Be Legendary Podcast

SummerStrong 12 Throwback Presentation by Derek Woodske. Derek is a long-time strength coach serving the NCAA and NFL. He was also a 4x All-American and an 8x Canadian national champion in track and field. Derek is also the host of the popular strength and conditioning podcast EcoBolic Radio. 

SummerStrong 12 Throwback Presentation by Kaz Kazadi & Dr. Pat Ivey. Kaz is the Assistant A.D. for Human Performance at SMU while Dr. Pat Ivey is the Associate AD/Student-Athlete Health & Performance at the U. of Louisville. Kaz talks about his childhood and immigration into the US and how it shaped his coaching philosophy. Dr. Ivey talks about how he met Kaz and how their friendship began and continued through the years. 

SummerStrong 12 Throwback presentation by Maj. Donald “Donny” Bigham. Maj. Bigham talks about the trials and tribulations he faced when implementing a new standard of fitness (ACFT) in the U.S. Army, along with stories of deployments oversees. 

SummerStrong 12 Throwback presentation by Coach Megan Young. Coach Young tells the story of her diagnosis/battle with leukemia, how that has shaped her outlook as a person/coach, and how others can support those going through the battle with cancer.

After 30+ years of coaching, the legendary Bill Gillespie has officially joined the Sorinex team. As a Sorinex Strength Coach, Bill’s primary role will be to support our community with the knowledge and education he has gained in his 3+ decades of experience creating some of the strongest athletes in the world. Listen as Sorinex's Bert Sorin and Brandon Lilly discuss Bill's history in strength and talk about upcoming projects. 

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with Jana Waller. Jana is a world renowned hunter, writer, artist, conservationist, and the host of her own show Skull Bound TV. Brandon and Jana talk about the emotion and preparation that goes behind hunting, and how that has helped shape, change, and even heal their lives today.

SummerStrong 12 Presentation Throwback Episode. Neil is a knife maker from Hawaii who has used his creativity and skill to make a name for himself. Picking up this trade later in life, he was considered an underdog when competing on the show “Forged in Fire”, but then shocked everyone by winning the competition. While he is an electrician by trade, his great-grandfather was a blacksmith in Hilo. Neil expresses his art in the products he makes.

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down this week with Jeff Sobol @coach_swolebol. Jeff is the Head of Strength and Conditioning for Football at Kent State University in Kent, OH. Jeff talks about a wide range of topics from student-athletes and social media to his mentorship with Sean Edinger at Syracuse University.  

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly takes the podcast mobile and travels to "The Sorinex Tactical Farm" to podcast and catch up with Tony Sentmanat. Tony is a Marine Corps veteran and former SWAT Operator from Miami, Florida. He’s known for his exceptional real-life combat knowledge and expertise, along with extensive experience in nutrition, weight training, and mixed martial arts. Tony is also a consulting business owner, where he teaches combat, fitness, and lifestyle advice. 

Sorinex's Brandon Lilly sits down with coach, trainer, and friend Tony Sandoval. Brandon and Tony discuss his time as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, and then his transition to owning his own performance facility. They also talk about the challenges a career in strength and conditioning present.