214 episodes

Muscles and Management takes an in depth look at all things training, sports performance and business. Gerry DeFilippo is a strength & sports performance coach who takes the listener through a learning experience via his own work and findings with his athletes and business, as well as from the perspective of the coaches and personalities he brings on the show. This podcast will take on any and all topics in both strength training, personal fitness and business and welcome the perspective of some of the best coaches and business minds in the industry that Gerry has had the pleasure of connecting with and in turn brings to the podcast for the listener. Whether you are an aspiring gym owner, athlete or coach you will enjoy all aspects of this podcast as we dive into the "ins and outs," of the sports performance industry as well as what it takes to excel in business.

Muscles and Management Gerry DeFilippo

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    • 4.9 • 165 Ratings

Muscles and Management takes an in depth look at all things training, sports performance and business. Gerry DeFilippo is a strength & sports performance coach who takes the listener through a learning experience via his own work and findings with his athletes and business, as well as from the perspective of the coaches and personalities he brings on the show. This podcast will take on any and all topics in both strength training, personal fitness and business and welcome the perspective of some of the best coaches and business minds in the industry that Gerry has had the pleasure of connecting with and in turn brings to the podcast for the listener. Whether you are an aspiring gym owner, athlete or coach you will enjoy all aspects of this podcast as we dive into the "ins and outs," of the sports performance industry as well as what it takes to excel in business.

    Episode #214 Deciding on Organizing Training Splits, Recovery Days & More!

    Episode #214 Deciding on Organizing Training Splits, Recovery Days & More!

    OnlyStrength:
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    On Episode 214 of the Podcast, Gerry and Mike dive into topics and Gerry gives his take on trending S&C news!
    OnlyStrength has launched, and Gerry and Mike discuss the membership and provide a code to get half off the month! Gerry then touches on multiple topics including priorities of an elite athlete, posting free content, active recovery, and much more!

    All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

    2:00 - OnlyStrength Overview
    4:42 - Fun Way to Incorporate a Bosu Ball
    6:15 - Elite Athletes Priorities and Mindset
    11:30 - Gerry’s Take on Coaches Being Afraid to Post Free Content
    20:30 - OnlyStrength HALF-OFF Code
    23:35 - Active Recovery Following Stretches of Games
    26:20 - AMRAP in Sports Programming?
    28:30 - New Strength Coach, How to Program in Three Days???
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    Episode #213 My Take on the “Top 10,” Most Important Things for Athletes

    Episode #213 My Take on the “Top 10,” Most Important Things for Athletes

    On Episode 213 of the Podcast, Gerry tackles tons of topics and gives his take on trending S&C news!

    Despite a relatively drama-free week, Gerry and Mike have lots to cover including OnlyStrength news, becoming a better athlete, ACL tears, and much more. This is a great episode that you will not want to miss!

    All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!
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    2:45 - OnlyStrength Info
    11:36 - 40K Follower Giveaway
    14:15 - Top 10 for Athletes in Gerry’s Eyes
    21:50 - Why is Mobility So Low on this list?
    25:18 - Becoming a better athlete should be number one on your list
    26:55 - Gerry’s Advice on ACL Tears and Other knee injuries
    30:10 - Workout Stations
    32:25 - Unilateral Exercies and when to use them

    On Episode 213 of the Podcast, Gerry tackles tons of topics and gives his take on trending S&C news!


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    Episode #212 Educating Coaches on Conditioning, Rep Ranges More Likely to Make You Sore and Habits of High Level Athletes

    Episode #212 Educating Coaches on Conditioning, Rep Ranges More Likely to Make You Sore and Habits of High Level Athletes

    On episode 212 of the podcast, Gerry and Mike talk all things S&C. 

    The crew discusses speed work, embracing rest, keeping programing simple, lifting on game day, and much more. Gerry doesn’t hold back on this episode, you will NOT want to miss it!
    All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!
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    1:30 - OnlyStrength
    9:38 - Speed Day Accessories
    12:15 - Embracing Rest and “Boring” Stuff
    16:40 - Training for 11 Year Olds? KEEP IT SIMPLE
    20:25 - Lifting on Game Day?! Gerry Let’s it Fly
    30:10 - Solution to TOO MUCH Conditioning
    33:45 - Gerry’s VBT Choice
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    Episode #211 Debut of OnlyStrength, 30-Yard Sprints for Baseball and 12 Inch Vertical Jump Improvement in Two Years!

    Episode #211 Debut of OnlyStrength, 30-Yard Sprints for Baseball and 12 Inch Vertical Jump Improvement in Two Years!

    This week on the podcast, Gerry and Mike talk all things happening in the S&C world!

    Gerry touches on his new membership program, OnlyStrength (Early Sign-Up Here!), 
    higher verts and how he helps his athletes achieve them, overcomplicating things, working around injuries, gauging player speed, and much more! 
    As always, Gerry also answers questions from listeners. Be sure to message your question to have a chance of being shouted out on the show!
    All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!
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    2:00 - OnlyStrength (and Speed too) Early Sign-Up Here!
    9:00 - Guide to a Higher Vert!
    16:15 - Stop Complicating Things (Especially for Beginners)
    18:20 - How to Work Around Injuries (Strength Coaches LISTEN TO THIS)
    21:40 - How Young is TOO YOUNG?
    25:00 - How to Gauge Players Speed
    31:50 - 5 Rep Program Tips for Fast Progression
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    Episode #210 Mobility Training Circuits, Application of Speed Ladders and Essentials of Acceleration

    Episode #210 Mobility Training Circuits, Application of Speed Ladders and Essentials of Acceleration

    This week on the podcast, Gerry and Mike tackle topics in the S&C world. Gerry’s social media has blown up lately, and Gerry has a lot to talk about… you don’t want to miss this episode!

    Gerry and Mike cover the newsletter, speed ladders, sprint starts, offseason programming, hip mobility, and much more! If you are a coach or athlete, this is one of the best episodes to listen to in a while!
    All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!
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    Episode Timestamps


    1:30 - Blowing up in the Last Week
    5:30 - Newsletter Info HERE
    11:00 - Thread for Young Athletes (Must Read)
    16:15 - Speed Ladders (Reformed Gerry???)
    20:11 - Sprint Starts Your Athletes Need to Be Doing
    24:25 - Lateral Movements and How to Program
    27:05 - Offseason Speed/Accel Programming
    31:28 - Hip Mobility and How to Implement
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    Episode #209 Tips for Training Large Teams, Assessing Needs to Improve Speed and Recovery Circuits

    Episode #209 Tips for Training Large Teams, Assessing Needs to Improve Speed and Recovery Circuits

    On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss topics, top twitter news, and questions from followers! 
    Gerry talks and breaks down a drama free (mostly) week, content that BLEW UP, dynamic programing for young athletes, improving your 40 time, how to track workouts, and much more!
    All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!
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    2:00 - No Drama This Week
    8:00 - How Athletes Can Recover
    15:50 - Stop Living in the past with Pitchers and Other Athletes
    19:00 - Idea for Dynamic Workout for Athletes
    25:05 - Strong, but Need to Improve 40!
    28:25 - Using Google Sheets
    31:40 - Gerry’s Stance on “Peaking” Athletes
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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
165 Ratings

165 Ratings

Tanner Combs ,

Thank you Gerry!

This was my first podcast I would listen to consistently. Thank you for the hard work you put in. As an aspiring S&C coach, your content is awesome!

Snips💈 ,

Review

Gerry is a very intelligent and well spoken person. He provides amazing insight on how to better yourself as an athlete. Amazing guest are always on the show and Gerry provides a great vibe.

Coach K Vault ,

Diverse content

Great range of content

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