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Be Legendary Podcast

Sorinex Exercise Equipment

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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#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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01:09:05

#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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33:16

#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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18:57

#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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56:19

#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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59:14

#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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47:06

#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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30:18

#214 Zamia Cohen- BSAR

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2024/02/28

Personal trainer and nutritionist, founder of her own company Good Human Fitness, Zamia Cohen is our guest this episode. She started out giving us a masterclass on the importance of saying NO and how it leads to career longevity without burnout. We then went into what drew me wanting her as a guest on the podcast and that is Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) - a non-invasive modality utilized for the body’s recovery and progress. The way she so passionately discusses it will have you looking up

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01:06:48

#213 Daniel Martinez- R2RR

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2024/02/14

We started this Research 2 Reps Roundtable episode with an update of what we're each working on and that led us fluidly into the work of our guest, Daniel Martinez, of Trinity University. Our conversation went to the "deep" stuff fast with a discussion of why 'different' is often perceived as bad, but in the realm of sport science we must embrace "different" to make strides in using tech to optimize performance. Big thanks to podcast sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm, for making these episodes

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35:45

#212 Brandon Lilly-BSAR

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2024/01/24

A giant in the strength and conditioning world, we couldn't have picked a better guest for our first Beyond Sets & Reps episode in the new year. A man who is truly out to help those around him, his story is as inspirational, motivational and encouraging as it gets. Start your year out right with this episode and then find a way to help someone today! Shoutout to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm who make these episodes possible.

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#211 Andrew Stuart- R2RR

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2024/01/10

In this episode of Research to Reps Roundtable, we welcome Andrew Stewart, the assistant director at the Nebraska Athletics Performance Lab (University of Nebraska). We cover everything from Andrew's diverse background in college football to his Ph.D. studies to his foray in speed skating, exploring topics such as managing roster turnover through the transfer portal and the crucial role of communication in sports science. Listen and gain insights into talent identification, development, and

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#210 Courteney Thompkins- BSAR

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2023/12/27

Assistant Director of Athletics Performance at Baylor University, Courteney Tompkins, finishes our year of Beyond Sets & Reps episodes and with her, we're ending on a high note. As a former collegiate wrestler, she offers a unique perspective as a young strength & conditioning coach - and as an 'old timer' now, I can say that! Ending the episode with her best advice is a great way to go into 2024. Enjoy and happy new year! Shoutout to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and EliteForm, for another year of

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#209-Dr.Stacy Sims-R2RR

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2023/12/13

In this episode of "Research 2 Reps Roundtable," renowned expert Dr. Stacy Sims joins the hosts for a conversation on women's health and performance. Dr. Sims shares her personal journey and passion for addressing gender inequalities, emphasizing the often-overlooked impact of the menstrual cycle on female athletes' training and performance. The discussion delves into the importance of educating coaches, athletes, and medical professionals, and highlights the use of technology to optimize training

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32:25

#208 Byron Chamberlain- BSAR

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2023/11/22

We pick up part II with Byron Chamberlain right where we left off, discussing the lasting impact of his teammates not only on his career, but on his life in general and how they influenced his path after playing. And I couldn't help but ask him about his thoughts on Colorado because he has multiple perspectives on the situation - player, coach, analyst and as a fan of the sport. We wrap up with his thoughts about his main driver in life: his family. Thanks to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and

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54:50

#207 Dr. Ali Farooqui- R2RR

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2023/11/08

We're diving into the world of brain health, performance optimization, and neuromodulation in this episode of "Research 2 Reps Roundtable" featuring the brilliant Dr. Ali Farooqui. A renowned medical doctor and psychiatrist, Dr. Farooqui shares his insights on cutting-edge techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and how they can revolutionize not only mental health treatment but also the enhancement of cognitive functions and emotional stability. With engaging discussions on pain

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28:39

#206 Byron Chamberlain- BSAR

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2023/10/25

A true lover of the game of football, a student of the game, and one of the best in the game, Byron Chamberlain, is joining us for Beyond Sets and Reps. Despite the focus of this podcast going beyond the sets and reps, we start this part 1 off by discussing Byron's lack of love for the weight room and how that changed. Then we talk about how his love of the game brought him back to the weight room in the form of an intern. That's right, INTERN!! Listen in for what he learned (besides stocking bars

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#205 Dr. Jarred Boyd- R2RR

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2023/10/11

As a physical therapist and CSCS, Dr. Jarred Boyd’s goal is to facilitate return to activity and enhance patient potential by identifying opportunities to improve function and empowering patients with the tools to live better. Said another way, and especially working with professional athletes (Memphis Grizzlies), Dr. Body provides guided autonomy with his athletes. While that's counter intuitive to some, we explore the concept in this episode. Shoutout to our podcast sponsors, Sorinex and

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