Performance Insider Podcast

Good vibes, bad service. In this episode, I share a recent dinner experience that reminded me of three practical lessons every coach should hear.

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In this episode, we break down a compelling study showing that muscle and tendon don’t adapt the same way to training.
If you’re a coach or rehab pro designing programs, this is a must-listen for preventing imbalances and injuries.
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Wins and Sacrifices: The Hidden Costs of a Coaching Career

In this episode, Dr. Ramsey Nijem shares the hidden costs of a career in strength and conditioning. 

This is the real story behind the grind, from job instability and constant relocation to burnout and missed life moments. 

If you've ever questioned the path or felt the weight of the work, you're not alone. This one’s for the coaches in the trenches.

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In this episode, I share five keys to standing out as an intern in strength and conditioning. It’s not about working the longest hours — it’s about being useful, adaptable, and professional. If you want to turn your internship into real career opportunities, this is where to start.

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Inside this mini-course, you’ll learn how to:

• Show up like a pro with punctuality, presence, and preparation
• Build real trust with coaches, staff, and athletes
• Turn your internship into long-term career momentum

Acess the The Coach's Guide to Training Load and Injury Here

Training load has become one of the most talked-about tools in performance and rehab. But is it being misunderstood? 

In this episode, I break down what training load can do, where popular metrics like ACWR fall short, and how to take a smarter, more evidence-based approach to injury prevention.

In today’s episode, we break down a study that compared three simple breathwork protocols against mindfulness meditation.

You’ll learn:

• Why stress management isn’t optional in today’s overstimulated world
• How just 5 minutes a day of the right breathwork can improve your physiology and mindset
• The difference between cyclic sighing, box breathing, and cyclic hyperventilation
• What this means for your own daily routine, recovery, and coaching performance

Whether you’re a coach, clinician, or just trying to get more from your day, this is a practical, science-backed approach to controlling your internal state in a chaotic world.

In this episode, we explore the performance-enhancing effects of cursing and how taboo language can increase strength, reduce pain perception, and help you push harder in the gym.

Learn the physiological, psychological, and pain-modulating effects of swearing, plus how to use it and when not to. 

If you're a coach or athlete looking for an edge and an unconventional way to improve strength gains, this one's for you.

In this episode, we challenge the traditional rehab timeline by introducing a progressive framework for deceleration training. 

You'll learn why deceleration is often overlooked, how it impacts injury risk, and how to practically implement it throughout the rehab process. 

We’ll unpack the key principles, teaching strategies, and walk through a visual framework for deceleration so you can start building better brakes, earlier.

This one is for strength coaches, rehab pros, and performance practitioners who want to bridge the gap between science and applied return-to-play strategies.

Want to improve your vertical jump? It’s not just about how much force you produce—it’s about when you apply it!

In this episode, we break down a recent study on ground reaction forces in the countermovement jump (CMJ) and uncover why hitting peak force at the lowest position leads to higher jumps and better reactive strength.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ How elite jumpers time their force application for maximum explosiveness
 ✅ The different jump force profiles and what they mean for performance
 ✅ Coaching cues, exercises, and drills to train for better force timing 

If you’re a coach, athlete, or strength professional, this episode is packed with research-backed insights you can immediately apply to training. 

Listen now & start jumping higher today!