GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

Communication is the cornerstone of coaching. Garr Reynold's best-selling book Presentation Zen explains how to reach the audience through simplicity and storytelling. He joins us on this weeks' GAINcast to discuss how these lessons can be helpful for coaches as well, including insights on editing, simplicity, material, and methods. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/04/gaincast-episode-281-presentation-zen-with-garr-reynolds/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR Mediawebsite 10 presentation tipsPresentation Zen@presentationzen Lessons in communication from Wade Gilbert Training talk with Harry Marra 4 ways to rethink how you give feedback GAINcast 191: Teaching better theme in December 2021

On this week's episode we discuss some recent training trends and current events, including the World Indoor Championships, competition scheduling in an Olympic year, zone 2 training, the NFL combine, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/03/gaincast-episode-280-training-trends-and-current-events/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR Media2024 schedule for GAIN

What sport you play is different than how you play that sport. In the game of tennis, for example, vastly different styles of play emerge, which require a different approach to preapre for. On this week's GAINcast Jason Hettler of IMG Academy Tennis explains their process of profiling athletes, matching to game style, and individualizing training. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/02/gaincast-episode-279-athlete-profiling-with-jason-hettler/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR Mediawebpage@jhettler24herehere GAINcast 171 HMMR Podcast 227contributing writer GAINcast 264 GAINcast 203 HMMR Podcast 202 HMMR Podcast 59 here here

To kick of 2024 we're putting together a spectacular roundtable featuring guests Dr. Michael Joyner, Grace Golden, and Randy Ballard. We take a look back at trends from 2023, as well as what we see ahead in 2024. In addition we dive into the value of tribes, rethinking monitoring, soft skills, and much more to kick off the year. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/01/gaincast-episode-278-the-new-years-roundtable/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR MediaGAINcast 258GAINcast 234GAINcast 206GAINcast 150GAINcast 98GAINcast 46 GAINcast 192

On this week's GAINcast Vern shares his top 6 books of 2023, key insights after recent travels to Europe and Australia, plus thoughts as we look ahead at preparing for the 2024 Olympics. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/12/gaincast-episode-277-books-travels-and-olympic-preparations/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR MediaThe Creative Act: A Way of BeingThe Core. Better Life, Better PerformanceHidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater ThingsClear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results7 Rules of Power: Surprising--but True--Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your CareerAwaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary GAINcast 259GAINcast 2312022 202120202019 David Epstein opinion piece in the New York Times GAINcast 213 GAINcast 166here GAINcast 135 136Arne Gullich

A recent interview on HMMR Media shared some of the weight room numbers of the hammer throw world champion. After hearing them, everyone asked: how can a champion be so weak? Strength is complex. Strength is contextual. On this week’s podcast we share some ideas about the role of strength in athletic performance, transfer of strength, training strength, and much more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/11/gaincast-episode-276-thoughts-on-strength/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR Mediawrote about his strength levelsHMMR Podcast 308world championships recapdefinitionglobal considerations on strengthPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6Conclusions

Championship results require championship behaviors from both athletes and coaches. Having guided multiple men's and women's teams at the highest levels, volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon knows a thing or two about what championships behaviors are. On this week's GAINcast he joins us to share his input on finding intention, putting skill acquisition into practice, coaching, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/10/gaincast-episode-275-championship-behaviors-with-hugh-mccutcheon/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR Media University of Minnesota biographyChampionship Behaviors: A Model for Competitive Excellence in Sports HMMR Classroom GAIN Video 3GAINcast 90 HMMR Classroom GAIN Video 15highlights here GAINcast 7GAINcast 121When I Stopped Trying to Self-Optimize, I Got BetterThe Myth of Just Do Ithere

We take a look at some current events and current happenings in our own training to reflect on some lessons learned on this week's GAINcast. To start with we debrief the USWNT's disappointing performance at the World Cup, before sharing lessons on how to best draw parallels from past experiences to working with new sports, including some examples from new sports we've been introduced to in the last year. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/08/gaincast-episode-274-lessons-learned/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR Medialearn more hereACL injuriesresource hub on field sports

The start of the recent women's World Cup in soccer has turned focus to the rash of ACL injuries in the sport, and the particular impact it has had on female players. On this week's GAINcast Vern looks at the structure of the knee, risk factors for injuries, and what coaches can do to help reverse trends for women and men. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/07/gaincast-episode-273-the-acl/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR Media ACL topic in relation to the women's World Cup mitigating ACL injuries hamstring injuries calf injuries GAINcast 268 GAINcast 6GAINcast 224

We live in the age of polarization. We get into long debates about whether things are black or white, but when it comes to topics like training and motor learning, the reality is often a shade of grey. Professor Kevin Becker is looking to create a conversation beyond dichotomies. On this week's GAINcast he shares some ideas around motor learning and attentional focus that attempt to color in the areas in between. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/07/gaincast-episode-272-beyond-dichotomies-with-kevin-becker/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAINJoin HMMR Mediahis ResearchGate pagefaculty biography@drbeckerthrowsfull video lesson in the HMMR ClassroomGAIN presentations here HMMR Podcast 282 HMMR Podcast 237motor learning topic overview