GAINcast with Vern Gambetta
Athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta dives into one training question each episode. Presented by HMMR Media.
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281: Presentation zen (with Garr Reynolds)
04/15/2024
281: Presentation zen (with Garr Reynolds)
Communication is the cornerstone of coaching. Garr Reynold's best-selling book Presentation Zen explains how to reach the audience through simplicity and storytelling. He joins us on this weeks' GAINcast to discuss how these lessons can be helpful for coaches as well, including insights on editing, simplicity, material, and methods. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can learn more from Reynolds on his , including . His book is also highly recommended. You can also follow him on X (). Some more insights on communication up on HMMR Media: , on coaching cues, , and with teacher Doug Lemov. Communication was also our .
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280: Training trends and current events
03/11/2024
280: Training trends and current events
On this week's episode we discuss some recent training trends and current events, including the World Indoor Championships, competition scheduling in an Olympic year, zone 2 training, the NFL combine, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Our is online, including several weekend workshops. Sign up and we'll see you there.
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279: Athlete profiling (with Jason Hettler)
02/05/2024
279: Athlete profiling (with Jason Hettler)
What sport you play is different than how you play that sport. In the game of tennis, for example, vastly different styles of play emerge, which require a different approach to preapre for. On this week's GAINcast Jason Hettler of IMG Academy Tennis explains their process of profiling athletes, matching to game style, and individualizing training. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can learn more about Hettler on his or follow him on Instagram (). Gareth Sandford has also shared some great examples of the athlete profiling for tennis on Instagram and . To develop the athlete profiling system, Hettler worked together with Johnny Parkes, Joe Eisenmann, and Gareth Sandford. All have been previous guests. Parkes was on and and also is a on this site. Eisenmann was on . Sandford was on . Hettler's former colleagues at Altis have also been on the HMMR Podcast previously. Stuart McMillan was on and Dan Pfaff was on on as well as two written interviews and .
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278: The New Year's roundtable
01/08/2024
278: The New Year's roundtable
To kick of 2024 we're putting together a spectacular roundtable featuring guests Dr. Michael Joyner, Grace Golden, and Randy Ballard. We take a look back at trends from 2023, as well as what we see ahead in 2024. In addition we dive into the value of tribes, rethinking monitoring, soft skills, and much more to kick off the year. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2023 (), 2022 (), 2021 (), 2019 (), 2018 (), and 2017 (). Montioring was also a topic that came up several times. This was also covered on with Aaron Coutts and Franco Impellizzeri.
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277: Books, travels, and Olympic preparations
12/04/2023
277: Books, travels, and Olympic preparations
On this week's GAINcast Vern shares his top 6 books of 2023, key insights after recent travels to Europe and Australia, plus thoughts as we look ahead at preparing for the 2024 Olympics. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Book recommendations mentioned in this episode: by Rick Rubin by Aki Hintsa and Oskari Saari by Adam Grant by Shane Parrish by Jeffrey Pfeffer by Ozan Varol Vern discussed his top books of 2022 and 2021 on and on . You can also read his book lists from , , and . There's more from Adam Gran recently: a good interview with and recent on teaching. Other individuals discussed on this podcast have perviously been guests, including Ellyse Perry on , Nick Lumley on (more from Nick ), and John Pryor on and . Also discussed was the talent identification research of .
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276: Thoughts on strength
11/06/2023
276: Thoughts on strength
A recent interview on HMMR Media shared some of the weight room numbers of the hammer throw world champion. After hearing them, everyone asked: how can a champion be so weak? Strength is complex. Strength is contextual. On this week’s podcast we share some ideas about the role of strength in athletic performance, transfer of strength, training strength, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We kicked off the episode by talking about Ethan Katzberg. We recently and interviewed his coach on . Our also summarized the magnitude of his success this summer. Vern has also written a lot about strength including a , some , and a multi-part series on the evolution of his thoughts on the topic: , , , , , and .
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275: Championship behaviors (with Hugh McCutcheon)
10/01/2023
275: Championship behaviors (with Hugh McCutcheon)
Championship results require championship behaviors from both athletes and coaches. Having guided multiple men's and women's teams at the highest levels, volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon knows a thing or two about what championships behaviors are. On this week's GAINcast he joins us to share his input on finding intention, putting skill acquisition into practice, coaching, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can learn more about McCutcheon's background in his . If you like this podcast, we highly recommend his recent book . Coach Clay Erro has talked more in detail about the role of rules in coaching. Our has a detailed presentation from him on the topic. Erro was also a guest on , where he discussed similar topics. Wade Gilbert was mentioned as another top expert on championship behaviors. He presented in (), as well as discussions on and . We mentioned a couple of New York Times essays over the years on flow and focus. Most recently climber and philosopher Francis Sanzaro wrote about "" and philosopher and former dancer Barabara Montero's "." We also wrote some comments on Montero's work
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274: Lessons learned
08/14/2023
274: Lessons learned
We take a look at some current events and current happenings in our own training to reflect on some lessons learned on this week's GAINcast. To start with we debrief the USWNT's disappointing performance at the World Cup, before sharing lessons on how to best draw parallels from past experiences to working with new sports, including some examples from new sports we've been introduced to in the last year. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. GAIN Swimming will also take place from September 15 to 17. You can . On the last episode, we discussed another topic relating to the women's World Cup: . View our for more about preparing and coaching sports like soccer, rugby, and more.
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273: The ACL
07/31/2023
273: The ACL
The start of the recent women's World Cup in soccer has turned focus to the rash of ACL injuries in the sport, and the particular impact it has had on female players. On this week's GAINcast Vern looks at the structure of the knee, risk factors for injuries, and what coaches can do to help reverse trends for women and men. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The New York Times recently published a nice article on the . Our friend Dean Benton also shared his thoughts recently on . Benton has also written detailed articles on and on HMMR Media as well. Injuries have been a topic several times on the show, including recent , as well as on injury prevention and on injury explosion.
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272: Beyond dichotomies (with Kevin Becker)
07/10/2023
272: Beyond dichotomies (with Kevin Becker)
We live in the age of polarization. We get into long debates about whether things are black or white, but when it comes to topics like training and motor learning, the reality is often a shade of grey. Professor Kevin Becker is looking to create a conversation beyond dichotomies. On this week's GAINcast he shares some ideas around motor learning and attentional focus that attempt to color in the areas in between. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by and by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can read more research from Becker on and his . You can also follow him on Instagram (). You can learn more from Becker in his where he shares ideas on attentional focus, optimal feedback strategies, constraints in training, and more. GAIN members can also watch his past . Becker has also previously been a guest on and where he discussed feedback and cues and planning sessions for learning. Visit our page for more on motor learning, including many articles and videos about Frans Bosch’s approach to motor learning.
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271: Lessons from GAIN
06/26/2023
271: Lessons from GAIN
This year's GAIN has come and gone and what an experience it was. On this week's GAINcast Vern and Martin share the biggest learnings at this year's GAIN. Plus they discuss in detail the key characteristics of a training system. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Nick Garcia's presentation from from GAIN 2023 can be listened to on last week's HMMR Podcast , including some highlights from this year's GAIN. Many of the GAIN faculty mentioned have also been on past GAINcasts. For example you can listen to Paul Kilgannon on , Grace Golden on , and Travis Knight on .
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270: Competition skills
06/12/2023
270: Competition skills
Just like other parts of sport, competing is a skill that can be trained. On this week's GAINcast we explore what makes up the skill of competing and how to best train it. In addition we discuss the winning difference, creativity, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Competing has also been covered from different angles on (role of competition in development), (competition management), and (from training to competition).
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269: Force and sprinting (with Dan Cleather and Jon Goodwin)
05/29/2023
269: Force and sprinting (with Dan Cleather and Jon Goodwin)
Why are some athletes faster than others? And how do we make athletes faster? In their new book Dan Cleather and Jon Goodwin argue that the answer begins and ends with a consideration of force production. Both of them join this week's podcast to discuss key drivers in sprint performance, what factors are modifiable, and how we often get distracted from what really matters. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can follow them both on Twitter: Cleather () and Goodwin (). Their latest book is . Cleather has also written and . Here's a full overview of . On Professor Peter Weyand discussed the difference makers in speed and his lab's research. Former lab member Ken Clark was also a guest on talking about linear speed, and talking about multi-directional speed. Recent graduate Emily McClelland was also on . On the topic on evaluating science, Peter Weyand also contributed a . Vern has also shared some tips you can use to . This was also a topic we discussed on . And Craig Pickering provided a great introduction to sports science in a series of articles for the site on , , , and . For more from Pickering browse the Sports Science Monthly where he breaks down the latest research in terms coaches can use.
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268: Implements and injuries
05/15/2023
268: Implements and injuries
Another baseball season is underway and, once again, the injuries are piling up. On this week’s GAINcast we speculate about what might be causing the injuries, how training is related to injuries, and where using heavy and light implements can go right or wrong. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. For more on the topic of baseball, listen to with pitching coach Paul Davis. Over we also talked with Driveline Baseball’s founder Kyle Body. Injuries have been a topic several times on the show, including on injury prevention and on injury explosion. Throwing different implements was discussed a little on our with Bogdan Poprawski. In addition, covered the topic. Nick Garcia’s master’s thesis covered training for the shot put and took a close look at the training methods of top coaches and their use of different implements. In a series of posts he talks about , , . While not as detailed, I also looked at the benefits of light and heavy hammers in a series of posts: and .
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267: From east to west (with Bogdan Poprawski)
05/01/2023
267: From east to west (with Bogdan Poprawski)
The 1980s were a time of global awakening in track and field. As coaches experimented with new training methods, ideas started spreading all over the blog. Coach Bogdan Poprawski was at the center of that process, moving as a young coach from Poland to Canada and helping Gerard Mach set up a new system. On this week's GAINcast he joins us to share some stories about becoming a coach in a different era and culture, the transition to Canada, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can read more about Poprawski's journey in his recent series of . For more about Gerard Mach, his journey, and his famous sprint drills, read .
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266: Training camp (with Chris Webb)
04/17/2023
266: Training camp (with Chris Webb)
The training camp is an integral part of the training process in many sports. But how can you get the most out of it? On this week's GAINcast we share ideas around planning training camps to get the most out of them with swim coach Chris Webb. In addition, we look at optimal planning of multiple short training sessions, strategies to increase training quality, how much warmup is needed, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can learn more from Webb and GAIN Swimming on Instagram (), Twitter (), or the . Webb was also a guest on about swimming, and on the champion’s choice. Some of the other coaches referenced in this episode: , and his concept, , and .
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265: Creating better movers (with Rene Wormhoudt)
04/03/2023
265: Creating better movers (with Rene Wormhoudt)
Being a better mover solves a lot of problems: it makes it easier to pick up skills and adapt to new situations, which also helps reduce the risk of injury and increase the level of performance. Rather than focusing on your next injury prevention exercise, most athletes would be better off just becoming better overall movers. Dutch national football team coach René Wormhoudt joins this week's GAINcast to discuss his training approach which builds upon this philosophy for both youth athletes and the world's top athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can follow Wormhoudt on Twitter (). You can also learn more about Athletic Skills Model on , Twitter () and Instagram (). Wormhoudt's book also goes into much more detail on many of the topics covered in this episode.
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264: Redefining LTAD (with Joe Eisenmann)
03/20/2023
264: Redefining LTAD (with Joe Eisenmann)
Long-term athlete development models are often packaged with convincing narratives and buzzwords. But they're also full of a few myths as well. Dr. Joe Eisenmann's career has combined his academic interests in pediatric physiology with his practical experiences in youth coaching. Combined he's helped bring some common sense to the topic of LTAD. On this week's podcast he talks about some of the history and misconceptions of LTAD, as well as his own approach to the area. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can follow Eisenmann on Twitter (). You can also learn more about him on and for frequent updates and essays. in the share's 's approach to understanding and putting LTAD into practice. We discussed LTAD on and also shared some thoughts with Donie Fox on the topic on the recent . looked at talent development and Paula Jardine joined us on to look at talent identification. On we looked at going beyond pathways with James Marshall. Vern has written about LTAD several times: and how
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263: Odds and ends
03/06/2023
263: Odds and ends
Competition season is starting up again in many sports. We start this week's GAINcast off by looking at how to best structure training in the days before a competition and how to learn what works best for your individual athletes. In addition we also talk about pre-meet workouts, psychological preparation, GPS data, single-factor models, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. A few other resources mentioned on this episode: by Nick Tiller, Bogdan Poprawski's . and more from Dr. Michael Joyner on .
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262: The sprint lab (with Emily McClelland)
02/20/2023
262: The sprint lab (with Emily McClelland)
The SMU Locomotor Performance Lab is at the cutting edge of researching practical questions on sprinting and jumping. On this week's GAINcast Emily McClelland joins us to discuss her latest research on vertical jumping and sex differences in short sprints. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Learn about the and read . You can also follow McClelland on Twitter (). You can read more about her work on , , and . Lab director Dr. Peter Weyand was also a guest on , where he discussed his background and research on speed. Former lab member Ken Clark was also a guest on talking about linear speed, and talking about multi-directional speed.
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261: Building and rebuilding the amateur athlete (with Donie Fox)
02/06/2023
261: Building and rebuilding the amateur athlete (with Donie Fox)
We often talk about developing elite athletes, but the amateur sporting world is even bigger and more demanding in many ways. On this week's GAINcast coach and physiotherapist Donie Fox joins us to discuss how his team have implemented athletic development structure into their local GAA club. In addition we discuss the differences between building and rebuilding athletes, and how the mental side of physiotherapy is the real difference maker. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. For more from Fox, you can follow him on Instagram () or Twitter (). He also contributes to HMMR Media. You can , and keep an eye out for a series of articles coming up on rehabilitation this month. Fox was also a guest on HMMR Podcast to discuss many facets of rehabilitation, including assessment, variation, shapes, and more. Fox was also a contributor to our roundtable discussions on and . Also check out , the podcast he co-hosts with fellow HMMR contributor .
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260: The network
01/23/2023
260: The network
GAIN stands for the Gambetta Athletic Improvement Network. Most people think it is all about Gambetta, but the Network is the most important word in GAIN. On this week's GAINcast, three original GAIN members join us to discuss the power of mentorship, and how the network has evolved their own coaching careers, and some lessons learned from past GAIN events. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. For more about the history of GAIN, daily structure, and what it is about check out . You can follow all three guests on social media: and on Twitter and on Instagram.
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259: Top books of 2022
01/09/2023
259: Top books of 2022
Vern is a notorious reader on a wide range of topics. On this week's GAIN cast he looks back at his top books of 2022, breaking down more than 20 titles for listeners. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and . We are also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We recorded a similar episode last year on looking at Vern's top books of 2021. Read more about Vern's . You can also see Vern’s list , and . Craig Pickering also writes about his favorite books each year. Take a look at his and .
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258: State of the sport (with Nick Garcia)
12/26/2022
258: State of the sport (with Nick Garcia)
The year is coming to end, which means it is time for our annual combined episode of the and to discuss the state of training for sports. We share highlights from our favorite episodes of the year, discuss training trends like isometrics, microdosing vs. split training, and what we'll be trying out in 2023. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . Prior GAIN attendees can to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We recorded similar episodes to kick off 2022 (), 2021 (), 2019 (), 2018 (), and 2017 (). Some of our favorite GAINcast episodes of 2022: with Bill Knowles, with Jeremy Fischer, with Warren Young, and with Rob Gray. Some of our favorite HMMR Podcast episodes of 2022: and with John Smith, with Kara and Russ Winger, with Mitch Courser, with Andy Bloom, with Lance Deal, and with James de Lacey.
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257: Rethinking agility (with Bill Knowles)
12/12/2022
257: Rethinking agility (with Bill Knowles)
The debate about the transfer of change of direction and agility training is a bit like the debate about general and specific training. Specificity is a critical factor, but not all general training is the same. And specific training can also be counterproductive if you don’t understand what you’re training for. On this weeks GAINcast, Bill Knowles joins us to discuss how he sees the spectrum of agility training and how a purposeful approach can improve performance all along the spectrum. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . Prior GAIN attendees can to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can also learn more about Knowles Athletic on their , Twitter () and on their Instagram (). Bill Knowles was a guest on , as well as . You can get a look at him coaching in action in . For more resources on agility and change of direction training, . This includes a great article about the by Warren Young, an , our , and much more. We referenced the research of Damian Harper in regards to deceleration. You can find his articles and more .
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256: Live Q&A
11/28/2022
256: Live Q&A
On Vern's recent visit to Switzerland we did a live Q&A, answering questions and exchanging ideas on a variety of topics including: measuring strength, building connections, enhancing training transfer, best practices for combining different training methods, rethinking overload, strength training for endurance athletes, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . Prior GAIN attendees can to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We reference Swiss coach Jean-Pierre Egger several times in the questions. Check out , and you can .
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255: On testing
11/14/2022
255: On testing
Testing is a crucial part of the training and coaching process. On this episode of the GAINcast Vern walks through his approach to testing and shares his best practices, including a walk through of how he set up and implemented the testing program at the Chicago White Sox in the 1990s. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . Prior GAIN attendees can to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We discussed the 1990s White Sox testing protocol on this week's episode. You can . Two past episodes also discussed different aspects of testing: and . Also check out the recent for more on athlete journaling.
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254: In the water (with Kira Toussaint and Drew Kibler)
10/31/2022
254: In the water (with Kira Toussaint and Drew Kibler)
We often talk about training methods and culture with coaches, but the athlete's perspective is just as important. World class swimmers Kira Toussaint and Drew Kibler join this week's GAINcast to share their point of view. Both athletes utilize the GAIN dryland program and share their input on what they need to reach the podium and what drives the training environment in their own training group. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . Prior GAIN attendees can to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can follow Kibler () and Toussaint () on Instagram. Both Kibler and Toussaint's coaches have been guests on the GAINcast. On we sat down with the Carmel Swim Club stagg. on we talked with University of Tennessee coach Matt Kredich. Swimming has also been a central topic on and with Chris Webb, with swim physiotherapist Tom barton, and with former Michigan Jim Richardson. You can learn more from Webb and GAIN Swimming on Instagram (), Twitter (), or the .11222
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253: Journaling (with Paul Kilgannon)
10/17/2022
253: Journaling (with Paul Kilgannon)
The lost art of journaling is a great practice for any sportsperson, of any age. Coach and consultant Paul Kilgannon draws on his teaching background to help athletes develop good journaling habits to improve their performance. On this week's podcast he shares some tips to journal better, as well as his CARVER coaching framework. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . Prior GAIN attendees can to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can follow Kilgannon on Instagram () and Twitter (). You can , including , as well as learn more about his consulting and other services on his .
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252: On training
10/03/2022
252: On training
On this week's episode we jump into the trenches and look at some recent training trends, misconceptions, and ideas on planning. We also share some examples of good training we've seen first hand this summer. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: Further reading The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by . Prior GAIN attendees can to get continued access to the GAIN library and this year's talks. If you haven't been to GAIN before, series for access to 24 in-depth lectures on a variety of athletic development topics. We're also brought to you by HMMR Media. to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. We mentioned Vern's new morning walks project. You can see them all on Instagram (). We've also compiled the first 10 thoughts and . Our recent discussion on motor learning in session design with Kevin Becker on was discussed on this podcast. That was . On the topic of the pole vault, we recommend listening to this and learning more also from coach .
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