
Athletic Performance Podcast
The Athletic Performance Podcast: we discuss all things performance-related, with a focus on pushing the boundaries of speed, power, and strength.
Episodes
36 episodes
Episode 036 - Katie St. Clair on Pelvic Floor Power & Athleticism (At Any Age)
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...
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Episode 035 - Unlocking 3D Movement: Developing Adaptable Athletes in a Movement Deficient World with Nate Schafer
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...
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Episode 034: Breaking The Mold on Sprint Training with Matt Hank
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...
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Episode 033 - Dan Brandi on Training Smarter, Not Harder: Speed, Strength & Change of Direction
🔥 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 ...
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Episode 032: Sprint Faster with Science – Lance Brooks on Speed Training, Force Application & Sprint Mechanics
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...
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Episode 031 - David Grey on Rehab That Actually Works: Fixing Chronic Injuries & Build Resilient Athletes
"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...
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Episode 030 - Mike Kozak on Rethinking Sprint Mechanics & Acceleration
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...
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Episode 029 - Tony Holler on Mastering Speed, Power, and Recovery with the 'Feed the Cats' System
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...
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Episode 028 - Tyler Ray on Optimal Technique for Maximizing Your Vertical Jump
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...
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027 - Zac Cupples on Demystifying the Gap between Assessments and High Speed Actions
Coach Ryan Patrick is back with a new episode, joined by biomechanics and movement expert Zac Cupples. Together, they explore how coaches can bridge the gap between athlete assessments and high-speed actions like sprinting. They discuss the rea...
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026 - Alan Murdoch on Building Back Better: Enhancing Speed During Rehab
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Alan Murdoch, a Speed & Agility Expert and the founder of Elevate Speed & Rehab. Alan is also the creator of the Fast to Fit method—a groundbreaking approach to lower body injury rehab that emphasizes...
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025 - Dean Guedo on High Flux Nutrition, Mental Preparation for Competition, and How Much Strength for Sport is Necessary
Today's podcast with Dean Guedo covers a range of topics including: ✅ Performance Anxiety & Mental Prep for Competition✅ His High Flux Nutrition Approach to Body Comp✅ Balancing Mobility, Strength, Technique, and Conditionin...
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024 - Kris Freeman on Cold Exposure, ATG, High Performance Coach and Holistic Strength & Recovery
Kris Freeman is a staff coach at Barbell Logic Online Coaching or BLOC and personal trainer in Versailles, Kentucky. But I know Kris from my early days as a up and coming strength coach. I watched this evolution from Crossfit, into Kettlebells,...
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023 - Jim Laird with Lessons from a Lifetime S&C Coach
Jim Laird is a strength and conditioning coach at Stillman Wellness, but he’s also one of my early mentors in the strength game. Today’s podcast is a throwback as we reminisce on the hotbed of coaching talent that has come out of Lexington KY i...
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022 - Dr. Shaun Astorga on Making Sense of Movement Models
Dr. Shaun Astorga is a board-certified physical therapist who has overcome his own chronic pain and injury from a brain and neck injury after being written off by other medical professionals. His first hand experience managing his own chronic p...
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021 - Rich Thaw on Speed & Stamina in Hockey Athletes
Welcome Rich Thaw to the Athletic Performance Podcast. He is the owner of Empower Fitness and Sports Training in Montreal, Quebec. Rich has an impressive track record working with athletes at every level, from youth to professional, including t...
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020 - JP Guerrero on Movement Efficiency in Baseball Athletes
JP Guerrero is a performance coach at The Strength House in Harvard, MA.Here's a quick overview of our show:✅ His journey from injured athlete to performance coach✅ How he blends his baseball career with performance training for...
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46:20

019 - Greg Chaplin on What’s Important in the journey from pain to performance
Dr. Greg Chaplin, DPT helps active adults with alignment, posture, and movement related problems. Here's a quick overview of our show:✅ His journey from chronic pain as a professional musician to DPT✅ How conventional treatment ...
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018 - Jason Feairheller on Developing Multidirectional Game Speed in Athletes
Jason Feairheller is the Co-Owner and Strength Coach at Function andStrength in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. When Jason began his trainingcareer, he had an interest in speed training, and over the past decade,that interest has turned i...
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017 - ICYMI - Highlights Reel Since Episode 1
This a a recap of our first 16 episodes. Listen for the best content from our amazing guests.You'll hear from:Mike Robertson, IFAST Basketball, @robtrainsystems
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016 - Thomson Remo on Iso-inertial Training on the Exer-Fly
Thomson Remo is the Central Territory Manager at Exer-fly and a Lead Educator for both Wattbike and Woodway USA and a competitive powerlifter boasting over a 700 pound deadliftHere's a quick overview of our show:✅ Iso-intertial trai...
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015 - Ryan Connor on Speed Development in Youth Athletes
Coach Ryan Connor has been a professional sports performance coach with a focus in helping athletes with speed training since 2015.As an athlete, his desire to figure out why he was slow sometimes and fast others led to investigati...
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014 - Drake Berberet on Using Dual Force Plate Systems to Profile & Monitor Athletes
Drake brings over ten years of experience working with athletes from youth to professional levels. He has worked with business executives and athletes in all major US sporting organizations to provide data-driven insights for performance, healt...
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013 - Spencer Medick on Developing Baseball Talent
Spencer Medick is a part of the New York Yankees Player Development Staff. He has a background as a D1 baseball athlete as well as some tenure in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.Here's a quick overview of our show:✅ Measuring ...
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52:08

012 - James Fryer on Movement Models, Soft Tissue Tools & Recovery for Athletes
James Fryer is a Neuromuscular Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, and movement specialist with a background in Strength and Conditioning. Here's a quick overview of our show:✅ Movement Models such as PRI and DNS✅ Soft ...
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