Every parent wants their kid to succeed, but the hard truth is this: there are no elite 10-year-olds. In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Frisch, one of the most respected voices in youth athletic development, to talk about early s...

In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Sara MacKenzie, Director of Strength & Conditioning at Cal Poly.Sara shares her journey from a $0/hour intern at Arizona State to ...

Feet, Ankles, and the Rhythm of Speed with Ryan Hopkins | Athletic Performance Podcast Ep. 50What if the real key to speed has nothing to do with the weight room...and everything to do with your feet, ankles, and rhythm?In this ...

In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Yassir Kahook, Sports Science Coordinator and Strength Coach at Cressey Sports Performance Florida. Yassir pulls back the curtain on how CSP integrates force plates, Proteus Motion, and the 108...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Professor Paul Comfort—author, researcher, and one of the leading voices in strength & conditioning science. They unp...

Most goalkeeper training focuses on tactics and technique — but what about the physical side?Coach Chris Coll has carved out a unique niche in the sports performance world: developing goalkeepers like true athletes.In this epi...

(n this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Lucy Hendricks — gym owner, coach, and former biomechanics educator — to unpack the often-overlooked side of coaching: human connection.Lucy shares ...

Please remember to rate and review with 5 ⭐️ only! In this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, Ryan sits down with legendary coach Henk Kraaijenhof. Henk has quietly influenced generations of sprint coaches around the ...

What’s the least you can do to maintain or even build muscle? How do you balance movement quality with output for athletes? And is there such a thing as “too much” technical obsession?In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan L’Ecuyer...

How Cole Hergott Built a System, Not a StaffWhen Cole Hergott took over as the Head Strength Coach at Trinity Western University, he was just 25 years old— from "one of the boys" to the man in charge. Now, he runs one of the ...

In this episode, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon joins the podcast to flip the script on “mental toughness” and reframe what true resilience looks like—especially in high-performance environments. From special operations to sport, Krista’s work helps co...

In this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, I sit down with Blair Lloyd — a dynamic strength and conditioning coach, educator, and mentor currently serving as Director of Training at Pure Performance in Boston.Blair sha...

What separates athletes who peak at 17… from the ones who keep climbing through college and beyond?In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, I sit down with rotational power coach Bill Miller to break down the ...

In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Martin — a neurobiologist-turned-physical therapist who went from publishing research to helping athletes reclaim their movement and eliminate chronic pain....

How do you build fast, powerful athletes without burning them out?In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Banta—coach, educator, and author of The Sprinter’s Compendium. He’s the creator of the Critical Mass Training System...

In this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Stephanie Grubbs, Major League Strength Coach for the Houston Astros, to dive deep into:Microdosing strategies for in-season training...

In this episode, I down with movement expert Katie St. Clair to unpack the principles behind smart training that bridges rehab and performance. We dive into how to restore movement variability, improve pelvic floor function, and go beyond isola...

In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Schafer, founder of 3D Athletics, to explore a smarter, more holistic approach to movement training. Rooted in principles learned from Gary Gray, Nathan shares how 3D movement prep, extensive plyos, and s...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Matt Hank challenges conventional speed training methods and shares his unfiltered approach to coaching athletes. If you've ever questioned the effectiveness of tr...

🔥 In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Dan Brandi to talk all things speed, strength, and agility. 🔥Topics Covered:✅ The biggest shifts in youth athlete development✅ Why less structured training can be ...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lance Brooks, a PhD in applied physiology and biomechanics, to break down the real science behind sprinting faster. We challenge common sprint training myths, including the power paradigm, the role of breaki...

 "Why Most Rehab Fails—And How to Fix It with David Grey"Most rehab programs fail—not because athletes don’t work hard, but because they miss the key ingredients for real recovery and long-term resilience. Today, I sit down w...

In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with speed training expert Mike Kozak to break down sprint mechanics, acceleration, and the misconceptions surrounding traditional speed development. Mike shares his evolution from strength-based tr...

In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, I s it down with Tony Holler, creator of the renowned "Feed the Cats" system and one of the most influential voices in sprint training. Tony shares his unconventional approach to athletic per...

What if you could unlock hidden inches in your vertical jump—without months of training? That’s exactly what Tyler Ray, aka “The Jump Guy,” does every day in his lab. In this episode, I sat down with Tyler to uncover the secrets behind his uniq...