In this Guest Interview, John and Chris welcome Rett Larson, a world renowned volleyball strength and conditioning coach. Rett has gold medals in the 2016 Olympics and 2015 World Cup amongst many other accolades. His 'No Zombies' approach and innovative warmups have taken social media by storm in the S&C field. In this episode, the guys discuss cultural differences in sports training, and practical tips for making warm-ups engaging and effective across various sports.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

01:15 Meet Rhett Larson: A Journey in Strength Conditioning

04:43 Cultural Insights from Coaching Abroad

09:35 The Demand for American Coaches in Global Sports

12:44 Learning from Different Training Philosophies

19:58 No Zombies: A New Approach to Warmups

28:24 Thermogenic Warm-Ups and Injury Prevention

30:43 Cultural Adaptations in Coaching

33:57 Innovative Training Techniques

36:12 Creative Drills for Engagement

48:49 Fun and Functional Training Methods

In this Guest Interview, Dr. Brandon Walley rejoins the show to discuss the latest advancements in red light therapy for eye health, vision processing, and athletic performance. He shares insights on how light frequencies impact vision, the importance of early detection of visual deficits in athletes, and practical tips for optimizing eye health and performance.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

02:03 Exploring Red Light Therapy

09:38 Vision and Sports Performance

20:49 Peripheral Vision and Depth Perception

21:31 Creating a Vision Performance Program

25:25 Navigating Vision Challenges in Aspiring Pilots

31:30 The Impact of Screen Time on Eye Health

43:02 Next Steps for Children's Eye Care

46:46 Finding the Right Eye Care Professional

47:39 SHOW INTRO MUSIC.mp3

In this guest interview, John & Chris are joined legendary coach and co-founder of the 1080 Sprint, Rolf Oman. Rolf shares cutting edge insights into athletic performance, speed development and the science behind training elite athletes. Rolf also discusses how technology, biomechanics, and scientific principles can revolutionize training methods.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

08:52 The Science of Speed and Power Development

14:32 Dynamic Isometric Strength and Eccentric Training

21:57 Understanding Ground Contact Times

30:44 Measuring Eccentric and Concentric Phases

36:55 Over Speed Training and Its Implications

42:00 The Science of Repositioning and Injury Prevention

48:54 Training Elasticity: Can It Be Improved?

54:53 Periodization and Training Cycles

01:01:36 Understanding Resistance Training

01:08:13 The Mental Aspect of Elite Performance