Coach Em Up Podcast

Judd Lienhard, Army vet and coach who created the MASS Method, blends military grit with practical athletic training. He breaks down Movement, Athleticism, Strength, Speed. He shares stories of viral social media growth, mental health struggles, and building a coaching business. Expect candid takes on durability, real-world coaching, and navigating online chaos.

Check out Brett on socials! @brettmorsetrainingUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastBrett Morse is a strength and performance coach who's figured out how to build a real coaching business from the ground up — and he's not holding anything back on this one.We get into his journey from track and field athlete at Cortland State to building a thriving online coaching brand, his no-BS coaching philosophies, how he thinks about speed development (and why most high school coaches are getting it wrong), and the content strategy that actually works — no fluff, just volume and data.Keys topics include transitioning from an athlete to a coach, breaking out of the personal trainer trap, content creation strategy, speed development misconceptions, individualizing training, supplements, influential coaches, sports specificity, and more!If this episode hit, drop a comment, smash that like button, and SUBSCRIBE — it's free and it keeps this thing rolling. Tell a coach or athlete who needs to hear this.00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:06 - Brett's background & journey into coaching00:06:30 - Athlete to coach transition00:10:44 - Gen Pop clients & coaching flexibility00:14:48 - Breaking free from the trainer trap00:19:13 - Content creation strategy & analytics00:25:59 - Treating content like a business00:29:16 - Growing an online coaching business00:35:31 - Refining programs & being selfless with your product00:39:50 - Coaching philosophy & individualized training00:43:36 - Speed development misconceptions00:47:53 - Timing systems & speed training challenges01:00:01 - Force production & technique weaknesses01:03:00 - Influential coaches & applied experience01:11:04 - Influential people outside the industry01:12:53 - Three things to maximize speed gains01:14:20 - Favorite supplements01:21:53 - Sport-specificity & Gen Pop sprinting01:27:53 - Alternative career paths01:30:58 - Unsolicited Solicited Advice#CoachEmUp #SpeedTraining #StrengthCoach #OnlineCoaching #AthleticPerformance #SpeedDevelopment #PerformanceCoach #ContentCreation #TrainSmart #StrengthAndConditioning

Check out Blaine on socials! @Blainemcconnell @blaine.mcconnellAnd go to https://dripthatdelivers.printify.me to get some of Tim and Blaine's merch!Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastTim Riley and Blaine McConnell are back at it. This episode is packed with real talk on NFL combine prep, speed training, coaching philosophy, and what it actually takes to stay athletic past 40. Blaine breaks down his background in college football and bobsled, and the guys go deep on the training methods, equipment, and mindset driven results with their current combine athletes in Austin.They hit a full Q&A covering everything from the hardest exercises to improve, Tim's biggest lessons from running the podcast, to unhinged conspiracy theories. They also discuss the origin of the Apex competition, the international expansion plans, training longevity past 40, isometrics, Olympic lifts, jumps, and Blaine's nightly routine for stress-free sleep.If you're a coach, athlete, or just someone who wants to move better and train smarter, this one's for you. Hit that subscribe button — it's free, it helps the show, and it makes your family proud.00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:41 - Blaine's Chains & combine prep in Austin00:03:19 - Blaine's sports background00:04:06 - Blaine's athleticism & coaching philosophy00:05:44 - Transition back to group training00:07:19 - Team dynamics & Austin's appeal00:09:46 - Blaine's online business & Apex origin story00:13:46 - Combine prep overview & training insights00:17:26 - Using unorthodox equipment00:22:14 - Athlete acclimation00:24:34 - Hardest exercise to improve00:27:16 - Tim's top podcast lessons00:34:13 - Never meet your heroes?00:36:05 - Blaine's most memorable PR00:41:12 - Durability and availability always wins00:46:08 - Training power past age 4000:52:03 - How Tim's coaching perspective changed01:01:05 - Jumps & Olympic lifts for strength01:01:12 - Inspiration behind THIS gym01:10:28 - PED clothing brand collab01:11:54 - Blaine's unhinged conspiracy theories01:14:58 - Apex going international: Australia & Germany01:32:23 - Using isometrics in your program01:36:02 - How to get faster with age01:44:50 - Blaine's daily routine for recovery & sleep#CoachEmUpPodcast #NFLCombinePrep #SpeedTraining #StrengthAndConditioning #AthletePerformance #CombineTraining #CoachingPhilosophy #TrainFasterGetStronger #ApexCompetition #bobsled

Check out Danny on socials! @danny.matrangaUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastTim Riley and Danny Matranga dive deep into the current state of the fitness industry, sharing invaluable insights from Danny's coaching journey. From his humble beginnings as an athletically inadequate kid to becoming a thoughtful fitness professional, Danny provides a refreshing perspective on what really matters in fitness.They tackle controversial topics including the overcomplicated nature of modern fitness, the toxic influence of social media, the problematic return of extreme thinness ideals, and the misguided marketing of Pilates as superior to weight training for women. Danny shares practical advice for women starting their fitness journey and explains why resistance training is essential regardless of your goals.This episode cuts through the noise of the fitness industry with honest conversation about what actually works, who you should trust for advice, and how to approach fitness with both effectiveness and sustainability in mind.00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:15 - Danny's journey to coaching00:05:02 - Starting as a trainer at 24-Hour Fitness00:12:09 - Developing crucial coaching soft skills00:15:40 - Why exposure, effort & time are essential in coaching00:17:17 - Problem with athletes giving general fitness advice00:19:15 - Finding the consistent through lines in fitness00:20:14 - How overcomplexity has made fitness worse00:23:10 - The moral dilemma of creating divisive content00:27:10 - Performative fitness & public health failures00:32:52 - The return of thinness obsession00:40:33 - Fitness scams targeting women00:41:55 - The problem with how Pilates is marketed00:47:50 - Resistance training vs Pilates00:53:59 - How identity influences fitness choices00:58:20 - Privilege & moral superiority in fitness01:02:25 - The inherent duality that makes fitness confusing01:03:22 - Principles for making fitness simpler & effective01:07:27 - Habits over Hacks01:13:07 - Stimulant Stories From Hell01:29:58 - Different training approaches for women vs men01:35:15 - Crucial advice for women starting fitness01:38:41 - Concerning trends & positive opportunities in fitness01:52:53 - Making the most of limited time in your life#FitnessCoaching #WomensFitness #ResistanceTraining #FitnessMyths #StrengthTraining #FitnessAdvice #PilatesVsWeights #CoachEmUp #FitnessJourney #PersonalTraining

Dr Katie Dabrowski, physical therapist and founder of Old Bull Athletics, blends strength, performance, and rehab. She connects metabolic health to musculoskeletal pain. Short takes on why cardio helps tendon and tissue health. Practical tips for adding aerobic work into rehab. Discussion on coaching mindset, pattern recognition, and reducing fear around movement.

Check out Byron on socials! @tendonrxGet Byron's Rotator Cuff Protocol, out now! https://tendonrx.myshopify.comUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastDive into the world of rotator cuff rehabilitation with Dr. Byron Miller, tendon specialist and physical therapist. In this information-packed episode, Tim Riley shares his personal shoulder injury journey and how Dr. Miller's evidence-based approach provided solutions when traditional healthcare failed.Dr. Miller breaks down his revolutionary protocol for treating tendinopathy, explaining why common approaches like RICE and glute activation often miss the mark. Learn why you cannot have a healthy tendon without load and how isometric exercises can be the key to recovery.From medical school disillusionment to developing specialized protocols during COVID, Dr. Miller's journey shows the importance of questioning established practices and focusing on what actually works for patients.Don't forget to subscribe! Video of Zack's exotic dancing goes live at 10k subs, you won't want to miss it.00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:12 - Tim's shoulder injury story00:08:14 - Diagnosis and surgeon's unhelpful advice00:10:14 - Desperate search and connection with Dr. Miller00:13:26 - Initial intake and MRI review00:15:35 - Subscapularis identification and validation00:18:09 - Dr. Miller's background00:22:55 - Medical school and disillusionment00:29:24 - Pivot away from med school00:30:51 - Therapeutic adventure guide experience00:34:24 - Returning to academics00:35:54 - DPT program and clinical challenges00:42:56 - Discovering tendinopathy methods00:46:02 - Exploring tendinopathy literature00:48:56 - Disillusionment with orthopedics and home health00:54:57 - Reconnecting with orthopedics01:02:17 - Developing the rotator cuff protocol and tendon basics01:11:05 - Understanding muscle and bone innervation01:17:18 - The relationship between volume, loads, and position01:23:22 - Protocol on tendon and muscle relationship01:33:36 - The importance of exercise01:39:16 - Step by step rotator cuff plan#RotatorCuffRehab #TendonHealth #PhysicalTherapy #ShoulderPain #SportsRehab #TendonRx #AthleteRecovery #MovementMedicine #EvidenceBasedPT #InjuryRecovery

Check out Caroline on socials! @carolinepackarddptUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastTim Riley sits down with physical therapist Caroline Packard to tackle a topic that's often overlooked but impacts millions: pelvic floor health. Caroline shares her journey from personal struggle to becoming a specialist in the field, offering insights that go far beyond the common advice to "just do Kegels."Caroline breaks down why pelvic floor dysfunction affects so many women (and men), why it's commonly misunderstood by medical professionals, and provides practical approaches to rehabilitation that consider the entire body. Learn why "common doesn't mean normal" when it comes to issues like leakage and prolapse, and discover how proper breathing techniques and body awareness can transform your core function.This episode isn't just for those experiencing symptoms - coaches, trainers, and anyone working with postpartum women will gain valuable knowledge on recognizing and addressing these often-ignored issues.If you're seeing this, subscribe to the channel! You're obviously interested enough if you read through the description. It's totally free, and it will change your life... probably.00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:54 - Client experience with exercise-induced leakage00:04:32 - Caroline's journey into pelvic floor specialization00:06:49 - Frustrations with standard medical advice00:08:30 - How personal experience enhances coaching00:10:53 - Pelvic floor dysfunction explained00:13:39 - Challenging the "it is what it is" mentality00:17:00 - Caroline's personal pelvic floor health journey00:23:54 - Why Kegels aren't the answer00:28:15 - Healthy vs. unhealthy pelvic floor function00:34:18 - The problems with belly breathing00:37:54 - PRI techniques and proper rib cage expansion00:40:20 - Simplifying breathing and body awareness00:44:04 - Step-by-step pelvic floor rehabilitation process00:49:10 - Pelvic floor resources for coaches and athletes00:52:38 - Building an online business00:59:03 - The importance of consistency in business growth01:10:32 - Developing an app and comprehensive programs01:20:26 - Lessons learned building an online brand01:26:57 - Three key areas coaches should understand01:29:17 - Post partum influencer rant01:33:06 - Caroline's career alternatives01:36:09 - Overrated vs. underrated pelvic health01:37:25 - Unsolicited advice#pelvicfloor #womenshealth #corestrength #postpartum #physicaltherapy #fitness #kegels #breathing #rehabilitation #coach

Check out Cristian on socials! @cristiangplascenciaUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastCristian Placsencia joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to share his journey from aspiring basketball player to respected strength & conditioning coach. Cristian dives into his career progression, from his early PT aspirations to working with elite basketball players.Christian reveals how dropping out of grad school to work at Onnit shaped his career path, his missed opportunity with Taylor Swift's tour, and how COVID-19 unexpectedly accelerated his business. He shares insights on mobility training for basketball, the evolution of his training philosophy, and the underrated importance of foot and ankle work in athletic performance.Don't miss Cristian's practical advice on plyometrics implementation, recovery modalities, and his candid takes on what's overrated versus underrated in today's training landscape. And remember to subscribe!00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:51 - Meeting Cristian Plascencia00:03:40 - CP's background and journey in exercise science00:09:07 - Holistic PT approaches00:17:11 - Dropping out of grad school00:23:45 - Focusing on mobility and the Taylor Swift tour offer00:25:59 - Starting Durable Athlete00:39:10 - Thriving during COVID00:46:03 - Advice to younger self00:51:50 - Benefits of bodyweight training approaches01:00:51 - Evolution of training philosophies01:06:50 - Pros and cons of early athletic specialization01:15:10 - Balancing client needs and performance improvement01:25:07 - Plyometric fundamentals for basketball athletes01:39:59 - Passive recovery modalities01:46:31 - Cristian's music background01:46:33 - Overrated Training methodologies01:51:34 - Unsolicited Advice#BasketballTraining #MobilityForAthletes #DurableAthlete #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #PlyrometricTraining #BasketballConditioning #SportPerformance #CoachEmUp #AthleticDevelopment

Jon Heck, strength and conditioning coach who built Hammer and Chisel Performance after stints at UNC and in the NFL. He discusses why he left playing for coaching, launching a remote coaching business, and the role of nutrition in body composition. He also covers practical nutrition basics, why carbs and electrolytes matter for performance, and tips for becoming a better nutrition coach.

Check out Dr. Andy on socials! @dr.andyfatachanUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastFrom his journey starting with a pool hall bet that led to bodybuilding and eventually physical therapy, to challenging common misconceptions about pain and rehab, Dr. Andy delivers game-changing perspectives for coaches and athletes alike.In this episode, they dive deep into:- Why the absence of pain doesn't mean the presence of function- How to transition clients from pain to performance using proper progression- Debunking dangerous myths about back pain and imaging results- The art of behavior change through questioning rather than telling- Building a successful business while avoiding burnout- The male mental health and therapy epidemic- Q&A on why Andy is a badassThis conversation bridges the gap between rehabilitation and performance, offering practical frameworks that will transform how you approach training and recovery.Subscribe to the channel! If we get 10,000 subscribers by the end of the month we'll release the video of Zack's exotic dancing, and trust us, you won't want to miss it.