The Staff Meeting

The conversation covers the transition to Black Sheep Performance, the motivation behind the transition, the differentiation between training and coaching, the influence of influential coaches, the importance of strain and training identity, building relationships and transparency, and the overemphasis on strength training. The focus shifts to training philosophy, the influence of influential coac...

The conversation delves into the impact of nutrition on performance, transitioning to nutrition coaching, the importance of nutrition coaching, bridging the gap in nutrition, the credibility of walking the walk, the impact of nutrition on athletes, nutrition for morning training, balanced nutrition and tracking, dieting for performance vs. body composition, carb cycling for athletes, and micronutr...

In this episode, Tyler Franklin shares his innovative approaches to athletic training, conditioning, and youth development, emphasizing the importance of intentional programming, creativity in drills, and fostering a growth mindset among athletes.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Spring Break Vibes 01:06 Rapid Fire Conditioning Segment 04:29 Creativity in Conditioning Drills 08:48 Skills Transf...

The conversation covers a range of topics related to speed development, coaching autonomy, and the integration of speed training with football practice. The speakers discuss the importance of resistance sprinting, the progression of sprint training, and the precision required in speed training to avoid interference with football practice. They also emphasize the need for collaboration and communic...

Marty Frascogna, co-founder of NU/KE Hydration, shares the journey of creating a clean and purposeful sports drink for youth athletes. From his background in sports and law to the inspiration behind NU/KE, the conversation delves into the birth of the product, its development process, and the differentiation in the market. The conversation covers the marketing strategy focused on youth athletes, t...

The conversation begins with an introduction and announcement of a partnership with NU/KE Hydration, followed by a discussion on the development of the Kleros platform. The partnership with Nuke Hydration is highlighted as a significant achievement, and the development of the Kleros platform is explored in detail, emphasizing its vision and purpose. The conversation delves into the importance of s...

The conversation covers various aspects of training philosophy, program structure, and training methods for high school and middle school athletes. It emphasizes the importance of consistency, competition, and a holistic approach to training. The use of technology and periodization is also discussed. Takeaways Consistency and competition are key elements of a successful training program. A holisti...

The conversation covers the transition to Auburn University, the role of Director of Applied Science and Speed Development, recruiting and player development, conditioning and skill development, and the training schedule and volume management. The key takeaways include the importance of balancing chaos and conditioning, skill development and volume, and competition and high-stress environments in...

The conversation delves into the training philosophies of the hosts, emphasizing the importance of speed, explosiveness, and violence in their approach. They discuss non-negotiables in training, the off-season training approach, nutrition, weight gain, and the allocation of performance minutes. The hosts also share their future plans for the podcast and invite guests to share their insights. Takea...

The conversation delves into the importance of context in coaching, training, and performance evaluation. It explores the impact of context on testing, potentiation, and the development of young athletes. The discussion also highlights the significance of context in data interpretation and the adaptation of training programs to fit the needs of different athlete groups. The conversation delves int...

The Staff Meeting Podcast, hosted by George Adams and Dr. Dan Mullins, is a platform for real conversations and practical insights into coaching, training, and leadership. The podcast aims to provide a space for open dialogue and diverse perspectives in the field of sports coaching and performance training. George and Dan share their coaching backgrounds, training philosophies, and the development...