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UNRACKED by BridgeAthletic

BridgeAthletic
Long-Term Athletic Development
Westside Barbell
Sleep
ACL Injury
South Florida Prep
Long Term Athletic Development
Fire Service
Conjugate Method
Strength Training
Atlanta Falcons
Louie Simmons
Youth Sports
Plyometrics
Special Operations
North Broward Prep
Bridge Athletic
NFL
Powerlifting
Military
Sleep Deprivation

UNRACKED is where elite coaches get the mic.

Hosted by BridgeAthletic’s Cooper Napoli, this live conversation series brings you inside the training systems, methods, and philosophies that drive performance at the highest level. Each episode breaks down a specific approach with the coaches who've mastered it: how it's built, how it's applied, and how it holds up when the stakes are real.

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In this episode of UNRACKED, we sit down with Tom Barry, CEO of Westside Barbell.

We dig into the art and science of coaching, the various paths to success in our field, and how to craft your own unique style. In addition, Tom discusses lineage, his... more

In this episode of UNRACKED, we sit down with Kyle Young, CRO of the USPA and one of the coaches for Team USA Powerlifting, for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of powerlifting.

We go deep on Kyle's training philosophy around spine me... more

In this episode of UNRACKED, we sit down with Arianna Luther (Owner of Aero), Natalie Kollars (Owner of Fortis), and Kylie Durkee (Director of Athletic Performance, Indiana University Women's Basketball) for a deep dive into the landscape of Elite Pe... more

Annette Zapp, firefighter, researcher, and all-around badass coach joins us to discuss her approach to training firefighers.

In this episode, she breaks down:

• The realities of our modern fire service men and women

• How to structure programs for... more

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Kyle Young
Chief Relations Officer and Director of Education for the USPA; founder of Dream Team Performance
US Powerlifting Association; Dream Team Performance
Episode: The Future of Powerlifting with Kyle Young | Episode 12
Kylie Durkee
Director of Athletic Performance for Women's Basketball at Indiana University
Indiana University
Episode: The Women of Elite Performance with Arianna Luther, Kylie Durkee, and Natalie Kollars | Episode 13
Arianna Luther
Founder of Aero; former collegiate strength coach with a broad career across NCAA and private sector
Aero (private coaching business)
Episode: The Women of Elite Performance with Arianna Luther, Kylie Durkee, and Natalie Kollars | Episode 13
Natalie Kollars
Founder of Fortis; experienced coach with extensive private and pro-level experience
Fortis
Episode: The Women of Elite Performance with Arianna Luther, Kylie Durkee, and Natalie Kollars | Episode 13
Annette Zapp
Lieutenant in the fire service, PhD student in health and human performance, biochemist by degree, strength coach
Fire Rescue Wellness; Oklahoma State University (grad assistant)
Episode: Operational Demands of Firefighting with Annette Zapp | Episode 11
Josh Nelson
Director of Performance Science and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
Episode: Long Term Athletic Development: NFL | Episode 10
Aram Grigorian
Nutrition coach, full-service online coach, host of Real Coaches Summit
Real Coaches Summit
Episode: The Normal People Playbook with Aram Grigorian | Episode 9
Jim Krumpos
Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance at the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
Episode: Long Term Athletic Development: Collegiate with Jim Krumpos | Episode 8
Rob Harris
Mentor mentioned by guest
Episode: Long Term Athletic Development: Collegiate with Jim Krumpos | Episode 8

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Cooper Napoli
Host of the live interview series, introducing guests and guiding conversations.

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    Great guests that share real insights and ways to improve your craft or your business

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Inside Special Operations Human Performance with Hunter Schurrer | Episode 4
Q: What stage of training do you target when preparing someone for extreme operational demands like long walks or selection processes?
The approach is to build capacity progressively, starting with baseline conditioning, then gradually increasing volume while ensuring skills and stress management are in place. In many cases, 12 to 16 weeks of consistent work can prepare a person who has been training regularly; for those new to this tempo, a longer ramp and careful periodization are needed.
Mobility Redefined with John Quint | Episode 6
Q: Why is it insufficient to train the nervous system alone without developing connective tissue and joint function?
Because without adequate tissue capacity to transmit force and withstand loading, the nervous system's high output will outpace the tissue's ability to handle it, leading to injuries and stalled performance.
Mobility Redefined with John Quint | Episode 6
Q: How do you define emergent behavior in the context of athletic performance?
Emergent behavior is the observable outcome that arises when neural output (top-down control) interacts with the biology of tissues (bottom-up) to create a sport-specific capability, such as a powerful lineman block.
Long Term Athletic Development: High School with John Garrish | Episode 7
Q: Walk me through the student who had the most dramatic transformation and what did you see that others missed?
A seventh/eighth-grade boy walked into the weight room looking unsure; through supportive, hands-on coaching he became confident, joined track, and went on to state championships, illustrating how early access, consistent training, and a positive culture can unleash potential that others overlook.
Cracking The Sleep Code with Todd Anderson | Episode 2
Q: Do you have any specific ways to manage sleep difficulties and track sleep patterns?
Use a combination of simple journaling and selective wearables data to reflect on bedtime, wake time, perceived sleep quality, and stress. Don't let readiness scores dictate daily mood; use data as a month-long reflection tool to guide behavioral changes.

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