Northwest Athlete Performance Podcast

Episode #26: Understanding Stress

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 20:16:02 +0000

As coaches, we often associate stress with what we do in the weight room. But there is so much more to stress, as daily activities like work or school, our relationships, our family's and our lifestyle habits all stress our system. By understanding stress, we can make better decisions as coaches and athletes, and improve our athletic performance

Episode #25: WINNING

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:55:00 +0000

Winning. A word that is thrown out there a lot, but not something that people truly understand. What does it take to win, why are there so few winners, and why winning isn't for everyone.

Episode #24 - Chris Delgadillo

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Sat, 9 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

I have Chris Delgadillo join me for a conversation about his fitness journey, how he started working at Forshey Training Systems and how he trains his athletes, a little bit about nutrition and some questions from our Instagram followers.

Episode #23 Training for Performance vs Purpose

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Jake Forshey) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode Jake Forshey talks about the differences between training for performance in a sport and training for a specific purpose. He explains his views on the differences between the two and why both have merit in training athletes.

Episode #22: (Episode #9 Re-Run: Alex Cost (Performance Trainer, Former SDSU MBB S&C, CSCS, FRCms)

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:17:46 +0000

A re-run of episode #9 with performance trainer Alex Cost. Gems on top of Gems

Episode #21: Quasi-Unilateral Training

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:54:30 +0000

Quasi-unilateral training, how we can bridge the gap between bilateral and unilateral training

Podcast #20: Should you Play Through Injury?

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:18:32 +0000

Episode #19 (Episode #6 Re-Run): Keith Jenson (Mental Skills Coach)

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 9 Jul 2021 16:48:55 +0000

The mental side is more than half the battle when it comes to performance. This weeks episode with professional mental skill coach, Keith Jenson. We talked everything about mindfulness meditation, how it works, the benefits it can have on performance and life, and how to stay mentally strong when stress is high. We ended with Coach Jenson putting us through a quick and easy mindfulness meditation to help us focus on the present moment.

Episode #18 (Episode #8 Re-run and Highlights): Andrew Olson (NBA Shooting Coach, Cleveland Cavaliers

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Key highlights from a previous epsiode with NBA shooting coach, Andrew Olson

Shooting Myths

How to get out of shooting slumps

Blocked vs Random Practice

Arm length/hand size and its effect on shooting

Episode #17: Fast Twitch Fibers and Three Things I love to Include in My Athletes Training

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, I discussed fiber typing, how to maximize fast twitch fiber recruitment and adaptation, and whether or not you need fast-twitch fibers depending on your sport. In addition, I gave you three things that are must in all my athletes training. Let's Grow

Episode #16: Q&A: Improving Vertical Jump, Recovery Advice, Putting on Muscle Mass, and More

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 28 May 2021 21:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, I answered a handful of your questions that you guys asked. We covered a variety of topics from improving vertical jump and recovery techniques, to what you should eat for breakfast and maximizing force production through the foot. Let's get this work.

0-1:15: Introduction

1:15-5:25: Tips to Improving Vertical Jump

5:25-7:55: Nutrition and What to eat for Breakfast

7:55-10:20: Tips for recovery

10:20-13:55: Shin Angles and transferring force through the foot

13:55-16:30: Top 5 Current NBA Players

16:30-17:45 : Improving overall athleticism

17:45: Increasing weight and putting on muscle mass

Episode #15: Is Your Training Helping You At Your Sport and 4 Must Read Books

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 21 May 2021 22:00:00 +0000

When is comes to training, the major goals are to to stay healthy and make sure our training is making us better at our sport. Many athletes follow programs that make them look better and get stronger, but isn't transferrable to their sport and doesn't make them more well-rounded, durable athletes. Training will differ between sports and I give three separate sports/athletes and how training would differ. In addition, I give you 4 must read books that any individual, athlete or not, should read.

0-2:40: Introduction

3:10-10:40: Sport specific training and training a cross country runner

10:40-20:50: Training a basketball athlete

20:50-27:00: Training a football athlete

27:00-30:24: Training for your sport and as an athlete, big takeaways

30:24: 4 must read books

Mondays with Jake #4 - Testing 1 Rep Maxes

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Tue, 18 May 2021 11:27:48 +0000

Jake Forshey comes on the talk about 1 rep max testing... Should you do it or not? If you are going to do it how would you approach it?

Mondays with Jake #3 Should I Foam Roll Prior to Workouts?

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Jake Forshey) — Mon, 3 May 2021 14:03:57 +0000

Jake talks today about why he doesn't like foam rolling prior to workouts and also talks about athletes owning their process.

Episode #14: What Kind of Athlete Are You: A Kangaroo or a Gorilla?

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:32:12 +0000

On today's show, we broke down the different type of athletes. Different sports require different qualities, and making sure we develop the qualities and characteristics that are most related to our sport is essential to be the best athlete possible. Let's get this work!

Mondays with Jake #2 - Football Recruiting

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:25:02 +0000

Jake Forshey hops on the podcast again to talk about football recruiting. He touches on highlight film strategies, self-awareness, and some interesting ideas on how to get a coaches attention.

Episode #13: Hypertrophy and How Much is Too Much & Tips to Play at the Next Level

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:13:19 +0000

In today's episode, I dove into muscle hypertrophy and its importance in athletic performance. However, is there such thing as too much hypertrophy? I give you my take and more. I finish up the episodes by giving you four tips for playing and being successful at the next level.

0-15:40: How much hypertrophy is too much

15:40-17:00: Announcemnt

17:00: Four tips to play at the next level

Let's Gooooooo

Mondays with Jake #1

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Jake Forshey) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:16:44 +0000

Jake Forshey hops in on his first short conversation. Today he talks about bar positioning for different barbell movements. When you might want to have a lower bar position and when you might want to set a bar higher up on your back. Split Squats might be different from back squats and all might be different from a goodmorning. Tailor your bar position to the way you move.

Episode #12: Nate Graham (Performance Trainer, CSCS, EXOS)

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:12:15 +0000

Nate Graham and I dove deep into breath and performance, the concept of position, pattern, power, the importance of 3D training for athletic and human performance, and some unique training tools Nate uses with himself and his athletes

0-2:30: Introduction

2:30-18:15: Breathing and performance

18:15-26:25: Position, Pattern, Power

26:25-32:50: 3D Training

32:50-39:20: Unique Training Tools

39:20: Speed Round

Episode #11: The Three Most Underrated Skills in Basketball & Can we Prevent Injuries?

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 17:21:07 +0000

In today's episode, we talked hoops and the 3 skills that every hooper should try to master and how we can reduce the risk of injuries. Hope you guys enjoy and let's get after it. 1:00-15:00: 3 most underrated skills in basketball 15:45-34:31: Can we prevent injuries?

Episode #10: Quarter Squats Vs Full Depth Squats, How to Achieve your Goals, and Steps to Living a Happier Life

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:48:00 +0000

In this episode,I break down the benefits between full depth squats and quarter squats, and in what context to use each, along with giving you steps to achieve your goals and bring joy to your life

0:00-1:00: Introduction

1:00-16:30: Four steps to achieving your goals

16:30-24:30: Living a more joyful life

24:30: Quarter vs Full Depth Squats

Episode #9: Alex Cost (Performance Trainer, Former SDSU MBB S&C, CSCS, FRCms)

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Mon, 8 Feb 2021 17:57:00 +0000

Today, I spoke with performance trainer Alex Cost who previously worked with the SDSU mens basketball program on the sports performance side. We dove deep into a variety of human performance topics and Alex offered a lot of valuable information. Hope you all enjoy.

0-10:00:Background/Introduction

10:00:13:40: Coaching/Training Philosophy

13:40-19:10: Training Differences between Sports

19:10-34:15: Tendon/Soft Tissue Loading and Acute to Chronic Load

34:15-46:35: Basketball Training, Most Important Qualities to Develop

46:15-52:30: Tidal Tank, Uses and Benefits

52:30: Speed Round

Episode #8: Andrew Olson (Cleveland Cavaliers Shooting Coach)

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:35:00 +0000

Andrew Olson is an NBA Shooting coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Andrew and I dove deep into the art of shooting and how to become better basketball player. Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy.

:30-7:30: Background

7:30 - 13:15: Shooting myths

13:15 - 15:30: Ideal Shot pocket

15:30 - 17:35: Where should you look when shooting?

17:35 - 20:10: How to get out of shooting slumps?

20:10 - 26:12: Blocked vs random Training

26:15 - 31:30: How to transfer a new skill to a game

31:30 - 34:05: Proper warm-up for shooting

34:05 - 38:21: Expanding your range

38:21 - 43:20: Does Arm length and hand size affect your ability to shoot?

43:25 - 46:50: Becoming a better shooter/player

46:50: Rapid Fire

Episode #7: Jake Forshey (Owner of Forshey Training Systems, Football and Baseball Performance Trainer)

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Fri, 8 Jan 2021 19:44:00 +0000

Jake Forshey and I dove deep into different aspects of football training, how to develop linear speed, key qualities for football players, and training for combine events. With baseball training, we talked about elbow and shoulder health, along with avoiding certain exercises for his baseball athletes. Lastly, we talked about Olympic weight lifting and why he isn't a huge proponent of it with his athletes

Episode #6: Keith Jenson (Professional Mental Skills Coach, Former Professional Basketball Player, and Founder/Creator of MentalSkillsDojo)

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Sun, 3 Jan 2021 18:39:00 +0000

On today's show, I talked with professional mental skill coach, Keith Jenson. We talked everything about mindfulness meditation, how it works, the benefits it can have on performance and life, and how to stay mentally strong when stress is high. We ended with Coach Jenson putting us through a quick and easy mindfulness meditation to help us focus on the present moment.

Episode #5: Nutrition and How to Fix Patellar Tendinopathy

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:46:00 +0000

Patellar Tendinopathy is an injury that many volleyball and basketball players deal with due to the nature of their sport. I offer up some tricks, and exercises to help fix, deal with, and or prevent patellar tendinopathy from occurring. In addition, we dive into nutrition and how to gain muscle mass, lose weight while maintaining muscle mass, and some trips and tricks to eating and staying healthy.

Episode #4: Jacob Begin (Professional Basketball Skills Trainer and Director of FTS Hoops)

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:44:00 +0000

In this Episode of Northwest Athlete Performance Podcast (Sponsored by Forshey Training Systems), I talk with professional basketball skills trainer Jacob Begin. We dive deep into skills training, position less basketball, applying a new skill to a game, NOAH Basketball, and he offers up some advice for young athletes and hoopers.

Episode #3: Training In-season, how to balance skills with weight room training, and training the core for performance

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:14:00 +0000

Episode #2: The Importance of Sleep and How to Improve your Vertical Jump

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:06:00 +0000

1:00-15:20: The importance of sleep and the effects it has on both the body and mind

15:20- 26:35: Improving Vertical Jump

Episode #1: Barefoot Training, Load Management, and Building Good Habits

forsheytraining@gmail.com (Forshey Training Systems) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:57:00 +0000

Exploring the benefits of barefoot training on athletic performance and injury prevention, how to return to sports after injury, and how to build good and break bad habits