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Show notes: Small victories with 1-year-old twins Connecting a BFR study with VBT systems A BFR study with a non-linear undulating periodization program Applying the study during Summer workouts Good results from rehab, how will it benefit healthy athletes? Gavin using the cuffs on himself before implementing them with the team Getting buy-in to change the training style Selling to the Football Coaches, showing results from the rehab guys Returning from Covid with the BFR study How the Season went itself Submitting the study to the NSCA for Presentation Continued implementation of BFR with more Athletes, other sports, longer duration Ways to improve implementation now that the BFR study has validated the idea. Added Competition & Power improvements Expectations for next year  Recorded May 14, 2021, on Instagram LiveMusic: Death From Above 1979, 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It' 

Shownotes: The new addition AAPCA - African American Performance Coaches Association Trumain Carroll, Kansas State Football aapca.us Elevating others around us Dr. Pat Ivey, Louisville Getting into the Strength & Conditioning Field Getting a variety of experiences in coaching SaJason's Coaching Journey Playing with the Rattlers, being intentional with training Surprises when moving from player to coach Grow where you're at Tech doesn't tell you everything Being Intentional, understanding your Athletes Starting at WSU right before Covid lockdown Playing offense vs defense at EF meetings Adding features based on our coaches Competition mode starting fights :) The AAPCA Facebook page  Recorded on Instagram Live March 19th, 2021Music: Death From Above 1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'

Show notes: The Dog-friendly weight room Transitioning from NSCA role to Colorado College Being back in the trenches, @rmckeefery Managing expectations and working with all teams Health & Wellness - preventive vs rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning as a profession Building relationships with the Admin Non-coaching related Podcasts Skiing & backcountry Skiing Dr. Jacked, thanks to @penandpaperstrengthapp Mountain biking Work/life priorities - grinding as a young coach & taking the right opportunities for what you want to pursue The 'Mega-Spring' Future of the NSCA, Strength & Conditioning  Recorded on Instagram Live on February 19th, 2021Music: Death From Above 1979, 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It' 

Shownotes: Christina's background & coaching journey Getting injured as an Athlete without a certified Strength Coach 'You shouldn't get hurt in the Weight Room' Being really good at Excel math https://www.66daysofdata.com/ @KenJee_DS Diving deep to see how data relates to how students are progressing in the weight room, field, and training room Facing the 'Mega-Spring' Identifying KPIs for UDel teams Bringing in technology for subjective data Building a vision for a Data Dashboard Measurables Podcast - https://www.measurablespod.com/podcast Mathletics book - https://www.amazon.com/Mathletics-Gamblers-Enthusiasts-Mathematics-Basketball/dp/0691154589 Collegiate recruiting & analytics - Coming up with new material for #66Days - everyone deserves to be highlighted Recorded January 29, 2021, on Instagram LiveMusic: Death From Above 1979, 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'

Show Notes: FKT (Fastest Known Times)The Kokopelli Trail (140-mile mountain bike trail)Why do this event?Planning & pacing the raceRebecca RushThe views & the playlistsThe end of the raceHot Tomato PizzaDoing the trail again?Race Day Fueling plansRiding a single-speed & learning to shiftSetting FKT resultsDietitians & NutritionPlans for the 2021 Season with @butcherboxracing Recorded Oct 30th, 2020 on Instagram LiveMusic: Death From Above 1979, 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It' 

Show notes: Kurt's BackgroundCreating a Strength & Conditioning Major at ONUMaking sure Strength & Conditioning Coaches are clinically readySorting through the JargonImproving through CovidBridging the Strength Lab, Athletic Training, and AthleticsPat Ivey - Person over TitleLicenses & AccreditationRick DanisonClinical MentorshipBeing able to talk the science simply enough that people can clearly understandMusic: Death From Above 1979, 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'Recorded Oct 16, 2020 on Instagram Live 

Show notes: Handling an entire collegiate program solo Andrea Hudy's Midwest Sports Performance Clinic Teaching programs & clinics with PowerZone @mark_simoneauBecoming the Strength Coach of Fort HaysIntensity & Passion - driving the culture of a programRecruiting to NCAA D-II schoolsDoug's wife is the bestReturning to CompetitionTraining multiple teams & athletes#Squatober Recorded Oct 2, 2020 on Instagram LiveMusic: Death From Above 1979, 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It' 

@dylanjawnson Shownotes: The Shenandoah 100, a hundred-mile mountain bike race Race strategy - Aerobars & the pros joining old school races Upcoming schedule of Gravel Races Dirty Kanza XL Doing product videos on YouTube Myths about being a cyclist, looking at the science Stretching Videos for beginner cyclists Providing content through YouTube  Recorded Live on Instagram Sept 18, 2020Music: Death From Above 1979 'If We Don't Make If We'll Fake It'@skip_cronin

Show notes: Transitioning from athlete to coach Late bloomers Using VBT with High School athletes Having an impact on developing student-athletes Mentors shout out: Doug Boucher, Rod Cole, Al Miller Mark's illustrious career as an NFL kicker Getting athletes back to competition  Recorded on Sept 4th, 2020 on Instagram LiveMusic: Death From Above 1979 "If We Don't Fake It We'll Make It" 

Shownotes: Standardizing Student-Athlete welfare What is good science? Why are you doing that? (Having intent) Getting your staff & interns involved in the training process Winning Championships as a judgment for the S&C program Being open to change Moneyball & probability Calling other coaches & managers outside sports to talk & learn  Music: Death From Above 1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'Recorded on Instagram Live, August 21st, 2020. 

Shownotes: Bringing Student-Athletes back to campus at Louisville Pat's role within the Athletics Department 'The Table' Book & Podcasts: https://pativey.com/podcast/ Being a Leaderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95gP3m-uBHA (Eric B. & Rakim - Follow The Leader)Conversations on social issues with Student-Athletes. Breonna Taylor Initiatives being set out by the University Empathy & accessibility  Recorded on Instagram Live on August 14th, 2020

Shownotes:Building relationships & acting professionallyInfluences that got Coach Mac into podcasting & writing his bookTransition to PlaeCreating multiple streams of incomeCoaching in China & getting outside your bubbleBeing in permanent BetaGetting back to gamedayIncremental ImprovementsMountain biking & Jui-JitsuRecord on Instagram Live, July 24th, 2020.Music: Death From Above 1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It' 

Clint Martin, Assistant Coach for Athletic Performance, University of Texas Austin. @MrCMar10Skip & Clint had a super interesting conversation during the EliteForm Cocktail Hour about many things happening in Austin & around the world today. Some topics covered: Bringing athletes back to campus Training options to keep social distance Coaching styles for different athletes Having meaningful conversations about the recent social unrest around the countryTalking with other staffs around the country Whatever lane you fill, jump into it and keep moving Staying fit while working with athletes Technology in the weight room Evolution of Sports Science & gathering data for training Recorded June 12, 2020 on Instagram Live Music: Death From Above 1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'@skip_cronin 

On this Live episode, Skip & Brady talk about:Trying new training programs during isolationGolfing, bourbon, and cigarsBeing highly competitiveTraining Basketball players in the weight roomGetting reps in at IMG AcademyInterviewing for his newest role... and golfingRelationship building & comfort with failingthe 'Big Hustle Guy' during pickup ballPeaky BlindersRecorded Line on Instagram May 15, 2020@bradenwelsh@skip_croninMusic: DFA 1979 "If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It" 

Tom Morris, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance, Indiana University@tommorrisperformanceTom & Skip got together for a virtual EliteForm Cocktail Hour and had a fun, casual conversation about a little of everything. Topics covered:Getting into Adventure RacingTraining & Preparing for Adventure Races'Investing in Seconds'Keeping Athletes & Staff safe on their return to campus (slight connection issues here, but they improve pretty quickly)Restarting Soccer in the Fall with under trained AthletesBringing in the right Coaches & Coaching TurnoverHand CyclingRecorded Live on Instagram, May 22, 2020Music: Death From Above 1979, 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'

Chris woke up early Brisbane time to join Skip for Cocktail Hour. They had a really fun conversation about all sorts of topics including: Rehabbing from his own knee surgery so we can go mountain biking againApplying 'academia' within the athletic settingEstablishing buy-in with athletesUnderstanding transfer: Responders vs Non-Responders Testosterone as a biomarker of trainingHaving more time to train for the 2021 OlympicsBeing a tinkerer/entrepreneurCreating products to fill a gap in the marketBFR Cuffs & adding beneficial online content Social Media: @ChrisGaviglio Recorded on May 1, 2020Music: DFA1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'@skip_cronin

Ben Watson, CEO of Hawkin Dynamics, joined Skip on Instagram Live for a fun conversation about: - The origins of Hawkin Dynamics - Designing HD's Force Plates - Running and growing a small start-up business - Adapting to the pandemic - Coaches vs Covid & online education opportunities @hawkindynamics Recorded on April 30th, 2020Music: DFA 1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'

Mike Ormsbee, PhDAssociate Professor at the Human Performance & Sports Nutrition Lab, Institute of Sports Science & Medicine, Florida State University@mikeormsbeeFor this EliteForm Cocktail Hour, Mike joined Skip live on Instagram to discuss research at the Lab & how it applies to sport teams, training in heat, hydration, and Creatine. Mike also talks about his own training for Triathlons & the 2019 CrossFit Open, along with a host of other topics.Episode recorded April 24, 2020Music: DFA1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'@skip_cronin  

Glenn Cain, Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning at Rutgers University.@gcainstrength @ru_strongGlenn joined Skip for Cocktail Hour Live on Instagram. They had a great conversation about how Glenn is training is team remotely, integrating new players from a distance, and Return to Play protocols once student athletes are back on campus. In addition, they dive into cooking and nutrition.Book Recommendation: Rich Food Poor Food, Mira & Jayson CaltonRecorded April 23, 2020Music: DFA1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'@skip_cronin

Show notes:1:40 Enterprise Legal Studio (Bart Dillashaw)3:20 Ben’s Role at Invest Nebraska7:10 Dan Hoffman & Matt Foley10:35 Shark Tank pitching11:35 The pitching process for Invest NE14:35 ‘What is this problem you’re trying to solve in the world?’19:05 Minimally viable product, the MVP21:10 Categories of investments24:25 Ocuvera & Steve Kiene27:20 Covid19’s impact on finance29:50 Metrics of growth33:20 The Power Curve41:05 Funding styles44:20 Why VCs are okay with companies failing fast47:45 Being an investor vs being a good investor51:20 VC in pop culture has been bastardized 53:40 The data on successful funds59:20 Competition between funds in small vs larger market1:02:35 Malort Moment1:07:35 ‘No one is really good at picking companies’1:09:00 Kauffman Foundation1:13:20 Equity in a company defined1:16:50 The Exit stage1:32:05 Define Entrepreneur 1:32:40 Ben’s Gym business1:34:30 Parks & Rec reference from Skip (drink)Music: DFA1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'@skip_cronin