74 episodes

A podcast that is a deep dive on speed, power, strength, and endurance. We discuss winning cultures driven by successful leaders.

Our podcast will target coaches who want to level up in their pursuit of lifelong professional development. We will talk to people at the tip of the spear in track & field, basketball, baseball, football, Olympic sports, strength & conditioning, and education. We will unearth the commonalities between successful programs from high school to college and event the professional ranks. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-joseph-banta/support

Companions of the Compendium Ryan Joseph Banta

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    • 5.0 • 22 Ratings

A podcast that is a deep dive on speed, power, strength, and endurance. We discuss winning cultures driven by successful leaders.

Our podcast will target coaches who want to level up in their pursuit of lifelong professional development. We will talk to people at the tip of the spear in track & field, basketball, baseball, football, Olympic sports, strength & conditioning, and education. We will unearth the commonalities between successful programs from high school to college and event the professional ranks. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-joseph-banta/support

    Episode 37 Henk Kraaijenhof Elite International Track & Field Coach

    Episode 37 Henk Kraaijenhof Elite International Track & Field Coach

    Henk and I had an awesome conversation. He and chatted about all manner of speed training. We talked about what he believes coaches need to do less and more to help their athletes reach their potential. We discussed how to differentiate training for different types of athletes. How to identify the different types of sprinters. He talked about what a warm-up should be if we should warm up at all. Coach discussed what mental training should be and who to establish what type of mindset you are coaching. We conclude our wonderful chat with where he is looking to continue furthering his knowledge in the art of coaching. 

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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Central California Coaching Clinic Part IV: Active Recovery, Plyos, Weight Room & Injury Prevention

    Central California Coaching Clinic Part IV: Active Recovery, Plyos, Weight Room & Injury Prevention

    Today is the fourth and final installment of my talk at the Central California Coaches Clinic. We discuss what is active recovery. I chat about how to layout plyometric training and cool down methods. I finish the talk with quick suggestions about the weight room and injury prevention. 

    For elite performance technology please visit: https://store.simplifaster.com/sku/83/

    To purchase the Sprinter's Compendium visit: https://store.vervante.com/c/v/V4081803315.html


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    • 9 min
    Episode 36 World Champion and Olympic Sprinter Ronnie Baker

    Episode 36 World Champion and Olympic Sprinter Ronnie Baker

    It was a treat to spend time chatting with World Champion and Olympian Ronnie Baker. We covered a lot of bases in our chat. From his early beginnings all the way through to becoming a World Champion and earning a spot on the Olympic team. Our discussion on his strength training changes is worth the price of admission as well. Ronnie is a humble and gracious guy. However, don't let that fool you, this man is a serious competitor and no one wants to win as much as he does. Click and listen to our great chat now!

    Follow Ronnie on Twitter @ronnie_baker14

    For elite performance technology please visit: https://store.simplifaster.com/sku/83/

    To purchase the Sprinter's Compendium visit: https://store.vervante.com/c/v/V4081803315.html


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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Central California Coaching Clinic Part III: Speed Endurance, Tempo and Special Endurance

    Central California Coaching Clinic Part III: Speed Endurance, Tempo and Special Endurance

    This is Part III of my talk about sprinting. I take you quickly through a number of different workouts based on the still intense but extended sprint training. Clear your mind and open it to the possibility of longer options. Different events require different loads and interval lengths. 

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    • 12 min
    Episode 35 Roland Schoeman 10xWorld Record Holding Swimmer

    Episode 35 Roland Schoeman 10xWorld Record Holding Swimmer

    We dive right in with a unique conversation on the podcast. In episode 35 we meet four-time Olympian & multi-time medalist Roland Schoeman. He and I went into the deep end on training young people, mental resilience, the myths of swimming, his training parameters, and MORE! Listen in, subscribe, and share. 

    For elite performance technology please visit: https://store.simplifaster.com/sku/83/

    To purchase the Sprinter's Compendium visit: https://store.vervante.com/c/v/V4081803315.html

    To follow Roland on Twitter- @Rolandschoeman




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    • 1 hr 34 min
    Central California Coaching Clinic Part II: Acceleration and Maximum Velocity Training

    Central California Coaching Clinic Part II: Acceleration and Maximum Velocity Training

    In Part II we discuss the intricacies of rest and recoveries between intense workouts. I explain how to use games to make sports performance fun with acceleration. We talk about the load minimums and maximums that are unique to acceleration. I also explain how to use different systems to blend the training and keep it interesting. We explain the value of having actual cues for different movements for different contacts through challenging workouts. In maximum velocity, we discuss how to do the workouts correctly. Also, I educated the audience on how to force the body into new firing patterns to avoid rhythm lock or what the late great Charlie Francis called a dynamic stereotype. I explain what each of these training zones requires and how to use various movement patterns to make the CNS go into overdrive for adaptation into great maximal speeds.

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    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

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22 Ratings

22 Ratings

Mikecthulo ,

Bring it back!

This show needs to return!

diegoveliu ,

Awesome T&F Podcast

I’m so glad I found Companions of the Compendium Podcast. I’m hooked. I listen all the episodes because there are really good information. Ryan has great perspectives about speed training and brings in guests to provide different and unique views on training. If you train sprinters subscribe to this podcast today. You’ll enjoy every single episode.

Rollinflatty ,

Best T&F Podcast

THIS is the podcast the track and field world has longed for. Ryan Banta thoughtfully prepares for, has insightful and knowledgeable guests and even reaches out to his listeners for questions on most episodes making his podcast the best T&F podcast in the business.

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