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Kari Woodall is a former U. S. National team swimmer, who eventually became a collegiate coach for the same sport that she competed in. Kari is a TRX master trainer and is currently a coach, personal trainer, and mother of two teenage daughters. She is also the owner of Blaze Fitness and a volunteer firefighter. Kari taps into her in-depth knowledge about the power of the body, physical training, and mental toughness to create custom workouts for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.

In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Kari shares more about how she manages her role and influence on social media, and how taking a break from social media to dive into self-care and self-awareness has been a game-changer for her. She explains why it is so important for athletes to be empowered and trust their own bodies in their training, and how coaches can help them in that. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[0:30] Dan McDonogh introduces his guest for this episode - Kari Woodall.

[2:57] How did Kari transition from being an athlete into the fitness industry?

[7:46] Dan and Kari discuss how coaching is really about people and relationships - it doesn't matter what you know, it matters how you coach.

[11:20] How has Kari been able to manage her presence and role on social media as a fitness influencer?

[17:33] Kari took a break from social media, but now she's back on. What did she do in this break that put her in a better position to start putting herself out there again?

[22:59] What skills has Kari brought to her coaching by diving into yoga and mindfulness?

[27:51] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[28:38] Dan and Kari discuss how slowing down can help athletes speed up.

[31:56] It can be empowering for an athlete to be able to make that choice between going hard or taking a rest.

[35:48] How does Kari see things changing in the future with social media and impacting athletes' journeys for the better?

[40:32] What is Kari's advice for young women looking to enter the health and fitness industry?

[43:47] How does Kari teach young athletes to distinguish between the pain that comes from training and learning to listen to their bodies?

[50:03] Dan summarizes some of the key points Kari shared in this interview.

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Tweetables:

"I just want someone to feel better through movement." - Kari

"The more, you know, the more you don't know." -Kari

"When you understand need, that's when you can truly help make an individual grow and develop." - Dan

"We are all influencing and being influenced." - Kari

"Your choices, are your choices, not what the influence around you is." - Kari

Dr. Ed Le Cara is an expert in a number of healing modalities, in addition to being a trained chiropractor and medical professional. Based in Dallas, Texas, Ed helps individuals in their healing and recovery journey, and one of the the techniques he employs is blood flow restriction (BFR). Blood flow restriction has recently started finding its way into the sports performance world, and as an expert in this technique, Ed has many valuable insights to share.

In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Ed shares more about blood flow restriction (BFR). He explains what it is, how it works, and how its role has evolved in the sports performance, health and fitness industry. Ed also explains some of the benefits and risks of BFR and why it's so important to have a trained coach or guide to ensure athletes are using it the right way and not setting themselves up for injury. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[0:43] Dan introduces his guest for this episode- Ed Le Cara.

[3:18] How did Ed get introduced to blood flow restriction? Where did it originate and what is its role in the industry today?

[10:01] Blood flow restriction is being adapted to the sports performance world.

[15:55] Dan and Ed discuss the discomfort that athletes may feel when using blood flow restriction.

[16:59] What is the best way to approach integrating blood flow restriction as a modality in the health and fitness world?

[17:43] Link - Jeremy Loaniki, University of Mississippi Oldness How long it takes to adapt to blood flow restriction

[19:15] It is important to have a coach who is familiar with this modality to guide athletes who are getting into it. What are some of the risks of undertaking blood flow restriction without the proper guidance?

[24:58] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[26:08] How would an individual be able to determine what their percentage of blood flow restriction should be?

[31:01] Is it necessary to do BFR on both sides of the body, even if rehab is taking place only for one side?

[34:19] Where does Ed recommend as a starting point for someone wanting to learn more about blood flow restriction?

[38:12] How does this compare to PRP treatment?

[44:52] What are the differences between the different companies offering BFR?

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Tweetables:

"Let's not hurt our back lifting heavy loads if we can get away with it. Let's have perfect form, use lighter loads but get the adaptation that we need because you don't have to lift the heavy loads."

"Blood flow restriction has been shown to be very, very safe in the literature."

"So even though I've only got the cuff [in one place], I still get benefits [further down the limb]. I still get benefits on the opposite side and I still get benefits in my brain."

"When we do BFR with light loads, you don't cause any muscle damage."

"There's a balance between needing more pressure, less pressure and being comfortable and practical."

"Any time that our body can repair ourselves, it's always better than putting cortisone or other things which are really band aids."

Michael Piercy is the owner of The LAB Sports in New Jersey. Michael transitioned to the fitness industry after an illustrious career in professional baseball where he played for three major league organizations. Today, Michael works with everyone from elite professionals, youth athletes, and active adults to help them unleash their inner athlete. Michael is recognized for his achievements in the fitness space, including being named Personal Trainer of the Year in 2017, and TRX senior master trainer. Michael is also an author and a speaker.

In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Michael shares more about his transition from professional sports to the fitness industry, and what inspired his decision to work with youth athletes. He speaks about the challenges and most rewarding aspects of working with youths, and why it's important to manage expectations of everyone involved. Michael also shares more about his ideas of what it means to be a playmaker, and how to bring that out in the work we do. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[0:38] Dan introduces his guest for this episode — Michael Piercy.

[2:05] Michael made a transition from professional sports into the fitness industry. What was that transition like for Michael?

[4:45] What was the gap that Michael saw that needed to be filled, especially with youth athletes, that he works on within his facility?

[6:50] What does Michael find the most rewarding working with youth athletes?

[8:56] What is the most challenging aspect of working with youth athletes?

[10:54] Dan and Michael discuss the challenges of managing expectations, both of the athletes and their parents.

[16:18] What does it mean to be a playmaker, and how can we all bring that into the work that we do?

[20:07] Michael talks a bit about embracing your vision.

[22:33] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[23:59] Michael explains what it means to let your work speak as it relates to being a playmaker.

[26:32] Part of being a playmaker also has to do with knowing your strengths.

[30:12] Michael shares a story about talking to his mom about stealing bases.

[32:20] #4 of being a playmaker is to mind your words.

[34:57] Our words matter a lot, especially when working with youth athletes.

[38:03] The last thing Michael talks about in being a playmaker is that coaching is a calling.

[45:08] Dan summarizes some of his biggest takeaways from this conversation with Michael.

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Tweetables:

"The fitness industry was always something that was really central to my life." - Michael

"That's one of the most important things that we do here is try to work on the total athlete." - Michael

"What can we give them that can help them really make a difference, not only just as an athlete, but as a person." - Michael

"It's not about results, it's about the work that you put in." - Michael

"Building trust with the parents is ultimately going to lead to trust and growth and development in all areas of that child's life." - Dan

Dr. Mark Cheng is the Founder and Trainer of Tai Cheng and K3 Combat Movement Systems. Through a lifetime of passion, learning, honing, refining, and distilling methods and practices of both the Western and Eastern worlds, Mark has developed a system that helps people move better to feel better. He works with everyone from office jocks to top-performing athletes to C-suite executives, and his aim is to help people get strong, train smarter and feel better in a sustainable way for them.

In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Mark shares more about how he has integrated Eastern and Western philosophies and principles into his work in fitness and training. He explains more about the need for balance in the pursuit of getting stronger and hitting athletic goals — knowing when to train vs when to test, when to apply the gas vs apply the brakes, and knowing when to stop. Mark has many great insights about how we can all move better and things to be mindful of in coaching, training and working with people on their health and fitness. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[:50] Dan introduces his guest for this episode — Dr. Mark Cheng.

[3:30] How has Mark been able to take his Eastern practices and integrate those principles and philosophies into what he currently does today?

[4:59] What does Mark mean when he says we need to know when to apply the gas and when to apply the brakes?

[7:00] What are some of Mark's tips for knowing when to test and when to train?

[9:07] Many people are brought up to mute their bodies, rather than listen to them. Mark explains what this means and the impact it can have.

[14:00] Mark shares some of his personal experiences of pushing himself too hard, and describes his 'Aha!' moment.

[17:29] What are some of the corrective exercises that Mark recommends?

[20:48] What's the best way to get athletes to buy into corrective exercises?

[23:38] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[24:24] Getting buy in and building mutual trust is so important in coaching, and listening is key to this.

[25:43] How can we help people understand that it's not just about pushing through fatigue?

[28:54] Dan and Mark discuss the importance of athletes knowing when to stop.

[31:57] Mark explains more about why he believes healthy tissue should be soft and able to receive pressure.

[36:09] Why is breathing and relaxing so important?

[41:14] Dan reflects on the theme of this conversation.

[42:34] What does Mark mean by "fevery and failing" and how does it relate to the work of health and fitness professionals?

[45:22] How does Mark prioritize between different things?

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Tweetables:

"Whether we choose to use an Eastern paradigm to describe and understand [our bodies], or a Western paradigm to understand and describe it, if it works, it works." - Dr. Mark Cheng

"Your hormones are a drug." - Dr. Mark Cheng

"My ego's not writing checks that my body can't cash." - Dr. Mark Cheng

"If you don't see improvement, ease." - Dr. Mark Cheng

"If we expect success, reward, pleasure at every turn, we're going to be sorely disappointed and very entitled." - Dr. Mark Cheng

Matt Krause has been in the world of professional strength and conditioning in baseball for a long time. He was a former National Strength and Conditioning Association professional strength coach of the year, as well as a long time strength coach with the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds. Most recently, Matt has been named the first Administrative Director of the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS).

Like in any other sport, strength and conditioning coaching in baseball has its own quirks. Matt shares more about his experiences as a coach in baseball through the years. He reveals his own personal journey of how he got into strength and conditioning, and how he got to where he is today, as well as the career progression one might take to achieve success in this industry. Matt also talks about the new initiatives being undertaken by PBSCCS and his goal for the organization going forward. Coaching in baseball is no mean feat, and Matt shares how he deals with the challenges that come his way to consistently stay on top of his game. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[1:48] Al Marez introduces his guest for this episode - Matt Krause.

[3:20] What got Matt into strength and conditioning coaching, and how did he get to where he is now?

[11:21] What are some of the initiatives that Matt will be spearheading for the PBSCCS?

[14:29] This podcast is being sponsored by Vertimax.

[15:17] How does Matt create the programs for the PBSCCS?

[16:31] Matt outlines the typical career progression of someone in this industry and the steps they would take to achieve success.

[23:07] What is the path Matt recommends to get into coaching in a particular sport?

[27:24] What was the process of becoming a GA like?

[29:16] Has Matt ever felt burned out after being in the industry for so long? How does he counter it?

[31:51] What are some of the not-so-glamorous parts of the baseball industry?

[33:58] What is one of the most gratifying things about being a strength coach for Matt?

[36:00] Find out more about PBSCCS and the work that Matt does via their website.

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Tweetables:

"We're trying to create quality education from the parent-coach to the high school coach to the college coach to the professional strength coach." - Matt

"We want to provide quality content for all levels of people trying to help athletes." - Matt

"In the industry, I've always found someone who was my peer to talk to." - Matt

Adam Feit is the Head Strength and Sport Psychology Coach at Precision Nutrition, world's largest online coaching and certification software company. He has a tremendous background in strength and conditioning, nutrition and coaching, and began his journey in the field as a coach in his undergraduate days. From there, he gained more experience and exposure in the field through other coaching internships and placements in many places across the country. Eventually, Adam went on to become a Co-Founder and Director of Reach Your Potential Training, where he trained hundreds of youth athletes, and worked with numerous colleges and institutions. Adam recently completed his PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and works full time as a consultant for colleges and part time as a strength and conditioning coach at Springfield College.

In this episode hosted by Steve Leo, Adam shares more about his journey to where he is today, starting in 2006. He also explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how he runs his business and the impacts he sees on the industry as a whole. Adam also has some business advice for new coaches trying to get to the next level, and insights about pricing and managing expectations. He shares more about nutrition and tips for working with younger athletes in this insightful interview as well. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[:33] Steve Leo introduces his guest for this episode - Adam Feit.

[1:35] Adam shares a bit about his background.

[7:44] How has COVID-19 changed how Adam runs his business?

[11:39] What are some of the impacts of having to adapt to living in a pandemic?

[15:52] What are some of the biggest differences Adam has noticed in the strength and conditioning coaching arena since he started?

[19:14] How has Adam dealt with balancing parents demands and the needs or abilities of youth athletes?

[23:04] What is some of Adam's advice for people who are trying to take their independent small business to the next level in these times?

[28:54] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[29:40] Adam shares more how to create better clients and manage expectations.

[34:58] How does Adam deal with pricing in his business?

[40:47] What is Precision Nutrition and how is it relevant to younger athletes?

[46:03] What are some of the pros and cons of working with younger athletes?

[51:23] What advice would Adam give parents who need to help their children make some behavioral changes?

[57:25] Find out more about Adam and the work he does via social media or email.

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Tweetables:

"I feel bad for everybody that's going through this time because they're not getting the ideal coaching situation." - Adam

"I've found that education is now more paramount, it's more bountiful and convenient. Anybody can learn at any time, and coaches can now use that to leverage the opportunities they have." - Adam

"What can I offer that can be very multi-faceted?" - Adam

"The flexibility comes not just in the price, but how you're going to deliver the programs. That's going to set up some interesting opportunities for revenue." - Ada

Chris Gorres is well-known as one of the smartest and best trainers. Chris has always had a passion for fitness and was a high school and collegiate athlete in his youth. Today, he is the Lead Trainer and COO at Onyx Elite. In his career, Chris has acquired certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and continues to educate himself, making him one of the best and brightest in the field of performance coaching. He works with athletes on all different levels and sports, specializing in speed, power, strength, injury prevention, functional training, and rehabilitation.

VertiMax has invested a lot of time and money into creating education platforms, including the in-person certification program, a virtual course and the VertiMax app. In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Chris Gorres shares more about the importance of continuing education for strength and conditioning coaches and trainers in the health and fitness industry. He also shares the benefits to be had from learning from experts outside your organization and some useful resources to get started. Tune in to find out more about the educational opportunities with VertiMax and how you can get to the next level as a trainer and coach.

Key Takeaways:

[1:27] Al introduces his guest for this episode — Chris Gorres.

[3:19] Chris shares a bit about his journey to become one of the top strength and conditioning coaches.

[5:48] What are some of Chris's recommendations for people looking to further their education in this space?

[9:58] Who are some of the VertiMax Master Trainers and where are they located?

[14:34] Education is so important when dealing with a varied clientele.

[15:41] What are some resources for people looking to get started with training?

[18:14] Al explains why VertiMax decided to launch their own education platform.

[19:16] What happens in the VertiMax in-person certification course?

[21:36] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[22:29] Chris shares more about how he conducts in-person certification courses.

[24:02] Who should attend the VertiMax trainings or courses?

[26:29] VertiMax recently launched virtual training to cater to a broader audience. What are the differences between in-person and virtual training?

[29:51] A parent asks what his daughter can do for training after an ankle fracture. Chris highlights some considerations around training with an injury.

[35:32] VertiMax also has an app as a part of the education platform. Al and Chris discuss some of the elements of the app.

[40:48] Follow Chris on Instagram and Twitter to learn more about his work.

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Tweetables:

"The real special ingredient that makes our team unique is the humility that everybody brings." — Chris

"When you're working with that vast of a group, education is so important." — Chris

"To me, that's what education is about. You get to learn from other people's experience and make yourself a genius." — Chris

Trevor Anderson is the owner and operator of the Better Everyday Performance Institutes in Orlando, Florida, and recently opened a second outlet of his facility, despite the pandemic. Trevor is a performance coach, focused specifically on the areas of professional football, baseball and basketball who works with everyone from pro athletes from NFL and Superbowl champions to his own children. He is talented in working with people of any age or ability in the area of sports performance, and as the creator of GOLFleticism®, Trevor has a special interest in training athletes in the golf industry. As a TRX master trainer and master trainer for SPRI, Trevor has many achievements under his belt, including being named one of the top 50 best golf fitness trainers by Golf Digest.

In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Trevor shares more about how he developed his custom training program for professional golfers to become more athletic and why he believes that sport-specific training should be the focus only 30% of the time. Trevor also gives his take on speed and agility training for everyday athletes and shares his unique perspective on better movement. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[:38] Dan introduces his guest for this episode — Trevor Anderson.

[:58] Trevor's rallying cry is two claps. Where did that begin?

[2:45] Dan shares more about Trevor's background.

[4:32] What is GOLFleticism®?

[6:58] What are Trevor's thoughts on sport-specific training?

[9:51] Trevor has a unique take on speed and agility training for everyday athletes. He shares more about his perspective.

[12:28] The Better Everyday Performance Institute facilities are designed functionally, to have exactly what athletes need and not more. Trevor talks about some of the modalities he incorporates in his facilities.

[15:29] What are the benefits of elastic resistance?

[17:29] Dan and Trevor discuss the potential of the Raptor.

[19:14] What is the psychology that Trevor uses with his athletes?

[22:01] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[22:47] When did Trevor understand the importance of better movement as it relates to an athlete's ability to perform better?

[26:37] Does Trevor do a movement assessment for his athletes and clients?

[30:05] Trevor talks about what he thinks the art of coaching is.

[31:38] What is Trevor's philosophy around managing a large group of people, knowing that they each have individual needs and wants?

[36:08] Being successful is about making connections and building relationships.

[38:41] Dan sums up some of the takeaways from this interview with Trevor.

[41:35] Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Tweetables:

"I started to see how important athleticism was in the game of golf." - Trevor

"The reality is you need to build a base foundation of athleticism, of functional movement, of foundational movements." - Trevor

"Loose is smooth, and smooth is fast. If you create unnecessary tension, it's hard for you to be fluid." - Trevor

"You get your mental toughness through your physical challenges." - Trevor

Martin Rooney is the Founder of Training for Warriors. In his youth, he was a track and field athlete in college and a former US bobsledder. He went to medical school to become a PT and had a successful career as a PT, before taking the leap to pursue his passion in the strength and conditioning industry. Today, Martin is an internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer in the strength and conditioning industry, and his Training for Warriors program is world-renowned. His passion and purpose lies in helping bring the athlete out in everyone, and also finds joy in coaching middle and high school track teams.

In this episode hosted by Steve Leo, Martin shares the origin story of how he got into the strength and conditioning industry. He reveals the huge risks he took, the hard work, time and effort he put in to build his business and a name for himself, and the eventual success he has enjoyed. Martin also has some great insights about why passion and purpose are his driving forces, and some valuable advice for coaches in the industry. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[:31] Steve introduces his guest for this episode - Martin Rooney.

[1:49] Martin shares a little about his background and how he got into the industry.

[3:40] How did Martin transition from being a PT to his current career?

[7:59] Don't be afraid to pursue your passions and your dreams.

[11:42] A lot of people get into the industry for the right reasons, but there are also those who want instant fame and recognition. Martin has some advice for them.

[15:26] What made Martin decide to switch gears and start working with adults and the general population, rather than professional athletes?

[17:24] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[18:13] Training professionals is easy. It's a much greater challenge to help regular people unlock the athletes within them.

[20:45] Martin shares how his transition into training for adults was driven not only by passion, but also by purpose.

[22:43] Taking big risks were part of what helped Martin achieve success. He explains how fear can be a huge motivator for success.

[26:28] How has Martin's business grown since its inception?

[32:25] In order to be a good coach, you need to have passion, and you need to be able to help people believe.

[36:05] Steve and Martin discuss his latest book, Coach to Coach. What motivated him to write this particular book?

[44:27] Martin shares a bit more about the value of hard work and doing something hundreds of times in becoming great at what he does.

[48:22] Steve and Martin discuss how they got their children interested in sports, and their journeys.

[55:12] Get in touch with Martin on social media to learn more about him and his journey.

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Tweetables:

"Everybody gets in this industry dreaming that they're going to work with pros. But it's not all as rosy as it seems. If you want to make a greater impact, you do that with kids." - Martin

"Do what you love, do what you're passionate about, and if you push for it hard enough, it can happen." - Martin.

"Comparison is the thief of joy." - Martin

"There's an athlete inside of everybody, and the joy is bringing it out." - Martin

Coach Megan Young is the High-Performance Director with the Chicago Red Stars, and serving her second season in this role. She was previously part of the strength and conditioning program at the Auburn University Athletics Department for 11 years. She worked with student-athletes in the baseball and football programs, moving up in time to become directly responsible for year-long programming and implementation of all strength and conditioning related activities for the women's soccer and basketball programs. Megan currently holds certifications from the NSCA, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA), USA Weightlifting (USAW), and USA Track and Field (USAWTF).

In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Megan shares the story of how she entered the strength and conditioning industry, as well as what it was like for her as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She explains how she has taken on the challenges in her life, both in her career and personally in her battle with cancer, and how that has shaped her outlook and goals in life. Megan also talks about how she has adapted to the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how she feels about the future of the industry. Tune in to find out more.

Key Takeaways:

[1:12] Al introduces his guest for this episode — Megan Young.

[3:02] How did Megan get into the strength and conditioning industry initially?

[5:37] What are some of the challenges that Megan faced getting into strength and conditioning?

[8:47] More and more women are getting into the industry.

[9:38] What is Megan's role as High-Performance Director?

[13:51] How has COVID affected the training season this year?

[15:25] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[16:11] How did Megan adapt to conducting trainings while the players were in lockdown because of COVID?

[18:41] What was Megan's dream as a coach?

[22:28] Megan shares more about what it means to "speak for those who can't".

[27:37] How has Megan's battle with cancer changed her trajectory in her career and life?

[29:52] How does Megan feel about more women getting opportunities in the industry?

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Tweetables:

"You have to be willing to be the only one of you in the room." — Megan

"A lot of people feel the pressure to throw all technology and solutions into a system or organization without ever reading what the environment actually needs." — Megan

"You can learn a lot from players by asking them questions first." — Megan

"Dreams change with education and with experience and life." — Megan

"I want to change what it means to be strong, and being strong, besides physically, means to share your scars, it means to share the vulnerability, it means to share the hard things that actually made you who you are." — Megan