I'm using these "Coaches Thoughts" blogs as a means of self-reflection and I absolutely recommend that you all do the same in some capacity. Getting your thoughts on paper serves as a phenomenal way to organize your brain and work through concepts in a tangible manner, rather than just...
In this new segment of the podcast, MAP Minutes, Paul sits down with the most influential person in his life, his mother Susan Oneid. Susan is a real estate broker and lead of Oneid Team.
They discuss:
- How Susan was initiated into fitness
- The evolution of fitness across her 40+...
In this episode, Paul interviews Nat Galloway. Nat is a veteran of the British Military, owner and photographer at Galloway Media, owner of Capable Violent Professionals apparel company and a coach with Master Athletic Performance.
Paul and Nat discuss:
- Nat’s journey from military to...
A common thread amongst high performers - Always seek to be proven wrong!
I've been doing the CCU podcast on and off for about 2 years. At first, it was Tony and I and we'd periodically have interview guest on and then now, I have a new guest every week.
I've had the pleasure of speaking with...
At this point, you have read Part 1, so you understand the purpose of the deload and since that was so interesting, you read Part 2 (hyperlink) so you understand what considerations should be understood when it comes to planning the deload. The missing piece of implementation is where the rubber...
What is a Deload?
Prior to beginning a discussion, it is important to define the terms in which you will be speaking. The term discussion is used because there is no right, or wrong, nor black, or white. Training is as much art as it is science. Application of principles is individual and goal...
New content posted into the CCU Coaching Foundations module.
Paul discusses the differences, similarities and cross-over between the Glute Bridge and the Barbell Squat.
"In training, the choice between different movements holds benefits depending on the training context. The glute...
In this episode, Paul interviews Mike Previdsa, coach with Master Athletic Performance, former 2x CPU National Champion powerlifter and competitive bodybuilder.
Paul and Mike discuss:
- Mike’s progression as a coach and athlete
- The unique challenges that come with pursuing the highest level...
When it comes down to it, powerlifting is a very simple pursuit. Yes, there are a lot of moving parts and each element has multiple dependencies, but the fact of the matter is you get stronger by being able to do more work. Volume drives progress. Volume is described by the total amount of weight...
In this episode, Paul interviews the greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan.
Ed and Paul discuss:
- Ed's history in powerlifting
- Training philosophy
- How training has impacted the way Ed views life
- Being a positive ambassador to the sport
- Happiness in life
- Some crazy lifting...
Something that rarely gets discussed is the process by which we progress movements during training. We know that from a meet preparation standpoint, training should be more specific to the competition movements. During the off-season, the movements should be more general. Now, if you subscribe to...
5 Tips to Improve the Squat
The squat can be a beautiful thing when executed in the right fashion. The symbolism of the movement itself - having a weight on your shoulders and standing up defying gravity’s will. Many lifters, both casual and competitive, perform the movement,...