The Starting Block Podcast

Dec 06 2024 107 ep. 39 mins 5
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At The Starting Block Podcast, we want to give you, THE ATHLETE, THE COACH & THE PARENT the tools to WIN both on and off the field. Our team brings over 65+ years of combined experience in Athletics, Fitness and Sports Medicine. Our mission is to help you win and build our communities by passing on our knowledge & experiences, as well as that of our colleagues across the world. Our areas of expertise include: strength training, rehabilitation from injuries, power & speed development, nutrition as well as the mental/spiritual side of athletics.

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Ep. 107: Q & A - Movement Mechanics, Chaos Training, GOATA/EVO

Dec 06 2024 35 mins  
In this weeks Q & A, John and Chris tackle: GOATA vs Movement: Back Chain Dominance in Sprinting Adding Load in TrainingGOATA & EvoChaos Training *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You

Ep. 106: Ryan Paul - New Athlete

Nov 14 2024 60 mins  
In this week's guest interview, we welcome Ryan Paul, Founder of New Athlete. Located in Vancouver, Washington, New Athlete is one of the premier sport performance facilities in the country. Ryan and his team have produced some of the most elite talent to ever come out of the Northwest part of the United States. In this episode, Ryan shares his approach and philosophy to athletic d

Ep. 105: Dr. Rob Luckey, Part II - Concussions & Athletic Performance

Oct 22 2024 53 mins  
In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are rejoined by Dr. Rob Luckey of Pittsford Performance Care. The guys discuss the complexities of athletic development, focusing on the increasing prevalence of concussions in youth sports. They explore the factors contributing to this rise, including changes in training intensity, nutrition and the impact of screen time on brain heal

Ep. 104 - Dr. Alexis Cowan - The Importance of Light in Athletic Performance & Health

Oct 08 2024 59 mins  
In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are joined by Dr. Alexis Cowan; PhD from Princeton and Host of the "Undoctrinate Yourself" podcast. The crew discusses the importance of light in athletic performance and overall health, as Dr. Cowan explains how the modern indoor light environment, which is enriched in blue light, can negatively impact mitochondrial function and overa

Ep. 103 - Tony Holler - "Feed the Cats"

Sep 17 2024 54 mins  
In this week's guest interview we welcome Coach Tony Holler. Tony is one of the most highly regarded and sought after speed coaches in the world. His program "Feed The Cats" revolutionized speed and sprint training.In this episode we cover:Tony's Book & ApproachFeed the Cats Challenges in Youth SportsThe Atomic Speed WorkoutThe Role of Lifting for Speed & Much More!In you g

Ep. 102: Friday Fire & Facts - Censorship Everywhere

Aug 30 2024 32 mins  
In this Friday Fire & Fact episode, John and Chris discuss censorship, misinformation and how what we're witnessing in our own country relates to the industries we work in. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be mis

Ep. 101: Josh Richardson & Luke Schultheiss - Velocity Athletic Development

Aug 13 2024 61 mins  
In this week's guest interview John & Chris are joined by Josh Richardson (CEO) & Luke Schultheiss (Director of Athletic Development) of Velocity Athletic Development in Canton, GA. Josh and Luke share their company's approach to providing a 360 degree experience for their athletes. Topics include: using force velocity profiling, various load management techniques &

Ep. 100: Q & A - Minimizing Bicep Soreness in Throwers & What Separates the Good From World Class Athletes

Jul 30 2024 28 mins  
In this week's Q & A, John and Chris answer your questions about:Bicep soreness in a throwers; can I still train size and not lose function?What separates good athletes from world class athletes? *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice

Ep. 99: Guest Interview: Elliot Young

Jul 10 2024 52 mins  
In this week's guest interview, John & Chris are joined by one of John's earliest mentors, Elliot Young. Elliot was a former collegiate track athlete and Olympic Decathlete. Elliot introduced John to the world of elite performance training, and introduced him to many of the great names in our industry; including Dr. John Pietila and many more. "This episode is dedicated to Elli

Ep. 98: Athlete Spotlight - Xavier Rivas; Ole Miss Pitcher

Jun 22 2024 47 mins  
In this episode, John and Chris are joined by Ole Miss pitcher Xavier Rivas. Xavier shares his story to becoming Ole Miss's Friday starter, his time with John at ELP as well as the lessons and experiences he's learned along the way! *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is n