The OTA Podcast

In this episode, Coach Chris breaks down the difference between intensive and extensive plyometrics, how to align jump training with your strength training phases, and the 4-phase progression for developing more explosive, resilient athletes.-----------------------------------------------------------------Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

Learn these 2 simple strategies to better manage your time as a performance coach-------------------------------------------------------------Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

Should athletes still train speed during the season?In this episode, we break down the role of speed training during the competitive season, how much is enough, and how to maintain explosiveness without adding unnecessary fatigue.----------------------------------------------------------------Check Out Our Linear Speed Training Program👉🏼 https://athleticspeedsystem.com/Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

Discover how we assess our youth athletes at OTA HQ. Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

Discover the 2 phases of sprinting that we teach our athletes to get faster. Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

Find out the truth about how to scale your gym for general pop versus athletes. Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

Wondering how we deload our athletes? Check out today's podcast about how we program deload week here at HQ. Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

Discover what's better for an athletes athleticism. Is it vertical or horizontal force?Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

In this episode, Coach Chris Barnard breaks down the best certification for training athletes, sharing his honest thoughts on traditional certifications, exercise science foundations, and what actually matters when it comes to developing athletes in the real world.-------------------------------------------------------------Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp

In this episode of the OTA Podcast, host Coach Chris Barnard dives into a topic that resonates with many athletes: how to increase strength without adding muscle mass. Chris tackles a listener's question about the effectiveness of overcoming isometrics as a primary training modality, while exploring whether it could replace traditional weightlifting exercises like squats or bench presses.--------------------------------------------------------Become A Certified Performance Coach👉🏼 https://otauniversity.com/podcastFor Year Round Training Check OTA PRO👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://overtimeathletes.com/proapp