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.comDan Dalrymple has been a key member of the Saints organization since arriving in 2006. His responsibilities and influence both in the weight room and on the field remain constant throughout the entire year.  Since 2006, New Orleans has put together 11 winning streaks of three games or more, including a franchise-record 13-game win streak in 2009 and a five-game run to start the 2013 campaign. 15 players have been selected to the Pro Bowl during his tenure, 11 for the first time in their careers.  He was named as the recipient of the Cybex Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year award by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society and the Samson Strength and Conditioning NFL Coach of the Year award from American Football Monthly.Prior to joining the Saints, Dalrymple spent the previous 17 seasons in a similar capacity at Miami University (Ohio), including the last 16 as director of athletic conditioning, a program he built from its foundation.  He was promoted with the additional title of assistant athletic director in 2003. At Miami, he was a coaching colleague of Saints Head Coach Sean Payton from 1994-95.Dalrymple has been certified by the National Strength Conditioning Association since 1991 and has been honored as a finalist for the organization’s coach of the year in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2003 and 2006. He’s one of only three NFL coaches in his field to be certified by the Collegiate Strength Conditioning Coaches Association as a Master Strength Conditioning Coach.  Dalrymple has earned two certifications for USAWeightlifting that designate him as qualified to work with athletes in Olympic weightlifting and as a sports performance specialist.A 1988 graduate of Miami, Dalrymple was a four-year starter (1983-86) as an offensive lineman and was a first-team All-MAC selection his final two seasons, also earning honorable mention All-America accolades. He was one of three captains of the 1986 conference champion team. Dalrymple was later honored as one of five linemen on the Cincinnati Enquirer’s All-20th Century Miami football team and was elected to the school’s Hall of Fame in 2002.After his college career and attending training camp with the Seattle Seahawks, Dalrymple returned to his alma mater as a student assistant coach in 1987. He served as a graduate assistant the following year before being promoted to offensive line and strength coach in 1989. He was named strength conditioning coordinator in December of that year.In 2011, Dalrymple co-authored his first book, “The Athletic Body Puzzle-The Guide For Parents And Coaches.”In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.Recommendations to young coaches that want to coach in the NFL.The New Orleans Saints Offseason program structure.Conditioning considerations.How he individualizes his program.Trends he sees from College players to NFL players.Relationships with players and coaches.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.comDan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record.Dan spends his work life blending weekly workshops and lectures with full-time writing, and is also an online religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri. As a Fulbright Scholar, he toured the Middle East exploring the foundations of religious education systems. His books, on weightlifting, include Intervention, Never Let Go, Mass Made Simple and Easy Strength, written with Pavel Tsatsouline as well as From Dad, To Grad.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.His 6 Fundamental Human Movments.The decline of basic physical education.His assessment process with new athletes/clients.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

David Tenney enters his first season as Sports Science Performance Manager after spending the previous five seasons as fitness coach. He is one of Major League Soccer’s most respected and progressive minds in sports science.Tenney implemented the Catapult GPS pro- gram which measures player movement in games and practices, as well as the Omegawave technology that tests player’s heart rate variability and state of readiness before and after participation.Prior to joining Sounders FC, Tenney served as both fitness and goalkeeper coach in Kansas City in 2007 and 2008, helping the Wizards reach the post- season both years. Kansas City reached the Conference Finals in 2007. He also holds an ‘A’ license from the Czech Republic F.A. and NSCAA 'Premier' Diploma.Prior to MLS, Tenney held the same dual role with the George Mason University men’s and women’s teams for two seasons. In 2006, Mason advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.While at George Mason, Tenney also served as director of coaching for the Washington Freedom youth teams from 2004-06 and as Maryland’s girls director of ODP, winning two ODP National Championships (2005 and 2006). Tenney’s playing career features both collegiate and indoor profes- sional honors. At Virginia Tech (1989-91), he served as team captain the final two seasons. As the Hokies’ goalkeeper, he was voted Metro Conference Defensive MVP in 1989.His professional career began overseas with Germany’s SV Linx (1992-93) and FC Rastatt (1993-94). He returned home to play for the Washington Warthogs of the Continental Indoor Soccer League from 1994-97 and held franchise records for saves, wins and minutes played for goal- keepers. He was with the Baltimore Blast of the NPSL from 1998-2000 and also starred for the Baton Rouge Bombers, earning second team All-EISL in 1998. Tenney is married to Allison, who is an assistant coach of the Seattle University women’s soccer team. They have two daughters, Quinn, and Cameron. He earned a master’s degree in Exercise Science-Performance Enhancement from California University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor's in Coaching Science from George Mason University.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.The High Performance Model.Glycolytic Conditioning vs. Aerobic Training in Soccer.His Inseason Soccer template.His Injury Prevention Model.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.comKevin Neeld is the President, Physical Preparation Coach, and Manual Therapist at Endeavor Sports Performance, in Pitman, NJ, the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Manual Therapist of the Philadelphia Flyers Junior Team, and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team.  He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) holding a Master’s degree in Kinesiology Exercise Neuroscience (University of Massachusetts Amherst), a Bachelor’s degree in Health Behavior Science Fitness Management, and a minor in Strength and Conditioning (University of Delaware). In 2013, Kevin became one of only 9 professionals worldwide to earn the Postural Restoration Trained (PRT) credential from the Postural Restoration Institute.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.His assessment process.  His overall Methodology of Training.His 4 Step process to establish optimal movement?The 4 pervasive movement considerations that influence correct performance of almost every exercise. How to integrate optimal movement into your training.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.comJon Jost, the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Florida State University and 2010 NSCA SC Coach of the Year started his road to FSU in 1987 at the University of Nebraska where he spent 7 years. He served as both a student assistant and a full-time assistant working for a well-recognized pioneer of the Strength and Conditioning profession, Boyd Epley; whom he considers a great mentor. At Nebraska, Jost earned his bachelors degree in exercise science with an emphasis in strength and conditioning in 1990, and his masters in Education Administration with an emphasis in post-secondary athletic administration in 1994.In 1994, Coach Jost was hired as the first Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Holy Cross, where from the ground up, he developed and successfully implemented a comprehensive program, servicing all 23 athletic department teams.In 1996, Jost accepted the opportunity to become the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Southern Methodist University. At SMU, he was responsible for the development and the hands on administering of individualized programs for over 350 athletes and 18 teams. While at SMU he planned and designed a brand new 10,000 Square Ft. Strength and Conditioning Center.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.Lessons learned from being apart of the Nebraska Coaching Tree.The importance of mentoring and continuing education.Tatics for getting administrative buy in. His top questions on a interview.  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.comBuddy Morris enters his first season as the Cardinals strength and conditioning coach. Previously with the Cleveland Browns from 2002-05 where he worked with current Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, Morris is back in the NFL after working at the collegiate level for 19 years.A native of South Park, PA, Morris has an extensive background in strength and conditioning dating back to his first job at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, where he began his coaching career in 1980 in the first of his three stints with the Panthers. He worked under head coach Jackie Sherrill from 1980-89 and aided in the development of future NFL Hall of Famers Dan Marino, Rickey Jackson, Chris Doleman, and Russ Grimm. During that period, Morris helped train 13 first round NFL draft picks and 15 first-team All-Americans.After working as the wellness director for the Horizon Hospital System in Sharon, PA from 1989-97, Morris went back to Pittsburgh and worked from 1997-2001. During his second tenure at Pitt, the Panthers made three bowl appearance, the 1997 Liberty Bowl, the 2000 Insight.com Bowl and the 2001 Tangerine Bowl. Morris also developed the moniker for the Panthers strength and conditioning program, "The Pitt Iron Works." In 2009, Muscle Fitness Magazine name Morris' gym one of the 10 toughest in America.Morris then joined Butch Davis and the Cleveland Browns for three seasons before working at the University of Buffalo in 2006 as its Director of Sports Performance. After one season in Buffalo, Morris went back for his third stint at Pitt under head coach Dave Wannstedt where he worked from 2007-10. The Panthers qualified for the 2008 Sun Bowl and the 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl during that period.Following his third stop at Pitt, Morris and his family opened a private gym in Buffalo called the New York Sports Center where he worked with athletes at all levels through personal training, group fitness classes, and injury rehabilitation.Morris worked with Roger Kingdom, the Cardinals assistant strength conditioning coach and 1984 and 1988 Olympic gold medalist in 110-meter hurdles. He also helped develop NFL Hall of Fame running back Curtis Martin and Pro Bowl guard Ruben Brown while both were at Pitt.He graduated from Pittsburgh in 1980 after lettering for four years (1977-80) in track and field. Morris is married to Monica and he has two daughters, Kara and Claire, and two stepsons, Fred and Troy.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.His take on our role and job title.Why a strong understanding of Functional Anatomy and Rehabilitation is a must.How he individualizes his program.The use of experts in the field to make your program better.His opinion after three decades of coaching of what is good and needs to be improved about the profession.How he incorporates discipline and accountability into his program.What makes his program unique.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.comRobert Taylor is the founder and owner of SMARTER Team Training. He was the head strength and conditioning coach at Loyola University Maryland for more than seven years. Taylor was a strength and conditioning consultant for athletes on the Women's Lacrosse World Cup Champion's Team Australia in 2005, and was head strength coach for Team Australia's 2009 World Cup team. He has worked with professional organizations such as the Anaheim Angels, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Mutiny and San Antonio Silver Stars. His athletes have gone on to be drafted by the NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS, MLL and NLL. Additional information about Robert's background can be found by going toRobTaylorJr.com. Follow Taylor on Twitter @SMARTERTeam, email him at coachtaylor@smarterteamtraining.com. You can check out Coach Taylor's articles, DVDs, seminars schedule, Coach and Athlete Guides at his popular training blog,smarterteamtraining.com. In this episode we discuss:His journey in Strength and Conditioning?Positives and negatives from being at so many different levels.Value of constantly researching and sharpening your sword.Biggest take aways from conducting over 200 hours of interviews with SC professionals.Time management techniques.Importance of giving back to the profession.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.comMark Watts is The Director of Education at EliteFTS.com. He has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science Health Promotion from California University of PA and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Clarion University of PA.  Watts has been working with college athletes in over 20 different sports at the Division I, II III levels for over 15 years as a strength conditioning coach. Prior to EliteFTS, Watts coached athletes at Denison University, The United States Military Academy at West Point, Allegheny College and Clarion University. Watts has also completed strength conditioning internships at The University of Tulsa and the Ohio State University. Watts is certified by the National Strength Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting, the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Collegiate Strength Conditioning Coaches Association.  Watts started competing in powerlifting in 1997 and is an amateur strongman competitor in the Master's division.  Watts is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and is a USMC veteran.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.What he has learned at Elite FTS that has made him a better Strength Coach.How he started his respected 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.comLatrice Sales joined the NCAA 2008 and is currently an associate director of the NCAA Sport Science Institute where she is responsible for initiatives and resources focused on health, wellness and safety for student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and youth. Her primary responsibilities include sport performance, nutrition, health education and youth sports safety. Latrice also serves as editor of the monthly NCAA Sport Science Institute Newsletter. She manages corporate wellness and safety initiatives within the National Office; including teaching group exercise classes. She also serves as liaison to the committee on competitive safeguards and medical aspects of sports (CSMAS).Latrice is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor (American Red Cross) and certified health fitness specialist (American College of Sports Medicine). She is a professional member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa) and National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA).In this episode we discuss:Her journey to her current role with the NCAA.How the Strength and Conditioning field is viewed.How can we as a collective group influence positive change?Are we spinning our wheels with multiple organizations?What is the NCAA process as it pertains to by law origination and passageHer 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.comElliott Hulse a former collegiate football player, and professional Strongman.  He is the owner of Strength Camp a training facility in St. Petersburg Florida.  At Strength Camp he trains competitive athletes, high school athletes, and the average joe.  There he runs one of the most successful Boot Camps in the country.  Additonally, Elliott has produced numerous articles, videos, and products for strength and conditioning professionals.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.His philosophy on the 4 Layers of StrengthHow he programs for the Multi-Sport High School AthleteBalancing family and work, and being transparent with his athletes.Importance of branding and establishing what you are all about.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.comGayle Hatch's contributions to Olympic-style weightlifting and strength training are quite considerable. He has been active as a weightlifting and strength conditioning coach for more than thirty-five years. Among Hatch's many accomplishments are memberships in both the USA Weightlifting and USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Halls of Fame and he served as Head Coach of the men's 2004 USA Olympic Weightlifting.  Hatch's club, the Gayle Hatch Weightlifting Team, has a tradition rich program that has won 53 USA Men's Weightlifting National Championships. Coach Hatch has also had athletes make three United States Olympic Teams, and 12 World Teams. He has had more than 50 athletes selected to other U.S. international teams. Coach Hatch is considered one of the pioneers of Olympic-style strength training in this country.  He is the inventor of the "Hatch System" and his philosophies have been utilized in recent years by strength coaches at LSU, Alabama, Florida State, Miami, USC and Tennessee. These football teams won a total of 8 BCS National championships. Appalachian State won two Division 1AA Football National Championships using the Hatch System.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.The growth of the profession and how it has changed in his 35 years in it.The "Hatch System".The importance of getting your athletes to buy into a system.Common mistakes he sees Strength Coaches make in teaching the Olympic lifts.His teaching protocol for the Clean.Where he goes for his continued education.How we can encourage our former athletes to look into continuing to compete in the Olympic lifts.

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.comChad Wesley Smith is the founder and head physical preparation coach at Juggernaut Training Systems. Chad has a diverse athletic background, winning two national championships in the shot put, setting the American Record in the squat (905 in the 308 class, raw w/ wraps) and most recently winning the 2012 North American Strongman championship, where he earned his pro card. In addition to his athletic exploits, Chad has helped over 50 athletes earn Division 1 athletic scholarships since 2009 and worked with many NFL Players and Olympians. Chad is the author of The Juggernaut Method 2.0 and The Juggernaut Football Manual, among other things.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.Discusses some of the mentors he has had.What makes the Juggernaut Method different.How he balances the multi-sport athlete.What an Collegiate Bench/Squat program would look like.Importance of practicing what you preach.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.comWith more than 11 years' experience as a coach, Duncan is internationally recognized as a leading strength and conditioning expert. He draws upon a wealth of knowledge and experience in the physical preparation of athletes at every level. Included on his resume are Olympic, World Championship, and Commonwealth Games medalists from a variety of sporting disciplines, as well as a current world record holder. Duncan also has a vast amount of experience in training professional sports teams and both able-bodied and Paralympic athletes affiliated to National Sports Institutes.Duncan is a fully Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), and hold Certified Strength and Conditioning (CSCS*D) status with Distinction from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He holds the USA Weightlifting Club Coach certification, and has sat on the Board of Directors for the UKSCA since 2008. For 7 years Duncan was a Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach with the English Institute of Sport. In 2006, Duncan was the Strength and Conditioning Coach to the England Basketball Men's and Women's national teams that won Bronze medals at the XVIII Commonwealth Games. Following this success, Duncan acted as the National Lead for Strength and Conditioning to Great Britain Basketball for 6 years, attending the European Championships in 2009. Duncan currently acts as the Strength and Conditioning Coach to Newcastle United Football Club in the Barclays English Premier League.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.Strength and Conditioning opportunities for American Strength Coaches overseas.Strength and Conditioning opportunities for International Strength Coaches within the U.S.How to program design for sports that you are not that familiar with.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.comZach Even-Esh is an Author, Founder of The Underground Strength Gym & Creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification. Zach’s inspiration in training comes from the Golden Era of Bodybuilding & Days of Old School Strength. His mission is to help You kick ass & take names in Life AND Lifting without the hype, fancy fads or gimmicks.Zach has been presented all around the country at events for companies such as CrossFit, The Fitness Consulting Group, Hammer Strength Clinics, Kean University, Lehigh University, The National Wrestling Coaches Association and many more.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.Use of Non Traditional Strength and Conditioning Implements.Philosophy and Sample Training program for Wrestlers.How he keeps his passion high for his athletes.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Brijesh Patel is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Quinnipiac University. Patel primarily works with the men’s and women’s basketball and ice hockey teams at Quinnipiac, but also oversees the strength and conditioning development for all 21 varsity sports at Quinnipiac. Patel previously held the title of Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusets and was a Graduate Assistant at the University of Conneticut. Patel graduated with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology in 2002 and a master's degree in sport management in 2004 from the University of Connecticut. He has written and spoken for numerous industry publications and seminars. Patel holds certifications from the NSCA, USA Weightlifting, and the Red Cross and is also SPIN certified. Patel is also the founder and partner of SB Coaches College.In this episode we discuss:His journey into Strength and Conditioning.Taking over and creating a program from scratch at Quinnipiac.Programming for 21 Division 1 Sports.How he provides Nutrition education to those athletes.Recommendations for young coaches.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.