The coaching never ends.

On a mission to be the best coach you can be? You won't want to miss this week's episode  with Ron McKeefery [@rmckeefery]. This S&C coach has been with top universities and pro teams, drinking in the experience of several lifetimes along the way. Coach Mac delivers insight on how to manage the team from all aspects of performance as well as how to put together staffing that makes.

Ron has loads of valuable information to pass along including how to manage the sport coach/S&C coach relationship, what to do when your diva athlete doesn't "like" to train, and how to appeal to the varying personalities that comprise a team.

We are proud to feature a coach who believes in building a program based on principles versus philosophies. Where philosophies may by nature rule out other schools of thought, solid principles can be combined in any fashion to create an effective program for a given athletes.

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Start doing your research and scoop Ron McKeefery's book CEO Strength Coach asap.  You kind find links to purchase as well as Coach Mac's podcast, Iron Game Chalk Talk, on his website RonMcKeefery.com.

The toes forward controversy. This week on Power Athlete Radio, John and Tex tackle the buzz surrounding the ongoing toes forward controversy. Does this mean you never vary your stance? What about unilateral lifts? What role to they play in improving performance and how might you implement then into your program? If there is a…

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The toes forward controversy.

This week on Power Athlete Radio, John and Tex tackle the buzz surrounding the ongoing toes forward controversy. Does this mean you never vary your stance? What about unilateral lifts? What role to they play in improving performance and how might you implement then into your program?

If there is a TMZ for strength and conditioning shit that no one cares about, we're on it. Also, the PA crew explains some of the butthurt that has occurred as a result of a floor press demo video from a CFFB seminar that was recently released. How and why to coach up the floor press and the perfect set up cues for any athlete.

I softball some questions for the fellas in this episode  and as per usual, their answers are long winded and coupled with stories from the NFL. It's just the entertainment and knowledge you'd expect from the crew.

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Want to learn more about the how's and why's of posture and . Head to www.crossfit football.com/events to sign up for a seminar. When I tell you that you'll get far more than you bargained for, I mean it. Just check out the testimonials on our site for yourself. We welcome the questions and controversy so battle the bullshit in person with PAHQ.

bumpin’ Grindstone This week Tex [@mcquilkin] and Luke [@lukecalifornia] answer your questions direct from IG. You’ll find yourself entertained by the rapid fire responses to some inquiries and informed by the more dense training conundrums. The guys also reference one The Grindstone, the program we’ve designed for the workingman/woman who needs to move the…

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Every problem has a solution. Jeff Nichols [@vahighperformance] is far more than coach and co-founder of Virgina High Performance. He’s taken his experience both as an athlete and a Navy SEAL and shaped a an effective training philosophy. Although, Jeff will be the first to tell you, his insights are not unique. But in a…

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Every problem has a solution.

Jeff Nichols [@vahighperformance] is far more than coach and co-founder of Virgina High Performance. He's taken his experience both as an athlete and a Navy SEAL and shaped a an effective training philosophy. Although, Jeff will be the first to tell you, his insights are not unique. But in a world where bullshit and superfluous information clouds intent, the beauty of simplicity is often overlooked.

Jeff has worked with NFL teams, Collegiate teams, and individual athletes to impart the theme of "specificity not stupidity". Just because a training system looks sports specific based on a movement pattern, does not always mean it is. As we know, there are are other factors at play that determine the efficacy and transfer to a position in sport.

He is intelligent, candid, and grounded. His work with youth athletes at Virginia High Performance has allowed him to control the quality and determination of each young mind and body. This is Jeff Nichols and this is Episode 158.

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Well, you've heard it all, people. Find out more about Virginia High Performance by following them on Facebook or Twitter under the name @VaHighPerformance. Lot's of great information and insight to chew on from Jeff.

Swimming in Deep Water Jon Andersen’s [the_jon_andersen_ifbb_pro] life reads like an adventure novel. This three-sport athlete has traveled the world competing in various facets of strength and performance. But, he is best known for dominating each arena using what he calls the Deep Water Method. It’s not only how he’s lived and succeeded in…

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Swimming in Deep Water

Jon Andersen's [the_jon_andersen_ifbb_pro] life reads like an adventure novel. This three-sport athlete has traveled the world competing in various facets of strength and performance. But, he is best known for dominating each arena using what he calls the Deep Water Method. It's not only how he's lived and succeeded in sport, but how he views his own competitive spirit.

Hear Jon discuss what he calls the "governor" of his training, that which dictates how hard to push. Also, how much protein does a pro bodybuilder at 275 lbs need to consume just to maintain mass? The number is alarming. Jon claims to not have had a carb in years says that his reliance on a high protein diet simply works for him. Welbourn and Andersen go on to reminisce on Bob Sapp and offer their tips for achieving greatness.

This is a truly packed episode of inspiration and a close look at the life cycle of a gifted lifter. And not only that, we are offering you, our listeners a chance at a free download of Jon's publication Deep Water. The first 5,000 people to use the sign up form attached to this episode's blog post on www.powerathletehq.com will get Jon's E-Book, free of charge. This offer is only for a short time so sign up NOW!

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Don't forget to sign up to receive your FREE copy of Deep Water by Jon Andersen. fill out the short form below and we'll e-mail it over right away! This offer only available to the first 5,000 listeners. Hurry because this generous offer is going fast.

Jon has even carved out his space among the great training systems on Train Heroic, our programming platform of choice. To find it, simply search Deep Water of follow the link found on this episode's blog post. Finally, you can find all things Jon Andersen at www.jon-andersen.com.

solving beefs in the gym. This week we talk with a man behind the man of Sorinex. The second generation of the world renowned strength equipment brand takes time out of his busy schedule to chat with the crew. Bert Sorin is more than a MFCEO, he’s also a Power Athlete in his own…

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solving beefs in the gym.

This week we talk with a man behind the man of Sorinex. The second generation of the world renowned strength equipment brand takes time out of his busy schedule to chat with the crew. Bert Sorin is more than a MFCEO, he's also a Power Athlete in his own right. Bert has been a competitive Highland Games athlete and specializes in hammer throwing.

Aside from his notoriety as a solid business man and strength advocate, he's a down to earth dude whose idea of fun is drinking beer and doing heavy snatch pulls in his underwear. Call it unusual, Bert calls it Wednesday night.

The guys take time to chat programming, movies, personal heroes, and the excitement of meeting lifting legends in the flesh. There is talk of JT and Jessica Beil, Red Dawn, and Howie Long, all in this epic hour of conversation. We should have known this was going to be a good one when Bert explained he always cracks a beer when he knows he's about to get down and dirty on strength and conditioning.  So here it is...

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You heard it. The Sorinex Summer Strong Expo is literally happening NOW. If you're in or around Columbia, SC and listening to this, get your ass to the event ASAP. The great minds and bodies of strength and performance are coming together to impart their knowledge. Head to http://www.summerstrongexpo.com for more information on the event, guests, and local accommodations.  And don't forget to follow Sorinex on instagram @Sorinex.