Strength and Conditioning is a popular topic of discussion across all event disciplines within Track and Field. Decathlete and Strength coach for the University of Arkansas, Mat Clark shows his versatility by outlining the benefits of strength training, methods for building sound lifting technique to access those benefits, and prescribing training for athletes with varying characteristics.

Important Links:
-Mat's Instagram: Mat Clark (@trackstrength) • Instagram photos and videos
-Twitter: Mat Clark (@MatClarkansas) / Twitter
-Blog: The Art of Training | Mat Clark | Substack

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Head Coach of Brooks Beasts Track Club, Danny Mackey has over 10 years of experience coach elite level athletes ranging from the 800m to 10k. 

Coach Mackey outlines the primary energy systems utilized in each of these specializations and how that looks in a weekly cycle. In addition, he describes his background in Bio-mechanics, enabling his athletes to move more efficiently and stay healthy.

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Important Links: 
-Brain of the Beasts Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowR3rYVPKM
-Danny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannytmackey
-Brooks Beasts TC: https://www.instagram.com/brooksbeaststc

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For the past 10 years, Coach Nic Petersen has led the University of Florida jumps program to so much success that it is widely regarded as 'Jumps University.' 

Coaching an array of high level athletes with varied experience and skills has given him a level of wisdom that is on full display in this episode. 

Coach Petersen discusses how he builds a foundation with his athletes; physically, mentally, and technically. 

In addition, he describes the three pillars of the approach run as well as working on other components like the flight and landing in order to build the whole system.

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Sport is chaotic. During an athletic career, athletes are tasked with making a lot of decisions that compound over time and will dictate their trajectory.

Dr. Brian Zuleger, is a Mental Performance Consultant who has worked with Track and Field athletes, both as a Coach and Sports Psychologist. 

In this episode, Dr. Zuleger explains how Mental Performance Training can equip athletes to navigate the chaos and remove the often self-imposed barriers that separate them from their better selves. 

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As expected, Stuart McMillan provided a deep-dive like others can only dream of. His contribution towards the lives of athlete and coaches across the world is growing by the day -- and it's no surprise why.

Stuart provides a comprehensive overview of how the constraints of training in a variety conditions can improve learning, and thus creating a more adaptable athlete on all fronts. 

If you want to re-think what you're chasing on a day to day basis when you're out on the field (or in a coffee shop), then this is a must listen.

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University of Iowa's coach, Jason Wakenight has guided an impressive number of All American in the Long Sprint events. 

Before we got on air, he described his approach as 'Fluid' and believes that he is not married to one entire system. Coach Wakenight discussed his training methods; like how he moves from a foundation that of more aerobic tempo and acceleration work to specific speed and endurance workouts where metrics, recovery, and athlete characteristics influence the prescription of training. 

If you are a Track and Field enthusiast, you are going to love this one. 

Thank you, Coach Wakenight

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In this episode, High Performance Director of Israeli Athletics, Renaud Longuèvre provides a detailed overview of his coaching philosophy for the horizontal jumps. 

Renaud highlights the importance of the landing position and how he builds the technical model from that position. He also mentions how the double hitch kick provides the necessary coordination to combat over-rotation and maintain speed  through takeoff. 

Thank you Renaud for sharing your wisdom!

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Lead coach of Leap Squad Track Club, Keinan Briggs speaks about his holistic approach to developing high school jumpers.

Coach Briggs discusses how he methodically implements and pivots his progressions and priorities to improve each individual athlete from their freshman to senior year.

Thank you coach Briggs! 

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In just under two hours, Coach Cliff Rovelto provided a masterclass overview of the combined events. We spoke about the physical, mental, technical, and tactical aspects of designing and managing training and competition. 

Coach Rovelto begins by providing his background in coaching and then moves towards his coaching philosophy; there, the conversation extends into topics like the compatibility between multi-event disciplines, coaching verbiage, and transitioning between events. 

-Commonality
-Complementary
-Compatible 

I hope you enjoy it and thank you coach Rovelto!!

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Personality traits, attitudes, habits, skills - this one had it all. Dr. Lennie Waite spoke to me about her beliefs and strategies that she uses within her practice. These methods help athletes and coaches cultivate healthier behaviors to  enhance their performance.

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