Iron Game Chalk Talk with Ron McKeefery

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 Brandon is a top ranked powerlifter, author of "The Cube Method", and "365STRONG", as well as a respected strength coach. Brandon is ranked as one of the strongest powerlifters of All-Time, having world class totals in multiple weight class, raw, and equipped — *2,110 lbs Raw Belt Only, 
*2,237 lbs Raw with Knee Wraps and 
*2,612 lbs Multiply Equipped. His efforts as a lifter, and a coach have helped cause a paradigm shift in the sport of powerlifting. His Cube Method has helped over a dozen men total 2,000 lbs or more in raw divisions, and over twenty women total over 1,000 lbs or more. He has worked, and consulted with athletes from Seal Team 2, Seal Team 4, Norwegian Seal Team, University of Kentucky Football, Cincinnati Bengals, Numerous Crossfit Gyms and Juggernaut Training Systems among others. In this episode we discuss: His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. His Cube Method explained. Where he sees Performance Coaching going. The best piece of coaching advice he has received. Her 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 Coach Mitchell is the strength coach and offensive line coach for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial High School. He serves both male and female sports for the school. His programs seek to develop strength and power through a myriad of techniques ranging from Olympic lifting to Power lifting. He also places a large emphasis on injury reduction through the total body approach of strengthening each athlete for his/her sport. He has previously worked at Austin Reagan, New Braunfels Canyon, PSJA Memorial, A&M Consolidated High Schools in the same capacity. He holds certifications through the NSCA (CSCS) and the USAW. He has spoken at dozens of clinics on topics ranging from squat mechanics, kettlebell techniques, and developing the female athlete. He also hosts a strength clinic every year for high school coaches. He resides with his tolerant wife Marissa and daughters Tatum and Avery. In This Episode We Discuss: His journey into the S&C field. Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning coach. What makes his program unique. How he has incorporated team building and mental toughness into his program. What a typical day looks like, and how he manages so many athletes. What needs to happen to put a S&C in every High School. 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 Thomas Morris is in his seventh year at IU and serves as the Head strength and conditioning coach. Morris works with the Hoosiers' women's basketball and men's soccer team, and during his tenure at IU has also served as strength and conditioning coach for the track and field, men's tennis and diving teams. Morris has developed and implemented sport specific strength, conditioning, flexibility, speed and agility programs for Indiana's 24 men's and women's NCAA Division I programs. Prior to his arrival in Bloomington, Morris served as the head speed, strength and conditioning coach at LaSalle University from October of 2004 to June of 2005. At LaSalle, Morris developed and implemented year-round strength and conditioning programs for 12 varsity sports, including football, men's basketball and women's basketball. Morris served as a graduate assistant strength coach at Penn State before his stint at LaSalle, completing requirements for a master's degree in education and health education in the fall of 2006. While at Penn State, Morris worked primarily with the football team. Morris earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a movement science option from Penn State. He is a certified USA Weight Lifting Club Coach and a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Morris and his wife Christa, who is a Learning Specialist in the IU Athletics Academic Services department, reside in Bloomington. In this episode we discuss: His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field. His mountain bike accident and how that has affected his job. Biggest mistake he has made in S&C and how he learned from it. How he has used his personal tragedy to motivate his athletes.  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.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 Joel Jamieson is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength and conditioning for combat sports. He has more than 7 years experience working with many of the top athletes in the sport and has trained over 30 of the biggest names in MMA, including 7 world champions. He formerly served as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Pride FC and currently works in a similar capacity for Dream. Prior to his work in MMA and combat sports, he spent time training D-1 football players and worked in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks. He has trained countless teams and athletes from the NFL, MLS, NHL and NBA and Olympic competitors from 5 different sports. Joel is also the founder of 8weeksout.com and author of the highly acclaimed book, “Ultimate MMA Conditioning.” Since its release in 2009, it has been sold in more than 40 countries and widely regarded as the definitive book on the subject. His articles have been published in a variety of online and print magazines such as Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health UK, Healthy For Men, Fighting Fit, and various journals. He is also a frequent presenter at local and national training conferences. In this episode we discuss: His Strength and Conditioning journey. Biggest mistake he has made, and how he learned from it.   What is HRV and how to use it. Why we should train the oxidative system for Anaerobic sports.  Best piece of coaching advice. Their favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

Special Deal: Complete Jumps Training: A Coaches Guide To Jump Training - Get 50% off the week this episode goes live by clicking here: https://lm266.isrefer.com/go/cjt/mckeefery/  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 Bobby Smith was a 3 sport stand-out athlete at Hopatcong High School.  In football, he was an All-Conference running back and Top 100 in NJ.  In basketball he scored over 1000 career points.  And in track and field, he was the top javelin thrower in the country his senior year, winning the Meet of Champs, the Golden West, and High School Nationals. Although highly recruited to throw the javelin in college, his love for football and the javelin lead him to Monmouth University, where he was able to compete for both teams.  In college, Bobby experienced 4 major injuries / surgeries (ACL reconstruction, Meniscectomy, Tommy John surgery, and ankle reconstruction).  But with hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude, he came back strong from each injury.  He was the captain of the football team and the track and field team his junior and senior years, All-NEC conference running back his senior year, NCAA Division I Track and Field Men’s Field Athlete of the Year Mid-Atlantic District 2006, Javelin – 5th place Division I NCAA championships 2005, Javelin – NCAA Division I All-American 2005. After college he committed his training to the javelin and moved to California to train with one of the top javelin coaches in the country.  During his time in California, he worked part time at Velocity Sports Performance in Irvine where he was able to work under some of the top trainers in the business.  In 2008 he won the USA Olympic Trials in Eugene, OR with a personal best throw of 76.06M.  Unfortunately, due to USATF Olympic qualification rules, he was just shy of the Olympic “A” standard distance and was not able to compete in the Beijing Olympics.  But this didn’t stop him from continuing his Olympic quest.  He moved to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Ca. and had the good fortune to work with some of the best trainers, sports medicine personnel, coaches, and support staff in the industry. In 2010 he moved back to NJ to continue his training and married his longtime girlfriend, Sharon Wentworth.  Sharon is the owner of Elite Sports Physical Therapy, the premier sports medicine facility for competitive athletes.  In May of 2011, Bobby and Sharon decided to open their own sports performance facility.  Elite Sports Performance Center was born and opened in March of 2012. In this episode we discuss: His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field. Why start a performance facility. His and Adam Feit's new product "Complete Jump Training: Coaches Guide To Jump Training" 4 Categories of jump training. 4 Training Zones. How he progresses athletes through jump training. The best piece of coaching advice he has received. Her 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 Sandor (Sean) Manuel was born in 1973 in Berkeley California to Sicilian and African American parents, Francine and the late Samuel Manuel. His father played center position for the football team at Alcorn State in Mississippi and his mother attended the University of San Francisco and afterwards received a master’s degree in physical therapy from Columbia University in New York. Sandor was one of four boys and an identical twin.  Played football at Laney Community College for 2 years, then received a scholarship to New Mexico State University along with his identical twin where they played together along with Head UNLV coach Tony Sanchez. Earned All-Conference honors and All-American honors at New Mexico State University.  Drafted to the 49ers 7th round in 1996 played there till 1997, NFL Europe 1998, then picked up by Kansas City Chiefs from 1998-99.  Spent one year in the XFL with San Francisco Demons 2001.  Started Coaching at California HS, San Ramon CA in 2004 with Tony Sanchez.  Coached there until 2009.  Earned American Monthly National Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year 2008.  Came to Gorman in 2010 as Strength and Conditioning Coach and quality control; earned American Football Monthly National Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year 2012.  Currently the Offensive Line and Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Gaels. In this episode we discuss: His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field. Biggest mistake he has made in S&C and how he learned from it. Secret to Bishop Gormans athletic success. 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.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 Currently in his twelfth year as the Coordinator of Sports Performance at Salisbury University, Matt oversees the training programs of 21 varsity teams, 3 graduate assistants, and an intern and volunteer staff of about 15.  During his tenure as Coordinator, Matt has had the opportunity to work with 10 National Championship teams, 5 individual National Championship athletes, and over 160 All-Americans. Since 2004, he has been certified as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as holding the certification of SPARQ National Trainer. Alongside his brother Brad, he is the co-creater and writer for the blog, EducatedCoaches.com. Prior to coming to Salisbury University, Matt spent one season as a strength coach in the minor league system of the Toronto Blue Jays.   In This Episode We Discuss: His journey into the S&C field. Coaches that have shaped and influenced his career. Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning coach. What makes his program unique. Challenges he facing small college strength coaches. A tool he uses to evaluate players commitment level.   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 Ashley Jones MSc CSCS  began his career as a professional strength and conditioning coach with the Sydney Kings Australia National Basketball League team in 1992. Prior to that, he had been working with amateur teams and the fitness industry since 1978.  He has been employed by the Australian and New Zealand national squads, Canterbury Crusaders, Newcastle Knights, Parramatta Eels and Northern Eagles. He is currently also working with the Scotland national squad in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2015. Ash was awarded an honorary position at Bond University in Australia as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and has now worked in three professional sports (basketball, rugby league, and rugby union) across four countries (New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Scotland). In this episode we discuss: His Strength and Conditioning journey. His Humanistic vs Mechanistic philosophy. How he looks for inspiration outside of his sport/profession. How he individualizes pr0grams for his athletes. Advice he has for young strength coaches. Best piece of coaching advice. Their 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 Chris Frankel, MS, is Director of Programming for TRX. A coach, trainer, and educator for more than 25 years, Frankel has trained and consulted for collegiate and professional sports teams, the U.S. Navy SEALs, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and U.S. Secret Service. Prior to working with TRX Frankel served as instructor of record for undergraduate and graduate courses in the department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Science at the University of new Mexico. He has published numerous fitness and training articles, coauthored a book chapter for the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and coauthored research articles in peer reviewed journals. He presents nationally on topics related to training and human performance. His current area of concentration is evaluation and training of high intensity exercise, repeated sprint ability and the effect of external loading on energetics. In this episode we discuss: His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field. The mentors that have shaped his career. Biggest mistake he has made as a coach. Current trends and common mistakes in Strength and Conditioning. Methods vs Systems. The best piece of coaching advice he has received. Her 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 Timothy DiFrancesco graduated from Endicott College in 2003 with his Bachelor’s degree in Science/Athletic Training. He then went on to the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2006. In 2007, DiFrancesco co-founded TD Athletes Edge, LLC, which offers a systematic, results-driven approach to performance training and rehabilitation. He spent two seasons as the Head Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA-Developmental League from 2009 to 2011. In December of 2011 he was named the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. DiFrancesco enjoys helping athletes of all levels connect movement, training, and nutrition with results! In This Episode We Discuss: His journey into the S&C field. Coaches that have shaped and influenced his career. Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning coach. How he evaluates new players in the Lakers organization. Advice he has for young Basketball players. 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 Following a six-year term as the sports nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach for Dayton's men's and women's basketball teams, Mike Bewley joined Georgia Tech's staff as strength and conditioning coach for men's basketball in June 2011. Bewley's duties include the design and implementation of athletic performance programs, supervising team and individual training sessions, and testing strength, power and conditioning of athletes. He also works with Tech's men's tennis team. Bewley also served as the strength and conditioning coach to the Flyers men's and women's golf programs. Prior to Dayton, Bewley served as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Georgia Southern from 2002-05. Bewley developed and implemented conditioning programs for basketball, baseball, soccer, and volleyball, and assisted with the Eagles' 11 other sporting programs. Bewley graduated from Eastern Kentucky in 1998 with a degree in physical education. He then moved to the University of Nevada in Reno, where he was a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach and sports nutritionist. He earned his master's degree in education leadership from Nevada in 2002. The native of Louisville, Ky., is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist and a sports performance nutritionist, as well as a USA Weighlifting Level I Olympic club coach. Bewley and his wife, Lisa, an assistant athletic trainer at Kennesaw State, reside in Atlanta. In this episode we discuss: His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field. The gap he saw in nutrition education and why he started Nutracarina. The value of using the warm up to access. Why he created the Dynamic Warm Up Movement Assessment. The best piece of coaching advice he has received. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

Dr. Toby Brooks has served as the Clinical Coordinator and as an Associate Professor in the Master of Athletic Training Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, since 2009. Additionally, he is the former Director of Research and Education for the International Youth Conditioning Association, a position he held for more than 10 years (2005-2015). The Golconda, Illinois, native completed his undergraduate studies in Athletic Training and was named one of the Top 25 Graduating Seniors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) in 1998. He then accepted a graduate assistant athletic trainer position at the University of Arizona. At the U of A, he completed both his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Physical Education while working with the Wildcat women's gymnastics, football, and baseball programs. Brooks has worked as a certified athletic trainer and/or strength coach with numerous professional, collegiate, and high school athletics programs, including the Oakland Raiders, USA Baseball, the University of Texas El Paso, Liberty University, the Florida Firecats, Shawnee Community College, the Southern Illinois Miners, and seven high schools across three states. He has also published multiple articles and studies and is a regular presenter at national and international conferences. Brooks currently serves on the Youth Special Interest Group (SIG) for the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is an active member of the Changing the Game Project. He is also co-founder and creative director for NiTROhype Creative, a graphic design firm specializing in athletic-, fitness-, and motorsports-based businesses. He and his wife Christi reside in Lubbock with their daughter Brynnan (12) and son Taye (9). In this episode we discuss: His Strength and Conditioning journey. What is LTAD and its benefits? What kind of coaches can and should implement the concepts of LTAD? 3-5 priorities when implementing and LTAD Program? How he educates athletes and parents about LTAD? His new product with the IYCA, and the problem he thinks that product will solve? Best piece of coaching advice. Their 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 Derek Woodske is considered to be one of the premier lecturers on the topic of strength and conditioning and exercise sports performance currently working today. In the past four years, Derek has spoken in more than a dozen countries, translated into multiple languages and influenced thousands of coaches and personal trainers around the world. Derek began his journey and passion into the world of human performance through his own athletic success as an NCAA All-American and National Champion in the sport track and field. Derek was able to transfer that success beyond college where he represented his home country of Canada on two separate occasions as a member of the Canadian National Team. During his tenure as a member of team Canada he broke two Canadian National Records and won multiple National Championships. Derek retired from the sport track and field to pursue his passion having worked in both the NFL and NCAA as a professional coach, reaching the pinnacle of the industry that he has so much energy and enthusiasm for. Derek has taken his experience as a professional coach and blended it with his educational background as both an interpersonal communications expert and therapist to create a holistic approach to teaching and understanding the complexities of not only performing human movement but also teaching it to others. Derek is truly excited about his opportunity to share almost 20 years of professional coaching experience with the next-generation. In this episode we discuss: His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field. The mentors that have shaped his career. How he has dealt with injuries both as a athlete and as a coach. What vertical integration is. His Leap Frog and Priority system. The science of restoration. The best piece of coaching advice he has received. Her 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 Mitch Hauschildt is the Prevention, Rehab and Physical Performance Coordinator for all 16 sports at Missouri State University (MSU). Additionally, he is the strength and conditioning coach for Women's Basketball and Volleyball. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainer's Association, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a certified Club Coach by USA Weightlifting. At MSU, he utilizes his knowledge of performance enhancement and sports medicine to coordinate the rehab and injury prevention programs for all varsity sports while simultaneously improving the athletic performance for the Lady Bear teams. In addition to his duties at MSU, he is a noted speaker, having lectured to sports medicine professionals across the country. He has also been published in several national journals in the areas of sports performance and injury prevention. Mitch is married to his lovely wife, Shannon, and they have 4 children. In This Episode We Discuss: His journey into the S&C and Sports Medicine field. Where is the gap between S&C and Sports Med? How he created a Prevention Rehab and Physical Performance Coordinator position from scratch. How he balances his time between the Sports Med Clinic and Weight Room Evaluation techniques and certifications that exists. How he balances being a Technician, Manager, and Entrepreneur What Man Up and Go is an how to get involved. 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 Charles Austin graduated from Texas State University with a Business Management degree.  He competed as a professional athlete for 15 years where he worked closely with his agent on all of his business arrangements.  After winning the Olympic High Jump Gold Medal, he self published his book, Head Games:  Life’s Greatest Challenge which focuses on the mental aspects of setting and achieving desired goals .  In 2001, he started his So High Sports and Fitness training business.  His 800 square feet So High Sports & Fitness Studio opened in 2002 and in 2008, he opened his 12,000 square feet So High Sports & Fitness Performance Center.  In August of 2014, Charles successfully launched his Total Body Board at the 2014 IDEA World Fitness Convention.  The Total Body Board is the most versatile single piece of fitness equipment ever created.  Also, Charles does motivational speaking. In this episode we discuss: His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field. How S&C helped him to compete in 3 Olympics and win a Gold Medal.   Setting and achieving goals and teaching your athletes to do the same.   Taking his idea for the Total Body Board from concept to completion.   The best piece of coaching advice he has received. His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation