Strength Roots Podcast

Strength Roots Podcast

Strength Roots Podcast dives deep into the stories, mindsets, habits and tactics of elite performers. The show is hosted by Aaron, Nolan and Joe Grinstain of Hyperthrive Athletics, a strength and performance facility in Sacramento, CA, and MLB baseball player Braden Bishop. If you want to know how top entrepreneurs, coaches, athletes, and other high level performers set themselves apart from the crowd, this podcast is for you! Instagram: @hyperthriveathletics @bradenbishop1 @the4momcharity

  1. 03/23/2020

    Ep.7 - Brandon McDaniel // Mission over Tactics; it’s Bigger than Strength and Conditioning

    Brandon McDaniel is in his 12th year in professional baseball including the last two as the Director of Player Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Before that he served 5 years as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Dodgers, 3 years as a Performance Specialist for EXOS working with the Department of Defense preparing soldiers to better handle their duties within the Army, and 3 years as a minor league strength coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brandon’s leadership qualities and skill in communication and relationship building shows through the dynamic team of strength coaches he’s built within the Dodgers organization. Show Highlights: — Brandon’s childhood growing up in Nebraska 5 minutes away from the legendary Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the College Baseball World Series for 60 years. — His journey to playing college baseball at Wayne State, losing 75 pounds and studying exercise science. — The mindset and player first attitude Brandon took into his first internship opportunity with the Pittsburgh Pirates that made him indispensable and led to a full time position with the organization. — Brandon’s time at EXOS working with the US Department or Defense and how he got back into baseball after realizing that was his true calling. — Where Brandon’s leadership abilities came from and the approach he takes with his team in helping them to understand the bigger purpose. — The Dodgers’ strength staffs process for hiring quality talent. — Finding your mission as a strength coach. — What Brandon sees that separates the average from the elite. — Brandon’s most successful failure of his career. — Being married to your mission over tactics. — Habits that set up Brandon’s most productive days. Find more info about Brandon: 2020 Dodgers Strength and Conditioning Symposium FOLLOW US: ⚡️Hyperthrive Athletics: Instagram Facebook YouTube 💜 The 4MOM Charity: Instagram Twitter Website

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Strength Roots Podcast dives deep into the stories, mindsets, habits and tactics of elite performers. The show is hosted by Aaron, Nolan and Joe Grinstain of Hyperthrive Athletics, a strength and performance facility in Sacramento, CA, and MLB baseball player Braden Bishop. If you want to know how top entrepreneurs, coaches, athletes, and other high level performers set themselves apart from the crowd, this podcast is for you! Instagram: @hyperthriveathletics @bradenbishop1 @the4momcharity