Physical Preparation Podcast

If you train young athletes, this episode is for you! Here I’m going to share 7 powerful insights from my 25 years of coaching young athletes. Whether it’s customizing your communication, monitoring your energy, or practical strategies to motivate and connect with your young athletes, I know you’ll take something away from this podcast that will help you level up. So without any...

Dr. Marc Lewis is the Director of Applied Sports Science for the Houston Texans, and prior to his time in the NFL, he also had stints at Penn State, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and the University of South Carolina. Now today’s show is obviously going to focus on sports science, because that’s kind of his jam. But I’d argue even if you aren’t hard core about sports science, there’s a ton to be learn...

What a year it was in 2025! Serious growth with IFAST Basketball. The gym is humming along. And my kids are getting BIG! But even with all the good stuff, there’s always a need to look back and reflect. Sure some things went right – but I definitely wasn’t perfect. Where did I miss the mark? And what can I do better in 2026? I cover all that – and some lessons I learned alo...

  Are you a smaller college, facility or business owner who is looking to take their sports performance program to the next level? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode. Dr. Anne Beethe currently serves as the Director of Peak Performance at Colby College, a high performance model housing Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Mental Performance, Nutrition, and Sport Science. And i...

What’s the difference – or maybe the intersection – between self-control, self-discipline and self-belief? And even if you don’t care so much about the semantics and definitions, how can YOU build more of each to become an upgraded version of yourself? This is something I’ve been fascinated by for the bulk of my adult life, and today Cody McBroom and I are going to break all this down in det...

You know how I know Cassanandra Forsythe is awesome? She said a big part of why she got into strength training and working out was watching one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid – American Gladiators! Now in all seriousness, sporting a Ph. D. in Kinesiology and a Masters Degree in Nutrition & Metabolism, Cass really is a force both in the strength and conditioning and nutrition spac...

Look my friend – like it or not, 2026 is right around the corner. Which leads me to a simple question: Will this be your best year EVER? Whether we’re talking about growing your fitness business, becoming a better coach, or just leading a more authentic and genuine life, I really think today’s episode is going to help! Andy McCloy is the owner of Body Creations Inc in Madison, Alabama, and the co-...

If you’ve ever competed in strength sport, you know the platform can be a lonely place. You’ve trained for weeks or months on end, and here you are – standing in front of a bunch of strangers, trying to move a weight you’ve never lifted before. So what happens when things go wrong? You miss your first lift? Your legs feel heavy? Or anxiety kicks in and your brain starts to spaz out? Well luckily w...

Whether it’s due to the increased pace of play, stronger and more explosive athletes, or poor management of the training and recovery process, it should come as no surprise that soft-tissue injuries are on the rise. And if you’ve ever worked in soccer or basketball, you know that hamstring strains and groin pulls can easily shut your athletes down for weeks – or even MONTHS. So what kinds of thing...

My friend it has been a CRAZY couple of weeks. Short week last week with the holiday. Short week THIS WEEK because I’m speaking at Andy and Luka’s Built to Last gym mastermind here in Nashville. And believe it or not I was actually supposed to go out of town last week to onboard a new athlete, but he unfortunately got hurt – so I do get a little bit of a break. So needless to say...

It seems like every day, we’re talking about a new athlete with a torn ACL. Whether it’s the professional, collegiate, or high school ranks, it feels like torn ACL’s are now the rule versus the exception. And while we can’t outright prevent these injuries, we can maximize any athletes comeback after they’ve happened – and that’s what we’re going to dive into today! Dan Lorenz is the Director of Sp...

I’m not joking when I say this podcast could easily be the most important thing you listen to this year. Seriously – the advice I’m going to give you in this episode could easily be worth tens of thousands, if not HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars. Unlike a lot of the influencer fitness pros and online “mentors,” I’m still working with and connecting to real coaches everyday. And in thi...

Do you have young athletes? Work with young athletes? Or just want to learn more about what young athletes are up against these days when it comes to their training, recovery and mindset? If so, you’re going to love today’s episode with Dave Gleason! Dave has been coaching young athletes for over 3 decades and is the former owner of one of the most recognized youth training facilities in the world...

If you’re looking to learn more about jump training, plyometrics, or simply want to help your athletes get more explosive, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode Eamonn Flanagan is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Consultant with the Sport Ireland Institute where he leads the physical preparation of Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Eamonn has also been the Head of Performance Sup...

Whether it’s writing hundreds of articles for websites like T-Nation… …creating books SO LONG the editors cut you off at 576 pages… …or educating over 20,000 fitness professionals, there’s only one word I can use to describe today’s guest… … prolific . Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prevention expert with nearly two decades of elite-l...

Today – my friend – we’re going to touch on ALL the hot button topics. For instance, are we potentially missing the mark with our eccentric-focused training? Putting an over-emphasis on extensive jump training? Or maybe, just trying to figure out where the heck do deep tier plyos fit into the equation? Ken Vick is the President and Global High-Performance Director of Velocity Sports Performance, a...

Supplements are such a hot topic these days, I just had to do another show on them. For instance, many of us need a little pick-me-up before we train – but are the pre-workout mixes on the market any good? Creatine is obviously a hot topic as well, especially with regards to muscle building and now cognition. But how much do you REALLY need to take to see the benefits? And last but not least GLP-1...

One thing I’m always leery of are fitness industry buzzwords. For instance when people start talking about cleanses, detoxes, or fitness “challenges” I’m immediately skeptical. And in that same vein, you here all kinds of people today talking about gym culture. But what does that really MEAN? Can you truly create a gym culture? And if so, what are some ways you can ensure that your gym’s culture i...

Are you curious about supplements like creatine or electrolytes? When you should consider taking them? Or maybe wondering what supplements are more hype than actual help? If so, you’re going to love this week’s podcast with Christina Chu! Christina is a Boston-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC. She supports athletes from youth baseball to professional combat athletes th...

If you train young female athletes, or if you HAVE a young female athlete in your home, you need to listen to this episode RIGHT NOW! Erica Mulholland is a speed, agility and strength coach to young female soccer players. And in this episode, we’re going to talk about practical strategies to reduce the likelihood of ACL and overuse injuries, while simultaneously improving their performance on the...

Joel Smith always wanted to jump higher . Whether it was touching beams in his middle school, trying to dunk after that, or simply become the best jumper he could in college and beyond, Joel’s journey shows a lifetime of dedication and passion to jumping as a whole Today, Joel is the founder of Just Fly Sports and trains athletes and clients in partnership with Evolutionary Fitness in Cincinnati,...

What happens AFTER you attain a lifetime goal? You see this all the time in Olympians – they train their entire life to go to the games, and if they’re lucky, maybe they even win. But once that time is over, what happens next ? Well it may not have been going to the Olympics, but Brady Howe has real experience on this front! Brady dedicated his life to working in the NBA, spending 10 years between...

500 episodes…can you believe it?!?!? I certainly can’t – especially when my goal initially was to get to 50, or maybe 100 shows! And while that definitely sounds cool, I’ve got to admit – I wasn’t sure what to do with this episode. So instead of doing a standard interview, we’re going to take a little trip down memory lane. We’ll talk about the humbl...

If you’re looking to write better training programs, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode! Here, my goal is to not only give you long-term food for thought, but also practical, real-world tips that will help you write better programs starting today. From my thoughts on training the basics, to making programs more streamlined and congruent, I know everyone who listens is going...

Here are a few interesting questions to ask yourself… How do the stories you were told during childhood impact you as an adult? How do “unconfident” athletes shift their mindset to unlock their true potential? And how can activities like journaling or simply being still help you gain clarity in your life? Well if any of these sound of interest to you, you’re going to love today’s episode with Cour...