The ronmckeefery's Podcast

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comBrian Thompson has been the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College since the summer of 2010 and a full time faculty member since 1998. He first started working in the field of strength and conditioning in 1992 and has trained athletes at the middle school, high school, collegiate, professional, and olympic levels. He currently supervises the strength and conditioning program design and implementation for 18 teams at Springfield College. His competitive sports background includes power lifting, wrestling, and college football. In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.The Springfield Strength and Conditioning program.  How they get buy in from their sport coaches.  Where he sees the field headed.  How he thinks a Strength Conditioning Coach should be evaluated.  His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comMladen Jovanović is a physical preparation coach from Serbia. Mladen was involved in physical preparation of professional, amateur and recreational athletes of various ages in sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, martial arts and tennis, recently been employed by Hammarby IF, soccer club from Stockholm, Sweden. Mladen is also representative for Tudor Bompa Institute for Serbia and Croatia. To find out more visit Mladen’s blog at www.complementarytraining.netIn this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning and Equipment field.Story behind www.Complementarytraining.net.How he takes complex concepts and simplifies them.Discusses the Intensity Trinity.Recommendations for Strength Coaches that want to work internationally.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comScott O’Dell was named the Strength and Conditioning coach for East Central University in August 2013.O’Dell’s strength and conditioning experience started while playing football at William Jewell College. From there he went on to earn his bachelor’s in sports science from the University of Central Missouri and also served as an intern with the Kansas State University football team.O'Dell then accepted a position as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at San Jose State University (SJSU) where he also got his master’s in kinesiology.The next stop was the University of California, Berkeley (CAL) where he went on to become the associate head strength and conditioning coach of the Memorial Stadium weightroom and coached first round draft picks Nnamdi Asomugha, Kyle Boller, Aaron Rodgers, Marshawn Lynch, Alex Mack, and NFL superstar DeSean Jackson while also making stops at the Insight Bowl, Holiday Bowl, and Las Vegas Bowl.After CAL, O'Dell took the job of strength conditioning assistant with the Washington Redskins.From the Redskins, O’Dell took a position with William Jewell College to be the assistant defensive line coach/strength and conditioning coordinator for football for one year before being named the school’s first head strength and conditioning coach for the entire athletic department.O'Dell is the author of the book The Power Revolution, has been a conference speaker for the National Strength and Conditioning Association in the areas of plyometrics, speed development, sprinting technique, agility, strength development and Olympic weightlifting, is a frequent overseas speaker in the same areas, has also been featured in STACK Magazine for athletes and has been a speaker at the Frank Glazier Football Clinics.O'Dell is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a United States of America Weightlifting (USAW) Club Coach, a United States of America Track and Field (USATF) Coach, and certified by Functional Movement Solutions (FMS).In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.The biggest challenges he has faced being at smaller schools.Benefits and program design of sand training.His book Power Revolution.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comStrength Coach Basic Training - Online Internship Program http://www.StrengthCoachBasicTraining.comBert Sorin is President of Sorinex Exercise Equipment in Columbia, SC.  Sorinex produces high quality, institutional grade exercise equipment for both professional and private facilities.  Bert is an expert in power production, speed of implements, program/equipment design, and invention of cutting edge training aids.  Some of his many athletic accomplishments include:4-time Track and Field All AmericanSEC record in weight throw2000 and 2004 Olympic Trials athleteAmateur World Champion Highland Games Heavy AthleticsProfessional Highland Games athleteAdditionally, he is published strength author that has been featured in the NSCA Journal, Long and Strong Thrower¹s Journal, Milo, and Men¹s Fitness.  In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning and Equipment field.Program Design for the Track and Field AthleteHow his own lifting has influenced the Sorinex equipment line.Trends he sees that he sees the field headed.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comRobb has been a professional coach since 1980.  Enhancing performance for scholastic, collegiate and professional athletes as a practitioner in the public and private sectors of the fitness industry.  Robb has been a national/international lecturer since 1985, teaching and consulting with athletes and coaches around the world from China and Australia to the United States and Europe.  Published in several journals and magazines over the years as well as a regular contributor to a variety of Internet sites, Robb is a much sought after source of practical, innovative information for fitness professionals.Robb has spoken in front of groups as diverse as honor students, salesmen, sport coaches, church groups, parents, service groups and the military.  In addition to teaching the mechanics of performance improvement, injury prevention and corrective exercise, Robb is frequently asked to share his extensive knowledge on the topics of leadership, team building and goal attainment. Using his humorous and informative style woven with lessons, stories and action steps, Robb has been a proven asset in introducing concepts and ideas that change individuals and teams physical and mental performance.A passionate professional, Robb enjoys meeting new people, helping others attain their goals and exploring the worlds of performance and leadership in his professional journey.   If he can be of assistance to you, your team or your organization, please contact him today.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.Positives and Negatives to different positions within Strength and Conditioning.How should coaches prepare for the ups and downs of this business.Tactical athlete program design.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comEvan Simon is in his first season as the head football strength and conditioning coach at Wisconsin after spending the last four seasons as director of strength and conditioning at Utah State, where he worked with UW head coach Gary Andersen. Simon oversaw all sports at Utah State while directly developing and executing the strength and conditioning programs for football and men's basketball.Prior to joining his time at Utah State, Simon worked with Andersen at Utah, where he held the position of associate director of strength and conditioning from 2006-09. Simon assisted with designing and implementing strength programs for the Utes' football and men's basketball teams while also developing and implementing a nutrition curriculum and assisting with workouts and rehabilitation for a number of sports.Prior to his time at Utah, Simon was the head strength and conditioning coach at Davidson College from 2004-06, where he oversaw all strength training for 21 sports.Prior to Davidson, Simon served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Kentucky while earning his master's degree in exercise physiology.Simon graduated from Frostburg University with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education.  Simon and his wife, Linda, have a daughter, Abbi.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.Considerations for taking over a successful program.Overview of his Summer Football program.How they are addressing the new NCAA legislation regarding food.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comGary Schofield is entering his seventeenth year as a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer (NATA) and nationally certified strength conditioning specialist (NSCA).  Coach Schofield’s unique background of athletic training and strength and conditioning has allowed him to coach and assist in the athletic development of athletes with teams and organizations such as the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Georgia Force (Arena Football), Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL), Atlanta Trojans (USBL), WCW Wrestling, Atlanta Silverbacks Pro Soccer (A-League), Georgia State Olympic Development Program, USA Track Field Indoor Championships and many other pro and amateur organizations. Also, Coach Schofield has worked individually with over 500 high school athletes that have gone on to NCAA scholarships, over 100 professional athletes, and even 3 Olympians!He has served as the Head Strength Conditioning Coach at Greater Atlanta Christian School, a private high school located in northeast Atlanta,  for 11 years (2000-2005, 2007-current).  Coach Schofield also serves as Georgia State Director of the NSCA and was named the NSCA National Strength Conditioning High School Coach of the Year in 2012.  He was also awarded the Strength of America Award for 2010-11 2011-2012 in recognition of developing an elite high school strength and conditioning program.Coach Schofield is a sought after speaker and has presented at several local, state, and regional clinics and conferences. He has hosted the NSCA Georgia Fall and Spring Conference’s for the last three years. A GAC parent himself, he and his wife Amanda, son Brett (16) and daughter Savannah (9), live in McDonough, Georgia.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.How does he individualize programs for such a wide range of maturation.Training philosophy for the multi sport athlete.Weight room organization.His Speed and Agility ProgramHis favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMeiStrength On Demand - Archive of Strength and Conditioning Clinic Presentations http://www.Strength-OnDemand.comCoach Donnie Maib is currently in his 19th year as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. He began his coaching career at the University of Colorado in 1994 where he worked with E. J. "Doc" Kreis until 1997. Coach Maib trained all varsity teams while at Colorado, where he helped many athletes obtain All-Conference as well as All-American accolades. From 1998 until the present, Coach Maib has been at the University of Texas, where he is currently the top assistant under the direction of Coach Jeff Madden. While at Texas, Coach Maib has worked with a variety of sports including, Football, Women's Track, Men's and Women's Golf, Men's Tennis, and Women's Volleyball.In 2005, with Coach Maib's support, the University of Texas football team won the National Championship in the Rose Bowl. Under his direct supervision, Women's Track won National Championships in both their indoor and outdoor seasons in 1999. Also under his direct supervision, Men's Tennis won a Big XII conference championship in 2006, and most recently, Women's Volleyball won the Big XII conference championship in 2007. Coach Maib has had the privilege of coaching numerous All-Conference, as well as All-American athletes, at the University of Texas. In football alone, while working alongside Coach Madden and Coach Mack Brown, there have been over 30 players drafted into the NFL in the past 10 years.In addition to coaching, Coach Maib is also trained in massage therapy, allowing him to assist athletes with both recovery and injury prevention. Coach Maib holds a 1st degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and has published a book and video entitled Speed-Strength Training for Martial Artists. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Donnie assists with character development classes and is often called upon to lead chapels for the football team during the season. 

Coach Maib played football at Gallatin Senior High School where he earned All-State, All-Decade, and All-American Honors. He went on to earn a full scholarship at the University of Georgia where he lettered and started for 3 years at defensive tackle.Donnie has been married 12 years to his wife Karen. They have four beautiful and energetic daughters: Isabel, Anna, Evelyn, and Olivia.In this episode we discuss:His journey into the Strength and Conditioning field.The University of Texas's Staff and Department Structure.Hiring good people and keeping them motivated.Strategies for staff development.The University of Texas Internship program.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation