Iron Game Chalk Talk with Ron McKeefery

Today's Questions:1. Rich - How to handle criticism from football staff?2. Javier - Do you train Skill players separately from the team?3. Andrew - Should I look for a mentor to take my career to the next level?Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning? Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comTo catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeeferyNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiPick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.comPlease “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com Carmen is the founder of Human Motion Strength & Conditioning. Carmen’s current client list includes performance-minded, driven athletes: Pro football (CFL), Amateur & Pro MMA, National level Boxers and a contract with Wrestling Canada preparing athletes for Nationals, Worlds and the Olympic Games. Carmen has been in the sport performance and fitness training industry for over 20 years and is considered a resource in exercise prescription and strength coaching for the combative and collision sport athlete population(s). Carmen holds a bachelor’s in Human Kinetics and a Master’s degree in Science. Coach Bott’s methods are grounded in science, but it is her 20+ years of experience that allow her to transfer the science into practice. Carmen lectures internationally in the field of sport science and performance enhancement. She provides workshops for her peers and scientific information for the media and credible websites. Carmen is on also on Faculty at Langara College in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in the Department of Kinesiology where she instructs Exercise Physiology & High Performance for Sport. In This Episode We Discuss: Her journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.Biggest mistake she has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.Common areas of need for Mat Sport athletes.What makes her program unique.Advice for Female S&C's wanting to work in Gladiator sports.Best piece of advice she has ever received for working with coaches.Her favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Todays Questions:1. Matt - With your interns from the past and up to the present, what are some your expectations of them? In regards to responsibilities and your expectations in the weight room.2. Chris - My question to you is do you think it would be more important for me to get some practical experience in the way of volunteering before seeking out a Graduate Program to enroll in?3. Alex - I have a career goal of eventually working within a team for the NFL and breaking into strength and conditioning in the USA, and although that may be a while off yet I am just asking the question if yourself or any one else you may know of can offer any advice about any teams or facilities in the US who take on interns or offer brief placements in strength and conditioning?4. Chiara - Thought on music in the weight room? Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning? Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comTo catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeeferyNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiPick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.comPlease “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com Virginia Military Institute Athletics Director Dr. Dave Diles announced on May 23, 2016 that Dave Forman has been named Director of Strength and Conditioning/Head Football Strength Coach. Forman began his duties the following month, as the director and supervisor of all aspects of Keydet football strength and conditioning. Forman replaces Jimmy Whitten who accepted a position in the VMI Physical Education Department beginning with the 2016-17 academic year. Forman comes to VMI from the University of Colorado where he was the Director of Sports Performance working the Buffaloes’ football program from January, 2013 through December, 2015. Forman oversaw the entire CU Sports Performance department and designed and outfitted a 12,500 square foot $1.5 million Champions Center Weight Room. Prior to his time at Colorado, Forman served as Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach at San Jose State University from January, 2011 through January, 2013 and was a staff member of the 2012 squad that was a Military Bowl participant. Forman had moved to San Jose State from nearby Stanford where he served three years as a Cardinal strength and conditioning assistant coach from 2008-10 and worked with the football and wrestling programs. In Forman’s final year at Stanford, the Cardinal under head coach Jim Harbaugh enjoyed a banner season going 12-1 including an Orange Bowl title and a final fourth place ranking in the major polls. While in Palo Alto, Forman also worked with Stanford’s wrestling program that finished a university all-time best 11th place at the 2011 NCAA Championships. Forman has ties to the Shenandoah Valley area at James Madison University where he began his strength and conditioning career as an undergraduate student assistant and was a member of the football team as a linebacker from 1999-2002. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from JMU and later earned a M.S. in Exercise Science at the University of Mississippi, Oxford in 2006. “Coach Dave Forman brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to VMI,” said VMI head football coach Scott Wachenheim. “First, Dave’s time at Stanford gave him access to the most recent innovations occurring in the strength and conditioning field. Secondly, Dave gained valuable leadership skills by implementing his own programs at San Jose State and the University of Colorado. Finally, Dave gained familiarity with the state of Virginia and Virginia Military Institute while playing football and graduating from James Madison University. I believe Dave will have an immediate positive impact on our program.” Forman’s extensive work experience also includes an internship with the Detroit Tigers 2004 spring training and a volunteer strength and conditioning coach at the University of Southern California in 2005. He completed a summer internship at the University of Notre Dame in 2006 before holding positions as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Sacramento State (2006-07) and Northern Arizona (2007) prior to his move to Stanford. "I am very honored and grateful for this opportunity, “said Forman. “Thank you to Dr. Diles, Coach Wachenheim, and everybody involved with the search process for their trust and faith in me. I am ecstatic to be able to return to the Shenandoah Valley, and I am so fortunate and excited to get to work with the very high caliber cadet-athletes of VMI." A native of Glendale, N.Y., Forman is a graduate of St. Francis Prep (Fresh Meadows, N.Y.). He is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and National Strength and Conditioning Association. In This Episode We Discuss: His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.Unique challenges he faces at a Military InstitutionA typical training day. How to survive the ebb and flow of this professionBest piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Today’s questions: 1. Perry - Coach Mac, In "CEO Strength Coach" you mention an alternative route to the GA experience by volunteering under a respected coach for 30-40 hours a week and working a part-time job while doing Grad school online. Do you have anymore advice for someone looking at doing this? Also, would you still recommend this route if you had the opportunity to be a GA under the same coach? 2. Blair - I wanted to ask for some advice with regard to opportunities in the USA? 3. Joey - In your opinion what's the best way to stand out in this industry, that is becoming social media driven. 4. Matt - I just started an internship with a Division 1 Football Team within the S&C staff. Would you have any advice for me?   Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning?  Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/   For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com   To catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeefery   Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei   Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com   Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free: PLAE - http://plae.us/ Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/ Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/ Intek - https://intekstrength.com/ Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/ Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com Kathryn Alexander is an independent personal trainer based out of Hyde Park Gym in Austin, Texas. She received a B.S. in kinesiology from Louisiana State University, where she began her personal training career at the Department of University Recreation in 2005. Kathryn earned an M.Ed. in clinical exercise physiology from the University of Texas and worked in the Human Performance Lab. She completed her graduate internship with the Austin Fire Department where she later became a full time exercise physiologist. She now uses her research and tactical background to help clients achieve their health, strength and conditioning goals. In This Episode We Discuss: His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.Her involvement in Tactical training. How to be ready for "Real Life".How to build a personal brand. Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Today’s questions: Andy - I struggle with plyometrics and understand how complex it can be. I have started to use very basic exercises to help improve landing mechanics and absorbing forces such as single leg hops and now into bounding but I am really struggling to move forward from this as well as trying to keep it fun for the athletes. Do you have any resources or ideas which you would suggest? Andy - I have an athlete who is a soccer player in-season and I have been asked to plan their program for the reminder of the season [4 months]. He play's every Sunday and can only train twice a week with a training age of 3 years. I was going to try and maintain strength and power over the months but struggling to see what kind of conditioning I may need to include [if any due to 3 soccer training sessions each week] or any ideas of how I can plan the weekly sessions [session 1 strength / session 2 power for example] Jesse - I’m wondering whether you have any tips/advice on what more I can do to assist my chances in securing a position in the US? Ben - Recently I have seen an influx of strength & conditioning jobs overseas (United Kingdom, Australia, China). As a seasoned strength coach, I was wondering if you had any advice for someone (me) who is looking to get a strength coach job in another country (i.e., any websites or foreign job markets you would recommend). Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning? Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comTo catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeeferyNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiPick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.comPlease “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com Jacques DeVore founder of Sirens and Titans Fitness. Jacques began his career in fitness training as an elite athlete. He has competed as a wrestler in both high school and college, in cross country, track, lacrosse, martial arts, and both mountain bikes and road bike races. His primary foundation of training was wrestling, which requires great functional fitness and a good understanding of body composition and nutrition. His experience and passion for exercise fueled his desire to focus on the science of strength and conditioning. Jacques is licensed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Specialist in Conditioning and Strength. He also coaches cyclists and passed the examination to be an Expert Cycling coach for USA cycling. Jacques also established a career outside of sports and fitness in the management of money and the trading of securities which requires extensive time and energy. Jacques was constantly struggling with ways to train that required minimal time during his regular travel. So, he developed short workouts, for himself, which provided superior fitness gains while on the road. Over 20 years ago Jacques took his deep exercise knowledge and his experience in business to become CEO of Vert Sports Performance center in Santa Monica where he also actively began training world class athletes, including football players prepping for the NFL combine, basketball players in the NBA, tennis, wrestling, grappling, track, baseball, and many other sports. Jacques decided to leave Vert and open Titan Sports Performance in Santa Barbara and created his own training center. Titan was the first sports performance center in Santa Barbara at the time. Over the last 15 years Titan has provided training to hundreds of athletes, teams, and individuals in Santa Barbara.. For all of Jacques life he has been a competitive athlete, coaching, and training other athletes and individuals on how to improve their fitness. He has not only trained others but is living proof of his training methods. He has kept his fitness at a level that allows him to competitively race his bicycle with minimal training time. Jacques has accomplished this through his understanding of the science of how the human body performs and responds to training. Jacques has been a resident and active member in the Los Angeles business community since 1984. He is past president of Business Exchange 100, a Los Angeles professional business organization. Jacques has been a “Big Brother” of Los Angeles to 3 little brothers over the last 18 years, is a past member of the Board of Directors of Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles, and a past member of the Executive Committee. Also, Jacques was a member of the board of the Daniel Freeman Hospital Foundation prior to the hospitals sale to Tenet healthcare. Jacques was born in Texas and raised in California. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California Davis and an MBA from Pepperdine University and was a visiting scholar to MBA students at Stanford University. To see a list of athletes Jacques has trained and more, Click on this link: www.sirensandtitansfitness.com In This Episode We Discuss: His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.What prepared him for working with a variety of athletes.His high Intensity Short Rides for preparing distance cyclists. His upcoming book. Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Today’s questions:Tim - As someone who wants to become a strength/human performance coach, what is the best way of going about a masters degree and being a grad assistant with strength coaches. I will be getting my undergrad in exercise science fall 2017, and I am starting to look for potential colleges to get my masters degree. However, I'm confused if I should just focus on a strength and conditioning focus or a masters in kinesiology or something similar is better?Joey - In your opinion as a coach, does Heart Rate Variability(HRV) affect athlete performance?Jay - What the most important things I could teach or expose him to now and to see what things worked best for you when you were working with your interns and young coaches? Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning? Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comTo catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeeferyNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiPick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.comPlease “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com Corey has been involved in the exercise world for 18 years. He has worked in small studios, corporate gyms, independent, as a gym owner and now online. His website showcases strength coaches and programs for combat athletes, such as mma, bjj, wrestling, boxing, etc.   In This Episode We Discuss: His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.Issues combat athletes face.What a typical offseason looks like.What a typical fight prep training camp looks like.Tools he uses for ESD.Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com Corey has been involved in the exercise world for 18 years. He has worked in small studios, corporate gyms, independent, as a gym owner and now online. His website showcases strength coaches and programs for combat athletes, such as mma, bjj, wrestling, boxing, etc.   In This Episode We Discuss: His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach. Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Issues combat athletes face. What a typical offseason looks like. What a typical fight prep training camp looks like. Tools he uses for ESD. Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Today’s questions:Dwayne - How would he go about getting past the eyeball test?Dwayne - What should a young coach publish and speak about?Hamish - What typically do young up and coming S&C Coaches lack?Colin - What's the best way to move from volunteering to a full time position?Nick - How do you gain respect from players in the collegiate setting if you did not play in college yourself?John - You often talk about branding yourself. How can a young strength coach 'brand' them self? Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning? Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comTo catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeeferyNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiPick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.comPlease “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free: PLAE - http://plae.us/Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Ben Butterfield is currently the Director of Sports Performance at Wentworth Institute of Technology a Division 3 school located in Boston, MA. He also oversees the year round development of the Assumption College Women's Field hockey team. He is currently entering his 4th year working with both programs. During the summer months he owns a Strength and Conditioning Clinic for high school athletes. Ben has had a number of stops in the D1,D2,D3 setting and working in the private and public sector. His stops include, Velocity Sports Performance, Field house SP, Booth by Performance, WIT, Assumption College, Boston College, U of Maine, Northeastern University, and the Buffalo Bills. In This Episode We Discuss: His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.Advice young Strength & Conditioning Coaches.Biggest challenges working with Division 3 Athletics.Where he thinks the field is headed.Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Ben Butterfield is currently the Director of Sports Performance at Wentworth Institute of Technology a Division 3 school located in Boston, MA. He also oversees the year round development of the Assumption College Women's Field hockey team. He is currently entering his 4th year working with both programs. During the summer months he owns a Strength and Conditioning Clinic for high school athletes. Ben has had a number of stops in the D1,D2,D3 setting and working in the private and public sector. His stops include, Velocity Sports Performance, Field house SP, Booth by Performance, WIT, Assumption College, Boston College, U of Maine, Northeastern University, and the Buffalo Bills. In This Episode We Discuss: His journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach. Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Advice young Strength & Conditioning Coaches. Biggest challenges working with Division 3 Athletics. Where he thinks the field is headed. Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Today’s questions:Nick - What was your biggest challenge breaking into the field of Strength and Conditioning?What is one thing you wish you could tell your younger self after all of the experience you have gained?Alyssa - Should I become a member of the NSCA?Jeff - What is your training philosophy? Do you have a question about Strength and Conditioning? Record it at http://www.AskCoachMac.com/For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comTo catch future live episodes of Ask Coach Mac make sure to “Like” Coach McKeefery’s “Coach” page at http://www.Facebook.com/rmckeeferyNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiPick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.comPlease “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Sorinex - https://sorinex.com/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/