Best Jeff and Mikki Martin Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 59: Rachel Steadman of Ellipsis Training and Adventures Delivering "Robust Risk Management" 45:37

2d ago45:37

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Rachel Steadman hops on with Mikki and Jeff to discuss a little "how we got here" CrossFit history, 2006, fish tacos, and some serious guidance. The community has grown up over the past two decades and Rachel's knowledge on how gyms can plan ahead to avoid "the risks of not managing risks" is pure gold. Episode Highlights: 1. 1:30 CrossFit and Rach…

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Episode 58: U18 - Positive Coaching Through Growth Spurts 16:32

2M ago16:32

16:32

Keegan and Mikki share proven strategies for positive coaching through growth spurts. Keeping youth engaged when physiological changes and challenges can create extra adjustment for both the youth and the coach. Episode Highlights: 1. 1:31 "Early Bloomers" kindness, options, normalizing the experience and getting back to mastery 2. 3:29 Highlightin…

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Episode 57: Dan Uyemura of PushPress "How transparency enhances culture, trust and resilience" 28:11

3M ago28:11

28:11

Dan Uyemura, Founder of PushPress joins Jeff and Mikki to discuss a myriad of topics from how fear of failure can be a real motivator, Glee Club and the positive outcomes of challenges, Staying humble, having true empathy and how a Coaches impact can be lifelong for youth. We discuss the similarities and differences in Adult and Youth Program needs…

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Episode 56: U18 - "Some days you have a shovel and some days you have a spoon" Intensity in Training Youth 23:23

4M ago23:23

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Keegan and Jeff share effective systems for appropriate Intensity when training Youth. They talk about what is ineffective, effective, dose response evaluation and the vast difference between training for health and longevity and training for competition. Episode Highlights: 1:58 Defining What is effective 2:42 Dose and Volume- Using speed, reps an…

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Episode 55: Farran Mackay, of Virtuous Coach Development- Making the fitness ecosystem more sustainable through exceptional member experiences 54:39

4M ago54:39

54:39

Mikki and Jeff host Farran Mackay to discuss her unique and client centric approach to creating success for gyms, coaches and clients. Sustainability is the goal through optimal member experience planning. Episode Highlights: 1:32 Teaching through love of Sport 2:43 Researching long term changes for positive practices in teachers 4:32 "Unless you c…

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Episode 54: Controlled Adversity and Strength Training, with Stephen Kinsella of FSM Youths and "The Edge" 44:59

5M ago44:59

44:59

Jeff and Mikki talk with Stephen Kinsella of FSM Youth (Bray Ireland) about his recent project and ebook "The Edge" and the why behind helping this generation through adversity. Episode Highlights: 2:36 The Youth Mindset angle and asking the right questions 3:56 "The Edge"- 9 Lessons and exercising the mind 7:13 Post adversity discussion and moving…

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Episode 53: U18 - Tips for building a Healthy Plate, with Jen Broxterman, RD 20:27

6M ago20:27

20:27

Jen Broxterman, who metaphorically is "the joyful food in your nutrition education menu" talks with Jeff and Mikki about how to build a healthy plate, how that works with youth, as well as addressing the sweet treats culture in schools and organizations as both reward and celebration- how much should we actually focus on that? Episode Highlights: 1…

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Episode 52: U18 - Fitness Testing In Schools, Standards and Memories with Connor and Keegan Martin 15:53

7M ago15:53

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Physical Education, Inspiring motivation through standards. Keegan and Connor Martin discuss the starting point, we can't expect goal setting much less goal attainment without a destination. Episode Highlights: 1:41 From JFK and a base level of health to the ability to skip or sit out Physical education 5:07 In the early 2000's there were assessmen…

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Episode 51: Changes in Youth Fitness 1991-2024, Millennials to Gen Z with Connor & Keegan Martin 32:15

7M ago32:15

32:15

Connor and Keegan Martin discuss the many changes in Youth Fitness over their lifetimes, from perceived exertion to wearables and contactless training. Their experiences and what training looks like now for young athletes. Episode Highlights: 2:23 When we were kids, in our training all we really knew was "Go Hard and Go Fast". 3:29 As things evolve…

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Episode 50: U18 Brand X® Barbell Prep - What, Why and How is it different from teens? 17:48

1y ago17:48

17:48

In Part 1 of 2 U18 podcasts, Mikki & Jeff discuss Brand X® Youth Barbell Prep, and how it fits into a Youth Strength Training Program. How teaching use of the Barbell to younger kids in a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate environment while leveraging Play created motivation and State and National records. Show Notes & Highlights: 1. 1:20 …

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Episode 49: U18 How to Bring Nutrition into your space in a sustainable way, with Jen Broxterman RD 21:38

1y ago21:38

21:38

Description: Jen Broxterman RD, the amazing energy behind Prosper Nutrition Coaching, shares actionable advice and steps to create positive outcomes. Her use of Play to engage both parents, Coaches and youth through Games and metaphors is pure gold! Take her Free LIFT OFF course. Episode Highlights: 1. 1:48 How to Bring Nutrition into your space 2.…

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Episode 48: U18 - Five Essential Actions for a Thriving Youth Program- #5 Developing a great Customer Relationship 9:59

1y ago9:59

9:59

Our partners at PushPress recently hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program. In this five part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the 5th episode, we discuss the details of the Customer relationship in Youth Fitness Programs and how communication and a…

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Episode 47: U18 - Five Essential Actions for a Thriving Youth Program - #4 Use Progressive programming, specifically designed for youth with known outcomes. 9:04

1y ago9:04

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Our partners at PushPress recently hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program. In this five part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the fourth of the five, we discuss using youth specific programming. Check out our NEW Brand X® Kids & Teen Class Programm…

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Episode 46: U18 - Five Essential Actions for a Thriving Youth Program- #3 Creating a Child Friendly Environment 9:12

1y ago9:12

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Our partners at PushPress recently hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program. In this five-part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the third of the five, we discuss Creating a Child Friendly Environment. Check out Brand X® Kids & Teen Class Programming …

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Episode 45: U18 - Five Essential Actions for a Thriving Youth Program- #2 Youth Specific Education 8:33

1+ y ago8:33

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Our partners at PushPress recently hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program. In this five part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the second of the five, we discuss Youth Specific Education. Episode Highlights: 1. 1:51 Who goes to that mechanic! 2. 3:1…

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Episode 44: U18 - Five Essential Actions for a Thriving Youth Program- #1 Define Your Goals 9:23

1+ y ago9:23

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Our new partners at PushPress hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program. In this five part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the first of the five, we discuss Defining Your Goals. Episode Highlights: 1:51 the benefits of defined goals 2:45 you must dri…

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Episode 43: Autism Spectrum Youth: A family, a gym, and a supportive welcoming community 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

Chappie Hunter of Alpine Ranch CrossFit, Westin and his parents Joe and Shelly join Jeff and Mikki to discuss Westin's journey into fitness and the myriad benefits that experience has created for both Westin, Chappie and the CF Alpine Ranch community. Episode Highlights: 1. 1:34 Alpine Ranch CrossFit, Brand X® and the Young Warriors, Teen Gladiator…

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Episode 42: U18 - Maximizing Youth Performance and enhancing the sport experience 15:55

1+ y ago15:55

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Coach Jeff, Keegan and Mikki discuss Maximizing Performance for Youth Sport, maximizing potential and enhancing the sport experience through a focus on Movement Skills & Quality, Positional consistency, Injury prevention, Skill acquisition and power production. Starting at the Foundation in Base and Building mobility alongside Stability. Episode Hi…

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Episode 41: U18 - Tips for Raising Active Children, fostering a physical culture at home 18:00

1+ y ago18:00

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Keegan, Jeff and Mikki talk simple straightforward strategies to foster a physical culture at home. Episode Highlights: 2:31 Consciously fostering a culture where kids want to move 3;10 Daily modeling & scheduling of physical activities 6:45 Seeing the family moving motivates kids to join and copy 7:28 Incorporate things they already enjoy 8:25 Mov…

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Episode 40: Dr. Cate Shanahan M.D., Avoiding Toxic Vegetable oils, The Hateful 8 and "The Fatburn Fix" 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

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Description: Jeff and Mikki are joined by NYT best selling Author Dr. Cate Shanahan who explains and discusses why all humans (especially parents!) need to be aware of the "profound and powerful" effects of seed oils, and understand just how toxic they are to our health. She acknowleges the science of nutrition having become very controversial and …

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Episode 39: U18 - "Teaching coaches to be better nutrition coaches" 18:45

1+ y ago18:45

18:45

Jennifer Broxterman Registered Dietician and Founder of Prosper Nutrition Coaching joins Mikki and Jeff in a lively metaphor-rich conversation to talk Nutrition Coaching for Coaches and gives excellent advice concerning youth and nutrition discussions. Episode Highlights: 2:59 Becoming a better coach 4:07 Elevating skills, complex to simple as a be…

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Episode 38: U18 - Games and SuperGames- Delivering more than "Fun + Moving" 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

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Jeff and Mikki Martin discuss the development of youth fitness games in the early functional fitness days, misinterpretations and missed opportunities. They lay out how and why SuperGames can deliver so much more. Games + Functional Movement, Games + Physical Literacy, Games + Positional Strength, Games + Elements of Free Play, Games + Neurological…

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Episode 37: "There has to be Trust" Rough & Tumble Play, Resilience and Trauma Informed Coaching with Jonny Smyth, MSC 49:52

1+ y ago49:52

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Jonny Smyth hops on for friendly conversation concerning the needs of youth beyond simply physical performance. Jonny, Jeff and Mikki discuss how to apply these concepts within a gym and why they are so very important to building amazing and fully healthy, capable humans. Episode Highlights: 3:20 One for learning, plus a "wee bit of background" 7:5…

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Episode 36: U18: BOOST - Know the rules before playing the sport 15:50

1+ y ago15:50

15:50

The third in a series on Brand X® methodology, Base- Build- Boost The Martins cover how to BOOST performance and autonomy for a healthy movement-rich life. "Intensity is the sport of mechanics, so it is our job as coaches to make sure our athletes understand the rules of the sport before they play it."- Keegan Martin Episode Highlights: 1:30 BOOST …

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Episode 35: U18 - Build it and they will thrive 17:50

2y ago17:50

17:50

Jeff and Mikki continue the discussion of how to build on the base to solidify a foundation for great movers in fitness, sport and all of life's adventures. Listen in to hear strategies for testing, experimenting, expanding competency to promote broad physical literacy through exposure and why they are important. Episode Highlights: 1:40 Build on l…

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Episode 34: U18 - Base is the Starting Point 16:10

2y ago16:10

16:10

Jeff and Mikki discuss how to provide the foundation for great movers in fitness, sport and all of life's adventures. Repetition is good, creativity is necessary, errorless learning builds confidence, how to mix things up for strong workouts while developing foundational positions (Brand X® Movement Skills). Episode Highlights: 1:36 Base begins wit…

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Episode 33: Youth Training and Social Relevance with Cristiano Starling 32:08

2y ago32:08

32:08

Four time Brazilian National Kung Fu Champion, Boxing champion and CrossFit Coach, Cristiano Starling talks with Jeff and Mikki about Youth Training, his project working with Ukrainian youth war refugees, safe spaces, social relevance and the very basis for the development of a community. Cristiano is the energetic, engaging founder and co-owner of…

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Episode 32: Amato Mazzoccas: Harnessing talent, finding the right coaching, building the mental game and the "Terminator Face." 30:10

2y ago30:10

30:10

Venezuelan Competitive CrossFit athlete Amato Mazzoccas joins his Coach Connor Martin and Jeff and Mikki to talk about training as a Teen Athlete (he qualified for the CF Games Teen Division in all 4 of 4 possible years) pegboards, current goals, motivations, temporary obstacles, 315# Good Mornings and the path towards continued growth in competiti…

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Episode 31: Christopher Thynne and the "Huge buffet of possibility" in both organic and directed youth development and training. 55:42

2y ago55:42

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Christopher Thynne of CrossFit 162 West, Brand X ®Mentor, Ambassador and one of only four flagship Brand X® LABS in the world - Brand X® Stockholm, joins Jeff and Mikki to talk about his history and his path to massive Youth Program Success. Episode Highlights: 2:04 How a background in a broad array of physical activity. sport, adventure and play s…

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Episode 30: U18 - Every Coach Loves Training Athletes 14:37

2y ago14:37

14:37

Since most every coach loves training high performing athletes, Jeff and Mikki discuss how that informs the practice of coaching youth, Doing What Is Best for Kids™ and how that practice informs the business of youth programs. Episode Highlights: 1:14 Statistics, athletes and high performing youth 6:30 Serving the 90% and Doing What Is Best For Kid…

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Episode 29: U18 - "Labeling" 14:30

2y ago14:30

14:30

Jeff and MIkki discuss parent communication on what their children need and how more information helps. Episode Highlights: 1:12 Why Parents do not want to "label" their children and how that informs coaching 2:43 The tension between privacy and care and support 3:13 Kylee, Taylor and Suzy's stories 9:20 3 Important takeaways for coaches Hashtags a…

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Episode 28: U18 - Mindfulness with Dr. Amy Saltzman 18:15

2y ago18:15

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Dr. Amy Saltzman talks with Jeff and Mikki on Mindfulness Teaching to youth. As the author of "A still quiet place for athletes" she offers great advice for defining, understanding and tactics for helping young athletes practice mindfulness. Episode Highlights: 1:25 Defining Mindfulness "paying attention here and now with kindness and curiosity so …

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Episode 27: U18 - Youth Fitness Stories #2 14:54

2y ago14:54

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Keegan, Jeff and Mikki get together to discuss a few experiences with kids and teens that reflect important lessons about how kids think, how we respond and the responsibility to pay attention to what they need. Episode Highlights: 1:25 Preschoolers and pre class preparation 5:53 Teens and coaching moments, "we finish what we start." The case of No…

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Episode 26: U18 - Bulletproofing the Youth Soccer Player 16:43

2y ago16:43

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Keegan, Jeff and Mikki outline a simple checklist and some takeaways on common soccer injuries that both Coaches and parents should have a basic awareness of, including causes and strategies to address, prevent or mitigate the chance of non contact injury. A progressive roadmap is provided to support youth player development. Episode Highlights: 1:…

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Episode 25: "Quality over Quantity" with Guam National Team Captain and midfielder Jason Cunliffe on Football and Soccer Training with Youth 48:26

2y ago48:26

48:26

Guam Men's National Team Captain, Coach and player Jason Cunliffe, hops on the podcast to discuss a little of our mutual Brand X® history, one awful workout and his experiences, influences and methods training youth in Football and Soccer with Connor, Jeff and Mikki Martin. Episode Highlights: 3:11 Finding Brand X®, "edge" and one bad workout 7:28 …

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Episode 24: U18 - Youth Fitness Stories #1 15:26

2y ago15:26

15:26

Jeff, Connor and Mikki get together to discuss a few experiences with kids and teens that reflect important lessons about how kids think, how we respond and the responsibility to pay attention to what they need. Episode Highlights: 1:26 Taste testing 6:24 Assumptions on proprioception 10:25 Gyms are playgrounds Links and hashtags: www.thebrandxmeth…

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Episode 23: U18: Smashing the Competition with 2022 Fittest Teen in the UK - Ben Cole 19:34

2y ago19:34

19:34

Connor, Ben and Jeff discuss "Murph in the Garden", getting started in CrossFit, what Ben had been doing in sport and fitness prior to 2019, and how competition drives him to long term goals. Connor and Jeff talk about programming with and for Ben and what it takes for a young athlete to focus on the things they need to work on rather than just the…

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Episode 22: U-18 Youth Fitness for Parents -Engaging Sedentary Youth and adding more movement throughout the day 16:13

2+ y ago16:13

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Jeff, Keegan and Mikki are back to talk about how to get kids to move more throughout the day. Parents are provided with some solid and specific ideas to get their kids on a path to more movement more often. Show notes /Highlights: 3:12 Sedentary is the new normal 3:45 Is One hour a day of movement good? 6:29 Competence breeds confidence, Confidenc…

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Episode 21: Surviving Shenanigans, Tony Randall and the early days at Brand X® 37:15

2+ y ago37:15

37:15

Tony Randall (of Tony and Kris) joins Jeff and Mikki to talk about his experiences being part of the early "Shenanigans" crew at Brand X® The Lab, in Ramona, CA. As expected, he brings humourous insights from 30+ years of expertise in the entertainment industry and a decade of training with Jeff. We touch on music in the gym environment and his fan…

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Episode 20: U18 Youth Fitness Competition and Implementation with OG Connor Martin Part 3 18:03

2+ y ago18:03

18:03

Connor joins us again to further discuss Youth Fitness Competition. This time we dig into how and what that should look like for both competitive top level athletes versus youth wanting to begin that path. Programming, challenging skill, volume, strategies, with a lifetime of competition in mind, and defining success. Show notes/Highlights: 2:28 Wh…

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Episode 19: U18: The Basis of Bulletproofing, identifying faults 13:56

2+ y ago13:56

13:56

Keegan, Jeff and Mikki discuss a process for identifying and addressing movement faults in kids and teens fitness and strength programs. This process forms the basis for taking the appropriate steps towards and creating strong remedies to provide long term health and athleticism. What is observed to be happening, How important is it, and what actua…

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Episode 18: James Dowling, Physical Education within International Schools and leading the way with "lifelong curriculum" 44:22

2+ y ago44:22

44:22

When and How do PE programs translate to real life? Jeff and Mikki talk with International School Physical Education expert, James Dowling and the path to making meaningful programs and curriculum. Episode Highlights: 5:19 Functional Fitness "An aha moment" 9:43 Really Serving our kids best 12:29 Recognize those who can and those who cannot 16:47 T…

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Episode 17: U18 Youth Fitness Competition and Opportunity with OG Connor Martin Part 2 of 3 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

20:33

In part 2 of 3 Connor, Jeff and Mikki discuss observations on Youth Fitness Competition and the multitude of differences between youth and adult competition. The conversation focuses on the differences in opportunity and therefore motivation, as well as future expansion and sustainability. Episode Highlights: 2:39 Opportunity to compete, and at mul…

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Episode 16: U18 - Dr. Amy Saltzman, "Spot a Spider" and teaching youth to recognize abuse 21:20

2+ y ago21:20

21:20

Jeff and Mikki Martin speak with Dr. Amy Saltzman and discuss her system for teaching youth to recognize potential predators and abusers, the obvious ones and the sneaky ones. Recent highly publicized events only reinforce the need to make sure youth are protected from abuse in athletic and competitive environments. Listen in to learn more about ac…

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Episode 15: U18 - Youth Fitness Competition with OG Connor Martin (Part 1 of 2) 22:59

2+ y ago22:59

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In part 1 of 2 U18 Episodes, Connor Martin looks back on 15 years of youth functional fitness competition, starting as the OG kid at age 11, competing as a teen at 15 and now as a teen competitor coach. The Martin family discusses the growth and change within the sport, including capacity, larger sample sizes, recovery pioneers, common characterist…

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Episode 14: Jason Khalipa: Utilizing Fitness to form long term healthy habits "Meeting your kids where they are". 42:30

2+ y ago42:30

42:30

"The Legend" Jason Khalipa joins the Martin family to talk about training his own children in fitness and youth sport, and offers valuable insights, takeaways and strategies for instilling long-term healthy habits, and above all "Meeting them where they are at." Episode Highlights: 4:24 How training everyday with your kids looks, nurturing perspect…

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Episode 13: U-18 Quick Tips For The Sport Parent 14:24

2+ y ago14:24

14:24

The Martins discuss simple tips and easy steps to take to increase your child or teens success and durability in sport. Episode Highlights: 2:34 Where Youth sport is today and defining differences from the past 3:34 Tip #1- Find Time for Strength Training, Strength as the foundation for speed, explosive movement and sport success 4:25 How to find t…

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Episode 12: How to use Brand X® in a High School Strength & Conditioning Program 49:20

2+ y ago49:20

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Jeff and Keegan Martin host Coach Dan Quesenberry of Brand X® Nashville and Ravenwood High School Strength Coach to discuss running an effective High School Strength & Conditioning program. Coach Q, was named Physical Education teacher of the year for The State of Tennessee in 2018, has over 20 years teaching PE to youth within schools, and has Coa…

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Episode 11: Quad Dominant - The Starrett Family Dr. Kelly, Juliet, Georgia and Caroline share Perspectives on Growing a Movement Focused Fit Family 1:03:05

2+ y ago1:03:05

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In their first podcast appearance as a family, Dr. Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett and their accomplished daughters, Georgia and Caroline. aka "The Quad of House Starrett" Join The Youth Fitness Podcast, Keegan Martin, Jeff and Mikki to add their perspectives and stories on growing up in, and raising a Movement Focused Family. Feeding, eating, slee…

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Episode 10: U-18 Giving "The Sport Parent" what they want 14:15

2+ y ago14:15

14:15

The Sport Parent is one of the most common client avatars for Youth Fitness Coaches. Jeff, Mikki & Keegan discuss basic strategies for communication with and education of invested sporty families on how youth coaches support their goals. Expectations, exposure, passion and current sporting realities are all on the table. Episode Highlights: 2:15 In…

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