Athlete Factors

In this episode, I talk with an old friend from grad school, Jace Jackson. Jace is a Firefighter, Paramedic, Certified Rescue Specialist, and also serves as the VP on the Executive Board of his Fire Fighters Union. We discus the training needs of first responders, the unique physiological toll that stress can have on the body, the importance of sleep and de-stressing, and how to be as physically sharp and ready as possible when the "tones" go off.

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In this episode, I talk with Dalton Durocher.  Dalton is a Baseball and Softball specific Sport Performance Coach and Personal Trainer in Dallas, Texas.  We discuss coaching cues that do not improve hitting and pitching performance, ball launch angle, and the most important training factors for baseball and softball athletes.

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In this episode, I talk with my friend, Marcus Watts. Marcus is a plant based lifestyle coach. We talk about his athletic background and experience playing pro ball, how to experiment with your diet, and how to work towards a plant based diet. We also talk a little biochemistry regarding the perceived nutritional deficiencies of a plant based diet and the priorities you need to follow regardless of your dietary preferences.

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Divan Augustyn, a Physiotherapist and Fitness Coach for Guangzhou R&F Football Club, a professional team in China's top flight Chinese Super League. We discuss some of the in's and out's of High Performance Management, how to motivate athletes, and how off the pitch fitness training should complement and improve on the pitch performance. We also talk a little trash about our favorite soccer teams and reminisce about the sport of track and field. 

In this episode, I talk with Jessica York, a Dietician in San Antonio, TX. We discuss the most common issues she sees in the nutrition industry, how to find a dietician specific to your health/sport goals, how changing your diet is a change in your behavior, and how to stay hydrated this summer.

In this episode, I talk with a fellow Nutrition Coach, Derek Stanley. Derek is a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach in McKinney, Texas. We discuss the most important aspects of dietary programming, as well as how to pick a competent and effective nutrition coach.

In this episode, I talk with Abel Navarro, a personal trainer in Orlando, FL.  Abel switched careers from banking to personal training and has some unique insights to offer the Athlete Factors conversation.  We discuss where personal training fits into sport performance, trainer do's and don'ts, and how to pick a competent personal trainer.     

In this episode, I talk with a class-mate from grad school, Mandy Wray, who is currently finishing up her PhD. We discuss the rigors of graduate school, how to conduct useful research, and how to better understand exercise and nutrition related research.

In this episode, I talk with my friend Ethan Blagg, a Massage Therapist in Colorado Springs, CO.  We talk about the importance of posture, where massage fits into sport performance, and how to pick a competent and effective massage therapist.  

In this episode, I talk with an old friend and college class-mate, Wade Rice. Wade is a Physical Therapist in Dayton, Ohio. We discuss the role of strength and conditioning in the rehab process, as well as how to find a competent and effective Physical Therapist.