Coaching for All Ages with Mo Morales | Food for Thought #18

In Episode 18 of the Greenfork Food for Thought podcast, host Stephen Zabala sits down with Christian “Mo” Morales, a strength and performance coach working with athletes of all ages and levels. Mo shares his journey into athletic coaching, from internships and early experiences to leading athlete programs, and dives into topics like youth vs. adult training, the art and science of coaching, using technology in performance, and blending physical therapy with strength training.To connect with Mo, follow @mo_movement25 on Instagram.0:00 Intro and welcome Christian “Mo” Morales2:24 Discovering athletic coaching and early inspirations3:44 Funny story from shadowing an athletic trainer5:18 Internships at Max Level Fitness and growth as a coach7:05 Building relationships and meeting clients where they are8:43 Adapting programs and learning the “art” of coaching9:42 Training youth athletes vs. adults12:32 Coaching adults and balancing goals with smart training14:02 Blending rehab concepts with performance training16:25 Making training fun and competitive for kids17:52 Using technology like jump pads and laser timers19:34 Coaching at Skidmore and integrating performance tech22:26 Future goals with force plates and advanced analysis25:02 Isometrics and tendon health in athletes26:54 Blood flow restriction training and Mo’s published thesis28:49 Principles of adaptation and transferable qualities29:46 Evolution of athletic training and growth of private gyms31:26 Golf, biomechanics, and rotational training35:43 Mo’s last meal picks: Taylor ham, pizza, eggplant parm36:42 Future projects, LLC, and online programs40:39 Closing thoughts and where to find Mo