Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems Mike Robertson

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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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!

Cameron Josse is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University.

Before joining the Auburn Tigers, Cameron served as an Athletic Performance Coach for football at Indiana University. And his journey in sports performance began with a 7-year stint at DeFranco’s Training Systems, where he held the position of Director of Sports Performance from 2014-2020.

In this episode of the show, we dive into a bunch of fun topics, but they all revolve around a central theme – SPEED!

For instance, how has Cam’s speed training philosophy evolved over the years?

How is he maximizing speed development with his football players?

And in one of my favorite parts of the show, how can we prevent hamstring pulls in high-speed running?

 

Do I have control over that position and that range of motion? And to me, that’s neurally driven – and it comes back to coordination. – Cameron Josse

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:



* What’s new with Cam since the last time we chatted.

* Why on earth did he decide to pursue a Ph.D. WHILE ALSO being a full-time strength coach in the SEC?

* How his speed training philosophy has changed and evolved over the past 10 years.

* Cam’s thoughts on using speed training to develop the nervous system (versus just the weight room).

* The buckets they’re using to classify their football players.

* How those buckets then drive better speed programming for each individual athlete.

* The myriad reasons that play into why someone might pull a hamstring.

* His thoughts on the Nordic hamstring curl, and if it should play a role in your training program.

* And last but not least, what’s next for Cam in the months and years to come!



 



 

Connect with Cameron:



* Cameron on X



 

Related Links:



* No More Pulled Hamstrings (Article from MR)

* Frans Bosch Book

* Cameron Josse on Building a Blazing Fast 10



 

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!

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...