Be Legendary Podcast

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Todd Barbour, Assistant Director of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning at Washington State University. They discuss the impact of COVID19 on S&C, why Todd choose the avenue he did within the profession, and what it means to be a "Legendary" coach and person. 

Podcast at HQ featuring Sorinex's Solution Specialists/Educators.

Bert Sorin - President, CEO Sorinex / SEC Track & Field Champion / Olympic Trials Athlete

Bill Gillespie - Sorinex Strength Coach, World Record Powerlifter, Holds the current Bench Press World Record, Former 40 year NFL/ NCAA Strength Coach

Dan McKim - Sorinex Midwest Solutions Specialist / 2x Highland Games World Champion

Brandon Lilly - Sorinex Educator / 2x World Champion Powerlifter / Innovator of the CUBE Method

Trey Zepeda - Sorinex Texas Solutions Specialist / 14 year U. of Texas Olympic Strength Coach / Trained Multiple Olympians

On this week's episode, Sorinex's Brandon Lilly is joined by Dr. Bryan Mann. Dr. Mann is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences at the University of Miami. Brandon and Dr. Mann talk about a wide range of topics including velocity based training, powerlifting careers, and interests outside of the weight room. 

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down this week with Michael Hill. Michael is the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Performance and oversees 29 different sports with a specialization in basketball at Georgetown University. A native of Fort Dodge, Iowa,  he has been with the Georgetown University athletics department since 2004. In May 2017 Hill was recognized as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), which is the highest honor a strength coach can achieve. In 2014 the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) named Hill one of the top four collegiate strength and conditioning coaches in the country.

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Rachel Balkovec, a hitting coach for the New York Yankees. Rachel and Brandon discuss her extensive background in human performance, her outlook on life/coaching, and what it is like to be the first full-time female hitting coach hired by a big-league team.

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly travels to Florida to sit down with Phil Daru. Phil is a Performance Coach at the widely regarded American Top Team MMA (ATT) in Coconut Creek, FL. ATT has produced fighters such as Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley, and Jorge Masvidal. Coach Daru has most recently won the 2019 MMA Coach of the Year in Florida. Phil is a 10+ year MMA S&C Coach Veteran as well as an online coach. He produces weekly instructional content on his social platforms including Darustrong.com.

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with coach, programming director, and artist Michael Hulcher of Gym Jones. The two discuss their athletic experiences, training methodologies, coaching tactics, and motivations behind what they do.

Brandon Lilly sits down with Derek Woodske to recap WinterStrong 2. WinterStrong 2 is an event that Sorinex Outdoors hosts to introduce the high-performance community to the outdoors. 

Robin’s coaching philosophy is every athlete is unique therefore every athlete needs to be coached in a way that is suitable for them; meeting each athlete where they are currently not where they want to be, allows for long-term success. Robin works with athletes who want to get better and grow as individuals through the coaching process. Robin provides structure and direction through her training prescription that not only enhances performance but educates the athletes on the why behind the training to help them reach their full potential. "I designed the MTN LAB to be a resource for local/remote athletes who want more than just a workout." Robin's experience is also supported by her ongoing education holding a Masters Degree in Sports Conditioning and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the national strength and conditioning association.

Ray is the owner of Zingler Strength & Conditioning, LLC and is recognized as a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist, one of the industry's leading certifications endorsed by world-renowned performance coaches Joe DeFranco of DeFranco's Gym and Jim Smith of Diesel Strength & Conditioning.  Ray has been serving the North Metro Atlanta area since 2009. His blue-collar, nothing fancy, just consistency and hard work approach to research-based training has allowed him to serve his wide range of clientele. From middle school, high school, and college athletes to business professionals, military personnel, and busy moms, Ray has proven himself in the field of strength.