Cheeky Mid Weeky

Cameron Smith is a former standout linebacker whose career has taken him from major college football to the NFL and now into sports technology. A four-year starter and two-time captain at USC Trojans, he earned multiple All-Pac-12 honors and became one of the program’s top defensive leaders.
He was selected by Minnesota Vikings in the 2019 NFL Draft, where he competed at the professional level before overcoming a serious heart condition that reshaped his path and perspective.
Today, Smith works with PlayerData, helping teams use data to improve training, recovery, speed, and athlete readiness. On this episode, we discuss leadership, adversity, life in the NFL, and the future of athlete performance.
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Vitruve VBT
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Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology.
Power Lift
Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/
Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment.
Dashr
Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/
Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS.
PlayerData
Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-us
PlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology.
TeamBuildr
Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/en
TeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way.

In this episode Justin talks with Mike Jolly on the importance of neck training. From reducing the risk of concussion to CTE - neck strength is vital for ALL athletes. Find out why in this episode.
Research Mike Mentions: https://www.iron-neck.com/pages/neck-strength-research
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From our sponsors
Hawkin Dynamics
🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/
Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.
Vitruve VBT
🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/
Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.
Power Lift
🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/
Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.
Dashr
🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/
Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.
PlayerData
🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-us
PlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
Thorne
🌎Site: https://www.thorne.com/
Thorne is a global leader in high-quality nutritional supplements and health testing. Trusted by professional sports teams, the U.S. military, and practitioners around the world, Thorne is known for rigorous ingredient sourcing, third-party testing, and science-backed formulations. Whether supporting performance, recovery, or overall health, Thorne provides products coaches and athletes can trust. For more about Thorne click the link above.

The big topic from the book this week was Dynamic Correspondence which is right up Yosef's alley due to his experience with Dr. Yessis and Bondarchuk. We dive into how some companies and coaches think they are using Dynamic Correspondence but they miss the mark - learn how to avoid doing what they do.
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From our sponsors:
Hawkin Dynamics
🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/
Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,
and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.
Vitruve VBT
🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/
Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.
Power Lift
🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/
Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.
Dashr
🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/
Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.
PlayerData
🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-us
PlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
Thorne
🌎Site: https://www.thorne.com/
Thorne is a global leader in high-quality nutritional supplements and health testing. Trusted by professional sports teams, the U.S. military, and practitioners around the world, Thorne is known for rigorous ingredient sourcing, third-party testing, and science-backed formulations. Whether supporting performance, recovery, or overall health, Thorne provides products coaches and athletes can trust. For more about Thorne click the link above.

Ash Samaniego is the Director of Women’s Basketball Athletic Performance at UCLA Athletics, where he oversees strength and conditioning for one of the top programs in college basketball. Known for his high-energy coaching style and athlete-first approach, he plays a key role in preparing UCLA athletes for the demands of elite competition.
Prior to UCLA, Samaniego served as Director of Athletic Performance at CSUN Athletics, working with multiple sports including basketball, baseball, tennis, beach volleyball, and golf. He also has private sector coaching experience, working with a wide range of athletes and general population clients. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Samaniego holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in kinesiology from CSUN, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, and is a USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach.
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From our sponsors:
Hawkin Dynamics
Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/
Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer.
Vitruve VBT
Site: https://vitruve.fit/
Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology.
Power Lift
Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/
Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment.
Dashr
Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/
Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS.
PlayerData
Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-us
PlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology.
TeamBuildr
Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/en
TeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way.

Jim Malone joins the show to discuss his path from college football to Major League Baseball and now working with USA Weightlifting. We talk about talent identification, athlete development, coaching buy-in, and how former athletes can find new purpose through Olympic weightlifting
Learn about USAW Talent ID:
https://www.usaweightlifting.org/usaw-recruiting
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From our sponsors
Hawkin Dynamics
🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/
Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.
Vitruve VBT
🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/
Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.
Power Lift
🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/
Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.
Dashr
🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/
Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.
PlayerData
🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-us
PlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
Thorne
🌎Site: https://www.thorne.com/
Thorne is a global leader in high-quality nutritional supplements and health testing. Trusted by professional sports teams, the U.S. military, and practitioners around the world, Thorne is known for rigorous ingredient sourcing, third-party testing, and science-backed formulations. Whether supporting performance, recovery, or overall health, Thorne provides products coaches and athletes can trust. For more about Thorne click the link above.