HMMR Podcast

Physical education is a hot topic in the athletic development world recently. Simply put, kids need more quality physical education. But what exactly does a good PE class look like? On this week's episode coach and PE teacher Andy Stone takes us inside how he designs PE class, what coaches can learn from PE, and tips on teaching movement.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/06/hmmr-podcast-episode-226-inside-pe-class-with-andy-stone/

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More notes:

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. If you like this topic, check back in July as our site theme will be physical education.
• You can contact and follow Stone on Twitter (@andystonea).
• During the lockdown, Stone put together 9 weeks of home workouts. You can view them all on YouTube. James Marshall also has a series of educational gymnastics videos on YouTube that would carry over to other sports, including this one on rolls.
• The July GAIN Master Class will take place on July 23, with Greg Thompson discussing physical literacy. Stone and others will also join in with an in-depth panel discussion. Sign up here for the event, or for the whole season. 
• For more on PE, check out GAIN Video 7: Foundations of movement and rhythm with Greg Thompson. In the member video, Thompson shares ideas on designing games, teaching rhythm, and student-designed games. You can also learn more on Epiosde 197 with with Greg Thompson and Episode Episode 175 with with James Marshall.
• Another article referenced in this episode: searching for smoothness

In many parts of the world, the lockdown is coming to an end and training restrictions are slowly being lifted. The same is true for us. On this episode the podcast we look at how we are returning to training with our athletes, including what logistical and programming changes we're making.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/06/hmmr-podcast-episode-225-post-lockdown/

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More notes:

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. The June site theme is performance health, so stay tuned for lots of new content on the topic.
• Back in March we put together substantial resources on training during the quarantine, including HMMR Podcast 219: Pandemic training roundtable. You can see all of the quarantraining resources here.
• We referenced Nick's modular approach to training on this episode. You can read more about it in this article. A good article on returning to training is also available from Stronger by Science.

In many parts of the world, the lockdown is coming to an end and training restrictions are slowly being lifted. The same is true for us. On this episode the podcast we look at how we are returning to training with our athletes, including what logistical and programming changes we're making.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/06/hmmr-podcast-episode-225-post-lockdown/

» Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.

More notes:

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. The June site theme is performance health, so stay tuned for lots of new content on the topic.
• Back in March we put together substantial resources on training during the quarantine, including HMMR Podcast 219: Pandemic training roundtable. You can see all of the quarantraining resources here.
• We referenced Nick's modular approach to training on this episode. You can read more about it in this article. A good article on returning to training is also available from Stronger by Science.

Frans Bosch has made coaches rethink how how we approach strength and conditioning. Rather than thinking just about muscles and strength, strength and conditioning can be use to enhance motor learning and coordination. His new book on agility comes out in June and we had the chance to sit down with him to discuss the topic. We cover the role of perception in agility, intrinsic learning through sport, groups of attractors, strategies to strengthen cocontractions, and the role of classical strength training.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/06/hmmr-podcast-episode-224-anatomy-of-agility-with-frans-bosch/

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More notes:

• The May site theme was change of direction and agility. HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources on the topic.
• Frans Bosch's new book Anatomy of Agility is available for pre-order in the HMMR Store. It continues to develop the approach he presented in his last book Strength Training and Coordination: An Integrative Approach.
• The full interview, including additional questions and topics, is posted on our website in two part: Part 1 and Part 2.
• All of our interviews, videos, and articles relating to Bosch and his training concepts are linked here.
• You can learn more about Frans and his consulting services on the Frans Bosch Systems webpage. You can also follow him on Twitter (@fransboschbook) and Instagram (@fransboschsystems).

Frans Bosch has made coaches rethink how how we approach strength and conditioning. Rather than thinking just about muscles and strength, strength and conditioning can be use to enhance motor learning and coordination. His new book on agility comes out in June and we had the chance to sit down with him to discuss the topic. We cover the role of perception in agility, intrinsic learning through sport, groups of attractors, strategies to strengthen cocontractions, and the role of classical strength training.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/06/hmmr-podcast-episode-224-anatomy-of-agility-with-frans-bosch/

» Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.

More notes:

• The May site theme was change of direction and agility. HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources on the topic.
• Frans Bosch's new book Anatomy of Agility is available for pre-order in the HMMR Store. It continues to develop the approach he presented in his last book Strength Training and Coordination: An Integrative Approach.
• The full interview, including additional questions and topics, is posted on our website in two part: Part 1 and Part 2.
• All of our interviews, videos, and articles relating to Bosch and his training concepts are linked here.
• You can learn more about Frans and his consulting services on the Frans Bosch Systems webpage. You can also follow him on Twitter (@fransboschbook) and Instagram (@fransboschsystems).

Underdogs come and go, but Gonzaga University's basketball team keeps coming back. The small school team is the perennial overachiever and strength coach Travis Knight has been there the whole time. He joins this week's podcast to discuss the unique team culture and process that helps them keep up with their bigger budget competitors, as well as his approach to training agility for one of the most demanding sports out there.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/05/hmmr-podcast-episode-222-off-the-snow-with-tschana-schiller/

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More notes:

• This month’s site theme is change of direction and agility. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Frans Bosch's new book Anatomy of Agility was discussed in this episode and available for pre-order in the HMMR Store. It continues to develop the approach he presented in his last book Strength Training and Coordination: An Integrative Approach. We have compiled many resources around Bosch's concepts, which you can find summarized here.
• Jimmy Radcliffe's approach to teaching agility fundamentals was also referenced. Members can stream GAIN Video 12 in the HMMR Classroom to learn more from coach Radcliffe.
• This video series from What Drives Winning also dives deeper into the Gonzaga approach to driving team culture and how coach Knight fits into that.
• The interplay between the psycho-emotional and physical side of training was also discussed. John Kiely has been at the forefront of this topic, which we wrote about, interviewed him about, and had him as a guest on Episode 48, GAINcast 61, and GAINcast 132.

Underdogs come and go, but Gonzaga University's basketball team keeps coming back. The small school team is the perennial overachiever and strength coach Travis Knight has been there the whole time. He joins this week's podcast to discuss the unique team culture and process that helps them keep up with their bigger budget competitors, as well as his approach to training agility for one of the most demanding sports out there.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/05/hmmr-podcast-episode-222-off-the-snow-with-tschana-schiller/

» Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is change of direction and agility. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Frans Bosch's new book Anatomy of Agility was discussed in this episode and available for pre-order in the HMMR Store. It continues to develop the approach he presented in his last book Strength Training and Coordination: An Integrative Approach. We have compiled many resources around Bosch's concepts, which you can find summarized here.
• Jimmy Radcliffe's approach to teaching agility fundamentals was also referenced. Members can stream GAIN Video 12 in the HMMR Classroom to learn more from coach Radcliffe.
• This video series from What Drives Winning also dives deeper into the Gonzaga approach to driving team culture and how coach Knight fits into that.
• The interplay between the psycho-emotional and physical side of training was also discussed. John Kiely has been at the forefront of this topic, which we wrote about, interviewed him about, and had him as a guest on Episode 48, GAINcast 61, and GAINcast 132.

Snow sports run the gamut from acrobatic jumping and high speed downhill, to long distance endurance. Tschana Schiller has supported them all in more than a decade with US Ski and Snowboard. Athletes face unique demands on the snow, and she looks to find the best ways to support them off the snow.She joins us on this week's episode to talk about the demands of snow sports, with a deeper look at cross-country skiing and supporting athletes remotely through velocity-based training.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/05/hmmr-podcast-episode-222-off-the-snow-with-tschana-schiller/

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» New in the HMMR Store: HMMR Media is the first company to import the new Vmaxpro German VBT device to the US, offering innovative validated features at a great value.

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is agility. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Schiller and three of her USSA colleagues were guests on GAINcast 40 when Vern visited the USSA Center of Excellence. It was part of a series that also talked with high performance director Troy Taylor on GAINcast 44 and sports technologist Bill Sands on GAINcast 42.
• We've also covered skiing a on Episode 125 with Tracy Fober, and looked at the on-site support at the 2018 Olympics on Episode 144.
• Endurance was also a topic on Episode 36 with Steve Magness.

Snow sports run the gamut from acrobatic jumping and high speed downhill, to long distance endurance. Tschana Schiller has supported them all in more than a decade with US Ski and Snowboard. Athletes face unique demands on the snow, and she looks to find the best ways to support them off the snow.She joins us on this week's episode to talk about the demands of snow sports, with a deeper look at cross-country skiing and supporting athletes remotely through velocity-based training.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/05/hmmr-podcast-episode-222-off-the-snow-with-tschana-schiller/

» Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.

» New in the HMMR Store: HMMR Media is the first company to import the new Vmaxpro German VBT device to the US, offering innovative validated features at a great value.

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is agility. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Schiller and three of her USSA colleagues were guests on GAINcast 40 when Vern visited the USSA Center of Excellence. It was part of a series that also talked with high performance director Troy Taylor on GAINcast 44 and sports technologist Bill Sands on GAINcast 42.
• We've also covered skiing a on Episode 125 with Tracy Fober, and looked at the on-site support at the 2018 Olympics on Episode 144.
• Endurance was also a topic on Episode 36 with Steve Magness.

For all the talk about velocity-based training, in many cases the programs don't look that different than load-based programs in the end. Maybe a few kilos there or a bit more intent there. Does those differences matter? Simon Overkamp works with the top throwers and handball players in Germany and he joins us this week to take a look at some of the research he is doing on the topic and his best practices for velocity-based training.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-221-velocity-vs-load-with-simon-overkamp/

» Get in the game: HMMR Media is the first company to import the new Vmaxpro German VBT device to the US, offering innovative validated features at a great value.

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More notes:

• This month’s site theme is training the legs. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• You can find out more about Overkamp and get in touch with him via LinkedIn.
• As mentioned in the episode, HMMR Media is now importing the Vmaxpro German VBT device, offering some state of the art features. You can find it in the HMMR Store.
• Overkamp works closely with René Sack, who has been a guest on Episode 79 and Episode 136. The latter episode touches on his own use of VBT. In addition, he went more in depth on the topic of VBT for special exercises in HMMR Classroom Lesson 16: Specific strength framework for throwing.
• We also covered velocity-based training by sharing our own thoughts on Episode 15 and learning from Dr. Bryan Mann on Episode 17. You can learn more from Mann in his book Developing Explosive Athletes: Use of Velocity Based Training in Training Athletes.
• We also have several articles on the topic on the site: using VBT in a Bondarchuk system, using VBT to monitor athletes, and finding speed targets.