Fighter Psychology, Movement Cults, & Mentorships with ALEX STERNER | Ep. 88

Check out Alex on socials! @alex.sterner⁠ ⁨@ElectrumPerformance⁩ ⁠ Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at ⁠https://davidgreyrehab.com⁠Head over to ⁠⁠https://VALD.com⁠⁠ to request a demo!Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at ⁠https://Eleiko.com/coachemup⁠Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ ⁠https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast⁠In this episode, Tim Riley sits down with Alex Sterner, a strength and conditioning coach specializing in combat sports, to discuss the art and science of coaching elite athletes. Alex shares his journey from jiu-jitsu practitioner to respected coach, emphasizing the crucial role of mentorship in developing coaching expertise.They dive deep into the psychology of combat athletes, exploring their masochistic tendencies and how coaches must balance intensity with preservation. Alex reveals strategies for effective communication with high-level fighters and debunks common misconceptions in the science-based fitness community.The conversation takes a critical turn as they examine movement cults, the absurdity of longevity claims from Functional Patterns, and the ethical responsibilities of coaches. Alex offers invaluable advice for aspiring coaches, stressing the importance of mentorship, personal training experience, and maintaining humility.Subscribe right now! If you don't, Naudi will slide into your DMs and deliver his ultimate functional patterns manifesto, killing you instantly from the sheer magnitude of knowledge entering your brain. So I'd subscribe if I were you.