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E38 | Michael Boyle: Chasing The Right Situation Oct 20, 2019

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On Episode 38 of The Art of Coaching Podcast, I am pleased to have Coach Michael Boyle join us. Michael Boyle is one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training and general fitness. He currently spends his time lecturing, teaching, training and writing. In 1996 Michael co founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, one of the first for-profit strength and conditioning companies in the world. Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning exists for one reason: to provide performance enhancement training for athletes of all levels. Athletes trained range from junior high school students to All Stars in almost every major professional sport.

Topics include:

What would Coach Boyle do differently when venturing into S&C in today's climate?
Reasons why "People pick the wrong internships"
Knowing your goals and how to execute them
The inherent flaws of free advice
Raising the standards of the outside perceptions of S&C
"When the person at the top is committed to it working, it's going to work"
Fear of betting on yourself
Assessing your risks and the value you will get in return
Why is "selling" often frowned upon in S&C?

Reach out to Coach Boyle:

Via Twitter: @mboyle1959

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Via E-mail: mboyle1959@aol.com

Via Website: http://www.bodybyboyle.com/

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E37 | Anthony Renna: Be Like The Best Oct 13, 2019

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Anthony Renna has been a personal trainer since 2004, first working with Equinox, then on his own at different facilities before opening his own gym, Five Iron Fitness, in 2008. Anthony joins us today on episode 37 of The Art of Coaching Podcast.

He sold Five Iron in 2016 so he could focus on his true passion of providing educational resources for fitness professionals to excel in the profession. His mission is to help them find success and make an impact in the world by sharing all he has learned from the best of the best.

As the founder and host of both the Strength Coach Podcast and Strength Coach TV, he has interviewed hundreds of strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners. He applies what he learned by helping fitness professionals in his personal coaching and accountability group.

Anthony still trains clients a few hours a week and is a partner with Michael Boyle in StrengthCoach.com and BodyByBoyleOnline.com

His new book Be Like the Best: A Guide to Reaching the Top in the Fitness Profession is out October 18.

You can sign up for notifications about some great pre-launch bonuses at BeLiketheBest.com

Topics Covered:

What the best in the field have in common
Anthony's path to writing a book
Giving a voice to the people in the grindstone
Celebrating the small wins
Anthony's struggle with self-limiting beliefs
What will people be surprised to find in Anthony's book?
Understanding context and how critical it can be in delivering a message
Obstacles overcome in orchestrating Be Like The Best

Reach out to Anthony:

Instagram- @antrenna

Twitter- @continuefit

Facebook- @continuefitpage

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E36 | Andy McCloy: Programming Confusion And Personal Development Oct 06, 2019

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On Episode 36 of The Art Of Coaching Podcast I am joined by my friend Andy McCloy of Body Creations Sport Performance & Fitness. Andy's facility provides a wide range of Strength Training and Performance Enhancement services to the Greater Huntsville, AL area. Andy McCloy has worked with literally hundreds of athletes ranging from middle and high school to the professional levels, including the NFL and Arena Football Leagues.

Topics include:

Andy's beginnings and the size necessary to open a gym
Replicating his older space to his new space and how that affects the gym's energy
How Andy broke into the industry of Strength and Conditioning
Marketing yourself, professional development, and consistent messaging
Andy's take on storytelling and being relatable
The impact of social comparison on young athletes
Application of learning and avoiding confirmation bias
What Andy thinks about people not utilizing the mass of knowledge and information that is already out there
Are you doing things because the athlete needs it, or because you want to see it?
Coaches searching for social approval
How has owning a business impacted other parts of Andy's life?
Relationship building as a superpower
Andy's recommendations on business planning

Reach out to Coach Andy:

Instagram: @andymccloy_bci

E-mail: andymccloy.bci@gmail.com

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E35 | Mark Fitzgerald: What You Lose By Chasing Recognition Sep 29, 2019

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I am pleased to be joined by friend and colleague Mark Fitzgerald. Mark previously worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks and was the Head of Performance and Nutrition for the Canadian Hockey league, where he oversaw the combine development program and implemented many unique nutritional and educational programs. In addition, he owns Elite Training Systems, a high-performance training center that caters to athletes from all sports. Mark is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Topics include:

Mark's background and obstacles overcome
Mark's early days and the doubts he had on a career in Strength and Conditioning
Early on influencers of Mark and the evolution of becoming an entrepreneur
"The best defense against a recession is being damn good at what you do"
Mark's mentality of never letting anyone outwork him and where that came from
The use of haptics in Mark's coaching
How Mark manages his time
What does communication in coaching mean to Mark and how does he work on this?
Has Mark ever been critical of himself as a father and husband due to sacrifices made in his career?
Do future coaches ever consider the responsibilities of raising a family early on in their career?
Making your clients visit to you the best part of their day and how Mark implements this into his staff's mindset

Reach out to Coach Mark:

Via website: markfitzgerald.net

fitzgeraldets.com

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E34 | Pratik Patel: The Dangers of Group Think & Calling Out the Old Guard Sep 22, 2019

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I am excited to be joined by Pratik Patel of The New York Giants on episode 34 of the Art Of Coaching Podcast. Pratik Patel is in his third season as the Giants’ Director of Performance Nutrition/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Patel came to the Giants from the University of Oregon, where he was the Athletic Department’s Director of Sports Nutrition since October 2014. Patel’s job was to develop and direct the Sports Nutrition Department and manage the daily nutrition needs for 18 athletic teams and sports.

Patel is a Registered Dietitian and board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Topics Covered:

The unique challenges of an NFL Training Camp
Navigating the politics of professional sport
Pratik's tactics for getting younger players to buy in and assessing their knowledge base
The complexity of people dynamics within a professional sports organization
The benefits of understanding economics and business in the S&C field
Examples of Groupthink and avoiding being the outcast
What will be the tipping point to force S&C coaches to evolve?
Pratik's advice on networking
Valuing what we do
Pratik's self-critique and where does he see room for self-improvement?

Reach out to Pratik:

Via Twitter & Instagram: @pratik7patel

Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratik-patel-8685a593

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E33 | Alan Stein Jr: Raise Your Game & Unconventional Learning Sep 15, 2019

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I am pleased to be joined by Alan Stein, Jr on episode 33 of the Art Of Coaching Podcast. Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as a performance coach working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet. He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.

Alan specializes in improving individual and organizational leadership, performance and accountability. He inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity which is what makes him one of the top motivational speakers you’ll ever hear.

Topics Covered:

Alan's views on exploring all options as a coach
What to do if you are passionate about something but your skillset isn't quite there yet
Is good coaching and leadership interchangeable with a good business sense?
The importance of developing soft skills
Using sports as a platform for leading others and improving human performance
Using every tool in your tool box and knowing when to use them
Alan's early on fascination with language and the intent of words
How comedy and improv can improve your skills as a coach
Alan's pieces of counterintuitive advice
Using all platforms to add value to others
Shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset
Reinvesting into your growth and development

Reach out to Alan:

Via Website: https://alansteinjr.com/

Via Instagram: @alansteinjr

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E32 | Mike Golic Jr: ESPN & How The Digital Age Impacts the Locker Room Sep 08, 2019

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Mike Golic Jr. is a retired American football player and broadcaster in ESPN Radio. During his football career, he played as an offensive guard with several teams such as Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints. He also played college football at Notre Dame where is was an Academic all-American. Today he joins us on episode 32 of the Art Of Coaching Podcast.

Topics include:

· What shaped Mike's personality early on

· Some of the challenges associated with broadcast radio

· Figuring out his radio voice through countless reps

· How Mike improved his communication skills through active listening

· The difference between commitment and compliance

· When it is necessary to hold back on opinions

· At what point is it the fault of the leader/manager/coach in failing to connect and communicate?

· What has changed with college football today and how does this affect the product we see on the field?

· How the Transfer Portal is changing the landscape of college football

· Reasons to empathize with college football coaches

Reach out to Mike: Twitter & Instagram: @mgolicjr57 Radio Show: Golic and Wingo Weekdays 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

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E31 | Christian Larson: Is Formal Education Failing to Move Us Forward? Sep 02, 2019

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On Episode 31 of The AOC Podcast, I am excited to be joined by an instructor and academic advisor Christian Larson of Kansas State University. I met Christian while an undergrad at Kansas State University and he has always been someone I have looked to in the past for encouragement and guidance. Christian was the first person that came to mind when I knew I wanted to do an episode on formal education and whether or not it is failing coaches and leaders.

Topics Covered:

-Christian's Background

-Defining 'Exceptional Teaching'

-Keeping students' attention in lecture

-Christian's lecture style

-Importance of remembering someone's name

-Intelligence and sense of humor

-Demoing movements in lecture and enabling students to learn more

-Knowing your audience in lecture and presenting

-Christian's methods to know his audience

-Creating an ecosystem of material to learn from

-How I wrote Conscious Coaching

-Research-based learning

-Themes to the core of communication

-What mediums are becoming available to help improve methods of learning and communication

-Kansas State's Online Global Campus

-University programs not teaching how to think

-Why critical thinking is such a scarce commodity

-Christian's line of personal accountability

-Knowing when to challenge someone as a teacher and coach

-Being prepared as a student to enter formal education

Reach out to Christian:

Via Email: crlarson@ksu.edu

Via KSU website: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/kines/faculty/larson.html

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E30 | Anthony Donskov: Thinking Deeper: Can You Teach It? Aug 26, 2019

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Reach Out To Coach Donskov:

Twitter & Instagram: @Donskovsc

Via Website: https://www.donskovsc.com/

On this episode of The Art Of Coaching Podcast, we are joined by founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning, Anthony Donskov. Anthony has years of experience both as a player, Strength Coach and business owner. Donskov is a frequent contributor/writer for Michael Boyle's www.strengthcoach.com, the best source for performance enhancement information on the Internet, and has lectured for the NSCA and USA Hockey respectively. He continues to work with athletes of all levels including minor hockey, junior hockey, college hockey, NHL, and assisting with the USA Women's' National Hockey Team.

Anthony's journey and background
What inspired Anthony to pursue Doctoral route
Forced complications of coaching methodologies and serial specialists
Anthony's methods of athlete assessment.
Directive approach vs. cooperative approach of coaching
Holding the coaching veterans accountable vs. new coaches
Using criticism to build knowledge
Being a criticizer vs. contributor
Knowing if what you're doing is working or not in coaching
What does Anthony see as a successful interaction?
Evaluating coaching
Identifying the right type of strength coach to hire
Anthony's advice on coaches seeking job opportunities
What is the next step for strength and conditioning as a community?

E29 | Jen Widerstrom: Getting Out Of Your Own Way And Scaling Something That Matters Aug 18, 2019

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Via Website: jenwiderstrom.com

Instagram: @jenwiderstrom

Twitter: @jenwiderstrom

It is my pleasure to be joined by Jen Widerstrom on episode 29 of The Art Of Coaching Podcast. Jen Widerstrom is a trainer, author, TV star, and industry leader primarily known for her big hearted training on NBC's The Biggest Loser as well as her no-nonsense approach to living a more active lifestyle. As the Fitness Director of SHAPE Magazine, the best-selling author of Diet Right for Your Personality Type, and the founder of the WiderSTRONG training tribe and method- her work has been featured on Dr. Oz, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan as well as The Doctors. Jen makes an impact on the lives of tens of thousands of people across the world, and was kind enough to share some tremendous insights on this eposide

Topics Covered:

- Why the concept of becoming an "overnight success" is bullsh*t

- How we can spread and scale information while also being ethical and practical.

- Her journey with The Biggest Loser

- Her secrets for continuing to evolve

-Why "letting go" can be the secret to getting ahead.

- How to break the mold without selling out.

- Competition amongst coaches and why it is so toxic

- Being in control of your own success

- How to diversify and not lean on one particular job

- Getting reps in to develop your coaching language

- Finding your audience