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Rocky Snyder sits down with Bobby Aldridge, performance consultant to professional athletes. Schexnayder. In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, Bobby talks about his recent Perform Better Summit presentation, his insights on mobility and athletic performance, and the importance of measuring outcomes.The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:2:30 Bobby becomes a Perform Better presenter4:00 C.O.R.E. 6:00 Creating balance without taking away skill12:00 Bringing the feet into the picture15:00 Connecting the entire chain17:30 Pain signals get your attention22:00 The importance of tactical sensation25:00 Constantly learning27:15 KinetikIQ30:00 The Egoscue Method33:30 Being competitive36:00 Bobby’s new book39:30 Move with freedom firstGET TO KNOW BOBBY ALDRIDGEINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/bammetrics/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyaldridge/BOBBY'S WEBSITE: https://bam-metrics.com/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

We go back in the Zelos archives to June 2022. Rocky Snyder sits down with Boo Schexnayder, legendary LSU Track & Field/Cross-Country Coach and soon to be inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame . In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, Boo talks about his past, his insights, and the passion of coaching.The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:1:00 Boo’s origin story3:30 Boo’s tools and mentors6:30 Big lightbulb moments in Boo’s career10:30 Improving observational skills when it comes to watching a body move14:00 Looking at speed & power18:00 General vs Individualized programs26:15 USA professional track & field29:15 Single Sport Syndrome33:00 The importance of finding the underlying cause of non-contact injuries40:30 Coaching field athletes45:00 Perform Better Summit in ProvidenceGET TO KNOW BOO SCHEXNAYDERSAC WEBSITE: https://www.sacspeed.com/wp/INSTA: @booschexnayder GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rocky Snyder sits down with Melody Schoenfeld, NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year and then some. In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, Melody talks about her pursuit of strength and clean eating while keeping elite athletes performing at their best.The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:2:00 Melody & Mas wrestling in Mongolia9:00 Arm Lifting10:15 Pleasure NOT Meeting You17:00 Vegan in Mongolia21:15 Diet Lies and Weight Loss Truths28:30 Strength Training for All Body Types33:00 More than one way to lift37:00 Unique clients over the years39:00 Working with autistic clients40:30 Living after the LA fires43:00 Presenting in New ZealandGET TO KNOW MELODY SCHOENFELDLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flawlessfitness/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/5ftoffury1/FLAWLESS FITNESS: https://flawlessfitness.com/MELODY'S MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pkCwap510wDU69R9wQsYRGET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rocky Snyder sits down with Haley Leo, DPT, Gotham FC’s physical therapist, to discuss concussions, ACL injuries, and her crucial role in keeping NWSL athletes performing at their peak. Learn how elite soccer players recover, train, and stay game-ready behind the scenes in professional sports.The Zelos Podcast highlights the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, host Rocky Snyder, internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer, interviews top experts in physical therapy, sports medicine, athletic training, and strength & conditioning from leagues like the NWSL, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS.New episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST. Tune in to discover the strategies, recovery techniques, and insider insights that keep professional athletes at the top of their game.TIME STAMPS:2:30 Haley Leo’s career path4:30 Back to her roots6:00 Time in the Bay Area 7:30 US Ski & Snowboard & Premier Lacrosse League12:00 On to Gotham FC15:15 Post-concussion assessments19:00 Looking at the vestibular system21:30 Visual assessments25:00 Optokinetic training and other cool apps and sites27:00 Assessing nervous system30:00 Long term effects of concussions32:00 Haley’s favorite injury36:15 Rehabbing the ACL & the thought process43:30 Gotham FCGET TO KNOW HALEY LEOLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-leo-pt-dpt-scs-745229160/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/hleo26/GOTHAM FC: https://www.gothamfc.com/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rocky Snyder sits down with AJ Patrick, Special Assistant for Performance & Acquisition for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, A.J. talks about his role with the Pirates and the work that goes into keeping elite athletes performing at their best.The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:2:00 AJ Patrick’s career path5:30 Transitioning from generic physical therapy to pro team setting8:00 Movement analysis10:30 Military experience comes in handy15:00 Progressing through the Pirates organization19:00 Filling in the missing puzzle pieces23:00 The pie chart with all of the stakeholders28:00 Understanding the impact of every exercise32:00 Pursuing continuing education35:45 Performance and acquisitions39:30 Body projections42:30 AJ’s favorite injury45:00 Where does the shoulder begin and end?46:00 It all boils down to purposeGET TO KNOW AJ PATRICKLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-j-patrick-a0b5a141/PITTSBURGH PIRATES: https://www.mlb.com/piratesGET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rocky Snyder sits down with Arturo Cedillo, University of Alaska Fairbanks' S&C Coach. In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, Arturo talks about his role in the Great White North and the work that goes into keeping elite athletes performing at their best.The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:3:00 Landing at the Harvard of the North8:00 Culture shock10:45 Sports at U of Alaska Fairbanks15:00 Traveling is different17:00 Rifle competition23:30 Home court advantage and then some27:15 Scheduling athletes in the weight room30:00 Seasonal biorhythms in Alaska36:00 Monitoring overtraining40:00 Cross country skiing43:15 NSCA National Conference47:00 Following Arturo CedilloGET TO KNOW ARTURO CEDILLOINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thebearman_/U OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS: https://alaskananooks.com/staff-directory/arturo-cedillo/227 GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rocky Snyder sits down with Stacey Hardin, DPT, Director of Medical & Performance for Bay FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, Stacey talks about her role in professional women’s soccer and the work that goes into keeping elite athletes performing at their best.The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:3:00 Stacey Hardin’s career path5:00 From New England Revs to Minnesota FC8:30 Growing the team in Minnesota10:30 The challenge with expansion16:00 Staying with the athletes through promotions20:00 Enter Bay FC22:30 The “what the heck” moment25:15 Stacey’s favorite injury33:00 Creating an environment for long term player health37:00 KinetikIQ40:00 Using marker-less motion captureGET TO KNOW STACEY HARDIN:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyhardin/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/s_hardin/BAY FC: https://bayfc.com/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rock talks with Miami Marlins S&C Coach DJ Johnson about all things baseball. Hang a while, give a listen, and then share the podcast with your high school sweetheart (after you click the subscribe button, of course).TIME STAMPS2:45 D.J.’s career path to the Miami Marlins5:30 Teaching P.E.7:30 Making complex things simple9:45 Greatest challenges12:00 Structure and discipline16:00 Pre Vs. post game lifts19:00 Not every athlete is athletic21:00 Unilateral vs bilateral lifts23:00 It’s all about impact24:45 The moment DJ realized his calling28:00 Arena football31:00 Continue to trust the process34:00 Coordinating with Marlins sports scientists36:00 Things to improve DJ as an S&C coach39:00 More doesn’t mean better43:30 Who does DJ learn the most from48:00 Life in the post-seasonGET TO KNOW DJ JOHNSONINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/_strengthcoachdj/?hl=enLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-johnson MIAMI MARLINS: https://www.mlb.com/marlinsGET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rock talks with Greg Werner, Asst. AD and S&C coach for Virginia Tech Women's Basketball. Pull up a chair and listen in. Hit the subscribe button while you're feeling in the mood.TIME STAMPS2:00 Greg Werner’s storied career4:30 Side business in bodybuilding products7:00 Working again with Steve Plisk8:00 Starting with bare bones and getting funding10:30 Joining the NSCA in the early days13:00 Designing programs before tech took off17:00 A change of environment 20:00 Designing college courses22:00 Transitioning from dozens of sports to just one team24:30 Moving on to Virginia Tech26:15 Changing the culture in VT’s women’s basketball31:15 Monitoring work load and finding the happy spot33:30 Complete support team at Virginia Tech35:30 Enjoying retired life37:20 Cultivating winners39:45 The direction of the profession & the NSCA43:00 1934 Chevy DeluxeGET TO KNOW GREG WERNERINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/vt_strength/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-werner-ms-mscc-rscc-e-cscs-d-a022495/VIRGINIA TECH WBB: https://hokiesports.com/sports/womens-basketballGET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Rock talks to Master Motivator Todd Durkin about getting your mind right. Give a listen and click the subscribe buttonTIME STAMPS2:00 Todd’s path to coaching8:00 Getting in to the NFL12:00 Working with the San Diego Chargers16:00 I love being in a huddle18:30 Mindset and mental skills25:00 Intensity vs. mental outcome28:00 Todd’s morning routine33:30 Random texts 36:45 An anchor of tremendous significance42:30 Get your mind right58:00 Darkness helps create successGET TO KNOW TODD DURKINLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todddurkin/IMPACT-X PERFORMANCE: https://www.impactxperformance.com/FITNESS QUEST 10: https://fitnessquest10.com/PERFORM BETTER: www.performbetter.comTODD'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=todd+durkin+books&crid=2RNSV4QGXQSTZ&sprefix=TODD+DURKIN%2Caps%2C152&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-pd-dpltr-ranker_1_11GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter