The ronmckeefery's Podcast

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Fred Eaves is currently the Director of Wellness and Athletic Performance at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, TN. He has 16 years of experience in the field that includes stops at UT-Chattanooga, the University of Tennessee, and Louisiana State University as well as multiple high schools in the state of Tennessee. Eaves was voted the 2013 Samson Equipment and American Football Monthly Central Region High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Battle Ground Academy’s Athletic Program has had tremendous success in the last year with state championships in men’s basketball, men’s soccer, Final Four appearances from baseball, women’s soccer, and a State Quarterfinal appearance from the football team. Eaves holds degrees from UT-Chattanooga, Tennessee Tech University, Lincoln Memorial University, and the University of Missouri. He currently serves as the Tennessee State Director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Sports Nutrition field.

Training the Multi-Sport High School Athlete.

How he individualizes the programs for his athletes.

Recommendations for coaches interested in going into High School S&C.

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

Tom Kelso is currently an Exercise Physiologist with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. He was in the collegiate profession for 23 years, serving as the Head Coach for Strength and Conditioning at Saint Louis University (2004-2008), the University of Illinois at Chicago (2001-2004), Southeast Missouri State University (1991-2001) and the University of Florida (1988-1990). 

In 2006, he was named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. In 1999, he was named NSCA Ohio Valley Conference Strength and Conditioning Professional of the year. In 2001, he received an honorary certification from the International Association of Resistance Trainers (I.A.R.T.). 

He possess C.S.C.S. and S.C.C.C. certifications with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, respectively. Additionally, he is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board in basic instructor development and as a Specialist Instructor by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.  In 2012, he became certified by the IBNFC as a Certified Nutrition Coach.

Coach Kelso has also worked with athletes at the Olympic and professional levels, presented at various clinics/seminars, and worked several athletic-related camps. He is a strong advocate of safe, practical and time-efficient training and have published a collection of periodical articles, book chapters, complete books, and user-friendly downloads promoting such. His five solo projects are, The Interval Training Manual, The Strength Training Workout Encyclopedia, 100 Old School Strength Training Workouts, 25 Kick-Butt Workouts, and 85 Workouts of the Week are one-of-a-kind references for anyone seeking guidelines to improve strength, fitness and lose body fat.  He is a weekly news writer and contributor for the popular web site breakingmuscle.com.  As well as writes the Mature Athlete Training Program for breakingmuscle.com

He received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa in 1981 and a Master's Degree in Physical Education from Western Illinois University in 1984. He was a member of the Track and Field team at Iowa and served as a Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach while at Western Illinois.

In this episode we discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

His early influences in strength and conditioning

High Intensity Training

Police program design.  

How he evaluates his clientele. 

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

Scott Swanson is in his 14th year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at West Point.  A 1992 graduate of Wake Forest University, Swanson spent the 1995 and 1996 football campaigns as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Army before departing to serve in the same capacity at Stanford University. He returned one year later in 1998 to take over the Black Knights' head job.

Since his return to the Academy, Army has captured countless league championships and sent numerous teams to postseason competition, while Black Knight athletes have secured a host of All-America certificates since 1998.

Swanson oversees the unique task of training cadet-athletes at West Point. He directs the training of 1,000 athletes, operates three weight rooms and manages five off-site facilities throughout the country during summer assignments.

The Parkersburg, W.Va., native was instrumental in the development of Army's vast strength development center housed in the Kimsey Athletic Center, which opened in April 2003. The Kimsey Athletic Center houses coaches' offices, spacious locker rooms, equipment rooms, an athletic training area, meeting space and an athletic hall of fame area. But perhaps the crown jewel of the building is its 20,000-square-foot strength development center that is under Swanson's direction.

After earning three varsity letters in football at Wake Forest, Swanson moved to the weight room as an undergraduate assistant strength coach. He was promoted to a full-time assistant in 1992 and stayed until 1995, when he left for Army.

From May to August 1994, Swanson was the interim head strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater. Wake Forest had 18 All-Americans during his tenure, the men's basketball squad captured an Atlantic Coast Conference crown and the track team produced national champions in the shot put and discus.

His main duty is overseeing the total strength and conditioning program for Army's 24 intercollegiate sports programs and directly oversees men's basketball and lacrosse.

Swanson is a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and was named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2005. He is also a CGFI, CrossFit Level 1 instructor and member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Swanson resides at West Point with his son, Thor.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

The unique challenges of a United States Military Academy.

Nutrition for a place that has weight restrictions.

How he stays connected outside of the weight room.

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

Paul Jackson is in his third season as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Mississippi, Jackson's hard work and leadership have helped the Ole Miss program improve each year. With players that are noticeably stronger, faster and better able to run Freeze's tempo offense, the Rebels have achieved back-to-back-to-back bowl appearances and wins in Jackson's first two years with the program.

Jackson came to Oxford after spending 2011 at Southern Miss, where he oversaw the strength and conditioning for the entire USM athletics department with direct responsibility over the football program. His one season In Hattiesburg saw the football team soar to its best record in school history at 12-2, a Conference USA championship and a victory in the Hawaii Bowl.

Jackson arrived in Hattiesburg after serving the 2010 season as the Director of Athletic Conditioning for Football at Miami (Ohio). In his lone season at Miami, Jackson helped lead the Redhawks to the 2010 MAC championship and a victory in the 2011 GoDaddy.Com Bowl, while becoming the only team in NCAA history to go from double-digit losses one year to double-digit wins the next (1-11 in 2009 to 10-4 in 2010).

From 2007-10, Jackson served as an assistant strength coach at LSU, working directly with the Tigers football and volleyball teams. During his time in Baton Rouge, Jackson won an SEC and national championship with the football team as well as three consecutive SEC Western Division and one SEC championship with the volleyball team. While working for the Tigers, Jackson worked under and was mentored by strength and conditioning legend Tommy Moffitt.

A native of White Plains, New York, Jackson got his start in the business as a Professional Intern Strength Coach with the NFL's New York Giants. He also spent time as a Performance Enhancement Specialist at the Parisi Speed School in Garwood, N.J., where the focus is sport-specific speed and agility training as well as combine preparation.

Jackson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

During his college days at Montclair State (N.J.), Jackson lettered in football, spending time at both fullback and linebacker. He earned a B.S. in physical education in 2006 and later received an M.S. in kinesiology from LSU in 2009.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

How he established a culture when he arrived at Ole Miss.

How he works within the 5 Strength Coach rule to provide accountability to his athletes.

His Winter Program for the football team.

Advice for young coaches just getting into the field.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

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

In the summer of 2013, Skinner became the first full-time sports dietitian for the NFL's Washington Redskins. After an early career in the U.S. Army, Skinner attended Georgia State University to earn an undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and was hired as the director of sports nutrition with the Georgia Tech Athletic Association. After 10 years supporting Georgia Tech student-athletes, he moved to a similar role at the University of Virginia.

Combining his two careers, Skinner took an opportunity to work with the United States Naval Special Warfare Command in the support of special operators. Skinner was one of the founding members of CPSDA.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Sports Nutrition field.

What is universal amongst all the populations he has worked with.

Recommendations for organizations that don't have a Sports RD.

How to best advocate for a Sports RD.

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

Dan Trink is the director of training operations at Peak Performance in New York City, where he trains a full roster of clients and athletes. He also sits on the advisory board for Men’s Fitness magazine in the category of sport performance.

Trink is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), the highest level of certification bestowed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and is a USA Weightlifting (USAW) sport performance coach. He also earned a level 3 certification from the Poliquin International Certification Program, an honor reserved for trainers who have coached athletes at the national championship level and have placed in the top 10 percent at their events.

A member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Trink was among the first group to receive the Precision Nutrition Sports and Exercise Nutrition Certification and is a modulation practitioner for BioSignature, a nutrition and lifestyle approach that optimizes hormonal balance in clients and athletes.

Trink has published articles and has been cited as a source for leading health and fitness websites and magazines, including Men’s Fitness, Greatist, T-Nation, Livestrong, Bliss Tree, and Refinery 29. His name has appeared in the Huffington Post and other general media outlets.

Trink also coaches for the Personal Trainer Development Center (PTDC), an international organization whose mission is to improve the quality of the personal training industry. As a network expert, he provides approval and verification for articles submitted to the Greatist health and fitness website.

Trink was responsible for the strength and conditioning program of middleweight boxer Matthew Macklin in preparation for his WBO title fight held in March 2012 at Madison Square Garden. He has also worked with 2012 NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert and countless international-level jiu-jitsu practitioners and mixed martial arts fighters.

A featured presenter on nutrition and strength training at the corporate and international levels, Trink has specialty certifications in TRX suspension training system, FMS (functional movement screen), DVRT functional integrated movement, and Dynamax medicine ball training.

In this episode we discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Motivation to write the book: High Intensity 300

What his book is about.

How he evaluates a new client.

Common issues he sees in clients whether you are the Common Joe or Pro Athlete.

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

Jim Wendler is the creator and author of 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training Method for Raw Strength.  He is a 3 time letter winner at the University of Arizona (football), has squatted 1000lbs in competition and has totaled 2375lbs.  He continues to write, train and work with a variety of athletes.

 

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Process of coming up with 5,3,1.

Why he wrote "Beyond 5,3,1".

Common mistakes he sees from Coaches using 5,3,1.

His personal comeback from injury.

How he would design a 8 week Football program.

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

Jeff Nichols, CSCS graduated from Troy University with a BS in Exercise Physiology. From there, he became an Assistant Strength Coach for Troy University for 18 months before joining the Navy in October 2002. Nichols was a member of SEAL Team 5 from May 2003 to April 2007, then a member of SEAL Team 6 from May 2007 to October 2013. During that time, Nichols was the Active Duty Human Performance Department Head with SEAL Team 6. Nichols is currently an Exercise Physiologist for 2XU & Founder of Apex Human Performance in Virginia Beach, Virginia

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

Why he choose to open his own business, and who his ideal client is.

How he goes about seeking out experts to learn and network.

How he gets his athletes to be compliant and understand time management.

How he builds trust with his athlete to get good information.

How he evaluates and individualizes programs for a wide range of athletes.

What values has he taken from his SEAL Team Experience and applied to developing his athletes.

Recommendations for getting your athletes locked in to the moment, and to establish a winning culture.

Recommendations to coaches who recruit, on questions to ask during the recruitment process to identify your guys.

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

Coach Clif Marshall enters his seventh year as the Performance Director at Ignition® where he is responsible for the design and implementation of both the strength and speed programs for all athletes. With more than 13 years of professional experience, Marshall has trained over 250 NFL® players since 2007, including first round draft picks, Super Bowl Champions and Pro Bowlers. Luke Kuechly, the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year in the NFL, has been one of Marshall’s most notable clients the last three off seasons. Other current Pro Bowlers include Geno Atkins, Devin McCourty, and Terence Newman. Under Marshall’s direction, Ignition has trained over 30 NFL Combine Top Performers and a number of NFL Players who hold all-time combine records for their position groups. Currently, Ignition and Coach Marshall have trained at least one player on all 32 NFL clubs.

Marshall recently accepted a position with the NFL to be a Fitness Ambassador for the NFL Up! Program. Marshall will write articles, interact with fans via social media, and produce video content with his top performing NFL clients at Ignition. With Coach Marshall, Ignition® has been featured in Muscle & Fitness®, USA Today®, CBS® Sports and on ESPN.com. Prior to his role as Performance Director at Ignition®, Marshall served as a strength and conditioning assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals®. He continues to work weekly with the Cincinnati Bengals® as a consultant to Head Strength Coach, Chip Morton.

Coach Marshall came to Cincinnati after serving as a strength assistant for the University of Louisville. He assisted the football squad in achieving two conference titles and two Liberty Bowl victories. He also helped 15 athletes move from the college ranks to the NFL. Marshall continues to work as a consultant to some of the top NCAA athletic programs in the country.

Marshall, who is 33 years old, is a graduate of the University of Louisville where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Exercise Science & Sports Medicine and his Masters of Arts in Teaching of Physical Education. He is also certified as a CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and USA Weightlifting.

Clif is active in Christian non-profit organizations including Focus Ministries, The Lord’s Gym and Athletes in Action.

In this episode we discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

How he develops lasting relationships with his athletes and coaches.

Feeding the homeless in Cincinnati.

Speed development techniques and tools.

Typical Combine Prep training day and program.

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

Bill Parisi is an internationally recognized fitness business expert and the founder and C.E.O. of the Parisi Speed School. Bill holds a degree in finance from Iona College and was a multiple-time NCAA Division I All-American in track and field while at Iona. Bill competed at the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials in the javelin throw.

 After graduating college in 1990, Bill attended the University of Florida and served as a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach to the Gators Track & Field and Football teams. In 1991 Bill became a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association.  Throughout this time he traveled the world to gain more knowledge about the best strategies on sports performance training.

 Bill eventually moved back home and founded the Parisi Speed School in late 1992. Armed with only a $500 dollar van and a motivational speech, he became one of the originators of the Youth Training Industry in the United States. In 1993, Bill opened up the first sports performance facility within a Health Club in Wyckoff, NJ. At this time, Bill was a consultant to the NY Giants and was also commissioned by Nike to help develop the original high school football combines that were held across the nation.

 By 1996, Bill's facility in Wyckoff became the highest grossing club per square foot in the country. This success, and excessive growth of his client base, allowed him to open his second club in Midland Park, NJ. This 17,000 square foot facility again dominated the marketplace and became nationally renowned in terms of sports performance training. In 2000 Bill built his flagship facility in Fair Lawn, NJ. This 32,000 square foot center has been home to over 250,000 athletes and hundreds of professionals in every major sport. This facility has become synonymous with world-class training, and 2009 Men's Health named it one of the Top 10 gyms in the country. In 2004, Bill opened his fourth facility, a 29,000 square location in Morris County, NJ and then realized that in order to impact as many youth athletes as possible; it was time to launch the program nationally through a franchise format.

 In 2005, the Parisi Speed School began franchising to existing health related businesses to expose as many athletes as possible in the U.S. Now in 2013 there are over 75 facilities in 27 states across the country, and the Parisi Mission continues to expand. According to Franchise Times (2009), the Parisi Franchise was named one of the top growing franchises in the U.S.

 Today, Bill still presents to thousands of business owners, athletes and coaches per year. Bill has lectured for NFL, Nike, Reebok, IHRSA, IDEA, NSCA, ACE, ACSM, Club Industry, Perform Better, and has been commissioned for 8thyear in a row to present for the NFL at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Football Development Clinic in Canton, Ohio. He also has contributed content for NFL Youth Development and USA Football Coaches on-line library and writes a monthly article on Performance Training and The Business of Sports Performance. In addition to speaking and writing, Bill has been featured on Fox Sports, ESPN, CNBC, CBI, and in Running Magazine.  Bill is married and has two sons.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.

How he created a Win/Win environment by mentoring young coaches.  

Tactics he uses to manage his busy day.  

Current state of Speed Development, and what he sees is