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Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever watched an athlete dominate in games while looking average in the weight room, Paul Gagné has an explanation that cuts deeper than “talent.” We’re talking about posturology: how the brain uses vision, the vestibular system, and foot pressure to place your centre of mass before you ever push into the ground. When that system is organised, speed and skill feel effortless. When it’s not, you can train hard and still leak power, recover poorly, and get hurt at the worst moment.We dig into eye convergence, VOR drills, and why a simple figure eight pattern can shift posture fast enough to change a training session. Paul breaks down anterior scapular plane and how it shows up in hockey as weaker first steps, skating on the toe of the blade, and a head down style that kills awareness. He shares how he uses force plates, lasers, and quick sensory inputs to open a “window” where athletes learn and lift in a better position.Then we go practical and a little wild: white pucks and even golf balls on the ice to train soft hands and peripheral vision, plus a PGA Tour story where a major champion uses eye exercises under pressure. We also connect posture to breathing mechanics, diaphragm function, hypoxia and CO2 tolerance training, and how better breath control can restore calm focus between shifts.If you care about sports performance, hockey training, injury prevention, or the science of posture and breathing, you’ll leave with tools you can test today. Subscribe, share this with a coach or teammate, and leave a review with the one drill you want to try first.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat if movement was your first language? We sit down with Jesse Danger—coach, builder, and founder of The Movement Creative—to explore how parkour can turn a city into a classroom and frustration into the felt sense of learning. From a rough ride through school to discovering parkour as a pathway to agency, Jesse shares the frameworks and stories that helped him build one of New York’s most innovative movement communities without a permanent gym.We dig into a practical coaching model shaped by two axes—autonomy and complexity—moving through drill, exploration, challenge, and game. You’ll hear how this structure helps students manage difficulty, navigate fear, and stay curious, whether they’re learning a precision jump or rethinking how they approach any skill. Jesse also unpacks the idea of parkour vision, the mindset that transforms benches, ledges, and stairwells into opportunities. Along the way, we talk mental health, resilience, and why celebrating effort over performance changes the culture in classrooms, teams, and families.Beyond philosophy, this is a builder’s story. Jesse explains how his team designed modular equipment for tight city spaces, launched weatherproof roaming classes, and partnered with schools to bring movement into PE and after‑school—then adapted during the pandemic with QR‑coded park challenges to shift how people see their neighborhoods. We even touch on a signature “impossible” challenge—backwards-crawling the Empire State by proxy—and the new parkour game card deck that turns hard‑earned pedagogy into playful, ready‑to‑run sessions for coaches and parents.If you care about movement education, youth programs, urban design, or just seeing your environment with fresh eyes, this conversation will give you tools you can use today. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a spark, and leave a review to tell us: what challenge are you ready to embrace next?Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe explore how left-right brain asymmetry explains autism, ADHD types, dyslexia, immune quirks, and gut issues, and how movement, sensory training, and targeted nutrition create real change. Dr. Ty Melillo shares his path from test subject to clinician, with nuanced takes on meds, EQ, and environment.• mapping autism and dyslexia to hemispheric dominance• task avoidance as fear-driven EQ strength• vestibular, ocular, and proprioceptive training for regulation• chiropractic for parasympathetic tone and movement• inattentive vs hyperactive ADHD and better school testing• neuroimmunology links to eczema, IBS, histamine• nutrition, serotonin, fish oil, and microbiome balance• when stimulants help and when they backfire• tech, light, and nature-shaped environmentsPlease give us a like, share, and subscribeSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWhat if your athletes actually got better at the game instead of just better at drills? That’s the question we chase with Coach Javi Miller Estrada—co‑founder of Ignite Performance, team member at Emergence, and host of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast. We unpack how ecological dynamics and a constraints‑led approach help athletes perceive what matters, set clear intentions, and discover solutions that hold up under real pressure. No fluff, no guru talk—just practical ways to make training look, feel, and transfer like sport.Javi explains why “roll the ball out” is a myth and how the coach’s job actually gets more intentional: design representative tasks, scale constraints, and guide attention without over‑prescribing mechanics. From quarterbacks who crumble under constant internal cues to basketball players stuck on beef-era shooting rules, we explore how focusing on perception and problem solving creates robust attractors—multiple effective ways to win the same play. You’ll hear concrete examples: live, opposed football work that replaces empty indy periods; jiu-jitsu progressions that bridge drilling and sparring; and simple tweaks athletes can use when team practice is still stuck on rote patterns.We also step into the messy, rewarding reality of coaching as a business. Javi shares straight‑shooting advice on parent education, testing for validation without losing the “game speed” focus, and hiring coaches who care enough to keep learning. His Modern Coach’s Planner was built for that purpose—session design, debriefs, athlete notes, and bite‑size explanations of key concepts that turn curiosity into consistent action.If you want athletes who adapt instead of memorize, who can win routes in many ways and solve problems at full speed, this conversation gives you the blueprint. Listen, take notes, and try one change this week: make a drill more representative, set a clearer intention, or remove one unnecessary cue. Then tell us how it went. Subscribe, share with a coach who needs this, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the show

Send us Fan MailTwo coaches at the sharp end of elite sport pull back the curtain on how speed really gets built. We sit down with Olympic sprint and jumps coach Randy Huntington and Exogen’s Joseph DeSetti to unpack the methods, measurements, and micro-loads that turn good movers into great performers—safely.Randy walks us through his global journey: rebuilding Chinese track and field with timing systems, load-velocity profiling, and individualized technique, then carrying those lessons into the NFL with athletes like Christian McCaffrey. The big reveal is deceptively simple: proprioception before load, technique before intensity, and measurement before judgment. You’ll hear how mini hurdles, activator belts, and wearable resistance create “compliance” so athletes feel front-side mechanics, fix high heel recovery, and apply real force into the ground.We go practical and specific. Learn how placing grams on thighs or calves changes torque and awareness, why many pros are strong in the weight room yet weak in key patterns, and how to progress from drills to sprinting without spiking soft-tissue risk. Randy shares a step-by-step logic for acceleration and max-velocity coaching, including when he refuses to load calves, how he resolved years of Achilles pain in days using tools and microcurrent, and why finishing sessions light locks in clean movement.The conversation widens to return-to-play and water-based solutions, from deep-water running with targeted loads to building tendon capacity with simple skipping. Joe explains the “assistive vs resistive” framework and why acclimatization over four to eight weeks is non-negotiable at high speed. Throughout, the message stays grounded: no single method wins; a complete, measured toolbox and coach humility do.If this episode reframes how you think about speed, share it with a coach or teammate who needs it. Subscribe for more candid, high-level conversations, and leave a review with the one coaching shift you’ll make this week.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat if posture isn’t about “standing up straight,” but about how your brain reads the world through your feet and eyes? We sit down with Dr. Bernard Bricot—orthopedic surgeon and pioneer of posturology—to rethink back pain, performance, and the myths that keep people stuck. Instead of chasing symptoms or relying on phasic muscles to fix a tonic job, we examine posture as a sensory integration problem: the nervous system blends signals from the foot’s ultra-sensitive skin, the extraocular muscles, and the vestibular system to set tone and organize movement against gravity.We dig into why tonic muscles quietly do the heavy lifting, why frequency-based foot stimulation can recruit better support than rigid inserts, and why testing eye convergence all the way to the bridge of the nose reveals asymmetries most exams miss. You’ll hear how disharmonic feet can tilt the pelvis, load L5-S1, and ripple through the thoracic spine and C2—patterns that return unless the upstream sensors are addressed. Fascia takes center stage as the tissue that “locks in” bias, explaining chronic, recurring misalignments and why gentle, ongoing sensory inputs can override those fixations more reliably than forceful adjustments or isolated stretching.We also tackle the genetics debate with an epigenetic perspective: uncorrected sensory imbalances may echo across generations, which reframes prevention as early, sensory-aware care rather than late-stage correction. Along the way, we challenge the “correlation isn’t causation” refrain by highlighting silent lesions—objective tissue changes that exist without pain—and how relying on symptoms alone misguides treatment. If you’ve tried posture drills without lasting change, this conversation offers a clearer map: assess the feet, test true convergence, tune tonic support, and let the nervous system reorganize from the ground and the gaze up.If this rethink resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s battling stubborn back pain, and leave a review with your biggest aha—what part of your chain do you think starts the story?Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat if the fastest path to better performance isn’t more sets and reps, but becoming more human first? We close out the year by unpacking the ideas that changed our training and our lives: primitive reflexes that still shape adult movement, posture as a whole-body strategy, and the feet as powerful sensory hubs that influence pain, speed, and power. It’s a candid look at what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re refining everything for a stronger year ahead.We dive into the difference between exercise and movement and why the brain grows through varied, playful practice. You’ll hear how parkour, roughhousing, and nature-based challenges brought joy back to training, why consistency in sleep and light hygiene drives nervous system health, and how local food and water quality affect performance more than most programs admit. We revisit standout conversations on transfer of training and motor learning, connecting high-level sport ideas to daily practice in clear, actionable ways.Two frameworks anchor the recap. From Rafe Kelly, a culture of practice built on play, presence, nature, connection, and community. From Ido Portal, a simple method for any problem: isolate, integrate, improvise. Layer that onto our core lens—humans first, movers second, specialists third—and you get a roadmap that ends arguments and starts progress. Whether you’re a coach, clinician, or curious mover, you’ll leave with tools to assess what matters, fix constraints at the root, and build a body that learns fast and performs under stress.If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe, and drop a review. Tell us which topic you want explored next or who you want to hear from, and we’ll chase it down together.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever been told your squat is “wrong,” this conversation will change how you think about movement, pain, and coaching. We sit down with author and Feldenkrais practitioner Todd Hargrove to connect three big ideas: how humans evolved to move, how babies develop skill without coaching, and how pain reshapes the brain’s map of the body. The result is a refreshing framework for training that values awareness, variability, and play over rigid cues and one-size-fits-all fixes.Todd breaks down Feldenkrais as “structured baby play”—slow, mindful lessons that compare different versions of the same movement so your nervous system can feel what works. We dig into why chronic pain often dulls proprioception, how left–right discrimination reveals smudged cortical maps, and how graded motor imagery and simple sensory drills can redraw those maps. Instead of chasing a single corrective, Todd shows how to create learning environments where solutions emerge from exploration, not command-and-control coaching.We also zoom out to the evolutionary blueprint: millions of years of climbing shaped our shoulders, and every child’s instinct to crawl, hang, roll, and squat is nature’s curriculum. Todd explains transfer—why some fundamentals like squatting and hanging support many tasks, while hyper-specific drills don’t—and why playful, variable practice sticks better than repetitive “work.” Along the way, we compare top-down information-processing models with ecological dynamics, land on a practical middle ground, and draw a clear line between complicated problems you fix like a bike and complex ones you grow like a garden.If you want to move with less pain and more skill, this is a roadmap: correct less, notice more, and make training feel like an adventure. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a fresh take on pain and performance, and leave a review with one playful drill you’ll try this week.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat if our modern discomfort, anxiety, and health challenges stem from lack of connection and forgetting what it means to move like a human? In this fascinating conversation, movement pioneer Rafe Kelly reveals how our disconnection from natural movement has profound consequences on our development.Rafe explains how our brains evolved primarily to control movement, not just abstract thought. Drawing from evolutionary biology, anthropology, philosophy, and neuroscience, he presents a compelling case for why movement isn't just exercise—it's a fundamental nutrient our bodies and minds require. Even our metaphorical language reveals this connection: we speak of being "grounded" in reality or "in touch" with our emotions, unconsciously acknowledging our sensory-motor roots.The discussion explores fascinating topics like the difference between Type 1 athleticism (speed, power, jumping) versus Type 2 athleticism (coordination, precision, skill), explaining why some physically unimpressive athletes dominate their sports. Rafe shares eye-opening research on rough-and-tumble play, revealing how wrestling and physical play activate unique brain pathways that develop empathy, boundary-setting, and social regulation. Parents will appreciate his practical insights on how proper physical play helps children calibrate their emotional responses to conflict.As technology eliminates discomfort from our lives, Rafe argues we're inadvertently removing the very challenges that help develop resilience and embodied wisdom. His vision for movement education prioritizes activities with high "donor potential"—parkour, gymnastics, dance, team sports, and martial arts—that transfer effectively to other movement domains.Whether you're a coach, parent, or someone seeking deeper physical literacy, this conversation will transform how you understand human movement and its role in our development. Discover why reconnecting with our evolutionary heritage might be exactly what we need to thrive in the modern world.Support the show

Send us Fan MailFitness doesn't have to mean treadmills and weight machines. What if it meant solving movement problems instead?Shelby Copeland takes us on a journey that challenges everything we thought we knew about exercise. As the founder of Force of Nature Movement in Madison, Wisconsin, she's pioneering an approach to physical activity that focuses on skill acquisition rather than conventional fitness metrics.What makes Shelby's perspective particularly refreshing is her own unconventional path. Until age 25, she lived a sedentary lifestyle plagued by chronic pain. A humbling experience surfing with a friend twenty years her senior sparked her curiosity about movement. "What do I need to do to be ready to have adventures?" became the question that transformed her life.Through MoveNat, parkour, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, rock climbing, and ninja training, Shelby discovered that movement could be about solving problems rather than performing exercises. This realization forms the core of her teaching philosophy today, where she helps people of all ages reconnect with natural movement patterns in unconventional spaces like parks, playgrounds, and libraries.The most captivating aspect of Shelby's work is her "Parkour for Seniors" program. Working alongside physical and occupational therapists, she guides older adults through playground-based movement challenges that improve balance, coordination, and confidence. The joy on participants' faces as they navigate obstacles and learn to manage the fear of falling speaks volumes about the program's impact.Whether teaching children through exploratory play or helping seniors rediscover their physical capabilities, Shelby's approach centers on "challenge by choice" – allowing people to select their own level of risk and difficulty. This creates sustainable motivation and builds genuine movement confidence that extends beyond the gym walls.Ready to rethink your relationship with movement? Listen now to discover how natural, skill-based movement might be the missing piece in your fitness journey – regardless of your age or experience level.https://www.instagram.com/force_of_nature_movement/Support the show

Send us Fan MailStep into the unseen athletic world of NASCAR with Chad Emmons, strength and conditioning coach for Haas Factory Team. In this eye-opening conversation, Chad reveals how his journey from college football led him to the high-stakes world of racing—a sport he once dismissed as "just turning left."NASCAR's physical demands will surprise even seasoned sports fans. Pit crews change four tires in under 10 seconds while handling 75-pound wheels and 95-pound fuel cans. Drivers endure 5+ hours of constant vibration and G-forces that wreak havoc on their vestibular systems. It's an athletic challenge requiring specialized training methods that Chad has pioneered by integrating cutting-edge neurological approaches.You'll discover how the grueling 44-week NASCAR season shapes training programs that must adapt weekly to different tracks, weather conditions, and the physical toll of constant travel. Chad explains how he implements visual training, vestibular conditioning, and posturology principles to optimize performance for both drivers and pit crew members—innovations that initially raised eyebrows but have proven effective in this high-precision sport.Whether you're a racing enthusiast or simply curious about human performance at its limits, this conversation reveals the extraordinary athletic demands hidden beneath NASCAR's surface. The next time you watch cars "just turning left," you'll see it through entirely new eyes.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAnna Bezuglova, founder of Bamboo Body in Barcelona, shares her transformative journey studying under Ido Portal for 11 years and explains how movement practice addresses the whole person beyond just physical fitness. She articulates a profound philosophy where movement serves as the foundation for developing cognitive, emotional, and physical capacities simultaneously.• Movement isn't something you do for an hour at the gym—it's the only medium through which we interact with the world• The Western dichotomy of body-mind separation is harmful and neglects our fundamental physicality• Physical movement connects cognitive and emotional experiences, allowing us to observe otherwise unconscious processes• A versatile movement practice offers alternatives when injury or limitation prevents specific activities• Good teachers work to make themselves obsolete by developing students' capacity to learn independently• Different roles exist: instructors show techniques, trainers create processes, coaches motivate, teachers transform, mentors guide long-term• Using movement as the primary vehicle for transformation works because it's concrete and observable• True transformation is deliberate rather than accidental, measuring yourself against what you could become• Bamboo Body works with diverse clients from IT professionals to grandmothers to professional athletes• Soviet sports science produced valuable insights but often at the expense of individual well-beingVisit bamboo-body.com to learn more about Anna's approach to movement education and find her social media for demonstrations of these principles in action.Support the show

Send us Fan MailRobert Gourlay, water expert and innovator of MEA water devices, explains how structured water with negative charge is fundamental to cellular health and optimal bodily function. He reveals that drinking structured water is the fastest way to supply our cells with the negative electrical charge they need to function at their fullest potential.• Water holds energy and information, with structured water maintaining a permanent negative charge that supports cellular function• Most municipal water carries a positive charge, forcing our bodies to use approximately 50% of daily energy to convert it to a negative charge• Pristine waters like mountain streams and oceans naturally carry a negative charge, explaining why swimming in the sea feels rejuvenating• Structured water forms smaller molecular clusters (5-7 molecules) compared to destructured water (20+ molecules), enabling better cellular hydration• Reverse osmosis and other filtering methods strip minerals and can amplify the energetic signature of contaminants• Cooking with structured water enhances nutrient extraction, particularly collagen from slow-cooked meats• Plants watered with structured water show 2-4 times greater nutrient uptake and produce larger, tastier fruits• Structured water passed through wine improves flavor, softens harshness, and reduces hangover effects• MEA water devices use magnetism to restore water's natural negative charge, creating what Gourlay calls "block points" where superconductivity occurs• The human body functions as an antenna for negative charge, which can be obtained through structured water, grounding, sunlight, and specific frequenciesPlease visit www.meawater.com to learn more about Robert's structured water devices and research.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered why some pain persists despite countless treatments? The answer might lie deeper than muscles and joints, hiding in your nervous system's reflexes.John Iams, the brilliant mind behind Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT), joins us alongside his son Erick to share how this revolutionary approach has transformed pain treatment. Trained as a physical therapist in the 1960s, John had the rare opportunity to study under Dr. Janet Travell, the same physician who treated President Kennedy's notorious back pain. This connection to medical history sparked John's lifelong quest to understand how our bodies process and maintain pain patterns.What makes PRRT so remarkable is its understanding of our "primal wiring." Rather than viewing the body as needing to be lengthened or strengthened, John recognized that our nervous system operates on reflex patterns that can be "rebooted" like a computer. This insight allows practitioners to resolve pain issues that other approaches can't touch, often in just one session. From treating Vietnam veterans with severe injuries to helping elite athletes overcome chronic tightness, PRRT addresses the underlying neurological patterns that keep us locked in pain.The conversation delves into fascinating territory: how emotional components trigger physical pain, why modern technology keeps our nervous systems perpetually upregulated, and simple techniques you can use at home (like a powerful diaphragm reset). We explore how athletes particularly benefit from PRRT, as their intensive training schedules often leave their nervous systems in a state of chronic sympathetic activation that no amount of stretching can release.Whether you're dealing with persistent pain, working with athletes, or fascinated by the intersection of neurology and physical therapy, this episode reveals how our primal reflexes might hold the key to lasting relief. Ready to understand pain from a completely different perspective? This conversation might change how you think about your body forever.To learn more about PRRT check out https://www.theprrt.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailEver wondered why some injuries seem to linger or why athletes frequently re-injure the same area? The answer might surprise you—and it's not always where the pain is.Reconditioning injured athletes requires looking beyond the obvious. When working with athletes recovering from injury, I start with a crucial conversation to understand whether we're dealing with an acute or chronic issue, contact or non-contact injury, and what specific movements trigger discomfort. These details provide the roadmap for effective recovery.What most traditional approaches miss is the powerful role of the nervous system in pain perception and movement restoration. Protective reflexes often remain activated long after tissue has healed, creating ongoing issues and setting the stage for re-injury. This explains why a previous injury remains the strongest predictor of future injuries—your body's alarm system never fully reset.Through brain-based approaches, I've seen remarkable results—like the soccer player whose Achilles pain completely disappeared after addressing a pelvic misalignment, or the football player who returned from injury stronger by correcting throwing mechanics that caused the problem in the first place. Sometimes where the pain is, it isn't. The discomfort may simply be the final expression of a chain of compensations happening elsewhere.My reconditioning process incorporates natural healing supports alongside proper movement training. Using food supplements, light therapy, grounding techniques, and other modalities can significantly accelerate recovery, often allowing athletes to safely return to play sooner than conventional timelines suggest. But perhaps most importantly, I help injured athletes feel like athletes again during recovery—integrating perceptual training, reactive drills, and sport-specific activities appropriate to their stage of healing.The future of effective reconditioning lies in comprehensive approaches addressing mechanics, neurology, timing, and perception. By incorporating tools like interactive metronomes to assess and improve neurological timing, we're addressing dimensions of recovery that traditional approaches miss. The cerebellum—your brain's center for accuracy, balance, coordination, and timing—proves critical for athletes returning to high performance.Ready to transform your approach to injury and recovery? Listen now to learn practical strategies you can implement today to bridge the gap between pain and performance.Support the show

Send us Fan MailDive into the revolutionary world of jiu-jitsu coaching with Greg Souders, owner of Standard Jiu-Jitsu in Rockville, Maryland, as he challenges traditional teaching paradigms and demonstrates how using the Constraints Led Approach transforms martial arts training.Greg has made a name for himself through his athletes' impressive results and his distinctive methodology.  While traditional coaching often produces athletes who rely on their instructors for solutions, Greg's constraints-led approach develops independent problem-solvers who thrive unpredictably.What sets Standard Jiu-Jitsu apart? From day one, beginners engage in live, unscripted training—pushing, pulling, and making decisions against resisting opponents. There are no lengthy warm-ups, technique demonstrations, or static drilling sessions. Instead, Greg designs rich learning environments where skills emerge organically through properly constrained problems.Our conversation explores the philosophical foundations of ecological dynamics, the concept of invariance in movement, and how coaches can shift from being central instructors to environmental designers. Greg shares practical insights about managing athlete recovery, implementing high-frequency training, and monitoring physical readiness through heart rate variability and CO2 tolerance metrics.Whether you coach combat sports or team athletics, Greg's perspective challenges conventional wisdom about skill acquisition and offers a compelling alternative that prioritizes whole practice over decomposition. His results speak volumes—proving that what many claim impossible is achievable and potentially superior. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about coaching and learning.Watch a Foundations Class at Standard Jiu-Jitsuhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4QtQTRwwD0&list=LL&index=3Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are excited to welcome back Dr. Robert Melillo, the world's foremost expert on neurological development. It's been five years since our previous discussion with Dr. Melillo, so we'll be exploring the new and innovative projects he has taken on. Our conversation will cover brain development, the ways our posture mirrors this growth, and how retained primitive reflexes influence athletic performance, injuries, and rehabilitation.This is an episode you won't want to miss!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we have podiatrist Andy Bryant. Andy focuses on the natural function of the feet, exploring how they are biologically and evolutionarily designed to move. Andy is also a professional educator for The Foot Collective, a global community of experts committed to addressing the root causes of dysfunction and restoring foot health. In this episode, we explore what led Andy away from traditional podiatry and onto a natural path. We also cover common foot issues he encounters in his clinic, his thought process for addressing them, considerations regarding children and footwear, and instances of misdiagnosis in foot problems. https://thefootcollective.us/https://www.instagram.com/andybryant_podiatrist/?hl=enSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMat is a wealth of knowledge. In this episode, we welcome back Mat Boule, founder of the IP Institute and Posturology Instructor at CIES.In our discussion, we explore the complex neuroscience of brain development, looking at various brain regions and their functions, including the neuroscience of posture and our feet.  Mat is a vast source of knowledge.To learn more from Mat, check out his courses.IP Institue: https://institutip.com/?lang=en Posturology: https://ciesposture.com/?lang-en#teamSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail"If you don't know history, it's as if you were born yesterday. If you were born yesterday, then any leader can tell you anything." - Howard Zinn.“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill.“The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are.” - Maya Angelou.In this episode, we look back through history and the forgotten contributions of one of the ultimate greats in our field of sports performance, Dr. Bondarchuk.Dr. B was a pioneer in the study of Transfer of Training, individualization of training, and periodization.  His results and the results of his athletes speak for themselves.  (12 World Records. His athletes won Gold, Silver, and Bronze in three Olympic Games. That’s every Olympic hammer medal for 12 years in a row.)His work should be commonplace knowledge in our field.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is with Skill Acquisition Coach Tyler Yearby.  Tyler is the co-founder of Emergence: A Movement Skill Education Company.  Tyler has worked with athletes at all levels and most recently just received his PhD in Sport & Exercise. In this episode, we go through what a Skill Acquisition coach is. What is Ecological Dynamics, and how is it different from the standard "coach lead" approach?   What an "alive" movement practice may look like, and where coaches interested in applying these concepts can start.  Tyler has also published articles and research, which I highly recommend you check out!https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382911760_The_Role_of_Skill_Acquisition_Specialists_Within_Sports-Why_Every_High-performance_Sports_Organization_Needs_These_Expertshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/367319646_Being_Water_how_key_ideas_from_the_practice_of_Bruce_Lee_align_with_contemporary_theorizing_in_movement_skill_acquisitionhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/359706952_Applying_an_Ecological_Approach_to_Practice_Design_in_American_Football_Some_Case_Examples_on_Best_PracticeSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we have Meredith Oak. Meredith is the Executive Director of the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology and hosts the Quantum Biology podcast.Meredith is a wealth of knowledge in quantum health, and in this episode, we discussed how modern medicine is missing a significant peace in the health and wellness puzzle. What is good and bad light. The misconceptions of sunlight. And how changing your environment can affect your overall health.If after listening to this episode doesn't fire you up to start making simple changes to your life and long-term health, we are affiliated with RA Optics blue light-blocking glasses. Just use the discount code dcsports to save!We are also affiliated with Therasage Infrared Products. Click on the link to see their fantastic line of healing products and save using our discount code 6528.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe have a great episode with movement practitioner and teacher Karin Bensabat.  In this episode, we discuss her background in practicing and studying movement, and how she first met and had the opportunity to work with Ido Portal.  And how she opened her practice and works with people of all ages, shapes, and experiences to help them move better.  Karin is a wealth of knowledge in movement, and I recommend checking out her free and paid online courses: https://courses.themotionschool.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailHamstring injuries are the most common type of injury at all levels of sports performance. Today's podcast snack concerns the prevalence of hamstring injuries in sports, from their occurrence to rehabilitation and prevention.  As well as what I feel is being missed in all of this. I  share a case study of 9 coaches who, in 61 years of coaching cumulatively, hardly have any hamstring injuries. Support the show

Send us Fan MailJoeseph Dolcetti is the creator and owner of Lila Exogen.  His wearable resistance gear is revolutionizing the sports performance field with its applications to all sports and human movement.  Light is the new fast, and in todays episode Joe breaks down how he first came up with the idea to break convention and use light weights on place them on his athletes.  We also discuss the science behind how and why wearable resistance works and how the fastest in the athletes in the world are using them.If you are interested in purcahsing your own kits, use our disccount code DCSPORT25 and save 25%.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we have 2022 Winter Olympic Bobsled Athlete Josh Williamson. Josh has a fascinating journey into the world of Bobsledding. We deep-dive into how he got here, the extreme physical demands of the sport, and the preparation that goes into it.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday's episode we have fellow Voodoo Dude, former NFL Strength Coach & currently working at the Air Force Base in New Mexico Jess Langvardt.Jess has interesting background in S&C and has worked with some of the top minds in the industry.  Jess also has a very unique view when it comes to working in human performance as he has gone down many of rabbit holes himself, as he is one of the first coaches to introduce and implement RPR and Square 1 Systems at the NFL level.  Jess is one of the best guys in the indurstry and I am excited to have him on!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we have two-time guest Yosef Johnson. Yosef and I reminisce about the late great Dr. Michael Yessis. Yosef was an apprentice under Dr. Yessis for 30 years and shared touching stories about Doc.The Strength and Conditioning Industry owes a lot to Dr. Yessis. He was a pioneer not only for introducing the West to sports science from the East in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s but also for his advancement and creation of his techniques and methods.Dr. Yessis was one of a kind and is deeply missed.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAfter a 4 year hiatus, we are back and ready to bring you the best in all health and wellness.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMat describes his brain-based approach to working with athletes and how it can help improve performance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dcsportstraining.substack.comSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWe discuss Dr. Frisch book "Why The Face." How the art of face reading can help understand and better diagnose your clients. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dcsportstraining.substack.comSupport the show

Send us Fan MailPrimitive Reflexes with Dr. Robert Melillo by DC Sports Training This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dcsportstraining.substack.comSupport the show

Send us Fan MailDan Fitcher Neuro Based Approach by DC Sports Training This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dcsportstraining.substack.comSupport the show

Send us Fan MailInterview with Yosef Johnson of Ultimate Athlete Concepts by DC Sports Training This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dcsportstraining.substack.comSupport the show

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