HMMR Podcast

There is something wrong with strength and conditioning in American collegiate football. The field is being overrun by clowns, and no one is speaking up about it. A lot of trust has been placed in the strength and conditioning coach, but that has only caused more scandals rather than better athletes. Vern Gambetta joins us on this podcast to talk about the problems facing the field and potential solutions to move the profession forward. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-195-the-champions-mind-with-adam-nelson-and-szymon-ziolkowski/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches. Also don't miss out on Nick's upcoming throws camp.
• The recent Sports Illustrated article that got us fired up about this topic was Jacked Up: Why Strength Coaches Are the Heart and Soul of Modern College Football. Vern wrote about it earlier this month.
• We've had Vern on to talk about the state of the sport at the start of both 2019, 2018, and 2017.
• We've also had a few rant sessions with Nick on Episode 164, Episode 103, Episode 80, and Episode 60.

We watch champion's win all the time, but rarely do we get a chance to see what is going on inside their head. On this week's episode we get to talk to two Olympic champions and see what their thought process is in competition, how they prepare, and how they've overcome some of the most difficult situations imaginable in sport. Tune in to hear shot putter Adam Nelson and hammer throw Szymon Ziolkowski share their experiences. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-195-the-champions-mind-with-adam-nelson-and-szymon-ziolkowski/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches.
• This month's site theme is mental training. For more on the topic listen to last week's episode on mental skills with Mona Pretorius or read our recent articles on dealing with fear, mental toughness and mountaineering, and real life lessons from Sergej Litvinov. For more on Ziolkowski's story at the 2000 Olympics, you can also read our article from last week.
• A picture is worth a 1000 words. You have to watch the video of Nelson's pre-throw routine and Ziolkowski's epic fall.
• Both guests have been on the podcast before. Ziolkowski was a guest on Episode 122 and Nelson was a guest on Episode 42. We also did a written interview with Nelson in 2012.
• Throwers might also like to explore our March theme on throwing.

We watch champion's win all the time, but rarely do we get a chance to see what is going on inside their head. On this week's episode we get to talk to two Olympic champions and see what their thought process is in competition, how they prepare, and how they've overcome some of the most difficult situations imaginable in sport. Tune in to hear shot putter Adam Nelson and hammer throw Szymon Ziolkowski share their experiences. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-195-the-champions-mind-with-adam-nelson-and-szymon-ziolkowski/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches.
• This month's site theme is mental training. For more on the topic listen to last week's episode on mental skills with Mona Pretorius or read our recent articles on dealing with fear, mental toughness and mountaineering, and real life lessons from Sergej Litvinov. For more on Ziolkowski's story at the 2000 Olympics, you can also read our article from last week.
• A picture is worth a 1000 words. You have to watch the video of Nelson's pre-throw routine and Ziolkowski's epic fall.
• Both guests have been on the podcast before. Ziolkowski was a guest on Episode 122 and Nelson was a guest on Episode 42. We also did a written interview with Nelson in 2012.
• Throwers might also like to explore our March theme on throwing.

Take a look at high level sport and the top teams often do not have much separating them physically. In the end it often comes down to the team with the mental edge. And just as athletes train their physical skills, they must also train their mental skills. World class weightlifter Mona Pretorius has competed on the international stage in three sports and studied sports psychology. She joins us on this week's podcast to talk about the mental side of sport and training mental skills. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-194-mental-skills-with-mona-pretorius/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches.
• The site theme in April is mental training. Stay tuned for more on the topic this month and check out our past site themes here.
• Pretorius is on social media. You can follow her on Instagram (@powerfulpretorius), Twitter (@MonaPretorius) and Facebook (@Mona-Pretorius)
• She also has written extensively on her site about mental skills. We can recommend her 4 Week Mental Skills Workbook. On her blog she has also written about anxiety, goal setting, and more.
• We've also looked at different mental skills on the podcast before, including Episode 14 on mental toughness.

Take a look at high level sport and the top teams often do not have much separating them physically. In the end it often comes down to the team with the mental edge. And just as athletes train their physical skills, they must also train their mental skills. World class weightlifter Mona Pretorius has competed on the international stage in three sports and studied sports psychology. She joins us on this week's podcast to talk about the mental side of sport and training mental skills. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-194-mental-skills-with-mona-pretorius/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches.
• The site theme in April is mental training. Stay tuned for more on the topic this month and check out our past site themes here.
• Pretorius is on social media. You can follow her on Instagram (@powerfulpretorius), Twitter (@MonaPretorius) and Facebook (@Mona-Pretorius)
• She also has written extensively on her site about mental skills. We can recommend her 4 Week Mental Skills Workbook. On her blog she has also written about anxiety, goal setting, and more.
• We've also looked at different mental skills on the podcast before, including Episode 14 on mental toughness.

As a javelin thrower Dana Lyon was undersized and overlooked. It forced her to aim high and learn more about the event to succeed. She climbed her way up to become US champion. On this episode of the podcast she comes on the show to discuss how she developed her throw, her coaching philosophy, the competition mindset, and military life. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-193-aim-high-with-dana-lyon/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches.
• The site theme in March is throwing. Stay tuned for more new resources on all of the throwing events. You can also find an overview of our best throws content here.
• You can find Lyon on Instagram (@danapoundslyon) and Twitter (@USAjavLyon). You can read her full biography on the Air Force Academy webpage.
• We have had a few other javelin guests on the site. On Episode 170, Don Babbitt discussed results from the IAAF Biomechanics study on the javelin and other throwing events. Legend Steve Backley was a guest on last week's GAINcast 156 and Olympic medalist Goldie Sayers on GAINcast 106. Former javelin thrower Justin St. Clair was also on Episode 105 to talk about the program he has set up at North Dakota State University. Javelin coach Terry McHugh also shared his javelin specific strength exercises on the site.

As a javelin thrower Dana Lyon was undersized and overlooked. It forced her to aim high and learn more about the event to succeed. She climbed her way up to become US champion. On this episode of the podcast she comes on the show to discuss how she developed her throw, her coaching philosophy, the competition mindset, and military life. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-193-aim-high-with-dana-lyon/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches.
• The site theme in March is throwing. Stay tuned for more new resources on all of the throwing events. You can also find an overview of our best throws content here.
• You can find Lyon on Instagram (@danapoundslyon) and Twitter (@USAjavLyon). You can read her full biography on the Air Force Academy webpage.
• We have had a few other javelin guests on the site. On Episode 170, Don Babbitt discussed results from the IAAF Biomechanics study on the javelin and other throwing events. Legend Steve Backley was a guest on last week's GAINcast 156 and Olympic medalist Goldie Sayers on GAINcast 106. Former javelin thrower Justin St. Clair was also on Episode 105 to talk about the program he has set up at North Dakota State University. Javelin coach Terry McHugh also shared his javelin specific strength exercises on the site.

The making of a champion starts at a young age with the athlete's family, youth coaches, and community. The champion's mindset then grows from there. Kevin McMahon won two US titles in the hammer throw and competed in two Olympics and four World Championships. He joins this week's podcast to share how he started out as a thrower, the San Jose throws community he came of age in, and the inspiration he took from that. In addition, we look a bit at what it takes to be a champion in the hammer throw, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-192-a-star-is-born-with-kevin-mcmahon/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches.
• The site theme in March is throwing. Stay tuned for more new resources on all of the throwing events. You can also find an overview of our best throws content here.
• McMahon has been featured many times on this site. On Episode 9 of the podcast we discussed work-life balance with him. We also did a detailed written interview with him in 2013 where he discussed the influences he took from working with some of the best coaches in the world. In 2017, he also sat down with Sergej Litvinov and others for a hangout on accelerating the hammer. Highlights of the hangout are available here.
• Another part of McMahon’s life is design. He teaches design and has helped design the logos for both HMMR Media and Garcia Performance. You can find some of his designs on Instagram @design.dojo.
• Want to see how McMahon whipped the hammer around? You can find some of his throws on YouTube. A recent TedX talk is also available.

The making of a champion starts at a young age with the athlete's family, youth coaches, and community. The champion's mindset then grows from there. Kevin McMahon won two US titles in the hammer throw and competed in two Olympics and four World Championships. He joins this week's podcast to share how he started out as a thrower, the San Jose throws community he came of age in, and the inspiration he took from that. In addition, we look a bit at what it takes to be a champion in the hammer throw, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-192-a-star-is-born-with-kevin-mcmahon/

More notes:

• Join HMMR Plus so you don’t miss all the content on our site, including past episodes of the podcast, our deep article archives, video library, and more. If you like the podcast, don’t miss our latest book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for more in-depth insights on training from some of the world’s top coaches.
• The site theme in March is throwing. Stay tuned for more new resources on all of the throwing events. You can also find an overview of our best throws content here.
• McMahon has been featured many times on this site. On Episode 9 of the podcast we discussed work-life balance with him. We also did a detailed written interview with him in 2013 where he discussed the influences he took from working with some of the best coaches in the world. In 2017, he also sat down with Sergej Litvinov and others for a hangout on accelerating the hammer. Highlights of the hangout are available here.
• Another part of McMahon’s life is design. He teaches design and has helped design the logos for both HMMR Media and Garcia Performance. You can find some of his designs on Instagram @design.dojo.
• Want to see how McMahon whipped the hammer around? You can find some of his throws on YouTube. A recent TedX talk is also available.

Mike Boyle sparked an online debate when he called out sports specific training last month. In his opinion, no matter the sport, 90% of training doesn't change. As an elite coach who has worked with dozens of professional sports, he has seen first hand what needs to be tailored to the sport, and what applies to all sports. On this week's episode he joins us to talk shop about his approach to sport specific training and where it often goes wrong. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-191-sports-specific-bullst-with-michael-boyle/

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