Nathan Jones - Elevation Athletic Performance

Season 4 Episode 27 is out with Nathan Jones. Nathan owns Elevation Athletic Performance located in Cassville, MO. Nathan prides his facility on quality Strength & Conditioning programs to help athletes reach their full potential. Nathan started EAP in 2021 and has seen a lot of growth in the last year. Nathan goes in-depth talking about how to start a facility but more importantly knowing your population demographic. Nathan found his niche in Cassville, MO by offering best quality training programs and atmosphere. Nathan spent time as an OPP Intern (Optimal Power Performance located in Tempe, AZ) in 2021. Nathan talks about how this was such an eye-opening experience for him and what quality player development entails. Nathan talks about how his experience gave him the confidence to learn and explore the field of strength & conditioning in a positive manner. Nathan is a huge proponent of the conjugate method for athletes. Nathan goes on to talk about why he uses this method and why it is so helpful to all athletes no matter what season they are currently in (Off-Season, Preseason, In season, Postseason). Please join me in listening to Nathan and his shared experiences about Strength & Conditioning! Timestamps: Ian's Experience with Elevation Performance Background: Baseball background 2:15 Before Elevation 5:20 Elevation Performance What made you start your own facility 8:50 Facility backbone (Conjugate system or Conjugate for athletes) 15:50 What have you learned from your first year? 20:58 What are going to be your keys to having a successful facility 28:05 OPP Internship Experience 32:12 Working with AJ Arroyo (you can go as in-depth as you want. He is very respected in the S/C field that's why) 33:45 Hitting and the style? 42:00 Conjugate for athletes Favorite keys towards program (example: AMRAP Method) 49:40 Player development What have you been exploring within player development recently 55:20 What are you looking to implement over the next year with your facility 59:50 Closing 61:04