When we chase power we often look to strength coaches for the answers. But some of the most powerful athletes in the world are throwers. Coach John Smith thinks we're asking the wrong people; we should be looking to the throwing coaches for the best examples of how to develop powerful athletes. Smith is one of the most successful in the NCAA. On this week's episode he talks about how he developed his unconventional approach to strength and power training, and much much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:  https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/10/hmmr-podcast-episode-285-the-real-strength-guy-with-john-smith/ »  Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes:  This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. You can learn more about Smith's background on the  Ole miss webpage. Smith also has done an interview with Long & Strong Throwers Journal which details a bit more about his own background, and this article about his work with Raven Saunders in 2017. For more throwing resources, check out the HMMR Media throwing hub which combines our top videos, articles, lessons, and other content about all of the throwing events. 

285: The real strength guy (with John Smith)

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A lot of coaches like to talk about building individualized training plans, but more often that not their athlete's programs start looking all the same. Paul Solberg is a bit different. He's coaching some of the world's top throwers, and they take very different approaches to reach the same goal. He joins us on this week's podcast to share his process for understanding athletes, tailoring training plan, training intensities, building training blocks, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:  https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-316-individualizing-training-with-paul-solberg/ »   Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes:   This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives.  Solberg's former coach Asmund Martinsen was our guest on  HMMR Podcast 268. Solberg is of course highly influenced by his background in the javelin throw and we've looked at the javlin throw in more detail on  GAINcast 156 with Steve Backley and  GAINcast 175 with javelin coach Mike Barber.  More classical approaches to block periodization were discussed on  Episode 28 with Tony Ciarelli. In the HMMR Classroom we've also touched on Bondarchuk's training philosophy in Video Lesson 1, periodization and planning trends in  Video Lesson 3, specific strength for throwing in  Video Lesson 9, and many other topics covered in this episode.         

316: Individualizing training (with Paul Solberg)

We often talk on the show about how coaches train their athletes. On this week's podcast we turn the tables and look at how coaches train themselves. Finding time to squeeze a workout in is not always easy, and neither is balancing age, family, and many other factors. Our friends Carissa Sain, David Maris, and Donie Fox join us to share their tips. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:  https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-315-how-the-coaches-train/ »   Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes:   This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives.  You can follow Fox on Instagram (@doniefox) and learn more about RTP Physio. He also contributes to HMMR Media. You can find his articles here. He was previously a guest on HMMR Podcast Episode 231 and  GAINcast 261 and presented Video Lesson 34 in the HMMR Classroom on returning to plyometrics after injury.  Carissa SAIN was a member of the roundtable on  GAINcast 260. You can also find her on Instagram (@carissasain).  You can follow Maris on Instagram (@david.maris.958). His Maris Sprint Podcast is a great listen on all things sprint. He is also a frequent contributor of articles to SimpliFaster.  Several of the training ideas mentioned in this episode are discussed in more detail on the site, such as leg circuits in Video Lesson 13 and med ball routines on  Video Lesson 5. Steve Myrland and Tracy Fober were both referenced and are site contributors and past guests on  Episode 149,  Episode 281, and  Episode 125. Myrland has also contributed to HMMR Classroom  GAIN Video 1,  Video Lesson 12,  Video Lesson 18, and  Video Lesson 21.        

315: How the coaches train

At first glance, throwers and jumpers might seem like they live on opposite ends of the athletic spectrum, but they have more in common than you might think. Both even groups require athletes to produce immense amount of power in short bursts, focus on highly technical and specific training, and be patient over years of development. On this week's podcast world-class jumps coach Jeremy Fischer looks at some of the parallels between the event groups and their training. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-314-jump-around-with-jeremy-fischer/ »   Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes:   This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives.  Fischer was also a guest on HMMR Podcast 130 where he discussed about individualization in planning and  GAINcast 242 where we looked in detail about programming.  You can find Fischer on Instagram (@JeremyFHJ). He also has a lot of great training resources available for free on his webpage, Maximum Velocity Athletics. You can also learn more about the MVA Foundation.  You can learn more about jumping on our jumping and sprinting on our topic page.       

314: Jump around (with Jeremy Fischer)

Success in the throws often comes down to being smarter. Smart enough to master the fundamentals of technique. Smart enough to understand and communicate with athletes. And smart enough to put everything together. On this week's podcast Colorado State coach Brian Bedard shares his approach to coaching smarter, including his lessons on leadership, communication, and technique. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:  https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/01/hmmr-podcast-episode-313-throwing-smarter-with-brian-bedard/ »   Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes:  This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. To learn more about throwing, visit our throwing resources page.  For more about Bedard's background, you can read his profile from the  Colorado State webpage.  You can learn more from Bedard on Instagram (@throwing_smarter) and YouTube. In addition, he has put together a  discus course with Casey Malone and Russ Winger.  Some other throws coaches and influences were mentioned on the podcast, including Dave Wollman (guest on  Episode 44) and Justin St. Clair (guest on  Episode 105).      

313: Throwing smarter (with Brian Bedard)

Cory Martin is best known as one of the best combo throwers of all time: 22 meters in the shot put and 75 meters in the hammer throw. He's also put together one of the best combo training programs around: combining the influences of his two coaches and mentors Jerry Clayton and John Smith. On this week's episode we take a look at both of those topics by exploring parallels between different throwing events, how to cross-train them, and how he's integrated difference influences into his own program. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:  https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-312-the-double-threat-with-cory-martin/ »   Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes:  This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives.  On December 29 and 30 we are hosting the 2023 HMMR Forum: 5 presentations, 6 coaches, and all free for HMMR Plus members. You can learn more about Cory Martin from the  University of Louisville and follow him on Instagram at @cmart726.  Our recent  Episode 309 with Matty Denny explored similar topics of parallels between the discus and hammer throw.  Cory Martin's 2 big mentors have both been on our podcasts: Jerry Clayton was on  GAINcast 86 and John Smith was on  Episode 285 and  Episode 287.  Take a look at Cory Martin's 22 meter throw from the front and back as well as him throwing 74 meters at the NCAA championships in the hammer.     

285: The real strength guy (with John Smith)

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