The Gap

Get Tommy's Plyo Course: https://www.perform4lifetrainingsystems.com/plyos-101-homepage
Tommy shares his journey from Instagram to podcasting, the lessons learned from his TCU internship, coaching insights, and the importance of overcoming self-doubt. He emphasizes the power of iteration, storytelling, and creating better human beings through training. Additionally, he discusses the gamification of warm-ups and its impact on athlete engagement. The conversation covers the impact of spike ball on training, lessons from TCU, lower body lifting volume, personal training experience, and categorizing plyometric exercises and programming. Tommy shares insights on integrating spike ball into training, lessons learned from TCU, and the impact of lower body lifting volume on plyometric training. He also discusses his personal training experience and the categorization of plyometric exercises in programming. The conversation delves into the design of plyometric programs, the integration of plyometrics into in-season training, and the role of variability and creativity in training. Tommy emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in the training methods and being a test subject to understand and develop effective plyometric programs.
Takeaways
The importance of iteration and storytelling in content creation
The gamification of warm-ups and its impact on athlete engagement Spike ball as a training tool
Importance of TCU lessons in training programs
Balancing lower body lifting volume and plyometric training
Personal training experience and vertical jump journey
Categorizing and programming plyometric exercises Immerse yourself in the training methods to develop effective plyometric programs.
Integrate plyometrics into in-season training with consideration for athlete fatigue and recovery.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Podcasting
02:51 Lessons from TCU Internship
06:07 Coaching and Philosophical Insights
09:02 Overcoming Self-Doubt
11:57 The Power of Iteration and Storytelling
14:57 Creating Better Human Beings
17:58 Gamifying Warm-Ups
29:55 The Impact of Spike Ball on Training
32:49 Lessons from TCU and Training Programs
34:09 Lower Body Lifting Volume and Plyometric Training
40:27 Personal Training Experience and Vertical Jump Journey
51:22 Categorizing Plyometric Exercises and Programming
01:00:35 Plyometric Program Design
01:03:11 Integrating Plyometrics into In-Season Training
01:24:11 Variability and Creativity in Training

Links:
Join my coaching Community: https://www.launchpass.com/hitman-performance/hitmanperformance 
Get $25 Off at OVR: https://ovrperformance.com/hitman 
Join my Free Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/hitman-performance-1800/about

Follow Evie: https://www.instagram.com/ec.power.speed/

In this episode of The Gap Podcast, I sit down with Evie Calderon, owner of EC Power & Speed, to talk about coaching, training, and the importance of saying yes to opportunities that help you grow.

Evie shares her background in strength & conditioning, the programs that have influenced her most, and why she believes coaches can learn so much from experiencing training firsthand. The conversation also dives into common mistakes coaches make with youth athletes, differences she’s noticed between coaching male and female athletes, and her thoughts on what’s currently overrated and underrated in the S&C world.

If you’re a coach looking to improve your philosophy, gain more experience, and stay open to opportunities that can shape your career, this episode has plenty to take away from.

Links:
Join my coaching Community: https://www.launchpass.com/hitman-performance/hitmanperformance 

Get $25 Off at OVR: https://ovrperformance.com/hitman 

Join my Free Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/hitman-performance-1800/about

Follow Jake on IG: https://www.instagram.com/emergeperformance/

In this episode of The Gap Podcast, I sit down with Jake Dyson, founder of Emerge Performance, to talk about his journey from chiropractor to performance coach and how that background has shaped the way he views training, movement, and coaching.

We get into the people and experiences that inspired his career, why creativity is such an important skill for coaches, and how thinking differently has helped Jake both on the coaching floor and when creating content on social media. We also dive into several ideas he’s changed his mind on throughout his career and what those shifts have taught him about continuing to evolve as a coach.

A great conversation for coaches who want to think deeper, become more creative, and continue developing their own approach to performance.

Links:
Join my coaching Community: https://www.launchpass.com/hitman-performance/hitmanperformance 

Get $25 Off at OVR: https://ovrperformance.com/hitman 

Join my Free Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/hitman-performance-1800/about

Follow Cadin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cadinmaynard/

Join my coach's community!: https://www.launchpass.com/hitman-performance/hitmanperformance

Get $25 off all OVR Products: https://ovrperformance.com/hitman

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of programming philosophy, balancing variety with progression, and what it really means when we say “the person is the program.”

From there, the conversation moves beyond sets and reps into fear, identity, emotions, and why training should be viewed as a lifelong pursuit—not just something we do for sport. We also talk about navigating criticism, being young in the coaching industry, and finish with a deeper conversation around PIPES and doing the inner work required to grow.

Andy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachandy_psp/

Come join my coach's community!: https://www.launchpass.com/hitman-performance/hitmanperformance

In this episode of The Gap, I sit down with Andy Fredeen, owner of Paragon Strength & Performance, to talk about the intersection of coaching, athletic performance, entrepreneurship, and personal development.

Andy shares his journey from strength coach to gym owner, the values behind Paragon, and the lessons he’s learned building both athletes and a business. We also dive into developing young coaches, making the transition from coach to entrepreneur, improving vertical jump and athleticism, what’s overvalued and undervalued in strength & conditioning, and the tools that have made the biggest impact on his athletes.

A great conversation for coaches, gym owners, and anyone looking to grow in the performance industry.