Cheeky Mid Weeky

Yosef and I start the episode talking about a recent social media call out by Antonio Squillante about Joe Kenn. We then re-dive into last week's talk about dynamic correspondence. After that we discuss how Yuri and other great coaches admired Doc Yessis. We end the conversation today with conversations on what plyometrics really mean, as well as other topics. Enjoy, not a dull moment here. ___ Do...

Cameron Smith is a former standout linebacker whose career has taken him from major college football to the NFL and now into sports technology. A four-year starter and two-time captain at USC Trojans, he earned multiple All-Pac-12 honors and became one of the program’s top defensive leaders. He was selected by Minnesota Vikings in the 2019 NFL Draft, where he competed at the professional level bef...

In this episode Justin talks with Mike Jolly on the importance of neck training. From reducing the risk of concussion to CTE - neck strength is vital for ALL athletes. Find out why in this episode. Research Mike Mentions: https://www.iron-neck.com/pages/neck-strength-research ___ $1 Trial Membership to SCN 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA...

The big topic from the book this week was Dynamic Correspondence which is right up Yosef's alley due to his experience with Dr. Yessis and Bondarchuk. We dive into how some companies and coaches think they are using Dynamic Correspondence but they miss the mark - learn how to avoid doing what they do. ___ $1 Trial Membership to SCN 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial ___ Save on your re...

Ash Samaniego is the Director of Women’s Basketball Athletic Performance at UCLA Athletics, where he oversees strength and conditioning for one of the top programs in college basketball. Known for his high-energy coaching style and athlete-first approach, he plays a key role in preparing UCLA athletes for the demands of elite competition. Prior to UCLA, Samaniego served as Director of Athletic Per...

Jim Malone joins the show to discuss his path from college football to Major League Baseball and now working with USA Weightlifting. We talk about talent identification, athlete development, coaching buy-in, and how former athletes can find new purpose through Olympic weightlifting Learn about USAW Talent ID: https://www.usaweightlifting.org/usaw-recruiting ___ Save on your re-certification to the...

Nick and Ben Niemann represent one of football’s most respected development stories; a pair of Iowa-bred linebackers who turned discipline, toughness, and football IQ into NFL careers. Both brothers starred at the University of Iowa, developing within one of college football’s most fundamentally sound defensive systems. Ben entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and earned his way onto...

In this week's episode Yosef and I dive into pages 211-225 of Supertraining and we talk about: recapping Dave Tate Table Talk podcast, electric stimulation for recovery/strength, drop jump height progression, and isometrics. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ Fr...

Christos Iakovou is one of the most influential figures in the history of Olympic weightlifting. A former Olympian himself, competing in the 1968, 1972, and 1976 Summer Games, he later became the chief trainer of the Greek National Weightlifting Team and architect of what became known as the “Greek Dream Team.” Under his leadership, Greece rose to international dominance, earning 13 Olympic medals...

In these 15 pages of Supertraining Yosef and I talk about special strength training, training age, the thought process of elite strength coaches, whole body vibration training, and more. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Sit...

In this episode hear from Coach Heidi Campo about what astronauts go through with respect to their physical preparation before, during, and after spaceflight. Heidi has a background in Spaceflight dating back to late 2023/early 2024. ___ $1 Trial Membership to SCN 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: htt...

Trent Luecke is the Customer Success Manager for TeamBuildr OS at TeamBuildr, where he helps gym owners save time, streamline operations, and deliver a better experience for their athletes and members. Before joining TeamBuildr, Trent spent six years owning and operating a personal training facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During that time, he coached over 400 clients, built long-term client re...

In these 15 pages the main topic is flexibility. Yosef and I dive into the examples of flexibility from the text and dive real deep into the PNF/FRC principles of active not passive flexibility. We also dive into full range motion lifting is flexibility training. ___ $1 Trial Membership to SCN 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial ___ From our sponsors Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www....

Need help maximizing recovery and performance with your athletes? Listen to Dr. Tyler Lesher explain how he helps his NBA Pro Caleb Martin stay on the court with various recovery modalities. ___ Learn About Hytro BFR https://hytro.com/pages/basketball?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=basketball&utm_content=journal&utm_term=mens-performance ___ Save on your re-c...

Tyler Lesher has worked in the NBA, UCLA Basketball, and now in the private sector with a professional athlete. In this episode, we break down what transfers across those settings—and what doesn’t. We discuss why small recovery interventions matter, and how anecdotal experience shapes practice. We also touch on the difference between managing a full team vs. one athlete ___ Learn About Hytro BFR h...

Today on the podcast we’re joined by Dr. Lance Brooks, a biomechanist and physiologist whose work focuses on how force is actually produced and expressed in sport. Dr. Brooks serves as a faculty member at Bridgewater State University—which is also my alma mater—and he brings a rare combination of high-level research and real-world performance application. In this episode, we talk about sprint mech...

This week Yosef and I cover 15 pages of Supertraining and this was DENSE topics covering: flexibility, cluster sets, psychological training, and much more. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.c...

Coaching isn’t just sets and reps. In this episode, Mark Fitzgerald (former NHL strength coach) shares why connection, listening, and keeping athletes available matter more than anything on the program. Learn More About Hytro BFR: https://hytro.com/pages/ice-hockey?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=hockey&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=mens-performance ___ From ou...

Doug Gray is the President of Gray Institute and Director of GIFT, the Institute’s flagship mentorship program. As the son of founder Dr Gary Grey, Doug has spent his career advancing Applied Functional Science® (AFS), a system rooted in the integration of physical, biological, and behavioural sciences to optimise human movement. Founded in 1978, Gray Institute is recognized worldwide as the leadi...

Mark Fitzgerald has worked across the NHL, OHL, and elite performance environments for nearly 20 years. As a strength and conditioning coach, consultant, and performance director, he shares real-world insights on recovery, performance, and preparing athletes to compete at the highest level. In this episode, we dive into how he uses BFR to improve sleep and readiness during travel. Learn More About...

Another 30 pages to get through in this episode as we talk plyos, speed work, Jay Schroeder and former NFL safety Adam Archuleta's training (Yosef know's Jay's mentor), and more... ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: htt...

Justin Ochoa is the founder of Gem Sessions, a high-performance basketball development organization based in Indianapolis. He works with athletes ranging from youth prospects to professional players, blending elite skill development with evidence-based strength, speed, and performance training. After recognizing the gaps that limited his own playing career, Justin committed to building a system th...

I speak with Jonah Rosner about the c word - conditioning. There seems to be a new trend in S&C where coaches don't want to do conditioning work with their athletes. In this episode you will learn why you need to condition them. Jonah Rosner is a sport scientist, performance coach, and the founder of Marathon Science, a platform dedicated to translating cutting-edge endurance research into pra...

In this convo I speak with Jonah Rosner about his novel findings with BFR on endurance runners. Much like BFR being used to reduce the strain and mechanical load from heavy resistance training - he is applying it for runners who have strain and mechanical load from long distance running. Jonah Rosner is a sport scientist, performance coach, and the founder of Marathon Science, a platform dedicated...

This is Dylan's mission: As the Founder & CEO of G-TEC, I'm dedicated to revolutionizing sportswear and recovery products for athletes around the globe. My journey began as a professional American Football player, competing at the highest levels in the US, Sweden, Austria, and Germany. This experience gave me unique insights into the needs of athletes, which inspired me to establish G-TEC in 2...