The Coach U Podcast

This interview is with Jarrett Johnson who has been a friend for 10 years now.  He is a grammy nominated singer/arranger.  Above all else, he is one of the kindest and wisest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. 

We dive into how to find your light because we all have one, but far too often we have been told to dim it, keep it shut off and never attempt to try to light it.  That's not the life of fulfillment.  The life of fulfillment starts from within and getting to know U is the number one thing to do. 

Listen in as we talk about how and why Jarrett became a singer and what he has learned along the way.  Ever felt stuck in your career?  Or maybe you are looking around and noticing other people "doing more" than you?  We discuss how comparison to another persons life doesn't lead you anywhere. 

You will leave this episode ready to take on whatever life throws your way because U know you are in charge and U have a light, U just have to find it and use it!

Coach U

P.S. Special surprise at end of episode!

Jarrett's Info
Instagram - @jarrettamjohnson
YouTube - YouTube
Facebook - Facebook

Coach U's Information

Golf Mobility Academy

Brand U

Catch me on Instagram

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This conversation is with Brad Cox,  the Co-CEO/Creator of Acumobility.  They offer innovative and helpful training tools, video tutorials, workout programs, training programs for trainer and practitioners, as well as a ton of free content on their website, youtube and instagram. 

Tune into this conversation to learn about how we can take the steps to take care of our bodies, how Acumobility came to be and what the realities of entrepreneurship are. 

Topics discussed:
- mobility training
- rehab protocols
- why we feel "tight"
- how to be a boss
- what goes into being an entrepreneur

Brad Cox Info
Acumobility IG
Acumobility.com
The Daily Stoic
Small Giants
Chris Duffin Book

Coach U's Information

Golf Mobility Academy

Brand U

Catch me on Instagram

Free Content on YouTube!

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This conversation is all about learning how to find U. 

We are joined by Dr. Adam Feit who has a PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology.  He has held positions with the NFL, NCAA (all 3 divisions) and with Precision Nutrition.  He is a master at creating leaders and teams.  He shares his wisdom of what he has learned both in his life and through his studies. 

Topics we cover:
- building leadership
- communication and why it can be challenging
- living curiously
- using your unique capabilities
- holding ourselves to higher standards
- how to live awesome

Dr. Feit's Information
Instagram
Facebook
email: [email protected]

Coach U's Information
Golf Mobility Academy
Brand U
Catch me on Instagram
Free Content on YouTube!

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There is no such thing as a dumb question, but why do we constantly hold ourselves back from asking questions?  From my experience, it was because I felt DUMB.  Listen in as I break down how we can see our patterns and experiences as learning tools to help us understand that asking questions actually gives us value.

The more curious we are about everything we do, the better we get to know ourselves and the better plan we can make to help ourselves evolve into who we are. 

Tune in to hear my experience about a conversation about trying new things and how that sparked this whole episode.

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Join this conversation with Alex Murphy.  Alex is a physical therapist and clinic owner in Canada. Outside of physical therapy she is a Kinstretch Instructor, Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist, FR Release practitioner, and strength coach. 

She has her own online platform called Kinstretch with Alex, which she has created to offer Kinstretch classes, strength/mobility training videos,  information, and resources to help people around the world move better, feel better, and learn about their bodies.

Tune in to learn about all things mobility, joint health, why it is so important for us to move our bodies and some methods you can start utilizing today to feel and move better.  We cover what exactly kinstretch is and why it could help you.

Alex Murphy's Information
Instagram
LinkTree
Kinstretch with Alex

Coach U's Information
Brand U
Catch me on Instagram
Free Content on YouTube!

If you are interested in the Golf Mobility Program, please email me directly at [email protected]

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Today's guest is Ian Markow.  Ian is a movement expert full of knowledge about the body and how to improve our overall movement quality and eliminate pain forever.   Ian has also built a huge online presence and he discusses how he made that happen and what others can do for themselves.

The main reason I wanted to interview Ian, is to learn more about mobility and joint health.  These are things that are not often talked about when it comes to training, but after hearing this episode, you will realize just how beneficial it is to improve both areas.   

Listen in as we cover topics from mobility training, to breath work, and why force is the key to any kind of growth for our bodies.   We also go over business and the reality of putting yourself out there into the world, and how scary that process can be.  Learn from Ian as he lays down knowledge about the body, mind, building a business and most importantly, how to be a good human being.
 
Ian Markow's Info
IG @ianmarkow &  @markowtrainingsystems
Youtube
Ian Markow's website
Mobility Coach Plus
Video of soft tissue breakdown

Links pertaining to episode discussion
What is FRC?
Postural Restoration Institute
Breath Book: James Nestor

Coach U Links:
Brand U
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Free Content on YouTube!

If you are interested in the Golf Mobility Program, please email me directly at [email protected]

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This is my first solo episode ever!   Come join me as I discuss what to expect moving forward with the podcast, creating my brand and a mobility academy.  I also talk about the 3 things I learned from 2020, all from my experiences through sad times and happy times.   

Coach U Links:
Brand U
Catch me on Instagram
Free Content on YouTube!

If you are interested in the Golf Mobility Program, please email me directly at [email protected]

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Today's guest is Rachel Balkovec.  Rachel is a minor league hitting coach for the New York Yankees and has worked in professional baseball for 7 years. She is the first woman to be a full time strength and conditioning coach and also the first woman to be a full time hitting coach in the history of professional baseball. She is a highly sought after speaker and mentor.

We discuss how she has navigated the coaching world as a woman and what she had to deal with.  She has had quite the journey to get to the position she is in today, so listen in to find out how she has overcome all of the obstacles thrown in her path.  Rachel is straight to the point and preaches taking full ownership of everything you do.  

Rachel has learned along her journey and she is turning that knowledge into her next mission, through her mentorship program, she hopes to help empower as many young women as possible.  

Don't miss anything we discuss.  Rachel is full of knowledge and she is a true representation of resilience.  

Topics Covered
- Women's rights and equality
- Mental challenges and overcoming obstacles
- Taking ownership of your actions and life
- Minimalism and why shedding you skin needs to happen
- Building community
- Don't ever underestimate anyone

Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelbalkovec.com/
Rachel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.balkovec/?hl=en

Health Tip:  SLEEP- Chronotypes and Sleep cycles
Dr. Michael Breus- https://thesleepdoctor.com/
Chronotype Quiz- https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/
and you can use this same site for his book!

Calm App- https://www.calm.com/


With Love, 

Coach U

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Today’s guest is Anna Sweeney.   Anna has been a registered dietitian, dealing exclusively with eating disorders for the past 13 years.  

When she was 15, Anna was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or abbreviated commonly as MS.  So we talk about her fitness journey, which I loved seeing.  Multiple sclerosis is an illness of the central nervous system and it can affect the brain, spinal cord and the optic nerve.  So her training was extremely detailed, and I met Anna, through her trainer, who is my buddy, Mr. Frank Duffy himself, out in NYC, and online as @FrankDuffyFitness.  So Anna being a client, dealing with MS and a registered dietitian, has a lot of insight into a few demographics here.  

She gives insight into what she learned being a client and seeing what personal training is like.  I love this because we always hear from coaches, but hearing from a clients point of view is crucial.  We as trainers and coaches have a duty and responsibility to take care of our clients, and we can make a huge positive impact in their lives.

She didn’t think what she was doing, at first, was badass. Her training looked different that other people in the gym.  It had to,  and then she realized just how badass she is.  I used to watch her training videos when Frank posted them and I always stopped and watched, because the progression of her movements improved with each video posted, and that is badass.  

As a dietitian who deals with eating disorders, she has a vast knowledge of information to share and this includes in the fields of diets, diet culture, eating disorders, and body image.  And she has a very interesting take on what a balanced diet is, and how we are sold to lose weight.  She also has a following of 81k on Instagram and we talk about the responsibility she feels to share, as she puts it, her evolution.   

It is time to bust out the pens and paper.  Write down 2 things that stick out to you in this episode.  I hope it can strike a conversation.  I invite you to reach out to me and share your thoughts.  

Remember, if you like this episode, please share with someone you know who will appreciate this conversation.  And be sure to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out on all the conversations I have had with some pretty amazing people.

Anna Sweeney IG: @DietitianAnna

Frank Duffy IG: @frankduffyfitness

Coach U IG: @CoachUstrong


Books Anna talked about:
1) Anti Diet, by Christy Harrison
2) Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach, by Evelyn Tirbole and Elyse Resch

Tune in next time for our conversation with @Rachel.Balkovec 

Talk soon, 

Coach U

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My guest today is Brian Harrington.  I met Brian through the National Sports Performance Association (NSPA) at a conference in 2019 and immediately had a connection.  He is an honorable man and I highly respect him.  Brian has been on quite the journey venturing into school to earn his business management degree along with a minor in education and no plans of working as strength coach.  NOW he owns Harrington Sports Performance which has multiple facilities in New York.  I have seen how he treats his staff and how on the same page they all are.  Every time I see his athletes, they are always working and doing it in synchronicity.  More than a coach, Brian also works as a physical education teacher in New York City.  So he wears many hats, including husband and father. 

This conversation with Brian revolves around accountability.  His father held him accountable and did not just demand, but he also led by example.  Brian holds this same standard for his children and also his athletes.  Leadership is not about being in charge.  Leadership is about understanding your role.  You lead.  You teach and you care.  While we may be talking about coaching athletes, this concept is the same across the board.  Just slap another title on it.  Instead of athletes, it’s co-workers or subordinates, or parents and children.  

During this time of crisis, Brian has been able to continuously pivot and adjust.  I have followed him on IG and he’s always doing something to promote his athletes and their movement.  He never puts himself on the screen.  It’s always about his team and the athletes.  Though when he does make an appearance, he reminds you he can throw around some heavy weight!  

We recorded this episode a few months ago, and due to my lack of making my podcast a priority, some of the information may sound older, but not relevant to our discussion.  

Join us in our conversation about how we can ALL hold ourselves accountable. 

Brian's Contact information: 
IG:  Harrington_Performance
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.harringtonsportsperformance.com/ 

The book Brian referred to is "The Code." Link Below!
https://www.amazon.com/Code-Evaluation-Protocols-Eminently-Qualified/dp/0981618820/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=the+code&qid=1596123934&sr=8-5

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