Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems Mike Robertson

Hopefully we’ve all learned this by now, but you simply CANNOT train basketball players like powerlifters, or even football players.

With the unique demands of the game, all the stopping, starting, and change of direction, the need to move horizontally AND vertically, you need a broad mix of physical qualities if you want to build a powerful, explosive and resilient hooper.

And that’s why I’m so excited to have Hunter Eisenhower on the podcast today!

Hunter is the Associate Head Coach for Sports Performance at Arizona State University where he works with Men’s Basketball and Triathlon. He previously worked for the Sacramento Kings as an Assistant Performance Coach & Sport Scientist, as well as at UC Davis, Southeastern Louisiana & Minnesota State Mankato.

And today’s show is all about helping YOU build the best possible basketball player!

 

If the most jacked guys are the best basketball players, then we wouldn’t see the population we do in the NBA.

– Hunter Eisenhower

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* Hunter’s background and how he got started in the world of physical prep.

* His wide ranging career path, and the value of being “all in” wherever you’re currently at.

* An overview of Hunter’s force system and how it came about.

* The 4 elements of the force system, and why each one is important to the development of your basketball players.

* Why every athlete should be working to build their superpowers.

* How athletes with different body types express themselves differently in a vertical jump (CMJ).

* Kryptonite: What it is, and why your athletes should be getting some of it in their workouts.

* How different cuing can help different body types maximize their vertical jump.

* Easy Wins: Simple things you can start doing TODAY to help your ballers stay healthy.

* The BIG Question.

* A really fun lightning round where we talk Arizona summer heat, kiddos, Hawkin Dynamics + Exerfly collabs, and what’s next for Hunter Eisenhower.



 



 

Connect with Hunter:



* Hunter’s Instagram

* Hunter’s X/Twitter



 

Related Links:



* IFAST Basketball Insider’s FREE

* Redefining Strength Article

* Force: The Biomechanics of Training

* Tyler Ray: The Secrets of Jumping and Finding Mastery



 

Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates!

Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21st century.

Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses.

Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries,

Have you ever found yourself muttering something like…

“I can’t wait for _____”

OR do you maybe struggle with being patient?

If so, welcome to the club – and today’s guest might just be able to help us out!

Dr. Rob Bell is a noted sport psychology coach, author, and speaker. He has spoken to the NFL, PGA, Marriott, and Walgreens, and has written 8 books on Mental Toughness.

And his latest release is titled “ I Can’t Wait to Be Patient” (and the fastest way top get there).

Rob has worked with 3 different winners on the PGA Tour and has served as the mental coach for University of Notre Dame, Indy Eleven, an Indy 500 champion, an Olympic Silver medalist,  grand slam tennis champion, and the USTA National Champion.

And in this show we’re going to talk about how all of us can become just a little bit more patient – whether that’s in the gym, with our clients and athletes, or perhaps most importantly with those who we love and care about the most.

 

EVERYTHING comes back to time. – Dr. Rob Bell

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* Dr. Rob’s background, and how he got started in the world of physical prep.

* How poor lifestyle choices took the game he loved away from him, and thrust him on a new path.

* His career arc and how he got started working in the world of sports psychology.

* Learning to discern the difference between urgent and important.

* The importance of staying the course – even when things may not be going our way initially.

* A fun fact about 3 Hall of Fame football coaches that just might surprise you!

* Why you tend to procrastinate more when you’re younger versus older.

* One of my favorite Alwyn Cosgrovism’s on the difference between “time” and “life.”

* The power of scheduling and planning your day.

* Some thoughts on how we can all finally be a little bit more patient!



 



 

Connect with Dr. Rob Bell:



* Dr. Rob Bell Website

* Dr. Rob Bell Instagram



 

Related Links:



* Alwyn Cosgrove on Fat Loss Training, Mentorship and Paying it Forward

* Dr. Rob Bell’s Books (including I Can’t Wait to Be Patient)



 

Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:



* How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes

* How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results

* The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between

If you’ve been on the social media lately, there’s a lot of buzz about fascia.

Fascial training.

“Elastic athletes.”

But what does all that mean?

And how does it really impact how you might program or coach an athlete?

If these are questions you have as well, then you’re going to love today’s podcast with Danny Foley.

Danny is entering his tenth year as a high-performance coach and injury management specialist. Throughout his career, Danny has predominantly worked with high level athletes who are embattling chronic pain or injury.

He is currently working as an independent performance coach across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex where he works primarily with athletes and individuals across all levels.

And in this show we’re going to take a deep dive into everything fascia!

 

It’s very important that our hands are active and we’re pressurizing through the feet in order to get full connectivity through those myofascial lines. – Danny Foley

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* Danny’s background and how he got started in the world of physical preparation.

* What got him interested in fascia in the first place?

* A brief overview of fascia and what it does.

* Strategies to integrate fascial-focused training into your workouts.

* Danny’s thoughts on “bucketing” your athletes based on their preferred movement strategy.

* Return to Play: Where fascial training fits in, and how it can help us get over the finish line.

* The BIG Question.

* The always popular lightning round where we talk about launching his new course, thoughts on keeping the foot/ankle healthy, and his experience at the NBA Combine.



 



 

Connect with Danny:



* Rude Rock Strength Website

* Social Media



* IG

* YouTube







 

Related Links:



* Anatomy Trains Book

* Fascial Mechanics for Sports



 

Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates!

Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21st century.

Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses.

Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries, especially in athletes who are in the return to play process.

With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level.

To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.

Or for direct sales inquires, feel free to reach out to Drake Berberet directly via email at a hr...

What does the future of strength and conditioning look like?

Are we still talking in generalities about set, reps and rest periods?

OR are we digging deeper into how each individual’s make-up determines how they should be training and recovering?

Well without giving it away – I definitely think hyper specialization is on the horizon, and that’s why I’m so excited to have Dr. Jeremy Koenig on the show today.

Dr. Koenig is a leader in integrating genomic insights into healthcare, emphasizing ecosystem development for integral business growth.

While he started in the world of high performance, helping Olympians make better training decisions based on their genetic code, Dr. Koenig is now deeply committed to personally coaching visionary entrepreneurs who aspire to create a better future.

 

The high performers I’m working with have vision…and getting to that vision is critical, because that’s what gets you through hell. – Dr. Jeremy Koenig

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* A brief bio and how Dr. Koenig got started in the world of physical prep.

* The difference between GENETICS and EPIGENETICS.

* How he helped pioneer the concept of “DNA as a Service” and got started with Athletigen?

* The ways we could potentially use athletes genetic code to help more detailed, specific and customized programs.

* Dr. Koenig’s thoughts on integrating AI into the process to optimize both health and performance.

* The similarities between elite athletes and “high performers” in the workspace, and why he’s shifted his coaching emphasis from the former to the latter.

* His thoughts on how we can do a better job of merging higher performance with long-term health and longevity.

* The BIG Question.

* A really fun lightning round where we talk about how Dr. Koenig’s daughter has impacted him, the new podcast he’s starting, and how he became known as “The DNA Guy.”



 



 

Connect with Dr. Koenig:



* Dr. Jeremy Koenig’s Website

* DNA of Things Podcast (doesn’t look like Dan Pfaff’s Podcast is there yet – stay tuned!)

* Social Media:



* Instagram

* YouTube







 

Improve Your Conditioning, Recovery and Health with Morpheus!

If you’re looking to improve your conditioning and recovery, or take your health and performance to the next level, you need to try Morpheus.

Created by world-renowned conditioning expert Joel Jamieson, in just 3 minutes per day, you can test your Heart Rate Variability (or HRV) to monitor your recovery and see how hard you should workout.

Based on your recovery, Morpehus will help auto-regulate your training and prescribe specific heart rate training zones you should be working in to maximize your results.

And to help guide you in this process, Morpheus will give you Zone Based Interval Training workouts – so instead of being “random,” these sessions will actually help push you towards you training goals!

Whether you want high-intensity, low-intensity or something in between, Morpheus has a zone-based workout you can follow.

If you’d like to learn more,

Here are some questions every trainer and coach should be asking themselves:



What are the pros and cons to the different levels of strength and conditioning?

As a strength coach, how do you find a work-life balance?

And perhaps most importantly, how do you know what you’re REALLY worth?



Well if you’ve ever pondered any of these questions before, you’re going to love today’s interview with Scott Charland!

Scott currently serves as the Manager of Human Performance for Parkview Sports Medicine in Fort Wayne, IN.  In this role, he oversees 21 strength and conditioning coaches from the High School, Collegiate, and private sector.

And prior to his current position, Charland was a collegiate strength and conditioning coach for 20 years where he led the Olympic Strength and Conditioning departments at Saint Louis University, Temple University and Butler University.

In this episode, we dive in and get real about what life in strength and conditioning is like.

Whether it’s determining what level you want to coach at, how to get paid what you’re worth, or simply to find better balance between work and play, I know everyone listening is going to love this episode.

Let’s do this!

 

Can every high school in the country have a strength coach that’s qualified? Are we going to be able to add 5,000 jobs in the next 10 years to fill them with quality coaches? – Scott Charland

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* Scott’s background and how he got started in strength and conditioning.

* His long and winding career arc, and what his current gig at Parkview Sports Medicine looks like.

* What are the pros – and cons – of high school, collegiate, and private strength and conditioning?

* What does the future of strength and conditioning look like? And will we have enough qualified coaches?

* How much are you REALLY worth as a strength coach? The answer might surprise you.

* The importance of transparency in wages, and how doing this can help make sure everyone is getting paid.

* How to negotiate for yourself, and why it’s imperative you don’t let employers push you around.

* Why 5-10% may mean NOTHING to an employer and everything to you.

* The power of networking and growing your inner circle.

* Thoughts on how to achieve some semblance of work/life balance.

* And last but not least, the BIG question and lightning rounds!



 



 

Connect with Scott:



* Scott on X/Twitter

* Scott on Instagram



 

Related Links:



* PSM Performance Website



 

Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:



* How to use the R7 system to create seamless,

I’m going to start this one off with a bold statement:

I don’t love where the industry is at with regards to training basketball players.

Now before you get all pissed off and click away, hear me out.

These young men and women are playing more games than ever before.

Yes we’re getting them “in the gym” – but are we putting too much of an emphasis on pure “strength” development?

And last but not least, how can we evolve our own programs to best prepare them for the sport?

If your goal is to think differently and help your basketball players see more success in the months and years to come, this is the podcast for you.

Let’s do this!

 

As physical preparation coaches, there’s more to it than just getting strong – we have to teach them how to move. – MR

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* Why you NEED strength training in your programs (and it’s not JUST for strength).

* The critical role exercise selection plays in your program design process – and why it should be more than just power cleans, back squats and bench presses.

* My cars analogy for thinking about athletes and their physical outputs.

* Why you MUST understand the movements basketball players make during the game.

* How to be smarter and more focused with your conditioning efforts.

* Force Distribution: Why it’s important, and how to build it into your workouts.

* Unless you’re Wemby or Zion, why you should help athletes find a player to model.

* How private and high school/college strength coaches can work together to build better hoopers.

* Why training the brakes is key to your athletes’ success.

* The role of connection in building better basketball players.



 



 

Related Links:



* IFAST Basketball Insider’s

* Cam Josse on Sprint Training, Neural Outputs and Football-Specific Speed

* Lee Taft Podcasts

* Matt Aldred on Drop Landings, Wearable Resistance and Being Dangerous at Everything



 

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