Data Without Dogma: Rethinking Wearables, Workloads, and Return-to-Play
In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I break down how most coaches misuse wearable technology and workload monitori...
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The Decoding Excellence Show, hosted by Adam Ringler, is an exploration of the human element behind world-class performers. A bit-by-bit deconstruction of the architecture and coding for hum...
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Season First Tip, NordBord Testing Insights, Creatine Research, Carb Cycling, and OxeFit Integration
In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I unpack five conversations that bridge technology, nutrition, and training as...
Legacy, Load, and Lean Gains: Lessons on Coaching, Grit, and Growth
In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I unpack three powerful conversations shaping coaching, performance, and perso...
Building Stronger Women’s Basketball Athletes & Beating Travel Fatigue in College Hoops
In this raw and unfiltered Cardio Talk edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I dive into two topics that are reshaping the way we think...
Building Trust, Rethinking Recovery, and the Future of Tech in S&C
In this Cardio Talk edition of the Decoding Excellence Show, I hit on three big topics for strength & conditioning coaches: 1️⃣ Building Tru...
The Blueprint, Preseason Training & Lessons from the Weight Room | Cardio Series
In this “Cardio Series” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m bringing you along on a 75-minute ruck walk to share a critical update...
Pre-Season Conditioning Tests: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic | Cardio Talk
In this “Cardio Talk” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m diving into pre-season basketball conditioning tests—and why different c...
Why the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 Is My Go-To Tool for Strength, Rehab, and Travel Training
In this “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m sharing why I’m so fired up about using the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 streng...
Behind the Scenes of CU Basketball Summer Training | Cardio Chats
In this “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m pulling back the curtain on our Summer Basketball Training Program here...
Hiring the Right Leader in Collegiate Sport Performance: Lessons Learned
In this episode of The Decoding Excellence Show , I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to hire the right person to lead a co...
Deep Sleep, Blue Light, and TikTok Regret: A Cardio Talk on Recovery That Actually Works
In this Cardio Talks episode of The Decoding Excellence Show , I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked threats to athlete recovery: lat...
Introducing: The Cardio Chats (Unfiltered)
In this special “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m hitting record during one of my Zone 2 ruck walks—raw, unfilter...
4 Mindset Shifts Every Former Athlete Needs to Hear
In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m sharing a solo Q&A I originally recorded for the Former Athlete Society. Whether you'r...
What I’m Reading, Watching, Buying, Doing, and Listening To
In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I'm sharing a handful of the things that have been grabbing my attention lately—from what...
Optimizing Basketball Performance: Workload Monitoring, Travel Training, and Adaptability
In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m diving into the intricacies of workload monitoring and athlete preparation, particular...
The Turbulent Times in Collegiate Athletics & Building the Former Athlete Society
In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics. From NIL deals and...
Advice I’d Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago
Episode Description: In this episode, I delve into my recent article, Advice I'd Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago , inspired by conversation...
10 Hard Truths for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I'm discussing my recent article 10 Hard Truths for Coaching in the World of Athletics . T...
Workload Monitoring Strategies for Basketball
In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I'm discussing how we utilize Workload Monitoring across our basketball performance. We di...
Isometrics within Athlete Evaluations & Performance Training
In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I'm discussing how we utilize Isometric Training across our performance benchmarking & tes...