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We talk all about plyos this week - will recap the missed part when we do 286-300.

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This week’s episode builds directly off Wednesday's conversation with former NFL first-round draft pick Adam Archuleta, where we discussed intent-based training, speed development, and the training methods that helped shape his rise to becoming one of the most explosive athletes in football.

That conversation sparked an interesting follow-up discussion around long-term speed development, efficiency of training, and what actually separates good combine preparation from truly elite results. While Adam discussed the years of work that helped improve his speed profile, this episode shifts toward the modern world of combine preparation and the coaches who have consistently produced high-level testing performances in a shorter time frame.

Enter Tony Villani.

Tony is one of the most respected names in elite athlete development and NFL Combine preparation. As the founder of XPE Sports he has trained multiple first-round draft picks across the NFL, MLB, and NBA, helping athletes maximize their testing numbers and dramatically improve their draft stock. His work has helped shape the modern combine preparation landscape, particularly in speed development and explosive performance.

Tony earned his Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from George Washington University, where his graduate research on exhaustive interval training was published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology. His career path included stops with the Washington Capitals, Orlando Magic, and Cris Carter’s FAST Program before launching XPE in 2002.

This episode dives into the realities of speed development, combine prep, and what actually moves the needle when athletes are trying to separate themselves at the highest level.

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Adam Archuleta is a former first-round NFL draft pick whose career has spanned elite football, broadcasting, and performance leadership. A standout at Arizona State University, he earned Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year honors before being selected 20th overall in the 2001 NFL Draft.

Archuleta played seven seasons in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, and Chicago Bears, building a reputation as one of the league’s most physical and productive safeties. After football, he transitioned into broadcasting with major networks including CBS Sports and ESPN.

On this episode, we discuss his NFL journey, the methodology behind his training, the coaches who helped develop his power and explosiveness, lessons from broadcasting, leadership, and the future of high performance.

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Yosef and I start the episode talking about a recent social media call out by Antonio Squillante about Joe Kenn. We then re-dive into last week's talk about dynamic correspondence. After that we discuss how Yuri and other great coaches admired Doc Yessis. We end the conversation today with conversations on what plyometrics really mean, as well as other topics. Enjoy, not a dull moment here.

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Cameron Smith is a former standout linebacker whose career has taken him from major college football to the NFL and now into sports technology. A four-year starter and two-time captain at USC Trojans, he earned multiple All-Pac-12 honors and became one of the program’s top defensive leaders.

He was selected by Minnesota Vikings in the 2019 NFL Draft, where he competed at the professional level before overcoming a serious heart condition that reshaped his path and perspective.

Today, Smith works with PlayerData, helping teams use data to improve training, recovery, speed, and athlete readiness. On this episode, we discuss leadership, adversity, life in the NFL, and the future of athlete performance.

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In this episode Justin talks with Mike Jolly on the importance of neck training. From reducing the risk of concussion to CTE - neck strength is vital for ALL athletes. Find out why in this episode.

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The big topic from the book this week was Dynamic Correspondence which is right up Yosef's alley due to his experience with Dr. Yessis and Bondarchuk. We dive into how some companies and coaches think they are using Dynamic Correspondence but they miss the mark - learn how to avoid doing what they do.

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Ash Samaniego is the Director of Women’s Basketball Athletic Performance at UCLA Athletics, where he oversees strength and conditioning for one of the top programs in college basketball. Known for his high-energy coaching style and athlete-first approach, he plays a key role in preparing UCLA athletes for the demands of elite competition.

Prior to UCLA, Samaniego served as Director of Athletic Performance at CSUN Athletics, working with multiple sports including basketball, baseball, tennis, beach volleyball, and golf. He also has private sector coaching experience, working with a wide range of athletes and general population clients. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Samaniego holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in kinesiology from CSUN, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, and is a USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach.

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Jim Malone joins the show to discuss his path from college football to Major League Baseball and now working with USA Weightlifting. We talk about talent identification, athlete development, coaching buy-in, and how former athletes can find new purpose through Olympic weightlifting

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Nick and Ben Niemann represent one of football’s most respected development stories; a pair of Iowa-bred linebackers who turned discipline, toughness, and football IQ into NFL careers.

Both brothers starred at the University of Iowa, developing within one of college football’s most fundamentally sound defensive systems.

Ben entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and earned his way onto a roster through special teams excellence, reliability, and preparation. He became a key contributor and was part of a Super Bowl-winning team early in his career, a testament to his perseverance and football IQ

Nick followed a similar developmental path, drafted in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Known for his speed and physicality, he carved out a role on special teams while continuing to develop defensively. He is currently a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, continuing the Niemann presence in the NFL

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