Real World Coaching Podcast

This week on the podcast we sat down with Trevor Jaffe, one of the most innovative powerlifting coaches in the world. Trevor has coached 11 different athletes to all-time world records, not by following conventional systems, but by building outside-the-box approaches that actually match the athlete in front of him. We got into: -Why unconventional training methods often produce the best long-term...

In this episode, we unpack the overuse of corrective exercise; when “fixing” movement becomes the entire program, and what that might be costing your athletes and clients. We also explore our recent ventures in natural stonelifting and the value of awkward, real-world strength. What happens when you step outside perfectly controlled environments and challenge the body in less predictable ways. Fin...

In this episode, Kelly Starrett gives us a deeper dive into the evolution of mobility training and where it’s headed next. We discuss how mobility work first entered mainstream strength and conditioning, lessons learned along the way, and the pushback and misconceptions the field has faced. We also dive into the nuance of mobility training today and what the future may hold for athletes, coaches,...

In this episode of Real World Coaching, we share the highs and lows of our coaching journeys, highlighting both client horror stories and the victories that kept us going. From tough lessons learned to moments of triumph, we reflect on the challenges that shaped us and the growth that came from it all. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes of coaching, this one’s for you....

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hayden Mitchel, PhD in Pedagogy, to explore a question that doesn’t get asked enough in the fitness industry: Are coaches actually teaching? We dive into the gap between coaching and teaching and why bridging that gap might be the key to helping clients reach a higher level of performance and long-term success. This conversation goes beyond sets and reps. It c...

In this episode, we explore why coaches should intentionally take on “side quests” as part of their professional development. We break down how stepping outside your main role can sharpen skills, reveal blind spots, and accelerate growth when done with purpose. We also reflect on our own experiences with side quests and how to approach them intentionally so they actually translate into better coac...

In this episode, we’re joined by Nick Nilsson to explore how men in their 40s can become true mad scientists of muscle. We break down what’s actually happening to strength, muscle, and recovery with age, why training harder often stops working, and how to intelligently use heavy loads, volume, carries, and recovery to keep building instead of breaking down. A long-term playbook for staying strong...

In Two Coaches, One Playbook, we lay the foundation for everything this podcast stands for. We unpack our goals, vision, and mission, and why we believe coaches need more than recycled systems and surface level advice.