Ryan Cotter is the head strength and conditioning coach for MLS team Real Salt Lake and has a plethora of NCAA experience as well. We originally were introduced to Ryan during his time as a UMD strength coach for men's lacrosse, soccer and gymnastics... but also has had experience working with football, baseball, softball, golf, basketball and more at places like the University of Georgia, Northern Arizona, and Utah.

Great conversation about how he got into the industry, educated himself, and what he thinks leads to peak performance for all athletes. Can't thank Ryan enough for the time, and part 2 will be released in the next week, where we cover different elements of peak performance like nutrition.

Topics covered:

0:56-8:44 Background

8:45-15:31 Early education in strength training

15:32-17:56 Implementing specific nuance in training athletes

17:57-23:41 Addition by subtraction for efficient training

24:42-31:12 Muscle injury prevention

31:13-34:43 Joint and Ligament injury prevention

34:44-44:28 Ideal physical inputs for young athletes

44:29-52:09 Individual athlete tailoring in team environment

52:10-57:56 Most important 10% of training

57:57-59:10 Key 10% of non-sport specific training

59:11-1:03:41 "Play faster for longer"

1:03:42-1:10:06 Opinion on multi-sport athletes (TMG Hot Take)

1:10:07-1:10:56 One sport injury susceptibility

Part 2 coming soon...