Joel Smith always wanted to jump higher.

Whether it was touching beams in his middle school, trying to dunk after that, or simply become the best jumper he could in college and beyond, Joel’s journey shows a lifetime of dedication and passion to jumping as a whole

Today, Joel is the founder of Just Fly Sports and trains athletes and clients in partnership with Evolutionary Fitness in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He also hosts the Just Fly Performance Podcast, has authored several books on athletic performance, and trains numerous clients in the in-person and online space.

And today, Joel and I are going to take a deep dive into vertical jump training!

I think it’s so powerful to just go do the different jumps and gamify them and make it a fun dynamic environment.

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I just try to make (jumping) fun and rhythmic and let them explore all the different types.

Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel?

Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes?

If so, you need to check out Train Heroic.

I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none.

To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic.

Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that.

So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Joel Smith on the Keys to Unlocking an Elite Vertical Jump appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

What happens AFTER you attain a lifetime goal?

You see this all the time in Olympians – they train their entire life to go to the games, and if they’re lucky, maybe they even win.

But once that time is over, what happens next?

Well it may not have been going to the Olympics, but Brady Howe has real experience on this front!

Brady dedicated his life to working in the NBA, spending 10 years between the G-League and NBA, and his final 6 serving as the VP of Health and Performance for the Phoenix Suns.

But in pro sports sometimes situations change – and sometimes YOU change along with it, and that’s what we’re going to dive into today.

Life’s got different chapters and phases that are more important.

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Confidence is a skill, resilience is a skill, focus is a skill.

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You have to start somewhere and build and it has to be done consistently.

Do you own a small, boutique gym or training facility?

OR are you looking to outfit your home gym with an awesome cable machine at a fraction of the usual price?

If so, you need to check out Ancore!

Trusted by over 100 pro teams across Major League Baseball, the NBA and NHL, Ancore provides true cable resistance in a portable format.

I love Ancore because it takes up zero space in my gym, yet still feels like a real cable machine – all at a fraction of the price.

Ancore is used in over 10,000 facilities world wide, and backed by over 240 5-Star reviews.

Quite simply, fitness pros like myself trust Ancore – and you should, too.

To get started with Ancore, head over to AncoreTraining.com here and use the code RTS to save $60 on your next purchase.

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Brady Howe on 3×3 Basketball, Mental Performance, and Life After the NBA appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

500 episodes…can you believe it?!?!?

I certainly can’t – especially when my goal initially was to get to 50, or maybe 100 shows!

And while that definitely sounds cool, I’ve got to admit – I wasn’t sure what to do with this episode.

So instead of doing a standard interview, we’re going to take a little trip down memory lane.

We’ll talk about the humble beginnings of the show, how it’s evolved over the years, and then finish off with a couple of key life lessons I’ve learned over the past 10 years since the show began.

So without any further ado, let’s do this!

Find ways to try and bake consistency into your life. If it’s meaningful, if it’s gonna move the needle in your life or in your business, find ways to be consistent in your approach

Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way.

Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session.

Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions.

With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level.

To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post 10 Years of Lessons About Training, Podcasting and Life (Episode 500!) appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’re looking to write better training programs, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode!

Here, my goal is to not only give you long-term food for thought, but also practical, real-world tips that will help you write better programs starting today.

From my thoughts on training the basics, to making programs more streamlined and congruent, I know everyone who listens is going to take something away from this episode.

So without any further ado, let’s dive in and talk program design!

To write a better program, you must strike a balance between what your clients want and what they need. It’s about ensuring they stay engaged and motivated while also achieving their fitness goals. This balance is crucial for long-term success and satisfaction.

Agility in program design is key. Not every client will be at their best physically, mentally, or emotionally every day. Your programs should be flexible enough to adapt to these variations, ensuring that progress continues even on challenging days.

Realistic timelines are essential for achieving fitness goals. While the goals themselves may be ambitious, aligning them with a feasible timeline prevents burnout and ensures sustainable progress. It’s about setting expectations that lead to long-term success.

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post 7 Ways to Write Better Training Programs Today appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Here are a few interesting questions to ask yourself…

Well if any of these sound of interest to you, you’re going to love today’s episode with Courtney Delks!

Courtney is a former Indiana Miss Basketball and Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year. And after her high school career, she went on to star at Purdue for 4 years.

Since 2015, Courtney and her husband Jordan own Compete Training Academy, where they help athletes take their game AND their mindset to the next level.

And in this episode we’re going to take a deep dive into mindset, and how you can improve either yours or that of the athletes you work with!

Clarity is the number one. If you don’t have clarity on who you want to be, where you’re going, you’re just existing

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Confidence is a skill that we can develop. It’s not something you’re born with.

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Journaling is like running the dishwasher. It’s like brushing your teeth. You gotta focus on getting out the bad and celebrating the good.

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You have to start saying no and taking things away to become who you want to be.

We all have something we struggle with, and the stories we tell ourselves are so powerful.

Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?

It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world.

So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day.

Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking.

Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features.

And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.

Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.

So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Courtney Delks on Clarity, Intentionality, and Building a Winning Mindset appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

It’s been a hot minute, so let’s do a Q&A episode!

Whether it’s business development, writing better training programs, or just getting more buy-in from your clients and athletes, these shows are always fun because I know they can help YOU get better results.

Plus, if you’re a reader and want to run a better business, make more money, or just be more efficient and productive with your time, the first question alone is worth the price of admission!

It’s all those small wins that you stack up over the course of weeks, months, and years that really make a profound impact

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My goal is not for your kid to be the best in two to three months… I’m playing the long game for you and for them.

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If you want to be successful in training or sport, be obsessed. Immerse yourself in the culture and consume everything you can.

Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel?

Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes?

If so, you need to check out Train Heroic.

I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none.

To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic.

Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that.

So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Business Building Tips, Favorite Books and Young Athelte Buy-In appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I’ve gotta be honest…I’m frustrated with the current state of coaching.

It seems like nowadays, everybody wants the easy way out.

Just grab the biggest or strongest kid (or team), and off you go.

But what happened to actually developing young athletes from the ground up?

What happened to taking that absolute dog that loves to be in the gym, and making them the most savage athlete they can be?

Well if this sounds at all interesting to you, you’re going to love today’s episode!

We’re missing so many talented individuals that are late bloomers because we’re not continuing to develop these kids over the long-haul.

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Our goal as a coach is to fill in these movement gaps… The more well-rounded and athletic we can make them, the better off they’re gonna be.

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It’s not just about force production. It’s not about having the best power lifters. But you have to respect the fact that strength and force production ARE valuable

Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way.

Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session.

Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions.

With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level.

To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post The Young Athlete Development Manifesto appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

As a physical therapist, how does your assessment drive personalized rehab programs?

How do you educate your patients, especially with all of the noise they get from social media?

And last but not least, how do you keep someone locked in, engaged and focused over a rehab that could take 6, 9 or even as long as 12 months to come back from?

Well if any of this sounds interesting to you, you’re going to love today’s show!

Dr. Amy Atmore currently serves as the Director of Rehabilitation for the New Orleans Pelicans. She has worked in both the NFL and NBA sectors and in her 15th year of practice.

And in this show, we’re going to talk about what it really takes to rehab athletes at the highest level!

My foundation is teaching the tools so that patients can take care of themselves

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I think having the ability to be patient and listen to the individual, get to know them and figure out what their individualized preferences are is probably the biggest thing I’ve learned over the last five years.

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Don’t be afraid to leap out on your own to go for what you want.

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Amy Atmore on the Mental and Emotional Impact of Long-Term Rehab appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine?

And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games so you can perform at the highest level?

Well whether we’re talking collegiate sports or the professional ranks, today’s guest has kind of seen it all!

From her start at Clemson, to her time at Mississippi State and Pitt, to her current gig with the Houston Astros, Stephanie Grubbs has left a lasting and positive impact at every step along her way.

And today, we’re going to talk about how to effectively strength train and recover when time is more limited than ever before!

I think just making sure you’re surrounding yourself with people that are constantly trying to elevate themselves

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If you’re not being challenged, you’re in the wrong spot

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Good coaches are good coaches. And I’m lucky that I had mentors that never looked at me like, “Steph’s a female. I don’t know if she can train the baseball players”

Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?

It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world.

So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day.

Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking.

Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features.

And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.

Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.

So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Stephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Even though I grew up following bodybuilding routines from Flex and Muscle and Fitness, I’ll admit – I don’t know a ton about physique-focused sports.

But as I was doing research for today’s show, a few questions started to come up…

For starters, what are the biggest differences between someone who wants to get photo shoot ready, and someone who’s just looking to shed 10 or 20 pounds?

How do you manage people that want to train 4, 5, or even 6 or more days per week?

And what are some of the biggest mistakes people make to change their bodies for the better?

Well luckily for you, today’s guest can answer all these questions – and a ton more!

Gareth Sapstead is a Coach specializing in physique transformation, a multiple times published author, and has been featured in numerous major fitness outlets. He’s the owner of EPT Coaching Online, and EPT Lab fitness – a performance focused gym based in the U.K.

And today, we’re going to talk about what it really takes to transform your body!

The thing that I specialize in really is transformation, but what I do differently is I apply those strength and conditioning principles over to those transformation clients.

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The process is always the same – it’s just how we scale things based on where they’re at right now.

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If you’re someone that is not on any plan, the best thing you can do is open up a book, grab any book, and just do that workout. Chances are you’ll probably see some kind of change just by sticking to that one program.

Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel?

Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes?

If so, you need to check out Train Heroic.

I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none.

To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic.

Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that.

So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Gareth Sapstead on Stubborn Body Parts, Incremental Progress, and Elite Physique Transformation appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.