The Coach U Podcast

What if the problem isn’t your athletes… but how they’re being coached? In this episode, I sit down with Coach Steven Whyte to break down what actually drives performance in youth athletes—and why the traditional “push harder” approach often misses the mark. We dive into how gamification, competition, and smarter coaching strategies can create real buy-in, better effort, and stronger long-term dev...

Join Coach U as he sits down with Joseph Geletko, owner of TKO Athletic Performance in San Diego, for a fascinating deep dive into the psychological and neurological aspects of speed training. Joe brings a unique perspective as both a speed coach and licensed psychotherapist, working with youth athletes in baseball and soccer while also treating veterans with PTSD. This conversation explores how u...

In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, Coach U sits down with Seamus Sullivan—Performance Health Coach, co-host of The Macro Perspective, and leader at Cenegenics Beverly Hills. Together, they dive deep into what optimal health really means and how to simplify your wellness journey. 💡 What You'll Learn: What biomarkers are and why blood panels matter How to actually use your Oura Ring, Garm...

Unleashing Mental Performance: Insights with Krystina Bertolone | CoachU Podcast In this episode of the CoachU Podcast, host Coach U dives into the realm of mental performance with Krystina Bertolone, owner and founder of Game Changers Mental Performance. They explore the importance of mental toughness, resilience, and the impact of mindset on daily life and sports performance. Key topics include:...

Join Coach U and exercise physiologist Ken O’Shea in uncovering the profound impact of breath work on both athletic performance and mental health. Delve into breathing techniques that enhance endurance, reduce stress, and promote well-being. Explore the strategic application of nasal breathing in sports performance, pain management, and how self-massage aids in muscle recovery. With insights into...

Unlocking Game Speed with Multidirectional Expert Jason Feairheller | Coach U Podcast In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, we are joined by Jason Feairheller , a multidirectional speed expert and host of the Game Speed Podcast. Jason shares his journey into the sports performance industry, his favorite TV shows, and music interests. We delve into various aspects of athletic performance, discuss...

In this info packed episode of the Coach U Podcast, we're joined by Eric Yavarone and Noah Huff from 5 Tool Connection, an organization dedicated to athlete development through tailored training programs. Our guests share invaluable insights into the science of honing athletic performance, focusing on body movement analysis and individualized program design to propel athletes toward their pea...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Coach U Podcast, where we bring you the latest insights from the world of coaching and sports performance. In this episode, our host, Coach U, is joined by the incredible Alan Dean, head performance coach for Great Britain Baseball and seasoned strength and conditioning coach with over 30 years of experience. Get ready to dive deep into the world of athletic de...

In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, movement specialist Lee Taft shares valuable insights on the connection between fundamental movements, speed development, and athletic performance. Taft's expertise extends beyond traditional speed coaching, as he emphasizes the crucial role of fundamental movement patterns in building a strong base for athletes.  Let's explore the key takeaways fr...

Welcome back to the Coach U Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us: Dr. Donald Mull. Watch/Listen on --> YouTube   Dr. Mull is here to share his insights and experiences on the current state of the medical system and the importance of collaboration in the health and fitness industry. Dr. Mull starts by addressing the challenges of high demand and long wait times in...

Welcome to the Coach U Podcast, where today's episode features an in-depth conversation with Chris Martin, Coordinator of Minor League Strength and Conditioning for the Houston Astros. Join Coach U and Chris as they delve into the world of sports performance, rehab, and strength training in baseball. In this episode, Chris shares valuable insights on the use of caffeine for performance enhanc...

In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, host Coach U is joined by guest Dr. Josh Heenan, a renowned expert in strength and conditioning. The focus of this episode is on various aspects of training, movement, and orthopedics. Dr. Heenan begins by stressing the importance of controlling the spine during deadlifts and squats. He explains that maintaining a neutral spine while picking up a load and co...

On this episode of Coach U Podcast, we delve into the importance of screening athletes to understand their physical capabilities and identify areas for improvement. Our guest, Dr. Sean Drake , emphasizes that screening is not about predicting injury but rather determining what an athlete can and cannot do. He highlights the need for coaches to adapt their methods and not dismiss athletes with phys...

Todays conversation features Julia Glanz R.D. - hormone nutritionist ALL FEMALE athletes need to listen to this conversation.  It is full of insights to help you throughout your menstruation cycle.  We cover the key points pertaining to training and nutrition during the menstruation cycle, how to maximizing gut microbiome health, relative energy deficiency (pertains to everyone) which is crucial f...

In today's conversation we talk to Nate Shemtov, a fellow strength coach and entrepreneur.  His path has lead him to exactly where he intended.  Find out how Nate built his path by putting himself in the best positions he could and taking advantage of every single opportunity.     A couple of talking points include: " I left a really comfortable situation." " I want to make sur...

This episode features a conversation with Brandon McDaniel, the Vice President/Director of Player Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Brandon oversees a lot of departments including, but not limited to nutrition, physical therapy, performance training, scouting,  and athletic training.  All of these departments play a crucial role in helping the Dodgers players play at their highest levels. ...

In the conversation with Mike Garrett, we talk all things business, the life of an entrepreneur, what he learned from watching his father lead 3000 men at a time for the United States Marine Corps, how to take ownership for yourself, and the reality of becoming great takes discipline and consistency.  We cover A LOT in this, but here are the bullet points. you want to be in an environment that bri...

Dr. Ryan Chow show notes This coversation is with Dr. Ryan Chow, DPT.  Ryan is a physical therapist.  He is the owner of Reload PT , located in New York City.   His clinic does not just do stem and heat.  They believe in teaching the foundations of movement in order to help their population accomplish their goals, whether to get back to the NFL, or to get rid of pain, Ryan and his team have a fant...

This conversation features Nick Tintle, who is a world class lacrosse coach, former pro, and college player (University North Carolina).  He is on a mission to help others.  Nick has been through quite a lot in his life.  Listen in as he gives us insight into how he has taken the most painful times in his life and turn them into a positive outcome, by helping others. Nick shares his story about wh...

This episode features a conversation with Eric Chessen.  Eric created Autism Fitness, which is an educational company that teaches anyone working with the autistic community how to communicate, manage, train or teach the autistic population.   Eric also makes training equipment through his second company, Stronger Than U .  His main goal is to make more compact, yet super efficient equipment (made...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Frank Benedetto about his experiences throughout his career in the medical field.  He touches on why he thinks our medical system sucks and what he is doing to improve it.  Frank is a board certified physical therapist and has experienced unfortunate situations, both personally and professionally.  He talks about these experiences, one of which was his father dying...

Blood Flow Restriction Training has attracted an increasing amount of attention in the last decade in the US. However, work has focused on rehabilitation from musculo-skeletal injuries and improvement in strength and fitness for Olympic and Professional athletes. It is recognized that regular exercise and good nutritional practice are the “medicines” for health and fitness. We can take the lessons...

About our guest! T oday’s guest is Will Waterman, who is the Head of performance and sports science for Proteus Motion .  He has been in the training industry for over 10 years in some capacity, including as a physical therapist and a strength coach.  Will is also a former athlete, where he competed at a national level for olympic weightlifting, as well as cycling and triathlons. What is Proteus?...

  Today’s episode features an awesome conversation I had with Dr. Craig Liebenson.  As you will come to find out, Dr. Liebenson is the director of LA sport and spine and he is the co-founder of first principles of movement.  Dr. Liebenson has a very curious mind, which is why I had to have him on for an interview. Our conversation revolves around human movement and health.  In this interview, we d...

This is the second half of my conversation with Coach Justin Kavanaugh.  We discuss how he met Jason Rogers, the obstacles they faced, and how to break down a sprint.   Coach Justin Kavanaugh is a prolific sports performance coach, entrepreneur and high level business coach.  He has coached over 50,000 athletes and most recently went to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a coach of Jason Rogers.   In this...