UNRACKED by BridgeAthletic

In this episode of UNRACKED, we sit down with Tom Barry, CEO of Westside Barbell. We dig into the art and science of coaching, the various paths to success in our field, and how to craft your own unique style. In addition, Tom discusses lineage, his favorite coaches since Louie's passing, and what the future looks like for new coaches. 🗣 About UNRACKED: UNRACKED is a live conversation series...

In this episode of UNRACKED, we sit down with Kyle Young, CRO of the USPA and one of the coaches for Team USA Powerlifting, for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of powerlifting. We go deep on Kyle's training philosophy around spine mechanics, breathing, and bracing, as well as foot, ankle, hip, and shoulder function. Whether you’re a strength coach, personal trainer, sport scien...

In this episode of UNRACKED, we sit down with Arianna Luther (Owner of Aero), Natalie Kollars (Owner of Fortis), and Kylie Durkee (Director of Athletic Performance, Indiana University Women's Basketball) for a deep dive into the landscape of Elite Performance. We dig into mentorship, stories about winning and losing buy-in, and the unique perspectives women have in the field. These women are...

Annette Zapp, firefighter, researcher, and all-around badass coach joins us to discuss her approach to training firefighers. In this episode, she breaks down: The realities of our modern fire service men and women How to structure programs for firefighters Where these strategies show up when working with departments The adjustments she makes to fit the lifestyle of firefighters The importance of b...

In this episode of UNRACKED, NFL strength and conditioning coach Josh Nelson breaks down his approach to long-term athletic development in the NFL. You’ll get a deep dive into the methods, mindsets, and systems behind his coaching success at the collegiate, youth, and professional levels. Whether you're a strength coach, personal trainer, or performance professional, this episode is packed wi...

Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on January 14, 2026. Aram Grigorian, nutrition coach, co-host of the Other Side Lifestyle Podcast, and host of the Real Coaches Summit, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack coaching strategies for the general population. In this episode, he breaks down: How to structure programs for clients who aren’t athletes and why traditional metho...

Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on December 18th. Jim Krumpos, Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance at the University of Arizona, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack long-term athletic development in the collegiate setting. In this episode, he breaks down: How long-term athletic development is structured at the collegiate level—and why it still matters...

Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on October 22, 2025. John Quint, Neuromuscular Therapist, Functional Range Systems Instructor, and co-founder of Gain Acces, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack a modern, performance-driven approach to mobility—one that redefines function as a prerequisite for high-level output. In this episode, he breaks down: How internal strength t...

Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on November 19 at 5:30pm EST. John Garrish, founder of South Florida Prep and Director of Athletic Development at North Broward Prep, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack long-term athletic development through the lens of the high school four-year cycle. In this episode, he breaks down: How long-term athletic development is structured...

Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on August 20th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Hunter Schurrer, Vice President of Performance at the University of Health and Performance, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack the systems and mindset behind elite Special Operations human performance. In this episode, he breaks down: How SOF human performance is structured and why it works Where i...

Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on September 30th, 2025 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Erica Mulholland, strength and performance coach specializing in youth female athletes, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack the data, risks, and realities behind the youth ACL epidemic. In this episode, she breaks down: How youth ACL risk develops and why the epidemic continues to grow Wher...

This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on June 25, 2025. Todd Anderson, former NFL athlete and co-founder of Dream Recovery, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack the science and strategy behind sleep as a performance tool. In this episode, he breaks down: What sleep actually is and why it's one of the most undervalued drivers of athletic performance How quality sleep directl...

This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on July 29, 2025. Luka Hocevar, founder of Vigor Ground gyms in Seattle and Slovenia, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack program design for high-performance training. In this episode, he breaks down: How to build training systems that drive long-term athlete development Where progression models and recovery considerations fit into elite pr...

Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on May 28, 2025.  Tom Barry, CEO of Westside Barbell, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack the Conjugate Method and its real-world application across diverse training populations. In this episode, he breaks down: How the Conjugate Method structures training through max effort, dynamic effort, and repetition methods to systematically de...