The Underdog Training Podcast: Strength, Coaching, and Living Like an Underdog

Nick Maruca, CSCS, ACSM-CIFT
  • 5.0 (1)
  • SPORTS

This podcast talks about various aspects of strength and conditioning, coaching, life, and how to attack and live every day like an Underdog! If you have any questions you want me to answer on the podcast or privately, email me nmaruca49@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 08/17/2017

    UTP 007: Getting Stronger In Season With 5/3/1

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

    14 min
  2. UTP 006- Understanding Training Frequency

    06/19/2017

    UTP 006- Understanding Training Frequency

    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/

    34 min
  3. UTP 005: Having Your Parent as Your Coach

    06/12/2017

    UTP 005: Having Your Parent as Your Coach

    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!

    25 min
  4. UTP 004: Tips to Train the Youth Athlete

    06/06/2017

    UTP 004: Tips to Train the Youth Athlete

    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

    30 min

  5. 06/01/2017

    UTP 003: Being an Athlete vs A Coach

    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

    23 min
  6. UTP 002: Being an Athlete with Cerebral Palsy

    05/22/2017

    UTP 002: Being an Athlete with Cerebral Palsy

    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!

    27 min
  7. UTP 001: My Background and Training Story

    05/18/2017

    UTP 001: My Background and Training Story

    in the first episode i talk a little bit about my fitness background and delve into training mulitple athletes at once with different personalities

    15 min
  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

About

This podcast talks about various aspects of strength and conditioning, coaching, life, and how to attack and live every day like an Underdog! If you have any questions you want me to answer on the podcast or privately, email me nmaruca49@gmail.com

Information