THE DAVID GREY REHAB PODCAST

https://youtu.be/vhhkWfKkO88How do you train athletes with knee pain? What makes someone knee dominant vs. hip dominant?In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Tim Riley, Lead Strength Coach for Athletic Development at Kollective in Austin, Texas. Tim has experience training many different types of athletes, from volleyball and lacrosse players, to collegiate and NFL athletes. Tim has also struggled with “jumper’s knee” in the past and knows quite a bit about training with the knee in mind. He’s even created the Knee Pain Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Jumper’s Knee.Tune in as we talk about training professional athletes, knee pain and knee rehab, exercise selection, understanding the fundamentals of movement, and how to train and coach athletes that are healing from knee injuries. We also chat about the power of growing your Instagram presence and how to establish your credibility as a trainer. “One of the reasons I was able to put myself in a position to be working with pro-athletes now is because of the content I was putting out. There could be a debate on whether or not what you post on IG actually makes you credible or not, but in the eyes of the people who were willing to put trust into me and hire me, certainly that played a role.”, Tim Riley If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  “I don’t want to be right. I want to get it right.”, Tim Riley Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn:00:13 – Introducing Tim Riley & The topics of today’s episode04:25 – Tim’s journey to training pro athletes: Owning your profession, having a strong social media presence, & establishing credibility as a trainer08:21 – How to train athlete in a sport you don’t have experience with & How important is it to understand the sport of the athlete you’re working with?12:35 – Tips for rebranding, transforming, and growing your online presence19:17 – What surprised you about training NFL athletes?26:57 – Parallels between gen pop and pro athletes: Understanding movement & Movement strategies32:35 – The importance of biomechanics in training athletes & Training with the knee in mind38:47 – Healing from knee injuries, knee pain, and “jumper’s knee”48:33 – Our favorite exercise machines and foam rolling techniques58:18 – What makes someone knee dominant vs. hip dominant?1:04:23 – We don’t have explanations for everything we do… but we do know we drive“There are so many parallels with what I see the biggest areas of opportunity [are] for gen pop clients [and] for pro athletes.. There are so many constants that I see between the two and the biggest one being ‘what does the focus of his training need to be? What’s going to help him the most right now?’ and then you just get out of their way.”, Tim RileyWatch this episode on YouTube Tim Riley is the Lead Strength Coach for Athletic Development at Kollective Austin, Texas. He oversees NFL (off-season & combine prep), AVP (volleyball), PLL (lacrosse), and collegiate athletes. Tim’s also the creator of Knee Pain Program.Connect with Tim Riley:Follow him on InstagramSubscribe to his YouTube channelResources Mentioned:Knee Pain Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Jumper’s KneeJust Fly Sports Performance PodcastConnect with David Grey Rehab:

What value does social media content creation have for coaches and entrepreneurs in 2022? You’re about to find out!In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Jamie Smith, the Owner of Melbourne Strength Culture, a strength and performance gym in Australia. Jamie has experience at all levels within the industry and is here to share his wealth of knowledge and expertise in entrepreneurship, content creation, and professional development.Tune in as we talk about Jamie’s entrepreneurial journey, from creating content and growing a podcast to building a team of coaches and a gym that’s sure to leave a lasting legacy for Australia’s S&C industry. Plus, he shares his top tips, strategies, and resources for content creators, entrepreneurs, and coaches. “Anytime where you begin to look into yourself and look into your processes, whether or not you’re creating social media content or building out something to teach somebody… that’s probably where you’re going to see the biggest gains in your own understanding of what you’re actually doing and having that introspection, I think, is massive”, Jamie Smith.If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn:00:13 – Introducing Jamie Smith & The topics of today’s episode06:31 – The value of learning about social media as a business owner08:04 – Melbourne Strength Culture’s growth journey & Jamie’s top tips for social media content creation and podcasting16:30 – Jamie’s goal with the Strength Culture Podcast21:44 – The importance of identifying your ideal customer profile (ICP) and communicating with your target audience24:29 – Who we get content inspiration from & Don’t be afraid to reinvest your revenue back into your business!30:24 – Jamie’s identity shift: From personal trainer/strength coach to business owner40:20 – Jamie’s goal of having international interns42:23 – No marketing strategy can outperform your product! Making great content starts with being a great coach.44:27 – Professional development strategies and resources for content creators, entrepreneurs, and coaches1:03:06 – When do I need to hire a content creator?1:05:06 – YouTube growth tactics for 20221:09:25 – Which 3 coaches would you bring to a stranded island and why?“Every little piece of input that they are getting, your language, your position, your stance, your tone, the words you emphasize, the part of the word you emphasize, the jargon you use, all of that is changing the way they perceive what is about to happen from any output… You can completely shift the outcome 180 degrees simply by changing your language…”, Jamie Smith.Jamie Smith is the owner of Melbourne Strength Culture, a strength and performance gym in Australia. Jamie has experience at all levels within the industry from young coach completing internships to working at professional level sport and now building a business with a team of coaches.Connect with Jamie Smith:Subscribe to the Melbourne Strength Culture YouTube channelVisit his websiteFollow him on InstagramResources Mentioned:Strength Coach DevelopmentListen to the Strength Culture PodcastMrBeast YouTube videoThe Language of Coaching by Nick Winkelman

https://youtu.be/0R1s51UEqEkDo you love MMA? Are you an MMA fighter or coach? This episode is one you won’t want to miss… In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Chris Miah, a sports therapist, strength and conditioning coach, and professional MMA fighter. Chris just finished his first professional fight after a few years of being retired and he’s here to tell us all about it!Tune in as we explore Chris’s mindset around his most recent fight, his training strategies leading up to the fight as well as after it, and his unique approach to coaching combat sport athletes. Chris also shares his candid thoughts on how training changes as you age, what he’s learned from his past injuries, and what the future holds for his coaching business. “I sort of addressed, to the best of my ability, some of the orthopedic issues I had. So that, combined with really harnessing my grappling, I feel I’ve come back a very, very good grappler, but I’m just having to piece together the timing and the distance on the strike a little bit more”. Chris MiahIf you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn:00:13 – Introducing Chris Miah & The topics of today’s episode02:03 – Chris’s career path & Why he became a trainer and coach.05:02 – Reflecting on his recent fight & How Instagram has helped his fighting career.08:24 – Why Chris retired from fighting & His experience with Bell’s Palsy.10:43 – Coming back better: The benefits of taking a break from pro fighting.12:17 – What Chris has learned from his past injuries: Correcting spinal movements, how pain affects mobility, & the importance of finding what feels good.22:42 – More strength training doesn’t always equal better results… You need balance and variety!26:30 – The future of Chris Miah’s remote coaching business & Why remote coaching can be more valuable for fighters.32:02 – The power of leveraging your specific skills as a trainer and business owner.35:21 – What Chris’s off-season exercise program looks like right now.40:59 – Has your education made it easier or harder to step in the ring?41:51 – Chris’s mindset going into MMA fights: Violence, injuries, & healthy competition.45:08 – Timing, skills, beliefs, and career management: Which do you struggle with the most?51:34 – How Chris trains and prepares before a fight.56:55 – Which 3 coaches would you bring to a stranded island and why?“Not being in pain has improved my mobility more than all the fancy mobility drills”. Chris MiahWatch this episode on YouTube Chris Miah has trained Mixed Martial Arts from age 17.  A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Mauricio Gomes/Team Renegade, he has competed extensively throughout Europe on promotions including Cage Warriors, Akhmat, Fight UK, Golden Ticket Fight Promotions, BAMMA and ACA.Through over a decade of experience competing and coaching he has seen the massive progression in tactical, technical and physical training methods used in the sport.Chris has always had a huge interest in improving the physical capabilities of combat sports athletes, and in recent years has also had a major focus on improving the health and longevity of combat sports athletes’ careers.Operating out of the world class training facility, Combat Sports Centre Solihull. NSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning, Chris is passionate about preparing combat sports athletes for competition and life beyond.Connect with Chris Miah:Visit his websiteFollow him on InstagramSubscribe to his YouTu

Here are the fundamentals you NEED to know about stretching, flexibility, and mobility if you’re a coach or athlete.We’re busting flexibility myths and uncovering the truth behind why people lack strength and move poorly (including yoga teachers!). In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Jeffrey Wolf aka “The Flexibull”, who is the Creator of Strength Culture, where he provides simple and effective online weight loss programs and strength, mobility, and athletic training programs.Tune in as we dive deep into the theories behind stretching and flexibility as well as the practical applications of stretching and flexibility in the coaching and training world. We also talk about why all coaches need to study Dynamic Systems Theory and Jeff shares his favorite flexibility teachers, books, and programs. “When you say flexibility, people just think extremes and I’m not talking necessarily in extremes, I’m just talking about whatever’s needed to accomplish the task that’s being asked of your body… If you don’t have flexibility in certain areas, your body will figure out a different way to go about it.”                               – Jeffrey Wolf “The more options that you have to complete a certain task, the more chance of success you have… and that is essentially what we call coordination.”    – Jeffrey Wolf Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn:00:13 – Introducing Jeffrey Wolf & The topics of today’s episode02:19 – Challenges in Jeff’s career path & How he got the nickname The Flexibull.17:10 – Jeff’s current work: Opening a new gym & Training clients and high school football teams.18:39 – What’s different about Jeff’s training methods for young athletes & The importance of stretching and flexibility.24:52 – What happens when you lose flexibility and range of motion or get injured as a teenager? & The role of hormones in young athletes.29:43 – Flexibility vs. Mobility: How they’re differ

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In this short solo episode of the David Grey Rehab podcast, I discuss my social media strategy for 2022.I discuss:– Viewing our company as a media company– My Instagram posting strategy and frequency– Where YouTube and Podcasting comes in.————————–Join the 8,000 others who are working on our Programs:Lower Body BasicsLower Body Basics Phase 2Core BasicsUpper Body BasicsAVAILABLE HERE: https://www.davidgreyrehab.com/David Grey Rehab

How do coaches integrate running into an athlete’s training process? What do athletes need do in order to change and improve their running skills? In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Graeme Morris, one of Australia’s best S&C coaches. Tune in as we explore topics including running cues, oscillatory isometrics, Graeme’s techniques for training his athletes to improve at running, how shoulder and rib cage motion could affect lower body injuries, and more!“I just really work on the basics, to begin with. I like to separate things into basic acceleration and max velocity. I try to work through a technical model.” Graeme MorrisWe also talk about the power of simplifying training tactics. Why is it helpful to use basic cues with athletes? What happens when coaches use too many cues? Graeme then speaks on his major back injury and how it has changed his life as an athlete and coach.“Make really, really simple cues and just understand that a lot of time, they’re not gonna look perfect straight away, but athletes will actually quite often learn to self-organize and make themselves better. But if you give them too many cues, they really struggle with that.” Graeme MorrisEpisode Timeline | What You’ll Learn:00:13 – Introducing Graeme Morris & The topics of today’s episode07:30 – Graeme’s greatest strength as a coach/trainer: Stress management08:34 – The problem with Irish club players & Why less is more in strength training11:02 – About Graeme’s big upcoming virtual presentation12:16 – How to integrate running into an athlete’s training and rehab regimens & Why it’s important to simplify running drills and cues18:44 –  Why it’s important to use correct hand positions in running & Why athletes struggle with running techniques22:21 – The impact of upper body motion and shoulder reconstructions on running skills and lower body injuries32:29 – The relationship between S&C training and the nervous system36:15 – How martial arts changes your view on performance training39:59 – Optimizing training for athletes & How Graeme uses oscillatory isometrics in training fighters48:48 – Graeme’s back injury & How it’s still impacting him today1:04:31 – Our candid thoughts on the pros and cons of Frans Bosch Systems1:10:14 – What’s your plan for the future?1:12:55 – Which 3 coaches would you bring to a stranded island and why?“Exercise is there to train certain tissues. If you’re doing shit technique, it’s highly likely you’re not training what you think you’re training.” Graeme MorrisWatch this episode on YouTube Connect with Graeme Morris:Follow him on InstagramSubscribe to his YouTube channelFollow his Facebook pageResources Mentioned:Frans Bosch SystemsConnect with DGR:Visit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramListen to more podcast episodesSubscribe to our YouTube channelIf you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome personal trainer and strength coach, Katie St.Clair, along with physical therapist, Jill Zimmerman. Tune in to learn about the fundamentals of training and physical therapy with the pelvic floor in mind, the functions of the pelvic floor, and the impact of the pelvic floor on pregnancy and postpartum life. Plus, Katie and Jill share great advice for fitness professionals as well as their powerful thoughts on the relationship between trauma, the pelvic floor, and chronic tension in the body. We also uncover the marketing tactics behind Jill and Katie’s unique business models, the importance of high-quality, safe learning environments (especially for online courses), and my approach to using reactive movements and/or yielding in plyometrics.“I think the hardest thing about mother[hood] is the expectations that they’re going to have time to do any of these things. Finding strategies – like hey you’re in your car or hey you’re breastfeeding – there are actually things you can do while you’re sitting there… So, let me give you a seated exercise you can do in your car”, Katie St.Clair “There’s a lot of guarding of the pelvic floor that’s due to safety or a need to find safety. So there’s a lot of emotional issues that people might guard with their pelvic floor, whether it be past traumas, even just emotional trauma, physical trauma… feelings of shame, feelings of fear… and that happens in other parts of the bodies too but especially with the pelvic floor”, Jill ZimmermanEpisode Timeline | What You’ll Learn:00:13 – Introducing Katie and Jill & The topics of today’s episode08:07 – My South Carolina story10:33 – About Katie, Jill, and their work16:30 – Understanding your scope of practice & The power of collaboration and learning in training and physical therapy21:31 – Thinking outside the algorithm & Accelerating your learning through case studies and repetitively doing hands-on work27:21 – Marketing strategies and insights for fitness professionals29:44 – Overcoming personal insecurities and setting boundaries in your business and courses35:28 – How Jill and Katie are inspiring women to be strong, confident, and knowledgeable about their bodies37:39 – About Jill’s business model & Why she offers a monthly case study program40:01 – Their contrasting lifestyles & services: Formal mentorships, mini courses, 1:1 in-person and online training programs, and more!47:16 – How they help people who experience stress incontinence.50:03 – The functions of the pelvic floor & How the functions can become overworked55:22 – What happens to the pelvic floor during pregnancy and postpartum? & What happens to the pelvic floor when you inhale and exhale?1:06:49 – Squat vs. Deadlifts: What should be happening to the pelvic floor?1:11:59 – Trauma, Safety, Emotions, and the Body: How are they connected?1:21:09 – What happens to the pelvic floor during bouncing exercises? & The importance of focusing on tendon health and laxity1:24:08 – Plyometrics & The pelvic floor1:31:06 – Advice for women in the fitness industry & Advice for men in fitness who want to work with more women.1:35:30 – Who would you bring to a deserted island if you were trapped there for a week?“Hip impingement can be a tricky one to treat and I think some people get really hung up, and it’s like, well is anyone looking at the pelvic floor? Maybe we should because that’s a huge part if you actually think about where those muscles lie and what they do. So, I think [physical therapy] can be a really good tool to sort of unlock some of these really tough to crack cases”, Jill ZimmermanWatch this episode on YouTube<

In my first bite sized solo episode, I answered the question “What are the top 3 things that helped to grow your business – David Grey Rehab?”. I spoke about strategy vs goals vs tactics when it comes to business, and I give you an insight into what the ‘guiding light’ is for our business.If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Watch this episode on YouTubeConnect with David Grey Rehab:Visit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramListen to more podcast episodes

In this debut episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Joel Smith, author, S&C coach, Track and Field Coach, and the host of the Just Fly Performance Podcast. Tune in as we explore topics like structured vs. unstructured training programs, the value of jump and balance training, rehab vs. performance training, muscle-driven vs. tendon-driven athletes, and more.“We do too much, as coaches, so often… just to be able to give an athlete something to do and try and learn, you see the body figuring it out and that’s the beautiful thing.” Joel SmithWe also talk about the fundamentals of podcasting… What makes a good podcast? How do I get good guests on my podcast? Joel shares his pro tips for hosting a successful, informative podcast and offers wise words of advice for beginner podcasters.“We need to create the structure and let the athlete just figure as much out as they can.” Joel SmithEpisode Timeline | What You’ll Learn:00:13 – Introducing Joel Smith & The topics of today’s episode05:13 – Joel’s biggest pieces of advice for beginner podcasters08:06 – What he learned from his first job as a recruiter09:19 – Order & Chaos: Structured vs. unstructured athlete training programs17:55 – Benefits and examples of incorporating unstructured play into structured training25:53 – About Joel’s new course on elasticity: Elastic Essentials & What is elasticity in athletes?29:01 – You can’t ignore neck and jaw tension in training athletes!30:20 – Muscular-driven vs. fascial-driven athlete & The importance of upper body movement in athletic training41:01 – Working around physical deficits in athletes48:03 – Joel’s thoughts on coaching with plyometrics: The importance of doing a pogo with your toes up & The role of Dorsiflexion in athletic and rehab training58:35 – How do you conduct a great podcast interview?1:01:04 – What mistakes have you made as a podcast host?1:03:09 – Should I send a list of questions or topics to guests before a podcast interview?1:04:28 – What’s the ideal length of a podcast episode?1:05:57 – How do you decide what guests to have on your podcast? How do you vet them?1:06:23 – How do you navigate biases, strong opinions, and context of podcast topics?1:11:23 – How do I get well-known guests on my podcast? & The one guest Joel had to work hard to get on Just Fly1:13:18 – My mission for the DGR podcast1:15:29 – Which 4 of your guests would you bring to a stranded island and why?“You can coach someone for the rest of your life to try and do something but if their joint can’t get there, they have no chance of doing it. So, bones don’t lie.” David GreyWatch this episode on YouTubeConnect with Joel Smith:Follow Joel Smith on InstagramListen to Just Fly Performance PodcastLearn more about his course, Elastic EssentialsResources Mentioned:Listen to the Just Fly episode with Austin JochumListen to the Just Fly episode with Frank ForencichListen to the Just Fly episode with Steven KotlerProBodXConnect with David Grey Rehab:Visit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramListen to more podcast episodes