The Gap

In this episode, Brett Hart discusses his experiences and insights as a business owner and strength coach, focusing on the challenges he faces, the importance of effective communication, and reflections on his podcasting journey. He also addresses the complexities of weight management in sports and the realities of compensation in the strength and conditioning field.

Takeaways

• Ego impacts business decisions
• Effective communication is key

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Solo Podcast Format
• 01:54 Challenges of Business Ownership
• 06:12 The Importance of Communication in Coaching
• 11:56 Reflections on Podcasting and Collaboration
• 14:51 Navigating Weight Management in Sports
• 19:14 Compensation in Strength and Conditioning Coaching

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Tommy shares his journey from Instagram to podcasting, the lessons learned from his TCU internship, coaching insights, and the importance of overcoming self-doubt. He emphasizes the power of iteration, storytelling, and creating better human beings through training. Additionally, he discusses the gamification of warm-ups and its impact on athlete engagement. The conversation covers the impact of spike ball on training, lessons from TCU, lower body lifting volume, personal training experience, and categorizing plyometric exercises and programming. Tommy shares insights on integrating spike ball into training, lessons learned from TCU, and the impact of lower body lifting volume on plyometric training. He also discusses his personal training experience and the categorization of plyometric exercises in programming. The conversation delves into the design of plyometric programs, the integration of plyometrics into in-season training, and the role of variability and creativity in training. Tommy emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in the training methods and being a test subject to understand and develop effective plyometric programs.

Takeaways

• The importance of iteration and storytelling in content creation
• The gamification of warm-ups and its impact on athlete engagement Spike ball as a training tool
• Importance of TCU lessons in training programs
• Balancing lower body lifting volume and plyometric training
• Personal training experience and vertical jump journey
• Categorizing and programming plyometric exercises Immerse yourself in the training methods to develop effective plyometric programs.
• Integrate plyometrics into in-season training with consideration for athlete fatigue and recovery.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to Podcasting
• 02:51 Lessons from TCU Internship
• 06:07 Coaching and Philosophical Insights
• 09:02 Overcoming Self-Doubt
• 11:57 The Power of Iteration and Storytelling
• 14:57 Creating Better Human Beings
• 17:58 Gamifying Warm-Ups
• 29:55 The Impact of Spike Ball on Training
• 32:49 Lessons from TCU and Training Programs
• 34:09 Lower Body Lifting Volume and Plyometric Training
• 40:27 Personal Training Experience and Vertical Jump Journey
• 51:22 Categorizing Plyometric Exercises and Programming
• 01:00:35 Plyometric Program Design
• 01:03:11 Integrating Plyometrics into In-Season Training
• 01:24:11 Variability and Creativity in Training

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In this episode of The Gap Podcast, I sit down with Evie Calderon, owner of EC Power & Speed, to talk about coaching, training, and the importance of saying yes to opportunities that help you grow.

Evie shares her background in strength & conditioning, the programs that have influenced her most, and why she believes coaches can learn so much from experiencing training firsthand. The conversation also dives into common mistakes coaches make with youth athletes, differences she’s noticed between coaching male and female athletes, and her thoughts on what’s currently overrated and underrated in the S&C world.

If you’re a coach looking to improve your philosophy, gain more experience, and stay open to opportunities that can shape your career, this episode has plenty to take away from.

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In this episode of The Gap Podcast, I sit down with Jake Dyson, founder of Emerge Performance, to talk about his journey from chiropractor to performance coach and how that background has shaped the way he views training, movement, and coaching.

We get into the people and experiences that inspired his career, why creativity is such an important skill for coaches, and how thinking differently has helped Jake both on the coaching floor and when creating content on social media. We also dive into several ideas he’s changed his mind on throughout his career and what those shifts have taught him about continuing to evolve as a coach.

A great conversation for coaches who want to think deeper, become more creative, and continue developing their own approach to performance.

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In this episode, we dive into the evolution of programming philosophy, balancing variety with progression, and what it really means when we say “the person is the program.”

From there, the conversation moves beyond sets and reps into fear, identity, emotions, and why training should be viewed as a lifelong pursuit—not just something we do for sport. We also talk about navigating criticism, being young in the coaching industry, and finish with a deeper conversation around PIPES and doing the inner work required to grow.

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In this episode of The Gap, I sit down with Andy Fredeen, owner of Paragon Strength & Performance, to talk about the intersection of coaching, athletic performance, entrepreneurship, and personal development.

Andy shares his journey from strength coach to gym owner, the values behind Paragon, and the lessons he’s learned building both athletes and a business. We also dive into developing young coaches, making the transition from coach to entrepreneur, improving vertical jump and athleticism, what’s overvalued and undervalued in strength & conditioning, and the tools that have made the biggest impact on his athletes.

A great conversation for coaches, gym owners, and anyone looking to grow in the performance industry.

In this episode I go over the mission and plan I have for the Gap moving forward.

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In this episode, I sit down with Lachen to break down what actually matters in training, coaching, and building a meaningful fitness career—beyond just chasing numbers or going viral.

We dive into the reality of social media in the fitness industry, why followers don’t always translate to business, and how to build programs that actually mean something to people—not just get clicks.

We also get into deeper conversations around identity, discipline, and what it really takes to grow—both as an athlete and as a person.

If you’re a coach, athlete, or someone trying to level up physically and mentally, this one hits different.

What We Cover:

• Why going viral doesn’t equal real business growth
• Building training programs with identity and purpose
• Physical vs mental toughness (and where most people get it wrong)
• Intuitive training vs strict discipline
• How to decide whether to train on “off” days
• The PIPES framework and aligning your lifestyle with your goals
• Identity shifts and why people struggle to evolve
• Finding your niche and developing true expertise
• Lessons from injury, recovery, and long-term training

Books Mentioned:

• Man's Search for Meaning
• Things Fall Apart
• The Old Man and the Sea

Key Takeaway:
Training isn’t just sets and reps—it’s identity, intention, and alignment. The people who make the biggest progress aren’t just working harder… they’re thinking differently.

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Every athlete wants to move faster, hit harder, and throw further — but if you skip the base, you're building speed on a cracked foundation. The fastest path to fast isn't fast training. It's the patient, layered progression that builds bulletproof tissue first, and explosive output second.

In this episode, we break down the progression every athlete should follow — especially when you're coming back from injury, starting a new season, or finally serious about chasing a long, healthy career:

• Isometrics & mobility first — how holding positions under load builds tendon stiffness, joint integrity, and end-range control so your body can actually handle what comes next
• Then strength — why max strength is the ceiling for every expression of power, and how slow, heavy work teaches your nervous system to produce force on command
• Then plyometrics — how to transition stored strength into elastic, reactive output without blowing up your knees, hips, or lower back
• Then sprinting and throwing — the high-velocity, high-risk work your body is finally ready for, because you built the base to absorb it

We'll talk about why this order isn't just better for performance — it's better for your joints, your tendons, your nervous system, and your long-term health. Skipping stages is how you end up with patellar tendinopathy, a wrecked elbow, or a season-ending hamstring.