All Things Strength & Wellness

Episode 267: Rua Gilna - life, professional development, pain, movement, and PRI

This episode's guest is my long time friend Rua Gilna from Bua Fitness. 
Rua Gilna has over 14 years of experience in the Fitness Industry in roles ranging from training elite level athletes, training the average Joe, managing prestigious gyms, consulting in difficult injury rehab cases and leading education for teams of 30+ trainers to designing and lecturing on Europe's highest level training certification courses. 
Rua is constantly studying cutting edge training and rehabilitation techniques as well as consulting with and for other rehab professionals in the New York City Area. He regularly teaches seminars for fitness professionals on integration of rehab principles and injury prevention.He has a background in martial arts, gymnastics, breakdancing and yoga among other things. His passion for helping people stems from his own journey through fitness and the confidence it gave him and his desire to help as many people live life pain free and to the fullest.
On this episode Rua and I discuss:
Rua's background 
Rua's experience with PRI
We talk relative motion and orientation 
Rua talks about his experience of when Ron Hruska put an appliance in his mouth, and the sensory impact this had on him
We discuss dental appliances
I ask Rua, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was a great discussion with Rua and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,RB
 
Show Notes:
Twitter - @RuaGilna
Facebook - Rua Gilna
Instagram - thebiomechanist
Linkedn - Rua Gilna
 
Podcasts Mentioned:
DGR Podcast #50: Rua Gilna on concussions, craniums, and PRI
Fractal Biomechanics - Listen, Learn, Leverage #2: Losing your loved ones, mental health, making a statement and much more, with Rua Gilna
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
David Grey
Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
Ron Hruska
PRI Primary courses
Gary Cook
Kelly Starrett
Bill Hartman
Michelle Boland
Pat Davidson
Jennifer Poulin 
Boyle's Law
Frans Bosch
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Charles Poliquin
Howard Hindin
James Anderson
Mike Cantrell 
Aleena Kanner
Hruska Clinic - Recommended Shoe List
Daniella Rutner
Sean Light 
Dalai Lama
Abraham Lincoln
Shirley Sahrmann
Mable Todd

Episode 266: Pat Davidson - Healing and growing from life’s traumas

On this episode Pat and I discuss:
The last 2 years of Pat's life 
What's next? 
This was a great discussion with Pat and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,RB
 
Show Notes:
Twitter - @dr_patdavidson
Facebook - Pat Davidson
Instagram - Pat Davidson
 
Podcasts Mentioned:
The Self Made Podcast Actions speak louder than words with Pat Davidson 
 
Books Mentioned:
It - Stephen King
The Body Keeps the score
What happened to you
The Trauma of everyday life
Behave
Thinking fast and slow
Polyvagal Theory 
CandidePeople and Resources Mentioned:
Robert Sapolsky
Socrates 
 

Episode 265: Matt Tometz - Speed development and load-velocity profiling

This episode's guest is Matt Tometz.Matt is a sport science coordinator/sports performance coach at TC Boost Sports Performance in Northbrook, Illinois. With a speed development background and a fascination for data, it’s his daily challenge to combine the art of coaching with the science of data for his athletes of all ages and sports. Outside the facility, Matt creates educational content for coaches and professionals, including his podcast “The Talking Shop Podcast.”
 
Find him on Instagram and Twitter @CoachBigToe, his YouTube channel and LinkedIn “Matt Tometz,” and his email matthew.tometz@gmail.com.
 
On this episode Matt and I discuss:
Matt's background 
Matt's influences
Matt's training system 
Speed development and load-velocity profiling
Profiling athletes at TC Boost
The business model at TC Boost
I ask how does Matt learn?
I ask Matt, if he could learn from 3 people for a week, dead or alive,  who would he want to learn from and why?
This was a great discussion with Matt and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,RB
 
Show Notes:
Twitter - @CoachBigToe
Facebook - Matt Tometz
Instagram - coachbigtoe
Linkedn - Matt Tometz
YouTube - Matt Tometz
Podcasts Mentioned:
ATSW Episode 263: Pete Burridge - building a speed development model in professional Rugby
The Talking Shop Podcast
The Art of Pitching 009: Kyle Boddy - The Driveline Journey
Bertcast #334 - Dane Cook & ME
Bertcast #487 - Dane Cook & ME
Bertcast #539 - Dane Cook & ME
Articles Mentioned:
Load-Velocity Profiling on the 1080 Sprint: Everything You Need to Know
Where Is Max Power in Sprinting?
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
ALTIS
Derek Hansen
Charlie Francis
Chris Korfist
Cal Dietz
Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR)
Eric Cressey
TC Boost 
Steve Breitenstein
Al Vermeil
Pete Burridge 
1080 sprint 
JB Morin
Matt Cross
Mike Boyle
Jesus
Buddha
Dane Cook
Kyle Boddy
Abraham Lincoln
Martin Luther King Jr
Mahatma Gandhi 
Barack Obama
Joseph Chilton Pearce 
Tupac Shakur
David Grey

Episode 264: Paul Kilgannon - The CRAVER Coaching Framework

This episode's guest is Paul Kilgannon.
 
Paul Kilgannon is a Coach and Athlete Mentor, Author and Creator of The "CARVER Coaching Framework" which is used internationally across a number of sports and industries. He helps people build their ‘Coaching World’ and consults with Sporting Organisations and Clubs, as well as Corporate Entities in the area of creating Learning and Performance Environments. He has a particular interest in Youth Sports Coaching and has spent his adult life coaching across all ages.
 
Paul believes strongly in a positive, holistic approach to coaching in sport- developing both ‘the person’ and ‘the athlete. He believes lessons learned in sport can and must positively contribute to all areas of life. Paul espouses Coach Development as the single most important agent for change in sport and all performance domains. Through his "CARVER Framework", he provides a consultancy service and a variety of Coaching Workshops to coaches, athletes, teams, clubs and organisations across numerous sports and beyond.
On this episode Paul and I discuss:
Paul's background and work
Human behaviour
Paul's biggest Influences 
The genesis of Paul's "CRAVER Coaching Framework"
At what age can the "CRAVER Coaching Framework" be introduced?
We discuss the benefits of journaling 
What's next for Paul and CRAVER Coaching?
How would Paul re-structure coaching development in Ireland?
How does Paul Learn?
If Paul could spend a week learning from 5 people, dead or alive, who would he choose and why?
Where can people find out more about Paul and his work?
This was a great discussion with Paul and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,RB
 
Show Notes:
Website - carvercoachingframework.com
Twitter - @carver_coaching
Facebook - Carver Coaching
Instagram - carver_coaching
YouTube - Carver Coaching
Podcasts Mentioned:
The Coaching Bubble Episode 17 – Paul Kilgannon
Books Mentioned:
Coaching Children in Sport - The CRAVER Framework
Be The Best You Can Be 
Journaling to Be The Best You Can Be In Sport
Be The Best You Can Be In Sport – The Daily Journal
Deep Work 
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
Vern Gambetta
Ian King
Charles Poliquin
John Wooden
David Morrissey
Liam Moggan
Giles Warrington
Paudie Bulter
Maureen Gaffney
George Raveling
John Dewey
Joe Canney
Dave Morris
Damien Joyce
Donie Fox
Dave Hanley
Michael Day
Phil Kearney
Ian Sherwin
Niall O'Toole
John Duggan
Cal Newport 
Paul Kinnerk
Steve Kerr
Pete Carroll
Michael Gervis

Episode 263: Pete Burridge - building a speed development model in professional Rugby

This episode's guest is Pete Burridge.
Pete is a First Team Athletic Performance Coach at Bristol Bears and heads up the speed training element of their program.He joined the Bears after six seasons working with Leicester Tigers, having previously spent time coaching at Leicester City FC and at Exeter University. He holds a degree in Sport & Exercise Science from Loughborough University.
 
On this episode Pete and I discuss:
Pete's background
Pete's Influences
Pete's model for speed and agility development
I ask Pete about monitoring kinematics 
I ask Pete about agility development
I ask Pete about his pre-season microcycle set up 
This was a great discussion with Pete and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,RB
 
Show Notes:
Twitter - @peteburridge
 
Podcasts Mentioned:
Physical Preparation Podcast - Alex Natera on Athletic Assessments, Isometric Training, and Repeat Power Ability 
Pacey Performance Podcast #403 - Peter Weyand 
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
Alex Natera
Stuart McGill
ALTIS
Frans Bosch
Nick Wickelman 
Alex Martin 
Kevin Geary 
Matt Reeves 
Joe DeFranco
Eric Cressey
Stu Phillips
Brad Schoenfeld
JB Morin
Prue Cormie
Rob Netwon
Jonas Dodoo
Les Spellman
Michael Zweifel 
Anthony Allen
Brett Deacon
Jamie Taylor
Johan Lahti
James Wild
A spreadsheet for Sprint acceleration Force-Velocity-Power profiling - JB Morin
Tom Cruise
The Last Samurai 
On Form App
Superimpose App
Peter Weyand
Patrick Mahomes
Shawn Myszka
Loren Landow
Al Vermeil 
Mike Boyle
 

Episode 262: David Grey - Models, business, and learning

This episode's guest is David Grey.
David is the CEO of David Grey Rehab.
Originally an athlete himself, he was plagued with pain and injuries, and became very frustrated with the traditional “solutions” that were being offered. 
Deciding to take matters into his own hands, David spent over 10 years travelling the world, learning from some of the best minds in the industry.
It became very clear to him that the traditional rehab model of isolated stretching and strengthening was a very poor and inefficient way of helping people.
David has developed his own unique method of helping people with their pain and movement, and he now works with clients from all walks of life.
He regularly rehabs some of the the best athletes in the world, has delivered workshops and seminars internationally, and regularly consults with top Coaches & Therapists to help them get even better results with their own clients.
 
On this episode David and I discuss:
David's background
What is David's model?
Assessment 
Prescription of split squats
Frans Bosch's influence on David
David's learning process
Biggest lessons David have learn so far in his life
Business advice
What David does to unwind?
What does David's typical day look like?
David's top resources for coaches and rehabilitation specialists
If David could spend a week learning from 3 individuals who would he choose to learn from and why?
What's next for David Gray Rehab?
This was a great discussion with David and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,RB
 
Show Notes:
Website - davidgreyrehab.com
Facebook - David Grey Rehab
Instagram - davidgreyrehab
YouTube - David Grey Rehab
 
Upcoming Workshops from DGR - 2022 & 23:
Sweden - November 19-20th 2022
Melbourne - February 4-5th 2023
Sydney - 11-12th 2023
 
Books Mentioned: 
The Four Agreements 
Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation 3e
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
Basic Biomechanics 
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 16th edition - Gerard J. Tortora (Author), Bryan H. Derrickson 
Strength Training and Co-ordination 
 
Video's Mentioned:
Plyo Swing- Westside-Barbell
 
Podcasts Mentioned:
Joe Rogan Experience #1109 - Matthew Walker
DGR Podcast - #13 Matt McInnes Watson on Plyometrics
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
Gary Ward
Ido Portal
Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) - National Training Centre (NTC)
Setanta College
Dave O'Sullivan
Frans Bosch
David Weck
Albert Einstein
Kate Veale 
Bill Hartman
John Kiely
Mike Boyle
MVP Shuttle
Louie Simmons
Max Schmarzo
Ben Patrick (knees over toes)
Yuri Verkhoshansky 
Charles Poliquin
Raymond Verheijen
Newell's theory of constraints
Charlies Francis 
Dr. Antoliy Bondarchuk
James "The Thinker" Smith 
Jim Kwik 
Tim Ferriss 
Dave Asprey 
Joseph Chilton Pearce 
Occam's razor
Warren Buffett
Danny Lennon
Dan Harris
Mattew Walker
Paul Chek
Gary Gray
Matt McInnes Watson
Yosef Johnson - Ultimate Athletes Concepts
Tony Robbins
Tiger Woods
Marcus Aurelius
Ryan Holiday
Joel Smith 
Patrick Ward

Episode 261: Brendon Rearick - Communication, coaching longevity, fatherhood, and learning

This episode's guest is Brendon Rearick.
Brendon Rearick is a husband, father, strength coach, public speaker, teacher, business owner, ice cream lover, and bookworm. Beyond the labels, his purpose for living is: to make exercise the number one prescribed drug in the world, to spread the positive by-products of movement & coaching as far as he can, and to Collect Moments, Not Things. Any decision he faces is put up against these values; and if it doesn’t align, he doesn’t do it. 
Because life's not about what we have, but who we share it with.
 
On this episode Brendon and I discuss:
Brendon's background
Brendon's thoughts on communication as a coach
I ask Brendon how he improved his communication skills?
We discuss coaching burnout
We discuss fatherhood
I ask how Brendon Learns?
This was a great discussion with Brendon and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,RB
 
Show Notes:
Website - www.brendonrearick.com
Facebook - Brendon Rearick
Twitter - @BrendonRearick
Instagram - coachbrendonrearick
 
Books Mentioned: 
Coaching Rules: A How-to Manual for a Successful Career in Strength and Fitness
Supertraining 
The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
Mike Boyle
Kevin Carr
T-Nation
Dan John
Eric Cressey
Jim Wendler
Nicole Rodriguez
Steve Bunker
Bob Hansen
Dan Campbell 
Mel Siff
Art of Coaching - Brett Bartholomew
Fit to Speak - Jenny Rearick
Toastmasters
Thomas Plummber
Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
Stu McMillan 
Anthony Donskov
Tony Robbins
Joe Ehrmann
Jas Randhawa
John Boyd - OODA Loop
 

Episode 260: Anthony Donskov - Coaching, training models, and learning

This episode's guest is Anthony Donskov.
Anthony Donskov is the founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning. He’s also the author of two books; Physical Preparation for Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical solutions, and The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players. Anthony hold's an undergraduate degree from Miami University, Ohio, a Masters Degree in Exercise Science from The California University, PA, and PhD in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Western University, London, Ontario. 
 
On this episode Anthony and I discuss:
Anthony's background?
What was Anthony's PhD dissertation in?
Why did Anthony go from a business education to a career in strength and conditioning
Anthony's biggest influences?
Why is Anthony a coach?
I ask Anthony about coaching burn-out
Anthony's shares with us his training model
I ask Anthony about elastic-reactive strength development with ice-hockey players
How does Anthony Learn?
Anthony's top and current book recommendations
If Anthony could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was a great discussion with Anthony and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,RB
Show Notes:
Website - donskovsc.com
Facebook - Anthony Donskov
Twitter - @AnthonyDonskov
Instagram - anthonydonskov
 
Podcasts Mentioned:
The Pinnacle Performance Podcast 2. Q&A - My Story, Top 3 Things Young Coaches can do to Get Ahead, Building a Business, & Biggest Mistakes of my Career
ATSW - Episode 55: Interview with Buddy Morris
Renegades: Born in the USA 
 
Books Mentioned: 
Physical Preparation for Ice Hockey
The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players
Force: The Biomechanics of Training
The Tyranny of Metrics
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration 
Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics
Objective Knowledge: An Evolutionary Approach
Man's Search for Meaning 
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
The High Performance Hockey MasterClass
Westside Barbell
Mike Boyle
EXOS
Conor Harris
Chris Poulin
Jen Poulin
John McMahon
St. Mary's University - MSc Strength and Conditioning 
Dan Dalrymple 
Fergus Connolly
Dan Pfaff
Brett Bartholomew
Joe "House" Kenn
Hawkin Dynamics
Devan McConnell
Jim Reeves
Anatoliy Bondarchuk
Derek Evely
Martin Bissinger
James "The Thinker" Smith 
Yuri Verkhoshansky 
Frans Bosch
Charlie Francis
Buddy Morris
Stu McMillan
Karl Popper
Tupac Shakur 
Bruce Springsteen
Dan Cleather 
Aaron Haspel