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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 18 MIN

Episode 1 What's Missing from Athletic Performance Programs

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Introduction:Today’s topic: What’s missing from athletic performance programs across the country (high school, private sector, and college).Goal: Build a systematic approach to help athletes maximize performance beyond just lifting weights.Reminder: Champions are made by mastering the little things — not just training hard.The 7-Part Framework:SleepIdeal sleep environment: 68°F, dark room, no screens before bedNutrition & RecoveryMacro minimums:Protein: 1 g per lb body weightCarbs: 3–12 g per lb body weight (depending on sport/intensity)Fat: 20–35% of total caloriesSupplements & recovery tools: breath work, cool downs, PT, chiropractic, sauna, ice baths, hyperbaric chambersTesting & KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)Rotational Strength, Speed, & PowerLateral Strength, Speed, & PowerGoal Setting & HabitsEliminating Organized ChaosRecovery & Monitoring Fatigue:Use jump testing / velocity tracking to monitor fatigueIf below norm → reduce training volume/intensity by 25%If above norm → consider lighter bodybuilding day or active recoveryEnd outdated “grind culture” of beating athletes down with unnecessary early workoutsTools for Accountability:Wearables like Oura Ring or WhoopHelp track sleep, HRV, recoveryEnable team accountability featuresKey Takeaways:Athletic success = Mastery of the mundaneSleep, nutrition, recovery, and monitoring are just as important as lifting and conditioningPrograms need curriculum + accountability for long-term resultsEach future episode will dive deeper into one of the seven key areasGet a Free E-Book with Tips for the Big 6: Big Six Free Download - Mash Elite PerformanceVisit: https://www.mashelite.com for our EBooks and Programming. Sign up for the newsletterTo Join the Online Team: https://www.bridgeathletic.com/store/thenewteammasheliteperformance-1629Please support our sponsors:GymAware The Gold Standard in VBT https://www.riseindoorsports.com/ https://www.swiftperformance.com/ https://www.shredmill.com/https://www.sorinex.com/ Ancore Training SystemsGo-Exxentric FlywheelMax Effort Muscle and Mash Elitewww.MashElite.comAthletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/Supplements from Max Effort Muscle: https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mashVelocity Based Training Needs: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/gymaware/Ancore Trainer and GymAware Data Plate: https://ancoretraining.com/?dt_id=2549199Training Facility:  www.RiseIndoorSports.com.

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