logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2020
1h 20m

194: Rachel Balkovec on High Performance...

Joel Smith, Just-Fly-Sports.com
About this episode
Today’s episode features Rachel Balvokec, a professional baseball hitting coach working with the New York Yankees.  Rachel made headlines when she become a minor league strength and conditioning coordinator and coach for the St Louis Cardinals from 2011-15.  Rachel also has experience working with the Houston Astros, as well as the Dutch national baseball an ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
484: Manuel Buitrago on Olympic Lifting, Pressure Mechanics and Explosive Athleticism
Today’s guest is Manuel Buitrago. Manuel is a PhD, along with being the founder and director of MaStrength, a global education brand dedicated to authentic Chinese weightlifting. Since launching MaStrength in 2014, he’s taught 100+ seminars worldwide, authored Chinese Weightlifti ... Show More
1h 27m
Oct 2
483: Jack Barry on Confidence and the Art of Instinctive Athleticism
Today’s guest is Jack Barry. Jack is the founder of JB Performance and a former ABCA DIII All-American (York College, 2021) who played at Salisbury University. After college, he worked at Tread Athletics, then built a remote+in-person coaching model. Jack has coached athletes fro ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 25
482: Romain Tourillon on Forefoot Training, Toe Strength, and Athletic Development
Today’s guest is Romain Tourillon. Romain is a sports physiotherapist and researcher specializing in the foot–ankle complex, with clinical leadership at the Swiss Olympic Medical Center, La Tour Hospital (Geneva). His PhD at Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne examined foot musc ... Show More
1h 27m
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2025
Scott Harmatuk on Applying Basketball Immersion Concepts at the High School Level (EP362)
Exploring the real impact of Basketball Immersion on elite youth coaching with a coach who has completely transformed his approach to the game. Klein Collins High School head coach Scott Harmatuk discusses his journey since joining Basketball Immersion—how shifting away from trad ... Show More
53m 42s
Nov 2024
The Power of Early Resistance Training | Judd Lienhard
Raising Healthy AthletesIn this enlightening episode of the Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, we dive deep into the world of youth training and the crucial role it plays in long-term health and athletic development. Joined by Judd Leinhard, former Army Ranger, collegiate lineman, and expe ... Show More
1h 40m
Sep 3
Mark Upton on Better Coaching and Skill Development (EP388)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, ShootXP founder and skill acquisition expert Mark Upton joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on better coaching and skill development.Mark Upton is a globally respected coaching and skill acquisition expert with over two ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 3
EP 207: Building A Successful Coaching Career, What Is a Coaching First Gym, and Social Media BS w/ Andy McCloy
It’s always a pleasure to have my brother and business partner in Built To Last Gym Mentorship Andy McCloy on the podcast, where we get to talk about coaching, gyms, and the industry. Andy McCloy is the owner and founder of BCI Sports Performance and Fitness in Madison, Alabama. ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2024
Krista Gerlich on Defensive Concepts (EP336)
Texas Tech head coach Krista Gerlich joins the Basketball Podcast to share defensive concepts, techniques and drills.With a career coaching record that includes over 347 wins, Krista Gerlich brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the program. A form ... Show More
54 m
Feb 2025
David Rebibo on Harvard Westlake's Championship Formula (EP361)
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Harvard-Westlake head coach David Rebibo joins the Basketball Podcast to share Harvard-Westlake's championship formula.David Rebibo has transformed Harvard-Westlake into a national powerhouse and established himself as one of the p ... Show More
44m 57s
Jun 2024
Sports Psychology Coaching for Athletes
Sport psychology coaching is a way for athletes to improve their performance by developing stronger mental skills. It is also a way for them to overcome mental game challenges that are holding them back and keeping them from enjoying their sport. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental perfo ... Show More
12m 1s
Mar 2025
GRIT: THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE - Powerful Motivational Speeches
Grit is the power of passion and perserverance. It's characterized by sustained effort and commitment to a goal despite setbacks or difficulties. It's the ability to GRIND despite not seeing the gains right away. You can find this speech and other great motivation on the Mindset ... Show More
9m 39s
Sep 12
Sports Psychologist, Dr. Pippa Grange: How to Overcome the Fear of Not Being Good Enough
Pippa Grange has spent years working behind the scenes in elite sport, guiding some of the biggest names and teams to perform at their best when it matters most. As a sports psychologist and culture coach, she’s best known for helping shift the mentality of the England national f ... Show More
41m 3s
Jul 27
411: Coaching Confessions: Celebrate the Cringe in Your Coaching Journey
JP Nerbun and Nate Sanderson shared personal anecdotes from their coaching careers, discussing initial successes, humorous mistakes, and impactful learning experiences. They reflected on how their coaching philosophies evolved from a naive, highly intense approach to a more balan ... Show More
40m 16s