Had a great time catching back up with Coach Andres Aleman for recap what he's been up to recently... hope you guiys enjoy the episode!

•MIA ✈️ NH•Head Coach @uproarstrength & @rosebarbellclub•USAW L2 National Coach•CrossFit L2•BJJ 🟫@lululemon - Legacy Ambassador

This video features a podcast interview with Coach Andres Aleman, where he discusses his move to New Hampshire, the growth of the Rose Barbell Club, and his coaching philosophy.

Key highlights from the conversation include:

• Move to New Hampshire and Growth (5:08): Coach Aleman reflects on his successful integration into the New Hampshire community and the growth of his barbell club since their last conversation a year ago. He expresses happiness about his time there (5:39).
• The Nest Cafe (7:41): Coach Aleman shares his new favorite coffee shop in New Hampshire, The Nest Cafe, highlighting its family-friendly atmosphere where kids can play while parents enjoy coffee.
• Favorite Breakfast (8:37): He mentions his daughter Rose's current favorite breakfast, mushrooms and eggs.
• "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin (9:26): Coach Aleman discusses his favorite recent book, The Art of Learning, which explores how a chess master applied learning techniques to jiu-jitsu. He finds it highly applicable to his own coaching.
• Weightlifting and Jiu-Jitsu Podcast (10:46): He talks about his recent feature on a jiu-jitsu podcast where he discussed the benefits of weightlifting for jiu-jitsu athletes.
• Craig Jones and the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Competitions (13:26): Coach Aleman details how Craig Jones created a new jiu-jitsu event with a million-dollar prize, challenging the traditional ADCC tournament due to unfair fighter compensation. This parallels similar shifts in other sports like CrossFit (15:30).
• Teaching the Split Jerk (21:52): His favorite weightlifting movement to teach is the split jerk, emphasizing its intricate nature.
• Rose Barbell Club's Success (23:56): The Rose Barbell Club achieved third place in the New England competition, which was a pleasant surprise and a great motivator.
• Importance of PVC Pipe in Coaching (27:40): Coach Aleman highlights the PVC pipe as an essential tool for teaching technique without fatigue, allowing coaches to identify compensations and ensure proper movement patterns before adding weight.
• Youth Training Myths (40:11): He observes that people in New England are more open to new ideas and less influenced by outdated myths about youth training compared to Miami.
• Effective Seminars (45:10): For him, a good seminar focuses on precise corrections, ample repetition, and immediate feedback to help athletes understand movements better.
• Coaching Philosophy (50:07): Coach Aleman views himself as a "GPS" for athletes, providing clear, simple, and direct cues to guide them without overwhelming them. He emphasizes positive reinforcement to build confidence.
• Team Soul Community (52:11): He discusses his strong connection to Team Soul in Miami, considering it a family, and recounts his experience coaching a class there during a visit.
• Brand Ambassadorships (56:56): He talks about his past roles as a legacy ambassador for Lululemon (57:06) and his work with NoCo energy drinks (57:54) and Rev Balance balance boards (59:30).
• Billboard Quote: "Effort and Attitude" (1:03:58): He reiterates his chosen mantra for a billboard, "Effort and Attitude," emphasizing its universal applicability in sports and life.