Episode 40 Ryan Banta Debriefing Methods & Means of Testing for Performance
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
6d ago
In this episode, I am debriefing a few questions that coaches have about how we use testing to maximize the output of our program. Recently, I presented on back-to-back weekends at the Minnesota and Michigan Coaches Clinics, where I presented on numerous topics. One of these discussions, How to Use Data to Supercharge Your Program, is always a hit but often leads to many great questions after the session. In this talk, I will discuss how we test, what we test, why we do the tests, and where we implement the data to enhance our work in preparing our athletes to compete. For more on this topic ..read more
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Episode 39 Chris Parno Minnesota State
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
2M ago
Chris is a top-flight hurdle and sprints coach for Minnesota State! He has become a master educator, with numerous national champions and record holders under his belt. Coach Parno and I had a wonderful conversation about education, organization, dealing with different athletes, and his evolution as a coach over nearly two decades in the sport. His recources: https://linktr.ee/chrisparno?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Chris Parno enters his 12th season as the Associate Head Track and Field Coach. Parno leads the men and women's sprint/hurdle groups and serves as the recruiting coordin ..read more
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Episode 38 Tony Holler the Godfather of "Feed the Cats."
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
3M ago
Coach Holler is best known for his impassioned philosophy, Feed the Cats, which involves drilling things down to their most essential elements to keep training fun. Tony and I had a unique conversation about his continued evolution as a coach and how the world has changed for him now that his message has spanned the globe. Coach Holler shared his continued pursuit of excellence and his new challenge of completing his first official book. We discuss the evolution of the message to others worldwide and how to become a lifelong learner through sport. Tony shares how to manage the role of being an ..read more
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Five Ways to Deal with Haters in the World of Athletics
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
3M ago
Today I break down my process on actionable things to help you stay above the drama and be a net positive for the community in which I serve as a coach. Visit our sponsor: https://store.simplifaster.com/sku/83/ For the Sprinter's Compendium visit: https://store.vervante.com/c/v/V4081803315.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-joseph-banta/support ..read more
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Episode 8 Kebba Tolbert Harvard Associate Head Coach & Sprint Expert
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
3M ago
Coach Kebba Tolbert is a record-breaking coach at the Division I and Ivy League level. It was an honor to speak to Kebba about his development as a coach. We discussed the unique opportunities and challenges of coaching young adults at such a prestigious academic institution like Harvard. We discussed how he has been influenced by great coaches like Tony Wells, Tony Veney, Dan Pfaff, Gary Winckler, and many others. As we discussed the training system Kebba shared with us his thoughts on Tempo, differentiating instruction, how he lays out his micro-cycles and nonnegotiables in his program desig ..read more
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Episode 37 Henk Kraaijenhof Elite International Track & Field Coach
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
1y ago
Henk and I had an awesome conversation. He and chatted about all manner of speed training. We talked about what he believes coaches need to do less and more to help their athletes reach their potential. We discussed how to differentiate training for different types of athletes. How to identify the different types of sprinters. He talked about what a warm-up should be if we should warm up at all. Coach discussed what mental training should be and who to establish what type of mindset you are coaching. We conclude our wonderful chat with where he is looking to continue furthering his knowledge i ..read more
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Central California Coaching Clinic Part IV: Active Recovery, Plyos, Weight Room & Injury Prevention
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
1y ago
Today is the fourth and final installment of my talk at the Central California Coaches Clinic. We discuss what is active recovery. I chat about how to layout plyometric training and cool down methods. I finish the talk with quick suggestions about the weight room and injury prevention.  For elite performance technology please visit: https://store.simplifaster.com/sku/83/ To purchase the Sprinter's Compendium visit: https://store.vervante.com/c/v/V4081803315.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-joseph-banta/support ..read more
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Episode 36 World Champion and Olympic Sprinter Ronnie Baker
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
1y ago
It was a treat to spend time chatting with World Champion and Olympian Ronnie Baker. We covered a lot of bases in our chat. From his early beginnings all the way through to becoming a World Champion and earning a spot on the Olympic team. Our discussion on his strength training changes is worth the price of admission as well. Ronnie is a humble and gracious guy. However, don't let that fool you, this man is a serious competitor and no one wants to win as much as he does. Click and listen to our great chat now! Follow Ronnie on Twitter @ronnie_baker14 For elite performance technology please vis ..read more
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Central California Coaching Clinic Part III: Speed Endurance, Tempo and Special Endurance
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
1y ago
This is Part III of my talk about sprinting. I take you quickly through a number of different workouts based on the still intense but extended sprint training. Clear your mind and open it to the possibility of longer options. Different events require different loads and interval lengths.  For elite performance technology please visit: https://store.simplifaster.com/sku/83/ To purchase the Sprinter's Compendium visit: https://store.vervante.com/c/v/V4081803315.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-joseph-banta/support ..read more
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Episode 35 Roland Schoeman 10xWorld Record Holding Swimmer
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by Ryan Joseph Banta
1y ago
We dive right in with a unique conversation on the podcast. In episode 35 we meet four-time Olympian & multi-time medalist Roland Schoeman. He and I went into the deep end on training young people, mental resilience, the myths of swimming, his training parameters, and MORE! Listen in, subscribe, and share.  For elite performance technology please visit: https://store.simplifaster.com/sku/83/ To purchase the Sprinter's Compendium visit: https://store.vervante.com/c/v/V4081803315.html To follow Roland on Twitter- @Rolandschoeman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com ..read more
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