Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems

Why is strength important for basketball players? And are the ways we currently evaluate strength relevant to the sport? As a coach or clinician, how do you toe that line between optimizing and improving movement, while still getting REAL training adaptations? And what’s the difference between kinetic and regional interdependence, and why should you care? […]

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Are you getting older, and worried about age-related decline? Are you interested in learning more about blood work, and how it can help you optimize your body? Or do you just want some super practical tips on how to live a longer, healthier life? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s show with Christian LaValle! […]

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Hey friend! We’re going to try something new today, with a pot luck episode that’s one part Q&A mixed with some of our usual solo episode flair. Because whether it was online mentees, observers who have come into the gym, our team of independent contractors or people coming in to attend the Lee Taft seminar, […]

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If you came up in a Division 1 S&C setting, chances are you spent at least some time around football. At Ball State, we have a team of 4-5 coaches who all worked with different sports – baseball, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, volleyball, you name it – but when football came in, it was all hands […]

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Sometimes on this show we go deep into science, biomechanics or program design. And while that’s all fine and dandy, sometimes we just need a gentle reminder of how the basics can go a long way to helping us see more success! And that’s what this episode is all about. Whether it’s dialing in your […]

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I’m not sure there’s anything the Internet and social media like more than an argument. And while our parents taught us not to talk about religion or politics in public, for some reason, they forgot to tell strength coaches not to argue about the Nordic hamstring curl and whether it’s valuable or not in a […]

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My friends, it has been A WEEK. Between new athletes starting, my kids finishing up school, and the short/condensed week, it’s been an absolute sprint every step of the way. And while I have some great guests lined up for you in the coming weeks, I thought it would be a great time to go […]

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Whether you’re a die hard college sports fanatic or a more casual fan, chances are you’ve heard about NIL – or name, image and likeness deals – and how they’re impacting the sport. And beyond NIL, there’s also the simple fact that it’s now easier than ever before to enter the transfer portal and go […]

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I don’t know about you, but I’m ALWAYS thinking about programming and coaching Even in my time off, I’m thinking about making myself a better coach, or how to better help the other coaches that I work with and mentor. Now this could be an incredibly extensive list, but what I’m sharing today are 10 […]

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