Speed Strength Show

This episode Christian and Tommy begin their two part series on training the tendon. In the opening part, they dive into some of the science and anatomy that underpins how tendons function. This leads to notions around training principles, injury risk and tissue adaptation. As always, this is sandwiched between random banter and this weeks music selection.

This episode Christian and Tommy discuss their experiences working with Parasport. Christian is able to share a lot about the unique aspects of training in Athletics working with some of Canada's best para athletes. The two discuss training considerations, programming and how to manage the facility for this type of training. As always, this is sandwiched between random banter and this weeks music selection.

This episode Christian and Tommy welcome Trinity Western University Head Strength Coach Cole Hergott to the show. Cole is well known for creating a unique atmosphere in "Sparta" full of hard work, fun challenges and athlete's just getting better. He shares his coaching journey, the ideas he had for developing a solid culture of training and how he addressed challenges along the way. As always, this is sandwiched between random banter and this weeks music selection.

This episode Christian and Tommy close out the two part series on training of the foot. This time the two expand on the previous episode to share their training ideas. They discuss how they assess this area, programming progressions for the foot and some new ideas inspired by the research in this area. As always, this is sandwiched between random banter and this weeks music selection.

This episode Christian and Tommy begin a series on training concepts for the foot. The foot is often times forgotten about when it comes to training and performance. The two share findings from research and their experience on the foot as it relates to it's anatomical function. As always, this is sandwiched between random banter and this weeks music selection.

In this episode Christian and Tommy break down some ideas on how to coach and implement weightlifting with athletes. Christian draws upon his background in coaching the sport of weightlifting to highlight some tips on how to use it. The two also share some ways they have been uniquely intertwining weightlifting into their sessions as well as some new ideas for the future. As always, this is sandwiched between random banter and this weeks music selection.

This episode Tommy welcomes Christian Prufer as a co-host to the show. In this episode Tommy thanks Braden for the time and knowledge he shared on the show as he sets off on a new career path. Christian shares his background in coaching and the two discuss their history working together in the coaching world. As always, this is sandwiched between random banter and this weeks music selection.

The Speed Strength Show is back (Again). In this second part of the series, Tommy and Braden dive further into motor learning. They discuss how coaches and practitioners can influence learning strategies through the use of cues and appropriate drill selection. As always this is sandwiched between random banter and this week's music selection.