Get Your Edge

In this Q and A -The Old School Strength Coach and the Lord of the Rings tackle some of our coaches questions. Questions 1- What if our weight room doesn't have bands or chains? 2 Should we allow cell phones in the weight room? 3 Inseason mindset- how do we handle kids training other places during our inseason? HOT TOPIC!!! Sports Advantedge is now adding more schools for consulting. FIRE IT!...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with two original Sports Advantedge Waunakee athletes Kyla and Ally Saleh. The two sisters are graduates of Waunakee High School. Kyla will be running track in college and Ally is playing volleyball in college TOPICS COVERED 1 The girls discuss their family and growing up as twins and the competitive nature with support from their parents. 2 Both Kyla and Ally s...

On todays Sharpening Your Edge we review Maggie Cartwright and Tony Castillo 1- Maggie- Mental preparation 2- Maggie- Believe in yourself for success 3- Tony- Keep it simple- Make it Simple 4-Tony- A Supplement is JUST a Supplement If you are looking for 1 day seminars contact us! If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your athletes- teachers- parents and other coaches.  Help us grow our GE...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with nutritionist Tony Castillo.  TOPICS COVERED 1 Tony shares great tips on teams that travel and getting quality nutriton. 2 He shares his thoughts on FAD diets for athletes. 3 We discuss nutrient timing relative to post practice or game. 4 Tony shares the WUT principle relating to hydration. 5 Tony gives his game changing GET YOUR EDGE advice. If you enjoy th...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with former Kimberly grad and current Arkansas Volleyball athlete Maggie Cartwright.  TOPICS COVERED 1 Maggie discusses how basketball and track helped her volleyball recruitment and ability. 2 We talk about the sport of volleyball and how it has truly grown across the country. 3 Maggie shares the value of not only being physically prepared but also mentally. 4...

This Q and A-B Bott and the Lord of the Rings tackle three questions from coaches! Questions 1- How do you handle Underclassmen in season? 2 What are tips for hiring and evaluating staff? 3 How do you collect data? Sports Advantedge is now adding more schools for consulting. FIRE IT! If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your athletes- teachers- parents and other coaches. Help us grow our...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with former Kimberly grad and current Olympic Athlete Paul Schommer. TOPICS COVERED 1 We talk about the topic of eating disorders and Pauls relationship with food. 2 We go over the mental and physical demands required to be a Olympic athlete 3 Paul shares how he uses breath work for recovery and centering himself. 4 Paul gives his game changing GET YOUR EDGE adv...

On todays Sharpening Your Edge we review Bill Richards- Evan Buss and Mitch Bartol and their incredible messages. We also share valuable insights on why consulting is a great choice for your school. 1- Bill- Coaches in the building vs outside the building 2- Bill- Emphasis on technique 3- Mitch- Getting rejuvenated playing multiple sports 4-Evan- Servant Leadership If you are looking for 1 day sem...

Brian and Dean once again sit down with former Badger and former Browns OT Joe Thomas. Joe shares his story on learning he made the 2023 class at Canton. We talk about what it means to him and his family to be recognized as one of the greatest ever. Huge congratulations to the entire class of 2023. We then switch gears and talk about Joe joining the Sports Advantedge mission. Joe is helping us bri...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with former Kimberly players and current college football standouts Evan Buss and Mitch Bartol. TOPICS COVERED 1 We talk about 3 sport athletes and how you can never really TURN IT OFF. 2 We talk about being a servant leader for the younger grades at your high school. 3 We talk about their experience and how covid ended their high school careers without notice....

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with Concordia University Throws coach Bill Richards. Bill is also highly involved with the high school track clinic and Wisconsin track and field in general. TOPICS COVERED 1 We talk about the challenges of coaches who are not "in the building" during the school day. 2 We talk on why learning the technical aspects of any sport is so critical to athlet...

In this episode Brian and Dean tackle some of our listeners questions. Please share the show with one teammate or friend this week! Questions 1- What is the best age to start weight lifting? 2 What are some of your cues when teaching the squat? 3 My son is going through a growth spurt and is constantly eating, he makes at least 2 shakes a dyad is going through food like crazy, should I try and lim...

On todays Sharpening Your Edge we review Tyler Leonhard and Sara Tuescher and their incredible messages. 1- TYLER- Never stop progressing 2- SARA- Team first mentality 3- TYLER- Teach the basics and teach them at a high level 4-SARA- Show up EVERY DAY If you are looking for 1 day seminars contact us! If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your athletes- teachers- parents and other coaches. ...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with Arrowhead coach Sara Tuescher. Coming off her first state championship as a head coach Sara delivers some awesome info for coaches and athletes. TOPICS COVERED 1- We talk about how the growth of the sport of Lacrosse has changed in the last 10 years. She also shares her excitement for the sport growing. 2. Sara shares how she got into coaching and why lacro...

In this episode Brian and Dean tackle some of our listeners questions. Please share the show with one teammate or friend this week! Before we hit the questions we discuss the state meet and how to adapt to change. Questions 1- How do we handle kids missing sessions for camps? 2 What are some things to be aware of once your culture is strong that may start to destroy it? 3 How can I run the conjuga...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with Sports Advantedge Director of our NEW Menomonee Falls location Tyler Leonhard. We talk about the new facility on Silver Springs drive on how athletes of all ages will benefit from training in our systems. TOPICS COVERED 1- We talk about Tylers experience as a strength coach. 2. Tyler shares how he has helped build our Oconomowoc location. 3 Tyler shares wha...

In this episode Brian and Dean tackle some of our listeners questions. Please share the show with one teammate or friend this week! Questions 1- How do you build a great working relationship between strength staff and athletic trainers? 2 How valuable is a sport coach attending games of their athletes in different sports? 3 What is one thing either of you would have done different as a young stren...

On todays Sharpening Your Edge we review Coach K and Maria stave and their incredible messages. 1- Going from an assistant to head coach- or how to get moved up in your ranks- captain- promotion 2- Tips on coaching your own kids and how others can help 3- Why not turning your back on other sports may change your life 4-Why making your family a priority will always be the cool choice If you are loo...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with 360u owner Maria Stave. Maria has some awesome insight on many things softball and development for all ages and all athletes. TOPICS COVERED 1- We talk about how the growth of the sport of softball has changed in the last 10 years. 2. We all share why having a strong culture and people in your organization and programs are so important. 3 Maria shares her j...

In this episode Brian and Dean tackle listeners questions. Congrats to all our athletes who tested at the top of the charts in their combines the last few weeks. Questions 1- Why singles vs using a rep testing system- And why are singles so valuable? 2- Athlete with a food allergy- how to manage putting on healthy weight? 3 How can you create "Buy In? Sports Advantedge is now adding more scho...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with Sun Prairie East HFC Brian Kaminski TOPICS COVERED 1- BK talks about moving from an Assistant to Head coach. Great info for young coaches 2. We discuss how valuable playing and competing as a multi-sport athlete is. 3 We talk about the joy and challenges of coaching your own son and some things he learned in that process 4 Coach gives his game changing GET...

On todays Sharpening Your Edge we review Ingold and Pavelezke and their incredible messages. 1- Servant Leadership 2- Facing adversity and still building your mission for others 3- The ultimate value of the weight room 4-The BEST WANT to be challenged If you are looking for 1 day seminars contact us! If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your athletes- teachers- parents and other coaches. ...

In this episode Brian and Dean chat with former Kimberly hooper Jackson Paveletzke. Jackson went on to play at Wofford and the hit the transfer portal and is headed to Iowa State TOPICS COVERED 1- We chat with about the difference of school ball and AAU. 2. We discuss how valuable the weight room was and is in Basketball player development. 3 We talk about the intense challenges of moving from hig...

In this episode- we talk about our experience at the WFCA Clinic. So many great coaches and things we took away. We share some our key takeaways from the clinic. Thank you to all the coaches who visited our booth to chat about consulting. We appreciate all of you. Huge shout of to Dynamic Fitness and their incredible booth and equipment that we use. Coaches- GET BETTER- Don't stay stagnant in...

In this episode Brian and Dean talk about the value of the Sports Advantedge High School Consulting Programs. We share how the INDIVIDUALIZED program works- How we design programs- The value of education- And how to raise funds to support this program. Dean leads the questions from a high school coach point of view so you get a real life opportunity to hear questions and solutions. Sports Advanted...