The Strength Coach Podcast

     Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen NowHighlights of Special Episode 10.5Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Legendary Strength Coach Bob Alejo, UC Santa Barbara(former Oakland A's and UCLA Strength Coach) joins us today to talk about:**Sport-Specific Training**Teaching the O-Lifts**Squat Technique**Static Stretching**Foam Rolling and Activation**Forearm Training**Things that Strength Coaches are Doing Wrong**His New Book- "Double Play, Training and Nutrition Advice from The World's Experts in Baseball"  "Ask Gray Cook"Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com ForumThis episode, Gray answers a question about the Side Lying Rotation DrillAnother great answer from Gray.   Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.comBill Hartman and Mike Robertson Present2008 Indianapolis Performance Enhancement SeminarWhen: Saturday, May 17th, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Where: Omni Severin Hotel, Downtown IndianapolisCost: $129 Before April 1st; $159 April 1st and afterFor those of you looking for NSCA CEU's, we've applied for .7 CEU's for this event!ListeningTo listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player.  Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that.If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..."Direct Download  Right Mouse Click here to Download

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 10 Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Coach Alwyn Cosgrove, Owner of Results Fitness, Santa Clarita, CA We talked about: **His article "Undulating Periodization" ** Combinations **Stretching **Foam Rolling and Activation **Vertical Core Training **His Lecture "21st century Fitness Programming Check out Alwyn's Special Collaboration CD- Over 800 Articles from the World's Top Fitness Specialists LiftStrong.com All Proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society   The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Punishing Workouts -Stretching/Foam ITB area -Combinations -Youth Training -ACL Tears Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better Ernn McGirr joins us to answer your questions. This week she gives us the lowdown on Foam Rolls. If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com   Performance Nutrition Tips This Episode's Nutrition Expert: Mike Roussell from www.NakedNutritionNetwork.com This Week's Tip: Mike talks about The Importance of Breakfast for Athletes   "Ask Gray Cook" Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum This episode, Gray answers the question "Why is it so important to have to toes pointed straight on the Deep Squat in the FMS? My clients bury it when they have their toes pointed out." Another great answer from Gray. Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson Present 2008 Indianapolis Performance Enhancement Seminar When: Saturday, May 17th, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Omni Severin Hotel, Downtown Indianapolis Cost: $129 Before April 1st; $159 April 1st and after For those of you looking for NSCA CEU's, we've applied for .7 CEU's for this event! Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Right Mouse Click here to Download Now Direct download: Episode_10-_The_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:53 PM

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 9 The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about ** What's new at StrengthCoach.com ** Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -T Spine Mobility in the AM -Bulging Discs- What not to do -Pronation and Jumping -Lee Taft's Plyo Step Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs Special Bonus Interview with Lee Taft of LeeTaft.com and SpeedInsiders.com Lee comes on to give us the scoop about the Plyo Step   Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better Rob Milani joins us to answer your questions. This week he gives us the lowdown on Plyo Boxes If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com   Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Coach Andy Twellman, Director of Operations at Train 4 the Game We talked about: **His article "Movement Preparation" ** His article "Jumping, More Than Just Vertical" ** Vertical Core Training Performance Nutrition Tips This Episode's Nutrition Expert: Mike Roussell from www.NakedNutritionNetwork.com This Week's Tip: Mike talks about Tips for Guaranteeing Success with Your Nutrition   "Ask Gray Cook" Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum This episode, Gray answers a question about a JC Santana statement basically saying that fitness professionals should not do assessments or advanced testing. Another great answer from Gray. Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player.  Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download  Right mouse click here to Download this EpisodeDirect download: Episode_9-_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:06 PM

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 8 "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about ** What's new at StrengthCoach.com Including his new Article "How Strong is Strong?" **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Tabata protocol-The Topic of Activation-Women and Lower Body Training Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better Jennie Rohde joins us to answer your questions. This week she gives us the lowdown on Kettlebells. If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Coach Robert Dos Remedios, Strength & Conditioning Coach at College of The Canyons in CA We talked about: **Off season training for his Soccer team ** His book "Men's Health Power Training" **His DVD "Metabolic Acceleration" **Various Forum Topics Performance Nutrition Tips This Episode's Nutrition Expert: Dr. Chris Mohr, President and Nutrition Director of This Week's Tip: Dr. Mohr talks about Tips for Shopping from his Grocery Shopping Made Easy DVD Check out Dr. Mohr's Website at www.MohrResults.com "Ask Gray Cook" Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum This episode, Gray answers the question: "Can I use the FMS on adolescents?" Another great answer from Gray. Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player.  Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Right Mouse Click Here to Download This Episode Direct download: Episode_8-_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:03 PM

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 7 The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com Including his new Article "Do We Always Train Football Players Wrong?" **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Resistance band Training for the Rotator Cuff -Quarter Squats (they stink!) -Rest Periods during sets Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs   Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better John Brock joins us to answer your questions. This week he gives us the lowdown on the differences between Resistance Training Cords for Speed and Agility If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com   Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Sarah Cahill, Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Oklahoma **Being a woman in a male dominated field and how she earns respect in the weight room ** Pre-Season Softball training **Off-Season Volleyball training   Performance Nutrition Tips This Episode's Nutrition Expert: Dr. Chris Mohr, President and Nutrition Director of This Week's Tip: Dr. Mohr talks about Fuel for Young Athletes Check out Dr. Mohr's Website at www.MohrResults.com   "Ask Gray Cook" Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum This episode, Gray provides us with a statement: "A Case for Logic" Listen to Gray as he talks about how we should look at what we are doing as strength coaches, therapists and trainers. Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com   Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Right Mouse Click Here to Download Direct download: Episode_7-_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:44 PM

Brought to you by Perform Better Click Here to Listen Now Special Episode 6.5 Highlights The "Secrets" Series This is a special episode that will focus on Gray Cook's "Secrets" Series A 55 minute interview with Gray about: - What the "Secrets" Series is all about - How it can be used with the Functional Movement Screen - Some of the "Secrets" of each DVD "Secrets of the Shoulder" "Secrets of Core Training "The Backside" "Secrets of the Hip & Knee" -A new addition to the "Secrets" Series coming soon Check out Gray's siteFunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player.  Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Right mouse click here to download Direct download: Episode_6.5-_Special_Edition_of_The_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:44 AM

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 6 The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -The Myth of Core Stability -Jump Squats -Glute Activation -Rest Periods for Plyometrics Sign Up Now for The Michael Boyle Strength & Conditioning Winter Seminar on January 26 in Winchester, MA Only $99!! Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVD Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better Jamie Harvie joins us to answer your questions. This week he gives us the lowdown on the differences between Medicine Balls. If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Eric Cressey, Owner of Cressey Performance Co-Author of Magnificent Mobility, Building The Efficient Athlete and The Ultimate Off-Season Training Manual Eric goes over **Versatility in Programming- How to Get a Training Effect in Spite of Common Injuries **The Mistakes Trainers Make When Training Shoulders **His 9 Point Checklist When Looking at Shoulder Health **His latest work with common low back injuries Performance Nutrition Tips This Episode's Nutrition Expert: Dr. John BerardiPresident and Nutrition Director of Precision Nutrition This Week's Tip: Dr. Berardi talks about Supplementation "Ask Gray Cook" Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum This episode, Gray answers the question: "Why does Shirley Sahrmann encourage elevated shoulders when we lift our arms above our heads, but Gray and Brett call it the 'bad position" in "Secrets of the Shoulder"? Lifting and keeping shoulders depressed is "scapula depression syndrome" in Sahrmann's book." Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download"link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Right Mouse Click Here Direct download: Episode_6-_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:06 AM

Brought to you by Perform Better Special Episode 5.5 Highlights Listen Now to Episode 5.5 This is a special episode that will focus on Extended Continuing Education Opportunities Interviews with: Mike Boyle about The Michael Boyle Strength & Conditioning Mentorship Program JC Santana about The Intsitute of Human Performance Professional Mentorship Nick Winkelman about Athletes' Performance Professional Mentorship Training & Education Chris Poirier about The Perform Better Functional Training Summit Jay Dawes about The NSCA National Conference Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Episode 5.5 Direct download: Episode_5.5-_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:19 PM

Brought to You by Perform Better Highlights of Episode 5 The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Sports Hernias -Low Back Pain -Reaction Time Training -Chin Up Progressions Sign Up Now for The Michael Boyle Strength & Conditioning Winter Seminar on January 26 in Winchester, MA Only $99!! Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better Kevin Broshu joins us to answer your questions. This week he gives us the lowdown on Equipment for Training Groups on a Budget. If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Brijesh Patel, Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach for The College of Holy Cross Co-Founder of SB Coaches College Brijesh goes over **Programming for Large Groups **Mobility & Stability Exercises he has added to his programs **Work Capacity- What is it? What he does for Increasing Work capacity **SB Coaches College Performance Nutrition Tips This Episode's Nutrition Expert: Dr. John Berardi President and Nutrition Director of Precision Nutrition This Week's Tip: Dr. Berardi talks about Body Types Due to Conflicting Holiday Schedules, there is NO "Ask Gray Cook" For this Episode Sorry. Gray will be back next episode. Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Direct Download: Episode_5-_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:47 PM

Brought to you by Perform Better Special Episode 4.5 Highlights Interview with Lee Burton Co-Creator of the Functional Movement Scree www.FunctionalMovement.com This episode is all about the Functional Movement Screen and Corrective Exercise Lee answers common questions about the FMS: Who can use the FMS? Who should we assess with it? Is the FMS trying to turn trainers into therapists? 7 Point Screen or the 5 Point Screen If I'm a "3", why do I feel asymmetrical? How do I know if the dysfunction is stability or mobility? How do I choose the best corrective exercises? Where do I put corrective exercises in my program? Should corrective exercises always be part of the workout? How often do I re-test? How do I progress the exercises? What is the best way to use the FMS with groups? What are the differences between all of the DVD packages? If you use the FMS, you do not want to miss this episode. Lee clears up a lot of confusion about how to use the FMS and what to do after you use it. The Gray Cook Band Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Episode 4.5 Direct download: Episode_4.5-_Special_Edition_of_The_Strength_Coach_Podcast.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:47 PM