Apr 17

What Science Says About Shooting Through Fatigue

In this solo episode, Coleman Ayers breaks down a fascinating research study on fatigue and shooting performance, turning complex science into practical takeaways for coaches. Using the study “Basketball Fatigue Impact on Kinematic Parameters and Three-Point Shooting Accuracy”, C ... Show More

23m 52s

Apr 2

Stuart Armstrong on Talent Identification, Development, Ecological Dynamics and much more

In this episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, Tyler Clark sits down with Stuart Armstrong to explore one of the most misunderstood concepts in coaching: talent. Stuart breaks down why most systems confuse early ability with long-term potential, introducing his “talent equa ... Show More

1h 8m

Mar 23

Justin Cooper (@j.coophoops) on a Holistic Approach to Player Development, In-Season vs Off-Season Training, The Importance of Environment & More!

In this episode, we sit down player development coach Justin Cooper to unpack what player development really means, beyond drills and workouts. Justin shares his holistic philosophy of meeting each athlete where they are, empowering them to take ownership of their growth, and ble ... Show More

1h 24m

Mar 2022

Dan Cleather on The Truth on “Force Absorption”, Deceleration and Triple-Extension in Sports Training

Today’s show is with coach and educator, Dan Cleather. Dan is a reader in strength and conditioning and the programme director of the MSc in strength and conditioning at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK. Dan began coaching at Cal State Long Beach, and then worked at the Eng ... Show More

1h 7m

Jan 2021

238: Alex Brooker and Mike Guadango on The Power of Belief, Placebo Effects in Training-Rehab and Becoming Your Own Coaching Superhero

Our guests today are Mike Guadango and Alex Brooker. Mike and Alex (“Brooker”) met when Alex interned for Mike at DeFranco’s gym a decade ago, and they now have a podcast together, “The Mike and Brooker Show”, in addition to their coaching careers. Alex is the owner and opera ... Show More

1h 22m

Feb 2022

Boo Schexnayder on The Intelligent Simplification of Speed, Power and Skill in the Training Process

Today’s show is with Boo Schexnayder. Boo is a current strength coach and former jumps coach at Louisiana State University, and is regarded internationally as a leading authority in training design. Boo has been a two-time previous guest on the podcast talking about speed and p ... Show More

1h 2m

May 2025

402: Evolve or Erode: Changing Without Losing Your Edge

Is true growth about shedding your old self, or refining what's already there? JP Nerbun, Nate Sanderson, and Betsy Butterick dive deep into this fascinating question on the Coaching Culture Podcast. Using the intense spotlight on coaches like Dan Hurley as a springboard, we disc ... Show More

40m 10s

Feb 2022

Nick Winkelman on Dynamics of a Meaningful Learning Process in Athletic Development

Today’s show is with Nick Winkelman. Nick is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Prior to working for Irish Rugby, Nick was the director of education for EXOS. Nick is an internationally recognized speaker on human performance and coac ... Show More

1h 4m

May 2023

359: Dan John on “Snapacity” and the 3P’s of Muscle-Action in Explosive Athletic Movement

Today’s podcast features coach, writer and educator, Dan John. Dan is a best-selling author in the field of strength training and fitness, with his most recent work being the “Easy Strength Omni-Book”. He is known for his ability to transfer complex material into actionable wis ... Show More

1h 7m

Mar 2023

351: Sam Portland on Player Archetypes and Assessing “Speed Age” in the Conversation of Coaching

Today’s guest is athletic performance coach and consultant, Sam Portland. Sam has had a lengthy career in professional sport, and is the creator of “Speed Gate Golf” and the Sports Speed System. Sam provides mentorship and education to coaches, athletes and teams looking to furt ... Show More

1h 22m

Dec 2020

234: Dan John on The Art of Letting Go, Relaxation, and Conquering the “Monkey Brain” in Power Performance

Our guest today is Dan John who is a strength coach, track coach, master’s track athlete, best-selling author, and all around sage of wisdom on all-things strength training for athletics and life itself. Dan’s work has been profoundly impactful on my coaching, and training pra ... Show More

1h 6m

Nov 2021

Logan Christopher on Critical Mental Training Concepts and Athlete Learning Styles

Our guest for today’s show is Logan Christopher. Logan is a strongman, author, owner of Legendary Strength and CEO of Lost Empire Herbs. Logan previously appeared on episode 111 and episode 187, where he discussed mental training in depth, as well as the “6 layers” of strength. ... Show More

1h 5m

May 2021

#99 | Developing Leadership Skills with Dr. Danny Matta Part 2

<p>In this episode, Dillon and Mike sit down with Dr. Danny Matta to keep the discussion on leadership going! They also discuss how to overcome challenges as they arise, finding the balance between personal and work life, and how to value your service both personally and financia ... Show More

52m 1s

G-League Coach of the Year, Vitor Galvan...