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Episode #91 Meathead Monday: What to Look for When Trying to Find a GOOD Strength Coach

6/29/2020

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/4353152

In this episode Gerry rants on a critical topic... what to look for when trying to find a quality strength coach.

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Episode #90 Building Explosive Lateral Movement and Fielding Tips with San Francisco Giants Bench Coach Kai Correa

6/24/2020

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/4297061

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In this episode Gerry sits down with San Francisco Giants Bench Coach and former Cleveland Indians Infield Coach, Kai Correa.

To start, Gerry has Kai breakdown some simple elements to building better infielders and what goes in to how Kai coaches infielders based on his philosophies.

From there, the two discuss lateral movement and how to build it in athletes as well as some similarities in how Gerry trains sprinting and technique in lateral baseball starts and what Kai looks for in infielders and their movement.

Overall, this discussion takes a look at fielding, lateral movement, building explosive power and movement and bringing strength and sport together effectively.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

Show Timestamps

5:45 - Kai’s Playing Career and Background
10:49 - The Map of Training Infielders
19:40 - Being a Better Programmer
21:06 - Kai’s Journey to Where He Is Today
24:45 - Training for Arm Strength and Bat Speed
30:36 - Drop Step and Kai’s Mindset
42:40 - Reading Hops as an Infielder & Lateral Movement
57:40 - Transfer of Energy from Fielding to Throwing
1:05:00 - Best Advice for Infielders of Each Age Group

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Episode #89 A Look at My Programming Process and Ideal Methods for Program Individualization for Athletes

6/17/2020

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Link: www.buzzsprout.com/238054/4206278

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In this episode Gerry gets the rare chance to be interviewed for the show instead of hosting!

Muscles and Management welcomes on Bryan Eisenberg as he conducts a conversation with Gerry regarding a walk through of his mindset and thought process when programming for athletes.

From the types of software and programming applications used, the testing process each athlete goes through when going through the door and how it all ties together, this conversation hits every area of program design from Gerry's perspective.

Additionally, the conversation tackles how to put together a schedule for a program, the different categories to outline, primary exercise selection and how to determine what focuses will be, and the week- by-week process of varying exercise selection for accessories.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

Show Timestamps:

4:30 - Gerry’s Mindset on Programming
7:15 - Individualized Programming
12:30 - Tracking Data and How to Alter Training Based on Baselines
36:54 - the Problem with Speed & Agility Classes
42:30 - How to Improve Athletes When Dealing with Big Groups
49:00 - Basic Guide for Programming for the First Time
55:35 - Using What Is Available to You
58:00 - Challenges Gerry Faces Today
1:05:55 - What Tools are Building Now

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Episode #88 Meathead Monday: Velocity Based Training- Let's Not Freak out Over a Bar Speed Sensor. Look Beyond the Surface

6/15/2020

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/4172537

In this episode Gerry rants about a comment made about velocity based training and it being a "gimmick."

To start, Gerry takes the listener through the meaning of a gimmick and the very essence of velocity based training when it comes to dynamic-effort lifting for power. He explains that bar speed sensors simply exist to objectively quantify things we have been doing for years with the barbell!

From there, the conversation turns to effective use of velocity based training and the technology that comes with it and how we can use it to accentuate the work we do with our athletes.

To finish up, Gerry discusses why we should be careful on judging the effectiveness of things for athletes based on the needs of power lifters and the major differences between the two in terms of the goals of training and the need to prepare an athlete for sport demands.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

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Episode #87 Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance Pete Dupuis

6/10/2020

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/4098089

In this episode, Gerry welcomes on co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, Pete Dupuis.

Pete handles much of the business side of things for the global sports performance and baseball training brand that is Cressey Sports Performance and has a great perspective for sport and strength coaches who need help advancing their careers.

Additionally, Pete has great takes on college experiences for athletes and what the journey was like that lead him and Eric to start Cressey Sports Performance years ago.

Whether you are a sport coach, strength coach, athlete or even parent, this episode will be great in terms of giving you a well rounded look at the culture of a sports performance gym, the path from college to career and what it takes to make it in life and business.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

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Episode #86 Meathead Monday: Q&A (Significance of certain deadlift variations, Certification advice, S&C for youth athletes, conjugate programming adjustments & MORE!)

6/8/2020

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/4081646

In this episode Gerry answers more questions from social media followers on various topics in strength and conditioning and sports performance.

To start, he addresses the importance of avoiding the slippery slope of trying to become "too specific," with certain lifting variations and our perception of how much impact they can have on sports (sumo deadlifting and pitching in this example).

From there, Gerry discusses some advice for coaches and the certification process and how to navigate it. Then, the conversation shifts to implementing S&C for youth athletes, the best ways to charge/bill clients when you have a training business, adjustments/things learned with conjugate programming and why your squat depth may not be improving but if you should really care as an athlete.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

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Episode #85 Effective Collaboration Between Sport and Strength Coaches with Chad Martin and Drew Watts

6/3/2020

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/4021472

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In this episode Gerry sits down with Chad Martin and Drew Watts of Pitching Performance Lab in Lexington Kentucky.

To start, Gerry has Chad and Drew discuss their respective experiences and how they have led them to the work they do today. Chad discusses his baseball career and time as a pitcher at Indiana University and with the Chicago Cubs, while Drew tells the stories of his college sport career that led to his passions of strength and conditioning.

From there, the two discuss how they collaborate in their efforts to build better pitchers and how Chad relies on Drew to enhance what he can do with the specifics of pitching, and how Drew can improve the work he does with pitchers and build more effective programming with knowledge he gleams from Chad.

The conversation then turns to the fallacies regarding pitchers and not lifting weights, the battle of energy systems and conditioning with sport coaches and pitchers specifically and MUCH more.

Tune in for a well rounded discussion on how sport and strength coaches can best collaborate to the benefit of the athlete.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

Show Timestamps

4:10 - Background on Chad and Drew
6:50 - Chad’s Playing Career & Drew’s Desire to Train Athletes
17:25 - Process for Chad to Increase Velocity
30:20 - Trevor Bauer
31:30 - Picking the Right Things to Change in an Athlete
38:10 - Difficulties in Dealing with Schools or Teams Who Don’t Agree with You
44:25 - How Strong Is Strong Enough?
54:15 - Running Poles & Lactic Acid
1:05:24 - Tony Holler & The Physical Requirements of a Each Sport
1:15:25 - Chad’s Points of Emphasis When Starting with a Pitcher
1:22:25 - Advice for Working Together with Different Coaches
1:28:30 - Final Thoughts

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Episode #84 Meathead Monday: Q&A (Ordering speed, strength and skill work in programming, force-velocity profiling, combining HIIT and resistance training and MORE!)

6/1/2020

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/3990761

In this episode, Meathead Monday is back after a week off and Gerry is back to answer even more of your questions!

To start, Gerry discusses the benefits of building maximum output when it comes to reducing fatigue from general activity in sports. Additionally, he addresses the fears and potential lack of preparation for athletes coming off a long lay-off from sports post quarantine.

From there, the conversations tackles how you can structure your strength/sports performance training and sport/skill training and the hierarchy of sports performance structure. Gerry then discusses how to force-velocity profile athletes without a vertical jump mat, the differences between private/small group and team training settings and the importance of allowing uniqueness of movement for athletes.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

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Episode #83 Jason Spray: Reducing Soft Tissue Injuries After Long Quarantine Layoffs, Programming Plyometrics and How Sport and Strength Coaches Can Work Together to Maximize Skill and Conditioning Work

5/27/2020

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/3937322

In this episode, Gerry welcomes Jason Spray back on the show. Jason is a veteran strength coach who has spent over a decade at the Division I level and has trained multiple NFL pro bowlers such as Tennessee Titan's All-Pros Kevin Byard and Derrick Henry.

To start, Jason dives into the topic of soft tissue injuries during return to play after long lay-offs and how coaches will have to navigate this as athletes return to gameplay after a long lay-off from COVID-19.

From there, Gerry and Jason discuss gimmicks in training, how to program plyometrics (extensive vs. intensive), how to effectively train energy systems and conditioning for sports and why it might not be a good idea for strength coaches to try and directly bring sports into the weight room.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

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Episode #82 Tony Holler Talks All Things Speed, Sprinting Fast to Get Fast, Energy Systems for Team-Sport Athletes & More!

5/19/2020

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/3832892

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In this episode Gerry welcomes on track and field coach Tony Holler to get into the important AND some controversial topics regarding speed development and sports performance for team-sport athletes.

To begin, Tony discusses his core philosophies, and influences when it comes to how he trains his athletes and what has shaped his "feed the cats," mindset regarding speed and the importance of keeping athletes moving at maximum speed to get maximum results. As Tony says best, when trying to get faster, the fatigue so many often seek to show hard work is the enemy of success!

From there, Gerry and Tony go through the importance of sprinting at maximum speed in order to get maximum results and how recovery can have a role in athletes ability to get the most out of their speed work.

To finish up, the conversation turns energy systems for team-sports and breaking down the misconceptions regarding long distance running and how that is NOT ideal for team-sport athletes. As Tony describes, team-sport athletes can have success via stacking aerobic bouts on top of one another to have success in conditioning that has carry over to games. Finally, Gerry asks Tony his opinion on a common sports performance myth: quick feet and misapplication of "agility drills."

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

Show Timestamps

3:00 - How Tony Is Dealing with the Covid Situation
5:30 - Tony’s Influences
12:30 - Tony’s “Style”
16:45 - The Misconceptions in Regards to Sprint Training
25:00 - Dealing with Parents
32:00 - Doing More Doesn’t = More Results
38:30 - Plyometrics
46:15 - Insistence on Aerobic System (Stop Running Poles)
52:25 - Train Sports in a Way That Reflects the Sport’s Needs
1:01:10 - The 40 Yard Dash
1:03:05 - Common Myths
1:08:45 - Lifting During Season
1:12:03 - Introducing Speed Work to Athletes Who Have Only “Played the Game”
1:14:50 - Getting Athletes to Buy In
1:16:45 - Tony’s Final Thoughts

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Episode #91 Meathead Monday: What to Look for When Trying to Find a GOOD Strength Coach

Episode #90 Building Explosive Lateral Movement and Fielding Tips with San Francisco Giants Bench Coach Kai Correa

Episode #89 A Look at My Programming Process and Ideal Methods for Program Individualization for Athletes

Episode #88 Meathead Monday: Velocity Based Training- Let's Not Freak out Over a Bar Speed Sensor. Look Beyond the Surface

Episode #87 Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance Pete Dupuis

Episode #86 Meathead Monday: Q&A (Significance of certain deadlift variations, Certification advice, S&C for youth athletes, conjugate programming adjustments & MORE!)

Episode #85 Effective Collaboration Between Sport and Strength Coaches with Chad Martin and Drew Watts

Episode #84 Meathead Monday: Q&A (Ordering speed, strength and skill work in programming, force-velocity profiling, combining HIIT and resistance training and MORE!)

Episode #83 Jason Spray: Reducing Soft Tissue Injuries After Long Quarantine Layoffs, Programming Plyometrics and How Sport and Strength Coaches Can Work Together to Maximize Skill and Conditioning Work

Episode #82 Tony Holler Talks All Things Speed, Sprinting Fast to Get Fast, Energy Systems for Team-Sport Athletes & More!

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