GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

Recently Martin published an article on HMMR Media discussing the role of specific strength exercises in team sports. Contrary to what many people thing, finding the solution to this topic is not about simply putting work into different categories in training. Good training is about making sure each element is on target, no matter its category. On this episode we talk about how to stay on target and how we often ignore on field training as a means of physical preparation. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-episode-54-on-target/

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American football has undergone drastic change in the 50 years since Vern strapped on a helmet as a college lineman. New practice guidelines are finally trying to keep up with the changes to help protect players. But will they work? On this episode of the podcast we discuss how the sport is evolved and how practice must evolve with it. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/02/gaincast-episode-53-american-football-then-and-now/

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American football has undergone drastic change in the 50 years since Vern strapped on a helmet as a college lineman. New practice guidelines are finally trying to keep up with the changes to help protect players. But will they work? On this episode of the podcast we discuss how the sport is evolved and how practice must evolve with it. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/02/gaincast-episode-53-american-football-then-and-now/

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Suburban Carmel, Indiana might seem like an unlikely spot to find one of the nation's top swimming clubs, but year in and year out it continues to produce champions. The Carmel Swim Club and Carmel High School have put together a winning culture that has produced a national record 31 straight high school state championships. On a recent visit to the club, Vern sat down with Carmel coaches Chris Plumb and Ian Murray to discuss how they helped grow the culture and what role athletic development plays in their team's success. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/02/gaincast-episode-52-winning-culture-with-the-carmel-swim-club/

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Suburban Carmel, Indiana might seem like an unlikely spot to find one of the nation's top swimming clubs, but year in and year out it continues to produce champions. The Carmel Swim Club and Carmel High School have put together a winning culture that has produced a national record 31 straight high school state championships. On a recent visit to the club, Vern sat down with Carmel coaches Chris Plumb and Ian Murray to discuss how they helped grow the culture and what role athletic development plays in their team's success. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/02/gaincast-episode-52-winning-culture-with-the-carmel-swim-club/

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Making your training more effective starts with learning from your past experiences, both good and bad. Understanding the value of debriefing and having a process in place is therefore essential. On this episode of the GAINcast, Vern explains some best practices for debriefing based on a career of experience. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/02/gaincast-episode-51-the-debrief/

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Making your training more effective starts with learning from your past experiences, both good and bad. Understanding the value of debriefing and having a process in place is therefore essential. On this episode of the GAINcast, Vern explains some best practices for debriefing based on a career of experience. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/02/gaincast-episode-51-the-debrief/

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Sergio Lara-Bercial had a simple question he wanted answered: what makes serial winning coaches so successful. As a senior research fellow at the International Council for Coaching Excellence he was able to sit down with coaches who produce Olympic champions and record holders time and time again. In this episode he talks about his background, the project, and what lessons he learned from talking with the best coaches in the world. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/01/gaincast-50-serial-winning-coaches-with-sergio-lara-bercial/

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Sergio Lara-Bercial had a simple question he wanted answered: what makes serial winning coaches so successful. As a senior research fellow at the International Council for Coaching Excellence he was able to sit down with coaches who produce Olympic champions and record holders time and time again. In this episode he talks about his background, the project, and what lessons he learned from talking with the best coaches in the world. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/01/gaincast-50-serial-winning-coaches-with-sergio-lara-bercial/

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Bill Knowles is a world-renowned expert in reconditioning, having worked with athletes and teams from across the globe at the Olympic and professional levels. He joins us on this weeks podcast to discuss injuries, coming back from injury, and athletic development. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/01/gaincast-episode-49-reconditioning-with-bill-knowles/

The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/