10 Programming and Coaching Mistakes YOU Might be Making

10 Programming and Coaching Mistakes YOU Might be Making

Author: Mike Robertson May 16, 2025 Duration: 46:41

I don’t know about you, but I’m ALWAYS thinking about programming and coaching Even in my time off, I’m thinking about making myself a better coach, or how to better help the other coaches that I work with and mentor. Now this could be an incredibly extensive list, but what I’m sharing today are 10 […]

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Dive into the archives of Mike Robertson's Physical Preparation Podcast, a long-running resource for coaches, athletes, and anyone serious about intelligent training. This isn't about fads or quick fixes; it's a deep, practical exploration of building resilient, high-performing bodies. Mike, a renowned coach and consultant, unpacks the principles of elite program design, blending strength and conditioning with meticulous attention to movement quality and injury resilience. Within these episodes, you'll find candid conversations on the art of coaching, the science of adaptation, and the nuanced strategies that separate good programs from great ones. The podcast serves as a masterclass in applied physiology, where complex concepts are broken down into actionable insights you can use immediately, whether you're training yourself or guiding others. Expect a no-nonsense tone focused on sustainable results, critical thinking, and the continuous pursuit of better methods. Listening to this archive offers a comprehensive education in physical preparation, straight from one of the industry's most thoughtful voices.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems
Podcast Episodes
Unlocking the Secrets of Vertical Jump Training with Tyler Ray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:52
Do you work with athletes who want to improve their vertical jump? Are you curious about the differences between 2-leg and 1-leg jumping? Or how the best dunkers of all time approach their jump training? If so, you’re go…
RTS and IFAST 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:32
I don’t know about you, but it felt like 2024 absolutely BLEW BY. Maybe it’s just my age or everything I have going on, but it definitely seemed to be here and gone faster than most. So whenever a year wraps up, I like t…
Dr. Jim Stoppani on Science-Backed Training and Nutrition for Fat Loss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:26
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the days of going to the grocery or drug store, heading over to the magazine rack, and flipping through the latest issue of Muscle and Fitness or Flex to see how guys like Arno…
Dr. John McMahon on The Future of Force Plates in Athletic Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:57
It seems like everybody and their mother is talking about force plates these days. And I’m obviously guilty of it myself…but only because I feel like force plates are the single-most impactful thing I’ve added to my coac…
Matt Wenning on Breaking World Records and the Desire to Be the Best [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:09
How many people do you know that have a Ph.D. in kinesiology and are also World Record Holders in any physical domain? Other than the immortal Dr. Fred Hatfield I can’t think of many – well other than today’s guest! Dr.…