Kevin Vanderbush, a retired high school strength and conditioning coach, shares his background in athletics and how he got into kayaking at a young age. He discusses the importance of strength training and its correlation to success in sports. Vanderbush also talks about the impact he made on the lives of his athletes and the culture he developed at Ben Davis High School. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and sharing knowledge in the strength and conditioning industry. In this part of the conversation, Jim and Kevin discuss the importance of having a competitive advantage in sports and business. They emphasize the six key components of success: mindset, knowledge, communication, training, nutrition, and recovery. They also delve into the psychology of working with high school athletes and developing their mental toughness and leadership skills. Kevin highlights the significance of culture in a strength and conditioning program and the role of discipline in developing athletes. They also touch on the importance of reading and personal development in becoming a better coach. In this conversation, Jim Beebe and Kevin Vanderbush discuss the importance of consistency and simplicity in training. They emphasize the value of sticking to a basic program and focusing on incremental improvements over time. Kevin shares his approach to training athletes, which includes a split routine with two days of upper body lifting, two days of lower body lifting, and one day focused on athleticism. He also highlights the importance of developing foundational strength and athleticism before adding in extra bells and whistles. The conversation concludes with a discussion on favorite superheroes, books, and quotes.

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