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You know some guests really need no introduction, but in case you’re unfamiliar with Joe “Big House” Kenn, let me fill you in real quick on this guys’ rap sheet….

He’s a 30+ year vet of the strength and conditioning game.

He’s worked – and had success – at every level of physical preparation, from high school to the pros.

He spent 9-years in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers, which included a trip to Super Bowl 50.

And to my knowledge, he’s the ONLY COACH to be named NSCA Strength Coach of the Year at both the collegiate and professional levels.

So needless to say, I’m pretty sure he knows a thing or two about S&C!

And in today’s episode, Joe and I dive into a whole bunch of topics: From how he’s using R7 with his programs, to training and working around injuries, and finally with a little chat about the arms race that is the high-school S&C game.

This one is a doozy – let’s do it!

 

I don’t try pieces of equipment…I TRAIN equipment. – Joe Kenn

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



What’s new with Joe.

What he’s learned being on the road and speaking over the past couple of years.

* The role that strength training plays in building confidence.

* Why the word is still “Win.”

* How Joe’s training has evolved over the years.

* His Tortoise Training program – version 1.0 and 2.0.

* What his current strength training goals are, and why he’ll be doing his last meet soon.

* How Joe is integrating the Hawkin Dynamics force plates into his training.

* His thoughts on the HS weight room game, and why we’re seeing some AMAZING high school weight rooms.

* Last but not least Joe’s thoughts on development, and why it might be harder to develop young athletes than ever before.



 



 

Connect with Joe:



* BigHousePower.com

* Joe on Instagram

* YouTube (Inside the House)



 

Related Links:



* Avon High School Weight Room

* Listen to ALL of Joe’s Previous Podcasts HERE 



 

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,

I’m always thinking about coaching.

Whether it’s hanging out in the gym, watching my kids play with their friends, or just watching sports and TV, I’m constantly thinking about the role we play in other people’s lives.

But as one person in this great big world, how do we have the biggest impact on the clients and athletes we coach?

How can we not only help them, but in turn, make ourselves feel more successful along the way?

These are some of the main themes and tenets in this week’s podcast, and regardless of where you’re at in your coaching journey, I think you’re going to love this episode.

Let’s do this!

 

Athletes always need someone that believe in them MORE THAN they believe in themselves. – MR

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* Why it’s okay (and even expected!) for you to suck as a coach when you’re starting out.

* The entry-level trait you MUST have if you want to be successful.

* Should you be investing in yourself? Or in others?

* What Roy Hibbert taught me about vision and belief in coaching.

* Why it’s so critical to distinguish YOUR goals in training from THEIR goals.

* The best way to use and leverage social media if you have a small list or audience.

* What I was reminded of in attending the Northeast Indiana Sports Performance Clinic last weekend – and how it applies to YOU.

* One of the most important things you should be doing once you’ve passed the 5-year mark in your career…

* Why it’s so critical you take care of yourself first as a coach or health practitioner.

* And don’t forget: You have a pretty awesome job!



 



 

Related Links:



* Complete Coach Seminar



 

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

Tony Gentilcore has done a few things in our industry.

He’s a prolific writer, traveled the globe to speak, and was one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance and worked there as a coach from 2007-2015.

And his newest venture includes opening The Core Collective, where his goal is to bring trainers, coaches and physical therapists all under one roof to help better serve their clients and athletes.

In this show, Tony and I talk about the power of consistent training, how his philosophy has changed over the years, and why after years of reluctance, he finally decided to become a gym owner.

We had a few technical difficulties throughout the show, so apologies because the audio is a bit suspect. We did our best to clean it up and I hope you still enjoy the show!

 

Now my clients are more self-selecting…they know what they’re getting when they come to me. – Tony Gentilcore

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



A brief intro and what’s new with Tony.

How he got started as a personal trainer – and living with THE Eric Cressey.

* His first article at T-Nation, and the best advice he ever got about writing from TC Luoma.

* Tony’s thoughts on how his training philosophy has evolved from when he started to today.

* Along those same lines, how HIS training has changed over the years – and why.

* Why he decided to go out on his own, and his initial thoughts and feelings during that time.

* The Core Collective: What it is, and why these types of models could be the future of the fitness industry.

Last but not least the random/lightning round where we discuss his aversion to flying, hip-hop music, Star Wars and other random stuff!



 

Connect with Tony:



* Tony’s Website



 

Related Links:



* Chris Chase on the Trainable Exercise Menu

* Tony’s previous stops on the Physical Prep Podcast

* I’m Shook (Tony’s 90’s Hip Hop Playlist on Spotify)



 

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

* The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line!

In my humble opinion, Lee Taft might be the true GOAT of multi-directional speed.

While Lee primarily works as a consultant these days, over his storied career he’s owned his own facility numerous times, coached at virtually every level of sport, and perhaps more importantly has coached just about every type of athlete under the sun – all which gives him a truly unique approach and understanding of speed development.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into numerous areas of speed development – including deceleration and braking, why the heels are so critical, why “sport-specific” training is largely a myth, and much, much more.

Let’s do this!

 

I never want to neglect the posterior chain, but we gotta catch the quads up! – Lee Taft

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* A little background on Lee, and what’s new since the last time we chatted.

* How a coach yelling at his basketball team helped him discover the “plyo step.”

* POP: What it means, and how it will improve your lateral running.

* Lee’s keys to deceleration, slowing down, and building the brakes.

* The EXACT progression he takes athletes through to build braking skills.

* How he teaches athletes to find their ideal athletic stance (and a little kinesthetic cue that will work wonders!)

* What it means to “create” or “escape” space

* How you can program and coach for multiple athletes across different sports.

* One thing that Lee really has to take into account in his programming these days that he didn’t in the past.

* His thoughts on the return to play (RTP) process, and how to integrate speed and power work back into their programs.



 



 

Connect with Lee:



* LeeTaft.com

* Lee on Instagram

* Lee’s Speed Seminar in June



 

Related Links:



* Lee Taft on Building Elite Multi-Directional Speed (covers his model on all movements!)

* ALL of My Podcasts with Lee



 

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

* The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on D...

One thing I’ve really focused on over the past couple of years is what some might describe as “radical transparency.”

While many people on social media are out there creating a highlight reel on the front-end but suffering miserably on the back-end, my goal is to give you real insights into both my personal and professional life, so you can see what it’s really like to have a family, run your own business, and attempt to do all the things.

So in today’s episode, we’re going to reflect on my previous episode titled 2024 Dreams, Goals and Aspirations, to see if I’m really on track to get what I want to done this year.

Interested?

Great – let’s do this!

 

As long as the people who are listening are deriving value and becoming better at the craft by listening to the show, then we’re on the right track. – Mike Robertson

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* A quick overview and recap as to what’s new so far in 2024.

* My primary goals for 2024, and how I’m doing on them so far.

* How my physical goals mesh with my professional goals, and things I still need to work on here.

* The IFAST 4.0 buildout, and insights as to the future of the gym.

* Why re-building my Program Design Mentorship was such a great experience for me (and the people who joined the group).

* My thoughts on the new and improved IFAST University.

* Final thoughts on Q1, and what I need to accomplish to really move the need in Q2.



 



 

Related Links:



* Complete Coach Certification

* Complete Coach Seminar Chicago

* IFAST University

* RTS Program Design Mentorship



 

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

Husband.

Father.

World traveler.

And coffee aficionado.

All those things describe my good friend Matej Hocevar, and I’m beyond excited to have him back on the podcast.

Matej Hocevar is the co-founder and co-owner of VigorGround, a fitness and performance facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

He is a lead educator for the UEFA football fitness licences and UEFA coaching licences in the field of strength and conditioning for the Slovenian Football Association and head of rehab and consultant for the 1st team at FC Bravo, a Slovenian 1st division soccer team, as well as coach to several national team players and a mentor to young coaches.

And in this episode of the podcast, we examine the world of return to play protocols, the KPI’s he uses to monitor his soccer players in- and out-of season, the role of the S&C consultant, and how aging fit pros can stay happy, healthy and relevant as they age in our industry.

Let’s do this!

 

I think it’s important to understand how competent an athlete is with a specific test before you start interpreting the data. – Matej Hocevar

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* Matej’s background and what he’s been up to since his last time on the show.

* His thoughts on return to play, and the differences you’ll see between the club and private sector.

* How to use data and tech to drive decision-making, without getting overwhelmed along the way!

* The KPI’s Matej uses in the soccer world, and how the shift between the competitive and off-season periods.

* How he uses KPI’s to drive his microcycle planning and periodization.

* The tech Matej is most excited to use in the months and years to come.

* Why every coach should be getting familiar with sports science, data and technology in the S&C space.

* The S&C Consultant: What it is, and where they fit into the training world.

* How aging coaches can stay relevant, financially secure, health and happy in this profession!

* A really fun lightning round where we talk elite Ljubljana coffee spots, favorite books, his recent contribution to IFASTU, and how to help Luka chill out!



 



 

Connect with Matej:



* Matej on Instagram



 

Related Links:



* Matej Hocevar on Training Adults, Sports Science and Movement Culture

* Matej Hocevar on Microdosing Info, KPI’s and World Travel

* The Great Slovenia Trip of 2016



 

Have YOU Heard About the New IFAST University?

When Bill and I created IFASTU back in 2016, our singular goal was to make it an elite resource for trainers, coaches and rehab professionals across the globe.

Because there are 100’s, if not 1000’s of coaches who would love to come to IFAST and learn from us, but can’t.

So the new IFAST University is not only sleeker and more streamlined, but we also have two membership options based on where you’re at in your career.

Our IFASTU Standard option is like the Netflix of training con ed. Here you’ll have access to the complete IFASTU archive, which has well over 100 in-depth videos on topics like program design, coaching and anatomy and movement.

Plus, every month you’ll get a new piece of content from a world-class coach – someon...