Conor Cantwell: Eccentric Training: From Principles to Practice

In this episode, Dan is joined by returning guest Jeff Kryglik to discuss what it means to train hard, how to use training data, and how to set goals that carry over outside the gym. Jeff is a Maryland-based strongman competitor and coach behind Deep Blue Training. He works with everyone from beginners to competitive strength athletes and draws on the conjugate method in his coaching. Dan and Jeff discuss why perceived effort can miss the mark, how rep and load ranges give athletes room to adjust, and when bar-speed feedback can inform a decision. They also explore Goodhart’s Law, how Jeff sets small, medium and large goals, and what makes a competition successful beyond the final standings. For more on Jeff, follow @jeff_from_insta and visit Deep Blue Training. Jeff also discusses Beast of the East, his strongman competition scheduled for May 15, 2027, in Middle River, Maryland. Find the sign-up through his Instagram bio or the Iron Podium event calendar. Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at Pura Health and @pura.health_ultrasound. Additional support comes from Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab, and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. To learn how to grow your income beyond sessions, follow @raygormandpt and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model. Episode affiliates: Airbands BFR (DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN). If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan.

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab podcast, host Dan Braun is joined by Conor Cantwell to discuss eccentric training and the practical application of accentuated eccentric loading in sports performance.Conor Cantwell is the Associate Director for Sports Performance at William & Mary, where he works with women’s basketball, volleyball, and men’s and women’stennis and oversees sport science support services. Originally from Kilkenny, Ireland, his experience includes collegiate athletics, professional baseball, and rugby. He holds a degree in sport and exercise sciences from the Universityof Limerick and a master’s in sport physiology and performance coaching from Carroll University. In this episode, he discusses the eccentric training continuum, strength and movement prerequisites, flywheel training, andtranslating accentuated eccentric loading research into practical programming decisions.For more on Conor, be sure to follow @cantwellconorSeason 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.netand @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman ofEngage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions - follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard(BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

In this episode, Dan is joined by Connor Schoepp to discussbridging the gap between rehabilitation and readiness for sport, with a focus on hamstring and other soft tissue injuries and building a systematic return-to-play process. Connor Schoepp is the founder of Rebuild Performance &Rehab in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and an assistant strength and conditioning coach on the Olympic sports staff at the University of Pittsburgh. With a decade of experience across strength and conditioning and return to play,Connor brings a practical perspective to preparing athletes for the demands of sport. In this episode, he discusses his restoration, preparation, and realization framework; combining objective measures with athlete feedback;progressing isometrics, eccentric loading, and return to running; and coordinating the transition back to practice and competition. For more on Connor, be sure to follow @rebuild_p_r and@rebuildpr_ Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast isproudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net [email protected]_ultrasound  Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, theofficial recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab(recoveryfirefly.com) and **Dr. Ray Gorman ofEngage Movement**. Learn how to grow your income beyond in-person sessions - follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model. **Episode Affiliates:** Airbands BFR (Coupon Code:DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge(BRAWN) If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who wouldbenefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at[linktr.ee/braun_pr](https://linktr.ee/braun_pr).

In this episode, Dan is joined by Adrian Gunning to discuss in-season soccer sports performance considerations. Adrian Gunning is an assistant strength and conditioning coach at NC State University. His experience includes working with men's and women's soccer at NC State and men's soccer at Boston University. In this episode, he discusses adapting physical preparation to the athlete, the practice plan, and the competitive schedule, including strength training, sprint exposure, monitoring, and collaboration with performance staff.For more on Adrian be sure to follow @agunning3Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions - follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Rick Pitman to discuss the intersection of research grade technology and sports rehab. Dr. Rick Pitman, DPT, is a physical therapist and founder of AnthroKinetics Physio Lab in Morrisville, North Carolina. He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science and Integrative Physiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Pacific University. His clinical approach blends orthopedic and sports rehabilitation with advanced biomechanics, using 3D motion capture, EMG, and dynamometry to improve movement assessment and clinical decision-making. Rick’s background includes sports medicine, on-field injury management, post-operative rehab, return-to-sport testing, injury prevention, and performance. His work focuses on translating research into practical, individualized, data-informed care.Website: AnthroKinetics.comInstagram: @anthrokineticsSeason 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Tim Suchomel to discuss strength training for the athlete. Tim Suchomel has always had a passion for sports. After finishing his competitive career, he shifted focus to improving the performance of athletes through various strength and conditioning practices. Suchomel has found that gaining a more thorough understanding of how to train athletes is the key to developing well-rounded professionals in the field.As program director, Suchomel aims to help students to become leaders in the sports science and strength and conditioning field by providing them with ample opportunities including hands-on experience with the Pitt Athletics teams and research focused on enhancing and monitoring athlete performance. Suchomel believes that the unique relationships that exist between academics, athletics, sports medicine and nutrition at Pitt allow students to receive a unique education that is not offered anywhere else.For more on Tim be sure to check out https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/person/timothy-suchomel/ and @drtsuchomel on Instagram!Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

In this episode, Dan is joined by Andrew Hauser (ATC & Performance Coach), Desiree Dilorenzo (Chiropractor & Performance Coach), and Osama Imam (DPT & Orthopedic fellow) to discuss manual therapy interventions from a multi-disciplinary lens. Desiree DiLorenzo is a chiropractor and movement specialist based in Los Angeles, California. With backgrounds in Exercise Science and chiropractic care, she helps clients recover from injury, reduce pain, and build resilience through a rehab-meets-training approach. Desiree emphasizes personalized care, movement mastery, and empowering patients to take ownership of their health and performance journey. Learn more at LA Sports & Spine and follow her on Instagram at @backintothesaddle.Andrew Hauser is a leader in the manual therapy, rehab, and performance space within professional sports. He previously directed the Rehab Department for the Los Angeles Dodgers and oversaw the Performance and Medical Departments for the Atlanta Braves before founding Continuum High Performance. Andrew specializes in integrating complex rehab and performance systems into practical strategies that help athletes improve performance and gain autonomy in their care. Learn more at Continuum High Performance and follow him on Instagram at @andrew_hauser_atsc.Dr. Osama Imam is a physical therapist, educator, and manual therapy specialist based in Metro Detroit. He is fellowship-trained in orthopedic manual physical therapy (FAAOMPT), certified in dry needling, spinal manipulation, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, and serves as a senior dry needling instructor for the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Dr. Imam focuses on evidence-based care to help active adults and athletes reduce pain, improve function, and return confidently to training and sport. Learn more at Dynamic DPT and follow him on Instagram at dr.crackandneedles.Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

In this episode, Dan is joined by Jake Dyson to discuss his process of making training fun again by implementing a "gamification" element to his work with youth athletes. Jake Dyson is a performance coach and can be found on Instagram @emergeperformance where he shares innovative approaches to athletic development through gamified training, reactive movement, and competitive problem-solving. Known for blending creativity with performance principles, Jake has built a strong following by challenging traditional speed and agility models and helping athletes develop through variability, play, and real-world movement demands. Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

In this episode, Dan is joined by Kyle Jacksic & Jimmy Gajewski to discuss Strength & Conditioning considerations for the modern high school athlete, including programming, biopsychosocial considerations, and more. Kyle Jacksic, based out of Charlotte, NC, is the owner and operator of JAX Athletic Performance, where he works in-person and remotely with a wide range of athletes from youth to professional levels. He also currently serves as Director of Athletic Performance at Charlotte Christian School, overseeing all performance initiatives at a K-12 school, while also serving as Director of Performance at X2 Baseball, a private facility that trains over 60 professional athletes in the offseason down to youth teams. Jacksic has a Masters Degree in Human Performance, multiple international certifications, and is known for his vast integration of concepts that has helped develop hundreds of collegiate and professional athletes. For more on Kyle be sure to follow @kylejacksic on IG. Jimmy Gajewski is the Director of Sports Performance at Lakewood High School in Ohio, where he oversees the development of over 800 student-athletes across 20+ sports. In addition to his work in the school setting, he runs Gajewski Performance, providing online training and programming for athletes seeking long-term development. Jimmy is known for his practical, athlete-centered approach, balancing performance, injury prevention, and real-world coaching demands in the high school environment. He shares insights and training content on Instagram @jimmygajewski.Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

In this episode, Dan is joined by Caesar Asadi to discuss what it means to be "relentless" as an athlete and coachCaesar Asadi is headed into his fifth season as the Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving programs head coach this Fall 2025. Asadi is the second coach in program history and has quickly cemented the legacy of himself and the swimming & diving program at St. Thomas University. In just three seasons, he led the men’s swim team to the university’s first ever team national championship and coached STU’s first NAIA National Champions in Men and Women sports in the school’s 63-year history. He is also the first coach at STU to be named National Coach of the Year, earning the honor after leading the 22-23 Men’s swim team to 5 National Champion events, 2 new NAIA National Records, and a National Runner-Up finish.YEAR 5 (25-26) " RELENTLESS" In the program's fifth season, both teams cracked Top-5 in the NAIA, with 15 NAIA 1st Team All-Americans. 8 new program records were set with over 50 new entries to the program’s all-time Top 10, highlighting the depth of the program. This was also the first time both teams qualified a full roster (18) for the National Championship. The women's team swam to a 4th place finish behind 401 points, highlighted by a National Title in the Women's 400 IM by Alessia Claassen (4:22.95). The men finished 5th with 328 points behind the freshman distance phenom Alan Gonzalez Torres winning the men's 1650 freestyle. Both teams earned CSCAA Scholar All-American recognition for the fourth year in a row, maintaining the Standard of academic excellence. For more on Caesar be sure to follow @coachcaesar on IGSeason 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.