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
55 episodes
Built to Last: Confidence, Creativity, and Durability in Athletic Development w/ Erica Mulholland Ep 55
What separates athletes who last from those who burn out? In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with strength coach and former D1 soccer standout Erica Mulholland to unpack the real D1 Durability Formula.They dive int...
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Dunks on Demand: The Physics of Flight w/ Dr. Sam Liu
In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Dr. Sam Liu, biomechanist, researcher, and movement specialist with the Miami Marlins organization, to break down the true physics behind jumping, dunking, and speed.They dive into what...
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Fabian Salazar’s Speed Hack: Ditch Overtraining for Explosive Gains - Ep 53
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, host Ryan Patrick dives deep with Fabian Salazar, a veteran trainer with 15 years in the game, co-founder of Fit Factor in Houston, and a master of soccer-specific speed and strength developm...
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Your Youth Athlete is NOT Elite w/ Jeremy Frisch Ep 52
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...
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Inside Cal Poly's Weight Room: Leadership & Legacy with Sara MacKenzie Ep 51
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 ...
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Feet, Ankles, and the Rhythm of Speed with Ryan Hopkins Ep 50
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 ...
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From Lab to Podium: Turning Sports Tech Into Game-Day Results w/ Yassir Kahook Ep 49
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...
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From Research to Real World: Testing & Training Athletes for Elite Performance w/ Paul Comfort Ep 48
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...
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Lateral Speed Secrets: Elite Goalkeeping Athleticism w/ Chris Coll Ep 47
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...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Coaching, Conflict, and Compassion Ep 46 w/ Lucy Hendricks
(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 ...
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Speed: Lessons from a Legend Ep 45 f/ Henk Kraaijenhof
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 ...
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Hypertrophy for Athletes - Build Mass Without Wasting Time Ep 44 Ryan L'Ecuyer
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...
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One Coach. 300 Athletes. Zero Excuses. with COLE HERGOTT - Ep. 43
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 ...
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Episode 042 - The Psychology of Performance: Real Talk w/ Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon
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...
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Episode 041 - Blair Lloyd On Injury, Identity, and Leading with Purpose in S&C
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...
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Episode 040 - Training for Transfer: How to Build Durable, High-Output Baseball Athletes with Bill Miller
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 ...
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Episode 039 - Sarah Martin on Rethinking Pain, Movement & Performance
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....
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Episode 038 - Ryan Banta on Building Fast & Robust Athletes Without Breaking Them
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...
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Episode 037 - Microdosing Training, Sport Science, and MLB Recovery Secrets with Stephanie Grubbs
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...
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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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