Elitefts SPP: Joe Hashey Interview

Joe Hashey

Synergy Athletics

Fitness Business Empire

Topics Covered in the Podcast

How Joe got started

4 Knee Surgeries.... and a lot of questions

The Start of Synergy Athletics

Transitioning from only athletes to the adult population

Psychology of completion

What do need to know to start the training process

What the athlete wants and what the parents think they need

The responsibility of college preparation

Using communication with coaches as a learning experience

A general look at the training philosophy

Concurrent Periodization with High School and College Athletes

Repetition method to prepare for Max effort and dynamic effort

Training Athletes vs training lifters

Athletes need to know, like, and trust you

Understanding bar speed 

Relationship Building

Three phases: Individual, family, community

Referrals vs giving back

What athletes really need

Appropriate recovery

Sleep cycle

Travel Teams

Nutrition

Not a work-ethic issue.... at all

Teaching skills related to the business word

Understanding learning styles

Match the mental to the physical goals

Uncomfortable equals opportunity for growth

How professional development has evolved

Mature as a business person as much as a training

Trainers approach to business vs business owners approach to business

The point of diminishing returns

Social Media Impact

Find people to network with

Training Football Players

Linear periodization for conditioning

One good lift in per session, then address weaknesses

Training In-season during the off-season

Make better at the sport not the work-out

The Best advice for Trainers and Gym Owners

You must be a life-long learner

There are people that have done what you want to do

The Joe Hashey File

Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist, NSCA (2007 – present)CPR and AED Certified (2006 – present)Masters in the Arts Of Teaching – Colgate University (2006)

Achievements:Youtube Partner – 8.2 Million Views on Fitness Videos.Men’s Fitness, Contributing Author (2012)Men’s Health, Contributing Author (2012)Speaker NSCA National Conference, Las Vegas (2011 and 2012)Speaker Central Ohio Strength Clinic (2011)Author “Powerful Muscle Recovery Manual” (2011)Speaker NSCA Vermont (2011)Author “Bull Strength Conditioning Manual” (2010)Speaker at Strength Coach 101 (2009)Contributing Author – EliteFts, Straight to the bar, Critical Bench(2008- present)Author “Bull Strength Training Manual” (2008)Secrets of Strength Development Seminar Attendee (2009)Head Modified Baseball Coach (2008 – 2009)High School Assistant Football Coach (2006 – 2009)Strength and Conditioning Coach – Hamilton High School (2005-2006)Semi Professional Football All-Star (2004-2005)Colgate University Football Player (2000-2002)

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