The Game Speed Podcast

João Mendes is a coach who helps injured athletes recover and get back to elite performance. João on Instagram Check Out My Game Speed Course and Programs at www.multidirectionalpower.com

Nate Melendez was named the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of Webber International University in July of 2022. Melendez is responsible for overseeing the strength and conditioning programs for each of Webber's 23 varsity sports as well as its developmental teams. He previously oversaw the development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for several NBA players during the off-season within the private sector. Prior to that, he was an Exercise Physiologist at the National Training Center located in Clermont, Florida. Nate's Instagram Check Out My Game Speed Course and Programs at www.multidirectionalpower.com

Nate Schafer, founder of 3D Athletes, is devoted to helping athletes maximize their athletic performance by utilizing the principles of three-dimensional training. Schafer, a foremost expert in tri-plane training, is a pioneer in athletic development as it applies to sport specific performance. Schafer utilized this experience and expertise to create 3D Athletes. Today, Schafer is sought out by professional athletes, major collegiate athletic programs, and high schools throughout the Midwest. Schafer has worked with Big Ten and GLIAC championship football teams, as well as multiple state championship high school programs. Schafer is also sought out to speak at coaching and strength and conditioning clinics about the fundamentals of three-dimensional training. 3D Athletes on Instagram 3D Athlete App Check Out My Game Speed Course and Programs at www.multidirectionalpower.com

Joshua Clay has been a trainer for 12 years and holds numerous certifications including a B.S. in Exercise Science. Working with everyone from D1 athletes at UCLA to people just starting out for the first time, his expertise lies in helping coaches and trainers improve and streamline their program design for Gen Pop. Consulting and working for companies like Tonal and Arena Labs, he’s been able to help design and establish systems that help companies scale and deliver a higher level of coaching to their customer base. He’s currently developing an online program design course for trainers and releasing a hypertrophy and flexibility e-book called ‘More Range. More Muscle.’ You can find him on instagram at @joshualeeclay https://wetrainmnm.com/ Check Out My Game Speed Course and Programs at www.multidirectionalpower.com

Ryan Hopkins has spent the last 15 years of his life exploring everything fitness and weightlifting related and, with the launch of SoHo Strength Lab in 2013, transitioned into the gym ownership aspect of the fitness world. Ryan began his deep dive into health and fitness as an Athletic Training major at the University of Central Florida, but his most significant learning was done outside of the classroom. Ryan separates himself from many fitness professionals because of his exposure to and comprehension of a wide variety of training methods and modalities. Ryan is constantly educating himself, applying what he learns in his training to “experience the individualities and peculiarities of each approach for every situation and circumstance.” https://theperformanceparadigm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sslryan/ Check Out My Game Speed Course and Programs at www.multidirectionalpower.com

This episode covers the differences in speed and plyometric training for younger athletes versus more experienced athletes. https://www.instagram.com/jasonfeairheller/ https://www.instagram.com/speedandpowerpodcast/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: https://www.multidirectionalpower.com/copy-of-home

Ep 116: Jason Feairheller- Why The T-Step Is An Effective Strategy For Changing Direction I recently made a post asking if turning the foot out is an effective strategy for changing direction. To give you some more context the video is from this year’s NFL Combine and features Christian Gonzalez, a cornerback from Oregon performing the W Drill. In this drill Christian backpedals straight back and on a cue he sprints forward at a slight angle. In the video I made a point to show the strategy Christian uses to make this transition from backward to forward, and in the video he performs a T step or turns his foot to the side to stop.I said this was a good strategy, but about half of the comments I got said it wasn’t so I just want to go into a little more detail about why this is the most effective way to make this transition. https://www.instagram.com/jasonfeairheller/ https://www.instagram.com/speedandpowerpodcast/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: https://www.multidirectionalpower.com/copy-of-home

Khrys Speed is the founder and head coach of Ronin Strength. Originally a semi-professional rugby player, Khrys turned his attention to Olympic Weightlifting after progressing in his strength and conditioning training. He has since gone on to win several national medals in Olympic Weightlifting and has recently been appointed as a pathway talent coach for British Weightlifting. Having years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, he has turned his focus to developing a team of coaches who are able to replicate and deliver a coaching service that he has poured his heart and soul into. Khrys’s focus and drive for Ronin Strength is to ensure that lifters are developing, enjoying and growing in all parts of their training to get the best results they can without feeling burnt out. https://www.instagram.com/kdotspeed/ https://www.instagram.com/ronin_strength_uk/ https://www.roninstrength.co.uk/

Kyle Waugh is a PTA and strength coach specializing in holistic movement and fitness focused on optimizing the human experience. Kyle looks to bridge the worlds of physical therapy and fitness together and get people living their best life. https://www.instagram.com/waughfit/ https://waughfit.gumroad.com/l/brokentobeastprotocol Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com

Joseph Dolcetti is Canadian-born and educated, with an enviable 35-year career in sports science, high performance coaching and conditioning training across the globe, Joe has had the privilege to rub shoulders with some of the greatest athletes in history. His passion for human movement and innovation has been forged and nurtured through his work with many of the world’s top sporting programs including the NBA, NFL, NHL, Major League Baseball, the English Premier League, UFC, World Rugby, Track & Field, PGA and ITF. Over 9 Olympic cycles, Joe has prepared and trained countless elite athletes in Canada, US, UK, China, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina. As a futurist with a unique perspective on human movement and adaptation to training, Joe conceptualized, developed, and launched Exogen®, the world’s most advanced wearable resistance. The flagship product of Lila®, Exogen is rapidly gaining ground as one of the most significant advances in specific coaching, technical conditioning, movement correction and speed training for sport, rehabilitation and fitness. Joe splits his time between driving Lila and consulting elite sport and athletic programs on the integrati

Kevin Foster founded and runs the @javelin.anatomy instagram page, challenging the status quo of athletic development in throwing sport athletes. He is a former division 1 javelin thrower who now is one of the top javelin coaches in the country. https://javelin-anatomy.myshopify.com/ https://www.instagram.com/javelin.anatomy/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com

Chris Jordan is a strength and conditioning coach for a high school. Chris’ passion and professional interest is primarily speed and power training, and how coaches can help create the most explosive, fast athletes on the field or court. Train with Chris In Person Train with Chris Remotely https://www.instagram.com/elev8_performance_/

Mason Hays is the Co-Director of Performance at APEC, an elite training facility. Following high school, Mason accepted a scholarship to play football at Texas State University where he played and became a team captain prior to graduating in 2019. Throughout those years he spent time interning under some of the top leaders in the sports performance industry and following graduation became a part of the APEC team as a performance coach. During his career he has continued to educate himself and further his knowledge on the latest research to provide the best impact he can for all he coaches. He has worked extensively with athletes from the NFL, MLB, and NCAA. He now lives In Fort Worth and continues to pursue his passion as a coach looking to optimize human performance. Mason Hays Instagram Ultimate Athlete Program Checkout my website www.multidirectionalpower.com to learn how to develop Elite Game Speed

Paul Venner is founder and CEO of Ultimateinstability.com and inventor of the Aquabag, Aquaball and Hydrovest. He holds a MSc in Strength & Conditioning and during his bachelors he studied directly under Frans Bosch with whom he collaborated as a course expert in the years following. From 2011 to 2016 he worked as S&C coach for the Netherlands Olympic Institute with various Olympic sports and medal-winning athletes and from 2016 to 2022 he was the Athletic Performance Manager for the Dutch Baseball Federation. Signup for our free e-book and weekly inspirational newsletter through: ultimateinstability.com/newsletter Or check out for more content and inspiration: Instagram: @ultimateinstability Youtube: @ultimateinstability Twitter: @Aquabags Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com

Alex Kanellis is the creator of the popular training system, Landmine University. In this episode I speak with Alex about how and why he started experimenting with the landmine, the philosophy behind Landmine University, sets and reps, and more. https://www.instagram.com/landmineuniversity/ https://www.landmineuniversity.com/ Check Out My Improving Game Speed Programs and Course at Multidirectionalpower.com

Jarod is a human performance specialist, chiropractic student, and health coach. He got his coaching start working with Brady Volmering of DAC baseball, and has spent recent years coaching, consulting and running educational courses in the private sector. Jared focuses on engaging all aspects of an athlete’s being, providing the knowledge for the individual to thrive in their domain. https://www.instagram.com/train__efficiently/ Train With Jarod Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com

Jess Racz is the Owner of JR Performance, LLC, in Maryland. She is a WNBA, NBA, college, high school, and youth basketball performance trainer. Jess is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and holds a B.S. in Health Promotion & Exercise Science. https://www.instagram.com/coachjrperformance/ JR Performance Bet On You Podcast Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com

Matt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and specialist in track and field, speed, power and plyometrics. He has a master’s degree in athletic development and is currently studying for a Ph.D. in plyometrics. Watson is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs through video format. He is currently teaching in the United Arab Emirates, and he coaches multiple athletes from the U.K. and U.S. https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/ https://www.instagram.com/PLUSPLYOS/

Ryan Hopkins has spent the last 15 years of his life exploring everything fitness and weightlifting related and, with the launch of SoHo Strength Lab in 2013, transitioned into the gym ownership aspect of the fitness world. Ryan began his deep dive into health and fitness as an Athletic Training major at the University of Central Florida, but his most significant learning was done outside of the classroom. Ryan separates himself from many fitness professionals because of his exposure to and comprehension of a wide variety of training methods and modalities. Ryan is constantly educating himself, applying what he learns in his training to “experience the individualities and peculiarities of each approach for every situation and circumstance.” Jason Li is a strength and conditioning coach at Soho Strength Lab in New York City. He was inspired at 16 years old by the big body building scene and quickly decided to make a career out of fitness. He earned his bachelor's of science in Kinesiology from CUNY Brooklyn College and is approaching his 10th year of Personal Training. Through his 10 year career, Jason has worked with professional athletes and everyday people. His goal is to find the best blend of theoretical significance and practical relevance. https://theperformanceparadigm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sslryan/ https://www.instagram.com/jlifting/ Check Out My Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com

Gabriel Mvumvure is a former NCAA champion and Olympian. Currently, Gabriel is a track and field coach at Brown University. In this episode we spoke about Gabriel’s transition as an athlete growing up in Zimbabwe to his time at LSU, translating strength to top end speed, full vs partial range of motion lifts, and the benefits of front squats for sprinting. https://www.instagram.com/gabrielmvumvure/ Checkout my Multidirectional Plyometric Course: www.multidirectionalpower.com