The House of Genes

3X4 Genetics
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The House of Genes Podcast explores the intersection of genetics, performance, and personalized health to help you unlock your full potential. Each episode brings together experts, clinicians, innovators, and health-and-perfromance-minded individuals to break down complex genetic and performance science into actionable insights. From optimizing recovery and energy to understanding your unique biology, we dive into what truly drives human performance and longevity. This is where cutting-edge research meets real-world application. Whether you're an athlete, clinician, or simply curious about your health, The House of Genes gives you the tools to perform at your best. Tune in to rethink what’s possible when your plan is actually built for you.

  1. Sep 15

    Leading People You Were Never Trained to Lead | Mike Potenza on 20 Years in Pro Sport

    Strength coaches get taught how to make athletes faster, stronger and healthier. Nobody teaches them how to run a department. Daniel Guzman sits down with Mike Potenza, Director of High Performance for the San Jose Sharks, to talk about everything that happens above the whiteboard: managing 15 staff across medical, strength, nutrition and minor league operations, holding your ground in a room full of scouts and GMs, and learning to translate performance data into language decision makers actually act on. Mike is candid about the mistakes that shaped him, why part of the job is telling people what they do not want to hear, and how he protects family time in a role where the phone never really switches off. Timestamps 02:05 The class nobody took: climbing into leadership with no management training 03:35 Unreasonable Hospitality, Multipliers, and treating the athlete experience as a customer journey 04:54 In the room with the GM, the head coach and 18 scouts 05:23 Why delivering bad news is the job 07:49 The combine mistake: numbers alone do not draft a hockey player 09:40 Learning to speak coach: anaerobic threshold, power output and the real cost of a drill 13:43 Mentors, interns and the third mistake rule 16:41 Always on call: building a day that protects family time 22:19 Legacy: work ethic, and treating the rookie exactly like the star Links House of Genes: https://instagram.com/thehouseofgenes GENEFIT: https://instagram.com/genefit.pro

  2. Sep 8

    From the Sidelines to the Podium | Vern Gambetta on Coaching the Human in Front of You

    Daniel Guzman sits down with legendary strength and conditioning coach Vern Gambetta, a coach who has worked across 22 sports worldwide, from pro soccer with the Tampa Bay Mutiny to Olympic swimmers and track athletes. Recorded live at PVT, this conversation goes far beyond training methodology. Vern shares decades of hard won lessons on buy in, pressure, mentorship, and why the best coaching has almost nothing to do with wins and losses. From mentoring Carlos Valderrama at the Tampa Bay Mutiny to the quiet moments before an Olympic final, Vern breaks down what actually happens in the conversations no one prepares you for, and the two relationships he says changed how he thinks about his entire career. Timestamps: 05:37 Getting reluctant athletes to buy in without forcing it 08:22 Inside the pressure of an Olympic final 09:48 Being the fifth wheel: funding, federations, and World Cup politics 20:22 Where training trends really come from 23:15 Giving credit to the root idea, not the most recent rebrand 30:34 Sam Wilson's story: the season that mattered more than any medal 35:04 Being hard on athletes because you care, not despite it Links House of Genes: instagram.com/thehouseofgenes GENEFIT: instagram.com/genefit.pro

  3. Sep 1

    Building a Career in Strength and Conditioning with Dr. Jacob Gooden

    Recorded on-site at People Vibes Times™, Daniel Guzman sits down with Dr. Jacob Goodin, professor of kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University and director of its athlete monitoring initiative. They cover the injury that redirected Jacob's track career into strength and conditioning, the move to ETSU to study under Dr. Mike Stone, and his three things for anyone graduating into this field: train yourself systematically, build a framework for filtering what you consume, and cultivate the right relationships. Timestamps: 00:01:10 Inside the athlete monitoring setup 00:02:25 Westmont and Prevail Conditioning 00:03:45 The injury that redirected the whole path 00:05:48 Packing up for ETSU to study under Dr. Stone 00:10:05 Advice for new grads, thing one: train yourself with intention 00:11:43 Continuing education and the framework for filtering information 00:13:02 The three types of relationships every young coach needs 00:21:04 The three traits behind high performance House of Genes on Instagram: @thehouseofgenes GENEFIT on Instagram: @genefit.pro Dr. Jacob Goodin on Instagram: @drjacobgoodin People Vibes Times on Instagram: @people_vibes_times

  4. Aug 20

    From Assistant Coach to Director of High Performance | Joey Harty on the Human Side of Elite Sport

    Joey Harty built his career in elite team sport from the ground up, working his way from assistant strength coach to Director of High Performance at Sporting Kansas City before founding his own company, Hardy Performance, where he now consults with collegiate and NWSL programs. In this episode, host Daniel Guzman sits down with his longtime friend Joey to unpack the part of high performance that rarely gets talked about: leading people instead of managing programs, why humility earns more trust than having every answer, hiring for character over the flashiest resume, building deep relationships in bite-sized chunks, and staying a present husband and father while chasing the edge. Timestamps: 00:03:31 What the Director Role Actually Demands 00:05:05 Why You Can't Fake It in Front of the Room 00:06:46 Hiring for Character, Not Just the Resume 00:08:15 Building a Real Network as a Young Coach 00:10:45 The Push and Pull of Work and Family 00:13:15 Coach First: Energy Is a Choice 00:15:46 Relationships in Bite-Sized Chunks 00:18:02 Building Hardy Performance 00:19:33 Legacy: Consistent, Loyal, Humble The House of Genes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehouseofgenes GENEFIT Instagram: https://instagram.com/genefitsport GENEFIT Website: https://genefit.pro

  5. Jul 21

    "You Control Your Attitude and Your Effort" | Brek Shea on Teammates, Kids, and Knowing Your Genes

    Brek Shea built a long pro career on more than talent, from a boyhood chase for free cleats that led him to the IMG residency, to an MLS Cup final run with FC Dallas and years across the Premier League and MLS. In this episode, host Daniel Guzman sits down with Brek at TST in Raleigh to unpack what actually keeps an athlete in the game: humility over ego, resilience over results, being the teammate everyone remembers, and staying curious enough to test his genetics as a dad who still trains hard. Timestamps 00:02:24 The Residency, and a Chase for Free Cleats 00:04:21 What Residency Actually Taught Him 00:06:00 "I'm No Better Than Anyone" and the FC Dallas Run 00:08:30 Building The Ground 00:12:39 The Car Ride Home 00:13:19 Attitude, Effort, and Building Armor 00:15:10 Why He Took a 3X4 Test 00:15:54 Recovery, Training, and Backcountry Hunting 00:18:16 Legacy: Just Be a Good Dad The House of Genes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehouseofgenes GENEFIT Instagram: https://instagram.com/genefitsport GENEFIT Website: https://genefit.pro Brek Shea: https://instagram.com/brekshea

  6. Jul 7

    Building Winners | Brian Mazza on Coaching, Fatherhood & Genetic Performance

    Brian Mazza has built his life around high performance, from his own playing days to the way he now runs a youth club and coaches his two sons. In this episode, host Daniel Guzman sits down with Brian to unpack what actually develops a young athlete: resilience over rankings, reading every kid differently, and using genetics to train and recover smarter. Timestamps 00:02:03 The Coach Who Made Him Believe 00:03:39 Coaching Your Own Son 00:06:40 The Car Ride Home 00:12:01 Holding Parents to the Standard 00:13:52 "No One Cares That You're Tired" 00:16:05 His 3X4 Results and His Kids' 00:17:22 Recovery Protocols on the Road 00:24:42 Legacy: Just Being a Good Dad The House of Genes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofgenes/ GENEFIT Instagram: https://instagram.com/genefitsport GENEFIT Website: https://genefit.pro Brian Mazza: https://www.instagram.com/brianmazza/

  7. Jun 16

    Geoff Cameron on Genetics, Longevity, and the 1% Habits Behind a 10-Year Pro Career

    Geoff Cameron spent roughly a decade competing at the highest level in England before returning to MLS, and he did it by treating his own body like the asset it was. In this episode, host Daniel Guzman sits down with Geoff to unpack the daily habits, the recovery obsession, and the mindset that kept him performing for so long. Timestamps 00:01:01 Being Your Own Physio 00:04:25 Pregame Rituals and Food Rules 00:06:24 Organ Meats, Liver, and Recovery 00:08:18 The Cutthroat Reality of European Football 00:09:30 Building The Ground 00:16:33 His 3X4 Genetics Results: Power vs Endurance 00:20:14 Genetics, Recovery, and Family Heart Health 00:23:14 The Best Advice He Ever Got: You Are the Asset 00:25:14 Legacy and the Vision Ahead The House of Genes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofgenes/ GENEFIT Instagram: https://instagram.com/genefitsport GENEFIT Website: https://genefit.pro Geoff Cameron: https://www.instagram.com/geoffcameron/

  8. Jun 10

    Zat Knight | How to Forge Resilience, Recover From Adversity & Perform Under Pressure

    In this episode of the House of Genes podcast, my guest is Zat Knight, the former Fulham, Aston Villa, and Bolton defender who built a 17-year professional career and earned caps for England. Recorded at The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Raleigh, North Carolina, we trace his path from leaving school at 16 for a factory job in Birmingham, to being scouted on a Saturday non-league pitch, to signing for Fulham under Kevin Keegan. Zat shares why choosing discomfort over comfort shaped his entire career, and why punctuality and accountability mattered more to him than almost anything else. He also opens up, for the first time on camera, about surviving a house fire that left him with third-degree burns across 39% of his body. Zat takes us through the fear of never playing again, the slow road back through walking, diet, and discipline, and his return to competitive football just one year later. It is an honest conversation about resilience, identity, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:29 Signing for Fulham Under Kevin Keegan 00:04:08 A 17-Year Career: Villa, Bolton & England 00:04:32 Choosing Discomfort: Leaving Home at 17 00:07:18 Punctuality & Accountability 00:11:58 Surviving a House Fire 00:13:16 The Road Back & Return to Play 00:16:49 Your Value Is Not Your Scars 00:19:29 Pride Over Regret The House of Genes Instagram:   / thehouseofgenes   GENEFIT Sport Instagram:   / genefitsport   GENEFIT Sport Website: https://genefit.pro Zat Knight: https://www.instagram.com/zatknight/

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The House of Genes Podcast explores the intersection of genetics, performance, and personalized health to help you unlock your full potential. Each episode brings together experts, clinicians, innovators, and health-and-perfromance-minded individuals to break down complex genetic and performance science into actionable insights. From optimizing recovery and energy to understanding your unique biology, we dive into what truly drives human performance and longevity. This is where cutting-edge research meets real-world application. Whether you're an athlete, clinician, or simply curious about your health, The House of Genes gives you the tools to perform at your best. Tune in to rethink what’s possible when your plan is actually built for you.

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  • Creator
    3X4 Genetics
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 3X4 Genetics
  • Show Website
    The House of Genes