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Be Legendary Podcast

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The "Be Legendary Podcast" is aimed at highlighting individuals that pursue excellence in their life through strength. We examine trends and unique attributes of some of the greatest coaches, athletes, and business minds to not only tell their story but to serve as a catalyst for advancement in your own life. At Sorinex we believe in elevating what it means to be human, and to clearly define what it means to "Be Legendary".

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#233 Dr. Tim Suchomel Part 1- R2RR

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2024/12/18

In this first part of a new Research 2 Reps Roundtable podcast episode, I’m joined by my co-hosts, Dr. Ernie Rimer and Dr. Ted Lambrinides, along with our guest Dr. Tim Suchomel, Associate Professor and Director of the Sports Science Master’s Program at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Suchomel shares his extensive background in strength and power-oriented training and his current research on athlete monitoring and long-term athlete development. He delves into how his work on neuromuscular research

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#232 Asaad Ali-BSAR Part 2

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2024/12/04

In part 2 of our conversation with Asaad Ali on *Beyond Sets & Reps*, Asaad continues to share his journey, discussing his transition from athlete to videographer and his approach to building his own legacy while honoring his father’s. He recalls his early career in baseball, including scouting for the White Sox and coaching, before taking a turn into videography at the University of Louisville. This career shift provided a new platform for his competitive drive as he set his sights on producing

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#231 Asaad Ali-BSAR

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2024/11/13

In this first part of the conversation, Asaad Ali shares his experience of growing up as the son of Muhammad Ali, delving into the unique and challenging aspects of living in his father’s public shadow. Asaad reflects on the symbolic presence of his father in Louisville, where reminders of Muhammad Ali are everywhere—from airport names to local landmarks—underscoring the deep connection between his father and the city. He discusses the sense of pride and resilience he inherited from his father’s

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31:36

#230 Paul Jones Part 2 R2RR

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2024/10/30

In part 2 of the *Research to Reps Roundtable* podcast, co-hosts Dr. Pat Ivey, Dr. Ernie Reimer, and Dr. Ted Lambrinides continue their conversation with Paul Jones, sports scientist at The Ohio State University. Paul dives deeper into the challenges of integrating sports science methodologies across various levels of athletics and how different institutions respond to new technologies. The discussion touches on the balance between evidence-based practices and longstanding traditions, as well as how

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35:18

#229- Paul Jones Part 1 R2RR

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2024/10/16

In this episode of *The Research to Reps Roundtable*, co-hosts Dr. Pat Ivey, Dr. Ernie Reimer, and Dr. Ted Lambrinides welcome Paul Jones, a leading expert in sports science, for part one of their conversation. Paul discusses the challenges of scaling his work to meet the demands of a larger program and adapting to a different environment. He also highlights the importance of humility, being open to learning from others, and building strong relationships within new contexts to create meaningful

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32:30

#228 Perris Jones- BSAR

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2024/10/02

In this episode of Beyond Sets and Reps, I connect with University of Virginia former running back Perris Jones to discuss his remarkable journey through adversity and the lessons he's learned along the way. Perris opens up about his academic and athletic experiences, including earning three degrees and overcoming a career-threatening spinal injury sustained during a game against the University of Louisville. He shares the emotional and psychological impact of the injury, as well as his remarkable

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30:44

#227 Dr. Pat Ivey, Dr. Andreas Stomatis, and Dr....

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2024/09/18

In this episode of the Beyond Sets and Reps podcast, Dr. Pat Ivey, Dr. Andreas Stamatis, and Dr. Ernie Reimer share reflections from their journey back from the Mississippi State Athlete Engineering Conference. The discussion kicks off with a humorous story about switching drivers on the highway and transitions into a deeper conversation about coaching, leadership, and teamwork. The hosts explore how their backgrounds in strength and conditioning have evolved into broader roles, focusing on mental

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32:23

#227 Tommy Stallworth Part 2- BSAR

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2024/08/28

In this episode of Beyond Sets and Reps,I continue my conversation with Dr. Tommy Stallworth, who offers an update on his current role coaching high school athletes in Georgia. Stallworth shares the excitement of guiding students through summer workouts, 7-on-7 camps, and the college recruiting process. His extensive coaching experience spans college and the NFL, providing valuable insights into the complexities of professional sports. Stallworth discusses the challenges of the NFLPA's grading

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31:58

#226 Tommy Stallworth Part 1- BSAR

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2024/08/14

In this episode of Beyond Sets and Reps, I reconnects with Dr. Tommy Stallworth to discuss his extensive and impressive coaching career. Stallworth's journey began as a linebacker at the University of Tennessee, where he enjoyed the success of two SEC championships and a national title. Transitioning into coaching, he learned the importance of networking, mentorship, and understanding athletes' backgrounds to foster supportive environments. Throughout the episode, Dr. Stallworth emphasizes the

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31:42

#225 Justin Britt- BSAR

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2024/07/31

In this episode of the Beyond Sets and Reps podcast, Dr. Coach Pat Ivey welcomes Justin Britt, former NFL player, husband, and father, to discuss his remarkable journey from childhood to professional football. Coach Ivey fondly recalls their shared experiences, including humorous team anecdotes under Pete Carroll's leadership. They explore Britt's early influences and his transformation from a young athlete inspired by his brother to a respected offensive lineman in the NFL. Reflecting on his time

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29:31

#224 James Franklin- BSAR

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2024/07/24

In this episode I welcome former quarterback turned entrepreneur James Franklin. James shares his journey at the University of Missouri, where I was his strength coach, highlighting the critical role the strength staff played in his development. He details his personal growth and struggles during college, including a series of injuries that impacted his career; and we reflect on the positive, non-aggressive coaching style that helped him thrive in a respectful and effective training environment

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36:42

#223 Bert Sorin- BSAR

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2024/07/10

In this episode we revisit an earlier episode with Bert Sorin. The world recently lost his Legendary Father, and we honor the Legacy of the Sorin name, and share Bert Sorins episode this week. Stay strong, and do great things. Richard Sorin, 1950-2024 0:00- Intro 10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency 20:00- Going to the Limit, to Create a Vision 30:00- Science Meets Passion 40:00- The Next "50 Years" of Strength 50:00- Helping Clients Understand "Needs" vs. "Wants"- Foundations

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#222 Research to Reps-Flashback/Honoring Richard...

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2024/07/03

In this episode we revisit an earlier episode with Richard "Pops" Sorin. The world recently lost this legendary human, and we honor him with this weeks episode. Stay strong, and do great things. Richard Sorin, 1950-2024 0:00- Intro 10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency 20:00- Going to the Limit, to Create a Vision 30:00- Science Meets Passion 40:00- The Next "50 Years" of Strength 50:00- Helping Clients Understand "Needs" vs. "Wants"- Foundations 54:00- Sign Off Please Leave us 5

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#221 Jason Ray- BSAR

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2024/06/05

In this episode of Beyond Sets & Reps, I welcome former Mizzou wide receiver Jason Ray. He shares his inspiring journey from Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma to becoming a team captain at Mizzou and playing in the 2008 Cotton Bowl. He details his coaching career, which took him to various schools and he recounts his experiences, from sweeping floors to winning championships, and the values of hard work and humility instilled by his parents. After coaching, Ray returned to Oklahoma, embracing his

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#220 Deion Branch Pt. 2- BSAR

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2024/05/22

Finishing up my conversation with Deion Branch about his career and evolution here in part 2, we're into the part of his story that you may be more familiar with. Things like Super Bowls, Pro Bowls, MVPs and so on. But he shares more than what you saw on ESPN, giving us a glimpse into the mentality of a Super Bowl MVP and Champ. If you missed part 1, go back and get the background to complete the picture. A huge thanks to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm, for making these episodes

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#219 R2RR Road Trip- Dr. Adam Petway, & Dr. Andreas...

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2024/05/08

The Research 2 Reps Roundtable podcast is on the road! For this episode, join Dr. Adam Petway and Dr. Andreas Stamatis joins Dr. Rimer and Dr. Ivey on a roadtrip to the Athlete Engineering Summit. After discussing the summit and the presentation on mental health and performance, the conversation shifts towards the importance of sleep in athletic performance. From sleep's role in recovery and mental health, we address the complexities of sleep issues in athletes, emphasizing a holistic approach. Our

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21:18

#218- Deion Branch Part 1- BSAR

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2024/04/24

Deion Branch - currently Louisville's Director of Player Development & Alumni Relations - is our guest for this month's Beyond Sets & Reps episode. While you may be familiar with his accolades as a Super Bowl Champ and MVP, this episode goes behind the scenes and we discuss what propelled him to become one of the greats. Get the background story in this episode, and next time, we'll dive further into the things you likely saw on ESPN highlights. A big thanks to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and

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#217- Bryan Mann, Bo Sandoval, and Scott Battley-...

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2024/04/10

The Texas A&M crew part 2 with Dr. Bryan Mann (Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology), Bo Sandoval (Assistant Athletics Director of Strength & Conditioning), and Scott Battley (Director of Sport Science Services). We're finishing up our conversation of collaborating in real time with a unique model that includes ongoing, day-to-day communication between researchers, coaches, and other performance professionals. A huge thanks to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm, who make these

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29:07

#216 Missy Mitchell-McBeth- BSAR

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2024/03/27

With two decades in the game, Missy Mitchell-McBeth and the various roles she currently plays is filling a much needed gap for the strength and conditioning of athletes. For both the high school and collegiate levels, she's working to help create simplified systems that promote the safety of athletes AND she's advocating for the health (and balance) of coaches themselves. While some of the topics in our conversation may ruffle feathers, they need to be discussed so you won't want to miss this one

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#215- Bryan Mann, Bo Sandoval, and Scott Battley,...

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2024/03/13

Today's episode of the Research 2 Reps Round table exemplifies the podcast's namesake. We're hosting Dr. Bryan Mann (Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology), Bo Sandoval (Assistant Athletics Director of Strength & Conditioning), and Scott Battley (Director of Sport Science Services) all from Texas A&M University. Together they're collaborating in real time with a unique model that includes ongoing, day-to-day communication between researchers, coaches, and other performance professionals. It's

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