OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO

Former NHL forward and Rockford IceHogs assistant coach Rob Klinkhammer joins Adam Lane to break down how a late-blooming junior turned himself into a 15-year pro through strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle discipline. Episode Summary In this Happy Healthy Strong x Oak Performance Radio crossover, Adam Lane sits down with former NHLer and current Rockford IceHogs assistant coach Rob Klinkh...

Injuries, redshirts, and getting passed over are not glitches in the system. They are the system. The athletes who last are the ones who stay, compete, and keep showing up when every excuse says walk away. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we talk about what it really takes to perform at a high level. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through real athletes, coaches...

You don’t start on the top team, you don’t love your coach, you’re not the “obvious” recruit. So what? Olivia Heidel just turned that story into a pro contract in Germany. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we talk about what it really takes to perform at a high level. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through real athletes, coaches, and experiences, on and off the...

Club schedules are packed, weekends are slammed, and kids are exhausted. The question is not “are they busy?” The question is “are they actually getting better?” Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we talk about what it really takes to perform at a high level. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through real athletes, coaches, and experiences, on and off the field. Epi...

From “third outside” to college commit, Ava Ketelsen shows what happens when you refuse to coast, outwork everyone in the weight room, and turn setbacks into fuel.  Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we talk about what it really takes to perform at a high level. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through real athletes, coaches, and experiences, on and off the field....

Chasing peak performance with shortcuts is easy. Building it on sleep, nutrition, and smart decisions, while everyone else is living on energy drinks, screens, and quick fixes, is where the real edge lives. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio , where we dig into what high-level performance really takes. We break down training, preparation, and decision-making with real athletes, real coaches, and rea...

When volleyball is your dream, your outlet, and almost your entire world, how do you keep your identity and faith bigger than the game? Welcome to Oak Performance Radio , which explores what high-level performance actually demands. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through the lens of real athletes, real coaches, and real environments on the field and beyond it. Episode...

More work does not always mean better performance. Sometimes it is the reason progress stalls. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio , which explores what high-level performance actually demands. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through the lens of real athletes, real coaches, and real environments on the field and beyond it. Episode Highlights In today’s episode, Tommy Hans...

Only a small number of student-athletes ever step onto the path that leads to West Point. The standards are higher, the process is longer, and the commitment extends far beyond a college career. Episode Highlights In today’s episode, Lilly Dempkey and Lili Fox share their experiences committing to West Point and the unique challenges of joining the military academy. They explain the recruiting pro...

Most athletes are not undertrained — they are overworked in the wrong ways. Performance does not come from doing more. It comes from doing the right work with precision and intent. Episode Highlights In this episode, Adam Lane sits down with Coach Ryan Paul, founder of New Athlete Incorporated, to break down what it really takes to develop athletes who can perform at a high level without being run...

Extreme weather can shut down a town overnight, but it can also expose what athletes are truly built on. From Idaho’s unpredictable winter to the long game of athlete development, the real work happens beneath the surface. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio , where the realities of high-level performance are put under the microscope. The show examines training, preparation, and decision-making throu...

More work doesn’t always mean better results. When training volume keeps climbing but performance drops, something is off. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio , which explores what high-level performance actually demands. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through the lens of real athletes, real coaches, and real environments on the field and beyond it. Episode Highlights In...

Talent alone doesn’t build a state-level program. Trust, role clarity, and consistent leadership are what hold teams together when it matters most. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio , where performance, preparation, and perspective come together. This show breaks down what it truly takes to perform at a high level, physically, mentally, and personally, both in sport and in life. Episode Highlights...

Walking away from professional baseball is one thing. Choosing to come back years later, under brighter lights, faster rules, and zero margin for error, that’s a different kind of bet. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio , where performance, preparation, and perspective meet. This show breaks down what it truly takes to perform at a high level, physically, mentally, and personally, inside and outside...

Most athletes aren’t undertrained — they’re under-recovered. And for volleyball players especially, doing more isn’t always doing better. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio — a space for athletes, coaches, and parents who want stronger, healthier performers built for longevity. We get into real experiences, honest lessons, and smarter approaches to training, recovery, and performance that actually h...

Sometimes the path you plan isn’t the path you walk. And for Kylie Wilhelmi, that path meant navigating school closures, rebuilding team connections, and learning how to keep her body performing through constant uncertainty. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio — where athletes, coaches, and parents learn how strong, resilient performers are built. We dig into the real stories, the tough lessons, and...

When should kids start focusing on one sport? It’s a question many parents and young athletes face, but getting it wrong can do more harm than good. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, the show that helps athletes, coaches, and parents understand what it takes to build strong, durable performers who thrive under pressure. Each episode explores smarter ways to train, recover, and stay in the game for...

How fast is fast enough? In a world where athletes chase personal bests, the real question isn’t just how hard they train — it’s how smartly they measure progress. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, the show that helps athletes, coaches, and parents understand what it takes to build strong, durable performers who thrive under pressure. Each episode explores smarter ways to train, recover, and stay...

Training hard is easy — training smart takes awareness, patience, and the right mindset. Jenna Rosenthal learned that firsthand throughout her journey from student-athlete to professional volleyball player. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we help athletes, coaches, and parents understand what it takes to perform at a high level without breaking down. Each episode focuses on smarter trainin...

Speed isn’t just a gift — it’s a skill that can be developed with the right approach. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, the show that explores how athletes, coaches, and parents can optimize performance while staying healthy and grounded — on and off the field. Episode Highlights Coach Matt Erdman, founder of Veritas Athletic Performance, shares how data-driven training, trust-based coaching, and...

What’s it really like to be a Division I athlete when the reality doesn’t match the expectations? Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, the show that explores how athletes, coaches, and parents can optimize performance while staying healthy and grounded — on and off the field. Episode Highlights In this episode, Alexis Lewis shares her journey through Division I volleyball at the University of Memphis...

Sports are more than wins and losses, they’re about building resilience, balance, and genuine care for athletes. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, the show that explores how athletes, coaches, and parents can optimize performance while staying healthy and grounded—on and off the field. Episode Highlights In this episode, Pat O’Malley, Team Captain at Rockford University and coach at NCSA, opens up...

Sports should shape kids, not break them. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio , where we’re all about optimizing performance and minimizing injury for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to do things right and go the distance. Episode Highlights Adam Lane shares why sports matter for athletes, parents, and coaches. He highlights the lessons of teamwork, work ethic, and fun, while stressing the im...

Training two athletes the same way can be the quickest path to injury. Here’s why tailoring every program matters. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we’re all about optimizing performance and minimizing injury for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to do things right and go the distance. Episode Highlights In this episode, Adam Lane takes the mic at Northern Illinois University’s kinesi...

From redshirt struggles to a pro contract in Germany, this is the story of pushing past doubt and staying the course. Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we’re all about optimizing performance and minimizing injury for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to do things right and go the distance. Episode Highlights Former Division One volleyball player Nikos Xydakis shares his journey from si...