HansenAthletics Radio is a top-rated podcast hosted by HansenAthletics 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 business development, marketing, and personal growth as well. Tune in and explore the world of performance like never before.
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Mastering Peak Performance: A Dive into Athlete Development WNBA Coach Chrissy Stragisher
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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 physical prowess…
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The Blueprint for Nurturing Excellence in Youth Athletes: Training, Nutrition, and Recovery
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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 from our new team members,…
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Redefining Athletic Training: Ryan Paul of New Athlete
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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 charts his jou…
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Data Insights on Athlete Performance - Highschool Football 📊 [Linebacker versus DB]
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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/cornerback, highlighti…
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Q/A: Isometrics and Implementation for Athletes
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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! A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or …
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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, consistency, and awarene…
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The Importance of Recovery In An Athletes Development
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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. A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you…
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5 Pillars of Speed Development For Youth Athletes
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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 the five essentia…
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Age is Just a Number: Adjusting Your Training for Longevity
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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 importance of r…
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The Power of Building Confidence in the Weightroom
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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 combo when it c…
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Doing Less for More: The Power of Intentional Training - Episode 50
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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. A massive thank you for listening to the sh…
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Maximizing Athletic Performance: The Benefits of Velocity-Based Training - Episode 49
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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 training (VBT) has been rapidl…
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Youth Sport Culture: 3 Things To Consider With Underperforming Athletes - Episode 48
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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 things to consider when you …
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Casey Zavaleta: What a Coach Needs To Know! - Episode 47
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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 emphasize the importance of ga…
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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 able to design a coordi…
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Ways To Improve Performance For Free - Episode 45
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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. A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our w…
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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. A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our we…
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Recovering From Pain and Injuries - Episode 43
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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. A massive thank you for listening to the show and supporting HansenAthletics. If you're interested in our free resources or learning more, hit our website or follo…
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Episode 42 - The Mental Side of Performance W/ Liz Robakiewicz
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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 their own shoulder…
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Episode 41 - The 7 Principles of Overcoming Adversity
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@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 visiting www.hans…
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Episode 40 - Speed Work During The Off-Season For Athletes
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@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! A massive thank you for li…
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Episode 39 - Sprint Training: Track VS Field/Court Athlete with Terrence Limbert
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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 you find the content meani…
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Episode 38 - Negative Effects Of Lifting Weights As a Youth Athlete
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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 #WAKEYOURASSUP Cof…
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Episode 37 - Three Common Types Of Chronic Pain & How To Fix Them
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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 HERE! For more i…
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Episode 36: Should I Try Intermittent Fasting?
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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 with us and learn…
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@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 with us and learn…
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Episode 34 - Q/A Is The Quarter Squat Effective For Athletes
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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 them in or sen…
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Episode 33 - Conditioning Tests and Pre-Season Training For High School Athletes
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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 preparation. Questions? …
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Episode 32 - The Difference Between a Snatch and a Power Snatch
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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 Instagram [@hanse…
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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. Questions? Call th…
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Episode 30 - Speed Development For Youth Athletes
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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 athletes not only develop …
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Episode 29 - What We Look For In The Squat and More Importantly WHY!
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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 individual and r…
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Episode 28 - Beating the diet culture & nutrition for athletes with @JessicaTheSportsRD
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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 platform can drive the…
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Episode 27 - Finding Your Purpose with @CoachDHansen
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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 information regardi…
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Episode 26 - What coaches look for in athletes
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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.hansenathletics.co…
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Episode 24 - Is CrossFit For Athletes with Coach Wartman
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@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 athlete develo…
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Episode 25 - Let's talk movement and performance with Olympic PT Matt Zanis
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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" Time to fill your…
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Episode 22 - The state of crossfit and black lives matter with Justin Zizumbo
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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, wrong or right, c…
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Episode 21 - The benefits of Blood Flow Restriction with Colby Wartman
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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 with some deepe…
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Episode 20: Marketing 101 With Brandon and Jessica
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@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 developing your ow…
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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 coach and much m…
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Episode 18 - Idaho State Strength and Conditioning
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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 episode we cover: Co…
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Episode 17 - Q/A With Coach Darren: In-Season Training
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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 we mention in th…
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Episode 16 - Coach Daniel Ryan: ISU Strength
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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 episode we cover: Idaho…
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HA Radio - Episode 15: PowerAthlete Friends Unite
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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 NOT ideal. The…
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HA Radio - Episode 14: Shark Infested Waters
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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 and powerful option than …
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Caroline has a beautiful soul filled with a passion to flip the current "mental health" model on its head. Albeit young and getting set to attend graduate school she has ample experience with mental health through life experience, family, and published research conducted during her undergrad at Utah State. Caroline believes that "mental" health is …
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HA Radio - Episode 12: Ethan Ostrom
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Ethan is an elite athlete turned researcher/educator. Think you're "too" old to improve your health? Bullshit! He is in the trenches bridging the gap for all of you "older" individuals researching how to maximize your training and health no matter your age! In this episode we cover: Ethan's athletic background and his days as an elite Pole Vaulter.…
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Justin is one hell of a guy. He is in a daily fist fight between bridging the gap between physical and mental health in a completely legit and certified way. Think addiction is unbeatable? Justin knows there are ways to go to battle. In this episode we cover: How we met and our history stemming back to college. Our common mentor and the similaritie…
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HA Radio - Episode 10: Recap Of The American Open
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In this episode we cover: Sleep: How important is it compared to everything else? Advice for coaches on how to handle an Olympic Lifting meet. The challenge athletes face when competing on a National stage. Recap of the American Open 2018 and how our HansenAthletics athletes performed. Lessons learned from this years competition season. Stuff we me…
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