2025 Review, 2026 Preview, and Lessons Learned Over the Past Year

2025 Review, 2026 Preview, and Lessons Learned Over the Past Year

Author: Mike Robertson January 23, 2026 Duration: 45:48

What a year it was in 2025!

Serious growth with IFAST Basketball.

The gym is humming along.

And my kids are getting BIG!

But even with all the good stuff, there’s always a need to look back and reflect.

Sure some things went right – but I definitely wasn’t perfect.

Where did I miss the mark?

And what can I do better in 2026?

I cover all that – and some lessons I learned along the way – in this week’s episode!

 

Quotable Quotes:

It’s not about giving my kids more stuff. It’s about making memories and doing things that they’ll remember and cherish for a lifetime

 

If you build it, they will come. Well, you know what? That sounds great. And it makes for an awesome movie. But it doesn’t work in real life!

 

The more curious you are, the more enjoyable this whole training and coaching thing is

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

  • Family updates: Team Robertson is crushing life right now!
  • Awesome trips and travel in 2025, as well as experiences we’ll remember for a lifetime
  • Why I finally decided to push IFAST Basketball, and how I’ll continue to tweak and refine it in the years to come
  • How December of 2025 somehow became my most productive month of the year, and helped me really lock in for 2026
  • My life/work theme’s for 2024/2025, and how that’s evolved now for 2026
  • Why the mantra “If you build it, they will come” is absolutely NOT TRUE
  • Personal goals for 2026, including how I’m investing in my body to stay healthy
  • Professional goals for RTS, IFAST Basketball, and thoughts on some big projects for the year!

 

 

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Mike Robertson hosts the Physical Preparation Podcast, a space dedicated to the intricate craft of building better athletes and more effective coaches. Instead of quick fixes or fads, conversations here focus on the principles and practical details that form the foundation of sustainable performance. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts from the health and fitness world, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies. You’ll hear honest explorations of training methodologies, injury prevention, and the nuanced decisions that separate good programs from great ones. This podcast serves as a continual education for anyone serious about understanding the ‘why’ behind physical preparation, whether you’re designing regimens for others or refining your own athletic journey. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, aiming to sharpen your critical thinking and provide tools that can be implemented immediately. Tune in for a consistently insightful look at how intelligent training philosophy translates into tangible results, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art and science of human performance.
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