HansenAthletics Radio is a top-rated podcast hosted by Darren Hansen that comprehensively covers athlete development and performance concepts. The podcast is structured to teach training enthusiasts of all skill levels how to be better athletes, coaches, and students. Delivered in an informative and engaging manner, you can expect to receive unparalleled insights into athlete development, business development, and marketing. Tune in and explore the world of performance like never before.
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Sustaining Strength and Speed Through Fall Sports
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Send us a text Can you afford to let your performance drop just when it matters the most? As the fall sports season kicks into high gear, we dissect the critical importance of maintaining a structured in-season training regimen. Learn how dedicating even one to two sessions a week can not only help athletes sustain their hard-earned off-season gain…
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Mastering the Four Stages of Skill Development
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Send us a text What if the difference between failure and mastery of a skill is just a matter of awareness of four key stages? Discover the transformative Athlete Learning and Mastery Model that reveals how athletes and individuals progress from being unaware of their weaknesses to achieving effortless skill execution. We'll explore each stage in d…
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You Want To Get Faster: Three Things To Focus On
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Send us a text Ready to unlock the secrets to athletic speed? Discover how you can transform your athletic performance with three essential elements: force production, ground contact times, and creating force in the right direction. Whether you're an athlete striving for a competitive edge, a coach aiming to fine-tune your training techniques, or a…
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Unlocking Youth Speed: Innovative Sprint Training Methods
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Send us a text What if the secret to developing blazing speed in youth athletes isn't just about strength training or perfect form? Today, we uncover the groundbreaking methodology inspired by Les Spellman and Spellman Performance, used at HansenAthletics to catapult young athletes to their peak speed. You’ll discover why short, full-speed sprints …
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Mastering Peak Performance: A Dive into Athlete Development WNBA Coach Chrissy Stragisher
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Send us a text Join the voyage with Chrissy, a dynamo of the sports training world, whose transformative experiences range from WNBA intern to a guru for Olympians and WNBA All-Stars. As she unpacks the quintessential elements crucial to athlete development—strength, nutrition, mindset, and more—listeners will be captivated by the intersection of p…
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The Blueprint for Nurturing Excellence in Youth Athletes: Training, Nutrition, and Recovery
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the formula for nurturing excellence in youth athletes with us as we delve into a holistic approach that transcends regular training routines. This episode is all about the secret ingredients that empower young sports enthusiasts to excel, not just in their respective sports, but in life. We've got the inside scoop fr…
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Redefining Athletic Training: Ryan Paul of New Athlete
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Send us a text Get ready to rethink everything you know about athletic training. Today, we’re joined by Ryan RP, the mastermind behind New Athlete, a pioneering training facility in Vancouver. Ryan’s unique approach to speed training has revolutionized the lives of over 7,000 athletes, including more than 140 NFL stars and 1,000+ D1 athletes. As he…
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Data Insights on Athlete Performance - Highschool Football 📊 [Linebacker versus DB]
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Send us a text I'm excited to share some data insights on athlete performance that we've been tracking at HansenAthletics. We're diving into what demands are placed on athletes, the type of conditioning that's appropriate for their sport, and what's important for their position. I'll be comparing the data of a linebacker and a wide receiver/cornerb…
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Q/A: Isometrics and Implementation for Athletes
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Send us a Text Message. Coach Darren answers a specific question received online about isometrics in our athletes' training and how we implement them at HansenAthletics. Spur up more questions? Send them over to us! Support the Show. A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our free resou…
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Send us a text Coach Darren shares insights on considerations for athletes in-season training and why it’s important to continue working on the traits that were built in the off-season while improving the athlete's ability to recover. As a private facility working with athletes who are busy and overloaded with sports, it requires quality, consisten…
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The Importance of Recovery In An Athletes Development
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Send us a text Athletes often understand the importance of working hard, but are they being taught how to capitalize on that work and maintain a healthy relationship with sport and training? Here are some quick thoughts on the subject after over a decade of working with athletes. Support the Show. A massive thank you for listening to the show and s…
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5 Pillars of Speed Development For Youth Athletes
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the essential components of speed development for young athletes. Discover the five key pillars that can help your child improve their speed, agility, and overall athletic performance. Speed is a vital aspect of athletic performance, no matter the sport. In this engaging podcast episode, we break down th…
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Age is Just a Number: Adjusting Your Training for Longevity
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Send us a text In this episode, Coach Darren discusses the importance of adjusting training as individuals age, with a focus on recovery to reduce the risk of injury and improve overall health and fitness. Listen in to learn his top 5 tips for aging adults when it comes to productive and enjoyable training. Adults need to emphasize and realize the …
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The Power of Building Confidence in the Weightroom
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Send us a text Confidence is a key component of any athlete's success. This episode explores the benefits of improving athlete confidence, and how it can lead to better performance, greater resilience, and a more positive outlook both on and off the field. Giving athletes the opportunity for success, failure, and authentic expression is a powerful …
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Doing Less for More: The Power of Intentional Training - Episode 50
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Send us a text This episode is all about the benefits of doing less work for better results through intentional training. We will be exploring the various ways in which you can optimize your training regimen by focusing on quality over quantity, and how this can help you work more effectively towards your fitness goals. Support the Show. A massive …
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Maximizing Athletic Performance: The Benefits of Velocity-Based Training - Episode 49
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Send us a Text Message. Velocity-based training is a modern method used to build strength and power. It uses advanced technology that tracks the speed of each exercise, providing athletes with feedback on their performance. This helps them improve their motivation, optimize their skills, and gain an advantage over competitors. Velocity-based traini…
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Youth Sport Culture: 3 Things To Consider With Underperforming Athletes - Episode 48
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Send us a Text Message. Host @coachdhansen talks through aspects of what peak performance looks like for athletes and 3 things you may have not considered when it comes to unhappy and underperforming athletes. In his personal experience, more athletes seem to be unhappy even when they are contributing to a winning program. Darren talks through thin…
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Casey Zavaleta: What a Coach Needs To Know! - Episode 47
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Send us a Text Message. A big welcome to Casey Zavaleta! In this episode, Darren interviews Casey, an instructor and content developer with DTS Fitness Education. They discuss the importance of teaching foundational skills to clients and the need for coaches to have a system to put everything into, starting with a solid assessment. They also emphas…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 46: @CoachDHansen diving into the burning question of whether a coach can motivate clients. Having the ability to do so will not only improve your career as a coach but spill over into the different relationships we maintain throughout life. By providing a clear model of the different stages of motivation we are then…
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Ways To Improve Performance For Free - Episode 45
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Send us a text Coach Darren covers some of the obvious but overlooked ways to improve performance and health. This episode will give you ways to improve that are affordable and cut out the BS you see on social media. Support the Show. A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our free reso…
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Send us a Text Message. Finally got all our head coaches together for a podcast talking all things training! Listen in for some insightful information on effective training, sport, and coaching athletes to a winning mindset. Support the Show. A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our f…
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Recovering From Pain and Injuries - Episode 43
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Send us a text RICE just isn't the best answer and it's been proven at many levels over the past decade. Consider these points before deciding to avoid movement and stick with immobilization and icing. Support the Show. A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our free resources or learni…
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Episode 42 - The Mental Side of Performance W/ Liz Robakiewicz
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Send us a text This episode is packed with information for coaches, parents, and athletes regarding mental sport [and life] performance. Liz has an impressive background and education when it comes to the mental side of performance. At @HansenAthletics we know firsthand that one of the biggest limiting factors athletes face sits right on top of the…
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Episode 41 - The 7 Principles of Overcoming Adversity
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Send us a text @coachdhansen going over 7 different ways to approach and dominate adversity! Whether you are an athlete or simply trying to dominate your daily life these tips can take you to the next level. The fee is simple! Share the show and leave a review if you liked this episode. Learn more about our on-site and remote coaching options by vi…
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Episode 40 - Speed Work During The Off-Season For Athletes
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Send us a Text Message. @CoachDHansen covering HansenAthletics approach to developing speed during the off-season for youth athletes and where to put your energy and effort to teach the skill of speed. Listen in to hear HansenAthletics approach to developing athletes to be fast, but also in great shape! Share this with the coaches you work with! Su…
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Episode 39 - Sprint Training: Track VS Field/Court Athlete with Terrence Limbert
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Send us a Text Message. A great question by the ol' Canadian himself [@limby2] set us up for a juicy conversation that considers the different aspects and needs of sprint training for a track athlete versus your more common field/court sport athlete in a strength and conditioning program. There's a simple fee for this show: subscribe or share if yo…
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Episode 38 - Negative Effects Of Lifting Weights As a Youth Athlete
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Send us a text Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] answering your question about the negative effects of lifting weights as a youth athlete. Ask questions or connect with us HERE! For more information regarding our online training teams and individualized remote coaching services visit our website here: Visit Our Website Grab a bag of our world-class #WA…
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Episode 37 - Three Common Types Of Chronic Pain & How To Fix Them
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Send us a text Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] goes over the three common types of chronic pain we see and how to begin addressing them on your own! Neck pain, back pain, and knee pain... what do they all have in common?! Listen to the episode to find out and dive into how to improve your movement and decrease pain. Ask questions or connect with us H…
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Episode 36: Should I Try Intermittent Fasting?
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Send us a text We get this question quite a bit. It depends on YOU. Here are some insights into how to make the diet work best for you. Questions? Send us a message on Instagram [@hansenathletics] For more information regarding our online training teams and individualized remote coaching services visit our website here: Visit Our Website Connect wi…
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Send us a text @coachdhansen tackles an important concept concerning the youth and their ability to develop confidence. Questions? Call them in or send us a message on Instagram [@hansenathletics] For more information regarding our online training teams and individualized remote coaching services visit our website here: Visit Our Website Connect wi…
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Episode 34 - Q/A Is The Quarter Squat Effective For Athletes
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Send us a text Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] answers a question given to us by one of our athlete's parents. Is there room for quarter squats and are they effective with a high school basketball player? Coach Darren covers some misconceptions in the article and describes how we program our athletes to increase their speed and jumps. Questions? Call…
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Episode 33 - Conditioning Tests and Pre-Season Training For High School Athletes
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Send us a Text Message. Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] covers some key points when it comes to designing conditioning tests and pre-season conditioning protocols for the high school athlete. Not only does he break down many of the common misconceptions and mistakes that are made, but he also gives an example of how to better approach your athlete's …
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Episode 32 - The Difference Between a Snatch and a Power Snatch
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Send us a text Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] dives into the difference between a Snatch and Power Snatch... or the lack thereof. This is a mistake we see often and have had our followers ask about, and we wanted to give you an insight into the way HA approaches this concept as athletes and coaches. Questions? Call them in or send us a message on In…
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Send us a text Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] chats about the approach @HansenAthletics takes when recommending supplements. This is a question we get from parents and followers frequently, and we wanted to give you an insight into the HA process. We cover our top recommendations when it comes to supplements for youth athletes and their parents. Que…
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Episode 30 - Speed Development For Youth Athletes
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Send us a Text Message. Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] dives into the approach @HansenAthletics takes to develop speed with our youth athletes. This is a question we get from parents and followers frequently, and we wanted to give you an insight into the HA process. We cover the top three things a coach needs to be looking for to help these young at…
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Episode 29 - What We Look For In The Squat and More Importantly WHY!
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Send us a text Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] dives into what @HansenAthletics looks for in the squat with a glimpse into how we view the movement as a whole. We have people asking us about the squat ALL THE TIME and they want a simple answer.... spoiler alert there isn't a one size fits all approach. It's imperative to understand the needs of the i…
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Episode 28 - Beating the diet culture & nutrition for athletes with @JessicaTheSportsRD
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Send us a text Your host Coach Darren [@coachdhansen] sits down with UCLA's very own elite athlete performance dietitian Jessica Isaacs [@JessicaTheSportsRD] to chat about battling the "diet culture" and what an athletes nutrition really needs to look like. We also take some brief dives into how utilizing your demographics' preferred social platfor…
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Episode 27 - Finding Your Purpose with @CoachDHansen
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Send us a text Coach Darren [@coachdhansen] covers the topic of finding purpose and a “why” to help drive your performance and goals. At HansenAthletics we have a weekly thought we deliver to our clients and this week's topic was structured around finding your purpose in life. Want to leave us a question to answer? Leave Us A Question For more info…
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Episode 26 - What coaches look for in athletes
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Send us a text We address some common things that coaches look for in their clients and athletes. These traits are leading indicators in success on and off the field and are imperative to learn as a young athlete For more information regarding our online training teams and individualized remote coaching services visit our website at https://www.han…
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Episode 24 - Is CrossFit For Athletes with Coach Wartman
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Send us a text @Coach_Wartman of the @iron.chapel and @coachdarrenh dive into our thoughts in further detail when it comes to @crossfit and training athletes for sport. We cover our actual thought processes concerning the short-sighted post regarding the topic earlier in the week. We were able to dive into the thought process behind our approach to…
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Episode 25 - Let's talk movement and performance with Olympic PT Matt Zanis
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Send us a text Listen up. @rootedinmvmnt is ready to challenge what you've heard about movement and performance from your standard Physical Therapist or fitness coach. Backed by unmatched experience and education Matt gives us a glimpse into his mind when it comes to understanding movement and the benefits of causing a ripple in the "status quo" Ti…
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Episode 22 - The state of crossfit and black lives matter with Justin Zizumbo
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Send us a text Justin and I connect and share our thoughts on the state of CrossFit as a company and as a methodology. Will both of these survive? If you aren't up to date with social media there are quite a few important issues arising with CrossFit HQ and even more developing after this show was recorded. We get into our thoughts and feelings, wr…
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Episode 21 - The benefits of Blood Flow Restriction with Colby Wartman
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Send us a text We sat down to dive deeper into the research and benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training with coach Colby Wartman. Who the hell is Colby? He is the owner of The Iron Chapel and Strength and Conditioning coach at Dickinson State University and one built ass dude! The idea was to help uncover some basic principles of BFR and ended …
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Episode 20: Marketing 101 With Brandon and Jessica
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Send us a text @thejessinator and @brandondesfosses of @idahomerealestate and @homesmartpremierrealty fill us in on how to really reach the people that matter. Jessica and Brandon are some of the leading minds in #Pocatello when it comes to digital marketing and customer experience. We were able to hash out some important steps when it comes to dev…
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Send us a text Host Darren Hansen sits down with Jeremy Wolf from Hustle One Fitness in South Carolina to discuss the new direction personal trainers and coaches have had to make in light of Covid-19. We talk through the challenges clients and coaches are having without a structured routine, how to spot fitness bullshit on the interwebs, hiring a c…
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Episode 18 - Idaho State Strength and Conditioning
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Send us a text Host Darren Hansen sits down with the Idaho State University Strength and Conditioning staff to talk state of the union within the S&C staff. From recent hires to the challenges of COVID-19 this episode is bound to leave a better insight into the current struggles coaches and athletes around the world are going through. In this episo…
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Episode 17 - Q/A With Coach Darren: In-Season Training
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Send us a text Coach Darren tackles questions concerning high school athletes trying to gain weight for sport and the importance of in-season strength and conditioning programs. In this episode we cover: How to gain weight as a high school athlete. The importance of continuing strength and conditioning throughout the entirety of the season. Stuff w…
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Episode 16 - Coach Daniel Ryan: ISU Strength
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Send us a Text Message. Coach Daniel Ryan is coming up on his third year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Idaho State University. Listen on a conversation that snowballs from how to attack culture in the weight room to the importance of connection to your clients and athletes! Coaches, we have a PSA... you need a SIDE HUSTLE! In this…
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HA Radio - Episode 15: PowerAthlete Friends Unite
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Send us a text A trip out to Michigan means linking up with some badass Powerathlete disciples to chat [a little too loudly] about the career changes and progress we have made thanks to the solid foundation Powerathlete has brought to our coaching careers. Forewarning this is packed with some great conversations and knowledge bombs but the audio is…
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HA Radio - Episode 14: Shark Infested Waters
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Send us a Text Message. The truth is there is a VAST amount of potential clients that a majority of businesses aren’t connecting within your community right now! By utilizing the values and strengths of your company you can connect with others in your industry that support the opportunity to grow collectively. This will always be a more effective a…
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