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Ted Butler — Making Athletes the Best They Can Possibly Be

VertiMax Vive

Release Date: 02/27/2019

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Ted Butler is the Owner, Operator and Trainer Extraordinaire at Operation Athlete in Lexington, Kentucky. He has become one of the most sought after trainers and sports performance coaches in the country. Ted specializes in training elite athletes and teams with his systems to create a unique premier athlete experience that focuses on making athletes the best they can possibly be.

 

On this episode hosted by Ned Arick, Ted shares more about how he got his start in the industry, his ideas and the experiences that have shaped him, and his unique systems that cater to each individual athlete he works with to get them to the top of their game.

 

Ted also dives into the importance of mindset and why it has become a game changer in the way that he works with and trains athletes. He and Ned discuss the mentality that exists in the sports performance industry and how his philosophy differs from it. Tune in to find out more about what sets Ted and Operation Athlete apart in the world of sports performance.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:37] Ned introduces his guest for this episode — Ted Butler.

[1:56] How did Ted get started in this industry?

[3:58] Ted shares his experience sneaking in to watch Tim Grover.

[5:27] Ted explains when he got the inspiration to start building his Operation Athlete systems.

[7:10] What does Ted's system look like?

[10:05] How does Ted place individual emphasis on each athlete he works with when he trains groups or teams?

[13:55] What role does mindset play in how Ted trains athletes?

[21:28] How does Ted get his athletes into the mindset they need to get better?

[26:46] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax.

[27:35] Ted shares more about some of his experiences growing up that help him relate to his athletes now.

[31:16] Where did Ted's mindset come from?

[35:30] Ted talks a little about his experience as a parent, and how that has influenced some of his systems, particularly in working with kids.

[39:35] Ted shares an anecdote that made him disappointed with the mentality of the sports performance industry.

[45:35] Ned and Ted discuss the importance of getting athletes to a certain point strength-wise, and then focusing on honing their skills in their sport.

[49:55] What are Ted's absolutes?

[53:04] When does Ted put on the Clark Kent outfit?

[54:28] There are different philosophies and strategies that work for different people.

[56:48] Ted is successful in business because he knows who he caters to.

[1:02:15] What is Ted most excited about in the next 6 months?

[1:04:34] Get in touch with Ted via his website or on social media.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

VertiMax

VertiMax on Facebook

VertiMax on Instagram

Ted Butler on Instagram

Ted Butler on Twitter

Operation Athlete

Tim Grover