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Performance Health Podcast

by Tim Caron

Advanced Education for Strength Coaches & Trainers performance Health Podcast was created by Tim Caron. Tim is the Author of Strength Deficit/How to Become a Strength Coach. He is the Lead Instructor and Author of the pH Certification. Tim has 20 years of experience in Strength & Conditioning experience in team and private settings. His Resume includes Co-Founder of Allegiate Gym, former Head Strength Coach for Football at Army West Point, Top Assistant Strength Coach for Football at the University of Southern California, Assistant Strength Coach for Football at Georgia Tech, and Assistant Strength Coach at Springfield College. Learn more about Tim and the pH Platform at strengthtc.com

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Episodes

  1. Scott Leech (URI) on Modern Football S&C Programming

    Sign Up for Collective Membership: https://strengthtc.com/product/collective-membership-subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=video_desc Scott Leech (URI) on Modern Football S&C Programming: High/Low Weeks, Roster Turnover, Testing, and Contact Prep Tim Caron hosts Scott...

  2. Programming Philosophy, Annual Plans, and Building a Better Weight Room with Coach Devin Young (Pitt)

    Programming Philosophy, Annual Plans, and Building a Better Weight Room with Coach Devin Young (Pitt) Tim Caron welcomes Coach Devin Young (University of Pittsburgh) to discuss programming workflow for group training, including how Young builds annual plans for cyclical sports like track and…

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  3. Coach Rob Jacobs on Program Design: Assessments, Nervous System State, and Making Training Actually Stick

    Coach Rob Jacobs on Program Design: Assessments, Nervous System State, and Making Training Actually Stick Tim Caron hosts Coach Rob Jacobs on the Performance Health Podcast to discuss what makes a “good program,” emphasizing the importance of selecting the right inputs to achieve the desired...

  4. Coach Alex Curro on Assessments, Force Plates, VBT, and Building a Winning S&C Program at Cal State Fullerton

    On the Performance Health Podcast, Tim Caron talks with Cal State Fullerton coach Alex Curro about his programming process and department approach, using men’s basketball as a primary example. Curro explains how he starts with broad assessments (movement, body composition, strength testing,...

  5. Joe Pedulla on Athlete Archetypes, Force Plates, and Set-Rep Best Programming

    Coach Joe Padula on Athlete Archetypes, Force Plates, and Set-Rep Best Programming (OU Softball & Women’s Golf) Tim Caron introduces an episode of the Performance Health Podcast featuring University of Oklahoma coach Joe Padula, then they discuss Padula’s programming process for new teams by...

  6. Henry Barrera (Alabama Basketball) on the 3D Programming Process: Discover, Develop, Deliver

    Sign Up for Collective Membership: https://strengthtc.com/product/collective-membership-subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=video_desc Coach Henry Barrera (Alabama Basketball) on the 3D Programming Process: Discover, Develop, Deliver Coach Barrera's IG:...

  7. Season 8 - What is good programming

    pH Podcast Season 8: Program Design, Results, and Execution in Strength & Conditioning Season eight of the pH podcast returns with a major focus on program design and what defines a “good” training program. The season will explore how coaches evaluate expected versus actual results, then diagnose...

  8. Tim Caron - Start with What

    Performance Health Podcast Season 7 Finale: Defining Your Business Vision In the final episode of season 7 of the Performance Health Podcast, Tim Caron wraps up the season by exploring the essential question for any business: What do you want? He discusses various components essential for…

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  9. Christian LaValle - Building a Brand

    Building Businesses in Health & Fitness: Insights from Christian LaValle of Metabolic Elite In this episode of the Performance Health Podcast, hosted by Tim Caron, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Christian LaValle, President of Metabolic Elite. Christian shares his transition…

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  10. Jon Heck - Leaving the Team Sector

    From NFL Strength Coach to Fitness Entrepreneur: John Heck's Journey Welcome to the Performance Health Podcast! In this episode, host Tim Carrin speaks with Coach John Heck, a former NFL strength coach who transitioned to running his own successful fitness business. John shares his journey from...

  11. Jon Sicora - Managing

    Building a Successful Strength and Conditioning Facility with Coach John Secor In this episode of the Performance Health Podcast, host Tim Caron interviews Coach John Sicora from Spear Training Center, located outside of Chicago. They discuss John's extensive experience in strength and...

  12. Justin King - Expansion

    Expanding Fitness Business with Coach Justin King: Insights, Strategies, and Future Plans Welcome to the Performance Held Podcast! In this episode, host Tim and Karen chat with Coach Justin King from Built Better in Scottsdale, Arizona. They discuss Justin's business expansion to a new location,...

  13. Erik Hernandez - Giving Options for Athletes

    Building an Online Training Empire with Coach Eric Hernandez | The Performance Health Podcast Welcome to the Performance Health Podcast! Host Tim Caron sits down with Coach Eric Hernandez to discuss developing an online training business for athletes. Coach Hernandez shares his journey from side...

  14. Tim Riley - Building an Online Brand

    Building an Authentic Online Brand with Coach Tim Riley | Performance Health Podcast Welcome to the Performance Health Podcast hosted by Tim Caron. In this exciting episode, we are joined by Coach Tim Riley of Riley Performance. Coach Riley shares his expertise on building an authentic online…

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  15. Mike Potenza - Managing Systems

    Building a Business While Coaching: Insights from Mike Potenza Welcome to the Performance Health Podcast with Tim Caron. In this episode, Tim sits down with Mike Potenza, a head strength coach who has successfully built and managed businesses alongside his coaching career. Discover how Mike...

  16. Zack Zillner - Call to Action

    Building a Business While Coaching a Team with Zack Zillner In this episode of the Performance Health Podcast, host Tim Caron sits down with Zack Zillner from the University of Texas to discuss his journey of building an online business while coaching in the team sector. This episode is a...

  17. Ron Incerta - Know when to pivot

    The Journey from High Volume to High Value: OakFit's Transformation with Coach Ron Incerta Welcome to the Performance Health Podcast! Tim Cairn hosts Coach Ron Incerta from OakFit in Dallas, Texas, in an episode packed with insights about transitioning from a high-volume to a high-value business...

  18. My Dream Weightroom

    Building the Ultimate Dream Weight Room | Performance Health Podcast with Tim Caron Welcome to the Performance Health Podcast! In this episode, host Tim Caron takes you through his fantasy of designing a dream weight room with complete free reign. Discussions include ideal rack selections…

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  19. Leveraging the Weightroom

    Optimizing Weight Room Design and Equipment Selection | Performance Health Podcast Welcome to the Performance Health Podcast! Join host Tim Caron as we dive into maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of your weight room. This episode covers key topics such as equipment selection, space...

  20. Managing Open Space

    Maximizing Open Space: Facility Design and Efficient Training Strategies Join Tim Caron in this episode of the Performance Health Podcast as he dives into the crucial topic of managing and leveraging open space in training facilities. Tim discusses the significance of preserving open areas for...

  21. Small versus Large Group Training

    Small vs. Large Group Training: Optimizing Facility Design Join Tim Caron and Corey as they delve into the intricacies of designing training facilities for small and large groups in this episode of the Performance Health Podcast. They discuss the impact of group size on facility setup, share...

  22. Special Episode - Assembly Line Format with Mike Boyle

    After I had completed the assembly line versus rack-based format for your weight room, Mike reached out and asked to have a conversation. Mike had a huge influence on my decision to discuss this format. This was an incredible conversation. Mike shared so much wisdom on why he set up his weight…

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  23. Rack Based versus Assembly Line Based

    In this episode, Tim and Corey break down how a weight room should be arranged based on how you want your program to flow. There are two primary workout formats: rack-based and assembly-line-based. Each choice will massively impact what equipment you will need and how you want to arrange it. If…

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  24. Want vs Need

    In this episode, Tim and Corey discuss wants versus needs in your weight room. There are a ton of stuff that we can get, but is it useful? If you like the podcast, head over to phpodcast.com to learn more.

  25. Program Review - Devin Young, Pitt University

    In this episode, Tim breaks down Devin Young's Program for Pitt University Softball. We break up our program reviews into three sections: Premise - what are we trying to accomplish Plan - how are we trying to accomplish Compile - proofing, editing, and revising before implementing If you are...

  26. Inheriting versus Designing a Weightroom

    In this episode, Tim and Corey break down how to manage a weight room you inherit from a predecessor versus building out your own. One thing becomes apparent we default to what we know. Weight rooms are ecosystems that we can influence by adjusting ingress/egress, the flow of the workout, the...

  27. Weightroom Driven vs Program Driven

    In this episode, Tim & Corey discuss what is driving the program. Is it the weight room or the program you want to run? We may be naive to the fact that our weight room may be limiting us to the decisions we have to make based on our weight room's setup, availability, and flow. Head over to...

  28. Training Plan Rationale vs Execution

    Season 6 - Facility Design In this episode, Tim & Corey break down how you need to evaluate your training plan rationale versus the actual training plan execution. Are you able to accomplish the program that is necessary for athlete development because or despite your weight room? Head over to...

  29. Programming Review

    eason 5 Episode 10 - Programming Review Submit your program here for a chance to win 3 months free of the pH Coaching Membership. https://phpodcast.com/program-submission-page/

  30. Advanced Periodization - Strength Deficit

    In this episode, Tim & Corey break down Advanced Periodization. Specifically, Tim & Corey break down the Strength Deficit application to your setting. If you have not read the book, purchase your copy today at https://phpodcast.com/product/strength-deficit/ This is a must-have resource for all...

  31. Macrocycle Design

    In this episode, Tim and Corey talk about selecting the Macrocycle Design or organizing a training block to keep focus on the main outcome. Head over to phpodcast.com to listen to all of our episodes and read all of our blogs! Please like, subscribe, and share!

  32. Mesocycle Design

    In this Episode, Tim and Corey talk about selecting the Mesocycle Design or organizing a training block to facilitate Progressive Overload. Head over to phpodcast.com to listen to all of our episodes and read all of our blogs! Please like, subscribe, and share!

  33. Variable Selection

    In this Episode Tim and Corey talk about selecting the Variables of Reps, Time Under Tension, Sets, Intensity, and Rest to coincide with last week's episode of Exercise Selection. Head over to phpodcast.com to listen to all of our episodes and read all of our blogs! Please like, subscribe and share!

  34. Exercise Selection

    In this episode, Tim & Corey are discussing Exercises we select based on the training split and frequency we will work with. Head over to phpodcast.com to access all of our blogs and other podcasts.

  35. Programming Training Splits (Microcycle Design)

    In this episode, we are talking about Programming Training Splits. We are building off Episode 4, diving into the nuance of organizing exercises within a microcycle. If you are a strength coach, you need to become a member of the pH Coaching Membership. Over 30 hours of webshows, lectures, and...

  36. Programming Frequency of Training

    In this episode, we are talking about Programming Frequency of Training. This is a huge step in building our program. It forces us to organize how to distribute exercises and subsequently volume and intensity throughout the week. If you are a strength coach, you need to become a member of the pH...

  37. Evaluation For Programming

    In this episode, we are going to be diving into evaluation for programming. One central question we will ask is, if the testing does not impact your programming decisions, why test? We need to find out two things: what exercises can we do and how do associate variables with them? Considerations…

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  38. Goal Setting for Elite Athletes

    Our first episode of Season 5 is all about Goal Setting. This season we will dive into advanced program design for elite athletes. This whole season will be a deep dive into programming for unique situations, not for general programming tips. Episode 1 will dive into how to bifurcate your goal...

  39. Career Strategy

    In this episode, we will finish Season 4 with Career Strategy. This episode will tie all 9 episodes from this season together. Season 5 Coming September Enhance your learning by purchasing the book How to Become a Strength Coach. Enroll in the free course How to Become a Strength Coach (Free)...

  40. Building Leverage

    In this episode, we discuss building leverage within an athletic department. Focus should be on critical windows to enhance your leverage to get either more compensation or responsibility. Enhance your learning by purchasing the book How to Become a Strength Coach. Enroll in the free course How…

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  41. Communicating with Sport Coaches

    In this episode, we discuss working with Sport Coaches. Review the first 7 podcasts from this season because they are foundational to leveraging what it takes to acquire useful knowledge. Episode 7 (Communication with Support Staff) will be especially helpful. Enhance your learning by purchasing...

  42. Communcating with Support Staff

    In this episode, we discuss working within athletic departments and learning to communicate with athletic training, nutritionists, and sports psychology. Review the first 6 podcasts from this season because they are foundational to leveraging what it takes to acquire useful knowledge. Enhance…

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  43. Developing Knowledge as a S&C Coach

    In this episode, we are talking about developing knowledge. Review the first 5 podcasts from this season because they are foundational to leveraging what it takes to acquire useful knowledge. Enhance your learning by purchasing the book How to Become a Strength Coach. Enroll in the free course…

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  44. Developing Ability of S&C Coach

    In this episode, Tim and Corey dive deep into the essential attributes of coaching ability within the profession of strength and conditioning. He highlights the importance of hands-on experience, the significance of objective evaluation, and how structure and discipline impact coaching...

  45. Motivation to be a Strength Coach

    Motivation to be a S&C Coach In this episode, we delve into the essential topic of motivation for strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches. Motivation seems obvious at first glance, but its importance in this industry cannot be overstated. As an S&C coach, you're often tasked with getting people…

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  46. How to make it in Strength Conditioning

    Building a Successful Career in Strength and Conditioning: The How, What, and Why In this episode of the Performance Health Podcast, Tim Caron delves into the essential aspects of building a career in strength and conditioning. Starting with understanding the differences between working in the…

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  47. Why Strength & Conditioning

    Understanding Your Why in Strength and Conditioning In this episode of the Performance Health Podcast, Tim Caron delves into the importance of understanding the 'why' behind pursuing a career in strength and conditioning. Tim elaborates on the vital role of motivation and self-awareness in…

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  48. What is Strength and Conditioning

    The podcast, hosted by Tim Karen, delves into the role of strength and conditioning coaches, exploring the historical context, current trends, and essential skills required for the profession. Tim introduces his book 'How to Become a Strength Coach' as a companion resource and discusses the...

  49. Getting Strong Nutrition

    In this episode, Corey and Tim discuss the importance of nutrition in enhancing anaerobic glycolysis and supporting muscle strength and force production. It covers topics such as the role of glucose, creatine, amino acids, and the impact of insulin on energy levels, as well as strategies for pre,...

  50. Getting Stronger Protocols

    In this episode, Corey and TIm discuss different aspects of strength training protocols, including absolute and relative strength, neuromuscular adaptations, rest components, and density. It emphasizes the importance of identifying individual needs and tailoring protocols accordingly. The...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Advanced Education for Strength Coaches & Trainers

performance Health Podcast was created by Tim Caron. Tim is the Author of Strength Deficit/How to Become a Strength Coach. He is the Lead Instructor and Author of the pH Certification.

Tim has 20 years of experience in Strength & Conditioning experience in team and private settings. His Resume includes Co-Founder of Allegiate Gym, former Head Strength Coach for Football at Army West Point, Top Assistant Strength Coach for Football at the University of Southern California, Assistant Strength Coach for Football at Georgia Tech, and Assistant Strength Coach at Springfield College.

Learn more about Tim and the pH Platform at strengthtc.com

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