InfluencetoPerform

Welcome to the Influence to Perform podcast, where we engage in meaningful conversations and mentorship talks with top strength coaches, leaders, and professionals in their respective fields. Our guests have been carefully selected to inspire and empower you and those around you. While many strength coaches may be caught up in following social media trends, some remain dedicated to honing their skills and achieving true success. These individuals have gone on to create impactful platforms that motivate and educate those who find themselves overwhelmed in the fast-paced world of bigger, faster, and stronger. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Lee Taft about the importance of adopting a revamped bottoms-up approach to training models when it comes to the development of young athletes. Lee shares insights on his certification, training methods, the role of AAU, mentorship, and strategic modeling. These valuable discussions aim to guide parents, athletes, and coaches toward a more effective and fulfilling path. We also delve into other invaluable gems that are highlighted throughout this episode. #basketball #aaubasketball #leadership #strengthandconditioning #mentor #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

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In this segment, it is a reminder of how a little appreciation goes a long way.

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Thank you for listening to the Influence to Perform, formerly the Crucial Conversations Podcast.

In this episode, I want to briefly cover why I think the Tidal Tank is a game changer for all athletes; especially for those in-season athletes (in this case female basketball, female track, young men lacrosse, and other sports as applicable).

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As coaches we face many trials of life that can have an impact on how we live people; especially our athletes. Therefore, in this episode addressed are some small gems on love, how we can show it and ear fruit from the impact of positive love. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tempo training focuses on building work capacity through various light and intensive runs based on the athlete’s training age and the resistance, if any, used. If trained correctly, this would allow one to run at faster velocities with relatively short recovery periods (anaerobically), conditioning the body to adapt to working at rapid intervals and limiting recovery time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Episode 4 of the Crucial Conversation podcast, I was able to speak with Zach Even-Esh, whom I met at the Underground Strength and Conditioning Certification years ago. Zach Even-Esh is the founder of The Underground Strength Gym and creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification. He served as the Strength and Conditioning coach for Lehigh and Rutgers University wrestling team and the author of The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning.

Zach is well published and quoted around the world. Zach's resources are as follows https://zacheven-esh.com/ (Website), https://www.instagram.com/zevenesh/ (Instagram), and Zach Even-Esh (Youtube).

In this episode, Zach and I talk about:

• How to Build More Leaders;
• How coaches can put the Focus on Their Athletes;
• Growing Up Tough;
• Building Athletes into Good People;
• Today's Youth;
• Fatherhood, and
• Life!

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In Episode 3 of the Crucial Conversation podcast, Marcus and I discuss Leadership, Life, Mentorship and everyone can move forward to do better and make a difference! 

Marcus is the CEO/Owner of “Marcus of Ceremony” (his MC/Hosting Services Company), has a clothing line, Victory Everywear, or #VictoryOrNothing. He can also be seen and heard on, “The World Sucks But I Love It, Radio Show.” 

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In Episode 2 - Part 2 of the Crucial Conversation podcast. This is a continuation where Dan John I left off.

Dan is well published and quoted around the world. Dan's books Easy Strength, Mass Made Simple, Never Let Go, and Can you Go (to name a few)  are very insightful. Please check out Dan's YouTube page where he shares his thoughts on training and life.

In this episode, Dan and I conclude with the below and it is awesome! 

*Family;
*Faith;
*Leadership; *Embracing clients post quarantine and;
*Youth sports post quarantine.

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In Episode 2 of the Crucial Conversation podcast, I was able to speak with Dan John, who was my first mentor in the Strength and Conditioning field. Dan also published my very first article.

Dan is well published and quoted around the world. Dan's books Easy Strength, Mass Made Simple, Never Let Go, and Can you Go (to name a few)  are very insightful. Please check out Dan's YouTube page where he shares his thoughts on training and life.

In this episode, Dan and I discuss:

1. Leadership,
2. Family,
3. Crossfit,
4. The World, and
5. How can we move forward as a society!

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This podcast is a candid conversation between Justin and me regarding diversity in the fitness industry. A much-needed discussion based on the past and current recent events concerning African Americans, which has led to the ongoing protests around the world and what we can do as professionals to change things. 

Topics covered: 

1.  Addressing the Elephant in The Room. 

2. Discussing race in the industry and its impact on African Americans. 

3. Do other minorities have the same opportunities as the majority? 

4. How can we move forward? 

5. How do you relate to your athletes, their history, and work with them to have success in life?

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