Keiser Human Performance Podcast

In this conversation, Pat VanGalen shares her extensive experience in performance training, particularly focusing on aging and how to improve the quality of life for older adults. She discusses her journey from being a PE teacher to a performance trainer, emphasizing the importance of strength, mobility, and resilience in aging. Pat highlights the need for early intervention in fitness and the rol...

In this conversation, Amanda shares her extensive journey at Exos, where she has been instrumental in leading innovation in human performance for over two decades. The discussion covers various themes including the structure of Exos, the importance of research and learning from other organizations, and the introduction of innovation arcs that focus on data-driven coaching, women's health, the futu...

In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Woolley, a former rugby player turned brakeman with an extraordinary journey in bobsleigh. Chris has led Great Britain’s bobsleigh team through two Olympic cycles and now serves as the National Trainer for Swiss Sliding, where he continues to break new ground in performance science. He’s an expert in speed-strength training, athlete profiling, and development...

On this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast , host Gabe Derman sits down with Coach Brian Kula, a renowned expert in athletic performance with over 28 years of experience. From youth athletes to NFL stars and Olympians, Coach Kula has worked with some of the most elite talent in sports, including national champions and All-Americans. In this conversation, Coach Kula shares his unique a...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with a high profile athlete or musician? Physical Performance Coach, Charlie Marshall, joins the KHPP. With a diverse background in clinical work, military rehabilitation, and professional sports, Charlie’s journey took off when he joined a high-profile musician on-tour (listen to find out who!). After building up a client base and networking, he worke...

Susan Cashdollar joins us to share a really cool project she has been working on – called “Gym Crasher.” Many professionals struggle to find a place where they can get a great workout – especially when traveling for work or on vacation. Susan and Gym Crasher are here to help. Gym Crasher is a community for gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts to discover and shares gyms, equipment, and training ideas...

Named after Mario Andretti, Andretti Bain was "born to run" and run fast. Andretti’s journey Motivated to make his dreams of becoming a champion a reality, he made his way to the United States for college. His path wasn’t an easy one, but with grit and faith, Andretti placed first in both the indoor and outdoor NCAA men’s 400 meter in 2008. That summer, he represented The Bahamas in Beijing, takin...

With almost 30 years of experience, Mark has worked with Olympic and professional athletes all the way to the grade school athletes. Mark is the founder of Performance Training Center and currently the head strength and conditioning coach at Lake Oswego High School in Portland. On today’s episode Mark shares insights on how he organizes and manages the training of athletes, from 7th grade up to se...

On this episode of the KHPP we are joined by Maggie Bryant, Vice President of Medical for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. On today’s episode, we get an inside look at injury management at the NBA level. Maggie shares important factors to consider when an injury occurs and details the return-to-performance system she uses to help athletes return to the court with confidence. Using an example injury...

On this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast, Danny Foley joins us. Danny is a high-performance coach and injury management specialist. He spent six years as the Head Strength Coach at Virginia High Performance, training Navy SEALs and Special Ops. He now coaches in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, working with athletes across all levels and specializing with populations battling chronic pai...

In Part II of this two-part discussion we talk about the earlier days at Keiser, including Randy’s first go around working for the company, including the story of how Randy introduced Ty to Keiser. Later, Randy shares some of the protocols he used with Keiser to train Olympians Willie Banks and Su Bingtian, while Ty shares how Keiser became one of his most valuable coaching tools for athlete devel...

Part I of two-part episode, joined by two special guests: Randy Huntington and Ty Sevin. Randy joins us with over 42 years of coaching experience. He’s coached some of the greatest athletes in the world, including Olympians and world record holders, Willie Banks and Mike Powell. His impact is felt around the globe – Randy has coached elite athletes many countries, including China, where he was the...

On this episode we are joined by Coach Clint Martin. Clint has been in the human performance setting for more than a decade. After stints at Iowa State and Nevada, and he now serves as the Associate Head Coach of Athletic Performance at The University of Texas. He has been an integral part of 5 National Championships and has coached more than a dozen Olympic medalists in track and swimming. O...

On this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast we sit down with Coach Paulie Steinman. Paulie is the Owner and Head Coach of South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club. In 2010, he started SBWC in a warehouse as a side gig to his printing and embroidery business. Since then, has grown both in size and reputation as the premier barbell sports, strength, and performance training facility in New York...

On this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast we sit down with Neasa Russell and Jason Smyth. With over 20 years of experience in High Performance, Neasa serves as the Sports Director for Paralympics Ireland and Chef de Mission for the 2024 and 2028 games. Prior to this position, she served as Head of Talent Development for Sports England and Lead Performance Pathway Scientist for UK Spo...

On this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast we sit down with Dr. Zach Cogen, DPT, who is the first team head physical therapist for the New York Red Bulls. He has dedicated his career to working as a physical therapist for elite athletes and is passionate about human movement. He has experience working with UCLA athletics, EXOS, and within Major League Soccer with DC United and no NY R...

On this episode, We are joined by David Joyce. Recognized as a leader in the field of high performance, David spent more than two decades coaching some of the world’s best athletes. After earnings his MBA, David founded Synapsing, a global strategy, decision-making, and coaching consultancy. He works with a diverse portfolio of high-performance organizations around the world, helping individuals a...

On this episode, Dr. Ellington Darden joins us. Growing up in Conroe, Texas, in the 1940’s and 50’s, Dr. Darden developed a passion for resistance training. He fueled that passion with both education and practice, and has devoted much of his life to helping people better understand exercise and health.  He has written over 40 books on exercise, resistance training, and nutrition! He was honor...

On this episode we are joined by the amazing Montell Douglas. Montell is the first female British athlete to compete in both the summer and winter Olympics. In 2008, she broke the women’s 100m record, becoming the fastest woman ever in Great Britain!  On today’s episode, Montell reflects on her South London childhood experiences and shares candid thoughts on her journey to becoming a 2-time O...

On this episode we are joined by the wonderful, Coach Sandy Abney. Sandy currently serves as the Chief Science Officer for the CSCCa. Her professional background includes serving a deputy director of high performance for the Team China Olympic Committee, over 18 years as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Texas, and an accomplished career through sport and weightlifting. Born a...

Can we become more creative individuals? If so, how? Dr. David Putrino, Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mt Sinai Health System and Australia's 2019 Global Australian of the Year, joins us to share what creativity means and the steps we can take to become more creative individuals. He discusses the importance of purpose, travel, diversity, and biophilic experiences. He also shares som...

We are joined by our friend, Coach Donnie Maib. Donnie is a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach with 25+ years of coaching experience. He currently serves as the Head Coach for Olympic Sports and Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at the University of Texas. On this episode Donnie provides some reflections on his journey, both professionally and personally. We discuss the top...

What is intelligence? Why is it important and how do we measure it in athletics?   Dr. Scott Goldman is the creator of the Athletic Intelligence Quotient, known as AIQ, a mental analytics assessment used by sport organizations to identify performance-specific intellectual abilities and optimize player development. In this conversation, we discuss the inception and implementation of AIQ, organ...

A majority of discussion related to high performance surrounds the preparation and performance itself, while relatively little dialogue exists on the downtime between performance. In this episode, Dr. Dehra Harris of the Toronto Blue Jays discusses the a unique concept in human performance she has been researching: down-regulation. Why do high performers experience mental and emotional fatigue and...