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Eric Cressey is the owner of Cressey Performance, a facility with locations in Hudson and Framingham, Massachusetts. A highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike, Eric has helped athletes at all levels - from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks - achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports. Cressey received his Master's Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science through the University of Connecticut, where he was involved with varsity strength and conditioning and research in the human performance laboratory. The author of over 200 published articles, Eric has been an invited guest speaker all over the U.S. and abroad. As a competitive powerlifter, Eric holds several state, national, and world records.Cressey is the co-producer ofFunctional Stability Training for the Lower Body, Functional Stability Training for the Core, Magnificent Mobility DVD and the Building the Efficient Athlete DVD set, and the author of The Ultimate Off-Season Training Manual. For more information and to subscribe to his free newsletter, visitwww.EricCressey.com.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.His learning process and how it has evolved thorugh the years.How he built his business and why he chose private over team.How he designs programs for his college and pro athletes.What is Functional Stability Training for the Lower Body and why its important.His mentors, favorite quote, book/app/website recommendations.Latest projects and products.

Mike is the president of Robertson Training Systems, and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training. IFAST was twice named one of Men’s Health magazines Top 10 Gyms in America, as well as a Fitness Award Winner for Women’s Health magazine. Mike received his Masters degree in Sports Biomechanics at Ball State University. While in Grad school Mike worked in the weight room primarily with the football, volleyball and soccer teams, while counseling and coaching individual athletes from all of Ball State's 26 varsity sports. Finally, Mike is an accomplished athlete and coach in the sport of powerlifting, having totaled 1400 pounds in the 198 pound weight class.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a Strength and Conditioning CoachHis 7 R Philosophy.What does it mean to be a Bullet Proof Athlete?What makes him cringe when he walks into a weight room?His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendations.What’s next for Mike?

Coach Kelly Starrett founded one of the first fifty CrossFit Affiliates, San Francisco CrossFit with his wife and fellow athlete Juliet. Kelly received his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California. World-Class extreme skiers and X-Games medalists, dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes from all sports have seen effective rehabilitative results from Kelly's progressive blend of manual therapy and strength training.

Kelly's background as an athlete and coach includes paddling whitewater slalom canoe on the US Canoe and Kayak Teams, and leading the Men's Whitewater Rafting Team to two national titles and competition in two World Championships. In his free time Kelly enjoys spending time with his two daughters, Georgia and Caroline, surfing, paddling, Olympic lifting, and dancing.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a Strength and Conditioning Coach/Physical Therapist.What does it mean to be a Supple Leopard?How he categorizes his exercises.How he defines the different types of Mobilization.What his recommendation for Pregame/PrePractice stretch is.What makes him cringe when he walks into a weight room?His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendations.What’s next for Kelly?

Michael Boyle is one of the most sought after coaches and speakers in the area of performance training and athletic rehabilitation. Boyle has been involved in training and rehabilitation with a wide range of athletes, from stars in every major professional sport, to the US Women's Olympic teams in soccer and ice hockey. In addition Mike has served as a consultant to some of the top teams in the NFL, NHL, as well as numerous division one athletic programs.Mike brings a depth and breadth of knowledge that is unmatched in the industry,
with ten years of experience at the professional level and over twenty years at the
collegiate level. Mike's work has been featured in the media on HBO RealSports, ESPN, CNNSI, as well as in Sports Illustrated and USA today. In both 2004 and 2005 Men's Journal named Boyle one of the top 100 trainers in the United States.Mike's innovative series of live seminar DVDs have set a new standard for industry education. Functional Strength Coach Vol 1+2 and Advanced Program Design continue to get rave reviews. In addition Mike's two books have assisted in the education of literally thousands of coaches and trainers.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.His learning process and how it has evolved through the years.His opinion of the current State of the Union of Strength and Conditioning ProfessionHis recommendations for young strength coaches.His Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.His latest projects.

Known simply as "House" to players, Joe Kenn's goal as the Panthers' strength and conditioning coach is to protect and produce: protect the athletes' body armor and produce athletic based results. He employs a holistic and integrated philosophy in his comprehensive training plan that utilizes strength training, explosive development, high intensity interval training and performance-based nutrition. It is a structured approach that enhances the players' physical attributes.In 2009, he was recognized as a master strength and conditioning coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and was named NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year in 2002. He has previously coached at Louisville, Arizona State, Utah, Boise State, and Wake Forest.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.Definition of the Tier System and common mistakes he sees in its usage.How he has changed his system to fit the NFL.The current state of the union of the profession of Strength and Conditioning.His recommendations for young strength coaches.His Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.

Known simply as "House" to players, Joe Kenn's goal as the Panthers' strength and conditioning coach is to protect and produce: protect the athletes' body armor and produce athletic based results. He employs a holistic and integrated philosophy in his comprehensive training plan that utilizes strength training, explosive development, high intensity interval training and performance-based nutrition. It is a structured approach that enhances the players' physical attributes.In 2009, he was recognized as a master strength and conditioning coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and was named NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year in 2002. He has previously coached at Louisville, Arizona State, Utah, Boise State, and Wake Forest.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.Definition of the Tier System and common mistakes he sees in its usage.How he has changed his system to fit the NFL.The current state of the union of the profession of Strength and Conditioning.His recommendations for young strength coaches.His Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.

Louie Simmons is the owner ofWestside Barbelland a living strength training legend! He is one of a very select group of powerlifters who have totaled ELITE in 5 different weight classes and Louie is one of only a couple of men over 50 years of age to have squatted 920 lbs or more, the first to bench both 500 and 600 lbs, and the only to have totaled 2100 lbs! (over the age of 50)Louie has worked with twenty-five World and National Champion powerlifters, twenty-seven lifters who have totaled over 2000 pounds, and a World Record holder in the 400-meter dash. He is a strength consultant for the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and numerous college football teams.In this episode we discuss:How he became one of the top coaches in the World.Definition of the Conjugate Method and common mistakes he sees with its usage.Difference of training Athletes vs. Powerlifters..Methods he uses to prevent injury.

Coach Shreck is the Head Strength Conditioning Coach and Fitness Facilities Coordinator at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Jerry is also the Head Strength Coach for Bucknell’s club power lifting team. He has coached the Men’s Basketball team to several Patriot League Championships and a first-ever advance to the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament in 2005 and then repeated this significant feat again in 2006. He has also been featured in Men’s Health Magazine as the second best men’s basketball Cardio Challenges in the country. Coach Shreck is regularly featured in Real Solution’s Magazine withExpert Training TipsandInjury Prevention Articles. Jerry contributes to many strength and fitness websites and is a questions answer expert of several professional fitness forums. He is a speaker at numerous National Strength Conditioning Conferences each year. Coach Shreck has coached all levels of athletes from jr. high school up to professional athletes. He is an innovator of several training styles and is sought out by many professional for his injury prevention techniques. Jerry also does a monthly TV fitness segment for CCN 8 News.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.The Strength Coach/Athletic Trainer relationship.His system for preventing ACL injuries.How to implement ACL prevention strategies in a team setting.His Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.

Nick Winkelman joined Athletes' Performance in spring 2007. While studying Exercise Sports Science at Oregon State University (OSU), Nick had the opportunity to assist and implement the strength and conditioning program for the 2006 College World Series Champions. Prior to working with the OSU baseball team, Nick was the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates Rookie League team in Bradenton, Florida.Throughout his college career, he taught the OSU personal trainer certification course, the SRPT (Safe Return Personal Trainer) course for the post-injury and post-rehabilitation population, and was the Lead Performance Trainer for the personal training department. Nick commenced his senior year with the completion of his self-initiated thesis on the bilateral deficit and the effects on strength training, which he later presented at the 2006 NSCA National Conference. Nick is in the process of pursuing a Masters in Strength and Conditioning.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.The mission and roles of Athletes Performance.The commitment to education by Athletes Performance.Reactive Agility - Why and How!His Mentors, Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.

Will Hitzelberger founded Spectrum Sports Performance in 2005, Hitzelberger began his coaching career in Tampa, FL with Jodie Johnson after finishing his collegiate soccer career at the University of Tampa, where he won the Division II National Championship in 2001 and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science and Sport Studies. Hitzelberger left Tampa, FL to take a position with the New York Mets, where he would spend the season with their Minor League affiliate, Brooklyn Cyclones.As President of SSP, Hitzelberger oversees all business development which includes contracts with Rollins College, Trinity Preparatory School, Central Florida Kraze (PDL) and Central Florida Krush (W-League).Hitzelberger is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and a USA Track and Field Level 1 CoachIn this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.How he started his business.How he negotiated contracts with University and Professional organizations as their strength coach.His Mentors, Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.

Donnell Boucher is the Assistant Athletic Director for Strength Conditioning at The Citadel. Prior to coming to The Citadel, Boucher was the performance director at Competitive Athlete Training Zone in Auburn, Mass., where he trained athletes of all levels in performance enhancement. Before thatassisted w/ performance training at his alma mater, Worcester State College. His strength and conditioning certifications include the CSCS from the NSCA, and the SCCC credential from the CSCCa, for which he is also an approved professional mentor. Boucher earned a bachelor's degree in health education from Worcester State where he was a four-year football letterman. Boucher completed his master's degreein Health, Exercise Sport Science at The Citadel in 2010.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.How he has navigated this profession quickly.Designing programs for a unique population.Why he places so much emphasis on staff development.How he and his staff come up with creative protocols and workouts for their athletes.Organizational branding and how he uses Social Media to better their program.His Mentors, Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.

Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDNis the Sports Dietitian for the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Hornets, and St. Amant High School where he coordinates nutritional assessments, provides nutrition education, and develops individual meal plans. He has an extensive Sports Nutrition background working with high school athletes from all sports. He has also worked with High School Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Strength and Conditioning Specialists with a direct focus of changing the nutrition habits of athletes in order to improve athletic performance.He obtained a Masters of Science Degree in Kinesiology and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Louisiana State University. He is a registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist by the State of Louisiana.In this episode we discuss:His path to becoming a Sports NutritionistHis recommendations for Pre/Post Game Meals.What we should be giving our athletes during Halftime.His recommendations for Pre/Post workout snacks.MySportsD.com

Dr. Brandon Marcello was named the Director of Sports Performance at Stanford University in December of 2007. His role is to oversee all aspects of athletic performance enhancement for the 35 intercollegiate sports. Marcello brings over 14 years of experience in the area of athletic performance enhancement to the Farm. Marcello most recently served as the Director of Performance for USA Softball (2008 Silver Medal). Prior to his arrival at Stanford, Marcello served as the Speed and Conditioning Coach for the Baylor University Women's Softball Team. In 1999 Marcello was approached by Mark Verstegen to join him in Tempe, AZ to help create Athletes' Performance (AP), a world class training facility for professional and elite athlete. Prior to his work at the Arizona facility, Marcello was a Performance Specialist at the International Performance Institute (IPI) of the IMG Academies in Bradenton, FL. A recognized author, Brandon's work appears regularly in various journals, textbooks and periodicals. Brandon holds a PhD in Sports Nutrition from Baylor University. Marcello is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and holds two certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). Marcello is also certified through U.S.A. Weightlifting.In this episode we discuss:His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.The Stanford Staff ModelWhat he does for staff development, and ways for you to find money at your University.How he integrates leadership into his training.How he maintains a great relationship with his athletes long after they leave the “Farm”.His Mentors, Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.

Karsten Jensen is a Ontario, Canada based Strength and Conditioning coach. Karsten started as a strength and conditioning coach with the Danish National Elite Sports Institute from 2000-2007. He has coached Olympic and Professional athletes from numerous sports. He is the author of "The Flexible Periodization Method", and rountinely speaks at industry events regarding its application.In this episode we discuss:How growing up in Denmark he became a Strength and Conditioning Coach.The different types of periodization and what "The Flexible Periodization Method" is.Principles the program is built on, his "Firsts".The 7 different training blocks.His 9 steps to creating a training program.How the method could be applied to Football.

Cynthia Sass is a nationally known nutrition and health expert, based in New York City and Los Angeles. She's one of the few registered dietitians who has consistently worked in nearly every aspect of nutrition communications - as an on staff editor, writer, columnist, blogger, New York Times best selling author, speaker, spokesperson, contributor to a national news network, regular national TV guest and practitioner.Cynthia has worked for medical centers, universities and fitness/wellness centers in New York, California, Florida and Texas. She is president of Sass Consulting Services, Inc., which provides food and nutrition, wellness and communications services to corporations, organizations, individuals, athletes, teams and media outlets. Her many clients have included the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Shape magazine, Health Fitness Corporation, Wild Oats Markets (now Whole Foods Market) and SafewayIn this episode we discuss:Cynthia's background and how she has become the go to person in the media for nutrition.4 Issues facing Collegiate and Professional AthletesSkipping MealsFast FoodSupplementsAlcohol