The Robbie Bourke Podcast

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Episode 261: Brendon Rearick - Communication, coaching longevity, fatherhood, and learning Sep 28, 2022

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This episode's guest is Brendon Rearick.

Brendon Rearick is a husband, father, strength coach, public speaker, teacher, business owner, ice cream lover, and bookworm. Beyond the labels, his purpose for living is: to make exercise the number one prescribed drug in the world, to spread the positive by-products of movement & coaching as far as he can, and to Collect Moments, Not Things. Any decision he faces is put up against these values; and if it doesn’t align, he doesn’t do it.

Because life's not about what we have, but who we share it with.

On this episode Brendon and I discuss:

Brendon's background
Brendon's thoughts on communication as a coach
I ask Brendon how he improved his communication skills?
We discuss coaching burnout
We discuss fatherhood
I ask how Brendon Learns?

This was a great discussion with Brendon and I hope you guys really enjoy it.

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Website - www.brendonrearick.com

Facebook - Brendon Rearick

Twitter - @BrendonRearick

Instagram - coachbrendonrearick

Books Mentioned:

Coaching Rules: A How-to Manual for a Successful Career in Strength and Fitness

Supertraining

The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal

People and Resources Mentioned:

Art of Coaching - Brett Bartholomew

Fit to Speak - Jenny Rearick

Toastmasters

Thomas Plummber

Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)

John Boyd - OODA Loop

Episode 260: Anthony Donskov - Coaching, training models, and learning Aug 30, 2022

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This episode's guest is Anthony Donskov.

Anthony Donskov is the founder and head performance coach at Donskov Strength and Conditioning. He’s also the author of two books; Physical Preparation for Hockey: Biological Principles and Practical solutions, and The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players.
Anthony hold's an undergraduate degree from Miami University, Ohio, a Masters Degree in Exercise Science from The California University, PA, and PhD in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Western University, London, Ontario.

On this episode Anthony and I discuss:

Anthony's background?
What was Anthony's PhD dissertation in?
Why did Anthony go from a business education to a career in strength and conditioning
Anthony's biggest influences?
Why is Anthony a coach?
I ask Anthony about coaching burn-out
Anthony's shares with us his training model
I ask Anthony about elastic-reactive strength development with ice-hockey players
How does Anthony Learn?
Anthony's top and current book recommendations
If Anthony could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?

This was a great discussion with Anthony and I hope you guys really enjoy it.

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Website - donskovsc.com

Facebook - Anthony Donskov

Twitter - @AnthonyDonskov

Instagram - anthonydonskov

Podcasts Mentioned:

The Pinnacle Performance Podcast 2. Q&A - My Story, Top 3 Things Young Coaches can do to Get Ahead, Building a Business, & Biggest Mistakes of my Career

ATSW - Episode 55: Interview with Buddy Morris

Renegades: Born in the USA

Books Mentioned:

Physical Preparation for Ice Hockey

The Gain, Go, Grow Manual: Programming for High Performance Hockey Players

Force: The Biomechanics of Training

The Tyranny of Metrics

Nutrition and Physical Degeneration

Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics

Objective Knowledge: An Evolutionary Approach

Man's Search for Meaning

People and Resources Mentioned:

The High Performance Hockey MasterClass

St. Mary's University - MSc Strength and Conditioning

James "The Thinker" Smith

Episode 259: Tim Caron - Influences, training system, and strength deficit Jul 30, 2022

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This episode's guest is Tim Caron.
Tim is the head coach at Allegiate. Tim's last stop before Allegiate was as head strength and conditioning coach for football at Army West Point. He served in that role for three seasons, the final of which Army defeated Navy for the first time in fifteen years. Prior to that, Tim was an associate strength coach at USC where he was in charge of swimming and diving, and assisted with football. He was directly in charge of nutrition, return to play, and the football’s internship program.

On this episode Tim and I discuss:

Tim's background?
Tim's influences
I ask Tim about his training system
Why did Tim write "Strength Deficit"

This was a great discussion with Tim and I hope you guys really enjoy it

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Website - Coach Tim Caron

Instagram - coachtimcaron

Podcasts Mentioned:

Performance Health Podcast

How I Built This - NPR

Books Mentioned:

People and Resources Mentioned:

Mark Kilgallon (No internet contact information)

Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s

Episode 258: Robert Jacobs - Charles Poliquin, Jack Kruse, and Coaching Jun 29, 2022

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This episode's guest is Robert Jacobs from Outlaw Strength.

As an international Lecturer/Coach and Published author, Rob has spent the last 21 years as a strength and conditioning coach. Coaching professional athletes, physique and bikini competitors, strongman competitors, title holders and World Champions in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judoka's for Team USA.

Rob has worked with a diverse range of athletes; coaching Olympians and medalists in the sports of Soccer, National Champions in Track & Field, and NFL athletes from the Bengals, Giants and Vikings. Proudly, he has coached over 31 athletes in multiple sports to NCAA Division 1 scholarships.

Rob has been coached and mentored privately by the late Charles Poliquin. He has spent years studying directly under Charles and other acclaimed coaches like Loren Seagrave (Track & Field), Boris Sheiko (powerlifting) Jud Logan (Track & Field), Derek Woodske, Andre Benoit and functional medicine doctors Dr Robert Silverman and Dr. Bob Rakowski.

Throughout his time coaching, Rob has also spent time as a head coach for Track and Field events like the Hurdles, Triple Jump, and Long Jump. He is currently an active strongman competitor who has competed at the USS National Championships

On this episode Rob and I discuss:

Rob's background?
Charles Poliquin's influence on Rob
Rob's training system
I ask Rob for his thoughts on Charles Biosignature
How did Rob get introduced to Jack Kruse's work?
We discuss client buy in

This was a great discussion with Rob and I hope you guys really enjoy it

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Website - outlawstrength.com

Instagram - robertcjacobs

Podcasts Mentioned:

Muscle Intelligence Podcast - Episode 33 - The Coach's Coach - Phil Learney

Books Mentioned:

Lights Out

Why We Sleep

People and Resources Mentioned:

Poliquin Iinternational Certification Program (PICP)

Episode 257: Jim Kielbaso - President & CEO of the IYCA discusses long-term athletic development (LTAD) May 31, 2022

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This episode's see's the return of Jim Kielbaso.

Jim Kielbaso is currently the President & CEO of the International Youth and Conditioning Asssociation (IYCA).

Jim was previously on episode 141.

On this episode Jim and I discuss:

What's new since we last spoke?
Jim's background and how he got involved in the IYCA
I ask Jim about the IYCA's - Certified Athletic Development Specialist (CADS) course
We discuss long-term athletic development (LTAD) for 6-11 year olds
I ask Jim at what age should you start testing physical qualities with youth athletes?
We discussed about the importance of adversity in the development of youth athletes

This was a great discussion with Jim and I hope you guys really enjoy it

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Website - jimkielbaso.com

Website - iyca.com

Facebook - International Youth Conditioning Association

Twitter - @IYCA

Books Mentioned:

Ultimate Speed & Agility

People and Resources Mentioned:

IYCA certification, courses and resources

Certified Athletic Development Specialists (CADS)

Frans Bosch

Episode 256: Bret Contreras - A discussion on hypertrophy Apr 29, 2022

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This episode's guest is Bret Contreras.
You all know who Bret is!
On this episode Bret and I discuss:

What's new since we last saw each other in February 2017?
I ask Bret about long-term hypertrophy development
I ask Bret about quad development for a tall individual
Bret talks about his "Strong Lifts" program
I ask Bret about the mind-muscle connection
I ask Bret about the importance of both mechanical tension and volume.
I ask Bret if he ever takes a 1-2 week break from heavy lifting?

This was a great discussion with Bret and I hope you guys really enjoy it

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Website - bretcontreras.com

Facebook - Bret Contreras PhD

Twitter - @bretcontreras

Instagram - bretcontreras1

Books Mentioned:

Christian Thibaudeau's Guide to Hypertrophy

Research Mentioned:

Understanding effort in task performance

People and Resources Mentioned:

Dog Crap (DC) Training

Scott Stevenson

Episode 255: Tom Clough - Head of Athletic Performance at Ulster Rugby Mar 30, 2022

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This episodes guest if Tom Clough.
Tom is currently the Head of Athletic Performance at Ulster Rugby.
On this episode Tom and I discuss:

Tom's background?
Why did Tom intern at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC)?
How did Tom support himself financially during his internship at MBSC?
How did Tom deal with a year out of coaching when he got let go from Bradford Bulls?
Who have been Tom's biggest influences on him both professionally and Personally?
I ask Tom, what are the good and not so good things he currently see's within the physical preparation field, and what solutions would he offer to counteract the not so good things he currently see's
We discuss work-life balance and coaching burn-out
What is Tom's exact role at Ulster Rugby?
How does Tom create an interdisciplinary coaching staff at Ulster Rugby?
How does Tom create an environment for continually feedback?
How are final decisions made at Ulster Rugby?
How much information does Tom need to present to the Head coach on a daily basis?
How has Tom developed his communication and leadership skills?
What is a typical day and week like at Ulster Rugby for Tom currently?
What does Tom do for his own training currently?
How does Tom learn?
What are Tom's top and current book recommendations?
I ask Tom, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?

This was a great discussion with Tom and I hope you guys really enjoy it.

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Facebook - Tom Clough

Twitter - @TCloughie

Instagram - s21tac

Podcasts Mentioned:

Episode 246: Keir Wenham-Flatt - The future of coaching education

Books Mentioned:

Green lights

Never split the difference

Belonging

People and Resources Mentioned:

Huddersfield Giants

Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC)

EXOS (formerly Athletes Performance)

Episode 254: Augustine Agyei - Lead Performance Coach at Landow Performance Feb 26, 2022

Show notes

This episodes guest is Augie Agyei. Augie is the performance coach director, NFL & NFL combine prep lead performance coach, and internship director at Landow Performance, CO, USA.
Augie is certified through the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and through Greg Roskopf’s Muscle Activation Techniques as a Muscle Activation Technique Specialist. His mix of experience and knowledge provides a well-rounded approach to the way he interacts and train his athletes. Under Loren, he has had opportunities to work and or assist with athletes in the NFL, MLB, professional MMA organizations, collegiate, and high school athletes from all sports as well. He has been assisting Loren with the Combine Prep for 3 years now.

On this episode Augie and I discuss:

Augie's background?
What did Augie learn from his time selling cell phone sells that he now applies to his coaching today
What is Augie's role at Landow Performance
Augie outlines the training system that is executed at Landow Performance
I ask Augie about data collection among some of the athletes at Landow Performance
We discuss program design
We discuss agility training
Who have been Augies biggest influences on him as both a person and as a coach
What advice would Augie give to young coaches?
I ask Augie how does his learn?
Augie gives us his current and top book recommendations
I ask Augie, what are the good and not so good things he currently see's within the strength and conditioning field and what solutions would he offer to counteract the not so good things he currently see's?
I have Augie, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?

This was a great discussion with Augie and I hope you guys really enjoy it

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Website - landowperformance.com

Facebook - Augustine Agyei

Twitter - @Persistence21

Instagram - persistence21

Books Mentioned:

Make it stick

Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great

People and Resources Mentioned:

Deci & Ryan - Self determination theory

Eric Telly

Amber Felchle

Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC)

Jim Kwik’s FAST Method Will Help You Learn Faster

Jesus

Abraham Lincoln

Martin Luther King Jr

Joseph Chilton Pearce

Jacque Fresco

Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride

Episode 253 - Cal Dietz - current thoughts on enhancing human performance Jan 29, 2022

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He's back!
Cal has been an Olympic Sport Strength and Conditioning coach for numerous sports at the University of Minnesota since 2000. During his tenure, Dietz has trained athletes that have achieved 400+ All-American honors, Teams that have won 33 Big Ten/WCHA championships teams and 10 NCAA Team Champions. He has consulted with Olympic and World Champions in various sports and professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MMA and Professional Boxing.

On this episode Cal and I discuss:

How was Cal's Covid experience?
Whats new with Cal regarding his current thoughts on human performance
Cal discusses the GOAT drill
I ask Cal about the role of neurotransmitters in learning from the GOAT
I ask Cal about his assessment process with his athletes
I ask Cal how does he differentiate's between a technical issue or a capacity limitation?
Cal discusses the importance of training the feet for force transfer
I ask Cal - how does he learn?

This was a great discussion with Cal and I hope you guys really enjoy it

Stay Strong,
RB

Show Notes:

Website - www.xlathlete.com

Facebook - Cal Dietz

Twitter - @XLATHLETE

Instagram - cal.dietz

Podcast's Mentioned:

Mike and Brooker Show - Episode 21 Cal Dietz

Mike and Brooker Show - #46 Cal Dietz returns

Videos Mentioned:

The Goat Performance Drill Part 1 - Raise Your Performance Ceiling

The Goat Performance Drill - Part 2 - Advanced 3 Ring Method

The Goat Drill One - Example

The Goat Drill Front View

Functional Transfer Complex in the Structure of workout

Straight Leg Prime times

Books Mentioned:

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Everything Is F*cked: A Book about Hope

People and Resources Mentioned:

performancemadesimple.com

Mark Manson

Episode 252 - David Joyce - High Performance Training for Sports - Part Duex! Dec 27, 2021

Show notes

This episode's guest is David Joyce. David is the High Performance Leader and Strategy Specialist at Synapsing—a sports-strategy and decision-making consultancy.

For more than two decades in his career in elite performance, David has trained, rehabilitated, and maintained multiple world champions, Olympians, and more than 100 national champions. He was the Head of Athletic Performance of the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League. He is also the first athletic performance coach in history to work with team China after working with another national Olympic team.

On this episode Joycey and I discuss:

What's new with Joycey?
Why did Joycey get into consultancy work?
I ask Joycey if would ever considered returning to a full-time role with a sports organisation?
Why did he and Daniel decided to produce the 2nd edition of High Performance Training for Sports?
I ask Joycey on the structure the book, the contributors, and the topics covered within the book
I ask Joycey for his main take away's from this edition of the book
We discuss the chapter structure within the book
I ask Joycey if he and Daniel will produce a 2nd edition of Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation?
We discuss the timeline involved in the process for producing the 2nd edition of HPTS
I ask Joycey if Covid was a vice or a virtue in the production of HPTS
Joycey shares what a day in his life is currently like
I ask Joycey about parenthood
I ask Joycey how he learns?
I ask Joycey for his current and top book recommendations?
I ask Joycey if he meditates?
I ask Joycey, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead of alive, who would he invite and why?
Joycey shares with us the current services he provides and where he can be contact.