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- #017 - "Legacy": Lessons Learnt From The All Blacks...The All Blacks are arguably the greatest of sporting teams we've ever seen... They've been dominant for numerous decades, and even though their players come & go, their success remains the same...Why?Well, in the book "Legacy", James Kerr takes us through the 14 lessons he learnt from the All Blacks whilst infiltrating their camp for a number of monthsThis #Solocast delves into a review of the book, the biggest lessons Coach Nick learned from it, and how the next generations can apply them to their lives & sport51 min
- #016 - Why We've Got It All Wrong When It Comes To Goal Setting w/ Coach NickGoals are, in essence, nothing but brief fleeting moments in time. They're things we put our sights on and work towards achieving, only for the feeling of fulfilment & excitement to pass us by, left feeling empty and focusing on the next thingAnd then why is it, that when we discuss the idea of goals, people aren't reaching theirs... it's not because they're trying to achieve too much - there's no such thing as that - it's because they're framing it & going about it the wrong way...Young athletes & adolescents need to focus on the experiences they want to have in their sport & life, not goals - and then focus on the process and ticking off the things that will help them become the athlete & person who gets to have those experiences...In today's podcast, Coach Nick delves deep into this aspect - and gives a multitude of examples as to how we reframe "goals" into experiences here at The Academy, as well as a few of his personal onesHe also touches on the one powerful mantra that will help you stay focused and free from distractions28 min
- #015 - Why Prehab Is Better Than A Cure w/ Physiotherapist Dave RenfrewWe live in a world where we believe that more is better... so we push to always do more and more and more...And the message this is sending the next generations is terrible, as only BETTER is betterAnd physiotherapist Dave Renfrew, has seen firsthand that it's of the utmost importance that young athletes & their coaches learn how to manage their training load to ensure they're not overstressing their bodies and are allowing for adequate recovery - as this is the best defense against injuryAlso in this episode we discuss:- Why prevention is better than a cure- The current state of prehab work with young athletes- The best three things they can do to minimise their chances of injuries- And much more...56 min
- #014 - Paul "The Chief" Harragon On The Power of Belief & Eating + Sleeping Your DreamsPaul Harragon has achieved most things a professional footballer could...He's captained his home city to a premiership, and has donned the colours of both his state & country - so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about generating "success" as an athleteAnd perhaps unsurprisingly, there was a ton of adversity along the way - but it's this adversity that generates greatness... as this adversity forces us to grow & become better than we currently areIn this episode, The Chief shares a wealth of phenomenal lessons he's learned to pass on to the next generations, including:- The Power of Belief- Why "Eating & Sleeping" Your Dreams is Key...- Staying In The Present Moment to Enjoy Everything- How His Rivalry with Mark Carroll Made Him A Better Player- And much more...43 min
- #013 - How To Play A Bigger Game In Life & Living A Life of Quality w/ Mike BledsoeMike Bledsoe is a Navy Veteran, founder of Faction Strength & Conditioning, and holds a Health & Human Performance degree as well as credentials in both USA Weightlifting Performance and S&C… He’s co-host of the #1 Fitness podcast “Barbell Shrugged” and #1 Fitness business podcast “Barbell Business” - so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two...He also knows the unrivalled power of the mind/body connection, how to best tap into it, and how the two are more intertwined than we care to admit – and the wealth of knowledge he holds on a variety of topics is second to none. In this episode we discuss:- Why Happiness is The Only Thing That Matters & How To Find It- The True Meaning of Quality- How To Play A Bigger Game In Life- The Physiology Behind Fear- Three Powerful Books Every Young Athlete & Adolescent Should Read1 hr 15 min
- #012 - Ben Slater on Escaping The Depths of Hell, Discovering Your True Self, and Living The Life You WantBen Slater epitomises the truth that it's not about who we are today that matters most... it's about who we want to become and how hard we're willing to work to become that personA serial entrepreneur, avid reader, and continual self-learner - Ben has one of the strongest mindset's we've been blessed to come across & holds a mountain of knowledge that can help the next generations live the life they wantIn this epic episode we discuss:- How The Ones Who Love Us Most Will Try To Hold Us Back- How Fear Is A Driver- The Natural Flow of Life & Using It To Our Advantage- Our Top 5 Books The Next Generation MUST Read- Overcoming Obstacles You See No Way Around- And Much More...1 hr 12 min
- #011 - The Godfather of Strength Dan John on Winning World Championships & The Power of Showing UpDan John is renowned as "The Godfather of Strength", having over 30years of experience as a strength coach & also being a past Highland Games Champions & All-American Discuss ThrowerDan has been an unknowing mentor of mine for many years and has amassed a mountain of resources due to the immense knowledge & experience he holds. This episode was an absolute pleasure to do, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have this conversation and absorb some of his wisdomIn this episode we discuss:- What It Takes To Become A World Champion- The Power of Showing Up- Why You Want To Be A Warrior & Not A King- The Do's & Dont's for Future Success- And Much More...58 min
- #010 - StrongFirst's Chief SFG Brett Jones Shares 20yrs Worth of Experience & Life Lessons..."strength is the foundation for developing all other physical qualities" - Leonid MatveevStrongFirst is known as the School of Strength - they're absolutely world-class. And in Academy Podcast #010 we were blessed to have a chat with their Cheif SFG, Brett JonesBrett has over 20years of experience working within the strength industry, including working with professional teams & athletes - and his wealth of knowledge is indescribableBrett shares immense insights specific to young athletes around:- The True Meaning of Strength- The One Key Factor That Guarantee's Success- Detaching from Social Media & Staying True To Yourself- The Commonality Between All the Greatest Professional Athlete's He's Encountered- What Captain America Can Teach Us About Living Life53 min
- #009 - Strength Coach Marco Augusto On Overcoming Life's Seemingly Insurmountable Obstacles with The Lessons Physical Training Teaches UsStrength Coach Marco Augusto is the definition of a stoic...He's been through hell and has come back alive...He has left the "security" of the world we deem to be correct and has taken the leap to chase his dream...And he demonstrates the grit, determination, and self-awareness it takes to achieve any and all goals you set yourself. As he knows that if there's one thing that's certain for us in life, it's that we will stare seemingly insurmountable adversities dead in the eyeAnd in this week's podcast, we deliver nuggets of gold around:- Setting Your Intention to Get The Most Out of "Life"- How Your Training Teaches You Lessons About Life- The Key Factor To Young Athletes & Training Success- The Power of Travel, And How The Next Generation Can Harness It- How To Stare Adversity & The Face & Make It Your B*tch- Taking Ownership of Your Life1 hr 24 min
- #008 - Coach Nick on His Story, The Lessons He's Learned, and Powerful Mindset Tips for Young Athletes...Academy Coach Nick's story is one full of adversity & obstacles. An overweight teen who was blessed to represent city & state in Baseball - he saw his dream of becoming a professional athlete slip through his fingers in America at a training camp due to a terrible mindsetWhat followed was 12 months battling anorexia, orthorexia, depression, and suicidal thoughts - so it's safe to say there have been a few lessons learned along the way to becoming the Dietitian, Strength Coach, and man he wants to becomeAnd in this short & sweet episode, he shares some of those lessons he's learned, as well as powerful mindset tips for the next generations of young athletes & adolescents - so that they do not have to endure the heartache and hell he did28 min
About Youth Development
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Youth Development is Revolutionising the way we approach Youth Development on a Global Scale. Specifically designed for the youth, our goal is to create the most enjoyable & educational place on…
earth to guide & support them in their development as humans. Your host, Nick Maier, seeker of truth & perpetual student, spotlights premier thought leaders in the fields of Language, Cognitive Development, Behavior Change, Identity Formation & Intellectual Expansion that empowers the youth with the tools, understanding and inspiration to develop themselves into the man and woman they aspire to become. Get a look into the minds and lives of these thought leaders, experts and professional athletes to learn the tools needed to live the life you choose