The Coach U Podcast

Todays conversation features Julia Glanz R.D. - hormone nutritionist ALL FEMALE athletes need to listen to this conversation.  It is full of insights to help you throughout your menstruation cycle.  We cover the key points pertaining to training and nutrition during the menstruation cycle, how to maximizing gut microbiome health, relative energy deficiency (pertains to everyone) which is crucial for all athletes to understand, and much more! LIST OF TOPICS AND QUESTIONS!What is hormone nutrition?What does balancing hormones look like?How do you begin to balance your hormones?Could you break down estrogen, progesterone and testosterone?Training while on your cycleNutrition during cycleMental health impactsNutrients to have in your daily intakeTrack your cycleRelative Energy Deficiency in SportSocial media and its influence on people's decisionsFasting, where do you stand on it?Optimizing Gut HealthSome foods do not sit well with peopleTop 4 foods to promote a healthy gutWhat are some big factors that cause bloating?What is the importance of not starting with caffeine right away in the morning?Alcohol: how much is too much?Links for JuliaWebsite: https://juliaglanzlifestyle.com/serviceEbook: https://juliaglanzlifestyle.thinkific.com/courses/ebook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaglanz Links for Coach UCoach U PodcastBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!Facebook

In today's conversation we talk to Nate Shemtov, a fellow strength coach and entrepreneur.  His path has lead him to exactly where he intended.  Find out how Nate built his path by putting himself in the best positions he could and taking advantage of every single opportunity.   A couple of talking points include:"I left a really comfortable situation.""I want to make sure wherever I go, I am able to say I left it better than I found it.""I wasn't unhappy, I just had a vision and this was part of the journey." "Need to be able to improvise and have fun.""The type of conversations I want to have are more about being vulnerable as opposed to the x’s and o’s."Nate's contact info:Instagram - @Nateshemtov_coachCoach U info:Podcast - Coach U PodcastBrand U - Brand UInstagram - Catch me on InstagramYouTube - Free Content on YouTube!FB - Facebook

This episode features a conversation with Brandon McDaniel, the Vice President/Director of Player Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Brandon oversees a lot of departments including, but not limited to nutrition, physical therapy, performance training, scouting,  and athletic training.  All of these departments play a crucial role in helping the Dodgers players play at their highest levels.  Learn from Brandon as he breaks down what it takes to build a team environment, discusses how he has seen the training world evolve, and much more.  Bullet points- Making mistakes is part of the process- Learn by teaching and listening- Certifications don't mean anything without application and vice versa- Youth sports training and what actually matters- Fast does not = athletic- Training as a sport vs training for a sport- How to build a teamCoach U's InformationCoach U PodcastBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!Facebook

In the conversation with Mike Garrett, we talk all things business, the life of an entrepreneur, what he learned from watching his father lead 3000 men at a time for the United States Marine Corps, how to take ownership for yourself, and the reality of becoming great takes discipline and consistency.  We cover A LOT in this, but here are the bullet points.you want to be in an environment that brings the best out of youshowed up every daydid more than I was askedhand written messages have a ton of powersimplify missionsmall simple things go a long long waygive yourself the self motivationno one but U will create momentum for Utake ownership of every action you dohow you learn from failure and success is highy importanthow you respond to failure is going to make or break who you areknow when you need to be extroverted and introvertedif you can’t build relationships, you won’t have a team  Brand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

Dr. Ryan Chow show notesThis coversation is with Dr. Ryan Chow, DPT.  Ryan is a physical therapist.  He is the owner of Reload PT, located in New York City.   His clinic does not just do stem and heat.  They believe in teaching the foundations of movement in order to help their population accomplish their goals, whether to get back to the NFL, or to get rid of pain, Ryan and his team have a fantastic system in place to help their clients.  We cover A LOT in this, but here are the bullet points.Are we fragile?  No! Here is why.Setbacks will happen, but how do you deal with them?Can trainers or coaches make our clients fragile?Why trainers are assets to the medical fieldBuilding the resilient mindset is crucial for being consistentTraining our patients/clients with care and love firstWhy you must experiment with each person until you find what worksAthletic development and how to get the most out of your trainingWhy you need to know YOUR needs when it comes to trainingDr. Ryan Chow IGBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

This conversation features Nick Tintle, who is a world class lacrosse coach, former pro, and college player (University North Carolina).  He is on a mission to help others.  Nick has been through quite a lot in his life.  Listen in as he gives us insight into how he has taken the most painful times in his life and turn them into a positive outcome, by helping others.Nick shares his story about why he left lacrosse after college, and this all took place after he was drafted to play pro.   He has held onto this for 11 years and I can understand why. Nick Tintle (Coach Tintle)IG: @Coach_TintleOwner of Athletes Choice Sports Performance and fitness COLLEGE:2x all American UNC Chapel HillMVP of UNC team 2007Captain 2008 PRO:LXMPRO 2013-20152016 - 2018 Denver Outlaws2018 MLL champion with the Denver Outlaws 2019 PLL Archers lacrosse club Books Mind GymAtomic HabitsCoach U LinksCoach U PodcastGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

This episode features a conversation with Eric Chessen.  Eric created Autism Fitness, which is an educational company that teaches anyone working with the autistic community how to communicate, manage, train or teach the autistic population.   Eric also makes training equipment through his second company, Stronger Than U.  His main goal is to make more compact, yet super efficient equipment (made in the USA) that has multiple purposes while making storage a breeze.     Eric has been in the fitness industry for quite some time and has a lot of great knowledge to share, not to mention some awesome outlooks on communication, business, history, and the media.  Tune into this conversation with Eric Chessen! Eric Chessen InfoStronger Than U equipmentStronger Than U instagram pageAutism Fitness websiteCoach U's InformationCoach U PodcastGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

In this episode, I interview Dr. Frank Benedetto about his experiences throughout his career in the medical field.  He touches on why he thinks our medical system sucks and what he is doing to improve it.  Frank is a board certified physical therapist and has experienced unfortunate situations, both personally and professionally.  He talks about these experiences, one of which was his father dying, and in his eyes due to lack of care and understanding through our medical system.  This led him to rely on substances to function.  The most inspiring thing about this interview is exactly what he did to get away from these substances and even more so, creating the Honeybadger project.  The Honeybadger Project is about helping individuals in the health field, doctors, PT's, trainers, coaches, dietitians, etc., take charge of their own careers and to not rely on insurance companies.  Frank keeps it real and if you can handle that, then this an episode you need to listen to, especially if you are a health professional. Frank also works with UFC and MMA fighters, so if you are someone in this field looking to build your business, this is the man to talk to. To learn more about the Honeybadger Project, reach out to Frank and his team! Frank Benedetto's InformationLinkedInHoneybadger Facebook PageFrank's InstagramCoach U's InformationCoach U PodcastGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!Facebook

Blood Flow Restriction Training has attracted an increasing amount of attention in the last decade in the US. However, work has focused on rehabilitation from musculo-skeletal injuries and improvement in strength and fitness for Olympic and Professional athletes. It is recognized that regular exercise and good nutritional practice are the “medicines” for health and fitness. We can take the lessons from Olympians and incorporate them into our busy lives. We know that regular exercise mitigates the effects of many chronic diseases, but to do so, requires “doses” of exercise that many find impossible to do on a regular basis. Alas, there are a million reasons why we don’t incorporate regular exercise into our busy lives. BFR Training is well suited to providing “doable”, safe and effective, robust exercise in a short period of time (15 to 20 minutes), anywhere, anytime for all age groups. Regular BFR Training, with safe and effective equipment and protocols, is the solution for many of the chronic health problems of the nation. Leading BFR expert, Jim Stray-Gundersen, MD calls BFR “anti-aging” medicine. Over the past decade, Jim Stray-Gundersen, MD, has helped pioneer the use of, define the mechanisms of, and implement blood flow restriction training in the US and Europe. Stray-Gundersen saw first hand, the impact of the BFR Modality on the Olympians and the normal population he was training, for increasing power, strength, healing and recovery, improving bone density, improving lean body mass and a number of additional intricate physiologic improvements. Stray-Gundersen has done thousands of applications of BFR on various populations and is considered the leading medical doctor expert on BFR. He is co-founder and co-developer of B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Training Systems - a comprehensive BFR prodcut and training platform, that is based on Stray-Gundersen’s background and knowledge, designed for safety and efficacy for all populations to use to benefit from BFR mechanisms. Stray-Gundersen lectures and teaches/certifies Blood Flow Restriction Training Theory and Application to Physical Therapists, Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, Personal Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Professional Strength and Conditioning Coaches, members of the military and Special Forces, as well as the consumer. Stray-Gundersen has also dedicated his career to anti-doping, being the first to do invasive blood testing at the World Championships in Lahti, Finland, in 1989. He has worked with WADA, USADA and has developed the anti doping test called SAFE - SAFE and Fair Events iimplemented in 2002 Olympic Games, considered by some the most aggressive test to detect and deter doping in sport. Stray-Gundersen has served on international medical committees that include the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, International Biathlon Committee, International Ski Federation, the International Skating Union, and the International Cycling Federation Stray-Gundersen. He works with Special Forces, Marines, Army, Navy SEALs and currently serves as the sports science advisor for the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), and is the founder of the SG Performance Medicine Center in Park City, Utah.  B-Strong BFR Training Systems20% off at checkout with code: COACHU20 Coach U's InformationCoach U PodcastGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on Instagram

About our guest!Today’s guest is Will Waterman, who is the Head of performance and sports science for Proteus Motion.  He has been in the training industry for over 10 years in some capacity, including as a physical therapist and a strength coach.  Will is also a former athlete, where he competed at a national level for olympic weightlifting, as well as cycling and triathlons.What is Proteus?TECHNOLOGY HAS REVOLUTIONIZED THE HEALTH & FITNESS INDUSTRY, BUT STRENGTH & POWER STILL CAN’T BE MEASURED EFFECTIVELY. WHY?Because to measure strength and power for movements you perform in real life, you need forces in 3 dimensions. Equipment like free weights and cable machines can only provide forces in 1 or 2 dimensions.To unlock the next revolution in human performance and fitness technology requires a total reinvention of resistance training.Click to find out more --> Proteus MotionWill WatermanPT, DPT, OCS, PRC, COMT, CSCSWill Waterman is currently the Head of Performance and Sports Science at Proteus Motion. Before joining Proteus, Will practiced as a sports and orthopedic-focused physical therapist for 10 years which included roles as the head physical therapist with DePaul University’s D1 Athletes in Chicago, IL, Stanford Health Care in the Bay Area, as well as running his own PT consulting business. He received his B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia in 2007 before receiving his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the Medical College of Georgia in 2010. Will has pursued multiple specialties including board certifications as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association, his Postural Restoration Certification (PRC) from the Postural Restoration Institute, a certification as an Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) from the Ola Grimsby Institute, and a certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.As a self-described “body nerd”, Will has competed in numerous sports and athletic endeavors. He was a multi-sport youth athlete in Basketball, Football, Baseball, Wrestling, and Swimming. As is the case for many physical therapists, multiple injuries sparked his initial interest in physical therapy and training. During PT school, Will competed nationally in Olympic Weightlifting and more recently competed in Cycling as well as Triathlon at the national level. In addition to being a “body-nerd”, he is also a self-described “car-guy” that enjoys watching racing and taking his car to the track. He and his wife Jean are originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and enjoy traveling during their free time.Proteus MotionWill Waterman's InformationInstagramCoach U's InformationCoach U PodcastGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!Facebook

 Today’s episode features an awesome conversation I had with Dr. Craig Liebenson.  As you will come to find out, Dr. Liebenson is the director of LA sport and spine and he is the co-founder of first principles of movement.  Dr. Liebenson has a very curious mind, which is why I had to have him on for an interview. Our conversation revolves around human movement and health.  In this interview, we discuss how people get caught up in defending their biases or methods, why hurt doesn’t always equal harm, why coaches, doctors and trainers need to be agile, and why you need to gamify your training.  Dr. Liebenson has a very curious mind and follows a set of principles in order to help every client/patient, or student.  I love the way he approaches movement and overall human health.  Here are some big bullet points from our conversation- we don’t have all the answers, but we have the principles- finding the safe starting place- finding things they have trouble with = goals- wear and repair: bioplasticity- you need some stress- flares are part of the game- it’s easy to give people what they want but my job is to give them what they needDr. Liebenson's InformationInstagramFirst Principles of MovementLA Sport & Spinelinktr.eeCoach U's InformationCatch me on InstagramCoach U PodcastGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UFree Content on YouTube!#psychology #philosophy #life #uplifting #coaching #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mental #communication #communicate #love #learn #learning 

This is the second half of my conversation with Coach Justin Kavanaugh.  We discuss how he met Jason Rogers, the obstacles they faced, and how to break down a sprint.  Coach Justin Kavanaugh is a prolific sports performance coach, entrepreneur and high level business coach.  He has coached over 50,000 athletes and most recently went to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a coach of Jason Rogers.  In this episode we discuss topics on communication, energy, intention, self judgement, 3 rules to live life by, how to be a pro at anything you do, how to stop pretending we are all perfect, the olympics, and of course, the 5 phases of sprinting.You will walk away with A LOT of information that you can utilize in your coaching, business and your life.  LINKS!To sign up for the Stronger Experts Speed Certification, click the link below!https://www.strongerexperts.com/a/214...Coach Kav IGGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!Facebook

Coach Justin Kavanaugh is a prolific sports performance coach, entrepreneur and high level business coach.  He has coached over 50,000 athletes and most recently went to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a coach of Jason Rogers.  In this episode we discuss topics on communication, energy, intention, self judgement, 3 rules to live life by, how to be a pro at anything you do, how to stop pretending we are all perfect, the olympics, and of course, the 5 phases of sprinting.You will walk away with A LOT of information that you can utilize in your coaching, business and your life.  LINKS!To sign up for the Stronger Experts Speed Certification, click the link below!https://www.strongerexperts.com/a/214...Coach Kav IGGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!Facebook

Flip the script from a negative thought process to see the positives.  This is a science and just like working out, you need to push your limits and your capacity to train.  Start by being aware of your thoughts and then see which ones are negative.  See how many of those you can pull a positive from.  Remember, we can always learn something from every situation.Coach UCoach U's InformationGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

Honor U  We all have dreams and imaginations.  It’s part of the human experience.  We often associate dreams with fantasy and not often reality.  But we can bring our dreams to life.  If we shut down our dreams, we shut down who we are and what we have to give back to the world.   So why do we let our dreams wash away?  Why do we not take the limited amount of time on this planet and push towards what speaks to us internally?  What stops us?  We do.  Every single one of us is guilty of this. The problem I ran into is I was not doing things that fully aligned with me.  I would start a project with excitement, then I just quit.  I was constantly focused on things I was good at, but not what drove me. The act of starting and stopping kept me feeling stuck and unsure of who I was, and even more so clouded my own self image.  It’s amazing how we let the external world dictate our decisions.  We get so caught up in the worry of what others think, what others will say.  The truth is, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or says.  It really means nothing.    No one will ever know or understand our own experience.  That is why it is crucial that no matter what you do in life, you honor U.I define honoring U by firstly taking a look at what matters to U.  What do you love to do?  You  love to write?  You love to go fishing?  You love to paint?  Whatever it is, make it part of your life.  Getting away from who we are and what we love can be easy when we are taught to follow the herd.  Do not dim your light.  Shine that light brighter than ever.    Pull over for a second and look at your roadmap.  If you have felt lost or like you took a wrong turn, you don’t need to turn around, because that is the past.  You can take a look back to see what worked, but ultimately you need to focus on the now and what drives U because if you don’t, that piece of you will always be lost.  How do you know what drives you?  Write about it.  Think about your common things in life.  What comes up a lot?  What do you often think about?  What makes you smile inside and outside?  What gives you natural energy?  What adds value to your life? If we do not honor ourselves, no one else will be able to share in what we have to offer to this world and we all have something to give.  Coach U's InformationGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

Creativity runs through all of us but the problem is that we often are the first ones to shut down our ideas before they even get out into the world.  So my conversation today is with one of the most creative and talented people I know.  Jason Lautenschleger, the VP of Development for Adam Levine’s 222 Productions and Founder of Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment and he tells his story about what it's like to be an entrepreneur and the trials he faced while building multiple businesses.   We take a dive into multiple topics including: how to deal with the overwhelm, what do to when you feel stuck, making your default setting a positive mindset vs jumping straight to negativity, how to take ownership and many more topics to help you find peace in your process.  You do not want to miss this episode.  Jason is an entertainer by heart and loves to share his wisdom.  You will walk away with something learned!  Jason's Contact InfoBarry and Jason Games and Ent.InstagramBOOKSThe Happiness AdvantageYou Are a Badass at Making MoneyThe Power of HabitCoach U's InformationGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

This interview is with Jarrett Johnson who has been a friend for 10 years now.  He is a grammy nominated singer/arranger.  Above all else, he is one of the kindest and wisest people I have had the pleasure of meeting.  We dive into how to find your light because we all have one, but far too often we have been told to dim it, keep it shut off and never attempt to try to light it.  That's not the life of fulfillment.  The life of fulfillment starts from within and getting to know U is the number one thing to do.  Listen in as we talk about how and why Jarrett became a singer and what he has learned along the way.  Ever felt stuck in your career?  Or maybe you are looking around and noticing other people "doing more" than you?  We discuss how comparison to another persons life doesn't lead you anywhere.  You will leave this episode ready to take on whatever life throws your way because U know you are in charge and U have a light, U just have to find it and use it!Coach UP.S. Special surprise at end of episode!Jarrett's InfoInstagram - @jarrettamjohnsonYouTube - YouTube Facebook - FacebookCoach U's InformationGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

This conversation is with Brad Cox,  the Co-CEO/Creator of Acumobility.  They offer innovative and helpful training tools, video tutorials, workout programs, training programs for trainer and practitioners, as well as a ton of free content on their website, youtube and instagram.  Tune into this conversation to learn about how we can take the steps to take care of our bodies, how Acumobility came to be and what the realities of entrepreneurship are.  Topics discussed:- mobility training- rehab protocols- why we feel "tight"- how to be a boss- what goes into being an entrepreneur Brad Cox InfoAcumobility IGAcumobility.comThe Daily StoicSmall GiantsChris Duffin BookCoach U's InformationGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

This conversation is all about learning how to find U.  We are joined by Dr. Adam Feit who has a PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology.  He has held positions with the NFL, NCAA (all 3 divisions) and with Precision Nutrition.  He is a master at creating leaders and teams.  He shares his wisdom of what he has learned both in his life and through his studies.  Topics we cover:- building leadership- communication and why it can be challenging- living curiously - using your unique capabilities- holding ourselves to higher standards- how to live awesomeDr. Feit's InformationInstagramFacebookemail: aefeit@gmail.comCoach U's InformationGolf Mobility AcademyBrand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!

There is no such thing as a dumb question, but why do we constantly hold ourselves back from asking questions?  From my experience, it was because I felt DUMB.  Listen in as I break down how we can see our patterns and experiences as learning tools to help us understand that asking questions actually gives us value. The more curious we are about everything we do, the better we get to know ourselves and the better plan we can make to help ourselves evolve into who we are.  Tune in to hear my experience about a conversation about trying new things and how that sparked this whole episode.Brand UCatch me on InstagramFree Content on YouTube!If you are interested in the Golf Mobility Program, please email me directly at Coachu@coachustrong.com