Is your training program getting you closer to your athletic goals? Or are you simply training like a stereotypical "bro" in hopes to reach new heights? We want to expose the truth in programming for athletes. Coach Aaron dives deep into the methodology of programming for athletes, what areas he focuses on, and we break down a few specific sports to give you a sense of what the programming really looks like. We also explore Aaron's progression as a strength and conditioning coach that we didn't discuss in Episode #2 that you'll definitely enjoy.

Time Stamps:

(0:52) Welcome Back!

(1:25) Before Our Topic, Some Nerding Out on Recent Sport Developments 

(1:27) Odell Beckham

(3:10) Zion Williamson

(6:01) Bro Training vs. Sport Specific Training

(8:10) The 8-Hour Arm Workout

(10:35) Transition to Strength and Conditioning

(12:55) Shoutout to Dr. Keylock!

(14:55) What Aaron Learned from his Practicum in Strength and Conditioning

(18:07) Transition between Bowling Green and Findlay 

(19:46) Differences between D1 and D2

(23:32) Aaron's Transition to Elmwood High School

(27:56) Prioritization in Programming for Sport

(30:21) Basketball vs Golf Programming

(32:22) Progressions and Regressions  

(36:18) Example of what NOT to do

(37:10) Ego Training

(39:37) What are your goals?

(39:57) Getting Over Ego Training

(44:30) Blood Restriction Training

(45:42) Redline Athletics

(48:53) Advice to Coaches

If you are interested in working with us 1-1 to reach your athletic goals, please email us at [email protected]. 

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Today, we have an amazing individual on the podcast who is growing rapidly in his space, Sam Demma. Sam is a former soccer player out of Canada who's injuries sidelined and ultimately cut his promising career short. He didn't let that affect the rest of his life. He put a theory his world issues teacher provided him and put it into practice. He later shared that story on the TEDxYouth@Toronto stage a year after. He created and founded Pickwaste with his friend Dillion Mendes, which rapidly became a top environmental movement in Canada, eclipsing 70 cleanups and over 850 trash bags filled. Sam was named a top 25 environmentalist under the age of 25.

His mission now is to speak to youth through his own brand, helping them answer the question: "Can I make a difference?" Sam is just getting started. Listen in as we dive deep into his story surrounding soccer, his injuries, and what his purpose is now and going forward. We promise you, you will not want to miss this episode.

Time Stamps:

(0:45) Sam Demma Intro

(3:16) Where Kyle and Sam Met

(4:53) Sam's Story

(8:00) Sam's Injury

(12:52) The Moment

(13:52) Advice to Other's Dealing with Injury

(15:33) Transition to the Next Phase

(17:17) Breaking Down the Best Influencers

(18:33) Small Consistent Actions

(19:32) Testing the Theory Taught 19:52

(21:28) Pickwaste

(22:29) Pickwaste's Accomplishments

(24:00) Pivots

(25:36) TEDx Experience

(27:15) Sam's Future

(29:58) SamDemma.com - A Journey to Reach 10,000,000 young individuals

(30:52) Sam's Podcast

(31:22) Who Sam Looks Up To

(32:45) Where you Can Find Sam

(33:40) Sam's Strength N Mind Mentality

Where to find Sam:

Check out Sam's Website!

Check out Pickwaste!

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Please, check out Sam's TEDx talk!

Check out Sam's Podcast: Small Consistent Actions

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Our 3rd guest on the Strength N Mind Podcast is a former client of Kyle's, Farahdja. Farahdja was apart of KIV or Killer Instinct 5, a 6 month group coaching program coached by Niyi Sobo, former NFL running back turned mindset and peak performance consultant. In this episode, we talk a lot about Killer Instinct. This is the basis of a lot of Kyle's systems and strategies he teaches his clients. From there we discuss what rock bottom truly felt like for her. Lastly, we cover what she is up to now and how she is crushing it with her company, Farah Knows, a Nutritional Transformation Coaching company.

Time Stamps:

(0:55) Farahdja Intro

(4:33) How Kyle and Farahdja Met

(5:50) What Farahdja learned in Killer Instinct

(6:40) Shoutout to David St. Pierre!

(9:57) Rock Bottom

(11:45) Getting out of Rock Bottom

(14:00) Challenges

(15:10) Learning and the Entrepreneurial Journey

(19:36) Vegan

(23:58) Where to Find Farahdja

(24:40) Strength N Mind Mentality for Farahdja

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Today's guest is another good friend of Kyle's, Shane Melanson. Shane was coached one on one with Kyle's former boss Niyi. Shane and Kyle have kept up a friendship since connecting to create Shane's podcast. We hope that podcast will release... this year. We kid, we know it will. Shane and Kyle discuss a few important topics covering personal development, mentorship, and the role physical fitness has played in Shane's long term success. While Shane isn't a typical guest of a fitness and mindset-centered podcast, we believe the principles of which he lived his life and his progression are applicable to anyone looking to become a high performer in life.

Time Stamps:

(0:00) Shane Intro

(2:15) How Shane and Kyle Met

(4:14) Shane's Upbringing and Story

(8:43) Transition from Residential to Commercial Real Estate

(13:03) Mentorship

(16:40) Personal Development

(18:26) What is Worth Investing in with Personal Development (23:03) Physical Fitness and Success

(26:24) The Leap and Lessons Learned 

(30:35) Where to Find Shane

(32:21) Shane's Strength N Mind Mentality to Impact the World

Where to find Shane:

Check out Shane's Website!

Check out Kyle's Instagram post on authentic networking

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Our first interview episode is with the Founder and Host of the Zero Xcuses Podcast, Kenyon Zitzka. Kenyon is a good friend of Kyle's and Kyle and Kenyon dive into Kenyon's story from childhood till now, thoughts on middle-class mindsets, his military experience, and his retirement plans. You will not want to miss this talk if you are looking to upgrade your discipline and learn from someone who is killing it in multiple areas of life.

Time Stamps:

(0:45) Welcome Back! Thank you, Kenyon Intro, Reps, Ratings, and Reviews

(5:00) Kenyon's Story

(14:35) Middle Class Mindset

(17:06) Hard Times and Resiliency

(21:18) Military Experience

(23:54) Parents Perceptions and the Military

(25:58) Post Retirement Plans

(30:10) Where You Can Find Kenyon

(33:15) What is Kenyon's Strength N Mind Peak Impact?

Where you can find Kenyon:

Facebook

Instagram

Zero Xcuses Podcast

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Other people's opinions suck and we are here to tell you why. Understand though there is a big difference between flat out opinion and a critique. In this brief episode, Aaron and Kyle break down the distinction and give you actionable steps towards handling criticism and other people's opinions better in the future.

Time Stamps:

(1:08) Welcome Back to the Strength N Mind

(1:54) Why Do Other People's Opinions Suck

(3:00) Unorthodox Approach

(4:30) Clients Dreams

(7:43) Criticism and Critique

(10:25) Offering Criticism and Ego

(15:20) John Wooden

(16:20) Practical Tips for Criticism

(17:17) Growing and Dying

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Leadership is discussed at length in almost all disciplines. We want to discuss what effective leadership in sport and business practically looks like. You'll hear examples from both Aaron and Kyle along with real-world examples. Also, this episode was recorded before the Super Bowl, so Kyle's comments on Sean Mcvay did not age well. Please share with those who are growing leaders and we hope you enjoy our takes on leadership.

Time Stamps:

(0:58) Live from Redline Athletic!

(2:20) Leadership in Sport and Business

(3:40) Leadership in Sport and Business Concepts

(5:25) Leading by Example

(7:46) Kyle's Thoughts on Employees

(11:30) Can Everyone Be a Leader?

(12:13) Golden State Example

(16:02) How Aaron Became a Leader

(21:43) Kyle's Leadership Role Model

(23:23) Dance Marathon

(27:20) Extreme Ownership and Jocko Willink

(30:00) Resentment and Misalignment

(34:00) Sean McVay

(35:30) Tactics to Become a Better Leader

(38:00) LA Chargers, New England Patriots Game Example

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