Huddle #42 – Chat with Victoria Felkar, Sport Scientist and Female Athlete Advocate

In this podcast we chat with Canadian researcher, practitioner and educator Victoria Felkar (MA, BKIN). She is a respected leader within the industry for her innovative and integrative approaches to health and performance. As an interdisciplinary researcher and instructor, she works across the fields of kinesiology, medicine, sport medicine, critical studies and the humanities. Victoria is currently completing doctoral studies at the University of British Columbia, with a focus on female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine. In this podcast we cover a range of topics including training history (e.g. the origins of kettlebell training) and the specific needs of the female athlete.

Huddle #41 – Chat with Andre Benoit, Former Olympian (CAN) and Strength Coach

During his Olympic career and after, Andre made a commitment to expand his knowledge in physical training. After his University degree in Physical Education he continued to expand his knowledge by attending seminars doing internships and working alongside some of the world’s most renowned coaches such as Charles Poliquin and Paul Check. ​He now is the Co Founder and Head course conductor and education provider for the Canadian Center for Strength & Conditioning (CCSC) based out of Calgary, Canada.  http://www.ccsccalgary.com/

Huddle #40 – Chat with Founders of Athlete’s Direction, providing grass-roots athlete scholarships

Athlete’s Direction is a non-profit foundation based out of Massachusetts USA providing financial assistance to student athletes through training program scholarships, competition sponsorships, or equipment provisions. It is our mission to help dedicated student athletes reach their fullest potential.  In this chat we speak with founders and Board Members Phil Smith and Leo Paulding about this organization. Doing amazing things for athletes who need some financial support. Learn more and contribute at http://www.athletesdirection.org/

Huddle #39 – Reflections and Questions Boot Camp 2018 – Part 3 of 3

During our peak annual event, the only time all our top level coaches come together each year, we are involved in some phenomenal professional development experiences.One of these are our round-circle discussions that we call our ‘Huddles’. This Part 1 of  a 3 part audio series gives you insights into the minds of our coaches from all levels as they absorb heir experiences doing the week of the 2018 camp!

Huddle #38 – Reflections and Questions Boot Camp 2018 – Part 2 of 3

During our peak annual event, the only time all our top level coaches come together each year, we are involved in some phenomenal professional development experiences.One of these are our round-circle discussions that we call our ‘Huddles’. This Part 1 of  a 3 part audio series gives you insights into the minds of our coaches from all levels as they absorb heir experiences doing the week of the 2018 camp!

Huddle #37 – Reflections and Questions Boot Camp 2018 – Part 1 of 3

During our peak annual event, the only time all our top level coaches come together each year, we are involved in some phenomenal professional development experiences.One of these are our round-circle discussions that we call our ‘Huddles’. This Part 1 of  a 3 part audio series gives you insights into the minds of our coaches from all levels as they absorb heir experiences doing the week of the 2018 camp!

Huddle #36 – Chat with JL Holdsworth, Former world champion powerlifter and strength coach

In this podcast we chat with US powerlifting legend, strength coach and founder of Spot Athletics – JL Holdsworth. With a BA in Exercise Science from Wayne State, Masters work at University of Kentucky in Coaching, a USAW Level-1 coaching certificate and well over 20,000 hours of practical experience, JL Holdsworth is one of the most respected strength coaches in the industry. As a competitive powerlifter, he has posted a 905 pound squat, 775 pound bench press, and 804 pound deadlift. He has also competed in mixed martial arts and grip competition. Holdsworth is the owner The Spot Athletics, where he works with athletes of all ages and sports discipline.

Huddle #35 – Living the dream in physical preparation

In the physical preparation industry you often hear reference to a person ‘living the dream’. Is this real, or marketing ploy to attract more into the industry? Are all or most physical preparation coaches ‘living the dream’? And what does ‘living the dream’ mean anyway?

KSI Huddle #34 – Dealing with the frustration of the ‘different’ training directions

We all face ‘frustration’s’ in the work place. For a physical preparation coach (as well as many other service consultants) some of this frustration can come from the realization that many people do not agree with what you believe in, despite the fact that you are a ‘professional’.

Huddle #33 – Chat with Dr Ken Kinakin, SWIS Founder and Chiropractor

Ken is a Canadian chiropractor and the founder of the Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists (SWIS) which is focused on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of weight-training injuries.

The mission of SWIS is to “bring therapeutic professionals and professional weight lifting trainers together. The goal is to create a win-win-win relationship between the doctor/therapist, the trainer, and the client. SWIS is focused on creating a “bridge” for the doctors/therapists and the gym trainers. This allows each profession to do the best work they can.”