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PA CHALK UP

Raw, unfiltered conversations with some of the sharpest minds in strength & conditioning, sports science, and sports coaching. From elite training rooms to grassroots sport, we dive deep into the principles, stories, and methods that drive real athlete success. No fluff, no recycled soundbites — just honest discussions that bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching, giving you the tools, ideas, and hard truths to think sharper, coach better, and lead athletes to peak

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02:05:26

TOM BLANEY - HEAD S&C @ SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY #109

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2025/10/20

Tom Blaney is a performance coach from Salve University, building fast, durable athletes in a tight-knit, high-accountability environment. We get into simple systems that punch above their weight—clear standards, clean programming, and numbers that actually drive decisions. Long-form, unfiltered, stupid practical.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and customised workouts, track progress, communicate

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01:12:43

PETER KENN - DIRECTOR OF OLYMPIC PERFORMANCE @ SMU #108

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2025/10/13

Peter Kenn is an Olympic-side strength & conditioning coach at SMU. Peter blends old-school intent with modern sport science across men’s & women’s soccer, men’s swim, and track jumpers/sprinters. Year 4 in, he’s built a collaborative, athlete-first room where standards are clear, the tier system gets real-world, and KPIs actually drive decisions (without worshipping them). Long-form, unfiltered, stupid practical.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your

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01:03:43

FILIPPO NASON - ENGLAND U20'S S&C COACH #107

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2025/10/06

Filippo Nason, a leading strength and conditioning coach for the senior team at Harlequins and most recently, England u20's. Discover Filippo's journey from playing rugby to shaping the future of athletes, and his innovative approach to performance and injury prevention. Tune in for insights that blend science, passion, and a touch of Italian flair!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and

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00:37:38

DONNIE MAIB - HEAD S&C OLYMPICS @ THE UNIVERSITY OF...

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2025/09/29

Donnie Maib is the Director of Olympic Sports / Head Coach for Athletic Performance at the University of Texas—a culture-builder who’s spent nearly three decades shaping All-Americans and Olympians across multiple sports. He runs the performance side for Texas’ Olympic programs, leading staff, systems, and athlete development from the weight room to the field. This episode is Sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their

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01:57:20

KERRY THOMPSON - S&C COACH @ USC FOOTBALL #105

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2025/09/22

Kerry Thompson is a performance coach with the University of Southern California football program. We talk building fast, resilient athletes in a pressure-cooker environment—where culture, standards, and smart training matter more than fancy toys. Real stories, zero fluff, lots of takeaways.This episode is Sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and customised workouts, track progress, communicate

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00:47:24

BRYAN MANN - TEXAS A&M #104

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2025/09/15

Bryan Mann is a strength & conditioning coach, researcher, and one of the leading voices behind velocity-based training. We go deep on being a mad scientist, using speed to drive adaptation, auto-regulating without overthinking it, turning numbers into decisions, and the messy truth of building durable, fast athletes. Long-form, unfiltered, and stupid practical.This episode is Sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their

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01:00:55

CURTIS VAN WYCK - CURTIS CLAY TRAINING #103

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2025/09/08

We are joined again by Curtis Clay Training who is a premier athletic performance coach in Seattle, Washington. Known for his holistic approach, Curtis helps athletes overcome imbalances and unlock their full potential. This episode is Sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and customised workouts, track progress, communicate effortlessly, and analyse performance data-all in one place. Take advantage of

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01:58:32

MICHAEL FAHEY - PRIVATE S&C COACH | OVR #102

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2025/09/03

Michael Fahey is a filmmaker and strength coach behind the "Westside Barbell vs The World" documentary. We get into Westside myth vs reality, his coaching biz and OVR, and the ruthless mindset that actually builds a winning training culture—no fluff, just what works.This episode is Sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and customised workouts, track progress, communicate effortlessly, and

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01:42:36

THOMAS NEWMAN - FOUNDER OF NEWMAN HP #101

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2025/08/29

Thomas Newman is back on the podcast — and this time, he’s doing it all under his own banner. Now working independently through Newman HP, Thomas brings even more clarity, edge, and impact to the performance world.In this episode, we dive into what’s changed, what’s stayed true, and what it really means to coach athletes at the highest level. From elite-level programming decisions to managing athlete readiness with purpose, Thomas shares raw, unfiltered takes that challenge the norms of the

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00:45:11

100 EPISODES OF PA CHALK UP!!

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2025/08/22

Episode 100 – The Best of PA Chalk Up (100 Episodes Strong)100 episodes. A hundred conversations that have shaped how we look at strength & conditioning, sport science, and what it actually means to coach athletes.To celebrate, we’ve pulled together 10 of the most powerful moments from past guests—raw, unfiltered insights that stick with you long after the mic is off:Ron McKeefery – Building confidence in coaches.Mike Boyle – Sport science integration in the industry and building confidence in

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01:13:46

BLAIR LLOYD - DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE #99

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2025/08/14

Blair Lloyd, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Training at Pure Performance, works with athletes across various disciplines, bringing a data-driven approach to her programs. Blair places a strong emphasis on athlete metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide her training. This episode is Sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and customised workouts, track progress, communicate

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00:57:04

AARON UZZELL - S&C @TEXAS TECH #98

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2025/08/06

Renowned strength and conditioning coach Aaron Uzzell, this podcast dives deep into the world of athletic development, human performance, and the mindset required to push beyond limits.Whether you're an athlete, coach, or fitness enthusiast, each episode delivers practical insights, training philosophies, and real-world experiences designed to help you train smarter, move better, and perform at your peak. From elite-level programming and recovery strategies to candid conversations with top athletes

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01:21:09

AJ MIDDLETON | S&C COACH @ SEATTLE PREP #97

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2025/07/29

AJ Middleton is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Seattle Prep High School, but to me, he’s much more than just a title. I first met AJ during our time at the University of Washington, where he was not only a coach but also the driving force behind the internship program. It was in that setting that I had the privilege to learn directly under his guidance.AJ shaped a huge part of my coaching foundation. His mentorship went beyond just sets and reps—he taught me how to think critically,

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00:14:46

PA CHALK UP: THE BREAKDOWN - SVEN HERZOG #3

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2025/07/23

Today we are joined by Sven Herzog who is a German performance coach currently working with FSV Mainz 05, a club in the Bundesliga, Germany's top football league. Sven has also engaged in innovative collaborations with technologies such as Moxy, which involves Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to measure muscle oxygenation during training. This approach provides real-time insights into player fatigue and internal training load, helping refine individualized fitness and conditioning

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00:50:37

OLIVIA ABDOO - SPORTS MEDICINE @ UFC PI #96

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2025/07/15

Olivia Abdoo, sports medicine expert at the UFC Performance Institute, joins us to break down the brand new concussion protocol created to help UFC fighters return to sport both safely and efficiently.We explore:✅ How the UFC PI built a system rooted in athlete safety and performance✅ The blend of neuroscience, cognitive return-to-play benchmarks, and fight-specific demands✅ How Olivia's experience shaped the framework for treating head trauma in combat sports✅ Why the protocol goes beyond clearance

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01:20:43

ALEX BELJIC - S&C COACH @ USC #95

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2025/07/08

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Beljic, a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Southern California working with women’s soccer, swimming, and diving. We dive into:His core coaching principles and adaptive learning strategiesKey programming considerations across multiple sportsThe internship process and lessons for emerging coachesA valuable conversation for anyone looking to sharpen their coaching lens and build adaptable, sport-specific programsThis episode is Sponsored by

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01:04:00

MADISON PEELE - S&C COACH @ FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY #94

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2025/07/01

In this episode, I sit down with Madison Peele, a strength and conditioning coach working with the Florida State University beach & indoor volleyball. We dive into:Building and sustaining a strong team cultureProgramming principles specific to volleyballExpanding and adapting the coaching toolboxThis one's all about staying open-minded, being adaptable, and finding the right approach for each moment. A great listen for any coach looking to evolve their practice.This episode is Sponsored by

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00:45:10

KENNA SMOAK-MINNICI - PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR @ ARMY...

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2025/06/24

Had an incredible conversation with Kenna Smoak-Minnici, Performance Director at Army West Point. We dove into how she experiments with tools before they ever reach her athletes, and how every decision is filtered through the lens of what the sport—and the soldier—demands.Kenna breaks down the unique differences between a traditional collegiate program and West Point’s high-performance environment. Intentional. Tactical. Built different.This episode is Sponsored by

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01:39:39

BERT SORIN - PRESIDENT OF SORINEX #92

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2025/06/17

Sat down with Bert Sorin, President of Sorinex and an absolute legend in the world of strength. We got into the roots of weight equipment history, what shaped the Sorinex brand, and how the Scottish Highland Games influenced his mindset.We also tackled the current state of the strength industry—where it’s thriving, where it’s slipping, and what real development looks like.This episode is Sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their

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01:19:43

MATRIXX FERREIRA - FOUNDER @ IRON PERFORMANCE #91

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2025/06/10

In this episode of PA Chalk Up, I sit down with Matrixx Ferreira—Canadian strength coach, founder of Iron Performance, and a guy who’s doing things differently in the world of athlete development. From the ground up, Matrixx has built a training facility where culture, mentorship, and performance collide. We talk about the behind-the-scenes structure of Iron Performance, how he blends pro and youth athletes in the same space to create organic mentorship moments, and why his session model is a

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