Watch us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPodIn this special episode, we dive into The Gap origin story — how two performance coaches from completely different worlds came together to create a podcast built on curiosity, experimentation, and the pursuit of elite performance.Dan, known online as Jacked Javelin, and Brett, the mind behind Hitman Performance, share how their paths crossed, what sparked the idea for The Gap, and the mission behind it all — bridging the divide between training theory and real-world application.🎙️ In this episode:How The Gap was bornThe story behind “Jacked Javelin” and “Hitman Performance”What they’ve learned from years of coaching and experimentingThe vision for the future of athlete developmentThis is where it all started — two coaches chasing better answers and closing the gap between science and sport.
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#117 - Range Of Strength (Lucas Hardie) – Why Strength Is Useless Without Quality Mobility
Check Us Out On YouTube: https://youtu.be/pyocDxLIpZ8In this episode of The Gap, we sit down with Range of Strength to break down a truth most lifters never want to hear: Strength is useless if you can’t move well. You can chase bigger numbers, heavier loads, and harder sessions — but without quality mobility, none of it transfers where it actually matters. Range of Strength explains why mobility is the foundation, not an accessory.The positions you can’t access are the strengths you’ll never express. If your joints don’t move well, your technique breaks down, your power leaks, and your progress stalls long before your potential is reached. This conversation exposes the hidden limiting factors behind strength plateaus and gives athletes a clear blueprint for reclaiming their movement, unlocking real performance, and finally bridging the gap between “gym strength” and usable strength.
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#116 - Dr. Jarod Burton - Neurological Approach to Healing a Ruptured Achilles
Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPodDr. Jarod Burton joins the show to break down how he’s approaching a full Achilles rupture without surgery — using principles of neurology, impulse training, and nervous system regulation. We dive into how the brain drives recovery, why traditional rehab often misses the mark, and what it truly means to train the nervous system instead of just the muscles.Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or therapist, this episode will challenge how you view injury, healing, and performance.Topics include:Neurological control and tissue repairImpulse training methods for recoveryThe mental side of non-surgical rehabHow to retrain the brain after traumaFollow Dr. Burton’s journey @train__efficiently on Instagram as he rewires his body from the inside out.
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#115 - Dan Fichter - Using Extreme ISOs to Enhance Motor Learning
Join Dan's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wannagetfast Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPodDan Fichter joins the show to dive deep into the world of Extreme Isometrics and how they can be used to enhance motor learning, coordination, and overall athletic performance. We break down the neurological principles behind isometric holds, how they influence the nervous system, and why they’re one of the most underrated tools for developing elite movement efficiency.If you’re a coach, athlete, or anyone fascinated by the connection between strength and skill, this episode will change how you view training forever.Topics include:The science of motor learning through isometricsWhy “feeling” tension matters more than adding weightHow Jay Schroeder’s methods shaped this approachReal-world application for athletes in every sportHope you enjoy!
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#114 - DAC Performance and Health - Become One w/ Your Training
Thanks for listening to the Gap!Brady Volmering (aka DAC) is an outside the box thinker who approaches training through a very holistic style you might not often see. He is owner of DAC Performance and Health and has many clients return to play after a variety of injuries. Through impulses, depth drops, rebounds, and ISOs he does it all. In this episode we go over:- Training more than just the physical - Lessons learned from Jay Schroeder - Why minimal effective dose is flawed- And so much moreReally enjoyed this talk and Brady's insight on both life and training. Hope you enjoy
In this podcast, Dan Labbadia and Brett Hart come together to bridge the gap between training and on field performance
Dan Labbadia - Owner of Jacked Javelin
Brett Hart- Owner of Hitman Performance
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