The Team Behind the Team

Well renowned coach, Zach Even-Esh, joins Donnie Maib and Mike Hanson to dive into Zach’s perspective as a veteran coach. Key topics discussed include coaching the modern athlete, the impact of training in different environments, the benefits of being a multifaceted coach, and a lot more. As always, Coach Even-Esh will leave you fired up […]

Coach Andrea Hudy and Dr. Phil Wagner hop in the booth to discuss their paths that led them to working in sport, the role of data in performance and insight that data can provide, gaining coaching experience, diagnosing needs of athletes, what makes a good coaching candidate, and much more. Andrea Hudy is entering her […]

Nutrition is an important puzzle piece to performance which led to us to our next guest, University of Texas Director of Performance Nutrition, Amy Culp. Amy discusses her path to becoming a director in addition to establishing a nutrition department at UT. She gives insight into collaborating within the performance model, factors of fueling for […]

Coaches Donnie Maib and Mike Hanson received the privilege to pick the brain of one of the best innovators in sport performance, Coach Dan Fichter. Dan sheds light on his unique approach to training, how he trains the nervous system to improve motor control, strength, and performance. Tune in as he litters this episode with […]

In this episode of The Team Behind The Team, Donnie sits down with the Director of Applied Sport Science at the University of Texas, Travis Vlantes. Donnie and Travis pull back the curtain to discuss a host of topics relating to the emerging field of sport science, including advice for young professionals, a team-first model, […]

This month, Sheri Walters joins Donnie Maib to discuss a performance model from the lens of sport medicine. Sheri shares her professional journey that has led her to Texas A&M and how her philosophy has evolved over the years.  She dives into topics relating to performance versus safety, recovery modalities, return-to-play strategies, collaborating with sport […]

Brett Bartholomew stops by the booth to talk shop with Donnie Maib. Brett dives into a plethora of topics that expand the role of performance coaches. He revisits the intricacies and importance of building buy-in, having transparent communication, and having skin in the game. Other subjects that Brett shares his thoughts on include his influencers, […]

All the way from the land down under, Ben Haines joins Donnie Maib to discuss Ben’s career path, the shaping of his philosophy, working with high school athletes, Ben’s role in utilizing sport science, an integrated approach to performance, the challenge of earning a PhD, mentoring younger coaches, and keeping an open mindset. Ben Haines […]

Donnie dialogues with behavior health specialist, Ashley Harmon. Behavior health is an essential component to performance, yet is seldom spoken about. Ashley educates listeners on the multitude of services that are provided for student-athletes at the University of Texas. Additionally, she covers working collaboratively with a performance team, what mental health is, the power of […]

While visiting the forty-acres, Australian strength & conditioning coach, Andrew Pyke, gets a moment to dialogue with our Director, Donnie Maib. Andrew offers a unique perspective, being from Australia and also wearing many different hats as a teacher, sport coach, and S&C coach. He takes listeners through the vigorous process of becoming a credentialed coach […]

On this episode of The Team Behind The Team, Donnie dialogues with Texas’s very own, Kassi Hardee. Kassi, who currently serves as the athletic trainer for Texas Softball, shares her insight on many topics related to sports medicine in the college setting.  She discusses her team approach to return-to-play, recovery modalities, communication strategies, advice to […]

For the inaugural episode of the Team Behind The Team, we sit down with renowned coach and author, Cal Dietz. Cal sheds light on what he’s been working on, the shift in his competiveness, and a variety of training topics. He discusses the importance of fluid periodization, his views on core bracing, squat depth, and […]