The Good Athlete Podcast

The Good Athlete Podcast

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  • Episode 102 - Don Day: Managing Stress In and Out of the Weight Room
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    For today's episode we are joined by Don Day, Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Georgia Southern. His Coaching resume includes stops at Western Kentucky University, American University, Robert Morris University and The University of Akron. In addition to his coaching, Coach Day has contributed as a columnist for EliteFTS.com. He received his bachelor’s degree in strength and conditioning at The University of Findlay while also playing football. He then went and received his master’s at the University of Akron in sports science and coaching while doing his graduate assistantship with the football strength staff.
    Follow Coach Day on Twitter: @TheWarthog93
    Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4Kindness. Check us out at our website: goodathleteproject.com
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 101 - Dr. Tim Hewett: The NFL's Injury Problem
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    For Today's episode we sat down with Timothy E. Hewett, Ph.D.. Dr. Hewett is a former Director of The Biomechanics Laboratories and Sports Medicine Research Center at Mayo Clinic, Director of the Sports Health & Performance Institute at The Ohio State University, Professor and Director of Sports Medicine Research at OSU, and Professor and Director of the Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Research Foundation. He was a Professor in Sports Medicine, Family Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiology and Cell Biology and Biomedical Engineering and Allied Health Professions at The OSU, Pediatrics and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Hewett possesses a doctorate in Physiology and Biophysics and a postdoctoral fellowships in Molecular Biology & Biomechanics, Pharmacolgy and Cell Biophysics and Human Biomechanics. Over four hundred of his research articles have appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals, with over 50,000 citations of his work in the medical literature. Dr. Hewett has an h-index over 113 and his research has received numerous awards, including the Excellence in Research Award, The O’donohue Award and the NCAA Award from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, The Rose Excellence in Research Award from The American Physical Therapy Association, The Research to Reality and Clint Thompson Awards from National Athletic Trainers Associations and the Young Investigator Award from the American Heart Association Dr. Hewett is a Fellow of American College of Sports Medicine and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Orthopaedic Research Society & American Physiological Society.
    52 min
  • Episode 100 - Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead
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    For today's episode, Jim and Alex celebrate 100 podcasts by taking a stroll down memory lane. They also discuss the current state of things both within the project and sports as a whole. Finally, they discuss what lies ahead for the project. Most of all, we want to say thank you to our listeners for supporting us for 100 Episodes!
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    This episode is brought to you by MITE Print. You can find them on Instagram and Twitter: @MitePrint or check them out at their website MitePrint.com
    56 min
  • Episode 99 - Johannah Zabal: Words To Live By
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    For today's episode we are joined by Johannah Zabal, Laboratories Coordinator for the Metabolism and Exercise Testing Laboratories in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at George Washington University. She is also an adjunct professor teaching Essentials of Strength & Conditioning for undergraduate students. Johannah was also recently appointed Director of Sport Performance for Soldiers to Sidelines, a non-profit that develops all branches of active duty, retired, or wounded military members into coaches through seminars and clinics.
    Follow Johannah on Instagram: @Coach_jo_
    Follow the Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject or on Twitter: @Coach4Kindness
    49 min
  • Episode 98 - Dr. Chris Morris: Fluid Periodization
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    For today’s episode we are joined by Chris Morris, Director of Applied Sport Science at the University of Kentucky. He is responsible for developing and implementing the best practice strategies to reduce injury risk and enhance readiness, performance, and recovery for the Wildcats’ football team as well as with men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s soccer. The Lawrenceburg, Ky., native returned to the Bluegrass after one season as the Director of Applied Sports Science at the University of Texas. Prior to Texas, he spent two years in UK football’s high-performance department as a sports scientist. He is also the Owner of Performance Training Academy in Lexington which serves as a consultant regarding the implementation and analysis of heart rate variability and brain direct current potentials data. Dr. Morris has earned three degrees from Kentucky: bachelor’s degree in marketing, master’s degree in exercise science, and doctorate in exercise science in. As an athlete, Dr. Morris was a punter for the Wildcats football team from 2002-05.
    Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram: @CMorrisPhD
    Today's Episode brought to you by MITE Printing. Find them online at Miteprint.com or on Twitter and Instagram: @MitePrint
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    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 97 – Jim and Alex Talk Powerlifting Nationals
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    Jim and Alex sit down to talk about the Good Athlete Project Powerlifting Nationals. To learn more and register for the event, go to our website: Goodathleteproject.com/powerliftingnationals
    Learn more at our website: goodathleteproject.com/powerliftingnationals
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    30 min
  • Episode 96 – Chris Duffin: The Eagle and the Dragon
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    For today’s episode we are joined by Chris Duffin. Known as the “Mad Scientist of Strength” Chris is an Ex Corporate Executive turned Inventor and Movement professional. He has positioned himself uniquely in the fitness world bridging the gap between (and working with both) the top clinical rehab and sports professionals in the world and the in-the-trenches athletes and S&C coaches. He promotes and uses evidence-based approaches in developing his coaching and cueing methodologies and strength training equipment. Chris keeps it simple with reinforcing clean natural movement patterns and then focusing on building strength. He is the only person in the world today squatting and deadlifting over 900lbs at his bodyweight. He is one of the best Powerlifters of our age and one of the most respected strength coaches in the industry. Chris’s professional background prior to his current roles includes 18 years of diverse operations management experience in running aerospace, automotive, and hi-tech companies or divisions, utilizing his BS in Engineering and MBA. Chris also co-owns the Kabuki Strength Lab in Portland Oregon and is CEO/Co-Founder of Kabuki Strength Equipment providing innovative equipment and methodologies to the S&C field.
    Follow Chris on Instagram: @Mad_Scientist_Duffin
    Check out Kabuki Strength at their website KabukiStrength.com or on Social Media @KabukiStrength
    Pick up a copy of his book “The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention” here: https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Dragon-Story-Strength-Reinvention/dp/1544501927
    Today's Episode brought to you by MITE Printing. Find them online at Miteprint.com or on Twitter and Instagram: @MitePrint
    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4Kindness
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    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 95 – Beyond Strength: Restorative Justice in Athletics with Maurice McDavid
    For today's episode we bring you another of our talks from the Beyond Sports: The Mentors We Mean to Be clinic. Today's presentation is given by friend of the project and former Podcast guest Maurice McDavid. He is a community leader, serving in multiple capacities. He is in his 10th year of education and his first year as assistant principal at a bilingual elementary school.
    To hear more about Maurice, circle back to his first appearance on the podcast back in episode 80: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-athlete-podcast/id1278410201?i=1000452828232
    Follow Maurice on Instagram: @RevMcDavid and Twitter: @APMcDizzle
    Today's Episode is brought to you by Gallery Café, located at 1760 W North Ave, Chicago, IL. Visit them at their website: gallerycafechicago.com or find them on social media: @gallerycafechi
    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4Kindness
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    28 min
  • Episode 94 – Anna Swisher: Honey Bees and Power Cleans
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    For today’s podcast we are joined by Anna Swisher, Coach Education and Sports Science Manager at USA Weightlifting. Prior to her work at USA Weightlifting she served as Director of Education and Performance for Eleiko Sport. Co-creator of Eleiko Strength Coach Int. L1 and L2 courses. Anna is also an athlete herself - she was a thrower at Williams College, where she was an NCAA qualifier and a school record holder. She also was a competitive weightlifter for eight years with Windy City Weightlifting. Anna also lives on a hobby farm and orchard in Tennessee with chickens, bees, and 100 fruit trees.
    Find Dr. Swisher’s full bio at: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/team-member/anna-swisher-phd-cscs
    You can find Anna on Instagram: @CoachSwisher
    To learn more about Purple Valley Farm visit: http://windypigpress.wixsite.com/purplevalleyfarm
    Today's Episode is brought to you by Gallery Café, located at 1760 W North Ave, Chicago, IL. Visit them at their website: gallerycafechicago.com or find them on social media: @gallerycafechi
    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4Kindness
    Follow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/
    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 93 – Beyond Strength: Long Term Athlete Development with Dr. Tony Moreno
    Episode 92 – Beyond Strength: Long Term Athlete Development with Dr. Tony Moreno
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    For today’s podcast we are bringing you a presentation from our Beyond Sports: The Mentors We Mean To Be, which took place on October 13th, 2019. This presentation was given by Dr. Tony Moreno on the topic of Long-Term Athletic Development. Dr. Moreno is a professor in the Health Promotion and Human Performance department at Eastern Michigan University. He has presented regionally, nationally and internationally in the areas of ACL injury prevention, adapted physical activity, and physical training. His areas of interest are in the area of youth sport and physical activity particularly with regard to motor skill acquisition, injury prevention, performance enhancement, and the role of motor ability on athlete development and fitness throughout the lifespan. In addition to his teaching and research pursuits, he has previous experience as an intercollegiate strength and conditioning coach and a fitness center owner/operator to help guide students seeking careers in the personal fitness training or sport performance specialist setting.
    You Can Find Dr. Moreno on Twitter: @TMoreno40SL
    Today's Episode is brought to you by Gallery Café, located at 1760 W North Ave, Chicago, IL. Visit them at their website: gallerycafechicago.com or find them on social media: @gallerycafechi
    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4Kindness
    Follow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/
    35 min

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The Good Athlete Project is a movement - a new way of thinking - which maximizes the potential of athletics as education.