The NES Experience

Our fiftieth episode tackles why reclassing in high school is a cheat code with special NES athlete guests Qeanu Johnson, Qayvier Johnson, and Chenna Onwuasoanya.  Intro and athlete updates (0:22-3:35). Five reasons why reclassing is a cheat code. 1) More time to develop (3:36-10:46). 2) Extra year of recruiting (10:47-13:41). 3) Play against better competition (13:42-19:23). 4) Northeast Prep Com...

We return after a two and a half month hiatus. While we repaired our malfunctioning camera and audio equipment, Ned has gone deep undercover to investigate the state of High School Lunches. What is really going on in the Cafeteria? Our investigation takes us inside four Connecticut schools. Find out if Ned's pants were able to survive life undercover in the seedy underbelly of the lunchroom or if...

This episode breaks down the College Redshirt Year. Are there benefits? What are the costs? We debunk the white rice Tik Tok. Cold open (00:00-00:15) What are the rules of Redshirting? What is the point of it? (00:16-6:57) Pros of Redshirting (6:58-15:05) Cons of Redshirting (15:06-21:40) White Rice v. Brown Rice Round 2 (21:41-28:30)   NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!  NOW ON YOUTUBE!!...

"Do track, it'll make you faster." But does it? This episode tackles the myth that doing track will make you faster for your other sports. What happens to your body when you run track? Who should run track as a secondary sport? (0:00-15:59) Top Five CT Pizza Places. (16:00-19:14) NES athlete offers and updates. (19:15-47:12) Does Track make you faster?   NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!...

This episode breaks down when you are at your peak during your lifting cycle & how to avoid setbacks.  Ned's pink nails (0:00-4:11). Q1's commitment (4:12-6:48). How to peak at the right time: don't do too much, the 2nd week of the mesocycle, strength & conditioning "challenges," another Hamden Hall ring, what is periodization, downloading sooner, listening to the athlete's mood state, avo...

Carbs. What are they? Why do people hate them? Why hasn't Derek had one since 2004? We break down why you need to eat carbs, which ones are good, and which ones will send you to the seventh circle of hell.  Intro: My name is my name, and D1 National Signing Day (0:00-2:59). This is your life with carbs. The good, the bad and the ugly. Google it (3:00-9:31). Carbs that don't make you fat - Good Car...

Rotational athletes & throwing athletes have different needs than their linear more traditional counterparts. This episode appeals to the baseball players (again), other throwing athletes (quarterbacks and shot putters) golfers, tennis players, and everyone else who rotates and torques for a living.  We lie about our post Halloween Candy consumption (0:00-1:27). Rotational athlete intro (1:28-...

This episode covers Ned's horrific Halloween weight room horror stories and we regurgitate why it's important to not get the flu. Jordan was food poisoned. A Halloween Tiger. (0:00-1:38) Ned's Halloween was as sad as his top five Halloween Candies. (1:39-12:47) Horrific weight room stories. (12:48-19:45). Flu Season. The essentials for prevention: vitamins, sleep, zen. Why it getting the flu blows...

A full episode dedicated to cramping. How to avoid it and how to treat it. (0:00-2:50) Who is hosting our podcast? (2:51-7:02) Seasonal Topic #1 Beta Alanine, the Baseball Off-Season weight gain secret formula. (7:03-11:26) Seasonal Topic #2 Pumpkin Swirl Frozen Coffee of Death and Dismay. (11:27-38:15) Cramping: Why does it happen? When does it happen? Popular Myths, French's Mustard & Pickle...

LABOR DAY NES!!! Three annoying end of Summer complaints & ways you can hit the reset button and parlay bad events into positive workout material. Ned complains on the excessive conditioning work done in football training camp. Math is hard, and high school baseball pitchers need to ramp down not up. The Reset Button. How to get something positive out of a negative situation. 1) Health Issues...

Every athlete is evaluated with a fine tooth comb. This episode dives into why it's important to make good impressions and dominate evaluations. Intro: Recap of the last 2 weeks & Ned pees in Tay's cheerios (00:00-01:29). Why do coaches evaluate you? Ned breaks down the sublet tests coaches use. Don't have Fred Flintstone feet. Evaluators can be mean (01:30-07:48). Get offers by passing evalua...

The dog days of summer are almost here and Ned has found a way to keep his athletes cool. This episode covers the benefits of hot/cold contrast treatments, easy ways to do them at home, and what to avoid.  Intro (0:00-0:54). Ned gets an ice pod and has been on the ice grind (0:55-6:11). Tay's ice bath history {totally skippable} (6:12-7:16). DIY hot/cold contrast methods (7:17-10:53). Why water pu...

When should you workout? Ned dives into what time of day is the best to get a workout in. We discuss the benefits of an early morning workout, and why it is easier to get after it in the evening. Finally, Ned gives the remedy for shin splints and debunks an urban myth. New Segment True or False: You can cure shin splints with a couch and some will-power.   NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!...

This episode of the NES Experience centers on the Transfer Portal, NIL, & Ned's changing opinion on the subject. But first, Ned rescues a new dog. (00:21-07:23). An updated and enlightened conversation on the Transfer Portal, NIL, and the benefits of getting seen (07:24-24:28). Negative Ned makes an appearance to tell us the cons of the portal (24:29-26:58). The Buddy debate (26:59-29:49).   ...

After a brief intro (0:00-1:00) Ned discusses the what to do and what to avoid this Summer Break. Is your college's summer strength packet beneficial? General Templates vs. Specific Individualized Programs. Cookie-cutter workouts and food in the summertime.  Question of the Week: Does Ned like vacations?    NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!   For more information on NES Sports Performanc...

This episode is focused on obesity, and food statistics. Are Cheerios healthier than Eggs? How bad is soda? Before we find out, Ned updates us on what Spring Break is like when you have two daughters under the age of ten.  Spring Break update & Mario Movie Review (0:00-8:14) Obesity & Notable Food Rankings per the US Government (8:15-39:28) Question of the Week: Where does Ned come up with his wor...

This quick edition of the NES EXP focuses on how to increase your exit velocity. First Ned gives a quick update on his high school athletes' forty yard dash times and speaks about the 58th Pick of the NFL Draft. (0:00-05:12) Then Ned quickly breaks down how to increase your exit velocity in Baseball. (5:13- 13:22) Question of the Week: How can you increase your sleep? (13:23-17:17)   NEW EPISODES...

This episode Ned & Tay talk about the School Lunch Experience. Ned's gives his questionable Top 3 School Lunches. Why is school lunch disappointing? What can be done to improve your lunch / eating experience? Do people bring their lunch pails to school anymore? Do kids even eat lunch? Is Ned's phone full of food pictures? Find the answers to most of these questions on this episode of the NES Exper...

This episode begins with a quick breakdown on Tay's personal vendetta with Tuscan, Arizona (00:00-01:54). We have some NES Athlete updates & Ned introduces the new Assistant Performance Coach, Taylor Davis (01:55-02:54). Ned dives into Summer Baseball and AAU Basketball. What are the pros & what are the cons? What kinds of questions should you ask before joining a team?  How many college coaches a...

This episode of the NES EXP centers on Ned's career path. What are the pros and cons of working for the man or having a boss? What are the benefits and challenges of owning your own business and being self-employed? Find out in this episode! Question of the Week: Why does jumping help increase speed?   NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!   For more information on NES Sports Performance ple...

Ned begins the episode with NES athlete updates of Championship and All-American caliber. We get into the weeds on steroids. Spoiler Alert: Ned likes it when his athletes are accused of juicing. Why does he think it's "The Ultimate Compliment." Why do people take steroids? Do they work? What are SARMS? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of the NES Experience and D.A.R...

This episode we are joined by NES Athletes Dickey Kuzia & Justin Guerrera. In this long form version of the NES EXP we cover what's in the NES Secret Sauce that makes the athletes successful. Our baseball players' journey in college strength and conditioning programs. Performance meatloaf, and Ned questions if he'll be run out of business in ten years. We close the episode with a vindictive bang....

Intro - this episode was recorded in-person at the NES Sports Performance Training Facility (00:29-00:56). Reclassing AKA Repeating. The competitive advantage. Why does it help and what to look for in a new high school. It's a hard knock life for quarterbacks and shortstops (00:57-17:59). NIL, but more so the Transfer Portal. Spoiler alert.... Ned's not a fan. Coaches are underpaid (18:00-28:27. Q...

Ned gives an update on the various scholarship offers and commitments for NES Athletes. (00:30-04:22). How long of a break do you need in the off-season? When should you start training for next season? (04:23-17:44). NES Recipe of the Month: The NES Superfood Salad. (17:45-25:34). The NES Athlete Question of the Week: What should you do after throwing to help your arm recover? (25:35-33:40).   TWO...

The first episode of 2023 starts we a bang as we bash a former six-year old who is not good at their craft. Next, Ned discusses when kids should start "lifting weights" and if there is any truth to the rumors that lifting at a young age will stunt your growth. (1:01-15:23). We have a big juicy 2023 NES athlete update. (15:24-24:47). Ned goes incognito in the kitchen and hunts for junk food. (24:48...