Lee Taft Performance Podcast is the official podcast of Lee Taft Athletic Consulting. Each episode is dedicated to providing the best strength & conditioning information from the world's top coaches to anyone who appreciates the importance of continuing education. The podcasts are brought to you each week by one of the World's Leading Multi-Directional Speed Experts Lee Taft, simply known to many as, “The Speed Guy”. You can count on each podcast delivering high-quality content from experts ...
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The Tennis Speed Show is dedicated to bringing the world's best tennis performance experts together in one place. Lee Taft, known to many as "The Speed Guy", interviews coaches on specific techniques, methods, and strategies to improve the speed of tennis athletes. If you want to know more about footwork, speed, training, health, strength, the importance of speed to make better shots, and so much more, then this is the show you won't want to miss! For even more knowledge on Tennis Speed, go ...
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Comedian Lee Mack has long had an interest in Buddhism, mindfulness and the possibility of leading a more spiritual life. After a few years of dabbling in meditation, he feels the time has come to decide once and for all whether he should seriously seek spiritual enlightenment. ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddha’ is a new podcast which finds Lee and his friend Neil taking their first (often clumsy) steps on the road to Nirvana. From picking which type of Buddhism to follow, to contemplating wh ...
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This podcast is about being curious and learning from others. Tune in for insightful conversations with some of the brightest professionals in their field. It's my hope that you walk away from this podcast with something learned that can help you evolve in your life. Along with great conversations, I will be releasing episodes about life. We all deal with a lot and we don't often talk about things that need to be talked about. I am hoping through my explanation of experiences, you can relate ...
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The Resilient Performance Podcast was born to interview thought leaders from a variety of disciplines (including medicine, fitness, military and law enforcement, academia, music, theater, sports, and exploration) to gain insight into how to systematically optimize performance at the individual and organizational level. This will not be a niche podcast that promotes specialization and professional identity politics. Instead, it will espouse global thinking and professional and academic integr ...
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Unlocking Game Speed with Multidirectional Expert Jason Feairheller | Coach U Podcast
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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Introducing The Dribbling Buddhist with Neil Webster
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Neil Webster (co-host of the podcast 'I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha' with Lee Mack) is back with a new podcast, all about his continuing investigation into the world of enlightenment, non-duality and all things mindful. You could say he's going it alone, but Neil would argue that as we are all ultimately one entity, we're all going together. But …
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Brandon McDaniel - Los Angeles Dodgers VP Player Performance
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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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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 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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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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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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Episode 111: Free Play is More Important Than You Know
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Free Play is undervalued. If adults realized how crucial free play is for the development of athleticism and creativity, they would start to find time more time for it. Listen in as to why free play needs to be a bigger part of the lives of our youth.
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Episode 110: Can You Make A Left Hand Lay Up?
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Youth basketball has a problem. The cart is being put before the horse. If youth players can't make a left-hand lay-up or dribble with their left hand, why are they paying huge amounts of money to play in AAU tournaments? Learn my thoughts!
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Any time we want to change something, we have to have a reason to do so. Parents who feel AAU is the only options need to know that it's one of the worst options for their child. There are many more options than serving their child's current ability better.
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Only a few things can make me want to turn a basketball game off, and flopping is one. I have argued against it for decades. There is no denying that flopping ruins the game. It destroys games, seasons, and careers. Learn why flopping has to go to save the game.
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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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There has been a crazy trend of basketball coaches talking about not teaching their defenders to shuffle and ONLY laterally run. What a big mistake! Listen in as I break down many reasons why it's a big mistake.
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Episode 106: Primary and Secondary Practice Focus
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End your training sessions and practices with a WIN! Planning too much "stuff" in one practice is a sure way to eliminate wins. Concentrate on a few exercises and skills so the athletes can learn and remember the information. Always have a primary focus for the day and sprinkle in the secondary focus when appropriate.…
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Episode 105: How To Give Basketball Players Context
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Give your basketball players better context when teaching them a new skill, concept, or method. It is crucial to "catch" them at the moment. This awareness is where the magic of learning occurs. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com.
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Blood Flow Restriction: Dr. Jim Stray-Gunderson of B-Strong BFR Training Systems
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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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If you want to make more significant impacts with your programs, you need to consider running basketball camps. They are a great way to fund your team's expenses, support your staff, and build your overall basketball program. Don't miss out on this golden opportunity. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist.…
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Episodes 103: Building your Basketball Program with a Phone Call
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We have to stop thinking the only way to build your basketball program is by subjecting parents and kids to expensive AAU programs that require long weekends, lots of travel, and stress. There is a much better way. Listen as I walk you through how I accomplished this with multiple programs. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit Bas…
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Being on your toes is wrong! We have to stop telling players to get off their heels and way up on the balls of their feet. This position causes slower movements during COD and increases ankle sprains. The weight should be toward the ball of the foot with the heels down so the ankle is dorsiflexed. Listen in to learn why. For more knowledge about ba…
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Do U Proteus? - Will Waterman: Head of Performance and Sports Science at Proteus Motion
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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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Episode 101: Building a Strong Basketball Program without AAU
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How do you build a powerful basketball program without using AAU? Here is the 4-step system I have used for years to build a strong high school program.
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The Motion is the Lotion- Dr. Craig Liebenson
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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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Introducing 'Feast is Feast' with Big Zuu...
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You love food right - who doesn’t? Well, we’ve got a brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy. Feast is Feast is hosted by TV Chef Big Zuu and it’s all about the celebration of food across different cultures, communities and generations. In each episode Big Zuu and his guest chat about their relationship with food and the role food has played in the…
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Episode 100: Don't Punish for Doing the Right Thing
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I hate when coaches make players run lines for honest mistakes. Why is attempting to make the correct decision but executed wrong, missing a shot, or making a turnover punishable by running lines? Punishment for these types of errors is what takes away confidence and creativity. There are many more effective ways to handle on-court mistakes and kee…
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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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I will make many people mad, especially in the Physical Education World, but the Beep Test needs to go! It teaches horrible running form, tells us what we already know- kids are not in shape. Coaches will use it to test conditioning and often never use it again. Let kids get in shape by playing small-sided basketball games, fast full-court drills, …
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A coach's most significant role is to build a strong program from the feeder system through the varsity level. If not, the program will never be consistent. Don't confuse wins and loses with a well-run program. Listen to some crucial ideas to make sure on-court and off-court x's and o's are taken care of if you want a solid program.…
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Episode 97: Why Not Strength Training for Basketball
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It's tough to define a solid reason why NOT to strength training. It benefits in so many ways, and not being strong is showcased when seen—improvement of performance, reduction in potential injury, ability to withstand high force, and produce high forces. Strength Training scares people because it's often depicted as powerlifting. It isn't, and I'm…
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There is way too much skill work going on for too long without live-action. Live-action teaches us if players are transferring the skill to game action usability. In the early stages, using a no-defense strategy to learn the skill is the way to go; however, the defense quickly must be included. For more information on becoming a basketball performa…
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Episode 95: Words to Help Communicate Our Training
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This is a huge rant of mine—kids who are being punished because of low GPAs in schools and can't play basketball. If kids are simply not completing the work, exhibit poor behavior, and cause issues- then, by all means, they should be dealt with sternly. However, many students learn differently to have an arbitrary GPA dictating whether they can par…
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On today's episode, Greg, Doug and Trevor #KeepItReal with Dr. Zach Baker.
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Nothing infuriates me more than parents who yell, scream and belittle their youngsters when teaching them basketball. It is such abusive, irresponsible, and punishable behavior. We have to continue the education and mass marketing to get these parents to realize their lifelong damage to their children by constantly verbally abusing them when teachi…
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When coaching on-ball defense, you have to find players that are okay with getting beat now and again- and still willing to get back in the game and fight. Tactically, you have to support aggressive on-ball defense with smart help defenders who can take away penetration and rotate to help kick-out passes. Practicing on-ball defense is a must if you…
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Special Episode: Ty Terrell, Trevor Rappa, and Lee Talk Agility
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Sit in on a Virtual Round Table Conversation with two top professionals - you don't want to miss this! Ty, Trevor, and I dove deep into the various components of agility and what makes it different from other forms of training.
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Episode 91: How to Properly Use Drills and When to Use Them
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The problem with drills is they often become the lead. Coaches tend to use drills more than"Live Situations." Players end up not learning how to read their environment and make decisions. They look great in practice but lost during games. Listen as I share with you how and when to use drills. For more information on becoming a basketball performanc…
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46. "Could you explain because I’ll make a pigs ear of it." With Michael Taft (Pt. 2)
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Here's the second part of Neil's chat, with the endlessly patient Michael Taft. Get ready for Neil to introduce the concept of Trigger's broom into the spiritual arena and see if Michael encounters any questions he simply can't answer. If you'd like to find out more information about Michael, follow this link: https://deconstructingyourself.com/mic…
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Coaches often get in their own way when it comes to coaching movement on offense. They have their players cut non-stop. In theory, it sounds great, but what happens is players often are in the ideal spot, and they cut out of it into a more difficult spot. Cutting and moving is about knowing what the job of the defense is. If we know what the defens…
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45. "Neil You Ignorant Twit!" With Michael Taft (Pt. 1)
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One of our favourite guests, Michael Taft, returned this week for an exquisite conversation. Neil discusses the affect that daily meditation has had on him and whether it's possible to experience a meditative state whilst asleep. If you'd like to find out more information about Michael, follow this link: https://deconstructingyourself.com/michael-w…
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We must stop picking drills randomly off the internet. If you know exactly what you are looking for, feel free to use the internet to find it. Basketball coaching is about solving problems, and the drills you select should be an integral part of solving those problems. For more knowledge about basketball performance, visit BasketballSpeedSpecialist…
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