OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO

Riley is a senior at Winnebago High School and plays volleyball at VC United. She is passionate about discussing and increasing awareness of Athetes' Mental Health.

In sports, from professional athletes to those who enjoy recreational activities, we often overlook a hidden challenge: mental health. Despite their physical strength and resilience, athletes face mental health issues too.

Join us as we delve into the pressures, performance expectations, and the toll it takes on their psychological well-being. 

00:01 Athletes' mental health and pressures in 2023.

2:12 Mental health and social struggles in high school.

15:34 Phone addiction and its impact on mental health.

18:32 Mental health in athletes and coaches' role in supporting them.

26:56 Parenting and coaching in youth sports

30:15 The challenges of being a high school athlete. 

40:49 Sports identity and purpose after college athletics.

43:52 Mental health in college athletics.

53:34 The importance of communication and support in sports. 

56:31 High school athletics, friendships, and mental health

Bill Miller has been enamored with baseball, strength training, and physical improvement for as long as he can remember. When Bill was in 5th grade, his brothers became enthusiastic about strength training, and he found himself following their footsteps, using baseball as his avenue for physical improvement. He took his passion for the sport and played at the collegiate level at Trinity Christian College, where he graduated with a degree in Exercise Science.

Today, Bill is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist who works with high level high school, college and professional baseball athletes.

1:46 Training rotational power.

8:57 How did you become interested in proteus?

11:59 The three main exercises he uses the produce for assessment purposes

17:55 Weight room training vs. Proteus training.

20:40 Proteus training for young athletes.

25:44 Key performance indicators of training. 

31:36 The importance of quality of training.

34:21 Consistency of strength training

39:57 Rotational training for non-baseball athletes

43:58 Keeping athletes motivated throughout the year. 

49:09 The recipe for being a good athlete. 

Welcome to Oak Performance Radio! I'm Adam Lane, your host. Our aim is to deliver great content for athletes, parents, and coaches. Join us as we share stories, laughs, and dive into everything that fuels athletic excellence. Our end game? Elevating performance and helping athletes be their best.

Today's guest is Sydney Stanfield, a Rockford Christian High School senior committed to Division 1 Sacred Heart University. Hear about her journey through college recruitment and her advice: Never Give Up!

1:28 Recruiting in New York City

7:03 Sophomore and junior years.

​​10:00 The frustration of not getting enough kills.

15:38 Don’t be offended by a school saying no.

18:44 The World Challenge in April. 

29:27 Recruiting in the south

36:44 The perseverance that comes with injury.

40:03 Wise words for seniors who are not committed.

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Dr. Phil Wagner is a leading expert in biomechanics and digital health and the CEO of Sparta Science, a technology-driven company focused on helping individuals and organizations optimize their performance and reduce the impact of injury.

With more than 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Wagner has worked with some of the most elite athletes in the world, including Olympic champions, all-stars, first-round draft picks, and decorated special operators.

Dr. Wagner's approach is grounded in clinical research and leverages big data systems to translate complex scientific concepts into actionable insights for individuals, coaches, and leaders. Sparta Science’s Movement Health Intelligence platform is used by organizations across all levels of athletics, elite and conventional military groups, and healthcare.

Tune in and gain valuable insights from their extensive experience in the field.

1:22 Phil's background

3:23 The power of data and machine learning.

7:38 The need for standardized testing in athletic movement

10:01 The importance of standardized testing and screening

15:31 The importance of longevity and availability

18:47 Risk of injury in the high jump

21:24 With great power comes great responsibility.

24:54 The importance of sleep and nutrition.

27:50 The importance of good habits

Reggie Vantrease, Owner of THE COMPLETE ATHLETE, has an impressive 13-year background in sports performance, and shares his valuable insights in this hour-plus-long conversation with Adam. They discuss the show's goals and delve into the world of sports performance. Reggie's expertise shines through from working with various athletes, including youth, pro, high school, college, and volleyball players.

Tune in to gain insights from their extensive experience in the field.

3:54 What kind of athletes he works with

7:25 Winning chips

14:10 Adding elements to the box jump to make it look more athletic.

17:36 The importance of limiting the jump.

20:53 The goal with the approach touch is to make it easy for the high jumpers to place.

27:31 What is speed, and why is it important?

39:59 The importance of endurance

43:22 The endurance aspect of sledding

46:34 Overuse injuries and specialization

54:52 What would you have wished that you’d asked your coach?

Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, hosted by Adam Lane! In this episode, join us as we chat with Claire Ammeraal, a talented volleyball player from Central Michigan and the greater Madison Area. Claire shares her journey as a one-hit wonder, significantly impacting her 18th year playing for VCU United. She modestly brushes off her accomplishments, but her skills as a setter and towering presence on the court speak for themselves. 

Tune in to gain insights into Claire's volleyball career, her experiences as a player, and the challenges she has overcome.

1:20 Who Claire is and why she's a big deal.

5:43 When they had games and when they didn't have games.

12:01 Prioritizing classes in college.

14:16 The importance of strength training

18:59 The importance of nutrition.

23:43 Leg strength and running speed.

29:39 Claire talks about burnout and how to overcome it.

32:37 Make friends with other athletes

37:37 Coaching Volleyball.

43:02 One of the best gymnasts in the conference.

Many thanks to POWER ATHLETE for sponsoring this episode of OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO!POWER ATHLETE is the premier resource for training athletes, educating coaches, and nutrition!POWER ATHLETE aims to provide world-class solutions for real-world athletes & coaches.

POWER ATHLETE has worked with thousands of athletes around the globe and has taken them to the highest levels of performance!

Check them out at:https://powerathletehq.com/Power Athlete

We are thrilled to have Eric Schulze, Director of VC United Volleyball Club, as our special guest in this episode. With his extensive experience and expertise in the field, Eric joins us for the fourth time, making up an impressive 3.92% of our total podcast episodes. Together with Eric, we explore the secrets to success in volleyball and discuss the strategies that have led to his club's remarkable achievements. Get ready to take notes, sit back, and enjoy the show!

Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a dedicated parent, or a passionate coach, this episode of Oak Performance Radio is a must-listen.

2:02 Being a parent of two volleyball athletes.

5:23 Reflecting on the club season.

11:30 How to get faster results?

14:55 The need for more coaches.

20:52 Being better than 90% of the clubs out there.

23:40 The value of the data.

28:58 Impact of being a college athlete on life.

31:29 Getting better at training in the offseason.

38:20 The objective is to get kids in the door.

42:08 Eric is impressed with how far his kids have come.

This eight-headed monster of Mya Potter, Bree Messenger, Liv Tremud, Sierra Koller, Logan Matzl, Sam Matzl, Riley Johnson, and Milania Galluzzo all are athletes of both Belvidere North volleyball and VC United, and ... THEY. HAVE. STORIES.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

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Many thanks to POWER ATHLETE for sponsoring this episode of OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO!

POWER ATHLETE is the premier resource for training athletes, educating coaches, and nutrition!

POWER ATHLETE's goal is to provide world-class solutions for real-world athletes & coaches.

POWER ATHLETE has worked with thousands of athletes around the globe and have taken them to the highest levels of performance!

Check them out at:

https://powerathletehq.com/

Power Athlete

Welcome to Oak Performance Radio with your host Adam Lane, where we delve into the world of athletic performance, providing captivating stories, invaluable insights, and the ultimate goal of helping athletes, parents, and coaches unlock their full potential. 

Joining us today from the picturesque state of Wisconsin is Mr. Chad McGee, the pioneering Director of Meditation Training at the University of Wisconsin. In this groundbreaking role, Chad leads the way in integrating meditation practices into major sports, making waves in both practical applications with teams and cutting-edge scientific measurements to gauge their profound impact. 

Tune in as we explore the intersection of mindfulness and athletic excellence, uncovering the secrets to achieving optimal performance and becoming the best version of oneself.

2:01 Integrating meditation training into elite athletics.

9:20 How to train athletes to be stronger.

11:29 How do we think about attention in high-intensity situations?

17:14 How to get athletes to feel calm and relaxed.

20:02 How to integrate attention into strength and conditioning.

25:21 The value of one thing at a time.

33:01 Advice for parents on strength and conditioning.

38:01 Integrating non-university work with sports coaches and nutrition.

43:24 Athlete’s ability to bounce back. 

For the past 27 years, Coach Donnie Maib has had the privilege of working with multiple sports alongside some of the most elite sport coaches in the world. Working alongside such high level coaches has helped Donnie to hone in on what it takes to bring out the best in people, as well as how to build and maintain championship team cultures.  The experiences gleaned from the first day an athlete walks into the weight room until the day that athlete turns professional or begins their career in the job market, have molded Donnie’s ability to communicate, connect, motivate, inspire, and develop each individual to be the very best they can be.  
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Whether in the classroom or in the locker room, teaching an athlete on how to win in life through the tools of sports performance is Coach Maib’s primary passion and mission.  His approach has produced hundreds of all-conference accolades for his athletes, year after year consistent post-season appearances and wins in NCAA tournaments, as well as numerous Olympians spanning the past 3 decades.  All of the years leading, learning and growing in the trenches is something that makes Donnie unique and sets him apart from other coaches, trainers, and speakers.

Be on the lookout for Coach Maib's new book at his website at https://www.donniemaib.com/.

Also, follow Coach Maib on the gram @donniemaib

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Many thanks to POWER ATHLETE for sponsoring this episode of OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO!

POWER ATHLETE is the premier resource for training athletes, educating coaches, and nutrition!

POWER ATHLETE's goal is to provide world-class solutions for real-world athletes & coaches.

POWER ATHLETE has worked with thousands of athletes around the globe and have taken them to the highest levels of performance!

Check them out at:

https://powerathletehq.com/

Power Athlete