Parisi Podcast

In this episode of the Parisi Performance Podcast , host Casey Lee sits down with strength coach Brian Roy to explore the realities of coaching athletes in lifestyle and high-skill sports like BMX freestyle. Drawing from his experience working with Olympic-level athletes, Brian shares why traditional periodization models often fail, how athlete buy-in is earned through time and trust, and why comm...

In this episode of the Parisi Performance Podcast , host Casey Lee sits down with Doctor of Physical Therapy KC Carey for an in-depth conversation on how pain, injury, and movement are often misunderstood in both rehab and performance settings. KC explains why pain does not always equal tissue damage, how movement variability plays a critical role in long-term resilience, and where traditional reh...

In this episode of the Parisi Performance Podcast , host Casey Lee sits down with Parisi Master Coach and elite strongman Chad Coy to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in performance training: conditioning for strength athletes. From strongman competitions and football to general strength-based populations, Chad explains the difference between event-specific conditioning and building a t...

How do performance coaches take research off the page and apply it inside a real training session? In Part 2 of this two-part series, Parisi Podcast host Casey Lee dives into how coaches can translate sports science into practical, athlete-centered coaching decisions. Casey breaks down why research should guide—but never dictate—training, how to filter studies based on population and relevance, an...

How should performance coaches actually use research—without getting lost in the weeds or blindly following the latest study? In this episode of the Parisi Podcast, host Casey Lee kicks off Part 1 of a two-part series on applying research in strength and conditioning. Casey explains how research should serve as a “North Star” for coaches, helping guide decisions while still respecting coaching exp...

If you were starting your performance coaching career from scratch in 2026, where would you begin? In this solo episode of the Parisi Podcast , host Coach Casey Lee answers a powerful question from a young coach entering the industry: “If you had to start over today, what would you do differently?” Drawing from years of experience hiring, mentoring, and developing coaches, Casey outlines a simple...

In this solo episode of the Parisi Podcast, host Casey Lee tackles one of the most requested topics in performance coaching: speed programming. Drawing from years inside the Parisi Speed School system, Casey outlines three major inefficiencies he sees coaches struggle with—lack of organizational structure, over-reliance on training tools, and misunderstanding progression in speed development. He e...

As 2026 approaches, Casey Lee kicks off a special solo episode of the Parisi Podcast to share his unfiltered take on what’s truly hot and not in the performance coaching industry. Drawing from conversations across the Parisi network and years of experience on the coaching floor, Casey dives into the practical role of AI, the shift away from overcoaching toward environmental solutions, the resurgen...

In this episode, host Casey Lee welcomes Luke Rapaport, strength and conditioning coach at Team Moljo, for a wide-ranging conversation on the realities of building a career in sports performance. Luke shares his transition from collegiate soccer player to full-time coach, emphasizing how confidence, belief, and learning to apply — not just understand — the science are critical to long-term success...

In this solo episode, Coach Casey recaps his training for two ultramarathons completed just weeks apart—a 12-hour 50K in Vermont and the BPN “Survive the Night” 50-miler in Texas. Instead of focusing on the races themselves, he breaks down the three Parisi Speed School principles that shaped his entire prep: keeping weekly speed work to sharpen neurological output, maintaining total-body strength...

In this episode, host Casey Lee sits down with returning guest Antonio Federico , owner of the Vermont Parisi Speed School, for a powerful conversation on the real work of coaching. Beyond programming and performance cues, the duo explores the philanthropic side of the profession: becoming mentors, role models, and safe spaces for youth athletes navigating life both on and off the field. Antonio s...

In Part 2 of this AMA-style episode, host Casey Lee picks up where he left off, answering the remaining eight questions from his 15-question deep dive into all things coaching, speed, and professional development. Casey shares his go-to acceleration drill, breaks down the modern reality of multi-sport athletes, explains why his views on absolute strength have evolved, and opens up about handling a...

In this solo episode, host Casey Lee takes you inside Part 1 of a two-part AMA series, tackling the first seven questions submitted by the Parisi Affiliate Network, All Access coaches, and listeners across social media. From the biggest mistakes parents and young athletes make, to when kids should begin strength training, to the real difference between speed and conditioning, Casey breaks down eac...

In this episode of the Parisi Podcast, host Casey Lee sits down with Sara Headley, FNP-C , owner of Mint Health in Waterbury, Vermont —and Casey’s own primary care provider. Sara shares her remarkable journey from collegiate rower to professional cyclist, to ER nurse, and now to opening her own preventative-focused primary care practice. Together, they dig into what traditional healthcare often mi...

In this episode of The Parisi Podcast , host Casey Lee welcomes back a listener favorite, Antonio Federico , owner of the Parisi affiliate in Vermont, for a deep dive into the role of training systems in performance coaching. Together they unpack the value of structure, the pitfalls of “system hopping,” and how to blend multiple frameworks without losing your coaching identity. From FMS to FRC to...

In this episode of the  Parisi Podcast , host  Casey Lee  sits down with  Lily McCabe , Events Specialist at  BIVO , a performance hydration brand based in Richmond, Vermont. Casey and Lily dive into the art of building authentic communities around both brands and products—exploring how to get involved locally, foster meaningful connections, and align core values with comm...

In this episode, Casey Lee sits down with board-certified sports dietitian Lindsay Distel for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about what nutrition coaching really looks like. Lindsay shares her journey into dietetics, shaped by her own health challenges and passion for sport, and breaks down the difference between a “nutritionist” and a registered dietitian—spoiler: it’s a lot more than handi...

In this insightful episode, Casey Lee returns to Parisi Vermont for a candid discussion with owner and longtime coach Antonio Federico on one of the most challenging—and essential—aspects of youth sports performance: communicating with parents. Together, they explore the misconceptions around “sports-specific” training, how to explain the difference between practice and true athletic development,...

What’s it really like behind the scenes as a strength coach in professional baseball? In this episode, Casey Lee talks with Kevin Guild, Vermonter, gym owner, and former strength coach with the Oakland Athletics organization. Kevin shares his path from Division III pitcher to pro sports, the challenges of job security and constant travel, and why he ultimately chose to step away from Major League...

In this episode, Casey Lee welcomes back returning guest Antonio Federico, owner of Parisi Vermont, for a deep dive into what he calls the athlete’s hierarchy of needs . Together, they explore the essentials that go beyond speed and strength—from discipline and consistency, to nutrition, quality sleep, proper movement mechanics, and even emotional intelligence. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or a...

In this episode, Bill Parisi sits down with Dr. Ian Jeffreys—renowned professor, author, and current president of the NSCA—to explore the evolving landscape of strength and conditioning. They discuss the importance of connecting cutting-edge research with real-world coaching, building global awareness of the profession’s value, and embracing systems thinking to tackle complex challenges like injur...

In this episode of the Parisi Performance Podcast, Steve Leo—head track and cross country coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University and longtime Parisi Speed School Master Coach—joins Casey to play a game of “overrated, underrated, or properly rated.” Steve weighs in on sled sprints, wickets, mini hurdles, agility ladders, and data-driven tech, explaining how he categorizes training days, balances i...

Breaking into the sports performance industry can feel overwhelming — part-time hours, financial stress, and the constant grind of building your reputation. In this episode, Coach Casey Lee pulls from his 16+ years of experience to outline five key strategies for navigating the first five years in the field. From training everyone and gradually niching down, to saying yes to opportunities, asking...

In this episode, Casey sits down with Katalin Rodriguez-Ogren — martial artist, fitness entrepreneur, and owner of the legendary POW Gym in Chicago. Katalin reflects on founding one of Chicago’s first boutique gyms, why she integrated the Parisi Speed School into her business, and how sports performance training benefits everyone from youth athletes to adults over 50. She opens up about navigating...

In this AMA-style episode of The Parisi Podcast , Casey takes on your biggest performance questions—unpacking the myths that just won’t die, the advice he wishes he could give his rookie-coach self, and the underrated drills every athlete should be doing. He also looks ahead to what performance training might look like in 2035, shares the strangest coaching tip that actually worked, and even build...