The Robbie Bourke Podcast

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Episode 141: Jim Kielbaso - Work-Life Balance, Long Term Athlete Development, and the IYCA Nov 01, 2017

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This episodes guest is Jim Kielbaso of Total Performance Training Centre and the IYCA.
Jim is currently the director of the Total Performance Training Center in Wixom, Michigan where he still train athletes every day, and is also the current president of the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA). Jim has worked with thousands of athletes at all levels of competition from youth, high school, national level, collegiate, Olympic, NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL.
Jim went to Michigan State University for a BS in Exercise Science and received his MS in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan. Jim was the Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Detroit Mercy from 1996-2002 and earned the distinction of NSCA Strength & Conditioning Professional of the Year for the Midwestern Collegiate Conference (now the Horizon League) in 1998.
Jim has written three books, produced multiple training videos and authored numerous articles. Jim's speed program Ultimate Speed Development has been used all over the world, and my book Ultimate Speed & Agility is considered by many to be the most practical speed mechanics and programming book on the market. Jim also wrote the Certified Speed and Agility Specialist certification curriculum for the International Youth Conditioning Association.

On this episode Jim and I discuss:

Jim's background
Jim's professional and personal Influence's
The importance of balancing his role as a father and husband with his role as a coach
Jim speaks about his training system
Jim speaks about how much of an influence coaches like Al Vermeil and Jonny Parker have been on him
Jim walks us through a LTAD process within his training system
How practical training is the new functional training!
How Jim became the President of the IYCA and what is he vision for the IYCA going forward
Jim shares the biggest lessons he has learned so far in this career and life
Jim gives the listeners his top advice and resources
If Jim could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would Jim invite and why?

This was an outstanding episode with Jim guys, and I hope you really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,

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Episode 140: James Smith - How to develop your Critical Thinking Skills Oct 30, 2017

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This episode we have James Smith from Global Sport Concepts back on with me for his monthly interview on the ATSW podcast.
On our previous episode James discussed the topic of critical thinking and its importance when consuming information and formulating logical, and rationale conclusions.
On this episode James now discusses how we can potentially develop our critical thinking skills.
So essentially our previous episode was why and this episode is more of the how.
This was another amazing episode with James.
Enjoy my friends,

Stay Strong,

Show Notes:
You can connect with James for consulting services here.
James' outstanding books can be found here also.

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Episode 139: Jeff Moyer - All Things Motor Learning Oct 29, 2017

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This episode we have Jeff Moyer from Dynamic Correpondence back on the show to discuss all things motor learning.
Jeff was previous on the podcast back on episode 137.

On this episode about motor learning Jeff and I discuss:

Where did Jeff develop his passion for motor learning
Hard skills vs soft skills
How does Jeff distinguish between a physical capacity limitation vs a skill limitation
Jeff's thoughts on sprint drills
We discuss the use of re-coordination drills post strength training
What is Proactive Inhibition (PI)
What is the role of megacognition, constructivism, and mediation in motor learning
The role of specialized exercise in motor learning
Jeff addresses some of the criticism's that some coaches have about special exercises
Jeff talks about what the true conjugate sequence system was really about
Jeff talks about the importance of embracing mistakes in the learning process
Jeff tells us about the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his career
Jeff gives his top advice to all the listeners
If Jeff could invite 5 people to dinner dead or alive, who would he invite and why?

This was a great episode guys and I hope you really enjoy it.

Stay Strong,
RB

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Episode 138: Dr. Ken Kinakin - Rehabilitation, SWIS, and Playing Full Out!! Oct 23, 2017

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This episodes guest is Dr. Ken Kinakin
Ken is is a chiropractor, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has also competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting for over 30 years and regularly lectures across Canada and United States and Europe to doctors and personal trainers on the areas of weight-training, rehabilitation and nutrition. Dr. Kinakin is the author of "Optimal Muscle Training" and is the founder of the Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists – SWIS that educates and certifies doctors, therapists and personal trainers in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of weight training injuries.
On this episode Ken and discussed:

Ken's background
Ken's influences
What was it like to treat Tony Robbins
The good and not so good things that Ken see's within the training and rehabiliation profession
Assessing and treating the brain when dealing with chronic rehabilitation issues
Ken gives an overview of his rehabilitation system
How SWIS started
We discuss Anabolic Steriods and the need for more open and transparent information and education to be made more easily available to the masses
Ken's top advice
Ken's top resources
If Ken could invite 5 people to dinner dead or alive, who would he invite and why

This was a great episode guys and I hope you really enjoy it.

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Swis Video Flix - OUTSTANDING RESOURCE

Society of Weight-Training and Injury Specialists (SWIS)
David Leaf
The Carrick Institute
Tony Robbins

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Episode 137: Jeff Moyer - Biomechanics, Special Strength Training, and Training Transfer Oct 21, 2017

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This episodes guest is Jeff Moyer from Dynamic Correspondence Sports Training, which is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Jeff Graduated in 2004 from Hartwick College where he was a two sport athlete (Football & Track & Field). Jeff has been a sport coach (Basketball & Football) at the youth, JV, Varsity and College level for football for over 10years. Jeff has been in the strength in conditioning industry for over a decade, having worked in the medical, private, team, high school and collegiate settings, training clients from youth development, to rehabilitation and sport performance.

Jeff has a relentless passion for all things physical preparation. His pedagogy is heavily influenced by Eastern Bloc sport science, while apprenticing under Dr. Michael Yessis and Yosef Johnson of Ultimate Athlete Concepts. Jeff has also been fortunate enough to extensively study with and work with Dr. Natalia Verkhoshansky, Mike Woicik of the Dallas Cowboys, Louie Simmons of Wesitside Barbell and Fellowship under Dave Tate of EliteFTS.

Jeff has numerous published articles, podcasts and videos for various websites and publications.
On this episode Jeff and I discussed:

Jeff's background
Jeff's influences
The good and not so good things that Jeff see's within the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would Jeff offer to help correct the not so
Jeff speaks about biomechanics and transfer to training
Jeff gives us a deep insight into his training system
Jeff speaks about how to assess and training vision
Jeff speaks about special strength training
Jeff and I discuss variation in training
Jeff touches on some of his energy system training his does with his athletes
And much more

This was a great episode with Jeff and I hope you really it guys!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Vision Training - Dr. Bill Harrison - Slow Down The Game

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Episode 136: Jas Randhawa and Iordan Krouchev -All Things Performance Therapy Oct 18, 2017

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On this episode I had the pleasure of having two of my brother's from other mothers on the podcast!
Jas Randhawa and Iordan Krouchev.

Jas is the head of Performace Therapy and Sports Medicine at Altis in Phoenix Arizona. This is Jas' second appearance on the ATSW podcast. We previously had a great conversion back on Episode 122.
Iordan is a physiotherapist, and strength and conditioning coach based out of Action Sport Physio and at Core Excellence, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
On this episode the three of us discussed the following topics:

What research and area's of study the three of us were doing at the time that the podcast was recorded
We spoke about utilizing periodization strategies when applying different therapeutic inputs with athletes
We also spoke about the need to individualize and correctly dose performance therapy with athletes on a moment to moment basis. Just like we do when it comes to other aspects of the athletes preparation.
We touched on assessments and monitoring
Any big changes at Altis since Iordan and I interned there

This was a great episode guys and I hope you really enjoy it.

Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:

Altis University - Foundation Course
Altis 360

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Episode 135: Yosef Johnson - Thoughts on Maximum Strength Training for athletes, Special Strength Training, and LTAD Oct 14, 2017

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This episodes guest I am delighted to have Yosef Johnson back on the podcast.
Yosef was previously on the podcast back on episode 86.

On this episode Yosef and I discuss

Whats new with Yosef and UAC
Yosef's thoughts on how important maximal strength training really is for non-strength sport athletes
Yosef's discusses his thoughts on special strength training
Yosef speaks about why introducing an intense stimulus too soon in an athletes development is not optimal
Yosef speaks about training efficiency and the minimum effective dose
Yosef speaks about how to balance the paradox of training specificity vs variation

This was a great episode guys and I hope you really enjoy.
Stay Strong,

RB
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Episode 134: Gary Schofield of Greater Atlanta Christian School Oct 10, 2017

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This episodes guest is Coach Gary Schofield.
Gary is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Greater Atlanta Christian School. He is also afounding member of The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) which was created to allow coaches to grow as true professionals. It's mission is to educate, equip and empower coaches to make a positive impact in the lives of all student-athletes.
On this episode Gary and I discussed

Gary's background
Gary's influences
The good and not so good things that Gary see's within the physical preparation profession
Gary and I have great conversation about coaching pedagory
Gary and speak about the importance of developing yourself as a partner, father and friend as well as developing yourself as a coach
Gary gives a detail insight in his training system and philosophy
Gary discusses his assessments that his uses within his system
If Gary could invite 5 people to dinner dead or alive who would he invite and why?

This was an oustanding episode with Gary and I hope you guys enjoy it.
Stay Strong,

Show Notes:

Editors Note: During the Podcast (39:50) I mis-spoke when I named James Smith as the mentor I was referring too. I actually meant to say James Fitzgerald of OPEX, not Jame Smith of OPEX obviously. Both James Smith (The Thinker) and James Fitzgerald are wondering friends and mentors of mine, but I did mean to say James Fitzgerald's name.
Some other podcasts Gary has been on:
Mike Robertsons Physical Preparation Podcast
Episode 27 - Impact Show with Jim Kielbaso
Garys PLAE Interview with Ron McKeefery

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Episode 133: Don Chu - All Things Plyometrics Oct 07, 2017

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This episodes guest is legendary Strength and Conditioning coach and Physical Therapist Don Chu.
Dr. Chu has developed an extensive reputation in the field of sports rehabilitation and in the areas of fitness and conditioning. He has been credited with bringing "Plyometric Training" to the attention of the athletic world through his application of theoretical knowledge into practical demonstrations. Dr. Chu has published six books, (including "Jumping into Plyometrics", now in its 2nd edition), written articles in referred journals and contributed chapters in many other books. His lectures on Plyometrics and other topics in Sports Medicine have been heard throughout virtually every state and many foreign countries over the past decade.

On this Episode Don and I discussed:

Don's Background and Influence
LTAD and Plyometrics
Don's Training Philosophy
Don's thoughts on Jump Profiliing and using it as a diagnostic tool for program prescription
Don's thoughts on the need for Strength Development as a precursor to utilizing true plyometric training
How Don implements his plyometric programming over the course of a microcycle
Don's take about using both depth jumps and drop jumps within an athletes program
Don's thoughts on Eccentric and Isometric Training methods
Don's use of monitoring and readiness strategies
Don's biggest lessons that he has learn in his career
Don's Top advice for all the listeners

This was another top class episode guys, so I hope you enjoy it!

Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
- Don's resources
Special Strength Training Manual for Coaches

Derek Hansen
Al Vermeil
Rob Panariello

Gregory Myer
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Episode 132: Mike Young of Athletic Lab Oct 04, 2017

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This episodes guest is Dr. Mike Young of Athletic Lab.
Mike is the founder & owner of Athletic Lab. Mike is the guiding force behind Athletic Lab’s training philosophy & methodology. He oversees all training, instructor quality & staff education.

Mike has a BS in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University, an MSS in Coaching Science from Ohio University & a PhD in Biomechanics from LSU. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength & Conditioning Association, a Level 3 coach by USA Track & Field, a Level 2 coach by USA Weightlifting & a CrossFit Level 1 coach. He is on the advisory board for the Korean Weightlifting Federation and has been featured in publications ranging from the New York Times to ESPN Insider.

Mike has coached athletes to National and / or World Championship appearances in 5 sports (bobsled, skeleton, track & field, triathlon, weightlifting) as well as directing the training plans for professional athletes in the MLS, MLB, NFL NHL and PGA and has coached at 4 Division 1 NCAA programs.

On this episode Mike and I discuss

Mike's background
Mike's influences
The good and not so good things that Mike see's within the profession
Mike's walks us through his training system for a brand new athlete at the Athletic Lab
Mike gives an in depth discussion on his training philosophy
Mike's gives his thoughts on training residuals and fatigue
Mike's thoughts on acceleration, max velocity, and change of direction development for field based athletes
Mike talks about his use of olympic lift variations with his athletes
Mike gives his top advice and resources
And Much More

This was an awesome episode with Mike and I hope you enjoy it.

Stay Strong,

RB
Show Notes:

Proformance Website
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