Episodes
This week, we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Coach Gabriel Villarreal, LPC. Gabriel shares his innovative hybrid approach to mental health and strength training with youth, drawing from his experience in successfully combining strength training and counseling for young men and women, particularly those with ADHD. In this episode, we delve into: Strategies for maintaining a positive mental approach as coaches The importance of being process-driven versus...
Published 03/18/24
Welcome to Episode 409 of The Barbell Life Podcast! This week, we delve into the critical aspects of training that seamlessly translate to sports performance across various levels of athletic development.But before we dive in, don't miss out on the latest offer from our Coaching on the Bridge Athletic App: Youth Development (Ages 6-10 Years Old).Here’s what’s on the agenda for today:We'll start with a quick refresher on the 10 Pillars of Athletic Development.Then, we'll explore the key...
Published 01/27/24
Published 01/27/24
Introduction: This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we're diving into a revolutionary perspective on Resistance Training for Youth. We'll be revisiting our previous discussions, summarizing our stance, and presenting an updated viewpoint based on the latest research and our extensive coaching experience with thousands of youth over the last two decades. Special Offer: Before we kick off, be sure to check out the latest offer from Stronger Experts: 40% Off the Advanced Weightlifting Seminar,...
Published 01/10/24
Welcome back to the show after a six-month hiatus! Coach Mash is back, and this time, he's not alone. Partnered with Rise Indoor Sports as the Head of Sport Science, Coach Mash is excited to bring you top-notch information, educational products, and stellar customer support.In today's episode, Coach Mash and new cohost Riley Breske dive into the world of Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting. They share insights on implementation in strength training programs, covering when to embrace these...
Published 12/30/23
Published 06/26/23
On this special episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, Coach Mash discusses High School Strength and Conditioning with Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth.
Published 01/29/23
Ok, we are back from a slight layoff for the holidays. We are starting 2023 out big with Episode 404, "Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) to Improve Power Production and Rate," with my friend Dr. Tim Suchomel, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Carroll University and Program Director for Master of Science in Sport Physiology and Performance Coaching, so all of you coaches and athletes out there that love getting the most cutting-edge research before everyone else is going to get...
Published 01/09/23
This week on the Barbell Life Podcast, we are talking to NeuroPhysiologist Louisa Nicola, host of The Neuro Experience Podcast and Founder of Neuro Athletics.
Published 11/21/22
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talked to one of our former guests, Gabriel Villarreal, about the importance of physical fitness on our youth's overall mental and physical well-being.
Published 10/09/22
This week's look at the science of possible adaptations to the different methods within an athletic performance program is going to be an ongoing series in an effort to teach coaches the multiple adaptations that are possible.
Published 10/04/22
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to Coach Tony Holler about a revolutionary way of looking at not only football practice but all sporting practices. He takes science and common sense and blends them into an obvious change that needs to take place in sports practices around the world.
Published 09/11/22
In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, I speak to Montreal Physio, Alexis Maxence Leveille. You might know him as @nobullphysio, and this show proves that people can disagree in a way that helps the world learn more and think critically. Once again, there are very few absolutes, but there are some best practices.
Published 08/21/22
In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to one of the world's most renowned researchers regarding ACL injury mechanisms and prevention. If you are a coach, parent, or athlete, tune in to this one.
Published 08/14/22
I put together a presentation that explains the complexity of the human body. This is my way of teaching you guys that absolutes are rarely a good thing. Too many people are picking one aspect of the human body to explain any problem or deficiency. Today's podcast is filled with nuggets like
Published 08/08/22
Listen to today’s episode of the Barbell Life Podcast as we talk to Coach Kristin Weitzel from Warrior Woman Mode, and I will say right now that this is in my Top 5 Favorite guests on my show.
Published 07/11/22
Tune in for today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as we discuss training and mindset with NFL Punter, Jake Schum. Let me warn you, he’s not the typical punter. Let’s just say that a punt returner might not want to break through the initial line of defenders.
Published 06/19/22
Tune in to today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as we speak with Coach Mash’s first weightlifting coach, two-time Olympian, Wes Barnett, now the VP of Business Development at Thorne HealthTech.
Published 06/12/22
Travis Mash May 24, 2022, 3:22 PM (12 days ago) to me Check out today’s episode of the Barbell Life as we talk to Traverse City High School’s own Coach Doug Gle as we talk about all the ways he’s advanced their strength and conditioning program.
Published 06/05/22
Listen to today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as Coach Mash talks to Coach Zac Cupples, DPT and CSCS.
Published 05/30/22
In today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth. She gives insight into coaching that most of us will never have because she has coached at the Division I Collegiate level, big time Texas High School level, and now she’s entering the world of education with Powerlift.
Published 05/23/22
Today on the Barbell Life Podcast, we have an OG Mash Athlete turned Strength Coach extraordinaire, Coach Ricky McFarlane owner of PWR Sports and Human Performance in England. He is the coach to some of the best Boxing, MMA, Football (aka Soccer), and Rugby Athletes in the UK.
Published 05/09/22
Today we talked to someone that has been a true pioneer for the cause of strength and conditioning. His mentors led him down a road of pure greatness. Whether you are in the high school, collegiate, professional, or private sector, you will learn a lot today
Published 05/02/22
Today we have my favorite powerlifting coach in the world on the show for a second time, Coach Mike Tuchscherer. You probably already know him. If not, get ready for a treat. I promise you will learn something by listening to this episode.
Published 04/25/22
Check out today's podcast where we talk to Coach Michael Chatman, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men’s Basketball and Golf at Stanford University.
Published 04/18/22