The Underdog Training Podcast: Strength, Coaching, and Living Like an Underdog Nick Maruca, CSCS, ACSM-CIFT

UTP 007: Getting Stronger In Season With 5/3/1 by Nick Maruca, CSCS, ACSM-CIFT

In this weeks episode I discuss how to program and change your training frequency depending on where you are in the sport season as well as for the general population. Also take a look at the NHSSCA conference line up for next year!!

https://nhssca.us/

In this weeks episode I have my first guest, a long time friend of mine Alex Titus. We discuss a little bit about game 3 of the NBA finals, and what it was like for him having his dad as his baseball coach growing up and the pressures that came along with it, as well as a some of the things we did growing up!

in this episode I talk about a few tips on how to train youth (middle schhool, hs) aged athletes. I am just touching the surface and also give some insight into my personality and coaching style

-Stick to the basics
- No cookie cutter programs
- Individualize the workouts
- Emphasize proper body movements/patterns
- Care about your athletes
- HAVE FUN

in the third epsiode I discuss various aspects of being an athlete vs a coach and the similarities and differences between both.

Topics include:
-Pressure
-Expectations
-Patience
-Committment
-Success

If you have any questions youd like answered, shoot me an email nmaruca49@gmail.com

In episode 2, I delve into some of my stories growing up playing soccer and going through surgery and PT, and the impact caring about your athletes can have on their performance!