Derek and Dave chat about some mental preparation of competitions as a coach and athletes and then we bring on Ward Smelling Salts to discuss all the great things they've been doing in the strength and ammonia world!

We interview Denny LaBreche who is Owner and Head Coach of Valkyrie Strength. Valkyrie is not only one of our biggest supporters in every event we host but also coaches our very own Derek Bujan. We chat coaching, programming and the recent BOOM in Strongman performance from Canadians in International events. Enjoy the episode!

WE discuss ways to increase your strongman total focusing specifically in regards to the squat and the Axle CJ.

Derek and I talk about the tire fire of 2020, recap some of our events and talk a little about our COVID Strongman Online Games and the sponsors that help make the events we host possible! We also chat about what's in store for 2021 in regards to competitions and our online store!

Noah is an Olympic weightlifter on Team Canada. He comes from a long bloodline of elite Canadian weightlifters and it is evident in his fierce competitiveness on the platform. Noah has competed for Team Canada on several occasions including Junior World Championships in 2017 and 2018 and then the senior PanAm and world championships in 2019. Noah is solidifying himself as one of the best weightlifters in the country and his consistent progress leaves no doubt he will improve his international rankings. We are excited to have Noah with us!

Joe Nemet is the owner and founder of Accel Training, a strength and conditioning business that specializes in speed where he develops athletes of all levels reach their potential. Before being an elite speed coach Joe was an elite athlete himself winning a Vanier cup with Mcmaster football in 2011 and being a member of team Canada bobsleigh in the 2018 Olympics. Joe knows what it takes to make it to the highest level in sport and it shows through his coaching and success of his athletes. We are excited to have our first Olympic athlete on the show!

Nic is the owner of Attain Athletics a strength and conditioning gym located in Caledonia Ontario. Here he focuses on functional movements to help his clients and athlete achieve their best physical condition. Nic leads from the front by living a healthy lifestyle and practicing what he preaches. A carpenter by trade turned to a fitness coach, business owner and influencer in the community. We are excited to have him on the show!

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Canadian Strength Cast! Derek and Dave talk about the beginning of Canadian Strength Supply and the transition from StrengthShop, our mission to create Canadian manufactured gear, our goal for Strength Events and how we met! Enjoy the episode.