Best John "Coach U" Urena Podcasts (2024)

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Unlocking Game Speed with Multidirectional Expert Jason Feairheller | Coach U Podcast 55:17

16d ago55:17

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Unlocking Game Speed with Multidirectional Expert Jason Feairheller | Coach U Podcast In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, we are joined by Jason Feairheller , a multidirectional speed expert and host of the Game Speed Podcast. Jason shares his journey into the sports performance industry, his favorite TV shows, and music interests.We delve into…

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Elevating Athletic Performance with 5 Tool Connection: Learn what you need to do to succeed as an athlete! 50:20

4M ago50:20

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In this info packed episode of the Coach U Podcast, we're joined by Eric Yavarone and Noah Huff from 5 Tool Connection, an organization dedicated to athlete development through tailored training programs. Our guests share invaluable insights into the science of honing athletic performance, focusing on body movement analysis and individualized progr…

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Alan Dean - Coaching Beyond the Field: Impacting Lives, Expanding Horizons, and Evolving with Time 1:06:28

5M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Welcome to the latest episode of the Coach U Podcast, where we bring you the latest insights from the world of coaching and sports performance. In this episode, our host, Coach U, is joined by the incredible Alan Dean, head performance coach for Great Britain Baseball and seasoned strength and conditioning coach with over 30 years of experience. Ge…

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Movement Mastery: Lee Taft's Coaching Strategies for Speed, Agility, and Fundamental Skills 1:00:42

7M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, movement specialist Lee Taft shares valuable insights on the connection between fundamental movements, speed development, and athletic performance. Taft's expertise extends beyond traditional speed coaching, as he emphasizes the crucial role of fundamental movement patterns in building a strong base for athle…

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Navigating Pain and Fitness: Insights from Dr. Donald Mull 59:09

8M ago59:09

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Welcome back to the Coach U Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us: Dr. Donald Mull. Watch/Listen on --> YouTube Dr. Mull is here to share his insights and experiences on the current state of the medical system and the importance of collaboration in the health and fitness industry. Dr. Mull starts by addressing the challeng…

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Chris Martin - Minor League S&C Coordinator Houston Astros 56:48

8M ago56:48

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Welcome to the Coach U Podcast, where today's episode features an in-depth conversation with Chris Martin, Coordinator of Minor League Strength and Conditioning for the Houston Astros. Join Coach U and Chris as they delve into the world of sports performance, rehab, and strength training in baseball. In this episode, Chris shares valuable insights …

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Dr. Josh Heenan - Training with Purpose: Valid Reasons for Different Approaches 1:05:38

1y ago1:05:38

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In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, host Coach U is joined by guest Dr. Josh Heenan, a renowned expert in strength and conditioning. The focus of this episode is on various aspects of training, movement, and orthopedics. Dr. Heenan begins by stressing the importance of controlling the spine during deadlifts and squats. He explains that maintain…

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Dr. Sean Drake - From Young Athletes to Pros: The Essentiality of Screening for Proper Development 58:10

1y ago58:10

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On this episode of Coach U Podcast, we delve into the importance of screening athletes to understand their physical capabilities and identify areas for improvement. Our guest, Dr. Sean Drake, emphasizes that screening is not about predicting injury but rather determining what an athlete can and cannot do. He highlights the need for coaches to adapt…

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Nutrition for U - Julia Glanz R.D. 1:33:37

1+ y ago1:33:37

1:33:37

Todays conversation features Julia Glanz R.D. - hormone nutritionist ALL FEMALE athletes need to listen to this conversation. It is full of insights to help you throughout your menstruation cycle. We cover the key points pertaining to training and nutrition during the menstruation cycle, how to maximizing gut microbiome health, relative energy defi…

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Unlocking U - Nate Shemtov 1:03:36

1+ y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

In today's conversation we talk to Nate Shemtov, a fellow strength coach and entrepreneur. His path has lead him to exactly where he intended. Find out how Nate built his path by putting himself in the best positions he could and taking advantage of every single opportunity. A couple of talking points include: "I left a really comfortable situation…

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Brandon McDaniel - Los Angeles Dodgers VP Player Performance 1:06:33

1+ y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

This episode features a conversation with Brandon McDaniel, the Vice President/Director of Player Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brandon oversees a lot of departments including, but not limited to nutrition, physical therapy, performance training, scouting, and athletic training. All of these departments play a crucial role in helping the…

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Mike Garrett - Mission U 1:07:54

1+ y ago1:07:54

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In the conversation with Mike Garrett, we talk all things business, the life of an entrepreneur, what he learned from watching his father lead 3000 men at a time for the United States Marine Corps, how to take ownership for yourself, and the reality of becoming great takes discipline and consistency. We cover A LOT in this, but here are the bullet …

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Dr. Ryan Chow - U Are Not Fragile 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

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Dr. Ryan Chow show notes This coversation is with Dr. Ryan Chow, DPT. Ryan is a physical therapist. He is the owner of Reload PT, located in New York City. His clinic does not just do stem and heat. They believe in teaching the foundations of movement in order to help their population accomplish their goals, whether to get back to the NFL, or to ge…

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Redeem U - Nick Tintle 58:30

2y ago58:30

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This conversation features Nick Tintle, who is a world class lacrosse coach, former pro, and college player (University North Carolina). He is on a mission to help others. Nick has been through quite a lot in his life. Listen in as he gives us insight into how he has taken the most painful times in his life and turn them into a positive outcome, by…

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Stronger than U - Eric Chessen 1:14:55

2y ago1:14:55

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This episode features a conversation with Eric Chessen. Eric created Autism Fitness, which is an educational company that teaches anyone working with the autistic community how to communicate, manage, train or teach the autistic population. Eric also makes training equipment through his second company, Stronger Than U. His main goal is to make more…

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Serve U with Dr. Frank Benedetto 1:07:57

2+ y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

In this episode, I interview Dr. Frank Benedetto about his experiences throughout his career in the medical field. He touches on why he thinks our medical system sucks and what he is doing to improve it. Frank is a board certified physical therapist and has experienced unfortunate situations, both personally and professionally. He talks about these…

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Blood Flow Restriction: Dr. Jim Stray-Gunderson of B-Strong BFR Training Systems 48:38

2+ y ago48:38

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Blood Flow Restriction Training has attracted an increasing amount of attention in the last decade in the US. However, work has focused on rehabilitation from musculo-skeletal injuries and improvement in strength and fitness for Olympic and Professional athletes. It is recognized that regular exercise and good nutritional practice are the “medicine…

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Do U Proteus? - Will Waterman: Head of Performance and Sports Science at Proteus Motion 54:15

2+ y ago54:15

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About our guest! Today’s guest is Will Waterman, who is the Head of performance and sports science for Proteus Motion. He has been in the training industry for over 10 years in some capacity, including as a physical therapist and a strength coach. Will is also a former athlete, where he competed at a national level for olympic weightlifting, as wel…

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The Motion is the Lotion- Dr. Craig Liebenson 1:17:29

2+ y ago1:17:29

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Today’s episode features an awesome conversation I had with Dr. Craig Liebenson. As you will come to find out, Dr. Liebenson is the director of LA sport and spine and he is the co-founder of first principles of movement. Dr. Liebenson has a very curious mind, which is why I had to have him on for an interview. Our conversation revolves around human…

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Sprinting & Coaching- Justin Kavanaugh 59:35

2+ y ago59:35

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This is the second half of my conversation with Coach Justin Kavanaugh. We discuss how he met Jason Rogers, the obstacles they faced, and how to break down a sprint. Coach Justin Kavanaugh is a prolific sports performance coach, entrepreneur and high level business coach. He has coached over 50,000 athletes and most recently went to the Tokyo 2020 …

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Energize U - Justin Kavanaugh 1:01:04

2+ y ago1:01:04

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Coach Justin Kavanaugh is a prolific sports performance coach, entrepreneur and high level business coach. He has coached over 50,000 athletes and most recently went to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a coach of Jason Rogers. In this episode we discuss topics on communication, energy, intention, self judgement, 3 rules to live life by, how to be a pro a…

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U R not UR Demons 2:11

3y ago2:11

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Flip the script from a negative thought process to see the positives. This is a science and just like working out, you need to push your limits and your capacity to train. Start by being aware of your thoughts and then see which ones are negative. See how many of those you can pull a positive from. Remember, we can always learn something from every…

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S2 E9: Honor U 2:15

3y ago2:15

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Honor U We all have dreams and imaginations. It’s part of the human experience. We often associate dreams with fantasy and not often reality. But we can bring our dreams to life. If we shut down our dreams, we shut down who we are and what we have to give back to the world. So why do we let our dreams wash away? Why do we not take the limited amoun…

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S2 E8: Create U - Jason Lautenschleger 1:02:59

3y ago1:02:59

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Creativity runs through all of us but the problem is that we often are the first ones to shut down our ideas before they even get out into the world. So my conversation today is with one of the most creative and talented people I know. Jason Lautenschleger, the VP of Development for Adam Levine’s 222 Productions and Founder of Barry & Jason Games a…

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S2 E7: U are the light- Jarrett Johnson 1:07:59

3y ago1:07:59

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This interview is with Jarrett Johnson who has been a friend for 10 years now. He is a grammy nominated singer/arranger. Above all else, he is one of the kindest and wisest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. We dive into how to find your light because we all have one, but far too often we have been told to dim it, keep it shut off and never…

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S2 E6: acUmobility CEO - Brad Cox 1:11:44

3y ago1:11:44

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This conversation is with Brad Cox, the Co-CEO/Creator of Acumobility. They offer innovative and helpful training tools, video tutorials, workout programs, training programs for trainer and practitioners, as well as a ton of free content on their website, youtube and instagram. Tune into this conversation to learn about how we can take the steps to…

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S2 E5: Learn U- Dr. Adam Feit 1:18:53

3y ago1:18:53

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This conversation is all about learning how to find U. We are joined by Dr. Adam Feit who has a PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology. He has held positions with the NFL, NCAA (all 3 divisions) and with Precision Nutrition. He is a master at creating leaders and teams. He shares his wisdom of what he has learned both in his life and through his stu…

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S2: E4: Perspective Shift- Dumb or Curious? 11:53

3+ y ago11:53

11:53

There is no such thing as a dumb question, but why do we constantly hold ourselves back from asking questions? From my experience, it was because I felt DUMB. Listen in as I break down how we can see our patterns and experiences as learning tools to help us understand that asking questions actually gives us value. The more curious we are about ever…

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S2 E3: Alex Murphy- Joint Hygiene 1:08:17

3+ y ago1:08:17

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Join this conversation with Alex Murphy. Alex is a physical therapist and clinic owner in Canada. Outside of physical therapy she is a Kinstretch Instructor, Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist, FR Release practitioner, and strength coach. She has her own online platform called Kinstretch with Alex, which she has created to offer Kins…

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S2 E2: Ian Markow- Move it or Lose it 1:09:39

3+ y ago1:09:39

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Today's guest is Ian Markow. Ian is a movement expert full of knowledge about the body and how to improve our overall movement quality and eliminate pain forever. Ian has also built a huge online presence and he discusses how he made that happen and what others can do for themselves. The main reason I wanted to interview Ian, is to learn more about…

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S2 E1: 2020 is Hindsight 26:40

3+ y ago26:40

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This is my first solo episode ever! Come join me as I discuss what to expect moving forward with the podcast, creating my brand and a mobility academy. I also talk about the 3 things I learned from 2020, all from my experiences through sad times and happy times. Coach U Links: Brand U Catch me on Instagram Free Content on YouTube! If you are intere…

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E7: Rachel Balkovec- U Are In Charge 46:53

4y ago46:53

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Today's guest is Rachel Balkovec. Rachel is a minor league hitting coach for the New York Yankees and has worked in professional baseball for 7 years. She is the first woman to be a full time strength and conditioning coach and also the first woman to be a full time hitting coach in the history of professional baseball. She is a highly sought after…

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E6: Anna Sweeney - U Are Sold to Lose 57:07

4y ago57:07

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Today’s guest is Anna Sweeney. Anna has been a registered dietitian, dealing exclusively with eating disorders for the past 13 years. When she was 15, Anna was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or abbreviated commonly as MS. So we talk about her fitness journey, which I loved seeing. Multiple sclerosis is an illness of the central nervous system an…

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E5: Brian Harrington- Hold U Accountable 53:42

4y ago53:42

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My guest today is Brian Harrington. I met Brian through the National Sports Performance Association (NSPA) at a conference in 2019 and immediately had a connection. He is an honorable man and I highly respect him. Brian has been on quite the journey venturing into school to earn his business management degree along with a minor in education and no …

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E4: Rae Reichlin - Training: A Woman's Experience 1:02:50

4y ago1:02:50

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Coach U is joined by Rae Reichlin. Rae is a personal trainer based in Chicago, and she mainly focuses on helping women understand how to strength train for their bodies. I don't believe words give justice to the amount of women she has helped, as she is much more than a personal trainer. Come learn about fitness training from an experienced woman's…

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E3: Brian Pannuzzo From Wall Street to Home 1:01:15

4y ago1:01:15

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We all want the money, or so we think we do. But at what cost? In today's episode I sit down with Brian Pannuzzo, who worked on Wall Street for 20 (high stress) years before deciding to leave. He moved his wife and kids across the country to Los Angeles, where he now is a coach and mentor to high earners, fathers and other men who feel disconnected…

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E2: Chip Morton - Creating Human Connection 1:17:56

4y ago1:17:56

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We are joined by former NFL Head Strength Coach, Chip Morton. Chip is a husband & father of 7. He has been a Strength & Conditioning Coach for over 30 years and in that time he has coached at the High School, College, and Professional level (NFL Cincinnati Bengals 2003-2019). This is a powerful conversation about human connection and it brought abo…

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E1: Donnie Maib- Understanding Your Process 51:44

4y ago51:44

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Donnie Maib Head Coach for Olympic Sports Athletic Performance for The University of Texas joins Coach U and talks about his journey into coaching. Donnie is full of stories, has a welcoming spirit and helps breakdown how to deal with failure. Donnie also gives us insight into how he approaches soft tissue and recovery work. He has studied many yea…

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