The OTA Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, Coach Chris shares valuable advice for aspiring coaches looking to start their coaching business from scratch. He emphasizes the importance of finding a mentor who is already successful in the field and learning from their experience. By closing the experience gap quickly, young coaches can accelerate their growth and achieve success sooner. OTA University (Get The...

In this episode of the OTA Podcast, Coach Chris dives into the three main pipelines for generating leads in your gym or coaching business. Learn about effective online strategies, the importance of offline relationships, and how to leverage your current clients for in-house referrals. Whether you're an in-person or online coach, these practical tips and proven techniques will help you continuo...

In this insightful podcast episode, Coach Chris Barnard delves into the topic of when to start training youth athletes. Drawing from his own experience with his 4-year-old son, he discusses the importance of incorporating basic training in a fun and playful manner, focusing on fundamental movement patterns at a young age. The NEW Way to Train Youth Athletes (In 90 Days) 👉🏼 https://youthperforman...

Coach Chris discusses the benefits of group training versus one-on-one coaching, emphasizing the advantages of group settings for both athletic performance and business success. He provides insights into how group dynamics can enhance competition and performance, while also addressing concerns about individualized attention. OTA University (Get The Most Up To Date Training Methods For All Sports)...

In this episode of the podcast, Coach Chris Barnard takes us through the 7 books that have had the most profound impact on his career as a performance coach. Drawing from his own experiences and training principles, Coach Chris provides valuable insights into the world of strength and conditioning. OTA University (Get The Most Up To Date Training Methods For All Sports) 👉🏼 https://otauniversity....

Coach Chris Barnard reveals the two essential elements that distinguish elite athletes from the rest: unwavering presence and a relentless competitive drive. Drawing from his coaching experience, he shares insights on how cultivating these traits can propel athletes to the top of their game. Tune in as we explore the secrets behind dominance in sports. The NEW Way to Get Agility And Speed (In 90 D...

In this podcast episode, Coach Chris explores core training for athletes, emphasizing four essential trunk patterns: flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation. He recommends addressing these patterns weekly for a well rounded core training routine. The core training progresses through three phases: Phase 1 focuses on anti-movements, like planks and supermans, to establish stability and str...

In this podcast episode, Coach Chris Barnard shares valuable insights on how coaches can improve their conversion rate when signing up new clients at their gym. He begins by emphasizing the importance of sales skills for coaches who want to grow their business. His ultimate goal is to help coaches create an effortless sales process that significantly increases the chances of converting potential c...

In this podcast, Coach Chris shares his unique take on training soccer/fútbol players for elite performance. He's all about finding the sweet spot between on-field action and targeted exercises that build strength, power, and core stability. Instead of just piling on more of what players already do during practice and games, he focuses on mobility, absolute strength, and plyometrics. And guess...

In this episode of the podcast, Coach Chris Barnard delves into the topic of strength programming for athletes. With the abundance of information available online, Coach Barnard highlights how strength training has become increasingly complex. However, he advises coaches to resist the temptation of incorporating too many different modalities and methodologies into their programming, emphasizing th...

Todays podcast discusses simple programming to maximize linear speed. The coach breaks down a 4-day split to focus on this: Day 1 (Plyometrics): Focus on horizontal force with exercises like broad jumps, single leg broad jumps, resisted jumps, and pogos. This directly translates to acceleration in the first 10 yards of sprinting. Day 2 (Sprinting): Work on acceleration drills for 10 yards. Focus o...

In this episode, Coach Barnard shares three crucial tips for coaches to enhance their effectiveness in serving athletes. The first tip introduces the LEADER acronym system, emphasizing a systematic approach to teaching movements with a consistent cadence of Lead, Educate, Advise, Demonstrate, Execute, and Resolve. The second tip underscores the importance of active coaching, presenting the 100Q me...

In this episode, we dive into the importance of in-season training for athletes. It is crucial for athletes to maintain their athleticism throughout the season, and in-season training plays a key role in achieving this. By focusing on speed, power, and strength, athletes can prevent a decline in their performance. OTA University 👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcast OTA PRO 👉🏼 https://overtimea...

In this weeks episode, Coach Chris discusses OTA's strategy for filling your gym up with athletes. He explains having the right infrastructure in place in order to execute the methods we use to attract athletes and become the go to gym in your area. Come with a pen and paper. Enjoy. OTA University 👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcast OTA PRO 👉🏼 https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

In this podcast, Coach Chris discusses what he believes is the missing piece or holy grail for developing athletic performance - developing the lower limb, especially the foot and ankle complex. He argues that while coaches typically program strength training, plyometrics, speed, agility, mobility and corrective exercises, they often lack programming and understanding of how to truly develop the l...

In this episode, Coach Chris shares his expertise on training athletes using bodyweight exercises. He begins by explaining the background behind his Athletic Calisthenics program, which he created over a decade ago to help athletes train even when they have limited or no equipment access. Coach Chris dives into the key principles for developing speed, agility, and power, emphasizing that these pri...

In this episode, Coach Chris Barnard dives into the vital concept of "general prep phase" training for all athletes during the off-season. He emphasizes its significance in building work capacity and improving range of motion before progressing to more intense training. Throughout this phase, the focus is on enhancing mobility, flexibility, and strength with full-range motion exercises....

This episode explores youth speed development for athletes aged 4 to 12, emphasizing four crucial factors. First, it highlights the importance of building strength through exercises such as squats and lunges, progressing to more advanced moves as they grow. Strength development enhances their mechanics and sprint efficiency. Second, it discusses the significance of plyometric exercises, like pogo...