Just Fly Performance Podcast

Sarah Miller, a strength coach rooted in dance, theater, and stunt performance, blends artistry with collegiate S&C. She talks about falling and aerial awareness, how psychology and rhythm shape movement, breaking habitual patterns, and playful exploration to free athletes. Short practical strategies and movement archetypes pop up throughout, all framed around reconnecting feeling with function.

Richard Burnett, sports performance coach and PlyoMat founder who specializes in reactive strength and NFL Combine prep. He discusses reactive strength testing and why context and consistent tech beat chasing perfect numbers. He digs into single-leg RSI, asymmetries, and how reactivity profiling reveals sprint weaknesses. He also covers band-assisted hops and isometrics as tools to build faster, more explosive athletes.

A deep dive into programming for speed and power with practical training systems like high-low setups, potentiation sequencing, weekly changeovers, factorization, and autoregulation. Covers early influences from Soviet plyometrics to Triphasic ideas. Highlights common programming mistakes and practical principles for balancing speed, strength, and capacity while keeping systems simple.

Tyler Franklin, a strength and conditioning coach and PE teacher who runs Feed the Dogs, talks about building speed and intent through playful, practical training. He describes chase games, partner drills, and cheap tools that boost effort. He also covers mixing fun with disciplined, boring work and using fatigue as a teaching tool.

Vern Gambetta, legendary sports performance coach with 50+ years pioneering functional training and long-term athlete development. He talks about movement as a continuum, rhythm and coordination tools like jump rope and dot drills, practical plyometric progressions, and coaching that prioritizes skill expression over rigid metrics. Short, practical, and full of coaching wisdom.

Dan Cleather, sport scientist and author known for biomechanics and astronaut exercise work, joins to explore balance in training. He talks about designing microgravity exercise gear and the philosophy behind Easy Strength. Short takes cover Tai Chi-style conditioning, using fatigue to find flow, and coaching as creating conditions for gradual change.

Zac Cupples, physical therapist and strength coach who bridges rehab and performance. He talks about how pelvic shape and structure change hamstring loading. He explains why some athletes can’t feel hamstrings in lifts and how front-loading, sprinting, machines, and specific hinge progressions help. He also covers long-duration isometrics, mobility versus flexibility, and practical coaching cues.

Tanner Care, a high-performance specialist working with pro and university teams, outlines his practical framework for athlete development. He discusses sprint-specific isometrics, a layered health-first coaching model, and innovative drills that embed max-speed work into practice. He also explores athlete archetypes, plyometric dosing, and run-specific assessments to prioritize targeted interventions.

Paul Cater, a 25+ year strength and conditioning pro who blends science with art. He talks about using heavy isometrics early as a readiness anchor. He explores rhythm, music, and downbeat timing to make sessions feel alive. He argues for live, communal training, gravity-first practice, and balancing data with coach intuition.

Martin Bingisser, founder of HMMR Media and former hammer thrower, shares invaluable insights from his mentorship with legendary coaches Anatoliy Bondarchuk and Vern Gambetta. He dives into the nuances of specific strength training and the importance of adaptability in performance. Martin emphasizes the need for consistent daily measures over weight-room PRs to evaluate readiness. He also discusses optimal training rhythms, the blend of generalist and specific approaches, and the significance of effective feedback in coaching. This conversation is a treasure for coaches and athletes alike!