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IGCT Episode #78: Joe Defranco - “Whatever You Do, Do With Passion”


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For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comJoe DeFranco established his program and training gym designed only for athletes at a New Jersey location in 2003. Since then, his warehouse-type centers are training athletes have worked to improve athletic performance at the high school, college, and professional-levels. DeFranco’s tough strength training program was featured in the documentary Strong, and his center was voted as one of the top 10 gyms in the country by Men’s Health magazine.In This Episode We Discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.What he believes has contributed most to his success.What separates his gym from others.How athletes are evaluated the first time they walk into the gym.How he trains Professional Wrestlers.Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.badge_itunes-lrg  Download this Episode on iTunes[youtube id="_n9PdTPx3Hg" width="600" height="350" autoplay="no"]Links We Mentioned:www.Defrancostraining.comJoe's: Twitter, Facebook, YouTubeQuotes:“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” - Henry David Thoreau“Discern the vital few from the trivial Many.” - Greg McKeownBook Recommendations:Charlie Francis Training System – Charlie FrancisThe Structure of Training for Speed - Charlie FrancisTraining for Power and Strength in Speed - Charlie FrancisSpeed: Practical and Proven Methods for Team Sport AthletesScience and Practice of Strength Training - Vladimir ZatsiorskySupertraining - Mel SiffSpecial Strength Training: Manual for Coaches - Yuri VerkhoshanskyDinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development - Brooks KubikStretch to Win - Ann FrederickBecoming a Supple Leopard - Kelly StarrettEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg McKeownWebsite Recommendation(s)Defranco InsiderEliteFTSApp(s)NotesTHIS EPISODE OF IRON GAME CHALK TALK IS EXCLUSIVELY SPONSORED BY ELITE FORMEFlogo_fullcolorEliteform is a sports science company focused on developing products that allow coaches to effectively monitor power output in a team based training session and efficiently structure a team’s training. Eliteform’s technologies not only help coaches evaluate athletes, but also enhance strength training sessions and truly improve sport performance. For more information and a free 30 Day of the Strength Planner email [email protected] YOU LIKE IRON GAME CHALK TALK, YOU WILL LOVE STRENGTH ON DEMAND:Strength_on_Demand-02-01Online archive of Top Strength and Conditioning Coaches Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations.  See Coaches like Gray Cook, Robert Dos Remedios, Kaz Kazadi, Matt Balis, and more.  Click here for more details.
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