The Team Behind the Team

Host Donnie Maib discusses coaching technique and theory with fellow coaches around the country.

The Team Behind the Team

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E38 | Dr Jacked and Mr Caulfield

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E38 | Dr Jacked and Mr Caulfield
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Coach Scott Caulfield joined us over Zoom from The Green Mountain State to discuss his great career. Coach Caulfield has done it all from his service in the United States Navy to being the head coach at the NSCA headquarters. We talk about his unorthodox coaching philosophy and some of the research he conducted at the University of Denver on The Social Construction of Strength and Conditioning. (Also see the Dr. Gearity interview, Episode 34) Coach Caulfield also catches us up on the life of a strength coach in division 3 collegiate athletics. Lastly, we cover his time in the military and how that helped shape his career.

E37 | Coach Ryan Davis: Learning from Mistakes and Coming Out on Top

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E37 | Coach Ryan Davis: Learning from Mistakes and Coming Out on Top
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Coach Ryan Davis flew in from Maryland and took the time to discuss his career with Coach Donnie Maib and guest host Kylie Lahey. Coach Davis really explained the importance of family, and ways we as coaches can maintain a work/life balance with such a demanding position. Mistakes early in our careers is something we simply cannot avoid. Coach Davis talked about mistakes he made as a young coach and how that helped shape his career. Finally, Coach Davis dives into the process of working with Rogue Fitness to build a new weight room for Maryland Football. This is a great quick episode you’ll definitely want to listen to.

E35 | Peter Twist: From the NHL to the Mountains

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E35 | Peter Twist: From the NHL to the Mountains
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All the way from Vancouver B.C., Coach Peter Twist joins us to discuss his long and successful career in sport performance. He talks about his experiences with the Vancouver Canucks and writing the book, Complete Conditioning for Ice Hockey before heading into the private sector. Coach Twist also walks us through the details of fascial line training and getting out of the weight room for running in the mountains. This episode is packed with positive and insightful tips that you do not want to miss!

Peter Twist is from Peterborough Ontario, where he was drawn to becoming a Physical Education Teacher. Peter instead progressed to achieve his Masters in Coaching Science at the University of British Columbia. He graduated to work as a sport scientist conducting brain-body research and coached for 11 years in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks. Coach Twist has worked with over 700 professional athletes, published over 400 papers, authored 10 books and 19 DVD’s on athletic development. Two major honors include the NSCA’s 1998 Presidents Award and the Can-Fit-Pro 2003 Specialty Presenter of the Year Award. You can find Coach Twist on Instagram @coachpetertwist and on Facebook: Peter Twist

This episode was mixed and mastered by Will Kurzner

E32 | Zach Dechant: The Baseball Guru

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E32 | Zach Dechant: The Baseball Guru
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The long wait is over! Zach Dechant joins us in the studio to share his thoughts on strength training and topics alike. Coach Dechant works primarily with baseball players both Collegiate and Professional. In this episode, Donnie and Zach go in depth on shoulder health for the overhead athlete. We also cover the nature of baseball today and how he manages the volume his athletes accumulate over a long season. Finally, Zach talks about the books he’s written thus far and what he plans on writing next. This is a great episode you do not want to miss!

Since 2008, Zach has been the Senior Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at Texas Christian University (TCU) overseeing the development of Baseball. Zach also runs his own business, Zach Dechant Sports Performance Enhancement, where he offers numerous courses, blog articles, resources and (2) books written by him. You can reach Zach at his website zachdechant.com.

This Episode was Mixed and Mastered by Alejandra Arrazola and Clayton Faries

E 31 | Craig Moore: Building Trust and Tackling Food Insecurities

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E 31 | Craig Moore: Building Trust and Tackling Food Insecurities
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Craig Moore joins us in the studio to talk about his career as a Dietician in the collegiate setting. Craig spent time with us explaining the importance of “Buy-In” with athletes and coaches. This helped him engage with athletes on a more personal level and in turn, allowed him to prescribe in-depth nutrition strategies. Lastly, we discuss an important research thesis Craig completed on Food Insecurities, and how it affected athletes at home over the COVID pandemic.

Craig has recently accepted the position of Performance Nutritionist at the Red Bull Athletic Performance Center LA (APLCA) in Santa Monica, CA. Over the past three years he was the Head Football Dietician at the University of Texas. Craig received bachelor’s degrees in both Medical Dietetics and Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from the University of Missouri, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He completed his master’s degree from the University of Utah in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology. To contact Craig, go to @craigmoorerd on Instagram or email him at Craigmoorenutrition@gmail.com

E30 | Kylie Lahey: Conquering Mental Health Hurdles for the Elite Athlete

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E30 | Kylie Lahey: Conquering Mental Health Hurdles for the Elite Athlete
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Kylie Lahey came down to the studio to record a fantastic episode on some of the mental obstacles that athletes and young adults alike face on a daily basis. Kylie comes from both a Psychology and Athletic background as both a Behavioral Health Professional and a former Swim Coach. Kylie helps us clear up one of the most misunderstood topics in the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness. Additionally, we tackle anxiety and depression and how we can help athletes as professionals in athletic performance with motivation tactics. Tune in to another episode that strongly focuses on the ever so complex human brain.

Kylie Lahey is a Social Worker in the Behavioral Health Department at the University of Texas. Lahey relocated to Austin from Denver, Colorado to pursue her master’s degree in Social Work at UT’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Prior to her role at UT Athletics, Lahey worked as a Behavioral Health Counselor at an eating disorder treatment hospital for both adolescent and adult clients. Lahey is also a former club swim coach (2009-2012) and collegiate club swimmer (2010-2011).

E29 | Dan Fichter and Chris Korfist: Using the Brain to Unlock Athletic Performance

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E29 | Dan Fichter and Chris Korfist: Using the Brain to Unlock Athletic Performance
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Dan Fichter and Chris Korfist join us during their weekend visit to speak at the University of Texas Athletic Performance Clinic. Both Dan and Chris come from a background of traditional weight lifting while playing football at the Collegiate level. When it came to athletic performance, they both knew there had to be more than just lifting and running. They share their thoughts on their findings and their search for the next key to unlock Athletic potential. Tune in for a jam-packed episode with content that will challenge your thinking and open your mind to new concepts.

Chris Korfist is a high school educator who has coached track and football for 30 years. He also owns Slow Guy Speed School which is a private training facility that deals with athletes from all levels and sports. He is also co-author of Triphasic Training for Football and the Triphasic Spring-Ankle Model. He co-owns trackfootballconsortium.com and is the Co-founder of Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR). For more information, Chris can be reached at https://slowguyspeedschool.com.

Dan Fichter owns and operates Wannagetfast Power/Speed Training, a performance training business in the Upstate NY area that offers training to elite athletes. Dan has coached football at the high school and college level for over 17 years and is currently the Head Football Coach at Irondequoit High School in Rochester NY. For more information, Dan can be reached on his handle @wgf1 on both Twitter and Instagram. Content from both Dan and Chris can be found on https://trackfootballconsortium.com.

E28 | Rianne Brashears: Start 2022 Strong by Mastering the Interview Process in Athletic Performance

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E28 | Rianne Brashears: Start 2022 Strong by Mastering the Interview Process in Athletic Performance
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Associate Athletics Director-Human Resources at The University of Texas, Rianne Brashears joins us to discuss her career and offer up some terrific advice when applying for a job during challenging times as we continue to come out of the pandemic. Rianne uses the phrase, “The Great Re-Shuffle” to describe the challenges in finding qualified candidates. She also gives great advice on everything you need to know when applying for a job. From resumes to your interview, she gets into the vital details of every step of the process. If you’re looking for a job in the Athletic Performance profession, this episode is a must!

Rianne Brashears is the Senior Associate Athletics Director-Human Resources at The University of Texas at Austin. In a department employing approximately 3,000 employees, volunteers and contractors, responsible for oversight and supervision of all Human Resources operations on Intercollegiate Athletics and the Frank Erwin Center. For more information, email Rianne at Rianne.Brashears@athletics.utexas.edu

E27 | Adam Pecina: Leadership in Athletic Training

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E27 | Adam Pecina: Leadership in Athletic Training
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Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Texas, Adam Pecina joins us to discuss his career and some of his experiences that have affected him as both a leader and Athletic Trainer. From mentoring young, up and coming Athletic Trainers to working closely with Head Coaches in some of the most demanding positions in the country, Adam walks us through his mindset and daily approach. Additionally, Joe Krawczyk, the new co-host is introduced to the show. Tune in and enjoy!

Adam Pecina is the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Texas, where he currently works directly with Men’s and Women’s Golf. Additionally, Adam helps oversee all other Olympic sports as well. Prior to Texas, Pecina worked as the Director of Sport Medicine at the United States Naval Academy from 2015-18 While at the Naval Academy he oversaw all aspects of medical care for 33 varsity sports with primary coverage of Men’s Basketball.

E24 | Nicolai Morris: Exploring Movement through Gymnastics

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E24 | Nicolai Morris: Exploring Movement through Gymnastics
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From across the world, Coach Nicolai Morris makes time in the midst of the Olympics to share her lens on training a variety of sports. She expounds on her use of gymnastics as a training strategy, the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach, and her joint founding of ‘Women in Sport’. 

Nicolai Morris is a Strength & Conditioning Specialist with High Performance Sport New Zealand. She coaches the New Zealand Women’s Field Hockey team, and has worked with a variety of sports including rowing, swimming, rugby, track & field, and more. Most recently, an athlete she coaches won the Silver Medal in the Women’s High Jump at the 2021 Olympics.

This episode of The Team Behind the Team was mixed and mastered by Kaia Daniel and Sofia Salter.