Cheeky Mid Weeky

Ever wonder what it’s actually like behind the scenes in the NFL? Mike Blazejowski, sports science and performance coach for the Indianapolis Colts, gives a real look at the chaos, strategy, and science that keep pro athletes on the field.

Mike breaks down how the Colts manage player workloads with GPS tracking, handle last-minute roster changes, and keep guys healthy—even when players show up to camp after weeks on the couch. He also talks about working alongside legends like Reggie Wayne and explains how coaches balance egos, injuries, and performance during a grueling season.

If you’re into football, coaching, or just curious how the pros stay in peak shape, this one’s a must-watch. It’s not just talk—it’s real stories and insights you won’t get anywhere else.

Watch the full interview now and hit subscribe for more insider conversations!

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Want to master high school strength & conditioning? Coach George Adams (state director for NHSCA and Coach of the Year) shares how to train massive groups, keep multi-sport athletes strong, and balance coaching with life and family. Whether you coach at the high school, college, or private sector level, this episode is packed with tips on programming, athlete nutrition, working with athletic trainers, and building buy-in from sport coaches and parents.

If you want to elevate your coaching game and keep athletes performing year-round, don’t miss this episode!

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Ever heard of RPR? Chances are you have. But Be Activated was around before RPR.

December 2016 I had my first experience with RPR. In 2018 I was introduced to the OG of RPR - Be Activated from Douglas Heel. These OG videos are filmed before RPR. There is lots to unpack in this episode. Find out for yourself in this episode. I hope this episode can bring RPR and Be Activated together.

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Why NBA Players Keep Slipping (And It's Not Their Shoes) | Curvilinear Running Explained

Ever wonder why elite athletes like Jason Tatum sometimes slip when cutting around defenders? The answer lies in a fundamental misunderstanding between turning and curving that's costing athletes performance and injuries.

In this episode, we break down the critical difference between radial and curvilinear running—concepts that sports science has been confusing for years. We dive deep into why most "3D" analysis tools are actually just 2D, how markerless motion capture ignores your unique anatomy, and why that defensive end can't just "lean" into his rush around the tackle.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Rotation ≠ Revolution: Turning your body doesn't automatically create curved movement
• Lean is a result, not the cause of effective cutting
• 5 ground contacts are ideal for smooth redirection and reorientation
• Each foot has a specific role: outside foot redirects, inside foot reorients
• Force is vector-based and doesn't turn on its own

⚡ REAL EXAMPLES:

• NFL defensive ends rushing the QB
• High jumpers attempting curves in 3 steps
• NBA players slipping on cuts around defenders

Perfect for coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in the physics of human movement!

Sunday July 13, 2025 I spoke with Coach Kurt Hester about his battle with cancer. In early 2025 he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and told he had 6-8 weeks to live.

He has since past that time, and keeps fighting each day. He still trains the football team at Houston day in and day out. Find out how he is doing in this episode.

In this episode I talk with Anna Eckley about mental health. We talk about this from multiple angles and how it effects the strength coach.

Anna is a chaplain at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA and has an extensive background working with athletes. She is also the Hope Sports Coordinator working closely with athletes and coaches in the Iowa area.

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Getting Sport Coaches to Buy Into Your Strength Program | Ross Garner Interview Sport coaches hate your strength program. Most high school strength coaches struggle to get sport coaches on board with their training. Without coach buy-in, athletes don't take the weight room seriously and results suffer. Many strength coaches try impressing sport coaches with fancy data and showing up to every game. These tactics backfire because they focus on proving worth instead of building partnerships. The solution is asking each coach what they want to see in training sessions. In this episode, Ross Garner shares his exact system for getting every sport coach at his Texas high school bought into his strength program. He reveals how he manages 1,200 athletes across multiple sports and maintains strong relationships with all his coaches.

What You'll Learn:

• How to structure training for multiple sports
• Why Monday workouts don't work for high school athletes
• The conversation that gets coaches invested in your program
• How to balance your program with coach requests

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Kade McGee stopped by the show for a chat, and it was awesome. Kade is the Director of Athletic Performance at Opelika High School. His weight room is one of the most beautiful and desirable set ups I have ever seen! In this episode we talk about how to schedule teams training in the high school setting.

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In this episode of the Strength Coach Network Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Jacksic, Director of Athletic Performance at Charlotte Christian School, Director of Performance at X2 Baseball, and North Carolina State Director for the NHSSCA.

Kyle shares his story of building one of the most comprehensive and high-performing youth-to-college systems in the country — from 6th grade development all the way to D1 return-to-play athletes — while balancing public and private school S&C, remote work, facility design, and staff development.

This isn’t just a weight room talk — it’s a full-on systems design manual for coaches working with large rosters, limited space, mixed abilities, and endless scheduling challenges.

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Angelo Gingerelli was named Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Seton Hall in the fall of 2005 and has extensive experience in both professional and collegiate athletics.

Before coming to Seton Hall, Gingerelli held similar positions at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Gingerelli graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware with a degree in exercise science. He has also earned a master's degree in education from Virginia Tech and an M.B.A. in sports management from Seton Hall's Stillman School of Business.

Gingerelli's duties at Seton Hall include all aspects of training and conditioning for the Baseball, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming & Diving, Cross Country and Men's and Women's Golf teams. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor for several courses each semester, and published multiple books. He is also the New Jersey State Director for the NSCA.

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