Zelos Podcast

Rocky Snyder sits down with Ethan Solger, Head Athletic Trainer for the Carolina Core FC.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

4:45 MLS system quickly explained

9:30 World Cup influences

11:00 Ethan Solger’s career path

15:00 Nebraska football

18:45 From football to soccer

20:30 Picking up tools along the way

24:30 Playing around with thermography

39:00 The buy-in

42:00 More on a wholistic level

45:00 Assess and reassess

53:00 Following Ethan Solger

GET TO KNOW ETHAN SOLGER

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-solger-m-ed-lat-atc-cidn-mdnc-66a03670/

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/esolger1/

CAROLINA CORE FC: https://www.mlsnextpro.com/carolinacorefc/

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Rocky Snyder sits down with Pam Baker, CEO and founder of the Women's Coaching Alliance, about getting women leadership in sports.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:3:00 Women’s Coaching Alliance

6:00 Experiential Leadership Program

9:00 Origin of the idea

11:00 Great coaching is great leadership

13:30 Dealing with difficult individuals

16:30 Finding the right candidates

19:30 Mentors roles

22:30 Expanding into other regions

30:00 WCA sports covered

31:30 Supporters of the Women’s Coaching Alliance

33:00 Capitalizing on the 2026 Olympics

36:00 Growing pains of the WCA

39:00 Raising funds for more coaches

42:00 Upcoming events

GET TO KNOW PAM BAKER

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pambakerwomenscoachingalliance/

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/womenscoachingalliance/

WOMEN'S COACHING ALLIANCE: https://www.womenscoachingalliance.org/

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Rocky Snyder sits down with former NY Giant, Reggie Stephen about life after the NFL and the Reggie Stephens Foundation.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

3:30 Reggie Stephens back story

6:30 Getting with the NY Giants

9:30 Three Super Bowl players from Santa Cruz

14:00 Life after the NFL

18:30 Exploring the bottom

21:00 Using experience to help others

28:00 Reggie Stephens Foundation

39:00 Coaching Soquel HS football with Dwight Lowery

45:00 Supporting RSF

47:45 Reggie’s musical world

52:00 Sunday sessions

GET TO KNOW REGGIE STEPHENS

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REGGIE STEPHENS FOUNDATION: https://reggiestephens.org/

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READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

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LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\

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Rocky Snyder sits down with Mat Herold, PhD, Sports Scientist for the San Jose Earthquakes.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

3:30 Mat’s career path to the Quakes

6:00 Germany and his PhD.

9:45 Bringing concepts back to the states

11:30 Using Sports Science tactically

13:00 Creating space

16:15 Murmuration in soccer

19:00 Skills corner

20:30 What intrigues Mat

24:30 Merging objective and subjective data

28:00 GPS vests

31:30 Determine proper load management

34:00 Parameters and live tracking for RTP

37:00 Injury prediction models

40:00 Wellness metrics

44:30 Integration of Sports Science and medical team

47:00 World Cup 2026

49:00 Role during the off season

GET TO KNOW MAT HEROLD

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mat-herold-ba206119/

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/heroperformance_/

QUAKES: https://www.sjearthquakes.com/

GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

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READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

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Rocky Snyder sits down with Jay Patel, PhD, Director of Performance Science for the University of South Carolina.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

4:00 Jay Patel’s career path

6:30 Exploring the mind of an athlete

9:30 Upper body and gait mechanics

14:30 Faculty support

16:45 Applying knowledge to non-contact injuries

21:45 More about Performance Science

23:00 Too much technology?

26:00 Looking through a wide angle and microscope

31:15 Current research projects with Whole Body Vibration

42:30 Jay’s affinity to team sports

45:30 Breathing and posture

49:00 Apnea training

55:00 Assessing movement

GET TO KNOW JAY PATEL

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-patel-a4ab127a/

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA: https://gamecocksonline.com/staff/dr-jay-patel/

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MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

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Rocky Snyder sits down with Steve Myrland, performance expert formerly with the University of Wisconsin and the San Jose Sharks..

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

3:00 Vern Gambetta’s influence

6:00 Connecting S&C to athletic qualities

11:00 Steve Myrland’s roots

17:30 Working with the San Jose Sharks

21:00 Reconnecting to Vern Gambetta and the White Sox

24:45 Track & Field creates better athletes

28:00 Kinesiology is a dead science

34:00 How other sports relate to track & field

38:30 Human movement is magic

42:00 How a chain really functions

46:00 Follow the breadcrumbs

53:00 It’s always about difference

55:00 adapted vs. adaptable

58:00 Injuries are neural insults

GET TO KNOW STEVE MYRLAND

ABOUT: https://place.education.wisc.edu/blog/people/myrland-steve/

ARTICLES: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/author/myrland/

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Rock talks to the Mental Skills Coach for the Sacramento Kings. Graham Betchart Hold on to your hats as Graham Betchart blows your minds with some seriously powerful content. Click subscribe now.REGISTER FOR THE WEDGE WORKSHOP: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/AS...TIME STAMPS1:00 When Graham began utilizing Mental Skills5:00 Recent accomplishments and mind blowing events9:00 Spiritual principles16:30 Addressing self criticism22:00 Acceptance is power and energy25:30 What is real and what is not30:00 Guiding young NBA players to stay right sized33:00 Coaching individuals vs teams38:00 Speaking your truth41:00 Walk to win with lethal patience45:00 Daily affirmations and calm focus50:00 Acceptance and authenticity53:00 Toughness and vulnerabilityGET TO KNOW GRAHAM BETCHARTLINKEDIN:   / grahambetchart  GRAHAM'S MUSIC:   / graham-the-guide  SACRAMENTO KINGS: https://www.nba.com/kingsGET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: ReturntoCtr.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at   / rocky_snyder  FACEBOOK:   / rocky.snyder.77  LINKEDIN:   / rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091  TRAIN WITH ROCKYWORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rockysfitnesscenter.com/INSTA:   / rockysfitnesssc  FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rocky Snyder sits down with James and Christian LaValle of Metabolic Elite, a cutting-edge supplement company that is leading the way in peak nutrition, recovery, and performance.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

3:30 Who are the LaValles?

6:00 James extensive background

10:30 Metabolic Elite

14:00 Heat up, slow down

19:00 The Arctic Challenge

21:00 Specificity of purposes

24:30 The immediate effects of Synapsin

28:00 Neural inflammation

30:00 Biomechanics meets biochemistry

32:00 Gut health

34:00 Living on the fringe for 30 years

36:30 Neuro-endocrine-immune relationship

39:00 Metabolic Elite’s library

43:00 Avoiding pill fatigue

48:00 Advisory board members

51:00 IOC approved

GET TO KNOW JAMES & CHRISTIAN LAVALLE

JIM'S INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/therealjimlavalle/

CHRISTIAN'S INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/christianlavalle5/

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CHRISTIANS' LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-lavalle-026843293/

METABOLIC ELITE: https://www.metabolicelite.co/

GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

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READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

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Rocky Snyder sits down with Bobby Aldridge, performance consultant to professional athletes. Schexnayder. In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, Bobby talks about his recent Perform Better Summit presentation, his insights on mobility and athletic performance, and the importance of measuring outcomes.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

2:30 Bobby becomes a Perform Better presenter

4:00 C.O.R.E. 

6:00 Creating balance without taking away skill

12:00 Bringing the feet into the picture

15:00 Connecting the entire chain

17:30 Pain signals get your attention

22:00 The importance of tactical sensation

25:00 Constantly learning

27:15 KinetikIQ

30:00 The Egoscue Method

33:30 Being competitive

36:00 Bobby’s new book

39:30 Move with freedom first

GET TO KNOW BOBBY ALDRIDGE

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/bammetrics/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyaldridge/

BOBBY'S WEBSITE: https://bam-metrics.com/

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READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

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We go back in the Zelos archives to June 2022. Rocky Snyder sits down with Boo Schexnayder, legendary LSU Track & Field/Cross-Country Coach and soon to be inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame . In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, Boo talks about his past, his insights, and the passion of coaching.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 Boo’s origin story3:30 Boo’s tools and mentors6:30 Big lightbulb moments in Boo’s career10:30 Improving observational skills when it comes to watching a body move14:00 Looking at speed & power18:00 General vs Individualized programs26:15 USA professional track & field29:15 Single Sport Syndrome33:00 The importance of finding the underlying cause of non-contact injuries40:30 Coaching field athletes45:00 Perform Better Summit in Providence

GET TO KNOW BOO SCHEXNAYDER

SAC WEBSITE: https://www.sacspeed.com/wp/

INSTA: @booschexnayder

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LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\

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