The Robbie Bourke Podcast
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Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
This episodes guest Scott Mendelson for Infinity Fitness.
On this episode Scott and I discuss:
Scott's background
We discuss nutritional periodization
I ask Scott about the validity and reliability of food allergy testing
I ask Scott what are the first steps he takes with a client who has reached a plateau with their nutrition
I ask Scott are elimination diets still the best method to deal with food intolerance's and allergies
I ask Scott to share with us how he works with his online clients
I ask Scott how does he monitor his clients training
I ask Scott how does his determine the appropriate training volume for his clients throughout their training
I ask Scott - how does his deal with clients who are afraid of getting fat when wanting to gain muscle mass
I ask Scott when he feels a client needs to reduce their training volume - how does he prescribe this adjustment?
I ask Scott what are some of the main differences he finds when working with females vs males
I ask Scott who have been his biggest professional and personal influences?
I ask Scott how does his learn?
I ask Scott - what have been the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his life
I ask Scott - how can clients determine if a coach is competent?
I ask Scott how does he define success?
I ask Scott for his top resources?
I ask Scott, if he had only 1 year left on planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why?
We discuss the importance of understanding human behavior
I ask Scott for his top and current book recommendations
I ask Scott if he wasn't an American - where would he like to have been from?
I ask Scott, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - www.infinityfitness.com
Facebook - Infinity Fitness
Instagram - infinityfitness_dot_com
Books Mentioned:
Science and Practice of Strength Training
Why We Get Fat?
Behave
Lone Survivor
People and Resources Mentioned:
Eric Serrano
Eoin LaceyIrish Strength Institute
Alletess
John Meadows
Gary Taubes
The Wall Street Journal
SWIS Conference 2019ISI Symposium 2018
Ken Kinakin
Heather Pearson
Luke Leaman
Danny LennonVictoria Felkar Damien MaherJohn ConnorAlessandro Ferretti Robert Sapolsky
Marcus Luttrell
Ronald Reagan
James J. Braddock
Joe Gibbs
Rodney Dangerfield
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
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Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
This episodes guest is Todd Bumgardner from Toddbumgardner.com, Beyond Strength Performance ,and Strength Fraction.
Todd is a fitness coach, writer, business owner, and outdoorsman from the woods and ridges of Central Pennsylvania. He currently lives in Virginia where he co-owns and operates Beyond Strength Performance NOVA--a training gym that features semi-private, group, and personal training. He's also the co-founder, and lead, at Strength Faction--an online coaching and mentoring program designed and committed to helping fitness coaches grow personally and professionally by improving their self-care to avoid burnout and providing them with the program design, coaching, and systems to help them build a stable and long-lasting career. When he's not working, he's hiking up a mountain, hunting, or fly fishing somewhere in America's outdoors."
On this episode Todd and I discuss:
Todd's background
We discuss human behavior, communication, and understanding
I ask Todd about the assessment process the conduct at Beyond Strength Performance
I ask Todd for his current book recommendation
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - www.toddbumgardner.com
Website - Beyond Strength Performance
Website - Strength Fraction
Facebook - Beyond Strength Performance NOVAFacebook - Todd Bumgardner
Twitter - @BumTodd
Instagram - bspnova
Books Mentioned:
BehaveZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Lila
Videos Mentioned:Louis C.K. - "Why"
People and Resources Mentioned:
Bill Hartman
Mike Roussell
Adee CazayouxKristen WhiteRobert Sapolsky Patrick Ward
Carl RogersNeil RampeArizona DiamondbacksLA DodgersALTISJas RawandhaMike Wu
LandmarkT-Nation
Mike Ranfone
Mike Connolly
Anthony Renna
Danny Lennon
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
This episodes guest is my man Zac Cupples. Zac graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Doctor of Physical therapy in 2011, completing an orthopedic residency in 2013 to attain his OCS. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS), and has spent a bulk of his career studying and becoming certified in various lines of thought (Postural Restoration, FMS, SFMA, Dry Needling, Precision Nutrition, Certified Speed and Agility Coach, and many more).You can check out Zacs full bio here.
On this episode Zac and I discuss:
Zac's background
What are the good and not so good things that Zac currently see's with the physical therapy and human performance professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing
I ask Zac - how can we teach and encourage critical thinking skills?
I ask Zac to share with us his model to optimizing human performance
Zac and I discuss the importance of having a social network
I ask Zac about his growth so far as a human being
I ask Zac how he has used adversities in his life to facilitate his communication when working with his clients?
I ask Zac when do we stop making allowances for peoples behavior?
I ask Zac to outline his in person assessment process with a patient
I ask Zac what have been the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his life
I ask Zac how does his learn?
I ask Zac for his top resources
Zac does an amazing Ronald Reagan impression
I ask Zac, if he had only 1 year left on planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why?
I ask Zac, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - www.zaccupples.com
Facebook - Zac Cupples
Twitter - @ZCupples
Instagram - zaccupples
Books Mentioned:
Bad Science
Sapiens
Obstacle is the way
The Ego is the Enemy
The Brain that Changes Itself
Behave
Extreme OwnershipSubtle Art of Not Giving Fuck
Biology of Belief
Why we Sleep
The Dichotomy of Leadership
Total Recall
Podcasts Mentioned:Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Videos Mentioned:Arnold Schwarzenegger - A Great Man - Bill BurrSongs Mentioned:
The Isley Brothers - Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2 (Audio)
The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa"
Articles Mentioned:
Why Do We Give Caffeine a Free Pass?People and Resources Mentioned:
Bill HartmanIFASTSt. Ambrose UniversityEric OetterKanye West
Seth Oberst
St. Mary's University, LondonDan Cleather
Jon Goodwin
Ben Goldacre
Mike Boyle
Tony Robbins
Jack White
Meg White
Ryan Holiday
James Fitzgerald
Jocko Willink
Charlie Sheen
Robert Sapolsky
Joseph Chilton Pearce
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bruce LiptonMark MansonEric Barker
Eric Cressey
Sean ConneryArnold Schwarzenegger
Eminem
List of James Bond actorsList of American Presidents
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
This episodes guest is Val Nasedkin of Omegawave.
Val Nasedkin is the Co-Founder & Vice President of Business Development for Omegawave, a company that merges the fields of neurology, cardiology, and exercise physiology with mobile computer technology. Using EKG, HRV, and DC potential measurements, Omegawave devices offer sports-specific outputs on readiness to train and guidance for achieving specific physiological adaptations. Their technology has been used by multiple Olympic Federations; premier soccer teams such as FC Barcelona; teams from the NFL, MLS and NHL; and various other leading sports organizations.As a former elite athlete and coach with decades of experience testing elite athletes, Val learned that the type, volume, and intensity of the training load should not be the primary focus, but rather the timing of when the load is applied. Note - for some reason my Mic was not connected up properly for this interview but the audio is still good enough, and Val is crystal clear. I am a little low.
On this episode Val and I discuss:
Val's background
I ask Val why did he move to America
I ask Val for his biggest influences
I ask Val what are the good and not so good things that he currently see's with the sports preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things that he see's
I ask Val what is more important - Technical, Tactical, Psychological, Physical?
I ask Val what technology in the future could help us measure skill acquisition and learning?
I ask Val how can we as coaches improve our terminology to develop our communication?
Val shares with us his thoughts on Heart Rate Variability
I ask Val to discuss the Windows of Trainability
I ask Val what have been the biggest lessons he has learned in his career?
I ask Val how does his learn?
I ask Val for his top and current book recommendations
I ask Val what is one thing he does everyday that is essential to each day?
I ask Val for his top life advice?
I ask Val what was it like to grow up in the former Soviet Union?
I ask Val, if he had only 1 year left on planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why?
I ask Val, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - www.omegawave.com
Facebook - omegawave
Twitter - @Omegawave Instagram - omegawave
Books Mentioned:
Stress of Life
Dexterity and Its DevelopmentPavel Tsatsoulines books
People and Resources Mentioned:
University of Oregon
Yuri Verkhoshanksy
Henk KraaijenhofRandy Huntington
Dick Brown
James SmithKeir Wenham-Flatt
Pyotr Anokhin - Theory of functional systems
Nikolai BernsteinAlbert EinsteinCarl Sagan
Lev Matveyev
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
This episodes guest is Elliott Richardson who is the head physical preparation coach at Acadia University.
Elliott is entering his third full year as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Acadia University. He is a graduate of Acadia’s Kinesiology Program before going on to play 3 years in the CFL. As an undersized athlete he attributes much of his success to the enhancement of his athletic abilities through year round training. More importantly the lessons that year round physical preparation taught him are the cornerstones of the philosophies he is looking to impart on current athletes who want to reach a higher level of athletic achievement.
Follow Elliott on Twitter @ERichStrength
On this episode Elliott and I discuss:
Elliott's background
Elliott and I touch on how constraints help you to be more creative
Elliott shares wit us the difference between American and Canadian football
I ask Elliott to share with us his influences
I ask Elliott what are the good and not so good things that he currently see's with the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things that he see's
Elliott and I discussion auto-regulation
I ask Elliott about his MSc dissertation that he completed in at St. Mary's University in 2018
I ask Elliott what have been the biggest lessons he has learned in his life and career
I ask Elliott how does his learn?
I ask Elliott to share with us his top life advice
Elliott and I speak about the issues with short-term training studies
I ask Elliott what is one thing that he does every day that is essential to his day?
I ask Elliott for his top and current book recommendations
I ask Elliott of he only had one year left on planet earth, how would he spend that year and why?
I ask Elliott, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
I ask Elliott about his MSc experience at St. Mary's
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - www.acadiaathletics.ca
Facebook - Elliott Richardson
Twitter - @ERichStrength Instagram - erichstrength
Books Mentioned:
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Special Strength Training Manual for Coaches
Periodization 5th Edition
12 Rules for Life
Game Changer
Podcast Mentioned:
Mind Muscle Project Podcast
Neil DeGrasse Tyson - Cosmos - PART 1/2 | London Real
People and Resources Mentioned:
St. Mary's University - MSc Strength and Conditioning Program
Jon Goodwin
Bill Hartman
Mike Boyle
Joe KennCharles PoliquinMike RobertsonEric Cressey Dan Baker
Dan Cleather Bill BowermanPhil Knight
James Smith
Buddy MorrisMalcolm Galdwell
Ken Seaman
Coach Cummins?Evan PeikonMax El HagTraining Think TankPreliplins ChartBryan MannMladen Jovanović
Keir Wenham Flatt
Yuri VerkhoshanksyVal Nasedkin
Fergus Connolly
Pat BeithDave BallouMatt Rhea
Neil deGrasse TysonLondon RealBrian Rose
Dave Tate
Ron McKeefery
James Fitzgerald Mike IsraetelMike Stone
Elon Musk
Malcom Galdwell
Liam Hennessy
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
This episodes guest is Tim DiFrancesco from TD Athletes Edge.Tim DiFrancesco PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, spent 6 seasons as a head strength and conditioning coach in the NBA and is a renowned thought leader in sports medicine and athletic performance. He is the founder of TD Athletes Edge.
On this episode Tim and I discussed:
Tim gives us an his background
I ask Tim what was his mind-set like when he took the role with the Bakersfield Jam
I ask Tim to share with us his whole experience working in professional basketball - here we talk about coaching burn-out, fulfillment, and happiness
I ask Tim who have been his biggest influences
I ask Tim for his top and current book recommendations
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:Website - www.tdathletesedge.comFacebook - TD Athletes Edge
Twitter - @tdathletesedgeInstagram - tdathletesedge
Books Mentioned:
The One Thing
The Best Team Wins
People and Resources Mentioned:
Bakersfield Jam (Now known as the Northern Arizona Suns)LA Lakers
Mike BoyleJames Smith
Abraham LincolnJoseph Chilton Pearce
Jesus
Martin Luther King JrJacque Fresco
Nelson Mandela
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Monday Dec 31, 2018
Monday Dec 31, 2018
This episodes guests are Mike Reinold and Kiefer Lammi from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance.
Mike is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, fitness, and sports performance. As a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Mike uses his background in sport biomechanics, movement quality, muscles imbalances, and manual therapy to specialize in all aspects of human performance. He has worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.
Mike specializes in all sports and orthopedic injuries throughout the body, as well as enhancing movement quality and performance in people looking to get the most out of their bodies.
Mike is an active researcher and educator, teaching 100,000’s of fitness and rehabilitation professionals each year through his publications, website, and educational products.
Kiefer is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science with a focus in strength and conditioning at the University of Connecticut. While there, he walked on to the 4x National Champion Men’s Basketball team and played for two seasons while at the same time interning with the strength & conditioning program for men’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer.
After graduating from UConn, Kiefer interned at Cressey Sports Performance in Hudson, MA and went on to start a strength & conditioning program at a Division III college and also coach at a semi-private training facility in Connecticut. He has trained professional, collegiate, and high school athletes of various sports, as well as helped general fitness clients of all backgrounds move better and stronger than ever before.
Kiefer first and foremost considers himself a student of the field in pursuit of creating the best possible athlete experience to help each individual reach their goals.
On this episode Mike, Kiefer and I discuss:
The guys background
I ask Mike how did he find the switch from professional sport to owning his own facility in the private setting
I ask the guys to discuss the integrated approach that they embrace at Champion
I ask the guys where is the line between the rehab realm vs the performance realm
I ask the guys to outline the training system at Champion
I ask the guys about Champions online training and educational platforms
I ask the guys how do they qualify the level their online clients
I ask the guys how do they monitor their online clients training?
I ask the guys about the nutritional support they offer within the online programming
I ask the guys about their top influences
I ask Mike - how does his build a team environment and open communication at Champion
I ask Mike - how does he ensure that his team continue to grow and still feel fulfilled
I ask they guys - what are the good and not so good things that they currently see within the physical preparation and rehabilitation professions, and what solutions would they offer for the not so good things that they are seeing
I ask the guys - what have been the biggest lessons they have learned so far in their lives and career
I ask the guys - How do they they learn?
I ask the guys for their top resources
I ask the guys for their top life advice
I ask the guys if the have an essential daily ritual
I ask the guys if they only had 1 year left on Planet Earth - how would they spend that year and why?
I ask the guys if they could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would they invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - championptandperformance.comFacebook - Champion Physical Therapy and PerformanceTwitter - @ChampionPTP
Instagram - championptp
Books Mentioned:
Essentialism
Podcast Mentioned:Mind Muscle Project: Ep 201 - How to gain extreme Flexibility with minimal effort with Dave Tilley
People and Resources Mentioned:
Mike BoyleEric CresseyBoston Red SoxOptimal Shoulder Performance - Cressey and Reinold
ALTIS
Kevin WilkJames AndrewsDan PopeDave TilleyJim Calhoun
Tuff Girl Fitness
Glenn Fliesig
Lenny Maccrina
Mike Scaduto
Dan Pfaff
Warren BuffetEddie VedderMichael Jordan
Tupac Shakur
JK RowlingBenjamin FranklinSteve JobsShow Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360
ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
This episode sees the return of Fergus Connolly, who was previously on the podcast back in episode 151.Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugby (Welsh national team).
On this episode Fergus and I discuss:
Fergus shares with us whats new since the we last spoke
I ask Fergus about the upcoming books he is about to release - 59 Lessons and The Process
I ask Fergus if he had all the resources available to him - how would he set up a high performance environment
I ask Fergus about the importance of appreciating the psychological element when interacting with players within an interdisciplinary team
I ask Fergus what is a performance facilitator?
I ask Fergus - does he feel that the education system for sport performance needs to change to something like medical school?
Fergus and I discuss mastery
I ask Fergus about hiring the right people to work in a high performance team
I then ask Fergus how can an employer ensure that the individuals they hire have the adequate character, capability, and capacity to be considered as the right person for a specific role
I ask Fergus how important is it that everyone on a performance team to has an understanding of human behavior
I ask Fergus is there any future technologies that he currently sees that will and will not be of a big benefit to sports performance
I ask Fergus about his experience at ALTIS back in June 2018
Fergus and I discuss the importance of context and why its always important to not make assumptions
I ask Fergus - what areas outside of coaching are important for coaches to embrace
I ask Fergus - are there any individuals that he feels people should study
I ask Fergus if he could interview anyone dead or alive who would he interview and why?
I ask Fergus - does his have a daily ritual that is essential to his day
I ask Fergus what his current training and nutrition regime looks like
I ask Fergus are his current and top book recommendations
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - fergusconnolly.com
Facebook - Fergus Connolly
Twitter - @Fergus_ConnollyInstagram - fergus.connolly
Books Mentioned:
Game Changer59 Lessons
59 Lessons - Amazon LinkThe Process (No Link Yet!)
Behave
The Power of the Other
Anti-FragileWhy isnt my Brain working
You are not a RockYou win with People
Mood Cure
Triggers
Mind or War
Death Row Chaplin
Dan Brown Books
Lee Child Books
Why me want eat
Wild at heart
Articles Mentioned:
The Death of a Strength Coach
Podcast Mentioned:Resilient Performance Podcast - Dr. Fergus Connolly
Pacey Performance Podcast #136 – Fergus Connolly
People and Resources Mentioned:
Mike BoyleDan Pfaff
Charlie FrancisKelvin Giles
Cameron Josse
Vince LombardiBill Walsh John WoodenClive WoodwardAaron Best
Brendan Rogers
Craig White
Sam Allardyce
ALTIS
ALTIS 360
James Smith
San Francisco 49ers
Roberts Sapolsky
Jesus
Jorge Carvajal
Ken Clarke
Mike Robertson
Stephen CoveyLeonardo Da Vinci
Wayne BennettDeclan KidneyTony Smith
Biff Poggi
Corey TwineMark NaylorNate Barry
Bill GatesRichard BransonDonald TrumpElon MuskSteve Jobs
Krista Scott-Dixon
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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