Joel Smith on the Who, What, When, Where and Why of Elastic Training

You know some guests really need no introduction, but in case you’re unfamiliar with Joe “Big House” Kenn, let me fill you in real quick on this guys’ rap sheet…. He’s a 30+ year vet of the strength and conditioning game. He’s worked – and had success – at every level of physical preparation, from […] The post Joe Kenn on R7, Training Around Injuries, and How to Improve High School S&C appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I’m always thinking about coaching. Whether it’s hanging out in the gym, watching my kids play with their friends, or just watching sports and TV, I’m constantly thinking about the role we play in other people’s lives. But as one person in this great big world, how do we have the biggest impact on the […] The post 10 Random Thoughts on Training, Coaching and Professional Development appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Tony Gentilcore has done a few things in our industry. He’s a prolific writer, traveled the globe to speak, and was one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance and worked there as a coach from 2007-2015. And his newest venture includes opening The Core Collective, where his goal is to bring trainers, coaches and […] The post Tony Gentilcore on Gym Ownership, Evolving Your Coaching, and the Value of Consistent Training appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

In my humble opinion, Lee Taft might be the true GOAT of multi-directional speed. While Lee primarily works as a consultant these days, over his storied career he’s owned his own facility numerous times, coached at virtually every level of sport, and perhaps more importantly has coached just about every type of athlete under the […] The post Lee Taft on Plyo Steps, Lateral Running, and the Power of the Heels appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

One thing I’ve really focused on over the past couple of years is what some might describe as “radical transparency.” While many people on social media are out there creating a highlight reel on the front-end but suffering miserably on the back-end, my goal is to give you real insights into both my personal and […] The post Spring Break 2024: Q1 Review and Q2 Goals for RTS and IFAST appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Husband. Father. World traveler. And coffee aficionado. All those things describe my good friend Matej Hocevar, and I’m beyond excited to have him back on the podcast. Matej Hocevar is the co-founder and co-owner of VigorGround, a fitness and performance facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is a lead educator for the UEFA football fitness licences […] The post Matej Hocevar on Soccer Programming, Return to Play, and the Role of the S&C Consultant appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you train basketball players and want to take their health and performance to the next level, you’re going to love this episode! Matt Aldred is in his sixth season at Furman and was promoted to assistant head coach and director of basketball health and performance in August of 2023. Beyond basketball, Matt also handles the strength […] The post Matt Aldred on Drop Landings, Wearable Resistance, and Being Dangerous at Everything appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

As trainers and coaches, we love to talk about training… …but why does it feel like we still under-value the importance of recovery? Well if you’re looking for ways to clear the mental fog, recover more efficiently, and really take your game to the next level, you’re going to love this week’s episode of the […] The post Dr. Greg Wells on 24-Hour Athletes, The Habit-Clearing Vacation, and the Power of 1 Full Breath appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Passionate about sports since childhood, Dylan Gutheil played football and rugby in high school and continued his rugby career at Springfield College, where he earned a degree in Exercise Science. Dylan started personal training right out of college for 5 years until he got frustrated with the corporate training environment and decided there was a […] The post Dylan Gutheil on the Art of Exercise Selection, Developing Coaches, and NOT Niching Down appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Have you ever struggled or doubted yourself as a coach? Wondered if you were smart enough to really get results? Or maybe thought that everyone else out there was doing a better job than you? Well welcome to the club – because both myself and today’s guest have felt the same way at one point […] The post Andy McCloy on His Coaching Journey, Building a Legacy Business, and Outworking Your Self Doubt appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.