The ronmckeefery's Podcast

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

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Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

Coach Landow is highly sought after for his ability to analyze and correct biomechanics. His goal is to maximize human performance, while decreasing the likelihood of injury.  He has trained thousands of athletes of all ages and abilities, including over 400 professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC, WNBA and Olympic medalist.

Coach Landow served as the Strength and Speed coach during the NFL lockout for over 20 Denver Bronco players and had over 45 professional NFL athletes train with him.  Coach Landow has worked with over 30 NFL All-Pro’s and over 20 first round draft selections in the NFL.  He has been a National and International presenter for the leading organizations in the performance field, and also serves as a consultant for many professional and collegiate teams across the country.  Coach Landow has developed the ACL prevention program and the ACL return to sport protocols for the world renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver. 

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Good and Bad things he saw at the NFL Combine.

Importance and benefits of deceleration training.

Programming for MMA Fighters.

How he had developed a world class clientele of athletes.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

Scott Caulfield is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach / Coaching Education Manager for the NSCA, and works in a variety of roles to support NSCA certified strength and conditioning coaches at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. From presenting at conferences, clinics, and exam prep courses, to writing on various topics for books, journals, and magazines. He helps spread the mission of the NSCA informing the public about the organization and its usefulness to coaches all over the world. He is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and training of all athletes, interns, and coaches at the NSCA’s 6,000-square-foot Performance Center at the NSCA Headquarters. He also serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Colorado College Men’s Ice Hockey. Coach Caulfield works diligently to promote the NSCA and its coaches including working with national governing bodies such as the United States Olympic Committee, US Ski and Snowboard Association, USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation, US Figure Skating, and USA Hockey. He has been a certified member of the NSCA since 2003 and is a former NSCA State Director (Vermont) and Strategic Planning Committee member (2010). An NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS,*D) and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC*D, 10 years coaching experience), he has also successfully completed courses/certifications with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (level 1), USA Weightlifting (level 1 & 2), Functional Movement Systems (level 1), Movement Training Specialists (level 1), TRX, and ASAE (Leadership Training).

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Day to day role at the NSCA Headquarters

Advantages to seeing it done a lot of different ways.

NSCA initiatives, and what is on the horizon.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

A Internationlly recognized leader in the area of sports development.  The Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Society awarded him the Under Armor Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year.

Coach McKeefery is a sought after industry speaker.  He has lectured for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association, and numerous major universities. In 2013 Coach McKeefery was honored as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa).  The Master Strength and Conditioning Coach certification is the highest honor that can be achieved as a strength and conditioning coach, representing professionalism, knowledge, experience, expertise and longevity in the field.  Ron has been published in the National Strength and Conditioning journal, American Football Monthly, and Stack Magazine.

Coach McKeefery has served as a strength and conditioning coach at both the Professional and Collegiate level.  Working with such professional organizations as the: Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) Kansas City Royals (MLB), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), and the Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe).  Currently he is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Eastern Michigan University.  Prior to Eastern Michigan he was an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Cincinnati Bengals, Director of Strength and Conditioning for the University of Tennessee, and spent 10 seasons with the University of South Florida (Div I BCS level).  In his time at South Florida the Bulls transitioned from Div I-AA to the BCS Big East Conference.

He has had the privilege to work with over 80 players that have gone on to play in the National Football League.  Composed of 30 NFL Draft Picks, including 1stRound Draft Pick and Pro Bowlers Mike Jenkins & Jason Pierre-Paul, along with Cordarrelle Patterson and Ja’waun James.  He has had numerous All Americans, NFL free agents, and All Conference Selections.

McKeefery earned a Master of Arts degree from the University of South Florida in Adult Education and Bachelor degrees from Ottawa University in Biology and Physical Education.  While at Ottawa University he was a two sport athlete earning All Conference honors in Football and Track.  He was also a two time Academic All American.

Ron is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist w/Distinction (CSCS*D) and Coach Practitioner under the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA).  He served as the State NSCA Director for Florida (North).

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

How and why I started Iron Game Chalk Talk

Why you have to go through some struggle to be a great leader.

The difference between Pro and College.  

Building relationships with your athletes, and being able to have tough conversations.  

Why do strength coaches do radical things, and does it hurt our professionalism. 

How to juggle the time demands of Strength and Conditioning.  

How to be the Father, Mother, Husband, or Wife you want to be.  

Why Social Media is an important tool for Strength Coaches.  

Our internship program and advice for young coaches.  

How to advance our profession and c

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

Coach Ben Creamer enters his seventh year at Ignition as a Performance Specialist and Boxing Program Coordinator. Creamer assists with the design and implementation of all speed and strength programs at Ignition. He has trained professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFL. Coach Creamer specializes in assessing and correcting athletic movement patterns along with breaking down the biomechanics of the NFL Combine drills. He is also certified as a CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), USA Weightlifting and Functional Movement Screen.

In this episode we discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Hand Fighting for Combat Sports

His new DVD for Hand Fighting for Football

Boxing program design.

The best piece of coaching advice he has received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

Dr. Bryan Mann has been a strength and conditioning professional for the past 14 years at the Division 1 level. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri as well as being an Assistant Professor in the departments of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training.

 

In This Episode We Discuss:

Her journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Why he decided to go get his PhD.

The importance of bridging the gap between S&C and Academics

Velocity based training

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

Her favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

John Hofman is one of the leading experts in the field of Firefighter Health and Wellness. As the strength and conditioning coach for the Sacramento Fire Department, Hofman oversees the Wellness Center, coordinates the department’s medical and fitness assessments, develops recruit fitness training, pre-employment medical and fitness evaluations, and assists the department’s 20 certified Peer Fitness Trainers. In addition, he also works as the strength and conditioning coach for the California Regional Fire Academy, Sierra Fire Technology Program, as well as numerous other fire departments in Northern California. In 2012, Hofman was appointed the Health and Wellness Coordinator of the Firefighter Cancer Foundation.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Unique physical challenges a Firefighter faces.

Need for S&C's in Fire Departments.

Typical program design for a Firefighter.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

Chris Gaviglio is the current Strength and Conditioning manager for the Queensland Academy of Sport. Chris has been involved with elite sport for over 15 years working across multiple Olympic sports and professional football codes in both the northern (Bath Rugby) and southern (Wallabies and Gold Coast SUNS AFL) hemisphere.

During his time in the UK (Bath Rugby), Chris was involved with UKSport in multiple applied sports science projects. His major project involved monitoring salivary hormones (testosterone and cortisol) responses to competition and training in rugby union. This work is now currently being formalized into a PhD, which is almost complete. Chris has several papers already publish as a result of this work and other collaborative work with other applied sport scientists. Consequently Chris brings a wealth of experience in the training of elite athletes and the application of sports science into athletic programs.

Chris also owns an online business specializing in physical training and musculoskeletal rehabilitation products of which Chris has designed them. One product in particular is the SRT – Sports Rehab Tourniquet that is the sole supplier of pneumatic tourniquets for occlusion cuff training.

On a sporting level, Chris also has a strong interest in the sport of Track and Field previously competing in the shot put and discus at a national level.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

About the Queensland Academy of Sport

Normal training day and training atmosphere.

How he has integrated technology into his programs.

Hormonal response to competition and training.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

For the past 28 years, Rick Brunner has helped over 1,500 explosive athletes and their strength and conditioning coaches in football, baseball, hockey, basketball, track and field sprints, throws, and jumps, Olympic weightlifting, and many others achieve breakaway gains in reaction, starting power, maximal speed, striking force, and power-endurance. As a nutrition scientist and coach, Rick pulls the facts from thousands of research studies to make practical sense of their application in real-world training/nutrition plans. Rick calls upon his extensive training and collaboration with Soviet and Russian scientists since the 80's to help deliver modern useful information that athletes in explosive sports can use right away.In this episode we discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

His experience traveling to Russia during the Cold War.

What is Nutrigenomic Ergogenics?

 

What athletes should consume?  How it relates to NCAA guidelines.

What athletes should stay away from?

What is MYOSYNC?

The best piece of coaching advice he has received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

Rachel is a native of Omaha, Nebraska and is a former NCAA Division I catcher.  She has spent the last 6 years working with athletes in organizations such as Louisiana State University, the Chicago White Sox, Arizona State University, the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League and internationally with Los Tigres Del Licey Beisbol. She rejoined the Cardinals organization in February of 2014 after having first been with the organization in 2012 at the rookie league affiliate, Johnson City Cardinals. At the age of 26, she became the first female strength and conditioning coach in the history of professional baseball. She currently resides in Jupiter, FL where she implements the strength and conditioning program throughout the entire minor league system.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Her journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Steps she took to become the first female strength coach in professional baseball.

How she gets the players to buy in.

Best piece of coaching advice she has ever received.

Her favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei

Strength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.com

Strength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.com

Matt is a strength athlete. He has competed in all different arenas including Track and Field Powerlifting, Strongman, Highland Games, and Weightlifting. Being able to travel the world competing and training with the best athletes you can find, has given him a unique perspective on strength training for athletes. His biggest goal was to meet and learn what he could from the best so that he could apply it all to his own training. This 1st hand knowledge has been priceless in helping him develop programming to reach max potential for strength athletes.

Starting as a collegiate shot-putter he lettered 4 years with LSU Track team and was part of the 2002 National Champion Team. Post collage he has spent the last 7 years competing around the country and world in various strength sports. His main focus now has come full circle and brought him back to throwing.

The Highland Games are his main focus. Just like as a Collegiate thrower his training has to be balanced between building max strength, power, and technique. An athlete cannot reach and maximize their athletic potential without a well balanced program. Being able to maintain what his goals have been he has also while becoming a top Highland Games athlete in the world. Also has competed in both raw and geared Powerlifting, Highlanders (strongman/highland games), strongman, and weightlifting. All of Matt’s training philosophy has come from doing it his self.

After writing popular books on Training for both the Strength and Technical sides of Highland Games, he has started working one-on-one with athletes around the world providing them custom programming for their sport. He also has a fantastic web show called http://www.driftalifta.com.  Make sure to check it out.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Story behind the "Drifta Lifta" Webshow.

What he looks to accomplish out of his site visits.

How he is able to overcome egos, philosophies, etc to talk shop with anyone.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.