The Robbie Bourke Podcast
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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
This episodes guest is Cameron Josse. Cam is currently in his second season as an athletic performance coach with the football program at Indiana University Bloomington. Cams bio:
• Owns seven years of experience preparing and managing multiple levels of athletes.
• Trained over 40 professional athletes, including NFL, NHL, UFC and WWE talents.
• Came to IU from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he served as associate director of football performance.
• Spent eight years working with DeFranco’s Training Systems (2013-14), DeFranco’s Gym at the Onnit Academy (2014-16) and DeFranco’s Training & Consulting (2016-20).
• Earned his bachelor of science in kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island and his master’s degree in exercise science from William Patterson University.
• Played defensive back at Rhode Island from 2010-13.
• Holds CSCS, CPR/AED, CPPS and FRCms certifications.
On this episode Cam and I discuss:
Cam's transition from the private to the collegiate sector
I asked Cam how he and his partner have dealt with moving to several different states over the past few years
I ask Cam to give the listeners some background on Football at University
I ask Cam how they have dealt with physical preparation of their players during Covid-19
I ask Cam about the biggest difference between the private and team setting?
I ask Cam about speed development for team sport athletes
I ask Cam what is he reading?
I ask Cam - how does he learn?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Twitter - @IUCoachJosse
Books Mentioned:
The Process - Level 1The Process - Level 2
Podcasts Mentioned:
ATSW: Episode 205: Shawn Myszka (aka - The Movement Miyagi) - All things skill acquisition and movement mastery
OPEX Podcast - Shawn Myszka Ep 9
OPEX Podcast - Shawn Myszka - Ep 96
People and Resources Mentioned:
Joe DeFranco
Aaron Wellman
ALTIS
Stu McMillan
Indiana Football
Chris Laskowski
Bobby Knight
Tom Allen
Justin Collett
Pete Remmes
Chris Allen
2021 Indiana Coaching Football Staff
ALTIS - Need for Speed course
Mike Guadango
Buddy Morris
James Smith
Charlie Francis
Dan Pfaff
JB Morin
Ken Clarke
Shawn Myszki
Fergus Connolly
Nick Ward
Cynefin Framework
Newell's constraint based-model
Matt Cross
Pierre Samozino
Micheál Cahill
James Wild
Johan Lahti
Peter Weyand
Ryu Nagahara
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
This episodes guest is Tom Purvis founder of exerciseprofessional.com and Resistance Training Specialist (RTS).Tom has been educating personal trainers nationally and internationally since 1989. Trainers entering the field in the past decade probably have not yet heard of Tom. In the past 15 years he has dramatically reduced his travel commitments to focus on a few long-term projects …as well as life. Nevertheless his monthly classes at RTS® (the Resistance Training Specialist® program) are regularly sold out, every seat occupied by only the most committed and forward-thinking trainers, therapists, and specialists from around world.To get Tom's full bio - check here
On this episode Tom and I discuss:
Tom's background
We discuss Newells Theory of constraint-based learning
I ask Tom how he became fascinated with exercise biomechanics
I ask Tom about his educational resources and the curriculum of his courses
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - tompurvis.com
Website - exerciseprofessional.com
Website - www.resistancetrainingspecialist.com
Facebook - RTS® - The Resistance Training Specialist® Program
Facebook - ExerciseProfessional.com
Instagram - resistancetrainingspecialist
YouTube - ExerciseProfessionalDotCom
Books Mentioned:
The Four Agreements
Video's Mentioned:
The real reason for brains - Daniel Wolpert
Equipment Analysis: "Why does it matter anyway...?"
Equipment Analysis: Hoist Roc-It Leg Press
Podcasts Mentioned:
Muscle Expert Podcast - #41: The Best Kept Secret In The Industry, Tom Purvis
Muscle Intelligence Podcast - #141: Exercise Execution, Muscle Building DNA and the Science of Exercise with Tom Purvis
Muscle Intelligence Podcast - #149: Challenge what you think you know with Tom Purvis
People and Resources Mentioned:
Wayne Dyer
Ben Pakulski
James Fitzgerald
Jacque Fresco
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Albert Einstein
Bruce Willis
Margot Robbie
Oprah Winfrey
Aaron Sorkin
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
This episodes guest is Jason Feairheller from Function & Strength.
When Jason began his training career, he had an interest in developing athletic speed and power, and over the past decade, that interest has turned into a passion. In addition to training, he has lectured on strength and conditioning as an adjunct professor at Immaculata University. Jason has been sought out for his knowledge and application for speed and power development. Jason has also been featured on several podcasts talking about his concept of Multidirectional Power. He has also contributed articles on speed training, as well as taught the course, “Functional Speed Training for the Fitness Professional and Healthcare Provider.”
On this episode Jason and I discuss:
Jason's background
Jason tells us about his background coaching street hockey
Jason shares his insights into multi-directional power development
I ask Jason how he structures training sessions at Strength & Function
We discuss transfer of training
Jason talks about vestibular training
I ask Jason what is a plyometric?
I ask Jason, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
I ask Jason for his top and current reading recommendations
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - functionandstrength.net
Facebook - Function & Strength
Twitter - @TrueFXS
Instagram - functionandstrength
Books Mentioned:
Anatomy of Agility
Podcasts Mentioned:
Lee Taft - Performance Podcast: Episode 35 - Developing Multi-Directional Power (With Jason Feairheller)Physical Preparation podcast - Jason Feariheller on Building Multi-Directional Speed and Power
ATSW - Episode 234: Ryan Harrison - vision training to enhance performance
Just Fly Performance Podcast #68 - Robbie Bourke on Isometrics, Periodization and Holistic Performance
People and Resources Mentioned:
Ryan Heickert
Marty Tomes
Dan John
Pavel Tsatsouline
Dan Pfaff
Dan Pfaff - Rudiment Jump Series
Pat Davidson
Bill Hartman
Gary Gray
Joel Jamieson
Westside Barbell
Yuri Verkhoshansky
Ty Terrell
Bondarchuk - Exercise classification
ALTIS
Al Vermeil
Al Vermeil Hierarchy
Ryan Harrison
Bill Harrison
Wayne Gretzky
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
This episodes guest is Greg Muller from "Lead the Pack".
With over 20 years of experience of working in a wide range of sporting environments with athletes, teams and organisations Greg Muller is a premier human performance and leadership training coach. Having worked and trained in many countries including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, USA, Japan, United Kingdom and Ireland Greg has had success with athletes and sports teams including rugby, softball, racquet sports, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming, hockey, elite force soldiers, business executives and sporting/business organisations.
Highly trained and qualified in numerous fields related to human performance Greg has trained extensively through the CHEK Institute in the USA and also holds a Masters Degree in Leadership, Innovation and Change from York St John’s University in the UK.
As a former Senior Instructor of the Joint Services Physical Education and Recreational School (NZ) Greg was directly responsible for the training and recruitment of physical training instructors within the New Zealand Defence Force. He currently resides in Ireland where he works with a number of clients including elite professional sports people, teams and business organisations offering seminars, leadership training and elite performance strategies to enable individuals, teams and organisations to reach their potential.
Greg is currently completing his book “In Search of the Holy Grail” detailing the principles and philosophies for success and winning and is also the founder and developer of his company, Pure Athlete www.pure-athlete.com, which provides recovery and performance products for athletes and active people.
On this episode Greg and I discuss:
Greg's background
I ask Greg about Paul Chek's influence on him as a coach and person
I ask Greg about his time with the Auckland Blues
I ask Greg why he got interested in Leadership?
I ask Greg for this top leadership resources
I ask Greg why he got involved in creating recovery bath salts?
I ask Greg for resources on recovery baths?
I ask Greg about is work at Lead the Pack
I ask Greg what a day in his life is like?
I ask Greg - how does he learn?
If Greg 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 - leadthepack.net
Website - pureathlete.com
Facebook - Lead the Pack
Facebook - Pure Athlete
Twitter - @leadthepack1
Twitter - @PureAthlete1
Books Mentioned:
Mechanical low back pain
Coherence: The Secret Science of Brilliant Leadership
Think and Grow Rich
The Success Principles
Recovery for Performance
The Ultimate Guide to HRV Training
Winner's Bible: Rewire your Brain for Permanent Change
Make it stick
Mindset
Podcasts Mentioned:
Living 4D: EP 35- Greg Muller: Coaching Strategies for Elite Athletes That Work for Everyone!
People and Resources Mentioned:
Paul Chek
Connacht Rugby
Chek Institute
Auckland Blues
John Maxwell
Nic Gill
Joel Jamieson
Jim Kwik
Brian Tracey
Carol Dweck
Barack Obama
Andre Agassi
Jennifer Anderson
Albert Einstein
Tiger Woods
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
This episodes guest is Dave O'Sullivan from"Go To Physio".
Dave O’Sullivan is a consultant rugby physiotherapist for England Rugby Union who has worked at the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup in Japan and the 2020 Six Nations. He was also the England Rugby League Physiotherapist for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. Dave has the unique honour to being involved in a World Cup Final in Rugby League and Rugby Union. Dave also is the clinical director of ProSport Physiotherapy in Huddersfield where he has a 5 treatment room private practice with 12 staf .
Dave is also currently working with Huddersfield Giants, Warrington Wolves and Hull F.C and mentoring their Head Physiotherapists along side working with Professional Golfers and other top sporting professionals.
Dave set up The ProSport Academy ‘Go-To’ Therapist Mentorship in 2015 to give therapists an opportunity to learn how to treat the cause and not just the patient’s symptoms. Dave teaches his exact assessment, treatment and return to play rehab progressions in the mentorship alongside in-depth clinical reasoning of understanding the WHY. Dave has now mentored over 200 therapists from Ireland, U.K, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, U.SA and Canada.
On this episode Dave and I discuss:
Dave's background
Dave shares with us his rehabilitation system that he teaches within his mentorship
I ask Dave if he utilizes Newell's constraint-based approach in his rehab methodology?
I ask Dave for his thoughts on ACL and hamstring injuries and their rehabilitation
I ask Dave for his thoughts on the efficacy of table tests and muscle testing and their carryover to ground based movements
I ask Dave if there is anything within the sports medicine field that he feels will have a big impact and influence on the profession in the future
I ask Dave for his top courses and resources
I ask Dave for his top and current book recommendations
If Dave 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 - prosportphysio.com
Website - thegotophysio.com
Facebook - @thegotophysio · TV channel
Facebook - Prosport Physiotherapy Huddersfield Clinic
Twitter - @Physiohudds
Instagram - prosportphysio
Books Mentioned:
Louie Gifford - Aches and Pains
Beating Back Pain Without Pills, Injections And Surgery - The ProSport Physio Way
Practical Injury Prevention For Team Sports: How To Implement A World Class System In Amateur Or ProSport Without Expensive Equipment
Strength training and coordination: an integrative approach
Running: Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology in Practice
Tri-Phasic Training
Supertraining
Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders
Fascial Manipulation® Practical Part – First Level
Fascial Manipulation Practical Part - Second Level
Visceral Manipulation (Revised Edition)
People and Resources Mentioned:
FMS
SFMA
Gary Gray
Frans Bosch
Postural Restoration Institute
Colin Griffin
St. Mary's University, Twickenham, London
Munster Rugby
Newell's constraint-led approach
Leeds Rhino
Huddlersfield Giants
Sports Surgery Clinic
Seth O'Neill
Moshé Feldenkrais
Shirley Sahrmann
NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT)
Gary Ward - AiM
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Michael Jordan
Louis Gifford
Dan Kennedy
Steve Jobs
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
This episodes guest is Joel Smith from Just Fly Performance.Joel Smith, MS, CSCS is a NCAA Division I Strength Coach working in the PAC12 conference. He has been a track and field jumper and javelin thrower, track coach, strength coach, personal trainer, researcher, writer and lecturer in his 8 years in the professional field. His degrees in exercise science have been earned from Cedarville University in 2006 (BA) and Wisconsin LaCrosse (MS) in 2008. Prior to California, Joel was a track coach, strength coach and lecturer at Wilmington College of Ohio. During Joel’s coaching tenure at Wilmington, he guided 8 athletes to NCAA All-American performances including a national champion in the women’s 55m dash. In 2011, Joel started Just Fly Sports with Jake Clark in an effort to bring relevant training information to the everyday coach and athlete. Aside from the NSCA, Joel is certified through USA Track and Field and his hope is to bridge the gap between understandable theory and current coaching practices.
On this episode Joel and I discuss:
Joel's gives us an update on his work and personal life
Joel share's he thoughts on foot training
I ask Joel about how he assesses the feet
I ask Joel how does he train the feet
I ask Joel to share his current thoughts on power and speed methods
I ask what was he reading at the time we recorded this interview
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - just-fly-sports.com
Twitter - @JustFlySports
Instagram - justflysports
Podcasts Mentioned:
Just Fly Performance Podcast #98: Gary Ward: Integrating the Foot into Holistic Human Performance
Just Fly Performance Podcast #192: Gary Ward on High Arches, “Turned Out” Feet and Awakening the Lower Leg for Optimal Movement and Athleticism
Just Fly Performance Podcast #160: David Grey on The Power of Pronation in Athletic Performance
Just Fly Performance Podcast #212: David Grey on Barefoot Dynamics, Foot Actions, and a Joint-Based Approach to Relieving Tendon Pain
Just Fly Performance Podcast #140: Ziegler on Athletic Performance From the Ground Up
Just Fly Performance Podcast #67: Xie on Feet, Fascia and Holistic Athletic Power
Just Fly Performance Podcast #204: Max Shank on Primal Strength, Elasticity and Holistic Athletic Development
Just Fly Performance Podcast #143: Christian Thibaudeau on Advances in Neuro-typing, French Contrast, and Youth Development
Just Fly Performance Podcast #208: Christian Thibaudeau on Adrenaline, Muscle Tone and Optimizing Training Splits in Athletic Performance
Just Fly Performance Podcast #221: Christian Thibaudeau on Omni-Rep Training for Speed-Power Athletes
Just Fly Performance Podcast #216: Paul Cater on Flow, Rhythm and Awareness: Exploring the Training Session as a Mirror to Sport and Beyond
Books Mentioned:
Speed Strength
Vertical Foundations
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious
The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read
People and Resources Mentioned:
Adarian Barr
Wim Hof
evofit.fit
evolve move play
Rafe Kelley
Gary Ward
Emily Splichal
Bill Hartman
Chris Korfist
David Grey
Marv and Gary Marinovich
Mike Guadango
Jay Schroeder
Adaptable Polarity
Aaron Gordon
Dan Pfaff
Cal Dietz
Tony Holler
David Weck
LeBron James
ALTIS
Max Shank
Christian Thibaudeau
Cory Schlesinger
Paul Cater
The Alpha Project
James Fitzgerald
Joe Dispenza
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
This episodes guest is Ryan Harrison from Slow the game down.Ryan Harrison, has a degree in Exercise Physiology from University of California at Davis. Ryan has worked with Dr. Harrison on improving athlete’s visual performance on the field since 1999. Through the years he has worked hundreds of baseball stars including position players,; Carlos Beltran, Mike Sweeney, Sean Casey, Jose Guillen, Jonny Gomes, Adam Dunn, Angel Pagan, Giancarlo Stanton and Hunter Pence in the 2000’s, and Rajai Davis, Hunter Pence, Joe Panik, Matt Duffy, Conor Gillaspie, Ryan Goins, Kevin Pillar and Trevor Brown in recent years. He currently working 2012, 2010 and 2014 World Champions San Francisco Giants. He previously has worked with the Toronto Blue Jays 2011-2015 and Philadelphia Phillies 2009-2012 as well as 9 other Professional Baseball Organizations over the last 14 years.
Collegiately he has worked with the 2016 NCAA Champions Coastal Carolina, the 2012 NCAA Champions Arizona Wildcats, the 2013 NCAA Champions UCLA Bruins, as well as Oregon State, Wichita State, Kentucky, and Long Beach State. Ryan has worked with many Collegiate Softball programs, individual athletes in various sports such as MMA, Motocross, NHL, NFL, WTA, AVP, PGA. Following his work with top professional and amateur athletes, he conceived the idea of training necessary performance skills with digital technology. The STGD Athlete APP and SportsEyesite™ software is a result of his goal to develop training products so that everyone could benefit at a fraction of the cost of having this training and without the need to go to a specialty clinic.
On this episode Ryan and I discuss:
Ryan's background
I ask Ryan - what does he do to enhance visual performance?
I ask Ryan if there are easy-do visual tests that coaches could implement with their athletes?
I ask Ryan about his influences
I ask Ryan about common mistakes his see's when it comes to vision training
I ask Ryan if he see's common trends in vision development between different sports and between male and female athletes
I ask Ryan does he work with athletes online?
Ryan shares with you his biggest life lessons
I ask Ryan for his top resource for life and performance
Ryan shares with us - his top and current reading recommendations
I ask Ryan, if he only had 1 year left on planet earth, how would he send that year and why?
I ask Ryan, 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 - slowthegamedown.com
Website - neurodynamicvision.org
Twitter - @SlowTheGameDown
Instagram - slowthegamedown
Podcasts Mentioned:
Strong Mind Podcast - Episode 20 - You can't think and see at the same time - Vision Training with Ryan Harrison
Books Mentioned:
Extreme Ownership
People and Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Bill Harrison
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
This episodes guest sees the return of Greg Potter. Greg was previously on episode 210.Greg has a PhD in nutrition, circadian rhythms, sleep, and metabolism, and he is cofounder and Chief Science Officer of Resilient Nutrition, whose products we discuss in the show. He also works as a health and performance consultant and is a regular speaker at international health summits.
Highlights of Greg’s career include working with the US Naval Special Warfare, coaching a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships, helping two men break the World Record while rowing the Atlantic, and having his research featured in dozens of international news outlets, including the BBC.
Greg also likes science, mountains, diving, sunshine, techno, and fish pie!
On this episode Greg and I discuss:
Greg's work with Resilient Nutrition
Why Greg got involved in the supplement production industry
The nutritional products that Resilient produce and offer
The ergogenic benefits of Ashwagandha
Stress and anxiety effects on sleep
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - resilientnutrition.com
Website - gregpotterphd.com
Podcasts Mentioned:
Joe Rogan Experience #1244 - Colin O'Brady
The Happiness Lab
Research and Articles Mentioned:
Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Withania somnifera on Strength Training Adaptations and Recovery: The STAR Trial
Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhythms
Sleep in university students prior to and during COVID-19 Stay- at Home orders
Books Mentioned:
Thinking Fast and Slow
Endure
Why Evolution Is True
Crossing the Chasm, 3rd Edition
Adventures of a Young Naturalist
People and Resources Mentioned:
Daniel Kahneman
Tim N. Ziegenfuss
bettersleep.com
Joe Rogan
Colin O'Brady