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Jan 21, 2026 1 hr 16 min

Mad Jack: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.384

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In this special Affiliate Edition of The Misfit Podcast, Drew is joined by Hunter Wood (Misfit Gym Portland owner) and Paige Semenza to break down everything coaches and affiliates need to know as the Mad Jack Phase kicks off — just in time for the CrossFit Open. This seven-week General Physical Preparedness (GPP) phase is built around versatility, strength, and adaptability, inspired by the legendary “Mad Jack” Churchill — a true jack-of-all-trades. The crew dives into how affiliates can best prepare athletes for Open season, from coaching heavy squat cleans and front squats to managing gymnastics progressions, cardio days, and movement efficiency in real-world class settings. They also cover: How to coach front squats and squat cleans more effectively Teaching gymnastics to mixed-ability classes Scaling bar muscle-ups for large affiliate groups Why monostructural conditioning still matters (even when it’s not “fun”) How to communicate Open strategy to different athlete personalities Keeping coaches aligned across large staffs Creating better buy-in and consistency during Open season Whether you’re an affiliate owner, coach, or athlete, this episode offers practical insight into smarter programming, better coaching communication, and how to help your community thrive during the Open. Mad Jack Phase starts Monday, January 26th. Get in the Telegram, grab your free trial, and sharpen the axe (or sword 😈🗡️) ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

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