Conquer Athlete Podcast

Rob Orlando is the original CrossFit Superman. He came out of the professional strongman world and was the first real strength athlete to make the transition into CrossFit. Along the way he began running CrossFit Strongman courses and became a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in that field. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to strength training and coaching. Enjoy. IG: https://www.instagram.com...

Matt, AKA MDV, is an OG CrossFitter with an incredibly accomplished resume. He was part of CrossFit New England in the early days, has worked for Reebok HQ, CrossFit, and now is the CFO (Chief Fitness Officer) for NC Fit. Matt is an incredible coach with insights that we can all benefit from. Check him out and enjoy the show. Matts IG: https://www.instagram.com/mdv_fit/

Eddy George is a relatively new pro MMA fighter and is on his way to a successful career inside the sport. He has faced some adversity as he began to climb the ranks, and has already show grit and that he has the heart of a champion. Listen in as Eddy talks about what it takes to make it in the pro MMA Game. IG: https://www.instagram.com/eddygeorge_mma/?hl=en

On this episode the team talks about tested ways they have found to improve their overall coaching for both the coach and the athlete. They provide simple and thought out strategies to implement these techniques into your own practice.

Dr. Rockett has been in the CrossFit world for quite some time, as a member of CrossFit New England for years, as well as playing football at Harvard University, he is very familiar with the life of an athlete. He not only has a successful orthopedic practice in New England, but he has been the head ortho at the CrossFit Games for years. He knowledge and experience on athletic injury is vast.  IG:...

Jason Phillips has been active in the fitness industry for decades. Jason is currently the CEO and founder of Nutritional Coaching Institute.   Jason runs a successful mentorship program for Fitness and Nutritional professionals where he provides group and individualized coaching to some of the most talented professionals in the industry.  He has written for several publications including Men's Fi...

Elijah is a long time athlete, playing Basketball at Tennessee Tech, and being a multi time CrossFit Games athlete. He also has recognized how sport and the community surrounding it has positively impacted his life. He decided to leverage the benefits of sports and community to help solve a problem that is near and dear to him by cofounding the non-profit: Project Onyx. Through Project Onyx, their...

Austin has worn nearly every hat possible within the CrossFit space, from Games athlete, to gym owner, Seminar Staff, and more. Now he is the Director of US Gym Operations for CrossFit. His main focus within this role is to help affiliates in anyway possible...the most notable first effort being the release of the anticipated Affiliate Playbook, which is filled with best practices and strategic ad...

John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete, as well as the creator of the online training platform, Johnnie WOD. He is a 9 year veteran of the NFL and was a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007, and appeared in 3 NFC Championship games. After retiring from the NFL, John got involved with CrossFit and eventually developed the CrossFit Football program...

Georges a Reconnaissance Marine with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was an Instructor at Basic Reconnaissance Course for three and half years. George left his military career behind to become the Head Coach at SOFlete HQ, where he prepares candidates for Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Today, George's focus is on the tactical athlete, a unique breed who can excel simultaneously i...

Dave Lipson is an accomplished coach, athlete, writer and founder of Thundrbro. He is a former professional baseball player, CrossFit athlete with multiple appearances as an individual at the CrossFit Games, and NPC Nationally qualified bodybuilder in heavyweight bodybuilding, classic physique and physique. He has won overalls of shows in all mens categories. Dave is an accomplished educator speci...

Maj. Allison Brager is one of few Army Soldiers who are neuroscientists. Her research includes studying survival in extreme environments, under sleep deprivation and stress, and why some individuals are resilient and others vulnerable under such conditions. She is also a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete, and the author of the book Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain. IG: https://www.instagram...

Georges a Reconnaissance Marine with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was an Instructor at Basic Reconnaissance Course for three and half years. George left his military career behind to become the Head Coach at SOFlete HQ, where he prepares candidates for Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Today, George's focus is on the tactical athlete, a unique breed who can excel simultaneously i...

Kegan Dillon is an experienced strength athlete and coach who grew up playing baseball and basketball, and has competed in a variety of strength sports including highland games, CrossFit, and powerlifting. Kegan has worked with and learned from some of the best and most respected coaches in the sport. His most recent lifting accomplishments are a 500 pound bench press (2016), 3hr 7min 100k Bike Er...

Zach Even - Esh is an author, founder of The Underground Strength Gym & Creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification. He has worked with countless athletes over the years and continues to grow and foster a positive fitness community within the walls of his gym. https://zacheven-esh.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zevenesh/?hl=en SPONSORED by: Driven Nutrition Use coupon code: "Conquer" f...

Listen as the guys chop up the past few weeks of competition at the CrossFit Semi Final events. What they liked, who to watch out for, and where the sport is going. SPONSORED by: Driven Nutrition Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discount at checkout. Virus Active Wear Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discount at checkout

Dr. Kelly Starrett, DPT, is the author of the New York Times bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard, which has revolutionized how coaches, athletes, and everyday humans approach movement and athletic performance.   It is also the recommended supplemental reading for the Movement & Mobility 101 course. Dr. Starrett is a co-founder of San Francisco CrossFit and MobilityWOD.com, where he shares his inn...

Jeremy Todd is a chiropractor and athletic coach who has worked with athletes at the highest level of their sport, from CrossFit Games athletes and Olympians to the everyday athlete at the CrossFit affiliate connected to his chiropractic practice. Jeremy has a wealth of information to share on performance and living pain free. https://www.instagram.com/vatraspinesport/?hl=en SPONSORED by: Driven N...

The guys discuss the nuances and challenges of properly preparing your athletes to handle the certainty of high volume in competition by introducing it intelligently during training while avoiding the pitfalls that would typically come with high volume training if applied poorly. SPONSORED by: Driven Nutrition Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discount at checkout. Virus Active Wear Use coupon...

Greg Everett is the owner of Catalyst Athletics, coach of the  USA Weightlifting National Champion team Catalyst Athletics , author of the books  Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches  and  Olympic Weightlifting for Sports , co-host of the  Weightlifting Life Podcast , and publisher of  The Performance Menu journal. He is an Olympic Trials coach, coach of over 30 senior na...

Dex is a multi time CrossFit Games athlete and new father. He has some interesting insight around balance, training, and finding purpose in what you do and how you live your life. IG: https://www.instagram.com/dexhopkins/?hl=en SPONSORED by: Driven Nutrition Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discount at checkout. Virus Active Wear Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discount at checkout

One episode 108 of the podcast the guys discuss the most common and detrimental errors that coaches make when prepping their athletes for competition. They cover everything from programming philosophies to the psychological elements. Dont miss it! SPONSORED by: Driven Nutrition Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discount at checkout. Virus Active Wear Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discoun...

John Clark is a lifelong wrestler. Ranked 4th in Ohio State Buckeye history with 134 wins, he was a 4x NCAA qualifier and 2x All American. Since Clarks collegiate career, he has made his way into. Division I coaching where he had stints at Stanford, Lehigh, Brown, and currently Sacred Heart. John has had an incredible career as an athlete and now as a coach he continues to rack up the success as h...

Jay has been in the strength and fitness world for decades at this point helping athletes and regular folks become the best version of themselves...better than they ever thought they could be. He comes with a wealth of real world knowledge. There's no doubt that you will take multiple gems away from this episode. WEBSITE JAYS IG

Eamon is on of the founders of the Masters Fitness Collective. Founded in 2019 by a group of Masters Athletes, their goal is to bring masters athletes all over the world together and provide an opportunity for competition. WEBSITE