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Iron Minds

Sam Bolotta
Powerlifting
Genetics
Psychology
Technique
Programming
Lifestyle
Coaching
Sports Psychology
Motor Learning
Athlete Psychology
AI In Sports
Data Analysis
Coach-Client Relationship
Italy
Mentality
Peaking/periodization
Periodization
Injury and Load Management
Technology In Coaching
Injury Risk

Great powerlifting isn't just built in the gym. It's built in the conversations between coaches: the debates about programming, the lessons from failed attempts, the ideas most people never get to hear. Iron Minds brings those conversations to you. Every episode features a coach worth knowing, talking about the work they actually do and why they do it that way.

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In the twenty-second episode of Iron Minds, Samuele sits down with Michael Greeno to talk about why lifters stall, what a coach can and can't change, and where the sport is heading.

0:00 - Intro

1:46 - Thirty years of paradigm shifts: stay pragmati... more

In the twenty-first episode of Iron Minds, Samuele sits down with Steve DeNovi to talk about what actually separates Sheffield-level lifters, why mindset may matter less than we think in a low-skill sport, and how he builds programs that a lifter 500... more

In the twentieth episode of Iron Minds, Samuele sits down with Joe Sullivan, multi-time world record holder and legend of the sport, to talk about what really drives progress when the program isn't the problem.

0:00 - Intro

1:03 - From a 310-lb 14-... more

In the nineteenth episode of Iron Minds, Samuele sits down with Carlo Alberto Bonomelli - coach of Chiara Bernardi and sub-junior Aurora Scapini, and one of the partners behind the Strong4Real powerlifting and weightlifting team - to talk about why h... more

In the eighteenth episode of Iron Minds, Samuele sits down with Matt Sharafinski to talk about why he'd trust bar speed over a lifter's word, what successful training blocks have in common, when a coach should follow a gut feeling, and why lifestyle,... more

In the seventeenth episode of Iron Minds, Samuele sits down with Nicolas Peyraud, a fellow coach at TSG and an elite lifter who has spent eleven years in powerlifting after playing high-level rugby in France. They talk about ranking the variables of ... more

In this new episode of Iron Minds, Samuele sits down with Josef Eriksson to talk about why his world-level athletes train at under half of their one-rep max, almost never take a single before a meet, and why he thinks most lifters peak themselves int... more

In the fifteenth episode of Iron Minds, Samuele sits down with Dr. Kate Cohen, sport psychologist with a PhD in sport psychology from Florida State, two-time USA Powerlifting national champion and USAPL national record holder in the deadlift and the ... more

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Recent Guests

Nicolas Peyraud
Powerlifter and coach at TSG
TSG
Episode: Rush a Talented Junior Into High Frequency and You Run Out of Keys w/ Nicolas Peyraud
Josef Eriksson
Powerlifter and coach discussed in the episode
Episode: I Train World Champions at Under 50% of Their Max w/ Josef Eriksson
Dr. Kate Cohen
Sports psychologist, staff at TSG, former competitive powerlifter
TSG (staff)
Episode: If Everyone Says Mindset Matters, Why Does Nobody Train It? w/ Dr. Kate Cohen
Chris Ferratti
Coach, Big Body
Flexx Training Systems
Episode: The Best Programming in the World Looks Vanilla w/ Chris Ferratti aka Big Body
Giuseppe Gargiulo
Powerlifting coach in Italy
Independent coach in Italy
Episode: The Coach Who Does Not Track Any Metrics w/ Giuseppe Gargiulo
Meghan Scanlon
Elite powerlifter and coach
Independent athlete and coach
Episode: Most of the Individualization Happens Outside the Gym w/ Meghan Scanlon
Marcellus Williams
Powerlifting coach and athlete development expert
Self-employed / Coaching practice
Episode: What Coaches Get Wrong When a Program Stops Working w/ Marcellus Williams
Anas Anbar
Powerlifting coach, educator, and influencer known for his thoughtful Q&As and coaching philosophy
Independent coach/educator
Episode: RPE Is Overrated w/ Anas Anbar
Filippo d'Albero
Powerlifting coach from Italy with engineering background, content creator
Episode: There's No Direct Relationship Between Effort and Results w/ Filippo d'Albero

Host

Samuele
Host of Iron Minds; leads interview and discussion

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rush a Talented Junior Into High Frequency and You Run Out of Keys w/ Nicolas Peyraud
Q: How do you replicate a successful block or flow state in training?
A successful block often comes from carefully matching volume and intensity, repeating the same structure over two to three cycles, and avoiding overuse of a single intense stimulus; keep the core pattern consistent and adjust gradually as needed.
Rush a Talented Junior Into High Frequency and You Run Out of Keys w/ Nicolas Peyraud
Q: What is the most common reason for plateaus among intermediate lifters?
A good coach can help, but lifestyle and psychology often create and break plateaus; coordinating coaching, recovery, and workload is crucial, and mismatch between training stress and life stress can stall progress.
If Everyone Says Mindset Matters, Why Does Nobody Train It? w/ Dr. Kate Cohen
Q: How should coaches approach the development of an athlete's mindset over a career?
Tailor strategies to the athlete's evolution, focusing on self-efficacy, social support, and a growth mindset, while gradually integrating pre-performance routines, focus strategies, and autonomous program ownership.
If Everyone Says Mindset Matters, Why Does Nobody Train It? w/ Dr. Kate Cohen
Q: Why is psychology perceived as so important by coaches, yet hard to implement in practice?
Coaches see the value but lack standardized methods and infrastructure to train mental skills; the solution lies in combining top-down planning with bottom-up, athlete-centered feedback to create practical, individualized mental training plans.
The Best Programming in the World Looks Vanilla w/ Chris Ferratti aka Big Body
Q: How do you view intuition versus data tracking?
Intuition grows with experience and exposure to varied training; data tracking is valuable and helps you predict progress, but you don't need to track everything; the right balance allows you to optimize training without overloading the athlete with numbers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Minds

What is Iron Minds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Coaches and high-level practitioners dominate the conversations, with a strong emphasis on training philosophy, programming decisions, athlete development, and long-term health in powerlifting. Episodes spotlight how top coaches think about velocity, RPE, data-driven decision making, mindset, and the coach–athlete relationship, often contrasting different training cultures and national approaches. The format tends to blend practical coaching tips with bigger-picture debates about sustainability, peak performance, and the evolving role of technology and psychology in training. Noteworthy traits include a heavy focus on coaching philosophy and ethical mentorship, a willingness to challenge conventional dogma, and a preference for long-term pr... more

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2. Josef Eriksson
3. Dr. Kate Cohen
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5. Giuseppe Gargiulo
6. Meghan Scanlon
7. Marcellus Williams
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