Beyond the Weight Room

In this episode we dive into the latest headlines from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Join us as we break down key studies, discuss their implications for athletes and trainers, and explore how research is shaping the future of fitness. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, this episode has insights you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and...

In this laid-back episode of Beyond the Weight Room, Ryan and Bret go off-script and dive into a wide range of topics. From the world of cryptocurrency and conspiracy theories to their initial visions for their strength coaching careers, aliens, and the nuances of strength training, this episode is packed with random yet thought-provoking conversations. Tune in for laughs, insights, and maybe even...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Sarah Adam, a Paralympic silver medalist in wheelchair rugby, professor in the Occupational Therapy program at Saint Louis University, and holder of a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Washington University. Sarah has been a trailblazer in adaptive sports and academia, shattering barriers as the first woman to represent the U.S. in wheelchair r...

In this episode of Beyond the Weight Room, we chat with Trevor Swartz, Physical Performance Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies, about his journey into strength and conditioning and what it really means to be a performance coach. Trevor shares how he got started, his insights into the evolving role of strength coaches, and the skills and mindset that have helped him succeed. We also dive into val...

In todays episode we talk to Matt about what helped him in his career work with Strength coach legends, the Olympics and now leading a young NBA team! We dive into the work/life balance struggles in the SC world and talk through his plans with the Bulls this season and beyond!

Today, Ryan and I catch up after his MiLB season. We talk through prepping cuts for fighters, off season baseball plans and whats broken in the S&C certification industry....

In this episode, we delve into the critical topic of preventing muscle loss after surgery, offering actionable strategies for a quicker and more effective recovery process. Whether you're facing a major surgical procedure or supporting someone through their post-op journey, maintaining muscle mass is essential for overall health and mobility. We discuss targeted exercises, nutrition tips, and...

Today we dive into our own recent life transitions and changes we have come across in the career as coaches and training

Adam Joins us today as a friend of the show to talk all things Entrepreneurship, mindset, life and Brazilian jiu-jitsu! This is a great one guys, jump on into it!

On today's episode Ryan and me go through quick fire random questions for each other. Everything from whos your favorite athlete, to how do you stay motivated and even financial advise for young coaches!

Today, Ryan and I dove into what programs and coaches shaped our Strength and condititioning philisophies. We broke down programs like Westside barbell, Triphasic Training, Velocity Based Programming, Time under tension, Cluster sets, French contrast training and more!

So what is it even like working as a pro baseball Athletic Trainer? Coy has been with the Rockies for 7 years and has some great insight from day to day work to diving in at the Dominican Republic!

Just the Tip Tuesdays!

Today Ryan and I talk through some of the most polarizing topics in the strength and conditioning world. Saunas, Ice Baths, Blood flow restriction, BCAAs, Speed ladders, parachute training and more!

Jump in with us on a great conversation with Brendan Boyle whos worked as a clinical Athletic Trainer and has moved to the emerging industrial setting!

Allen joined us for a great conversation about how he got where he is in his career, how important logistic skills become as a member of a high performance team, the carnivore diet, fried chicken, beer and more!

This episode we had Dave Ananayo on, Dave is the Performance Manager for EXOS - St. Louis and had a diverse background in training special needs, boxing, soccer, ACL rehab, hockey, and weight loss clients. We talked about how each of these background are brought into his current coaching philosophies and what it taught him in regards to connecting with his athletes.

We dive into our background with coaching speed mechanics, in baseball, hockey, other field sports and skiing?!?!

In this episode we go over our philosophy's behind training injured athletes. How do we set proper communication, build trust and properly progress each athlete?!

In todays podcast we breakdown how we focus on training athletes of all levels. What are the similarities and differences between training 1 year old hockey players and 25 year old pro baseball players?!

Tyler is finishing is Masters at UC SD where he is an athletic performance coach. Tyler worked with me at the US Ski & Snowboard team.  Today we go into what the NCAA is doing for COVID, his concerns as a coach, Their ACL intake process and how we both incorporate proper cueing to improve athletes neuroplasticity. 

Post COVID injuries?! Blood Flow Restriction? Force Plates? Join us today as we cover all of these great topics and more. Good conversation with JP

We talk to Dave about his travels with the US Snowboard Halfpipe team, What research he is getting into with his new PHD and Dave talks about what YOU should be doing during your ACL rehab! 

Athletic Development Coach for US Alpine. We dive into new quarantine life, what research Bing has been working on for the National team and what injuries have affected his life as an athlete and coach.