In this athlete spotlight, John and Chris are joined by Ava Goodin. Ava currently plays soccer at Northwestern University and has been an ELP athlete for a little over two years. In this episode, Ava shares her soccer journey as well as how using the principles commonly discussed on this podcast helped prepare her for collegiate soccer.

In this weeks Q & A, John and Chris tackle:

• GOATA vs Movement: Back Chain Dominance in Sprinting
• Adding Load in Training
• GOATA & Evo
• Chaos Training

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

In this week's guest interview, we welcome Ryan Paul, Founder of New Athlete. Located in Vancouver, Washington, New Athlete is one of the premier sport performance facilities in the country. Ryan and his team have produced some of the most elite talent to ever come out of the Northwest part of the United States. In this episode, Ryan shares his approach and philosophy to athletic development and much more.

In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are rejoined by Dr. Rob Luckey of Pittsford Performance Care. The guys discuss the complexities of athletic development, focusing on the increasing prevalence of concussions in youth sports. They explore the factors contributing to this rise, including changes in training intensity, nutrition and the impact of screen time on brain health & more!

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are joined by Dr. Alexis Cowan; PhD from Princeton and Host of the "Undoctrinate Yourself" podcast. The crew discusses the importance of light in athletic performance and overall health, as Dr. Cowan explains how the modern indoor light environment, which is enriched in blue light, can negatively impact mitochondrial function and overall health.

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

In this week's guest interview we welcome Coach Tony Holler. Tony is one of the most highly regarded and sought after speed coaches in the world. His program "Feed The Cats" revolutionized speed and sprint training.

In this episode we cover:

• Tony's Book & Approach
• Feed the Cats
• Challenges in Youth Sports
• The Atomic Speed Workout
• The Role of Lifting for Speed & Much More!

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*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

In this Friday Fire & Fact episode, John and Chris discuss censorship, misinformation and how what we're witnessing in our own country relates to the industries we work in.

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

In this week's guest interview John & Chris are joined by Josh Richardson (CEO) & Luke Schultheiss (Director of Athletic Development) of Velocity Athletic Development in Canton, GA. Josh and Luke share their company's approach to providing a 360 degree experience for their athletes. Topics include: using force velocity profiling, various load management techniques & the lessons that come through trial and error both as an athlete and a coach.

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris answer your questions about:

1. Bicep soreness in a throwers; can I still train size and not lose function?
2. What separates good athletes from world class athletes?

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

In this week's guest interview, John & Chris are joined by one of John's earliest mentors, Elliot Young. Elliot was a former collegiate track athlete and Olympic Decathlete. Elliot introduced John to the world of elite performance training, and introduced him to many of the great names in our industry; including Dr. John Pietila and many more.

"This episode is dedicated to Elliot Young's late brother, Galen Young. Galen's determination and competitive spirit lives on with all of us who were fortunate enough to know him. Thank you to Elliot, Galen and the Young Family for everything." - John

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*