The Coaches Corner University Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with MAP Coach Jaden Lacaria for a good o’l fashioned Q&A session. Jaden has a bachelors degree in Physical Activity and Coaching Specialization along with a Masters degree in Sports Coaching both from The Ohio State University. Jaden has been training for 15yrs. He has competed in powerlifting for 6yrs in both multi ply and raw and is also nationally qualified in b...

In this episode, I sit down with Special Assistant Head Coach at the University of Alabama, Ron McKeefery. Ron is an internationally recognized leader in strength and conditioning, known for his ability to develop elite athletes and build high-performance training programs. With decades of experience coaching at the collegiate and professional levels, he has worked with top-tier organizations, inc...

This week, I sat down with the owner and head coach of Fifth Power Fitness, Quinto (Quinn) Hood. Coach Quinn is a championship-level powerlifter and certified fitness coach dedicated to transforming busy professionals into their strongest, most resilient selves. With over three years of coaching experience and NASM certifications in personal training and nutrition, he helps clients go beyond conve...

In this episode, I sit down with Coach, Personal Trainer and Owner of Personal Trainer U, Jason Colley. With 15 years of unwavering commitment to the fitness industry, Jason brings an exceptional blend of academic expertise and real-world knowledge to every client he serves. Born and raised in Chicago, Jason’s journey toward becoming a premier personal trainer was not only driven by academic excel...

In this episode, I sit down with the Head Coach for Sports Performance Arizona State University Football, Joe Connolly. Joe is a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC), who has revolutionized ASU’s sports performance program by implementing individualized, cutting-edge training systems, incorporating advanced technology, and cultivating a dynamic team across nutrition, sports science, and p...

In this episode, I am joined by Head Coach and Founder of Premier Performance, Michael Elrod Erickson.  Michael is a very bright young coach who embodies the lifetime learner mentality and always seeks to have his opinions challenged.  He offers online coaching and programming for powerlifters and strength training enthusiasts. Michael is also assistant coach for Team USA Powerlifting in the IPL,...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Lewis to discuss her work on motivation and the connection between mental health and fitness.  Dr. Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist and certified addictions counselor with a passion for fitness and wellness. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology and a doctorate in counseling and sport psychology. She owns and operates Dr. Lewis...

In this episode of the CCU podcast, I sit down with Dr. Mike T Nelson, Owner & "Talent" of Extreme Human Performance to dive into his new book “Triphasic 2” co-written with Cal Dietz.  We go in hard on the philosophies espoused within the Triphasic system and how it’s evolved over time using the most cutting edge research.  Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanati...

In this episode, I sit down with someone I consider to be a mentor of mine - a person who was a massive influence on me as a coach early on in my career, from the way he carried himself in the weight room to the professional curiosity he approached his work.  Cam Davidson’s resume speaks for itself at this point. Cam is in his 4th year as the director of strength and conditioning at Colorado Colle...

In this episode, I sit down with Strength Coach and Physiotherapist, Daniel Frankel.  Daniel and I met when he was in his first year of undergraduate studies at Queen’s University, while I was serving as the school’s first Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.  Since then, Daniel has gone on to become a Physiotherapist and transitioned away from the conventional in-clinic model to launch Propel Fi...

In this episode, I sit down with Nate Harvey. Nate and I first met at a powerlifting meet in Rochester, NY and when he was serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Buffalo, I’d always beg him to come and let me train in the school’s weight room to break up my 8hr drive to and from Ottawa and Pittsburgh.  We go WAY back! Nate developed his vast athletic history as th...

In this episode, I sit down with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Lars Stevenson.  Lars works closely with Justin Kavanaugh and acts as the lead Physical Therapist for AthleteHQ.  Lars has a deep fascination with the human body and its adaptability, which has shaped his career journey as he learns over the years. With a background as a strength and conditioning coach, Lars has trained athletes of all s...

In this episode, I sit down with Strength and Conditioning Legend, Joe Kenn aka. “Coach House.”  If you’re a strength coach and you don’t know who Joe Kenn is, just know that you’ve brought shame to your family.  House is the Owner President of Big House Power and Vice President of Performance Education at Dynamic Fitness and Strength. Joe’s resume is too long to list in a podcast caption, but suf...

In this episode, I sit down with Women’s Strength Coach, Mia Harris.  Mia Harris is the owner of The Strength Girl, holds a Degree in Kinesiology and Health & Fitness Promotion, and is also a CSEP- Certified Personal Trainer. Mia helps high-achieving, ambitious women ditch the scale & weight-loss obsession by helping you learn how to fall in love with lifting weights while also taking care...

In this episode, I sit down with coach Ryan Taylor, the owner of Dynamis Athletic.  Ryan has worked as a personal trainer for nearly 12 years, winning Movati’s Trainer of Excellence in 2022 and founded Dynamis Athletic in March of 2023. Ryan has been teaching with The Exercise Mechanic since October of 2023 and is the co-creator of the Hypertrophy Intensive Course. Outside of coaching and teaching...

In this episode, I sit down with Andre Benoit for a more x’s and o’s conversation, but we can’t get too far from “uncle stories.”  Andre’s first appearance on the podcast can be found HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jepoivsLTig&pp=ygUcYW5kcmUgYmVub2l0IGNhb2FjaGVzIGNvcm5lcg%3D%3D  After earning a degree in Physical Education from the University of Calgary, Andre worked closely with renown...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chris “Marv” Marvin.  Dr. Christopher (MARV) Marvin DC has been involved in health, wellness and fitness for over 17 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Sonoma State University and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College West in San Jose, California as class valedictorian.  Dr. Marv acquired extensive experience in the physi...

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Yores, another connection made at the SWIS Symposium.  Daniel is a personal trainer from Toronto. He coaches clients both online and in person to lose body fat, build muscle and get stronger. For Daniel, fitness is the catalyst to make everything else in life better, and this is the base of his fitness philosophy. He also hosts “The Daniel Yores Podcast” and...

In this episode, I sit down with World Class Strongman Competitor and Coach, Chad Coy.  Chad is a graduate of Purdue University where he studied Ex Phys and Nutrition. He currently serves as the Director of Affiliate Development for the PARISI Speed School as well as a master coach and educator for the Network. He owns Strength Captain, an online training service focused on strongman/strongwoman....

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Bagley, head trainer of Long Haul Fitness and trainer at Destination Dallas looking to climb the ranks of the bodybuilding coaching world.  Nick was a previous guest on the podcast, and today we look to dive into training execution optimization, adding value to the coaching industry on social media and how coaching females differs from coaching males. We discu...

In this episode, I sit down with my great friend, Co-Founder of Fortify Health Coaching, Meredith Paci to discuss a topic that is becoming more and more poignant.  All too often, our clients are dealing with issues that they’re unable to pinpoint that, unbeknownst to them, are preventing them from not only achieving their results, but actually feeling as good as they can be.  Today, we’re going to...

In this episode, I sit down with the owner of Kodiak Barbell, Stuart Locke.  I coached Stuart for almost 6 years and have seen him grow into one of the most well known coaches in the powerlifting space.   Stuart suffered bi-lateral quad tendon ruptures 6 weeks before me and we were both struggling to find helpful and relevant information during the recovery process.  After navigating the rehab our...

In this episode, I sit down with my great friend and my former business partner with Coaches Corner U, Tony Montgomery to discuss his research in psychology, human behaviour and how that impacts the coaching process. Tony is a 3rd year PhD in the department of kinesiology, applied health, and recreation at Oklahoma State University. His primary research interests are in utilizing exercise and psyc...

In this episode, I sit down with my wife, Olivia Oneid, IFBB Wellness Pro and Co-Owner of Master Athletic Performance to answer your questions. Olivia is an IFBB Wellness Pro, she holds the Canadian records in squat and deadlift in the 75kg weight class and is ranked 13th in Canada. She holds an Honors BSc in Kinesiology, diploma in Health & Fitness, NCI L2 Nutrition Coach & Hormone Specia...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dylan Seeley DC to discuss some of the cutting edge experimentation with vision training, breathwork and autonomic regulation.  As always Dylan is leading the way integrating the new school and the old school within different populations - the definition of being “evidence-based” and client centered. Dylan worked under legendary speed coach Justin Kavanaugh as...