Chris Hays: GPP vs Sports Specific Exercises & Pursuing Mastery in Coaching

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Chris Hays to discuss general physical prep / programming for athletes in addition to what it means to pursue mastery in coaching, and more. Chris Hays is a Strength and Conditioning specialist who holds a CSCS, FMS lvl 2, FRS FRC & FRA certifications, and CAFS. Chris played college basketball for Slippery Rock from 2012-2015 and graduated from Slippery Rock with his Bachelor's in Exercise Science in 2015. Chris later earned his Master's in Exercise Science from George Washington University in 2017. Chris has experiences as a Graduate Assistant for George Washington University, Performance Fellow at the University of Louisville, Performance Coach for the LA Dodgers, Director of Basketball Performance and Director of Sports Performance for Coppin State University, Head Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coach for Drexel University, & most recently Director of Basketball Performance for Jacksonville University. For more on Chris, be sure to check out Instagram @chaysstrength - you can also check out @thetopathlete & @thetopathletesystem as well! *SEASON 5 of the Brawn Body Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit - BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!