In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, we sit down with Casey Kramer – former NFL strength and conditioning coach turned professional farrier – to uncover what it really takes to build elite athletes.

Casey shares game-changing insights on:

• Strength training principles for NFL players and how they apply to rodeo athletes
• Injury prevention and the best corrective exercises for staying healthy
• Building foundational strength that translates into arena success
• Mental toughness and strategies to outlast the competition
• His journey from the NFL to becoming a farrier, and how physical conditioning plays a role

Whether you're a rodeo athlete, coach, or anyone serious about performance, this conversation will change how you approach training and recovery.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Guest Overview 00:53 – Parenting Challenges and Newborn Stories 02:45 – Casey Kramer's Background & Career Journey 05:24 – Strength and Conditioning Insights 07:01 – Rodeo and Athletic Training 14:36 – Injury Prevention and Rehab 29:05 – Youth Sports & Training Philosophy 34:04 – Hormone Replacement & Performance 35:01 – The Importance of Proper Training 37:15 – Transitioning to Professional Sports 41:31 – Training Techniques & Injury Prevention 49:42 – Becoming a Farrier 55:12 – Physical Demands for Farriers 1:00:47 – Outlasting the Competition 1:02:53 – Final Thoughts

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