Podcasts by Lee Taft Performance Podcast

Episode 111: Free Play is More Important Than You Know from 2022-05-02T11:30:58

Free Play is undervalued. If adults realized how crucial free play is for the development of athleticism and creativity, they would start to find time more time for it. Listen in as to why free ...

Episode 110: Can You Make A Left Hand Lay Up? from 2022-04-25T11:00:23

Youth basketball has a problem. The cart is being put before the horse. If youth players can't make a left-hand lay-up or dribble with their left hand, why are they paying huge amounts of money ...

Episode 109: Better Options from 2022-04-13T11:24:52

Any time we want to change something, we have to have a reason to do so. Parents who feel AAU is the only options need to know that it's one of the worst options for their child. 

There a...

Episode 108: Stop Flopping from 2022-04-04T11:02:36

Only a few things can make me want to turn a basketball game off, and flopping is one. I have argued against it for decades. There is no denying that flopping ruins the game. It destroys games, sea...

Episode 107: Shuffle, Lateral Run, or Both? from 2022-03-28T17:00:04

There has been a crazy trend of basketball coaches talking about not teaching their defenders to shuffle and ONLY laterally run. What a big mistake! Listen in as I break down many reasons why it's ...

Episode 106: Primary and Secondary Practice Focus from 2022-03-21T23:30:51

End your training sessions and practices with a WIN! Planning too much "stuff" in one practice is a sure way to eliminate wins. Concentrate on a few exercises and skills so the athletes can lear...

Episode 105: How To Give Basketball Players Context from 2022-03-14T12:30:14

Give your basketball players better context when teaching them a new skill, concept, or method. It is crucial to "catch" them at the moment. This awareness is where the magic of learning occurs....

Episode 104: Running Basketball Camps from 2022-03-07T12:30:56

If you want to make more significant impacts with your programs, you need to consider running basketball camps. They are a great way to fund your team's expenses, support your staff, and build y...

Episodes 103: Building your Basketball Program with a Phone Call from 2022-02-28T12:30:45

We have to stop thinking the only way to build your basketball program is by subjecting parents and kids to expensive AAU programs that require long weekends, lots of travel, and stress. There i...

Episode 102: Just Say No to Toes from 2022-02-21T12:30:45

Being on your toes is wrong!

We have to stop telling players to get off their heels and way up on the balls of their feet. This position causes slower movements during COD and increases ankle sp...

Episode 101: Building a Strong Basketball Program without AAU from 2022-02-14T12:30:41

How do you build a powerful basketball program without using AAU? Here is the 4-step system I have used for years to build a strong high school program.  

Episode 100: Don't Punish for Doing the Right Thing from 2022-02-06T12:30:41

I hate when coaches make players run lines for honest mistakes. Why is attempting to make the correct decision but executed wrong, missing a shot, or making a turnover punishable by running lines? ...

Episode 99: Ban The Beep Test from 2022-01-31T12:00

I will make many people mad, especially in the Physical Education World, but the Beep Test needs to go!

It teaches horrible running form, tells us what we already know- kids are not in shape. Co...

Episode 98: Building a Program Not a Team from 2022-01-24T12:00

A coach's most significant role is to build a strong program from the feeder system through the varsity level. If not, the program will never be consistent. Don't confuse wins and loses with a well...

Episode 97: Why Not Strength Training for Basketball from 2022-01-17T12:00

It's tough to define a solid reason why NOT to strength training. It benefits in so many ways, and not being strong is showcased when seen—improvement of performance, reduction in potential injury,...

Episode 96: When to Go Live on New Skill from 2022-01-10T12:00

There is way too much skill work going on for too long without live-action. Live-action teaches us if players are transferring the skill to game action usability. In the early stages, using a no-de...

Episode 95: Words to Help Communicate Our Training from 2022-01-03T12:00

It's sloppy coaching not to use specific or direct words to help athletes and other coaches understand what you want. When we use very general words, but the situation demands specific terms, we...

Episode 95: Words to Help Communicate Our Training from 2022-01-03T12:00

It's sloppy coaching not to use specific or direct words to help athletes and other coaches understand what you want. When we use very general words, but the situation demands specific terms, we...

Episode 94: Get Rid Of GPA to Play from 2021-12-28T12:00

This is a huge rant of mine—kids who are being punished because of low GPAs in schools and can't play basketball. If kids are simply not completing the work, exhibit...

Episode 93: Pre-Ads and Basketball from 2021-12-20T12:00

Nothing infuriates me more than parents who yell, scream and belittle their youngsters when teaching them basketball. It is such abusive, irresponsible, and punishable behavior. We have to continue...

Episode 92: Tactical On-Ball Defense from 2021-12-13T12:00

When coaching on-ball defense, you have to find players that are okay with getting beat now and again- and still willing to get back in the game and fight. Tactically, you have to support aggressiv...

Special Episode: Ty Terrell, Trevor Rappa, and Lee Talk Agility from 2021-12-10T12:00

Sit in on a Virtual Round Table Conversation with two top professionals - you don't want to miss this! Ty, Trevor, and I dove deep into the various components of agility and what makes it differ...

Episode 91: How to Properly Use Drills and When to Use Them from 2021-12-06T12:30

The problem with drills is they often become the lead. Coaches tend to use drills more than"Live Situations." Players end up not learning how to read their environment and make decisions. They l...

Episode 90: Moving into Open Space from 2021-11-29T12:00

Coaches often get in their own way when it comes to coaching movement on offense. They have their players cut non-stop. In theory, it sounds great, but what happens is players often are in the idea...

Episode 89: Basketball Drill Selection from 2021-11-22T12:00

We must stop picking drills randomly off the internet. If you know exactly what you are looking for, feel free to use the internet to find it. Basketball coaching is about solving problems, and the...

Episode 88: Big Rocks First from 2021-11-15T12:00

When teaching basketball players a skill, focus on the big rocks to have single attention during the learning phase. If you try to coach all the big rocks and little rocks simultaneously, they can'...

Episode 87: Being a Basketball Mentor from 2021-11-08T12:00

Being a mentor might be the most important aspect of the coaching profession. Basketball coaches need to take this role seriously. Too many coaches take the job for granted and are not the leader p...

Episode 86: Basketball Planning - Allow the Ugly from 2021-11-01T11:30

Some of the greatest basketball players have never had formal coaching. They learned from the streets! They mastered the game because they stayed on the courts. When we put our practice or training...

Episode 85: Why Train Basketball Deceleration from 2021-10-26T11:00

Deceleration, for a basketball player, has two purposes. The first is to physically train the CNS and muscular system to be able to hand load. The second is to prepare the player for a change of di...

Episode 84: Teaching both Technical&Tactical Skills (With Lee Taft) from 2021-10-18T16:00

When improving the retention of your basketball players, it's essential to give them context. A way to accomplish this is by putting them in a tactical situation to see the need for proper techn...

Episode 83: Defensive Culture from 2021-10-12T17:00

You can't just say you want a better defensive culture, and it will happen. You MUST be willing to create the habits that will ultimately lead to a better culture on defense. Learn some fundamental...

Episode 82: Flexibility&Fundamentals (With Brady Howe) from 2021-10-04T09:00

Come and enjoy a great talk with Brady Howe, VP of Health and Performance for the Phoenix Suns. Brady shares what it is like to be adaptable and flexible to ensure players get what they need. He...

Episode 81: Prepare the Feet&Ankles (With Lee Taft) from 2021-09-27T15:30

In my mind, the most crucial area to prepare a basketball player in is their feet and ankles. If they have the appropriate range of motion and stability in the feet and ankles, they can move eff...

Episode 80: Developing a Speed Philosophy (With Lee Taft) from 2021-09-20T09:00

Do you have a philosophy on how you want to train your basketball players for speed? If not, it is vital to create a philosophy with skills that can be practiced daily. Having a philosophy but n...

Episode 79: Building Ultimate Basketball Speed (With Lee Taft) from 2021-09-13T11:00

Coaches must stop dominating training with conditioning. This means working in bursts of speed from 1-2 seconds, 3-5 seconds, or possibly 6-7 second bouts. Typically my drills last 1-3 seconds b...

Episode 78: Connecting Words to Desired Footwork (With Lee Taft) from 2021-09-06T09:00

It is critical to help communicate between players and coaches - have a language both players and coaches understand. When a coach uses general words, it can often lead to a lack of complete und...

Episode 77: Don't Tell Athletes To Get Too Low (With Lee Taft) from 2021-08-30T08:00

One of the most frustrating things for me to hear is when coaches yell, "Get Lower"! These two words can kill athletes' lateral quickness. Being low is relative to the play, sport, and individua...

Episode 76: Organization for Camps, Practices, Lessons (With Lee Taft) from 2021-08-23T11:00

If you are not good at planning, then learn it! Planning and being organized will sell your program as much as anything. It isn't uncommon for parents to enroll their children at a different sch...

Episode 75: One Skill Per Workout To Increase Results (With Lee Taft) from 2021-08-16T11:00

We know better, but we want to stuff as much into a workout as possible for some reason. If you can do no more than 1-2 skills per speed training workout, your athletes' learning and results wil...

Episode 74: Organizing for Speed (With Lee Taft) from 2021-08-09T11:00

The problem, I feel, most coaches have with giving the proper rest period to develop speed is they don't feel they can provide that much time. It's all about planning. If you know the athletes w...

Episode 73: Footwork Choices (With Lee Taft) from 2021-08-02T11:00

There are way too many times when we think we can decide on the footwork pattern the athlete needs to take in a team sports environment. The reality is the athlete subconsciously will choose a f...

Episode 72: Lateral Run vs Crossover (With Lee Taft) from 2021-07-19T11:00

One of the mysteries of human movement is why coaches refuse to abide by human laws of motion. Teaching athletes to use the traditional crossover is an example of not understanding human motion....

Episode 71: Deceleration vs Change of Direction Training (With Lee Taft) from 2021-07-12T05:00

It is essential to understand the difference between change of direction training and deceleration training. Deceleration training typically deals with stopping and not going in a new direction....

Episode 70: Why is the Backpedal Critical? (With Lee Taft) from 2021-07-05T05:00

The backpedal is so critical on many levels. It allows us to have a great evaluation tool and strategy to challenge the athletes. We look to challenge the toe, foot, and ankle for the lower body...

Episode 69: 7 Movement Patterns (With Lee Taft) from 2021-06-28T04:00

This podcast is a teaching tool for the various methods, strategies, and principles I have used to build my speed and performance model and systems. Let's dive into the 7 Movement Patterns that ...

Episode 68: Make Youth Sports Fun Again (With VJ Stanley) from 2021-06-06T12:00

VJ Stanley, Founder of Balanced Excellence, is a world of knowledge. He shares his approach to making youth sports fun again. Coach Stanley dives into how learning is not being approached the ri...

Episode 67: Self- Organization (With Lee Taft) from 2021-05-17T04:00

This topic will be around for the long haul! Self-Organization is one of the polarizing topics that keep the conversation going. As I see it, the problem is we do not have enough coaches to dist...

Episode 66: Merging Sports Performance&Business Coaching (With Judah Boulet) from 2021-05-02T14:00

Judah Boulet brings a vast amount of experience to this week's show. A performance coach and business owner, he merged his experiences and has become a business coach specializing in helping sta...

Episode 65: Cultivating a Winning Culture (With Brian Harrington) from 2021-04-25T16:00

A great all-around coach, Brian Harrington delivers beneficial advice and direction by sharing how his system works, cultivating a winning "team"- his staff, the importance of treating athletes ...

Episode 64: Real World Knowledge (With Mike Robertson) from 2021-04-18T16:00

It was such a pleasure to have Coach Mike Robertson on the show. Mike is one of the top professionals and has impacted the "game" by helping his clients and athletes from all walks of life achie...

Episode 63: Rugby and Sports Performance (With Dallas Price) from 2021-04-07T04:00

Coach Dallas Price, owner and founder of Rock Fitness in Toronto, Canada, shares pure gold in the episode. She is a very talented performance coach, as well as a Rugby coach. Coach Price shares ...

Episode 62: Redefine Your Fitness, Health&Performance (With Raph Ruiz) from 2021-04-04T13:00

One of the most accomplished S&C coaches in the profession, Coach Raph Ruiz shares his methods and concepts behind his training methods. I have followed Coach Ruiz for years, and he inspires me ...

Episode 61: How to Building a Solid Online Business from the Ground Up (With Matt Lachine) from 2021-03-21T04:00

Coach Matt Lachine shares in great detail how he has grown a strong training business specializing in hockey and tennis - during the pandemic! Matt decided to adapt and pivot his business during...

Episode 60: Decision-Making Drives Coaching (With Casey Wheel ) from 2021-03-14T11:30

If you don't know who coach Casey Wheel is, you definitely don't want to miss this show. He is such a talented performance coach with a great vision of what training should be. In this podcast, ...

Episode 59: Keeping the Taft Name Alive in Sports Performance (With Jen Taft) from 2021-02-28T05:00

What an honor for me to have Jen Taft, Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Louis University! And of course, super honored because she is my niece and keeping the Taft sports na...

Episode 58: Compound Performance (With Kyle Dobbs) from 2021-02-08T12:00

A homerun show! Kyle Dobbs is one of the best performance professionals and business mentors I have ever met. Coach Dobbs delivered so much impactful information into this episode - this is a mu...

Episode 57: Posture and Position (With Dr. Michelle Boland) from 2021-01-24T07:00

This week's show is a must-listen! Dr. Michelle Boland explains in-depth her 5-principles for coaching, which are so important on many levels. She discusses the importance of having a coach and ...

Episode 56: MVP Academy (With Joshua Martin) from 2020-12-28T13:00

Coach Joshua Martin of MVP Academy in Kapaa, Hawaii, shares his unique academy and how he develops youth athletes' to reach beyond their athletic potential. This interview will give you a totall...

Episode 55: Coaching Middle School Athletes (With Jeff Fellure) from 2020-12-28T12:30

Jeff Fellure of Fellure Sports Performance enlightens us about the importance of training middle school athletes the proper way from the start. He talks about how important it is for the MS athl...

Episode 54: Power of Online Training Done Right (With Courtney Delks&James Lujan) from 2020-11-29T12:00

Courtney Delks and James Lujan break down the power of training athletes online using a specific model. During this time of Covid19, they each share their perspective on how athletes need to sta...

Episode 53 Breakthroughs with Breathing and How it Supports Performance (With Dr. Andy Galpin) from 2020-09-22T10:00

Dr. Any Galpin shares his knowledge and experience on breakthroughs with breathing and how it can positively support performance in athletes and clients. Dr. Galpin also tells his thoughts on de...

Episode 52 Integrated Cient-Centered Model (With Dr. Ryan Chow) from 2020-09-08T10:00

Don't miss out as Dr. Ryan Chow walks us through his integrative client-centered model, how he deals with movement solutions to help clients learn, his description of proper form and function, a...

Episode 51 Large Group College Training (With Cameron Josse) from 2020-08-25T10:00

This episode is with one of the most exciting young coaches who has made a tremendous impact on the private sector and is now leaving his mark with a Division 1 football team. Cameron Josse shar...

Episode 50 Let's Talk Sprinting (With Jonas Dodoo) from 2020-08-11T11:00

Jonas Dodoo is one of the premier sprint coaches in the world delivered loads of amazing information during this podcast. He went deep into the phases of acceleration, why foot position, ankle s...

Episode 49: S&C in a Large High School (With Garrett Buschjost) from 2020-08-04T11:00

Garrett Buschjost shares his process of being a strength and conditioning coach in a large high. He breaks down his system, programming, and scheduling. This isn't always an easy job, but he exp...

Episode 48 What's Up With Jimmer Fredette from 2020-07-28T11:00

This is one of my favorite interviews on many levels. Jimmer, AKA my nephew, shares what he is doing during Covid-19 and what his training regimen is. He also discusses what the NBA, Euroleague,...

Episode 47: Up Close and Personal with The Speed Guy's Daughters ( With Jae and Bailee Taft) from 2020-07-21T11:00

Spent a few minutes with a couple of female basketball players who happen to share my last name. I decided to inviting my two daughters, and point guards, to take a few minutes to about how it w...

Episode 46: Posture and Position (With Diane Vives) from 2020-07-14T11:00

Diane Vives is one of the great instructors in the fitness progression. She will breakdown the importance of posture and position as it relates to sound and safe movement. Diane talks about the ...

Episode 45: Hi-Lo System and Importance of Aerobic Capacity (With Mike Tucker) from 2020-07-07T11:00

What a honor to have a very talented young strength coach share his speed development program. Mike Tucker is a strength coach at Villinova University and is doing some amazing work with his ath...

Episode 44: How Strength Changes Makes a Difference (With Jeremy Hartman) from 2020-06-30T11:00

Jeremy Hartman, one of the top power lifting coaches, shares how he uses strength training to change athletes and programs all the way from the youth to elite level athletes. A great example of ...

Episode 43: Using Diverse Knowledge to Improve Performance (With Ryan Hopkins) from 2020-06-23T11:00

One characteristic of great coaches is the willingness to devote large amounts of time to learning and always striving to be better. Ryan Hopkins, owner of Soho Strength Lab, is the perfect exam...

Episode 42: Importance of Foundational Movement (With Zach Dechant) from 2020-06-16T11:00

One of the best baseball strength coaches, and creator of the book Movement over Maxes, Zach talks about how important the foundation of movement must be to advance to later stages of developmen...

Episode 41 Analyze and Correct Biomechanics (With Loren Landow) from 2020-06-09T11:00

The head strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos and owner of Landow Performance stopped by to deliver a clinic! Coach Loren Landow is highly sought after for his ability to analy...

Episode 40 Sound Coaching Principles (With Vince McConnell) from 2020-06-02T11:00

Vince McConnell is one of the most experienced and intelligent coaches I have had the privilege to  interview. Coaching since the early 80's, his experience and use of sound principles are so ev...

Episode #39 How to Create a System of Managing Large Groups (With Bobby Smith) from 2020-05-26T11:00

Bobby Smith is one of the best at creating a system that allows large groups of athletes to be trained seamlessly. Listen as coach Smith addresses how they built their training facility to mange...

Episode 38: Inspiring Young Soccer Players On and Off the Field (With Erica Suter) from 2020-05-19T11:00

It is incredible to have such a high quality coach working with our youth. Erica is a great soccer skills coach and S&C coach, but more importantly a mentor for our youth. Listen how she inspire...

Bonus Episode: Movement Foundations (With Team Resilient Performance) from 2020-05-13T13:25:12

Episode 37: Spot on Points to Help You Understand Your Nutrition (William Maloney) from 2020-05-12T11:00

Nutrition is one of those topics that can confuse people, but in this show, William Maloney absolutely makes spot on points to help us all understand it better. William goes into meal prep, pre ...

Episode 36: Stories&Concepts on How to be the Best Coach (With Martin Rooney) from 2020-05-05T11:00

One of the most inspirational presenters and coaches in the profession! Martin shares tremendous stories and concepts to drive home important points around being the best coach you can be, no ma...

Episode 35: Developing Multi-Directional Power (With Jason Feairheller) from 2020-04-28T11:30

What an awesome look into how coach Jason Feairheller focuses on developing multi-directional power in his athletes. He points out the very key points that make that happen, but using proper pro...

Episode 34: The Musts List to be Successful in Business (With Ryan Lee) from 2020-04-21T11:00

The reason I have had the success I have in the public eye with my speed training is because of Ryan Lee and the work we did together 15-16 years ago. Listen to how Ryan breaks down the must do ...

Episode 33: Using Science with Coaching (Dr. Matt Jordan) from 2020-04-14T11:00

One of the most in depth shows I have recorded. Dr. Matt Jordan dives into topics of ACL recovery, data associated with ground reaction force and asymmetries, and how to use feedback in a purpos...

Episode 32: Importance in Having Systems and Organization When Coaching Track and Field (With Latif Thomas) from 2020-04-07T11:00

You've got to listen to one of the premiere track and field coaches in the profession, Latif Thomas, talk shop. If you want to be successful, then it is a must to have systems and be organized. ...

Episode 31: Let's Talk Sprinting (With Dr. Ken Clark) from 2020-03-31T11:00

Ken Clark is one of the best sprint researchers, as well as coaches, in the business. He has such a great delivery of information such as why ground reaction force, stiffness, posture, is so imp...

Episode 30: Strategies&Reasons How Athletes, Coaches,&Executives Think (With Brian Levenson) from 2020-03-24T11:00

This was one of the most powerful shows to date. Mental Performance Training is so overlooked. Brian dives deep into strategies and reasons why it is important to understand how athletes, coache...

Episode 29: Technology to Increase Athletic Performance (With Rob Harris) from 2020-03-17T11:30

Listen to one of the top S&C at the highest college level discuss how he uses technology to increase performance of his athletes. Rob has been tremendously effective at using motion analysis to ...

Episode 28: Models, Assessments, and More (With Ty Terrell) from 2020-03-10T11:00

Ty Terrell dives into models, assessments, movement quality, feedback, and so much more. What a talented coach with a great view of performance. You will enjoy this interview very much!

Episode 27: How to Create a Team (With Geralyn Coopersmith) from 2020-03-03T12:00

Geralyn Coopersmith is one of the best in the fitness business when it comes to evaluating and bringing people together, regardless if its a team of personal trainers or a corporate team. She is...

Episode 26: Four Pillars that are Often Overlooked (With Cristian Plascencia) from 2020-02-25T12:00

There are 4 pillars that Crisitian talks about that are so important and we as professional often overlook; Breathing, Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep. Cristian also talks about the importance of...

Episode 25: The Importance of Chaos to Develop Athleticism (Robert Dos Remedios) from 2020-02-18T12:30

Listen to one of the greatest strength coaches of our time discuss how important learning is in a “chaotic” environment. When athletes are forced to solve problems they learn and become better!

Episode 24: Why Fascial Training is Important to Movement (With Bill Parisi) from 2020-02-11T12:30

One of the most fascinating interviews I have done on a topic we all need to understand. Coach Parisi goes deep into Fascial Training which is so important to all our movements and training. Gre...

Episode 23: How to Coach Through Language and Proper Understanding of the Learner (With Nick Winkelman) from 2020-02-04T12:30

An amazing looking into how Nick Winkelman coaches through language and proper understanding of the learner. He is masterful at delivering information.

Episode 22: Become a Stronger Version of Yourself (With Jason Ferruggia) from 2020-01-28T12:30

Jason has one of the most inspirational stories of how he transformed his personal life to benefit all areas of his life, including his business. Listen as Jason shares the beginning, the strugg...

Episode 21: Leadership and Culture (With Alan Stein, Jr.) from 2020-01-21T12:30

An inspirational interview, Alan Stein, Jr. talks about the code at which he lives. He includes how he helps coach leadership and culture in the organizations he works with. Alan discusses how h...

Episode 20: Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance (With Sue Falsone) from 2020-01-14T12:00

Sue Falsone shares many topics from her book, "Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance". that are so imperative to understand as professionals. She shares how structure must be considered vs ...

Episode 19: How to Accomplish Goals with Drive and Competitiveness (With Rachel Cosgrove) from 2020-01-07T12:00

Listen to this amazing story of how Rachel's drive and competitiveness allowed her to accomplish amazing physical feats, as well as business feats. She is truly inspirational and one of the top ...

Episode 18: How to Help Basketball Players Be Explosive and Stay Healthy (With Andrea Hudy) from 2019-12-31T12:00

Listen to how Andrea helps basketball players be explosive to perform at a high level, but also stay healthy to stay on the court.

Episode 17: The Difference Between a Real Squat and a Hinge Pattern (With Bill Hartman) from 2019-12-24T12:00

Bill talks about the difference between a real squat and a hinge pattern. He discusses how the pelvis and sacrum orient to create motion and position. Bill also discusses the prediction model an...

Episode 16: How to Develop Culture from a Different Perspective (With Donnie Maib) from 2019-12-17T12:00

Donnie Maib lets us know how to develop a culture from a different perspective. He even gives some incredible advice on making sure athletes are working in appropriate range of motions for their...

Episode 15: In the Mind of one of Fastest Women in the World (With Carmelita Jeter) from 2019-12-10T12:00

How a World and Olympic Champion gained confidence through dedication to her sport. Success came through hard word and accepting responsibility for her actions.

Episode 14: What is the Real Meaning of Functional Performance (With Josh Henkin) from 2019-12-03T12:00

Josh Henkin explains what we know about WHY we use various exercises. He also gives us a look at what is functional performance and why we need to know about it.

Episode #13- A New Way to Look at Gaining Success with Speed Work (With Tony Holler) from 2019-11-26T12:00

Have a listen as Coach Holler shares why beating athletes down into complete fatigue isn't a great idea if you want them to be fast. A totally new way to look at gaining success with speed work....

Episode 12: First Female Professional Baseball S&C Coach Shares Her Journey (With Rachel Balkovec) from 2019-11-19T12:00

Rachel is known as the first professional baseball strength coach, however she is so much more. She is an innovative professional who learned to develop strategies to gain the most from her athl...

Episode 11: How to Athletes Deal with Stress (With Mark Fitzgerald) from 2019-11-12T10:00

Mark helps us understand the stresses professional athletes go through on a daily basis. He dives into the management of travel, high level NHL competition, nutrition, routine assessment of body...

Episode 10: Being a Major College S&C Coach Molded His Path Today (With Bo Sandoval) from 2019-11-05T12:00

Bo shares how being a collegiate strength coach and working with various sports helped develop his ability to train athletes of all sports. He discusses the massive undertaking of being the head...

Episode 09: Creating Philosophy with Early Influences (With Duane Carlisle) from 2019-10-29T11:00

Duane dives into where he is now and how he was cultivated by many professionals who took the time to mentor him. Gain insight into how Duane’s early years as a performance facility owner led hi...

Episode 08: Becoming a Powerful Force in the Baseball Industry (With Eric Cressey) from 2019-10-22T11:00

Listen to how Eric's exploits early in his career in other sports led him to be one of the greatest baseball strength coaches, and overall strength coaches, in the profession. Eric even discusse...

Episode 07: How to Run a Speed Training Business and Manage a Staff (With Justin Kavanaugh) from 2019-10-15T12:00

Listen to Justin share his experiences developing his staff and how he has been successful with managing his speed and performance facility. Justin also shares how he oversees working with youth...

Episode 06: Transitioning from College S&C to a Private Facility (With David Padilla) from 2019-10-08T11:00

David Padilla gives us an idea of what is involved when it comes to the transition of being a college strength and conditioning coach to working in a sports performance facility environment. 

Episode 05: A Master of Coaching Young Athletes and While Keeping Them Engaged (With Dave Gleason) from 2019-10-01T11:00

If there is any doubt about how to work with youth athletes listen to Coach Gleason share how he engages athletes of all ages and abilities and makes them all feel world-class. Coach shares his ...

Episode 04: Work Magic with Elite and Beginning Athletes while Keeping it Simple (With Boo Schexnayder) from 2019-09-24T11:00

An amazing interview with one of the most experience and talented coaches in the athletics, Coach Boo Schexnayder. Listen as he shares what to look for when teaching pure acceleration, how to de...

Episode 03: Why Some Warm-Up Methods are Outdated and Needs to Change (With Pete Bommarito) from 2019-09-17T11:00

Join Coach Bommarito as he shares what a true “warm-up” should consist of to prepare athletes and why being strong is so much more important. Coach goes deep into why training the feet, ankle, l...

Episode 02: Why It is so Important to be Organized and Have a System (With Joe Kenn) from 2019-09-10T11:00

Listen to this in depth podcast with Joe Kenn of the Carolina Panthers as he talks about the steps that need to be taken to work with large teams and be able to coach multiple players at once. C...

Episode 01: Models of Skills are Important to Coaching (Dan Pfaff) from 2019-09-03T11:00

Legendary Track and Field Coach, Dan Pfaff, shares why having a model of skills is so important to being able to coach and assess athletes. He also shares how he views gate analysis, cuing, vari...

Welcome to the Complete Sports Performance Podcast from 2019-08-26T21:27:22

Listen in and learn what the Complete Sports Performance Podcast is all about. The owner and CEO of Athletes Acceleration, Pat Beith, spares no details about Athletes Acceleration new headquarte...