In this week's Q & A episode John and Chris answer your questions about youth athletes. Topics include: where & how to start the strength/speed process, proper progressions and how to manage expectations.

In this week's guest interview we are pleased to welcome back Garrett Salpeter. Garrett is the Founder of NeuFit and developer of the Neubie. This is Garrett's second time on the show, so we encourage you to listen to Part 1 (Ep. 18) before this episode. In this episode John and Garrett discuss groundbreaking new research on the Neubie and the massive impact it is going to have on the health and performance industries.

In this week's Q & A John and Chris discuss when coaches should implement slower movements for learning purposes, and the unique properties of the tib/fib joint and its influence on performance and recovery.

In this week's guest interview Dr. Mat Boule rejoins the show! John, Chris & Dr. Mat discuss the current global idealistic culture, its impact on healthcare both in America & Canada along with how we can ultimately take our freedom back.

In this week's guest interview John and Chris are joined by Santa Monica College Head Strength/Speed Coach Matt Hank! The guys dive into multiple topics including: back leg training, training with bricks, arches & discuss the concepts of hit/roll vs punch/hammer. Pay Your Dues and Share the Show!

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris take your questions about "knowing when it is time to drop a sport" and dealing with knee pain in the squat. Don't forget to Pay Your Dues and Share the Show!

Shawn Sherman of Square 1 rejoins the show to take a deeper dive into the inner workings of the Square 1 system. John, Chris and Shawn discuss case studies, new advancements in the system and more. If you got value out of this episode Pay Your Dues & Share the Show!

In this Friday Fire & Fact, John shares 4 qualities that 6 of his highest achieving athletes all collectively exhibited, how it took them from throwing mid 80s to 100 mph in high school & how isos, drops & blue light all played a role in their careers.

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris review recent interviews from Dr. Kruse and Carrie Bennett and begin to break down potential starting points for athletes, parents & coaches.

This week marks 1 year for The Starting Block Podcast! As a thank you to everyone we're releasing an special early guest episode with Carrie Bennett! Carrie is a Quantum Health Educator and Clinician and Founder of Carrie B Wellness! She joins us on this episode to talk about things Quantum Biology, Light and Much More!!