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Send us a textDarren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] chats about the approach @HansenAthletics takes when recommending supplements. This is a question we get from parents and followers frequently, and we wanted to give you an insight into the HA process. We cover our top recommendations when it comes to supplements for youth athletes and their parents. Questions? Call them in or send us a message on Instag...

Send us a textDarren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] dives into the approach @HansenAthletics takes to develop speed with our youth athletes. This is a question we get from parents and followers frequently, and we wanted to give you an insight into the HA process. We cover the top three things a coach needs to be looking for to help these young athletes not only develop speed but decrease the risk for inju...

Send us a textDarren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] dives into what @HansenAthletics looks for in the squat with a glimpse into how we view the movement as a whole. We have people asking us about the squat ALL THE TIME and they want a simple answer.... spoiler alert there isn't a one size fits all approach. It's imperative to understand the needs of the individual and reverse engineer your expectations ba...

Send us a textYour host Coach Darren [@coachdhansen] sits down with UCLA's very own elite athlete performance dietitian Jessica Isaacs [@JessicaTheSportsRD] to chat about battling the "diet culture" and what an athletes nutrition really needs to look like. We also take some brief dives into how utilizing your demographics' preferred social platform can drive the overall effectiveness of your effor...

Send us a textCoach Darren [@coachdhansen] covers the topic of finding purpose and a “why” to help drive your performance and goals. At HansenAthletics we have a weekly thought we deliver to our clients and this week's topic was structured around finding your purpose in life. Want to leave us a question to answer? Leave Us A QuestionFor more information regarding our online training teams and indi...

Send us a textWe address some common things that coaches look for in their clients and athletes. These traits are leading indicators in success on and off the field and are imperative to learn as a young athleteFor more information regarding our online training teams and individualized remote coaching services visit our website at https://www.hansenathletics.comConnect with us: https://linktr.ee/h...

Send us a textListen up. @rootedinmvmnt is ready to challenge what you've heard about movement and performance from your standard Physical Therapist or fitness coach. Backed by unmatched experience and education Matt gives us a glimpse into his mind when it comes to understanding movement and the benefits of causing a ripple in the "status quo"Time to fill your cup! Watch the full interview on vid...

Send us a text@Coach_Wartman of the @iron.chapel and @coachdarrenh dive into our thoughts in further detail when it comes to @crossfit and training athletes for sport. We cover our actual thought processes concerning the short-sighted post regarding the topic earlier in the week. We were able to dive into the thought process behind our approach to athlete development, CrossFit, and training in gen...

Send us a textJustin and I connect and share our thoughts on the state of CrossFit as a company and as a methodology. Will both of these survive? If you aren't up to date with social media there are quite a few important issues arising with CrossFit HQ and even more developing after this show was recorded. We get into our thoughts and feelings, wrong or right, concerning the issues arising with Cr...

Send us a textWe sat down to dive deeper into the research and benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training with coach Colby Wartman. Who the hell is Colby? He is the owner of The Iron Chapel and Strength and Conditioning coach at Dickinson State University and one built ass dude! The idea was to help uncover some basic principles of BFR and ended with some deeper strength and conditioning talk wit...

Send us a text@thejessinator and @brandondesfosses of @idahomerealestate and @homesmartpremierrealty fill us in on how to really reach the people that matter. Jessica and Brandon are some of the leading minds in #Pocatello when it comes to digital marketing and customer experience. We were able to hash out some important steps when it comes to developing your own plan on how to effectively reach n...

Send us a textHost Darren Hansen sits down with Jeremy Wolf from Hustle One Fitness in South Carolina to discuss the new direction personal trainers and coaches have had to make in light of Covid-19. We talk through the challenges clients and coaches are having without a structured routine, how to spot fitness bullshit on the interwebs, hiring a coach and much much more. Connect with Jeremy on IG:...

Send us a textHost Darren Hansen sits down with the Idaho State University Strength and Conditioning staff to talk state of the union within the S&C staff. From recent hires to the challenges of COVID-19 this episode is bound to leave a better insight into the current struggles coaches and athletes around the world are going through. In this episode we cover:Covid-19 and how it affects the col...

Send us a textCoach Darren tackles questions concerning high school athletes trying to gain weight for sport and the importance of in-season strength and conditioning programs. In this episode we cover:How to gain weight as a high school athlete. The importance of continuing strength and conditioning throughout the entirety of the season. Stuff we mention in this episode:HansenAthletics Online Tra...

Send us a textCoach Daniel Ryan is coming up on his third year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Idaho State University. Listen on a conversation that snowballs from how to attack culture in the weight room to the importance of connection to your clients and athletes! Coaches, we have a PSA... you need a SIDE HUSTLE! In this episode we cover: Idaho State UniversityWhat it takes to ru...

Send us a textA trip out to Michigan means linking up with some badass Powerathlete disciples to chat [a little too loudly] about the career changes and progress we have made thanks to the solid foundation Powerathlete has brought to our coaching careers. Forewarning this is packed with some great conversations and knowledge bombs but the audio is NOT ideal. There are volume spikes and some dumbas...

Send us a textThe truth is there is a VAST amount of potential clients that a majority of businesses aren’t connecting within your community right now! By utilizing the values and strengths of your company you can connect with others in your industry that support the opportunity to grow collectively. This will always be a more effective and powerful option than distancing yourself and competing on...

Send us a textCaroline has a beautiful soul filled with a passion to flip the current "mental health" model on its head. Albeit young and getting set to attend graduate school she has ample experience with mental health through life experience, family, and published research conducted during her undergrad at Utah State. Caroline believes that "mental" health is an ever-evolving and changing state...

Send us a textEthan is an elite athlete turned researcher/educator. Think you're "too" old to improve your health? Bullshit! He is in the trenches bridging the gap for all of you "older" individuals researching how to maximize your training and health no matter your age! In this episode we cover: Ethan's athletic background and his days as an elite Pole Vaulter. Injuries and how to mentally overco...

Send us a textJustin is one hell of a guy. He is in a daily fist fight between bridging the gap between physical and mental health in a completely legit and certified way. Think addiction is unbeatable? Justin knows there are ways to go to battle. In this episode we cover: How we met and our history stemming back to college. Our common mentor and the similarities our stories share. Balance... is i...

Send us a textIn this episode we cover: Sleep: How important is it compared to everything else? Advice for coaches on how to handle an Olympic Lifting meet. The challenge athletes face when competing on a National stage. Recap of the American Open 2018 and how our HansenAthletics athletes performed. Lessons learned from this years competition season. Stuff we mention in this episode:HansenAthletic...

Send us a textIn this episode we cover: Sleep: How important is it compared to everything else? Why your weights aren't consistent day to day. Our take on nutrition and some actionable tips. Supplements. What do we recommend? Stuff we mention in this episode:HansenAthletics Online TrainingFNXFIT Supplements + DiscountTake our 10-second online training quiz, and receive a FREE recommendation on how...

Send us a textI sit down and answers a 20 question interview sent to me by a student at Utah State University. Questions range from topics such as supplements, training gear, and how the industry has changed over the past years. Some of these questions hit home and result in some strongly opinionated responses. What do you think? Do you disagree with these answers? Let us know! Support the showA m...

Send us a textSet The Standard Early This week we interview Idaho State University's new Strength and Conditioning coach Daniel Ryan to talk about his experience stepping into the program as a first time head coach, not to mention the ONLY coach for 13 teams. That's right... he's doing it as a one man show. ISU is need of dire change when it comes to their athletic programs and we believe Daniel m...

Send us a textAnthony and I sit down and discuss whether PED's are a must for high level athletes and what we think about the recent drug bust right before The CrossFit GamesSupport the showA massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or follow me on the channels below:InstagramTwitterYouT...