What are the demands of modern high school coaching? John Larralde calculated that he has just 43 training days to prepare his track athletes this year. Add to that a small student population, multi-event athletes, a young coaching staff, and little connection to the daily campus life. Some might see these as problems, but for Larralde that's no bi…

Lachlan Penfold has worked with some of the world's most successful clubs across numerous sports from rugby to the NBA to water polo. While he is an innovative physical performance coach, one theme keeps emerging to him: the most successful clubs are built more on the strength of connection as the strength the body. On this episode of the GAINcast …

Last month we hosted the GAIN Coaching by Design Workshop. A recurring theme in the workshop was process. Coaching by design requires process. On this episode of the GAINcast, Vern Gambetta dives into his process which starts with defining what he calls the six abilities: trainability, adaptability, recoverability, durability, availability, and coa…

The GAINcast is back. To kick off the New Year, Vern Gambetta shares some lessons and reflections on the current state of training. On this episode he covers topics like the erosion of fundamentals, load management, strengths and weaknesses, innovation, and searching for questions. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at…

Tradition makes baseball a great game, but tradition also holds it back. If you read or follow baseball, the sport often seems like it is in a constant civil war between the data analysts and the old school coaches. Coach Paul Davis pulling together and balancing both sides of the spectrum, helping move the sport forward while respecting and learni…

Coaches education is filled with lessons on technique, methods, sport science, and more. What is often missing is how to put it all together. How to design a training session, training cyle, or training year is a key skill that many coaches struggle to learn in the trenches. On this week's GAINcast we bring together an elite roundtable with Nick Ga…

The Olympic Games wrapped up earlier this month in Paris. We had both personal connections at the Games, as well as a fan interest. On this week's GAINcast we break down our insights from watching the Games. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/08/gaincast-episode-284-olympic-debrief/ T…

Strength is one of the most important qualities in athletic performance. Athletes need to be able to express force in the context of their sport. But much of what goes on in strength training starts to substantially deviate from this maxim. On this week's GAINcast our friend Chris Webb joins Vern for a discussion on what strength is, moving beyond …

A lot has been going on in the sporting world this spring, and in our worlds as well. On this week's GAINcast we discuss a variety of topics including finding and measuring training quality, variability in skill execution, the right role for biomechanics analysis in coaching, and unstructured training. For more information on this topic, read the c…

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 inform…

Back with more thoughts on the early themes of the 2023 NFL Season...and Fletch is back from a big trip to the US...plus a bit of betting chat (unsponsored) and a fantasy football roasting...Follow on X @TheFumble Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefumble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Fletch and Vern are back...Vern in London, Darren in Kansas City...it's NFL KICKOFF 2023... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefumble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow us @thefumble The boys are here to break down the wildcard weekend and talk about petty theft. He's not even in the room but somehow Darren ends up grabbing a unloved Zach Wilson jersey and Vernon lets it slip about stolen donuts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefumble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

We are BACK...oh no you aren't...OH YES WE ARE!!! Everything you need to get your primed for the final weekend of the regular season is right here with Darren and Vernon, plus chat on the greatest leader in all team sports...get in touch @thefumble A Shooting Shark Production Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefumble. Hosted on Acast. …

Another Fumble! The guys discuss the latest NFL stuff around this Thanksgiving weekend including two Brits doing in it the US. There is some World Cup deviation and some big numbers from Fletch. Follow @thefumble Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefumble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Wendy Cunningham was a third generation atheist who is now a strong Christian. Listen to her describe some of her journey. We also discuss: -Modern culture, pride, and the real meaning of the rainbow -being manipulated into a frenzy by modern media -Wendy's experience on 1/6/2021 -Being a farm mom -If you can lose it vs. identity Wendy is the host …

The boys are back with chart about the Cowboys and Bears and their thoughts on the future of the NFL in Europe following the first regular season game in Germany. There is a nasty incident at home for Vern, while Fletch gives his thoughts on the FIFA World Cup...Follow us @TheFumble on twitter! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefumble…

In this episode:-Trump Speech Recap-FTX battle-WWIII updateThank you for listening! Please subscribe for more fun and informative content!DISCLAIMER: Not the official or unofficial position of DoD or US military, nor endorsed by them or any of Eric's employers.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laughnlearnvern/support…

In this episode:Vote Red like your life depends on itBecause it mightThe Jetsons – where’s that? Why does air plane travel suck? Where’s the baby food? Why do beautiful places like California just not have electricity sometimes? Whoops no lights. Homeless people everywhere.Its terrible policies and priorities. Democrats are to blame· Crime – juveni…

THE FUMBLE IS BACK as Fletch & Vern give you a double dose of NFL Chat...right here, right now on THE FUMBLE Podcast and then Friday Night on BBC Radio 5 Live at 9pm Here we go though with a look at what has happened so far, a few rants, some hot takes and a little look forward to what might be ahead in the long and winding roda of the NFL season. …

There is only one way to handle being called an election denier....Also:- Reasons to register and vote Red;-Stories from my teenage years-Impersonations of election adsThank you for listening! Please subscribe for more laughing and learning with me, Vern!Disclaimer: this is not the official or unofficial position, nor endorsed by any of my employer…

Republicans need to get into action now. Here are a few ways to be productive between now and November 8th. HINT: -be registered to vote-early vote-text your friends and make sure they did tooAlso discussed:-women being great at offense-Democrat organizing-taking your shot down fieldThank you for listening! Please subscribe and share.Disclaimer: th…

In today's episode:-Fetterman and Oz debate to the detriment of the country-Dogs not barking update-Implementing a unique idea to protect our streetsThank you for listening! As always, this podcast is not endorsed nor sponsored by any of Eric's employers, including the DoD and US Military.Please subscribe for more fun and informative content!--- Su…

Former President Trump has been out of office for almost two years. The U.S.A., as amazing as it is, has real problems now. The current administration has been in office for almost two years. Everything is on them - how are they doing? Other topics: -Dogs not barking -Florida leads the way -Climate "change" activists need to pound sand Thank you fo…

This is a review of the new 'A League of their own' show by someone who has never watched it. I also pitch Disney on ways to incorporate LGBT+++ storylines into such classics as Aladdin and Fantasia. Disclaimer: this is not the official or unofficial position of any of my employers, including the DoD, US Military, or US Army. --- Support this podca…

In this episode of Laugh and Learn with Vern:- The hidden Domestic Violence Awareness month and how to support victims-my boss and other state's attorneys pushing back on the garbage SAFE-T act-the corruption and DEI takeover of the medical profession-migrants getting upgraded facilities-Financial planning tips-Will aliens help us avoid nuclear war…

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This episode includes: -Italy elected its first FEMALE Prime Minister and the hilarious way the mainstream media covered it -Inflation rages while you sit on your couch and eat Cheetos. Is there a way to capitalize? -The Illinois Pre-Trial fairness act and your lawn Finally, let's learn about: -The Greatest Generation - Using fallibilism and outlaw…

Fletch & Vern are back for the 2022 Season and make their picks and predictions, and there are surprises on offer! Vernon gets caught in the rain and his battery runs out...but only on the very last word of the podcast! Subscribe and you won't miss an episode, and follow us @TheFumble on Twitter. A SHOOTING SHARK PRODUCTION Support this show http:/…

James Falakos is an entrepreneur running for Congress in Illinois's 4th District. Listen to James and Vern discuss: - James's plans to energize and protect small businesses - His experience in learning about climate issues, his own health, and his solutions - A bunch of other random funny stuff we discuss James is awesome. I enjoyed our conversatio…

THE FUMBLE WITH FLETCH AND VERN IS GOING TO SEE THE GOATS...You can come too, it's Brady Rodgers and a Rivalry Game in New York...DETAILS BELOW https://www.elitesportstravel.co.uk/nfl/fletch-and-verns-fumble-road-trip/ Plus a chat about early prospects for the NFL 2022 Season and a Jaguars into the UK opinion. Follow @TheFumble on Twitter for clips…