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For nearly more than 15 years Aretha Thurmond was among the world's best in the discus throw, making four Olympic teams and winning four US titles. Along the way she got to work with some of the sport's top coaches and learn from each of them what it takes to be a champion. Currently, she is passing along her knowledge to a new generation of throwers as the Managing Director of International & Championship Teams at USATF. On this episode, we talk about the lessons she learned in her career and the mental skills required to be a champion, including the amazing story of how she nearly made Team USA just two weeks after giving birth. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/08/hmmr-podcast-episode-166-champions-mindset-with-aretha-thurmond/

This episode is sponsored by Velaasa, premier brand producing shoes, apparel and equipment for power athletes, including their new weightlifting shoe and throwing equipment. You can learn more about them on their website on follow them on Instagram @velaasa.

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

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Just like a good book is more than just a collection of words, a good circuit is more than just a collection of exercises. Done right, circuit training puts exercises together to create a whole greater than its parts by focusing on how they connect. On this episode of the podcast coach Dan Noble joins us again to discuss why circuits work so well, share some best practices for circuits, and explain how to individualize them. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-165-circuits-for-strength-with-dan-noble/

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

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Just like a good book is more than just a collection of words, a good circuit is more than just a collection of exercises. Done right, circuit training puts exercises together to create a whole greater than its parts by focusing on how they connect. On this episode of the podcast coach Dan Noble joins us again to discuss why circuits work so well, share some best practices for circuits, and explain how to individualize them. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-165-circuits-for-strength-with-dan-noble/

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

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It's been over a year since our last rant episode, so it's time to let off some steam and discuss what really grinds our gears. On this week’s episode we cover a variety of rants from metric vs. imperial measurements to mentoring and the state of the profession. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-164-the-return-of-the-rant/

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's site theme is individualization, with input from a wide range of experts on the topic. Join now so you don't miss out.

It's been over a year since our last rant episode, so it's time to let off some steam and discuss what really grinds our gears. On this week’s episode we cover a variety of rants from metric vs. imperial measurements to mentoring and the state of the profession. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-164-the-return-of-the-rant/

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's site theme is individualization, with input from a wide range of experts on the topic. Join now so you don't miss out.

Training for the complex demands of American football can be a difficult task. Training within the constraints of the NFL is even harder. On this week's episode Arizona Cardinals coach Buddy Morris joins us again to talk about coaching in the NFL, including the role of sports science, training loads, the impact of the collective bargaining agreement, and the state of the sport. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-163-coaching-in-the-nfl-with-buddy-morris/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's site theme is individualization, with input from a wide range of experts on the topic. Join now so you don't miss out.

Training for the complex demands of American football can be a difficult task. Training within the constraints of the NFL is even harder. On this week's episode Arizona Cardinals coach Buddy Morris joins us again to talk about coaching in the NFL, including the role of sports science, training loads, the impact of the collective bargaining agreement, and the state of the sport. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-163-coaching-in-the-nfl-with-buddy-morris/

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Coach Boo Schexnayder found an interesting situation last year: LSU had asked him to step in and help coach events he hadn't worked with in decades. The transition was easy for him in part because his training is based on the individual, not the event. He's used that approach to produce world-class jumpers for decades, and this year it help produced some top throwers too. On this episode of the podcast Schexnayder joins us to discuss his approach to individualization and finding the right fit for an athlete. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-162-find-the-right-fit-with-boo-schexnayder/

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Coach Boo Schexnayder found an interesting situation last year: LSU had asked him to step in and help coach events he hadn't worked with in decades. The transition was easy for him in part because his training is based on the individual, not the event. He's used that approach to produce world-class jumpers for decades, and this year it help produced some top throwers too. On this episode of the podcast Schexnayder joins us to discuss his approach to individualization and finding the right fit for an athlete. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-162-find-the-right-fit-with-boo-schexnayder/

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It is common to hear coaches say we need to fit the plan to the athlete, rather than the athlete to the plan. But how exactly do we do that? On this week's podcast we focus on individualization, when coaches need to start doing it, what should be individualized, and different ways to put the concept into practice. Plus, Nick and Martin start off the episodes with an analysis of the state of American throwing. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-161-individualization/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's site theme is individualization, with input from a wide range of experts on the topic. Join now so you don't miss out.