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Tanner Care is the Director of Performance for both the BC Lions and the Vancouver Bandits, and over the past couple of months, I’ve really enjoyed learning more about his thought process and approach. So why not bring him on the podcast and dive a little deeper? In this episode of the show, Tanner outlines his comprehensive approach to training basketball players. Whether it’s using force plate assessments to drive his program design, or simply being more effective with our in-season and foot/ankle specific training, I really think there’s something in the episode of everyone. Let’s dive in!   Quotable Quotes: The Natera run-specifics ISO’s were great because it allowed me to broaden my lens, and ultimately provide clarity as to where these athletes are potentially deficient   I want to have a relationship so I can – at the very least  – transfer their data and show what we’ve kind of mapped out over  of the summer   I talk to my athletes all the time about this notion of poison and antidote. If we look at the sporting demands of basketball, it is a ton of breaking forces, a ton of accels and decels, and that’s going to impose a very large demand on the body – so we need to know what the antidote is   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Tanner’s background and his current role with not one but TWO professional sports teams His overarching training philosophy and focus on athletic adaptation The assessment process he uses to onboard and test his incoming athletes How he buckets athletes based on his assessment to drive better adaptations Tanner’s thought process on integrating and collaborating with the team sports staff Navigating the (always tumultuous) in-season period The power of isometric training in-season Why he originally became fascinated with foot and ankle training Low-hanging fruit with regards to improving foot and ankle function And last but not least, some key takeaways for young and aspiring coaches!     Connect with Tanner: Tanner on Instagram   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way. Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session. Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Tanner Care on Foot Strength, In-Season Training, and Unlocking an Athletes Superpowers appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I’m baaaaccckkkk! Did you miss me? It’s been a minute since I did a solo show, so I figured it was time to jump back in and hit you with some of the good stuff. Here we’re going to dive into seven things I’ve been thinking about lately, which are sandwiched between some random work and life updates as well. So without any further ado, let’s dive in and talk shop!   Quotable Quotes: I think one of my goals with IFAST Basketball is to just help the next generation of hoopers move better than we did   You can’t let athletes get hurt in the weight room. Like Joe Ken and I used to say, we (the strength coaches) are the often sane person in the room   For me, the most important thing is creating content versus consuming it – it’s trying to be more signal and not a part of the noise   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Work updates: IFAST Basketball, podcast notes, and the Optimizing Movement Workshop videos are coming soon! Updated thought: Should you write all your programs at once? Programming plyos (especially deep tier) and a shout out to Matt McInnes Watson How I’m evolving my basketball-specific performance assessment Random thought: Are we really doing great work with our young athletes? And are we really developing them like we should? Using normative data to profile athletes and guide program design The power of the HEELS in sport Doing my best to focus more on the SIGNAL and less on the NOISE     Related Links: Drake Berberet D1 Basketball Normative Data Research   Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press! Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress? It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world. So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day. Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking. Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features. And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes. Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions. So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.   Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post 7 Things I’m Thinking About (And Work/Life Updates) appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

In this episode, Austin Ulrich shares how a curiosity-driven approach transformed his understanding of movement and patient care. His journey from powerlifter to clinical innovator reveals how traditional education often falls short, and how a mindset of lifelong learning is key to growth. For Austin, questioning traditional biomechanical models and diving into foundational sciences like physics, biology and chemistry have lead to more effective treatment strategies – and better outcomes. This episode will inspire you to to rethink movement, reimagine your PT practice, and reignite your passion for helping others move better than ever.   Quotable Quotes: Because of my experiences, I’m a more curious and creative individual, and I love the work I do now. I’m always questioning things and trying to understand at a deeper level.   It’s a never-ending process. There’s no finish line. And I wouldn’t want there to be.   It’s just a whole different culture at IFAST, but the same time, you’re constantly trying to get better.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Austin’s journey as a strength coach, personal trainer, and now physical therapist How randomly deciding to intern at IFAST changed his career path – and outlook – forever Why removing constraints can unleash your potential as a coach or therapist The transformative power of mentorship, and why all of us should be looking to learn from others Why traditional biomechanical models and “Dead Guy Anatomy” simply don’t add up The value of continuous learning, and specifically, diving into the core sciences How he runs his cash-based PT practice and gets to blend PT and S&C The power of individualized care and creating environments that lead to success Austin’s advice to aspiring physical therapists to create a career that they love!     Connect with Austin: Austin’s Website Austin on IG   Related Links: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life 4 Phases of Water 7 Brief Lessons on Physics Discovery of Slowness   Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic! Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel? Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes? If so, you need to check out Train Heroic. I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none. To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic. Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that. So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Austin Ulrich on Mental Models, Lifelong Learning, and Cash-Based Physical Therapy appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Today I’ve got the man, the myth, the LEGEND Eric Cressey on the podcast. Now you may know Eric as the Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees, or for his incredibly successful gym, Cressey Sports Performance. But in case you didn’t know, Eric and I go waaaaayyyy back. If you watch the video, you’ll see I actually pull out the old DVD’s we created together back in the early 2000’s and 2010’s. But now that we’ve both been in the game 20+ years, what have we learned along the way? How are young athletes more broken than ever before? How can we use technology to positively impact our assessments and programming? And perhaps most importantly, what can we do as trainers and coaches to help shape the next generation of young coaches and athletes? We cover all that – and much more – in this week’s episode of the Physical Preparation Podcast!   Quotable Quotes: You have to solve a problem, and you have to consistently over deliver on value – and I don’t think people who cut corners will ever do that.   The most important thing that we can do for kids is we’ve got to expose them to a wide variety of stimuli. We’ve got to make them curious about figuring out movement problems   We’re seeing more and more college baseball players taking Toradol to get through a season…these kids are more broken than ever before in the college ranks   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Eric’s background and how he initially got into the S&C game The challenges parents face in the youth sports landscape – especially as he and I have now seen it from every perspective! Why exposing kids to diverse stimuli to develop curiosity and problem-solving are so critical to long-term development Injury rates are going through the roof, and what some college players are doing just to get through a season (this will actually shock you) How to scale a business the right way, and the limiting factor most people never think to consider when building their business The power of playing the long-game in coaching, and why you simply can’t win with shortcuts How to balance building strength with maintaining movement capacity in rotational sports athletes Why technology can be so useful in building better athletes, but understanding it’s not the only tool in your toolbox The power of consistently investing in staff development and growth Finally, why we all need genuine human connection and mentorship in coaching!     Connect with XYZ: EricCressey.com Eric on Instagram   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way. Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session. Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.   Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Eric Cressey on Athletic Development, Sports Science, and Becoming a Great Coach appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

With over 30 years in high performance sport, Ben Sporer has seen what it takes to be successful at the highest level of sport. From Canadian Olympic athletes to the Vancouver Whitecaps of the MLS, Ben has made a career on being clear and intentional about the goals of his program. So where do we go wrong when writing programs? Are we too caught up in the 1% that we’re missing the long hanging fruit? Or are we too enamored with cool recovery modalities that we’re actually NOT getting the training adaptations we want? We cover all that – and much more – in this week’s episode of the Physical Prep Podcast!   Quotable Quotes: Performance is an output. It’s not an outcome. It’s an expression of a bunch of integrated factors in a moment to try to achieve an objective.   Marginal gains matter only when they actually matter. Fundamentals first, marginal gains second.   Integration is a verb, it’s an action. It requires people to actually talk.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Ben’s pioneering role as the first full-time paid physiologist for Olympic sports in Canada. His transition from strength coaching in hockey to leading performance strategies for Olympic and professional sports teams. Why Ben believes that “performance is an output, not an outcome.” The importance of mastering fundamentals FIRST (or again!) before focusing on marginal gains What is “net performance impact?” And how can you use it to evaluate training and recovery strategies? Ben’s emphasis on recovery being as intentional and rigorous as training itself. The distinction between multidisciplinary and integrated teams, and the need for active communication across domains Challenges and strategies you’ll see when customizing training programs for individual athletes within team environments. The importance of clear objectives and context in performance planning. Ben’s approach to balancing training and recovery, including the strategic use of recovery periods.     Connect with Ben: Ben on LinkedIn Resync Consulting OutputBook Output Book on Instagram   Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press! Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress? It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world. So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day. Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking. Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features. And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes. Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions. So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.   Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you! The post Ben Sporer on Sequencing Training, Clear Objectives and Marginal Gains appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.