UNRACKED by BridgeAthletic

BridgeAthletic

UNRACKED is where elite coaches get the mic. Hosted by BridgeAthletic’s Cooper Napoli, this live conversation series brings you inside the training systems, methods, and philosophies that drive performance at the highest level. Each episode breaks down a specific approach with the coaches who've mastered it: how it's built, how it's applied, and how it holds up when the stakes are real. No fluff. No theory. Just unfiltered, coach-to-coach insight from those who've earned their stripes in the trenches. Whether you're a performance coach, athlete, or serious about training, this is where you learn how the best think, adapt, and solve problems. One method at a time. Join the conversation live by following @BridgeAthletic on Instagram to catch monthly announcements and be part of the conversations as it happens. 

Episodes

  1. 12/19/2025

    Long Term Athletic Development: Collegiate with Jim Krumpos | Episode 8

    Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on December 18th. Jim Krumpos, Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance at the University of Arizona, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack long-term athletic development in the collegiate setting. In this episode, he breaks down: How long-term athletic development is structured at the collegiate level—and why it still matters in today’s evolving NCAA landscapeWhere LTAD shows up across Division I programs, from exercise selection to year-round training systemsThe adjustments he makes as roster turnover, transfer rules, and performance demands continue to shiftHow building strong, physical athletes and a culture of excellence creates sustainable, championship-level programsReal collegiate program templates and training frameworks he uses—shared directly inside BridgeJim brings over 26 years of experience to the conversation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how elite collegiate programs are built, adapted, and sustained over time. This is long-term athletic development from someone who lives it every day. Join us live for each episode. Follow @BridgeAthletic on Instagram to catch monthly announcements and be part of the conversation as it happens. Watch the full video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWugDFLfxg9yEcS3hPXIMlupx9gmIFFDN What is BridgeAthletic? BridgeAthletic is the leading training software for coaching professionals. Design programs, track progress, and deliver world-class training at scale. Start your free trial today. Use code "COOPER" at checkout to get your second month of Bridge at 50% off.

    1h 15m
  2. 12/17/2025

    Long Term Athletic Development: High School with John Garrish | Episode 7

    Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on November 19 at 5:30pm EST. John Garrish, founder of South Florida Prep and Director of Athletic Development at North Broward Prep, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack long-term athletic development through the lens of the high school four-year cycle. In this episode, he breaks down: How long-term athletic development is structured across all four years of high school—and why the early years matter mostWhere foundational training, movement literacy, and character-building show up in the high school settingThe adjustments he makes between underclassmen and upperclassmen, in-season vs. off-season, and varying maturity levelsWhat actually gets athletes recruited by senior year—and what coaches often get wrong along the wayJohn also dives into the unique challenges of coaching teenagers, sharing lessons from building discipline, accountability, and performance in both private and school-based environments. This is long-term athlete development, from someone who lives it every day. Join us live for each episode. Follow @BridgeAthletic on Instagram to catch monthly announcements and be part of the conversation as it happens. Watch the full video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWugDFLfxg9yEcS3hPXIMlupx9gmIFFDN What is BridgeAthletic? BridgeAthletic is the leading training software for coaching professionals. Design programs, track progress, and deliver world-class training at scale. Start your free trial today. Use code "COOPER" at checkout to get your second month of Bridge at 50% off.

    1h 18m
  3. 12/17/2025

    Mobility Redefined with John Quint | Episode 6

    Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on October 22, 2025. John Quint, Neuromuscular Therapist, Functional Range Systems Instructor, and co-founder of Gain Acces, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack a modern, performance-driven approach to mobility—one that redefines function as a prerequisite for high-level output. In this episode, he breaks down: How internal strength training is structured and why it outperforms traditional “stretching”Where this approach shows up in elite sport, rehabilitation, and long-term athletic developmentThe adjustments he makes when working with pain, limited range of motion, or high-skill demandsWhy mobility trained with intent becomes the foundation for resilience, movement quality, and skill acquisitionDrawing from his experience at Westside Barbell and years working with professional athletes worldwide, John challenges the idea that mobility is passive or secondary—making a compelling case that it’s a trainable performance quality. This is mobility redefined, from someone who lives it every day. Join us live for each episode. Follow @BridgeAthletic on Instagram to catch monthly announcements and be part of the conversation as it happens. Watch the full video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWugDFLfxg9yEcS3hPXIMlupx9gmIFFDN What is BridgeAthletic? BridgeAthletic is the leading training software for coaching professionals. Design programs, track progress, and deliver world-class training at scale. Start your free trial today. Use code "COOPER" at checkout to get your second month of Bridge at 50% off.

    2h 15m
  4. 12/10/2025

    The Youth ACL Epidemic with Erica Mulholland | Episode 5

    Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on September 30th, 2025 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Erica Mulholland, strength and performance coach specializing in youth female athletes, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack the data, risks, and realities behind the youth ACL epidemic. In this episode, she breaks down: How youth ACL risk develops and why the epidemic continues to growWhere movement inefficiencies show up across youth sports—from soccer and lacrosse to volleyball and basketballThe adjustments she makes when athletes lack strength, movement literacy, or sport-specific coordinationThe core principle she emphasizes: building strong, resilient movers before building sport-specific specialistsA standout moment: Erica challenges the myth that “more sport = better athlete,” and explains why strength training is the real foundation for long-term athletic success This is youth injury prevention and performance from someone who has spent over a decade coaching young athletes to be strong for sport—and strong for life. Join us live for each episode. Follow @BridgeAthletic on Instagram to catch monthly announcements and be part of the conversation as it happens. Watch the full video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWugDFLfxg9yEcS3hPXIMlupx9gmIFFDN What is BridgeAthletic? BridgeAthletic is the leading training software for coaching professionals. Design programs, track progress, and deliver world-class training at scale. Start your free trial today. Use code "COOPER" at checkout to get your second month of Bridge at 50% off.

    55 min
  5. 11/12/2025

    Mastering the Conjugate Method with Tom Barry | Episode 1

    Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on May 28, 2025.  Tom Barry, CEO of Westside Barbell, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack the Conjugate Method and its real-world application across diverse training populations. In this episode, he breaks down: How the Conjugate Method structures training through max effort, dynamic effort, and repetition methods to systematically develop strengthWhere it shows up in his context: from elite powerlifters to MMA fighters, ultra marathoners, and team sport athletes at WestsideThe adjustments he makes when working with athletes who have limited training availability (condensed 2-3 day schedules vs. the traditional 4-day split)His approach to exercise selection: rotating max effort lifts every 1-3 weeks to find and strengthen individual "grooves" while avoiding accommodationTom shares insights from over a decade under Louie Simmons' mentorship, explaining how Westside translates powerlifting principles into athlete development. The conversation gets tactical on wave loading, determining appropriate training intensities, and why increasing absolute strength raises the ceiling for all other physical qualities. This is the Conjugate Method from someone who lives it every day. Join us live for each episode. Follow @BridgeAthletic on Instagram to catch monthly announcements and be part of the conversation as it happens. Watch the full video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWugDFLfxg9yEcS3hPXIMlupx9gmIFFDN What is BridgeAthletic? BridgeAthletic is the leading training software for coaching professionals. Design programs, track progress, and deliver world-class training at scale. Start your free trial today. Use code "COOPER" at checkout to get your second month of Bridge at 50% off.

    46 min

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UNRACKED is where elite coaches get the mic. Hosted by BridgeAthletic’s Cooper Napoli, this live conversation series brings you inside the training systems, methods, and philosophies that drive performance at the highest level. Each episode breaks down a specific approach with the coaches who've mastered it: how it's built, how it's applied, and how it holds up when the stakes are real. No fluff. No theory. Just unfiltered, coach-to-coach insight from those who've earned their stripes in the trenches. Whether you're a performance coach, athlete, or serious about training, this is where you learn how the best think, adapt, and solve problems. One method at a time. Join the conversation live by following @BridgeAthletic on Instagram to catch monthly announcements and be part of the conversations as it happens.