Iron Game Chalk Talk with Ron McKeefery

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comPaul Jackson is in his third season as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Mississippi, Jackson's hard work and leadership have helped the Ole Miss program improve each year. With players that are noticeably stronger, faster and better able to run Freeze's tempo offense, the Rebels have achieved back-to-back-to-back bowl appearances and wins in Jackson's first two years with the program.Jackson came to Oxford after spending 2011 at Southern Miss, where he oversaw the strength and conditioning for the entire USM athletics department with direct responsibility over the football program. His one season In Hattiesburg saw the football team soar to its best record in school history at 12-2, a Conference USA championship and a victory in the Hawaii Bowl.Jackson arrived in Hattiesburg after serving the 2010 season as the Director of Athletic Conditioning for Football at Miami (Ohio). In his lone season at Miami, Jackson helped lead the Redhawks to the 2010 MAC championship and a victory in the 2011 GoDaddy.Com Bowl, while becoming the only team in NCAA history to go from double-digit losses one year to double-digit wins the next (1-11 in 2009 to 10-4 in 2010).From 2007-10, Jackson served as an assistant strength coach at LSU, working directly with the Tigers football and volleyball teams. During his time in Baton Rouge, Jackson won an SEC and national championship with the football team as well as three consecutive SEC Western Division and one SEC championship with the volleyball team. While working for the Tigers, Jackson worked under and was mentored by strength and conditioning legend Tommy Moffitt.A native of White Plains, New York, Jackson got his start in the business as a Professional Intern Strength Coach with the NFL's New York Giants. He also spent time as a Performance Enhancement Specialist at the Parisi Speed School in Garwood, N.J., where the focus is sport-specific speed and agility training as well as combine preparation.Jackson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.During his college days at Montclair State (N.J.), Jackson lettered in football, spending time at both fullback and linebacker. He earned a B.S. in physical education in 2006 and later received an M.S. in kinesiology from LSU in 2009.In This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.How he established a culture when he arrived at Ole Miss.How he works within the 5 Strength Coach rule to provide accountability to his athletes.His Winter Program for the football team.Advice for young coaches just getting into the field.Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comIn the summer of 2013, Skinner became the first full-time sports dietitian for the NFL's Washington Redskins. After an early career in the U.S. Army, Skinner attended Georgia State University to earn an undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and was hired as the director of sports nutrition with the Georgia Tech Athletic Association. After 10 years supporting Georgia Tech student-athletes, he moved to a similar role at the University of Virginia.Combining his two careers, Skinner took an opportunity to work with the United States Naval Special Warfare Command in the support of special operators. Skinner was one of the founding members of CPSDA.In This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Sports Nutrition field.What is universal amongst all the populations he has worked with.Recommendations for organizations that don't have a Sports RD.How to best advocate for a Sports RD.Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comDan Trink is the director of training operations at Peak Performance in New York City, where he trains a full roster of clients and athletes. He also sits on the advisory board for Men’s Fitness magazine in the category of sport performance.Trink is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), the highest level of certification bestowed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and is a USA Weightlifting (USAW) sport performance coach. He also earned a level 3 certification from the Poliquin International Certification Program, an honor reserved for trainers who have coached athletes at the national championship level and have placed in the top 10 percent at their events.A member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Trink was among the first group to receive the Precision Nutrition Sports and Exercise Nutrition Certification and is a modulation practitioner for BioSignature, a nutrition and lifestyle approach that optimizes hormonal balance in clients and athletes.Trink has published articles and has been cited as a source for leading health and fitness websites and magazines, including Men’s Fitness, Greatist, T-Nation, Livestrong, Bliss Tree, and Refinery 29. His name has appeared in the Huffington Post and other general media outlets.Trink also coaches for the Personal Trainer Development Center (PTDC), an international organization whose mission is to improve the quality of the personal training industry. As a network expert, he provides approval and verification for articles submitted to the Greatist health and fitness website.Trink was responsible for the strength and conditioning program of middleweight boxer Matthew Macklin in preparation for his WBO title fight held in March 2012 at Madison Square Garden. He has also worked with 2012 NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert and countless international-level jiu-jitsu practitioners and mixed martial arts fighters.A featured presenter on nutrition and strength training at the corporate and international levels, Trink has specialty certifications in TRX suspension training system, FMS (functional movement screen), DVRT functional integrated movement, and Dynamax medicine ball training.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.Motivation to write the book: High Intensity 300What his book is about.How he evaluates a new client.Common issues he sees in clients whether you are the Common Joe or Pro Athlete.The best piece of coaching advice he has received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comJim Wendler is the creator and author of 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training Method for Raw Strength.  He is a 3 time letter winner at the University of Arizona (football), has squatted 1000lbs in competition and has totaled 2375lbs.  He continues to write, train and work with a variety of athletes. In This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.Process of coming up with 5,3,1.Why he wrote "Beyond 5,3,1".Common mistakes he sees from Coaches using 5,3,1.His personal comeback from injury.How he would design a 8 week Football program.Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comJeff Nichols, CSCS graduated from Troy University with a BS in Exercise Physiology. From there, he became an Assistant Strength Coach for Troy University for 18 months before joining the Navy in October 2002. Nichols was a member of SEAL Team 5 from May 2003 to April 2007, then a member of SEAL Team 6 from May 2007 to October 2013. During that time, Nichols was the Active Duty Human Performance Department Head with SEAL Team 6. Nichols is currently an Exercise Physiologist for 2XU Founder of Apex Human Performance in Virginia Beach, VirginiaIn This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.Why he choose to open his own business, and who his ideal client is.How he goes about seeking out experts to learn and network.How he gets his athletes to be compliant and understand time management.How he builds trust with his athlete to get good information.How he evaluates and individualizes programs for a wide range of athletes.What values has he taken from his SEAL Team Experience and applied to developing his athletes.Recommendations for getting your athletes locked in to the moment, and to establish a winning culture.Recommendations to coaches who recruit, on questions to ask during the recruitment process to identify your guys.Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comCoach Clif Marshall enters his seventh year as the Performance Director at Ignition® where he is responsible for the design and implementation of both the strength and speed programs for all athletes. With more than 13 years of professional experience, Marshall has trained over 250 NFL® players since 2007, including first round draft picks, Super Bowl Champions and Pro Bowlers. Luke Kuechly, the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year in the NFL, has been one of Marshall’s most notable clients the last three off seasons. Other current Pro Bowlers include Geno Atkins, Devin McCourty, and Terence Newman. Under Marshall’s direction, Ignition has trained over 30 NFL Combine Top Performers and a number of NFL Players who hold all-time combine records for their position groups. Currently, Ignition and Coach Marshall have trained at least one player on all 32 NFL clubs.Marshall recently accepted a position with the NFL to be a Fitness Ambassador for the NFL Up! Program. Marshall will write articles, interact with fans via social media, and produce video content with his top performing NFL clients at Ignition. With Coach Marshall, Ignition® has been featured in Muscle Fitness®, USA Today®, CBS® Sports and on ESPN.com. Prior to his role as Performance Director at Ignition®, Marshall served as a strength and conditioning assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals®. He continues to work weekly with the Cincinnati Bengals® as a consultant to Head Strength Coach, Chip Morton.Coach Marshall came to Cincinnati after serving as a strength assistant for the University of Louisville. He assisted the football squad in achieving two conference titles and two Liberty Bowl victories. He also helped 15 athletes move from the college ranks to the NFL. Marshall continues to work as a consultant to some of the top NCAA athletic programs in the country.Marshall, who is 33 years old, is a graduate of the University of Louisville where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Exercise Science Sports Medicine and his Masters of Arts in Teaching of Physical Education. He is also certified as a CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and USA Weightlifting.Clif is active in Christian non-profit organizations including Focus Ministries, The Lord’s Gym and Athletes in Action.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.How he develops lasting relationships with his athletes and coaches.Feeding the homeless in Cincinnati.Speed development techniques and tools.Typical Combine Prep training day and program.The best piece of coaching advice he has received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comBill Parisi is an internationally recognized fitness business expert and the founder and C.E.O. of the Parisi Speed School. Bill holds a degree in finance from Iona College and was a multiple-time NCAA Division I All-American in track and field while at Iona. Bill competed at the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials in the javelin throw. After graduating college in 1990, Bill attended the University of Florida and served as a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach to the Gators Track Field and Football teams. In 1991 Bill became a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength Conditioning Association.  Throughout this time he traveled the world to gain more knowledge about the best strategies on sports performance training. Bill eventually moved back home and founded the Parisi Speed School in late 1992. Armed with only a $500 dollar van and a motivational speech, he became one of the originators of the Youth Training Industry in the United States. In 1993, Bill opened up the first sports performance facility within a Health Club in Wyckoff, NJ. At this time, Bill was a consultant to the NY Giants and was also commissioned by Nike to help develop the original high school football combines that were held across the nation. By 1996, Bill's facility in Wyckoff became the highest grossing club per square foot in the country. This success, and excessive growth of his client base, allowed him to open his second club in Midland Park, NJ. This 17,000 square foot facility again dominated the marketplace and became nationally renowned in terms of sports performance training. In 2000 Bill built his flagship facility in Fair Lawn, NJ. This 32,000 square foot center has been home to over 250,000 athletes and hundreds of professionals in every major sport. This facility has become synonymous with world-class training, and 2009 Men's Health named it one of the Top 10 gyms in the country. In 2004, Bill opened his fourth facility, a 29,000 square location in Morris County, NJ and then realized that in order to impact as many youth athletes as possible; it was time to launch the program nationally through a franchise format. In 2005, the Parisi Speed School began franchising to existing health related businesses to expose as many athletes as possible in the U.S. Now in 2013 there are over 75 facilities in 27 states across the country, and the Parisi Mission continues to expand. According to Franchise Times (2009), the Parisi Franchise was named one of the top growing franchises in the U.S. Today, Bill still presents to thousands of business owners, athletes and coaches per year. Bill has lectured for NFL, Nike, Reebok, IHRSA, IDEA, NSCA, ACE, ACSM, Club Industry, Perform Better, and has been commissioned for 8thyear in a row to present for the NFL at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Football Development Clinic in Canton, Ohio. He also has contributed content for NFL Youth Development and USA Football Coaches on-line library and writes a monthly article on Performance Training and The Business of Sports Performance. In addition to speaking and writing, Bill has been featured on Fox Sports, ESPN, CNBC, CBI, and in Running Magazine.  Bill is married and has two sons.In This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.How he created a Win/Win environment by mentoring young coaches.  Tactics he uses to manage his busy day.  Current state of Speed Development, and what he sees is missing.  What the future of SC/Sports Performance looks like.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comJeremy Boone is the owner of Athlete by Design based in Charlotte Carolina.  He has been a Performance Coach for over 20 years having worked with teams in six countries, as well as having been the offseason speed conditioning coach with the NFL Carolina Panthers, the WUSA Atlanta Beat, the Charlotte Eagles Lady Eagles.  He has worked with various professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS as well as Division I, II, III colleges around the country.  Coach Boone has served on the Polar Heart Rate Performance Team and Cybex Advisory Board.  He is a international speaker, author, and mental coach.  He is published in the area of Sports Axiology and has used it with his athletes worldwide since 2005.In This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.His definition of Mental Toughness, and how to best develop it.5 Conversations you need to have to develop relationships with your athletes.How he incorporates Movement Based Games into his programs.How and Why he created the "Coach Your Best Podcast".Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com Zach Mathers (ATC, LAT, CSCS) joined the University of Sioux Falls athletics staff in the spring of 2010 as the head athletic trainer and head strength and conditioning coach. Mathers oversees all aspects of athletic training and strength conditioning for all sports at USF. Mathers is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) licensed in both Iowa and South Dakota and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).Mathers received national recognition in his first season with USF. Following a fall season that saw the Cougar football program go 13-1 to finish as the national runner-up, he was named the Samson Equipment/American Football Monthly "Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year". The award is given to a coach at the NFL, college and high school levels, with Mathers receiving the 2010 award for the NAIA.Before USF, Mathers was in Sioux City, Iowa, where he served as the Director of Power and Performance Programs from 2000-2010. He was also an athletic trainer at the Center for Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and Spine (CNOS) in Dakota Dunes, SD.At CNOS Mathers was responsible for designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for as many as 20 different high school and college strength and conditioning program while overseeing a staff of 12 coaches. Under his tutelage, Mathers assisted in helping several high school athletes in the Siouxland area receive Division I scholarships in multiple sports and also played a very active role in helping several teams win state and national recognition at both the high school and collegiate level. During this time, Mathers also provided athletic training coverage to several different schools dealing with all aspects of sports medicine care.Mathers is a native of Correctionville, Iowa, and a graduate of Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School in Iowa.He received his BS from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, in Exercise Science with an Emphasis on Athletic Training. He was a 3 year starter and team captain in football at BVU and also was a member of five school-record relay teams. Mathers now resides in Sioux Falls, SD.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.The Strength and Conditioning Coach/Athletic Trainer DynamicWhy communication is the most important tool for a Strength CoachHis 3 principles for program design.How he provides coverage for his teams with a limited staff.What a typical day looks like.His toughest interview questions for young coaches.The best piece of coaching advice he has received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

Tim Wakeham is finishing his 26th year as a strength and conditioning coach and his 18th as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for 15 Olympic sports at Michigan State University.Tim came to Michigan State as their first full-time strength and conditioning coach for 17 Olympic sport teams. Since arriving, he has created a culture where people are inspired, pushed, and led until they are entrenched in the highest standards of confidence and toughness. His trainees are engaged because they like the high achieving, high believing atmosphere and, of course, the results.Specific achievements over the last 14 years include: creating a state of the art training facility; developing a 'Spartan Strength' website; constructing nutrition education and ACL prevention programs; speaking at national conferences; and publishing three book chapters and 50 articles including two cover articles; along with eight sport-specific training videos. Wakeham has been committed to continually answering the questions: what's new, what's next, and how can his athletes get there first?Specific highlights over the last 22 years include the earning of eight Championship rings; continued communication with hundreds of former athletes; great coaching experiences in the NFL and NHL; a light heavy weight knock out of UFC legend Chuck Liddell by one his wrestlers; and a one year stint at the U.S. Olympic Education Center working with the resident boxers.Coach Wakeham has been part of championship seasons, memorable moments, meaningful relationships, and the growth of many. He thanks the hundreds of brilliant coaches, administrators, and hard working assistants that he has worked with for their unyielding support.He is also forever in debt to the 1000's of athletes he has coached and trained. They have listened, learned, and grown, and thanks to them -- so has he.Tim received his Master's of Science in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of North Dakota in 1994. He obtained his Bachelor's of Science in Physical Education from Northern Michigan University in 1989.In This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.How he provides leadership and motivation to his athletes.How to be direct and have healthy confrontation.How he has branded and marketed his program to his athletes, coaches, and administrators.What Michigan State's staff dynamics are like with 4 Master Strength Coaches on staff.Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comBen Rosenblatt leads the SC programme for the Great Britain England Women’s Hockey teams in their preparation through to Rio 2016. He has a PhD in the "biomechanics analysis of the training principles in strength and conditioning"  (Cardiff School of Sport), coaches several members of the British Olympic Judo team and is an honorary lecturer at University College London. Having worked in college and university sport in the USA and UK Ben took an internship with the Olympic Medical Institute as an SC coach. Ben then led the Sports Science and Fitness at Birmingham City FC in the English Premier League before moving on to the British Olympic Association / English Institute of Sport Intensive Rehabilitation Unit (IRU). The role of the IRU is to accelerate the rehabilitation of injured Olympic athletes. Ben was responsible for providing SC support and coaching to injured Olympic athletes and developing innovative solutions to rehabilitation problems within his inter-disciplinary team. He held this role through the cycle to the 2012 London Olympic Games.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.Steps to design a program.The variables that go into designing a program.The different types of periodization.The best piece of coaching advice he has received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comJoe DeFranco established his program and training gym designed only for athletes at a New Jersey location in 2003. Since then, his warehouse-type centers are training athletes have worked to improve athletic performance at the high school, college, and professional-levels. DeFranco’s tough strength training program was featured in the documentary Strong, and his center was voted as one of the top 10 gyms in the country by Men’s Health magazine.In This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.What he believes has contributed most to his success.What separates his gym from others.How athletes are evaluated the first time they walk into the gym.How he trains Professional Wrestlers.Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.badge_itunes-lrg  Download this Episode on iTunes[youtube id="_n9PdTPx3Hg" width="600" height="350" autoplay="no"]Links We Mentioned:www.Defrancostraining.comJoe's: Twitter, Facebook, YouTubeQuotes:“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” - Henry David Thoreau“Discern the vital few from the trivial Many.” - Greg McKeownBook Recommendations:Charlie Francis Training System – Charlie FrancisThe Structure of Training for Speed - Charlie FrancisTraining for Power and Strength in Speed - Charlie FrancisSpeed: Practical and Proven Methods for Team Sport AthletesScience and Practice of Strength Training - Vladimir ZatsiorskySupertraining - Mel SiffSpecial Strength Training: Manual for Coaches - Yuri VerkhoshanskyDinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development - Brooks KubikStretch to Win - Ann FrederickBecoming a Supple Leopard - Kelly StarrettEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg McKeownWebsite Recommendation(s)Defranco InsiderEliteFTSApp(s)NotesTHIS EPISODE OF IRON GAME CHALK TALK IS EXCLUSIVELY SPONSORED BY ELITE FORMEFlogo_fullcolorEliteform is a sports science company focused on developing products that allow coaches to effectively monitor power output in a team based training session and efficiently structure a team’s training. Eliteform’s technologies not only help coaches evaluate athletes, but also enhance strength training sessions and truly improve sport performance. For more information and a free 30 Day of the Strength Planner email igct@eliteform.comIF YOU LIKE IRON GAME CHALK TALK, YOU WILL LOVE STRENGTH ON DEMAND:Strength_on_Demand-02-01Online archive of Top Strength and Conditioning Coaches Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations.  See Coaches like Gray Cook, Robert Dos Remedios, Kaz Kazadi, Matt Balis, and more.  Click here for more details.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comGary Schofield is entering his seventeenth year as a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer (NATA) and nationally certified strength conditioning specialist (NSCA).  Coach Schofield’s unique background of athletic training and strength and conditioning has allowed him to coach and assist in the athletic development of athletes with teams and organizations such as the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Georgia Force (Arena Football), Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL), Atlanta Trojans (USBL), WCW Wrestling, Atlanta Silverbacks Pro Soccer (A-League), Georgia State Olympic Development Program, USA Track Field Indoor Championships and many other pro and amateur organizations. Also, Coach Schofield has worked individually with over 500 high school athletes that have gone on to NCAA scholarships, over 100 professional athletes, and even 3 Olympians!He has served as the Head Strength Conditioning Coach at Greater Atlanta Christian School, a private high school located in northeast Atlanta,  for 11 years (2000-2005, 2007-current).  Coach Schofield also serves as Georgia State Director of the NSCA and was named the NSCA National Strength Conditioning High School Coach of the Year in 2012.  He was also awarded the Strength of America Award for 2010-11 2011-2012 in recognition of developing an elite high school strength and conditioning program.Coach Schofield is a sought after speaker and has presented at several local, state, and regional clinics and conferences. He has hosted the NSCA Georgia Fall and Spring Conference’s for the last three years. A GAC parent himself, he and his wife Amanda, son Brett (16) and daughter Savannah (9), live in McDonough, Georgia.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.How does he individualize programs for such a wide range of maturation.Training philosophy for the multi sport athlete.Weight room organization.His Speed and Agility ProgramHis favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comCoach Donnie Maib is currently in his 19th year as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. He began his coaching career at the University of Colorado in 1994 where he worked with E. J. "Doc" Kreis until 1997. Coach Maib trained all varsity teams while at Colorado, where he helped many athletes obtain All-Conference as well as All-American accolades. From 1998 until the present, Coach Maib has been at the University of Texas, where he is currently the top assistant under the direction of Coach Jeff Madden. While at Texas, Coach Maib has worked with a variety of sports including, Football, Women's Track, Men's and Women's Golf, Men's Tennis, and Women's Volleyball.In 2005, with Coach Maib's support, the University of Texas football team won the National Championship in the Rose Bowl. Under his direct supervision, Women's Track won National Championships in both their indoor and outdoor seasons in 1999. Also under his direct supervision, Men's Tennis won a Big XII conference championship in 2006, and most recently, Women's Volleyball won the Big XII conference championship in 2007. Coach Maib has had the privilege of coaching numerous All-Conference, as well as All-American athletes, at the University of Texas. In football alone, while working alongside Coach Madden and Coach Mack Brown, there have been over 30 players drafted into the NFL in the past 10 years.In addition to coaching, Coach Maib is also trained in massage therapy, allowing him to assist athletes with both recovery and injury prevention. Coach Maib holds a 1st degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and has published a book and video entitled Speed-Strength Training for Martial Artists. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Donnie assists with character development classes and is often called upon to lead chapels for the football team during the season. 

Coach Maib played football at Gallatin Senior High School where he earned All-State, All-Decade, and All-American Honors. He went on to earn a full scholarship at the University of Georgia where he lettered and started for 3 years at defensive tackle.Donnie has been married 12 years to his wife Karen. They have four beautiful and energetic daughters: Isabel, Anna, Evelyn, and Olivia.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.The University of Texas's Staff and Department Structure.Hiring good people and keeping them motivated.Strategies for staff development.The University of Texas Internship program.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comCoach Nick Tumminello is the owner of Performance University International, which provides hybrid strength training conditioning for athletes and professional educational programs for fitness professionals all over the world.As an educator, Coach Nick has become known as the “Trainer of trainers” for his innovative, hybrid fitness training concepts and for his ability to provide simple, honest and immediately applicable solutions to common problems fitness professionals face. He has presented at international fitness conferences in Iceland, China and Canada. And, he’s also a regular featured presenter at events and fitness clubs throughout the US. Nick also holds live workshops and mentorship programs in his hometown of Fort Lauderdale Fl. Additionally, Nick has produced 12+ instructional DVDs, which have sold worldwide – 6 Workshop DVDs with Healthy Learning, and is a CEC/ CEU provider for ACE NASM.As a Coach/Trainer, Nick works with a select group of clients from Bodybuilders and Figure Models, to professional Fighters and NFL players, to weekend warriors and exercise enthusiasts of all ages. Nick also serves as the conditioning coach for the Ground Control MMA Fight Team and as the Hybrid Fitness training expert for Team Jaco Clothing. Additionally, Coach Nick is a master instructor for PowerMax 360, RedCord The Core Bar.As an Author, Nick’s articles have appeared in over 30 major health Fitness magazines and he’s a regular contributor to: Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Oxygen, Maximum Fitness, REPS, Muscle Mag, Status, Train Hard-Fight Easy, Fighters Only and FIGHT! Coach Nick is also a featured contributor to several popular fitness training websites including: LiveStrong.com, Bodybuilding.com, WannaBeBig.com and T-nation.com. He has been featured in two New York Times best selling exercise books, on the front page of Yahoo.com and Youtube.com, as well as in the ACE Personal Trainer Manual: Fourth edition. Nick also writes a very popular hybrid fitness training blog here at NickTumminello.com.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.Who some of his mentors have been, and how did he seek them out.How he became a common name in the Speaking and Writing circles.His recommendations for our overweight athletes.Book writing process.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.