News for the Nation by ACES Nation

On this episode, Tiana and Zack explore the importance of the sport coach and strength coach relationship. With so many methods and different professional experiences, this relationship needs special consideration to form the best approach for athlete success. Listen in for real life examples and points to consider when bridging the gap from either side of sport and training.

On this episode, Tim Livingston, the CEO and founder and ACES Nation stops by to explain his roots for helping youth athletes through our company and the vision he has to tackle the issues surrounding a constantly evolving world of youth sports! Listen in for Tim's athletic background and how he used that experience to drive his passion for helping young athletes achieve success. YOU DON'T WANT TO...

On this episode, Tiana and Zack pour out all the benefits to brewing up a cup of Joe before practice. Whether it's in a pill or in a mug, caffeine has many benefits to your performance and overall health. Listen in as we detail which kind is best and how to use caffeine to your advantage as an athlete!

On this episode, Tiana and Zack talk about training to failure. Is it worth it? How should you approach it? Listen in as they discuss studies surrounding this topic, plus how you could implement this method in your training for best results! Find us on IG, @acesnationorg! Let us know how we can help you develop your athletes!

On this episode, Zack and Tiana discuss the practice of cooling your hands or feet to improve performance. There has been a few papers to support this, as of recent, and some universities are utilizing the science to enhance the physical outputs of their athletes. Listen in to learn more and tips on how you can start using this method today!

On this episode, Tiana and Zack reintroduce themselves as they talk about experiences from youth sports and what inspired them to get into coaching. Listen in for stories from the glory days and reasons why they decided to pursue a life of helping others through sports. They've been helping organizations, coaches and athletes like you manage, evaluate and develop players into success stories throu...

On this episode, Zack and Tiana discuss the Return To Play process. Coming back from an injury can be hard and frustrating but it pays off to listen to your medical team, focus on recovery and keep training! Listen in as they provide insights as to how you can make the most of you modifications! Get back in the game!

On this episode, Zack and Tiana cover the unique perspectives of coaches, parents and athletes as they navigate all the pressures and challenges that sports present, from beginning in youth all the way to college. Listen in for personal experiences, issues we hear from our club sports clients and helpful research that provide useful insights into the modern state of youth/high school sports! Follo...

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!! On this episode, Zack and Tiana cover training tips from questions asked by coaches of various sports. With 20+ years of collegiate coaching experience, they give specific insights to common inquiries! The duo also tackles the debate on defining "Athleticism". Listen in for a special lightning round of training advice at the end of the episode.

On this episode, Tiana and Zack dive into research to uncover that plyometrics not only benefit sprint speed and change of direction but also can enhance sports specific skills. They also discuss how it can benefit all ages with focused training. Listen in to learn how to program plyometrics for your teams! Want to perform better? WE CAN HELP! Reach out to us for a free consultation of how our coa...

On this episode, Zack and Tiana talk about hill sprints! Most of us have been there in the thick of it - running up a hill with our teammates, trying to make it up as fast as we can and catch our breath before the next rep. Listen in as they breakdown how hill sprints can be useful and when you should use them with your teams! Diving deep into 4 articles to give you the best information that you c...

On this episode, Zack details case studies involving soccer and basketball players. He will talk about the goals, time of year and go step by step through their training in the weight room. Both of the athletes highlighted are high level performers with several years of training experience. These athletes were selected because sometimes research isn't always able to observe collegiate athletes in...

On this episode, Zack and Claire discuss the final 2 episodes of Six Nations, Full Contact. Tune in to here about all of the drama that unfolded as the 2023 season came to a close. They discuss the winners, losers and some of the interesting storylines that were revealed at the end of the season.

Athletes and Parents, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! Claire takes us into two different client stories about improving performance and gaining muscle! Listen in for the details. Message us on Instagram to learn more about how nutrition could be the missing link for you!

On this episode, Claire and Zack break down episodes 5 and 6 of Six Nations - Full Contact. From the rise of France and struggles of Italy in the toughest rugby league in the world, listen in for our full commentary. They will highlight the language barrier challenges, dealing with the pressure and predict the champion before our final two episodes of this series!

On this episode, Claire explains the recent lawsuit against Poppi, the alternative soda brand, that has claimed gut health benefits that aren't up to the standard of their marketing. She also tells us the difference between pre and probiotics, and how you can incorporate both into your balanced diet. Zack brings insight into how one area, often overlooked, can benefit coaches and players. It just...

Welcome to a new segment of NFTN! Zack takes a moment to talk about how to improve your change of direction ability. Perform better at combines, in practice and games by implementing 3 main areas of focus into your training! Listen in as Zack breaks down the research and how you can start improving your game today!

On this episode, Claire and Zack continue their look into the documentary about rugby's highest league, Six Nations. Join in as the breakdown and comment on episodes 3 and 4.

On this episode, Claire and Zack begin a series of episodes that cover the Netflix sports documentary, Six Nations: Full Contact. They will cover the first two episodes, which highlight and detail the lives of players, coaches and family within each team of the Six Nations rugby league. Follow along on Netflix and listen to our thoughts on the storylines, training and nutrition of these teams.

On this episode, Claire and Zack are giving you even more ways to enhance your performance outside of your sport or training sessions. Listen in for research backed methods that are guaranteed to help you be a better athlete! Want personalized training for you or your team? Send us a message on social media or click on the link below! https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/2VtxJeq3u1ghXFvOjQbgfFh15BYoJz...

On this episode, Claire and Zack discuss the documentary "The Motivation Factor". This film details the school and methods behind JFK's Presidential Fitness initiative. The impact of this project gave many young men and women discipline and health that will last them a lifetime. Listen in for our thoughts 0n why more schools should be running physical education in order to leave positive habits wi...

On this episode, Claire and Zack revisit their podcast about training during the summer. Claire discussed the importance of working with a professional to make body composition changes and the best ways to stay hydrated in the heat. Zack brings the focus while delivering a pep talk about how to execute a plan of consistency for best results! Listen in and start making your plans to get better this...

Drink your milk kids and listen in to this episode! Claire and Zack are talking about the vital importance of bone health. They will discuss how it can aid in your sports performance and how you can keep your bones health and strong for a long time! Be sure to hit us up on social media if you have questions about how we can help you be on top of your game with training and nutrition!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! On this episode, Claire and Zack welcome special guest Kevin Hobbs! Coach Hobbs is the defensive coordinator at Tampa Bay Tech High School. He is a former defensive back that played at Auburn and went on to play several years in the NFL. ACES Nation and TBT partnered last year for the total performance package (strength and conditioning, nutrition and mental traini...

On this episode, Claire and Zack are talking about the little things you can add, take, or do to enhance your performance. Special guest Tiana Wood also describes the benefits of ice baths and how you can incorporate them through the help of scientific research! Let's get 1% better today and everyday!