is one of the most successful throwers in history. Despite competing in one of the most competitive times in history, he maintained an international level for nearly 20 years, ...

121: The Peak Master (with Dale Stevenson) from 2017-09-25T11:00:22

At this year's World Championships Tom Walsh emerged as the surprise champion in the shot put. Insiders, however, were caught slightly less off guard as Walsh has been the most consistent big me...

120: Putting Yourself Out There from 2017-09-18T10:51:54

Becoming a better coach involves putting yourself out there. That's what we've aimed to do through our website and podcast over the past decade. The process of putting yourself out there helps y...

119: Conscious Career Planning (with Brett Bartholomew) from 2017-09-11T16:00

This year Brett Bartholomew wrote a great book about conscious coaching and building buy-in. Communication is just one area coaches need to be conscious about. Another area is career planning an...

118: Running a Club (with Benn Harradine) from 2017-09-04T12:18:31

Elite performance involves a complex support network. As an athlete, you often only get to see one side of the equation. This year HMMR Media author and discus thrower Benn Harradine crossed ove...

117: Season Debrief from 2017-08-28T09:25:56

This season Martin had his best results in years despite little time to train. Putting together a training plan required some creative solutions, some of which worked, and some which didn't. On ...

116: Throws Dawg (with Don Babbitt) from 2017-08-21T11:31:51

Don Babbitt has developed a name as one of the top throws coaches in the world after guiding athletes like Reese Hoffa, Adam Nelson, Breaux Greer, Jason Tunks, and Andras Haklits. Recently he's ...

115: World Championships Review from 2017-08-14T10:31:08

For the past 10 days athletes fans have had their eyes on London, where the world's best have competed at the world championships. It has been an action-packed meet where stars have fallen, new ...

114: Bondarchuk for Team Sports (with Derek Evely) from 2017-08-07T10:06:23

A history of training methods for team sports is essentially a history of adapting individual sports methods to the team environment. We frequently get asked how the methods of Dr. Anatoliy Bond...

113: The Stronghold (with Adam Kuehl) from 2017-07-31T08:02:29

In some sense athletes have an easy job: what they need to do is defined by clear rules, which allows coaches to make a solid game plan and training plan. But what happens when you throw the rul...

112: Win Like A Tar Heel (with Greg Gatz and Jonas Sahratian) from 2017-07-24T08:12:34

Every year the University of North Carolina ranks among the top universities in the Director's Cup race, given to the university with the most overall success across all sports. They have a trac...

111: Go Your Own Way (with Dan Noble) from 2017-07-17T09:42:04

Over the last dozen years Dan Noble has helped transform the Hill Academy from a brand new school to one of the top performing high schools in North America. How has he done it? By forging his o...

110: Another Look in the Mirror from 2017-07-10T16:00

No matter how hard we try, coaches cannot avoid making mistakes. What we can avoid is repeating the same mistakes twice. With the high school track season over, Nick takes the time on this week'...

109: Staying Focused (with Nick Folker) from 2017-07-03T10:57:24

Technology is often presented as a way to make coaching more efficient, but more often than not it just provides us with another distraction. As an elite coach and founder of tech start up  Listen

108: GAINz from 2017-06-26T10:15:35

Earlier this month Nick and Martin made the annual pilgrimage out to Vern Gambetta's GAIN event in Houston. With leading coaches and specialists from a wide variety of fields, it was a great ide...

107: Performance Nutrition (with Kyle Pfaffenbach) from 2017-06-19T09:42:09

Nutrition is a field with some exciting developments and trends, but it is also one filled with pseudoscience and gurus. On this week’s episode consultant and professor Kyle Pfaffenbach joins us...

106: Parenting Athletes from 2017-06-12T11:32:56

Whether they want to or not, parents play a large role in determine the success of their children. Part of this is in the genes they pass on, but a bigger part is in how they raise and nurture t...

105: Bison Strong (with Justin St. Clair) from 2017-06-05T08:38:01

If you are looking for the best throws coach in America, your journey might take you to Fargo, North Dakota. Justin St. Claire has turned North Dakota State University from a remote team into on...

104: Breaking Down Sports from 2017-05-29T16:00

Working with a new sport or athlete requires that you understand what they are working towards; the coach has to break down and analysis the needs of that sport. This is the first step in creati...

103: It's Rant Time Again from 2017-05-22T14:09:26

A few times a year we have to let off some steam and it's that time again. On this week's episode we discuss a few rants such as why we keep worshipping doped athletes, marathon weight room sess...

102: Finding Transfer (with Mark Bennett) from 2017-05-15T10:32:11

Finding transfer can be a difficult task in field sports, where "performance" is a difficult concept to quantify. But just because it may be difficult to find doesn't mean the search is fruitles...

101: Building Buy-In from 2017-05-08T08:40:49

The old saying goes that belief in a bad plan will be more effective than doubt in a good plan. The reason this saying lives on is because it is true: buy-in is one of the most critical factors ...

100: The Century from 2017-05-01T12:24:31

It has been two years since we started the HMMR Podcast and for our 100th episode we decided to switch things up a little. Rather than discuss training, we've invited on previous guests Dan Pfaf...

99: Robust Running (with John Pryor) from 2017-04-24T09:45:44

The problem with speed training for field sports is that speed can be difficult to transfer to the field of play. In his work with Japan Rugby and several professional clubs John Pryor has sough...

98: Chalk Up (with Reese Hoffa) from 2017-04-17T09:12:14

Olympic medalist and two-time world champion Reese Hoffa recently retired as perhaps the top shot putter of this century. His longevity and consistency helped him set a record with 138 competiti...

97: Extreme Ownership from 2017-04-10T09:17:53

A central tenant of strong leadership is being invested in and taking ownership of your team's tasks. Coaches are in a leadership role, but unfortunately not all coaches are strong leaders. This...

96: Complex Problems, Simple Solutions (with Nick Lumley) from 2017-04-03T09:32:35

Sometimes complex problems demand simple solutions. Scottish Rugby strength and conditioning coach Nick Lumley has learned this lessons first hand. Whether it comes to periodization or monitorin...

95: This and That from 2017-03-27T11:22:02

It's officially spring time and life is bustling all over the place. The same is true on the podcast where we have a hodgepodge of topics to cover on this week's episode including medicine ball ...

94: Multi-Directional Speed (with Ken Clark) from 2017-03-20T16:00

Speed is key in every sport, but not all speed is created equal. In many sports, maximum speed is not the game changer. Instead, it is how fast you can respond to the opponent, change direction,...

93: Without Weights from 2017-03-13T11:28:59

Strength coaches often take the weight room for granted. But what would you do if you did not have access to a bar and weights? On this week's podcast we look at strategies to get stronger witho...

92: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes (with Derek Evely) from 2017-03-06T09:53:06

Variation is a core training concept, but we tend to think of it as a way to avoid accommodation. What if it is more? What if it is a tool to drive you forward? Few coaches thing about how to us...

91: Always Compete from 2017-02-27T17:00

Competition is a key to getting better and Pete Carroll has built his coaching philosophy around that. On this week's episode we take a look in depth at Carroll's coaching philosophy, its benefi...

90: Method Man (with Bryan Mann) from 2017-02-20T10:39:10

Professor and practitioner Bryan Mann from the University of Missouri joins our episode for the third time to discuss turning ideas into methods. Many more coaches have now started to use veloci...

89: Q&A from 2017-02-13T08:55:11

For this week's episode we sent out a request for listener questions and you responded with a suggestions on a wide range of topics. We tackle them all head on, covering plyometrics, in-season s...

88: Jumping from 2017-02-06T16:15:32

Jumping is an integral part of athletic development and training for all power sports. But we have a little different approach to it than most coaches. On this episode we discuss using mutli-jum...

87: The Mentor (with Kelvin Giles) from 2017-01-30T10:21:31

After decades coaching elite track and field and rugby, Kelvin Giles has turned his attention more recently to youth development. Kids are no longer learning how to move, and we need to address ...

86: Simple Truths from 2017-01-23T10:33:31

The core fundamentals that guide our training are rarely the sexy things that will make us rich. Instead they are simple truths that simply work. On this episode Nick and Martin share some of th...

85: Married to the Job (with Danny and Katie MacKey) from 2017-01-16T12:09:27

Professional running coach Danny Mackey of the Brooks Beasts is literally married to his job. As he wrote about on HMMR Media last year, his team includes his wife, elite middle distance runner ...

84: Going Out On Top from 2017-01-09T10:59:53

A rush of athletes announce their retirement after every Olympics. For many, the reason to go is because they want to go out on top. Is that the right reason? In this week's episode Nick and Mar...

83: State of the Sport (with Vern Gambetta) from 2017-01-02T14:30:50

For the first time ever the HMMR Podcast and the GAINcast join forces to co-host the first episode of 2017. As the new year gets underway we chat about the state of training for sports with GAIN...

82: Olympic Lifting (with Matt Foreman) from 2016-12-26T15:47:56

Olympic weightlifting is a great tool to develop explosive power, but is it the best tool? Top weightlifting coach Matt Foreman joins the podcast this week to discuss the use of Olympic weightli...

81: Competition Planning from 2016-12-19T15:59:47

As the indoor track season is starting it's time to make sure you have a good plan for what competitions you'll compete in. As with other parts of training, an individualized approach is require...

80: Nick Rants Again from 2016-12-12T14:03:52

Every few months we need to let Nick blow off some steam or he will explode. On this week's episode we share some rants based on the latest news and trends in sports. We look at offseason traini...

79: Deutschland (with René Sack) from 2016-12-05T11:33:17

Germany is the world's dominant power in throwing. Despite having just 15% as many citizens as the US, they had twice as many finalists in the throws at this year's Olympic Games. To get an idea...

78: Thanksgiving from 2016-11-28T10:25:34

Thanksgiving is a time for thanks, and on this week's episode Nick and Martin give thanks to some of their mentors by sharing a few stories about how one moment can be pivotal in an athlete's de...

77: Fast Kids (with Joe McNab) from 2016-11-21T10:16:57

Top high school sprint coach Joe McNab has been producing some of the country's best sprinters and relays for decades at Notre Dame High School. With beginners the process has to be simple and h...

76: Ready Made Programs from 2016-11-14T12:28:14

Ready made programs have proliferated in the internet era. With a simple search coaches can find hundreds of programs they can take off the shelf and use with their athletes. On this week's epis...

75: Science of Nutrition (with Craig Pickering) from 2016-11-07T11:54:43

The nutrition world is so filled with gurus and pseudo science that it can be difficult to separate the truth from fiction. Olympian and HMMR Media sports science correspondent Craig Pickering j...

74: Equipment from 2016-10-31T10:13:17

Nick recently went through the process of remodeling and expanding his school's weight room and he learned some valuable lessons on getting the most out of your equipment in managing the project...

73: Take the Plunge from 2016-10-24T08:32:18

Every week we discuss a variety of strength and conditioning topics on the podcast, but being a good coach is as much about experience as anything we will chat about. As coaches we need to jump ...

72: How Speed Works (with Jonas Tawiah Dodoo) from 2016-10-17T11:50:25

We all talk about speed as if it were one simple thing, but it is a complex combination of factors. On this week's podcast Speedworks founder and elite sprint coach Jonas Tawiah Dodoo walks us t...

71: Looking in the Mirror from 2016-10-10T09:53:34

With school back in session and fall training starting up, it is the perfect time for Nick and Martin to take a look at the past year and see what they did wrong. Self-reflection is a critical p...

70: Records and Rio (with Kibwé Johnson and Benn Harradine) from 2016-10-03T09:30:54

Elite throwers Benn Harradine and Kibwé Johnson join the podcast for an end of season chat on a variety of topics. We discuss their impressions of Rio, preparing for the biggest stage, and how t...

69: Fastball (with Kyle Boddy) from 2016-09-26T12:23:08

What type of tools does it require to hurl a ball 100 miles per hour? Is throwing a baseball like throwing a javelin? And what type of training does it take? Kyle Boddy, president and founder of...

68: Get Organized from 2016-09-19T14:30:37

Get the most out of a training session is as much about how you do it than what you do. Optimal organization of training can make it efficient, more productive, better focused, and more benefici...

67: Fit It Into the Plan from 2016-09-12T12:44:27

In order to get the best results, strength coaches need to work with other coaches. Sometimes this is by choice, sometimes it isn't, but in both cases you need to figure out how to fit your meth...

66: Down Under (with Dale Stevenson) from 2016-09-05T12:16:31

Former Australian international shot putter Dale Stevenson has switched sides to help the Kiwis as New Zealand's High Performance Throws Co-ordinator. In this role he is also the coach of Tom Wa...

65: Olympic Recap from 2016-08-29T09:23:03

With the Olympics behind us, Nick and Martin take a look back at Rio to recap their impressions, their favorite performances, name athletes of the meet, and grade the performance of different co...

64: Build Your Own Method (with Greg Watson) from 2016-08-22T11:38:08

Greg Watson is one of the top young coaches in the country, having already guided Amanda Bingson to a US record in the hammer and producing regular stars now at Kansas State University. He has b...

63: Field Work and Olympic Preview from 2016-08-15T08:04:21

Coaches have many options for developing athletes. On the strength and conditioning side you have numerous options in the weight room and outside of it. On this episode of the podcast Nick talks...

62: The Warrior Way (with Lachlan Penfold) from 2016-08-08T14:09:09

This year the Golden State Warriors were the buzz of the basketball world after they achieved a record 73 wins in the season. As soon as a team gets successful, the search for the reasons why qu...

61: Anti-Doping (with Pierre-Jean Vazel) from 2016-08-01T12:55:02

We are less than a week from the start of the Olympics. But rather than talking about the athletes, the main story continues to be doping. More specifically, the topic is the failure of the curr...

60: Nick Rants from 2016-07-25T12:31:16

Nick is easily irritated, and sometimes he needs to let off some of that steam. On this episode we dive into a few of Nick's most recent rants and pet peeves, including his thoughts on theory vs...

59: Subjective Feedback (with Dan Pfaff) from 2016-07-18T16:00

In an era when coaches are searching out more and more objective data to evaluate training, master coach Dan Pfaff has been using more and more subjective data to assist him. Subjectivity has be...

58: Warming Up from 2016-07-10T20:09:07

Every training sessions starts with a warm up. We often focus our attention on the next parts of training, but hidden in the warm up are some of the most important aspects of training. It is a c...

57: The Program (with Bill Pendleton) from 2016-07-04T12:21:33

Every coach wants to build a program. They want to not just produce a good athlete, but set up a factory that keeps pumping out champions. That is exactly what Bill Pendleton has done with the t...

56: Sequencing from 2016-06-27T13:23:34

The effectiveness of your training doesn't just come down to what you do, but how you do it. Doing things in a different sequence can result in a completely different effect. On this episode of ...

55: Stress (with Bryan Mann) from 2016-06-20T12:24:13

Bryan Mann is well known for his research on velocity based training, but his interests are much more varied than that. On this week's podcast we invite Dr. Mann back on to discuss his work on t...

54: Building a Home Gym from 2016-06-13T09:55:18

Every athlete and coach dreams of setting up their own home gym. Both Nick and Martin have experience setting up home gyms and show that making your own training solution can be easy, inexpensiv...

53: Swim Time (with Nick Folker) from 2016-06-06T09:54:27

As opposed to many ground based sports, the search for transfer from strength training for swimmers can be difficult. But that makes the process more interested. On this episode we talk with pre...

52: Finding a Mentor from 2016-05-30T12:02:30

The most effective coaches development tool is finding a good mentor. Both Nick and Martin have had their careers shaped by some of the world's best mentors. On this episode they share their exp...

51: From Running to Throwing and Back Again (with Carrie Lane) from 2016-05-23T13:15:59

In various roles as a distance running coach, throwing coach, strength and conditioning coach, and physical performance specialist Carrie Lane has helped athletes in almost every capacity possib...

50: Science in Sport (with Craig Pickering) from 2016-05-16T08:32:44

The more we understand the complexity of training, the more coaches need to stay up on the latest developments in sports science. Our in-house sports science expert and former Olympic sprinter <...

49: To Drill or Not To Drill from 2016-05-09T09:35:39

As Nick wrote in a post last week, he is all for drills. Martin is more of a skeptic. But as usual, there are some common poi...

48: Mental Biases (with John Kiely) from 2016-05-02T11:44:03

Developing high-level performance is not an easy thing. There's a hugely complex mess of factors and science has taken a simplistic approach that, in the end, does not always provide us with the...

47: Testing from 2016-04-25T08:31:22

There is no such thing as evidence-based training without the evidence. Evidence for coaches comes from feedback. And a key form of feedback are performance tests. On this week's episode we disc...

46: Chasing Excellence (with John Godina) from 2016-04-18T09:29:58

When John Godina was a shot putter, he was THE man in the sport. His technique was smooth as silk and he simply did not lose. After setting the still standing NCAA record, winning four world tit...

45: Foreign Athletes in the NCAA from 2016-04-11T11:42:58

With immigration being a hot topic in this US presidential campaign season, we thought we would take a look at foreign athletes and how they should fit into the American collegiate system. On la...

44: eCoaching (with Dave Wollman) from 2016-04-04T09:08:45

With the rise of the internet has come the rise of the internet coach. But coaching from a distance poses unique challenges for both a programming and psychological point of view. Former SMU hea...

43: Genesis (with Glenn McAtee) from 2016-03-28T14:59:09

In the beginning, there was Glenn McAtee. McAtee's name is referenced on nearly every episode on the podcast for a good reason: he has been the major influence in Nick's career and the force tha...

42: World Indoors (with Adam Nelson) from 2016-03-21T15:09:01

Recording from Portland, Nick and Martin are joined by Olympic gold medalist Adam Nelson to analyze the competition, discuss coaching at competitions, mental preparation for bigs meets. Plus Ada...

41: Building a Team from 2016-03-14T08:47:54

Last week we talked about building a team culture, but before you have a culture you need a team. On this week's episode we share some ideas of getting kids to turn out and try your sport. For m...

40: Team Culture from 2016-03-07T09:11

Team culture can be as important to success as whatever methods you use as a coach. On this week's episode we talk about what team culture is, how to groom it, and how to adapt it to different s...

39: Beast Mode (with Noah Bryant) from 2016-02-29T12:20:57

Noah Bryant is one of the rare power athletes that achieved success in many sports. In the shot put he was a multiple-time NCAA champion and made Team USA. He has also put up world class numbers...

38: Meet Prep from 2016-02-22T10:34:43

On this week's episode it is time for another listener question. Top high school coach Bill Pendleton asks us: "Outside of throwing technique and lifting cycles, what can a coach do in practice ...

37: Becoming a Better Coach (with Vern Gambetta) from 2016-02-15T11:49:21

Coaching mentor Vern Gambetta joins us again to discuss the best ways to become a better coach. With the proliferation of coaching courses, websites, and other options to improve your know how, ...

36: Strength and Endurance (with Steve Magness) from 2016-02-08T08:28:30

Distance coach, writer, and podcaster Steve Magness joins us on this episode to talk about what endurance coaches miss when they think about strength training, and what strength coaches miss whe...

35: Movement Mastery (with Shawn Myszka) from 2016-02-01T13:16:53

Movement is the key to sport. As Vern always says, we need to train movements, not muscles. On this week’s podcast we are joined by NFL strength coach Shawn Myszka to discuss motor learning, mov...

34: Credit Where It's Due from 2016-01-25T10:12:23

If you follow tech news, you will hear more and more people talk about the rise of the "sharing economy." But in the training world the internet has brought with it a new wave of gurus that are ...

33: Technology in Training from 2016-01-18T11:22:17

If you ask people what has changed the most in training over the last decade or two, the first answer will most often be something related to technology. Technology has become a huge part of our...

32: Movement Screens (with Randy Ballard) from 2016-01-11T12:55:26

Screening movement has become a big trend in sports medicine and injury management. But what needs to go into a movement screen to make it effective? On this week's episode University of Illinoi...

31: General Development from 2016-01-04T10:07:36

Two weeks ago Nick and Martin discussed specific development and what they look for when picking specific strength exercises. On this week's episode the team takes a look at general development....

30: Review Time from 2015-12-28T08:19:54

With the year coming to a close, Nick and Martin review their own coaching performance over the last 12 months. They discuss what new things they tried, what things they royally screwed up this ...

29: Specific Development from 2015-12-21T09:03:15

On the podcast we often talk about specific strength and how we try to focus more energy on the specific developmental exercises (SDEs) where the competition movement and strength training conve...

28: Block Training (with Tony Ciarelli) from 2015-12-14T14:00:38

We often talk about traditional periodization methods and Bondarchuk's approach on the podcast, but these are hardly the only ways to put together a training plan. On this week's podcast guest c...

27: Nice to Do, Need to Do from 2015-12-07T10:16:46

Athletes have limited time and energy, therefore at a certain point coaches have to prioritize what they want to accomplish in training. This means separating the things that are nice to do with...

26: This Old Man (with Benn Harradine) from 2015-11-30T09:56:06

The body changes as it gets older. How does training need to change with it? On this week's episode HMMR Media's newest member Benn Harradine joins an exchange of ideas on this topic. He brings ...

25: Copy and Paste from 2015-11-23T09:35:34

On this week's episode we answer another listener question: what can we learn and take from an elite athlete's program. Obviously elite athletes are doing something right to get to that level. B...

24: The Coach's Attitude from 2015-11-16T09:15:19

Many coach's don't realize it, but their attitude and demeanor has a big impact on their athletes. In this episode of the podcast we give some examples of how a coach's attitude can have both po...

23: What's The Cost? (with Buddy Morris) from 2015-11-09T09:24:27

Knowing where you are going as a coach is essential, but you also have to know how you are going to get there. For example NFL players need to be explosive and need to train explosivity. But how...

22: Team Dynamics from 2015-11-02T09:53:11

On this week’s podcast Nick and Martin tackle their first listener question! The focus is on the advantages and disadvantages of training athletes of different levels together, tips on how to ge...

21: Great Expectations from 2015-10-26T09:56:02

We've all seen coach-athlete relationships break down, and rarely does it have to do with the abilities of the coach or athlete. Instead it often comes down to expectations not being fulfilled b...

20: Admitting Mistakes from 2015-10-19T08:00:05

We all make them, so why is it so hard for us to admit mistakes? Nick and Martin explore the reasons behind this difficulty and how coaches can work on imptovinh their ability to not only admit,...

19: Science of Speed (with Matt Jordan) from 2015-10-12T13:18:18

Speed is a common theme in our discussions on training. If you have listened to a few episodes you will continually hear us talking about how the effectiveness of maximal strength method is gene...

18: Tools of the Trade from 2015-10-05T09:31:37

What do you look for when you are buying some new implements or training equipment? Nick and Martin have a quick chat to discuss what they are looking for when shopping for new stuff. Whether it...

17: Velocity in Detail (with Bryan Mann) from 2015-09-28T07:47:44

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16: Strengths and Weaknesses from 2015-09-21T08:55:27

A common approach to strength training is to assess an athlete's weaknesses and focus training on those points. This makes sense at some level, but it also ignores an important variable in train...

15: Velocity-Based Training from 2015-09-14T12:07:12

Velocity-based training has been a buzz word in training circles recently. We are often skeptics with regards to new technology, but there are some real lessons to learn when the technology rela...

14: Mental Toughness (with Kibwé Johnson) from 2015-09-07T12:06:21

Football season is starting and that means coaches around the country are working hard to toughen up their athletes. By giving them grueling workouts in the summer sun the idea is that ...

13: What Makes Us Tick from 2015-08-31T07:58:19

For this week's episode we wanted to change the pace a little and let our listeners get to know a little bit more about us. Nick and I discuss some of the things that make us tick outside of tra...

12: The Offseason from 2015-08-24T07:34:47

The World Championships started on Saturday, meaning that the offseason is near for elite athletes. But for the rest of ...

11: Injuries (with Jason Young) from 2015-08-17T08:52:50

Unfortunately most athletes are hit with an injury at some point in their career. Smart training can significantly reduce the risk, but even then freak injuries can happen. Jason Young joins us ...

10: Implement It from 2015-08-10T09:27:28

This week's episode covers how to implement various weights of implements in training. This is a concept from the world of throwing and we start out by talking about the advantages of this strat...

9: Balance It (with Kevin McMahon) from 2015-08-03T09:00

Two-time Olympian Kevin McMahon joins us to discuss how athletes and coaches can properly balance the demands of training and life. Most atheltes to do not have the luxury of just focusing on tr...

8: Too Much from 2015-07-20T07:17:49

A good question for all coaches is “How much is too much?” We should ask this about all forms of programming, but it is ...

7: Bring Back Athleticism (with Vern Gambetta) from 2015-07-06T07:32:12

Legendary coach and fellow HMMR Media author Vern Gambetta joins us to discuss youth specialization. When is too early? What are the benefits of a multisport development plan? Vern and Nick prov...

6: The Pep Talk Without the Talk from 2015-06-22T13:33:59

Everyone has that one athlete. They turn out for the team with a ton of talent but are constantly late, miss practice, or are just plain not focused. What can we do for them? On this week's epis...

5: Antifragile (with Steve Magness) from 2015-06-08T08:29:58

Martin's recent post about the book Listen