In this episode of the Parisi Performance Podcast, host Casey Lee sits down with strength coach Brian Roy to explore the realities of coaching athletes in lifestyle and high-skill sports like BMX freestyle. Drawing from his experience working with Olympic-level athletes, Brian shares why traditional periodization models often fail, how athlete buy-in is earned through time and trust, and why communication may be more important than the perfect program. The conversation dives into flexible training structures, injury-driven motivation, simplifying complex sports science concepts, and reframing progress as “better than doing nothing.” This episode is a must-listen for coaches working with non-traditional athletes, tactical populations, or anyone navigating unpredictable schedules while still trying to improve performance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.