Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

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  • IGCT Episode #286: Monte Sparkman "Man The Most Dangerous Room"

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    Monte Sparkman enters his sixth year coaching at Richland High School. Prior to his arrival at Richland, Sparkman had coaching stops at Burkburnett, The Virginia Military Institute, and most recently at North Ridge Middle School. Coach Sparkman currently serves at the Texas NHSSCA state director. Sparkman was a 3 year letter winner in football and earned his undergraduate degree from Baker University in 2002. He received his master’s degree in education in 2007 from Wayland Baptist University. Sparkman is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, certified Club Coach and Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting, and a certified Level 2 coach through USA Track and Field. Sparkman has also competed nationally in powerlifting with a best total of 2200lbs. Sparkman is married to the former Sabrina Kingston of Burleson, TX and they have two children: Jacqueline Shea (9) and Alexandra Rea (6).

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    Conjugate training system. 
    How to get the most out of a High School period. 
    How he uses the Block Zero approach.  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    35 min
  • IGCT Episode #285: Matthew Solomon "Your Network Needs To Work For You"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    Matt is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Team NL (Dutch Olympic Team).

    He was also the Lead Academy Sports Scientist/Strength and Conditioning coach at Al Shabab Al Arabi FC.

     

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    Converting a internship into a full time position.
    Positives and negatives to working abroad. 
    Working with Para Olympic athletes.  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    35 min
  • IGCT Episode #284: Taylor Johnson "Your Mind Is Your Money Maker"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    Taylor is a unique mind when it comes to looking at all aspects of performance. He came from collegiate and professional sport, including the NFL SF 49ers, and has become laser-focused on utilizing his insights to create and support performance cultures from the ground up in gaming and esports. He took this energy and founded IPI (Innovative Performance Institute) with the vision to promote health and wellness to millions of people worldwide through esports. That included comprehensive initiatives for elite training, research, and education for 5 esports organizations, 15 professional teams, a developmental academy, as well as the creation of a revenue-generating business vertical.

    Taylor has both a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation and a Bachelor’s in Exercise Biology as well as certifications in strength and conditioning training, corrective exercise, nutrition, and sports performance. 

     

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    History of ESports and how Strength and Conditioning has a role.  
    His transition to a new environment. 
    What cognitive load is and how to train for it.  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    30 min
  • IGCT Episode #283: Aubrey Watts "Get A Seat At The Table"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    Aubrey started her coaching career in gymnastics working in the field for over 10 years with developmental through elite gymnasts. This lead her to pursue her BS in Kinesiology from CSU, Long Beach. Following her undergraduate degree, Aubrey worked at Velocity Sports Performance in Redondo Beach, CA as a Sports Performance Coach and Operations Coordinator. There she worked with a variety of athletes ranging from youth in physical literacy to elite Combine Prep groups specializing in speed and agility and recovery sessions.

    In 2014, Aubrey started at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in Colorado Springs, CO as the Performance Center Coordinator and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. There she managed the Performance Center as well as coached several teams including the Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association, Fountain Valley School Men’s Ice Hockey, Cheyenne Mountain High School Women’s Field Hockey, Women’s Lacrosse, and Men’s Ice Hockey, Colorado College Ultimate, and Colorado Springs Police and Fire. Aubrey also managed the NSCA internship program throughout her time there overseeing and mentoring 12 classes of interns. In addition, she assisted in the development, training, and teaching of the NSCA’s Foundations of Coaching Course. During her time at the NSCA, Aubrey also obtained her MS in Sports Management from Texas A&M University in 2017.

    As of March 2018, Aubrey now works as the Coaching Education Coordinator at the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). There she helps gather and create content through the USOC Coaching Education Newsletter, Team USA Mobile Coach App, Team USA Prep Center Online Educational Platform, and several in person training courses for Team USA Pipeline Coaches as well as National Team Coaches. She also works closely with the National Governing Body Coach Educators to help push Coaching Education throughout Olympic and Paralympic Sports.

    Aubrey has spoken at several conferences such as Mountain-Con, Hammer Strength Regional Clinic, NSCA State Clinics, as well as several International Coaching Programs. She is also passionate about promoting women in sport and sits on the USOC’s Women’s NET Committee. When she is not working, you can find her on the slopes in Colorado or traveling looking for the next adventure.

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    Importance of a holistic approach to coach education. 
    How to find yourself and your coaching voice. 
    Ways to build a rock solid network.  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    29 min
  • IGCT Episode #282: Jeff Hurd "Win Each Part Of Your Day"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    Jeff Hurd was born in Pomona, Calif., and raised in Parker, Ariz. where he graduated from Parker High School in 1976. Jeff was Student Council President in addition to his participation in sports and extra curricular activities during his four years at PHS.

    Following high school, Jeff went on to become a two-year baseball letterman at Imperial Valley Junior College in El Centro, Calif., before transferring to Fort Hays State University, in Hays, Kan., where he earned two more letters and graduated with a degree in physical education in 1981.

    Jeff then returned to Parker High School as a volunteer assistant baseball coach for one season, while substitute teaching in the school district.

    He returned to Fort Hays State University as a graduate assistant for the Tigers and in 1984, received his Master’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in exercise physiology.

    Jeff served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Delta State University (’85-’86), Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Clemson University (’86-’87) and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Western Michigan ( ’87-‘’92).

    During the 1992 and 1993 football seasons, Jeff was an intern Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. He returned to the university setting for the 1994 football season at Tulsa University.

    Jeff returned to the National Football League with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach from 1995-1997.

    The Kansas City Chiefs made him their Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in 1998 through 2006.

    Jeff came out to the West Coast in 2007 to become, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Diego Chargers.

    Jeff Hurd has more than 25 years of experience in the field of strength and conditioning, most of which has been in the National Football League (NFL) from 1992 until 2016, finishing his career with the Minnesota Vikings as their assistant strength and conditioning coach. Over his twenty-three years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative record of 203-165-0.

    Jeff and his wife, Kathy, have three children: Eric, Austin and Audra.

     

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    How he got started in the profession. 
    What Strength and Conditioning Coaches are not thinking about for life after S&C. 
    What he likes and dislikes about the profession.  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    37 min
  • IGCT Episode #281: Johnny Parker "Make Them Feel Special"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    At the forefront of modern strength coaching for athletes, Johnny Parker began his coaching career in 1969 at Indianola Academy in Mississippi. Well before weight training was common in sports, he spent 10 years coaching at the collegiate level, where at Indiana University he became the first strength and conditioning coach in the Big 10.

    From 1984 until his retirement in 2008, he spent 21 years as an NFL strength coach, beginning with nine years in the New York Giants organization. Under Coach Bill Parcells, he helped them win Super Bowls in 1986 and 1990. Playing against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV, the Giants set an all-time Super Bowl record for ball-control possession at 40 minutes and 33 seconds. Parker’s role as a strength and conditioning coach certainly contributed to the Giants’ tradition of excellence.

    He then went on to spend seven seasons with the New England Patriots, followed by helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the first Super Bowl in team history in 2003. In 2005, Johnny went to the San Francisco 49ers before retiring in 2008. All told, his coaching practices, many of which are outlined in this book, helped to establish winning records with nine teams, including four Super Bowl appearances.

    In addition to his Super Bowl triumphs, he received the President’s Award from the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society, presented annually to the NFL’s top strength and conditioning coach and was named to the USA Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame’s inaugural class, along with his co-authors Al Miller and Rob Panariello and mentors Alvin Roy, Clyde Emrich, and Lou Riecke.

     

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    What is good and bad with present day Strength and Conditioning
    What advice would you give a young S&C to prepare for retirement. 
    Motivation behind co authoring the book "The System".  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    44 min
  • IGCT Episode #280: Owen Walker "Be The Change You Want To See"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    Owen is the founder and director of Science for Sport. He was formerly the Head of Academy Sports Science and Strength & Conditioning at Cardiff City Football Club, and an interim Sports Scientist for the Welsh FA. He also has a master’s degree in strength and conditioning and is a NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach.

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    Why does he want you to be the change.
    Building your own USP.
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    55 min
  • IGCT Episode #279: Simon Taylor & Steve Nightingale "Smile In The Face of Adversity"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    Simon Taylor – UK high performance tennis centre in London, moved to Canada in 2011. Lead S&C coach and Director of Education at Twist Performance in Vancouver for 5 years prior to China.

    Then multiple national teams, primarily Table tennis and Weightlifting prior to Rio Olympics in 2016. Helped Ding Ning to gold and Shi Zhi Yong to gold. Then moved to figure skating for 2 seasons and helped Sui Wenjing ad Han Cong to Olympic silver, they narrowly missed out on gold by less than 0.5 points.

    Currently Simon was chosen by the COC to head up the new division called Team China, which is the all of the foreign support staff working with Olympic national teams.

     
     

     

    Steve Nightingale - Following his graduation from University of Bedfordshire in 2009, Steve started teaching in a college in the UK, whilst also working with a semi-professional rugby team, and running private training in an MMA gym. In 2012, following the completion of his Masters degree in Strength and Conditioning (at Middlesex University, London), he moved to South Essex College to continue teaching, and at the same time took on the role of Head of Strength and Conditioning for the English Ice Hockey Association. During this time, he published several papers in Journal of Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Journal, and the UKSCA Professional Strength and Conditioning Journal, as well as providing S&C and sports science support to the professional ice hockey team Coventry Blaze.

    In 2016, Steve was recruited by the Chinese Olympic Committee to work as the strength and conditioning coach for the female ice hockey program, and followed this with supporting the Chinese National Short Track Speed Skating team in the build up to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Following the Games, Steve was appointed as Assistant Director of Sports Performance Services of Team China, a Chinese Olympic Committee project designed to standardise and improve the provision of performance services to the Olympic sports teams. Steve is a council member on the NSCA Hockey Special Interest Group, and in 2018 he worked with Adam Douglas (York University/Hockey Canada) to contribute a chapter to the Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning.

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    Misconceptions and truths about coaching in China. 
    Working within a different culture. 
    Program design for the Olympic Quad athlete.  
    Managing your ego when working with elite athletes and coaches.  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    52 min
  • IGCT Episode #278: Noel Durfey "Not Everyone Loves It As Much"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    Noel Durfey joined the Duke staff in January of 2008 and serves as Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach. Durfey came to Duke after working the previous seven years at the University of Mississippi including the last three as the Rebels’ Coordinator of Strength & Conditioning.

    With the Rebels, Durfey worked primarily with the football and baseball programs while helping direct the staff’s efforts with all 18 varsity sports. The Ole Miss baseball team made appearances in the NCAA Tournament in six of Durfey’s seven years in Oxford.

    Prior to working at Ole Miss, Durfey served stints at Tennessee (1996-98), BYU (1998-99) and James Madison (2000). As a graduate assistant at Tennessee, he helped with the football program along with swimming and diving, basketball and track and field. At BYU, Durfey assisted with the football team while working with the baseball and men’s basketball squads. He worked with the baseball, women’s tennis and men’s swimming and diving programs during his one year at James Madison.

    Durfey lettered two seasons in baseball at Lincoln Memorial University before graduating in 1988 with a degree in physical education. He later earned a master’s degree in sport administration from the University of Tennessee in 1998. A native of Lambertville, Mich.,

    Durfey is married to the former Kelly Jones of Knoxville, Tenn., and the couple has two daughters, Savannah Beth and Olivia Grace.

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    Inseason training for College Football
    Challenges of working at a prestigious academic school. 
    Staying connected to your athletes outside of the four walls of the weight room.  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    31 min
  • IGCT Episode #277: Pete McLean "No Quick Fixes"

    For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

    Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

    Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com

    Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:

    PLAE - http://plae.us/
    Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.com
    Iron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/
    Intek - https://intekstrength.com/
    Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
    Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.html
    Woodway - http://www.woodway.com/
    Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/

    Pete has been coaching athletic performance and strength and conditioning for 30 yrs Masters degree in Clinical Exercise physiology (1984) Began playing Rugby in college and continued playing men's premier level club rugby for 25 years - instrumental in developing my curiosity in athletic performance Started career in the commercial fitness industry - Worked in numerous health and fitness clubs, this is where i began to develop my training philosophy Worked as performance director for 5 Star Basketball camps for 10 yrs Began developing and running speed camps for college and high school athletes in the early 90’s

    Started Speed Wins in 1994 - a speed development program focused primarily on high school athletes. We traveled around the country directing 3 day speed camps for sports clubs and high school sports programs Began coaching Track at Ridgefield High School and soon after began coaching Football also.

    In 2000 the coaches and booster club at Ridgefield High School cited a need to implement a full fledged strength program so we designed a facility, raised the funds to purchase the equipment and built the Tiger Hollow Strength and conditioning center. It has expanded twice over the last 17 years and we have upgraded our equipment a few times over our evolution. We started the program with about 10 football athletes, now we work with all of the varsity teams and coach about 300 kids per season.

    Certs - NSCA CSCS, American College of Sports Medicine: Exercise Specialist, CPT w/ enhanced qualifications, USA Weightlifting: Club Coach USA Rugby, level 300, World Rugby Level 200 cert.

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

    Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
    Long Term Athletic Development. 
    Speed and movement development for High School athletes.  
    How to help your athletes with the recruiting process.  
    Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
    His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

    26 min

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