What a year it was in 2025!

Serious growth with IFAST Basketball.

The gym is humming along.

And my kids are getting BIG!

But even with all the good stuff, there’s always a need to look back and reflect.

Sure some things went right – but I definitely wasn’t perfect.

Where did I miss the mark?

And what can I do better in 2026?

I cover all that – and some lessons I learned along the way – in this week’s episode!

Quotable Quotes:

It’s not about giving my kids more stuff. It’s about making memories and doing things that they’ll remember and cherish for a lifetime

If you build it, they will come. Well, you know what? That sounds great. And it makes for an awesome movie. But it doesn’t work in real life!

The more curious you are, the more enjoyable this whole training and coaching thing is

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Family updates: Team Robertson is crushing life right now!
• Awesome trips and travel in 2025, as well as experiences we’ll remember for a lifetime
• Why I finally decided to push IFAST Basketball, and how I’ll continue to tweak and refine it in the years to come
• How December of 2025 somehow became my most productive month of the year, and helped me really lock in for 2026
• My life/work theme’s for 2024/2025, and how that’s evolved now for 2026
• Why the mantra “If you build it, they will come” is absolutely NOT TRUE
• Personal goals for 2026, including how I’m investing in my body to stay healthy
• Professional goals for RTS, IFAST Basketball, and thoughts on some big projects for the year!

Related Links:

• Building a Fitness Business that Works for YOUR Life with Andy McCloy

Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press!

Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?

It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world.

So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day.

Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking.

Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features.

And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.

Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.

So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

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Are you a smaller college, facility or business owner who is looking to take their sports performance program to the next level?

If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode.

Dr. Anne Beethe currently serves as the Director of Peak Performance at Colby College, a high performance model housing Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Mental Performance, Nutrition, and Sport Science.

And in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how she built an amazing high-performance program with limited people, funds and resources – something I’m sure many of us can relate to!

Quotable Quotes:

The more a team has engaged with us – more entry points, more contacts – the more likely they are to succeed

When whoop first came out and coaches were like, why are my athletes better in the yellow? I’m like, “it’s okay if they’re not in the green!”

We have to work as our own team to make sure this all works together

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Dr. Anne Beethe’s background, and how she originally got started in the world of physical prep
• The pros and cons of starting a high-performance model at a D-3 school.
• How to strategically invest in technology that will move the needle in YOUR environment.
• Why objective data is so critical to athletic development and performance.
• How you allocate resources when there’s only a handful of coaches and 750 athletes to manage!
• The importance of “Failing Gracefully”
• Why the most successful teams at Colby have jumped head first into the high-performance model
• How to build a tight knit team and community to help ensure success!
• Anne’s advice to anyone who wants to get started on this path, and ways she’s learned from her mistakes along the way!

Connect with Anne:

• Colby Peak Performance on Instagram
• Dr. Anne Beethe on Instagram

Related Links:

• Ryan Horn on NIL, the Transfer Portal, and the Evolution of a Coach

Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates!

Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way.

Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session.

Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions.

With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level.

To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Building a High-Performance Model on a Budget with Dr. Anne Beethe appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

What’s the difference – or maybe the intersection – between self-control, self-discipline and self-belief?

And even if you don’t care so much about the semantics and definitions, how can YOU build more of each to become an upgraded version of yourself?

This is something I’ve been fascinated by for the bulk of my adult life, and today Cody McBroom and I are going to break all this down in detail.

Now if you’ve never heard of Cody before, he’s the owner of Tailored Coaching Method and the Choose Hard podcast.

But perhaps most importantly, he’s a guy that’s helped thousands of people lose weight – and if you’ve ever coached anyone on nutrition, you know that self-control, self-discipline and self-belief are all KEY factors in their success.

Quotable Quotes:

Choose hard, because the hard path leads to the good result

Self-discipline is doing what you don’t want to do repetitively to get the result you want

Awareness precedes change; knowing the challenge is coming helps you face it

Borrow belief from others; their success can inspire your own

The quicker you act, the shorter the feedback loop, the more it reaffirms your belief

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Why Cody was drawn to learning more about self-control, self-discipline, self-belief and self-respect
• The power of “Choosing Hard” versus taking the easy way out
• How your environment and the people around you positively (or negatively) impact your self-control
• The power of “If-Then” Frameworks to make decision-making less stressful and more automatic
• Struggling with self-confidence? Why you should “borrow belief” from others to drive your journey
• The power of positive feedback loops, and how they can fuel your self-belief and performance
• How to overcome self-doubt – once and for all
• The 10,000 Hour Rule: Is it really as easy as logging 10k hours to become an expert?
• A few final takeaways to make sure YOU upgrade your training, coaching and your life!

Connect with Cody:

• Cody on Instagram
• Tailored Coaching Method Website
• Choose Hard Podcast

Related Links:

• Cody’s Previous Physical Prep Podcast Shows
• Cody’s Series
  • The Science of Self-Control
  • Develop More Discipline: A Science-Backed Plan
  • Scientific Way to Build More Self-Belief
  • Earning Your Self Respect

Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic!

Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel?

Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes?

If so, you need to check out Train Heroic.

I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none.

To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic.

Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that.

So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

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You know how I know Cassanandra Forsythe is awesome?

She said a big part of why she got into strength training and working out was watching one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid – American Gladiators!

Now in all seriousness, sporting a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and a Masters Degree in Nutrition & Metabolism, Cass really is a force both in the strength and conditioning and nutrition spaces, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring her on the show.

And today, we’re going to talk about her work with young female athletes, and how she’s helping them not only train for performance but also nourish their bodies along the way!

Quotable Quotes:

I wanted to be that professor that students remember for making a real impact.

Empowering young athletes to become machines that won’t break is my mission.

Yoga was a new challenge that humbled me and transformed my approach to fitness.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Cassandra’s journey from a fascination with American Gladiators to leader in the nutrition and exercise science spaces.
• How chronic lower back pain and health challenges early in life lead her to the worlds of training and nutrition.
• Why it’s so important to Cass to blend the science but also the real-world/practical sides of training.
• Her overall teaching philosophy, and why it extends beyond education and moves towards inspiration.
• How to create programs that are truly fun and engaging for young athletes.
• The massive shift in the fitness industry from aesthetics to performance training.
• Thoughts on getting your female athletes to focus on fueling and nourishment versus “diets.”
• Why she originally got started in yoga, and how it’s helped fill in gaps with her physical development.
• How YOU can get started with yoga or mobility, and why it can help you not only train longer, but stay healthier to boot!

Connect with Cassandra:

• Cassandra on Instagram
• Cassandra on Facebook

Level Up Your Exercise Selection and Technique with Whatsthatstrap!

Are you looking for ways to coach more effectively while cuing less?

Or getting your clients and athletes into the right position WITHOUT overwhelming them with 35 cues every set?

If so, you need to check out Whatsthatstrap!

What’s That Strap makes specialty cable machine attachments that are specifically designed for rotation and multidirectional movement.

The 3D Strap is amazing for driving separation between the hips and shoulders like you would in tennis, golf, baseball or even basketball, but it can also be used to resist rotation in standard weight room exercises like squats and lunges as well.

And while the 3D Strap is awesome, I also find myself using their chop handles all the time as well. Whether it’s for exercises like chops and lifts, or just using them as a bonus sled dragging attachment, I absolutely love their versatility.

To learn more about Whatsthatstrap or pick up a 3D Strap or chop handles, head over to WhatsThatStrap.com and use the discount code RTS at checkout to get free shipping on all US orders.

I know you’re going to love training with their attachments!

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post How to Train and Fuel the Next Generation of Female Athletes with Cassandra Forsythe appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Look my friend – like it or not, 2026 is right around the corner.

Which leads me to a simple question:

Will this be your best year EVER?

Whether we’re talking about growing your fitness business, becoming a better coach, or just leading a more authentic and genuine life, I really think today’s episode is going to help!

Andy McCloy is the owner of Body Creations Inc in Madison, Alabama, and the co-founder of Built to Last Gym, which he started with the one and only Luka Hocevar.

And in this episode, we’re going to talk about how to take YOUR business, coaching and LIFE to the next level in 2026!

Quotable Quotes:

If it’s not on my calendar, it doesn’t exist

The more offers you make, the more opportunities you have to make a sale

You have to become the best version of yourself

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• A little bit about Andy, and what’s new in his neck of the woods
• Why it’s so critical as a trainer or coach to get clear on the lifestyle you want to lead FIRST
• The power of living in your calendar (and Andy’s simple rule for doing this better!)
• How to get over sales feeling “Slimy”
• Why you absolutely, positively need to make more offers
• What drove Andy and Luka Hocevar to start the Built to Last Gym mentorship
• 1-2 things you can start doing right now, TODAY, to make 2026 your best year EVER

Connect with Andy:

• Built to Last Gym Website

Stop the Frustration! Get the Complete Coach Certification

Are you a young fitness trainer or coach?

Are you frustrated by the results you’re getting or the lack of resources available to learn the skills you need to be successful?

Are you struggling to get enough clients or wondering how long you’ll be able to follow your passion for helping others?

It’s time to stop the frustration and stop worrying. It’s time to get certified!

If you’re serious about improving your results, serious about becoming a better coach, and serious about increasing your bottom line, then you need the Complete Coach Certification.

In this massive course, you’ll learn:

• How to use the R7 system to create seamless, integrated and efficient programs for clients and athletes of all shapes and sizes
• How to create the culture, environment and relationships with everyone you train so you can get the absolute best results
• The exact progressions, regressions, and coaching cues I use in the gym – from squatting and deadlifting to pressing and pulling and everything in between
• The assessment process I use to determine the best exercises for a client or athlete on Day 1, and how to set them up for maximal success down the line!

This certification is jam-packed with everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my career.

So if you’re ready to get serious about the results you’re getting for your clients and the impact your programs have on your income, head over to www.completecoachcertification.com to sign up for the Complete Coach Certification course today!

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Building a Fitness Business that Works for YOUR Life with Andy McCloy appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

If you’ve ever competed in strength sport, you know the platform can be a lonely place.

You’ve trained for weeks or months on end, and here you are – standing in front of a bunch of strangers, trying to move a weight you’ve never lifted before.

So what happens when things go wrong?

You miss your first lift?

Your legs feel heavy?

Or anxiety kicks in and your brain starts to spaz out?

Well luckily whether it’s on the platform, in sports, or just in life, today’s guest is going to help us out!

Wil Fleming is an Olympic weightlifting coach, author of Strong Mind, and the founder of 1Kilo, where he has helped athletes from youth beginners to Olympians unlock their potential through world-class training and mental performance strategies.

A former collegiate hammer thrower and Masters World Champion in weightlifting, Wil has coached multiple national champions and Olympians, including during the Paris 2024 Games.

And in this episode, we’re going to help you and/or your athletes take their mindset to the next level!

Quotable Quotes:

More lifts are made or missed in people’s heads than through their actual movements

 

Mental toughness is making a mistake and then having the wherewithal to come back

 

Confidence is earned through previous performances, not just by telling yourself you’re a winner

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Wil’s journey from collegiate thrower to Masters World Champion and elite-level Olympic weightlifting coach
• Why he decided to write an entire book revolving around mindset training for lifters
• The most common issues that strength athletes deal with, and how to address them
• How to deal with negative self-talk, and turn it from a negative into a positive
• The role visualization should play in your training, and how to use it for maximal success
• Wil’s “Fix it Framework”  – or what do do when things aren’t going your way!
• How identity and self-perception influence athletic success
• A discussion on different types of lifters (ie low motivation, struggles on game day, etc.) and how to manage them
• Arousal: Finding the sweet spot so you perform at your best
• 1 or 2 things that everyone who listens can use and apply TODAY to get more out of their time in the gym!

Related Links:

• Wil Fleming on IG
• Strong Mind Book
• The Mastery App

Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates!

Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds performance hardware and software the right way.

Their dual wireless force plates give you the most accurate, real-time data on athletic performance.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths, weaknesses and readiness for that day’s training session.

Their software is designed in house and continually updated to ensure the interface is clean, intuitive and easy to use, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And Hawkin Dynamics is built around their customers and provide industry-leading support and training services to ensure you get the most out of their solutions.

With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level.

To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post Earned Confidence, Fix it Frameworks and Buildng a High-Performance Mindset with Wil Fleming appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

Whether it’s due to the increased pace of play, stronger and more explosive athletes, or poor management of the training and recovery process, it should come as no surprise that soft-tissue injuries are on the rise.

And if you’ve ever worked in soccer or basketball, you know that hamstring strains and groin pulls can easily shut your athletes down for weeks – or even MONTHS.

So what kinds of things can WE do as trainers, coaches or even rehab professionals to address these issues?

Well from his roots as a professional motoscross driver, to working with elite, International-level soccer players, Ian Oscar Katanec has a unique perspective on athletic development and injuries.

Not only is he a hands-on manual therapist – which is a really rigorous and intensive program in Slovenia – but also a strength coach, so he really sees all sides of the rehab-training continuum.

And in this episode, we’re going to try and figure out why we’re seeing so many hamstring and groin pulls in sports!

Quotable Quotes:

When things get hard, you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be, so keep going

 

It’s not about doing exercises again, it’s about doing them the right way

 

The best way to stay fit is to go after something, even when you’re busy.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Ian’s unique journey from professional motocross to manual therapist, coach and business owner.
• Why biomechanics are such a foundational area to learn, whether you’re focused on injury-reduction or sports performance.
• The story behind the Levo Belt, and why he created it to help people move and feel better.
• Some of the challenges he faced as the head strength and conditioning coach for an International-level soccer team.
• His thoughts on why we’re seeing so many hamstring strains and groin pulls in sports like soccer and basketball.
• An anatomical overview of the pelvis, and why the mantra of “more strength” isn’t always the answer!
• Areas OUTSIDE OF the hamstrings and groin you should probably focus on to get better results.
• The role manual therapy can play in improving performance and reducing injuries.
• Why there’s more to rehab than low-level “correctives,” and what he uses alongside those to improve buy-in and get better results!

Connect with Ian:

• Ian on Instagram
• Ian’s Website
• Levo Belt
• Levo Belt on IG

Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press!

Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?

It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world.

So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day.

Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking.

Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features.

And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.

Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.

So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.

Subscribe, Rate & Share

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

The post Hamstring Strains, Groins Pulls, and How to Stop Them with Ian Oskar Katanec appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

My friend it has been a CRAZY couple of weeks.

Short week last week with the holiday.

Short week THIS WEEK because I’m speaking at Andy and Luka’s Built to Last gym mastermind here in Nashville.

And believe it or not I was actually supposed to go out of town last week to onboard a new athlete, but he unfortunately got hurt – so I do get a little bit of a break.

So needless to say there’s been a lot going on, and that’s why I opted for a super duper mash-up episode for this week.

As I was prepping the show notes I was reminded of how many great guests I’ve had on lately, so I really hope you enjoy it!

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Courtney Delks on the questions to ask yourself and be intentional every day
• Brady Howe on the various practitioners who can help with mental health and wellness
• Joel Smith on the benefits of a mixed-methods approach to jump training
• Erica Mulholland on fueling strategies for young female athletes
• Christina Chu on supplements you should probably save your money on
• Andy McCloy on hiring people and building culture
• Jim Stoppani on caffeine intake and pre-workout supplements
• Ken Vick on the differences between shocks and springs
• Dr. John Rusin on the difference between coaches and fitness “influencers”
• Dave Gleason on why young athletes should sample many sports growing up

Level Up Your Exercise Selection and Technique with Whatsthatstrap!

Are you looking for ways to coach more effectively while cuing less?

Or getting your clients and athletes into the right position WITHOUT overwhelming them with 35 cues every set?

If so, you need to check out Whatsthatstrap!

What’s That Strap makes specialty cable machine attachments that are specifically designed for rotation and multidirectional movement.

The 3D Strap is amazing for driving separation between the hips and shoulders like you would in tennis, golf, baseball or even basketball, but it can also be used to resist rotation in standard weight room exercises like squats and lunges as well.

And while the 3D Strap is awesome, I also find myself using their chop handles all the time as well. Whether it’s for exercises like chops and lifts, or just using them as a bonus sled dragging attachment, I absolutely love their versatility.

To learn more about Whatsthatstrap or pick up a 3D Strap or chop handles, head over to WhatsThatStrap.com and use the discount code RTS at checkout to get free shipping on all US orders.

I know you’re going to love training with their attachments!

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Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post The Super Duper Mash-Up Episode (Winter 2025) appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

It seems like every day, we’re talking about a new athlete with a torn ACL.

Whether it’s the professional, collegiate, or high school ranks, it feels like torn ACL’s are now the rule versus the exception.

And while we can’t outright prevent these injuries, we can maximize any athletes comeback after they’ve happened – and that’s what we’re going to dive into today!

Dan Lorenz is the Director of Sports Medicine at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and OrthoKS in Lawrence, KS where he also serves as Program Director for the LMH Sports Physical Therapy Residency.

Over his distinguished career he’s also worked in the professional ranks for the Chicago White Sox, the Kansas City Chiefs, and in 2018, was recognized by the NSCA as the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Professional of the Year.

And in this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive into optimizing ACL rehab!

Quotable Quotes:

For every month you wait past six months, your risk of re-tear goes down 24% with each successive month.

 

Nothing ruins a great surgery more than bad rehab.

 

You have to trust the process. You have to do what is asked of you and make small goals.

 

It’s not about the calendar like timeframes. It’s objective criteria that you meet to pass.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Dan shares his journey from a suburban Chicago upbringing to becoming a sports med director.
• Why you shouldn’t rush into surgery after an ACL tear, and why pre-op treatment is so important.
• Dan’s thoughts on various ACL grafts, and the ones he’s seen the most success rehabbing.
• The difference between medical and physical clearance! (This is so important, PLEASE listen to this section if you’re coming back!)
• Opening the lines of communication between the athlete, parent, physician AND rehab professional to achieve a great outcome.
• The role BFR training can play both in ACL rehab, as well as for the older athlete with joint degeneration.
• Why BFR is a great modality when mechanical load drives an increase in pain or symptoms.
• Thoughts on ACL timelines and recovery – why every athlete is different and why waiting/slowing down could be the best thing you do!
• The mental aspects of recovery, and why we need to think about an athletes fear of re-injury and the importance of mental readiness.
• Finally, Dan’s advice to parents: “Don’t rush it,” underscoring the importance of patience in the recovery process.

Connect with Dan:

• Twitter/X
• LinkedIn

Related Links:

• ACL – RSI

Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic!

Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel?

Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes?

If so, you need to check out Train Heroic.

I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none.

To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic.

Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that.

So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.

Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!

The post The ACL Comeback: Rehab, Reconditioning & Return to Play with Dan Lorenz appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

I’m not joking when I say this podcast could easily be the most important thing you listen to this year.

Seriously – the advice I’m going to give you in this episode could easily be worth tens of thousands, if not HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars.

Unlike a lot of the influencer fitness pros and online “mentors,” I’m still working with and connecting to real coaches everyday.

And in this episode, I’m going to share the most common issues that real coaches like YOU are dealing with every single day.

So while they might not ALL apply to you, I guarantee a few of these are going to hit home.

Let’s do this!

Quotable Quotes:

Start with lifestyle design first. Your career should follow your lifestyle, not the other way around

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If it’s not a yes right now with enthusiasm, then it’s definitely gonna be a no down the line

—–

Be reflective of the impact you make on people’s lives every single day

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Why starting with the question “What kind of career do I want” may be the WRONG QUESTION.
• The power of living beneath your means (especially when you’re starting out).
• Arguably the most important non-training book you’ll ever read (don’t worry – it’s linked below!)
• The power of your coaching inner circle – and how to starting growing it today.
• Thought experiment: Are you taking care of yourself like you tell your clients and athletes to?
• Why you should seriously consider outsourcing certain elements of your health and wellness.
• How to recover like a pro.
• Are you a people pleaser? Trying to change your ways? If so, learn how I’ve started saying “No” more.
• Why I’ve tried to curate my social media more and more over the years.
• How to make every single day you coach a little bit better!

Related Links:

• Profit First book

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Do you have young athletes?

Work with young athletes?

Or just want to learn more about what young athletes are up against these days when it comes to their training, recovery and mindset?

If so, you’re going to love today’s episode with Dave Gleason!

Dave has been coaching young athletes for over 3 decades and is the former owner of one of the most recognized youth training facilities in the world.

He has worked with thousands of athletes ranging from the shy six-year-old to all-stars at the professional level.

Finally, he’s an acclaimed international presenter on coaching and youth fitness, and widely regarded as the fitness industry’s ‘go-to guy’ for coaching kids ages 6-14.

And in this episode, we’re going to talk about what kids are up against these days, and give you practical strategies to get them back on the right track!

Quotable Quotes:

I always feel like we’re right where we’re supposed to be in life, whether we realize it or not.

 

The comeback is always better than the setback; your injury doesn’t define you.

 

You’re not going to be able to help everyone, but you can help every ONE.

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• Dave’s journey from D2 soccer player to renowned strength and conditioning coach.
• What he’s seeing as a coach, and the issues his athletes are struggling with.
• Navigating the balance between “FOMO” workouts and being under-recovered.
• Why it’s so critical to help athletes develop a positive relationship with working out (and the weight room as a whole).
• How Dave helps coaches and athletes better understand the high-pressure youth sports landscape.
• Why he didn’t allow his son to specialize early in soccer, and the struggles that came along with that.
• The power of helping athletes have a “positive exit” from sports.
• Dave’s thoughts on how to build more resilient and robust athletes.
• The role of curiosity and constantly asking questions during your journey.
• How he helps athletes who have torn their ACL get back to 100% and feeling great again!

Connect with Dave:

• Instagram
• Facebook

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Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?

It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world.

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And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.

Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.

So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.

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