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Head of Sport Science @ CU Boulder. 🦬 Architect of Human Performance. S&C Coach. Technologist. Data Science Junkie. Python Neophyte. Raised by Wolves. ⛰️ Boulder, CO
📺 FREE WEBINAR: How I build multi-week S&C programs for NCAA athletes—step-by-step. 60-minute deep dive w/ my exact system + templates inside BridgeAthletic.
✅ Block planning
✅ Rep/set schemes
✅ Real-world examples
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Two YETIs. One mission: NEVER be more than arm’s reach from my hydration strategy.
My Desk → Insulated YETI Rambler
On the Go → YETI Yonder (my EDC)
No excuses. No dry mouth. No “oh $#%¥, I haven’t had water since drinking my AM coffee ☕️
What’s your desk hydration setup?
📓📲 Analog to Digital Journaling
I’ve been a pen-and-paper journaling guy for years—but switched to the iOS Journal app.
I built smart shortcuts w/q pre-set prompts that guide my morning and afternoon entries.
Think:
🌅 Morning = gratitude + intentionality
🌇 Afternoon = reflection + mindset resets
An air fryer might be the most underrated tool in your kitchen.
I’ll bulk buy 16 chicken breasts at a time, rotate them freezer → fridge → air fryer, and knock out meals w/o even thinking.
Picked this up years ago from Dante Trudel (remember the Rocket Grill?). OG’s know.
Sunlight? Great for athletes. But overexposure? Not so much. ☀️ In this Former Athlete Society Q&A, I explain how to balance the benefits of sun (vitamin D, recovery, circadian health) with the risks of skin damage.
It’s about training your skin like you train your body—progressively & smartly.
Your body doesn’t know the difference.
Deadlift PR? Or a 60-hour workweek? To your nervous system, it’s all the same: stress. And if you don’t manage it, your body will—forcing you to “rest” with injury or illness.
When life stress spikes, how do you adjust your training?👇
📺 Watch the full video here and drop your follow-up questions (or new ones) in the comments—I’ll answer them in my next LIVE.
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Audience Q: “When should I foam roll—before or after training?”
My answer: both can work. ✅ Pre-training helps movement prep. ✅ Post-training can aid recovery. But let’s be clear—foam rolling isn’t magic. Long-term mobility and ROM come from consistent strength training under load.
Ribeye 🥩 Isn’t the Enemy… But
Red meat isn’t the villain it was once made out to be. But let’s be real—if your plate’s just ribeye & bacon 24/7, it might be time to mix it up. Different fats = different benefits.
Build a balanced roster.
📺 Watch the full video here and drop your follow-up questions (or new ones) in the comments—I’ll answer them in my next LIVE.
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Press > Squats? Sometimes.
Not every athlete needs to squat—especially post-injury. 🤕 For load-compromised athletes or those rehabbing from stability-challenging injuries, the leg press keeps the focus on force production while dialing back joint stress/stability demands.
The Recovery Hack No One Uses
Supplements? Gadgets? They’re fine—but you know what outperforms both?
Meditation. 🧘♂️
Slowing your mind shifts you out of fight-or-flight and into recovery mode. For athletes chasing gains, this might be the ultimate performance enhancer.
Just chugging plain water all day? Here’s the truth: w/o electrolytes, most of it might not stick.
In this clip, I explain why adding a pinch of sea salt, electrolytes, & flavor can help you stay hydrated and make water way easier to drink.
Watch More Here 💧
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Carbs aren’t the enemy.
Timing is the cheat code. 🍌⏱️
If you’re smashing heavy lifts, chasing PRs, or trying to carve out better body composition; when you eat your carbs might matter as much as how much you eat.
So ask yourself—are you fueling your hardest work, or fighting against it?
You know what’s wild? Most people still think “carbs” are the enemy. But for aging athletes—especially those looking to improve their body composition or carb cycling—it’s not about cutting carbs. It’s about choosing the ones that don’t work against you.
06.07.2025 02:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Here’s the truth—lifting alone won’t save your heart. Cardio alone won’t save your muscle.
The best athletes? The ones who stay in the game? They train both. Heavy barbells and sustained effort. Explosive power and aerobic capacity.
You need both. Stop settling for half.
I've worked my entire career building sport science & high performance models from the ground up.
One lesson? REAL Leadership, not tech or titles, drives lasting change. Those within NCAA programs, here’s what to look for in your next hire.👇
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Your attention is your most valuable asset—and it’s being hijacked.
🚫 Turn off social media notifications.
🚫 Mute email pings.
🚫 Silence the dopamine drip.
You don’t need another “like”—you need your focus back. Protect your mind like you protect your body.
Don’t neglect your VMO. 🚫 many issues, particularly surrounding patellofemoral pain and patellar tendinopathy, can be addressed through the use of smart & strategic VMO exercises.
I discuss all of this on my recent YouTube video. Check it out below!
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This no-fluff guide breaks down many hard-earned lessons from coaching D1 athletes in collegiate strength & conditioning. Based on years at Colorado with WBB and Volleyball, it covers trust, results, integrity, and the human side of coaching.
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In this special “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show, I’m hitting record during one of my Zone 2 ruck walks—raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.
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It’s not just about the blue light—it’s about behavior. Glasses help, sure. But creating wind-down rituals that signal “it’s time” is what really moves the needle. Deep sleep isn’t a tech fix—it’s a lifestyle habit.
Watch the full video.👇
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Telling athletes to “GeT OFf ThE PhoNeS at NiGhT” is rooted in fantasy land. We exist in a digital world & smart phones are ubiquitous with every day activity.
What’s a better approach? Practical tools that can be applied in real world scenarios.
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Tendons aren’t just discount muscles.
They don’t adapt the same, they don’t love reps the same, and they definitely don’t respond to your favorite bodybuilding split. Want durability? You gotta train tendons on their own terms.
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Discover why eccentric loading isn’t the full story for tendon rehab. This in-depth video unpacks isometrics, collagen timing, hormone influences, and real-world protocols to help coaches and clinicians load tendons smarter—for performance, durability, and recovery.
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Former athletes often struggle to maintain structure after their playing days end.
I answer 5 practical questions on sleep, mobility, nutrition, & training—giving you real tools to stay consistent & focused in life after sport.
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Top Travel Tips: Boost Health & Comfort During Flights with Passive BFR, Electrolyte Hydration & More
Travel can wear you down—but it doesn’t have to. In this video, I break down practical, research-backed strategies to stay sharp while flying.
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⚡️The Role of Eccentric Peak Force in CMJ Analysis⚡️
Discover how precise measurements using force plates like Vald Performance’s ForceDecks can lead to more accurate evaluations of athletic performance.
Checking in from afar 🛰️
Just because our student athletes are away from our campus, it doesn’t mean our communication, or our care, stops. 🛑
Here’s a quick walkthrough of the weekly wellness questionnaire we use through @bridgeathletic to stay connected.
Data Architectures in Athlete Management Systems
Key differences between data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses in athlete management systems. Learn how various platforms structure data—and when to buy vs. build your own AMS solution.
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