
Athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta dives into one training question each episode.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 54 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Categories | SportsHealth & FitnessFitness | ||||

Hundreds of athletes, dozens of sports, and just one coach. Nick Garcia is a master of building an efficient and effective athletic development program. He joins us again on this week's GAINcast to walk us through his setup at Notre Dame High School,... more
Alex Hutchinson is well known for his writing on sport science, but his new books goes in a different direction by taking a detailed look at exploration: why humans explore, how much we should explore, and methods of exploration. The topic might not ... more
According to coach Dale Stevenson, technique is overrated. Technique is a tool, just like strength is a tool. We need tools, but we can't forget that tools are there to help us accomplish a task. On this week's podcast Stevenson joins us to look at h... more
What are the demands of modern high school coaching? John Larralde calculated that he has just 43 training days to prepare his track athletes this year. Add to that a small student population, multi-event athletes, a young coaching staff, and little ... more
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As a new collegiate track and field coach, Vern and Martin bring so much to the table relative to information and topics and their own experience. They are sure to say that they are not the end-all be-all of the topics of discussion but rather give a ton of information, book recommendations, and insights to the world of track and field and the rabbit hole that you can get into with regards to training ideas.
Love listening to the podcast to and from work, great sources of information from experts and thought provoking.
Great podcast from great coaches and great people!
Vern is a global authority and helps us all by addressing and navigating the science, art of coaching practice! Amazing that such a coaching legend gives back in such and informative way!
Finally, I’ve found a no-hype, fact-based source for personal physical performance management and improvement. I’ve just finished listening to my first 3 podcasts: lessons learned, polarized training and recovery and have instantly improved my training and recovery. Answered some questions I had as well confirmed my gut feel about how I’ve been continually improving my performance. I’m a 59 year old serious recreational cyclist and I’ve never had the benefit of a coach. I feel I do now. Thanks G... more
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Focused on athletic development, a range of episodes explore essential training strategies, coaching methodologies, and insights from both seasoned and emerging experts in sports. Listeners can expect deep dives into topics including injury prevention, the balance between traditional and innovative coaching methods, and the fundamental abilities necessary for athletes. Each episode aims to challenge common coaching practices while providing practical advice to improve athlete performance, making it a valuable resource for coaches at any level. The podcast is known for featuring high-profile guests, including well-respected coaches and sports professionals, who share their unique experiences and philosophies, further enriching the discourse... more
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