The Tom Broback Podcast

Welcome to 2023! The first episode is an absolute banger, with Reid Ouse being our special guest. Reid is the owner and founder of Catalyst Training. Reid has worked with the best of the best, from NBA champion Andrew Wiggins to Gatorade National Player of the Year Paige Bueckers, along with thousands of other players from middle school all the way to the pros. Charlie played AAU basketball for Reid back in highs school, and they have some good stories about that time in their life. Welcome back to the pod and let’s all have an awesome 2023.

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Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Do you struggle with working out consistently? Do you struggle with your athletes getting the best information in sports performance? Today, we talk with MBSC coach Vinny Talluto on how to be consistent, and productive, with working out. Vinny runs personal training and strength training sessions at MBSC in Boston. I love his mindset when it comes to improving as a coach, and I hope you enjoy this conversation with Vinny.

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

On today’s episode, I talk with Jeremy Toohey. Jeremy runs his own gym in Somerset, Kentucky, where he trains high school and college athletes. Jeremy has an interesting back story with how he got into sports performance, along with some unique thoughts on how he formed his training philosophy. Thanks Jeremy for taking time to be on the show and thank you all for taking time to listen.

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Do you struggle with keeping your athletes motivated and moving in the cold winter months? Do you know how to progress things like crawling, skipping, hopping and small sided games? How much fun do you program with your athletes? Today, we talk about these questions and more with Jeremy Frisch. Jerem runs his gym in Clinton, MA. He is a leader in the LTAD community and an excellent follow on Twitter. I hope you learn how to make the gym the best place for your athletes in this episode.

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Today's guest is Cody Hughes. Cody is the Director of Human Performance at Madison Academy in Huntsville, AL. He also hosts the Student Athlete Preparation Podcast. Cody is a gem of a guest, I hope you take away a lot of good nuggets to improve your coaching.

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Guest - Edwin Porras

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Guest - Missy Mitchell-McBeth

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Guest - Nicole Lussier

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Do you struggle with programming in season training for your athletes? How do you know how much is enough, and how much is too much? In today’s episode, I talk with Nathan Welty on how he keeps his hockey players ready to play all season long. Nathan works at Velocity Training in Edina, MN where he predominantly works with hockey athletes. I learned a lot from Nate on this episode, and I hope you do too.

Nathan Welty

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to reduce injuries in your program by 10, 20 even 50%.

Do baseball players need to work out? In today’s episode, I bring in Scott Richardson to help debunk some myths in the world of training for the game of baseball. Scott runs Rich Rehab and Performance out of the Twin Cities. He works with baseball athletes to get them stronger, healthier and better at their sport through training and skill development. I hope you learn a lot from this episode with Scott.

Guest - Scott Richardson

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Have you ever complained you don’t have the right facility? That your coaching would be SO MUCH better if you were in a better location? Well, it is time for you to meet Anna Woods. Anna runs her own business and gym from a barn in central Kansas. That’s right. Kansas. She is crushing it in the softball S&C game and an awesome guest on the show today. Get your notepad out and listen to our conversation on coaching.

Guest - Anna Woods

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game. Are your athletes getting the best rehab? How do they know when they are ready to go back to their sport after an injury like an ACL tear? Today, I talk to Drew Dudek to help answer these questions. Drew is currently a sports physical therapist at Healthy Baller in Alexandria, Virginia. We talk about what it takes to give athletes the best rehab possible and how this can be done in a cash based model clinic that incorporates a weight room, strength coaches and the latest research. Thanks Drew for helping athletes get better and taking time to be on the show. 

Guest - Drew Dudek

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game. 

Where did you learn to coach? Did you learn from your high school football coach? From your experience as a player? From being an assistant basketball or lacrosse coach the last 10 years? Today, we learn about coaching from Gary Koehring. Gary just completed his first year at Hutchinson High School in Minnesota where he helped the football team win a state title. We talk about his experience as a player and coach, with how each impacted who he is today. I hope you can take away some lessons and improve your coaching abilities. On to the show. 

Guest - Gary Koehring Jr. 

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Have you ever wondered what challenges the best physical therapists faced in their careers? My guests today, Tim Reynolds and Bryan Guzski, thought this time and time again. They decided to explore it and turned into a new book, Movers & Mentors. Today we talk about their process of writing a book together and the challenges they face as PTs. I hope you enjoy this episode and make sure you order Movers and Mentors today.

Tim Reynolds & Bryan Guzski

Book - Movers & Mentors

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

What is the best way to get faster? Is it to run on a track? On grass? On treadmill? How about a SHREDmill? Today we find out with my guest, Tony Villani. In addition to teaching athletes of all ages about athletic development, Tony helps future NFL players get ready for the NFL combine. His willingness to share his programming and coaching philosophies on the episode today are beyond generous. I’m excited for you to learn as much from him as I did. Thanks Tony and let’s go on to the show.

Guest - Tony Villani

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Do you coach at a small school? LIke a really small school where you barely have enough kids to make a team? How are you supposed to be successful in this situation? Today, we find out with my guest, Garrett Mueller. Garrett coaches football in Stewartville, MN. His success as a coach and leader is attributed to many factors, from growing up in a coaching family to establishing core principles in his football program. I hope you enjoy listening to Garrett on the show.

Guest - Garrett Mueller

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Do you work with female athletes? Do you ever find yourself wondering how you can give more to their athletic development but don’t know where to start? Look no farther than the Strong Female Athlete Book from my guest today, Erica Suter. The Strong Female Athlete is an evidence-based and experience-based text with a fresh, novel approach for youth female athletes to improve speed, reduce injury, and increase strength. Erica combines her experience as an elite soccer player with her blossoming career as a strength and conditioning coach to help female athletes progress on and off the field. If you are someone who works with female athletes, you need to get this book (and, of course, listen to this episode) to level up your coaching game.

Guest - Erica Suter

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast will help coaches like you learn how to keep your athletes off the bench and in the game.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to work with athletes at the professional level? In today’s episode, we find out. I talk with Sean Skahan, current strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Wild. Sean explains what it’s like to work in the NHL and the mindset he developed to be successful in the strength and conditioning field. If you want to learn how to develop a resilient mindset like Sean, keep listening to this episode of The Tom Broback podcast. On to my chat with Sean.

Sean Skahan

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and today my guest is Dan Ficther. Dan created Wanna Get Fast and coaches neuro dynamic speed and strength for athletes in Rochester New York. I met Dan this summer at TFC Iowa and he changed my perception on how to incorporate neurological based principles in orthopedic therapy. If you ever have the chance to watch Dan speak in person, I highly encourage you to do so. Thanks for listening to the podcast and make sure you share this episode with a friend or colleague who is interested in neurology.

Dan Ficther

Hello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Ravi Patel. Dr. Ravi Patel is a physical therapist, coach and athlete who helps empower athletes after ACL injury so they can dominate their sport and life with confidence. Ravi hosts the ACL Athlete podcast, one of my favorite shows to listen to. In this episode, we talk about his journey from his own ACL surgeries to working with ACL injuries in clinic today. Follow Ravi on social media and thanks for listening to the podcast!

Ravi Patel

Hello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Doctor TJ Ridley. Doctor Ridley works at the same company I do right now, Twin Cities Orthopedics. In this episode, we talk about his experiences learning about the human body through sports and his academic path. A big focus in this episode is on leadership and communication, two traits that are imperative for excellent care. If you are in the Twin Cities and in need of orthopedic care, I highly recommend you make an appointment with Dr. Ridley. Thanks for listening to the show, and as always, share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from learning more from one of the best sports medicine surgeons in Minnesota.

Dr. TJ Ridley

The Art & Science of Sports Performance. From high school football coaches to sports physical therapists to hall of fame track coaches, Tom Broback sits down with the best and brightest in the world of sports performance. #letsgo

Host - Tom Broback

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Austin Hershberger. Austin is a basketball coach and strength and conditioning coach at Davis High School in California. We reminisce today about the NBA in the early 2000s, how to continue learning as a coach and why the weight room is a great place for basketball players. I had some technical difficulties with this recording, so I apologize in advance. Thanks for the listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy our convo.

Austin Hershberger

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Meredith Chaput. Meredith is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy and PhD student studying neuromechanics. She is passionate about bridging the gap between neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation interventions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. We talk about a lot of fun things today, including the use of VR in rehab. Thank you Meredith for making time to be on the podcast and thank you all for listening to the show. I appreciate all of my listeners and look forward to having more amazing guests on soon.

Meredith Chaput

Hello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Nick Lovas. Nick has been the head track and field coach for over a dozen years at Hopkins High School in Minnesota. He coined the moniker TrackTownMN for Hopkins because he believes so much in his mission to help athletes of all ages to develop a love for track and field. Even after winning multiple state championships and even coaching an Olympic sprinter, Nick is still on this mission to serve others. I am absolutely pumped to share this episode with you, and hope you gain some valuable knowledge from our conversation.

Guest - Nick Lovas

Hello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Mike Boyle. Mike agreed to come back on the podcast to talk about a variety of topics, including personal finance which I did not expect but certainly enjoyed and appreciated. In this episode, you will learn what traits have led to the success Mike experienced as a coach and business owner. I can never thank him enough for spending time with me recording an episode like this. Make sure you follow him on social media and share this episode with your fellow coaches and therapists.

Guest - Mike Boyle

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Mason Hays. Mason coaches at APEC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he implements effective and fun workouts with kids, athletes and adults. Mason draws on the habits from his playing career at Texas State into developing from a good coach to a great coach. I know you will like this episode. Please take time to answer the Q and A if you are listening on my favorite podcast platform, Spotify. Thank you for listening to the podcast, if you have any feedback please reach out to me on social, @tombroback, if you have ideas for future guests or topics.

Guest - Mason Hays

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Ryan Thompson. Ryan coaches athletes out of his gym in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, where he incorporates Square1 with strength training. Ryan shares some pretty incredible stories he has experienced using Square1, and how a neuro lens is necessary for peak human performance. Thanks for listening to the episode, I hope you enjoy it!

Guest- Ryan Thompson

Hello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Matthew Duff. Matthew is a physical therapist with a strength and conditioning background at Pivot Physical Therapy in Roanoke, Virginia. As you can tell from the episode, Matthew and I have a lot of similarities, from being college football to being part of the Mike Boyle fan club to providing patients with autonomy in their rehab plan. I enjoyed talking to Matthew and hope you enjoy our chat. Thanks for listening to the show.

Guest- Matthew Duff

Hello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and today I’m bringing my good friend Tyler Germain back on the show. Tyler has taken over the head coaching role Kalamazoo Central HS in Michigan. Tyler is also the founder of the Virtual Speed and Performance Clinic, an absolute success last winter. If you have time, make sure you check out the show notes to access the link to this recorded clinic. I know you will enjoy this chat with Tyler about speed, coaching and connecting with others. Thanks for listening to the show.

Guest - Tyler Germain

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Nate Huot. Nate and I work at the same facility for the past couple months and I’m stocked to have him on the pod. Nate is sports performance coach for Training Haus in Edina, MN. He works with athletes of all sports, mostly basketball and lacrosse this past summer, and of all ages, from middle school kids working out for the first time to professional athletes getting a new contract. I hope you enjoy Nate’s backstory and his philosophies on coaching. Let’s go to the show.

Guest - Nate Huot

Today I talk about my new favorite analogy:

Red vs. Blue Gatorade.

(Hint: Blue is better)

In this episode, I relate this analogy to our risk:reward analysis and decision making model in training and rehab.

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Host - Tom Broback

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Taylor Nelson-Cook. Taylor coaches at APEC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he works with athletes of all ages, from elementary school kids learning how to run and jump to elite professional athletes refining their craft. I think Taylor has some unique insights into developing his training philosophy and coaching skills. Make sure you give him a follow on social media after you listen to our chat @tnelsoncook19 on Instagram & Twitter. Thank you for listening to the podcast, if you have any feedback please reach out to me on social, @tombroback, if you have ideas for future guests or topics.

Guest - Taylor Nelson-Cook

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Austin Jochum. Austin is the owner of Jochum Strength and is an awesome follow on Instagram. His podcast brings to light his insights and conversations with many of the best coaches in the sports performance realm. Austin talks about the meaning behind chopping wood, how one text message changed his life and the value of alone time to improve creativity. Make sure you follow him on social and thanks for listening to the show!

Guest - Austin Jochum

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is my brother Sam. Sam and I both grew up sports fans and continue to cheer on our favorite Minnesota teams to this day. I didn’t appreciate Sam’s passion and love for sports until he was done with school and started coaching high school and middle school football. In this episode, we chat about the adversity he faced as a player, the transition from player to coach and what it means to truly build a team culture. Thanks for listening to the podcast!

Guest - Sam Broback

Hello friends, welcome to the show. Hello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Joel Reinhardt. Joel is the assistant director of sports performance at the UMass where he works with the football, lacrosse and swim teams. Joel is a great follow on social media and brings excellent knowledge and experience to the show. A quick reminder tomorrow is the last day for 50% of my online courses on coachtube.com. Make sure you use the checkout code “school50”. Let's go on to the show!

Guest - Tom Battaglia

What is the cross transfer principle? Listen to my latest episode to find out why you need to train both sides of your body after an injury. Download The Tom Broback podcast today to get all the latest information in the sports performance world.

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Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Tom Battaglia. Tom is currently a sports physical therapy resident at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis, MN. Tom works with athletes of all sports and ages to get them back on the field and court as quickly and safely as possible. A lifelong athlete himself, Tom and I talk about what skills it takes to give athletes the best rehab possible. Thank you for listening to this episode. Quick announcement before we get onto the show. All of my courses and presentations are now 50% off online for an end of the school year sale. You can find these at the link in my bio, offer is good until June 11th. Let’s go on to my chat with Tom.

Guest - Tom Battaglia

I've always wondered why some pain with exercise in therapy is okay but frowned upon with any exercise in the gym. Is there a simple answer to this? Find out in my latest Minute Monday episode! Download The Tom Broback podcast today to get all the latest information in the sports performance world.

Host - Tom Broback

Today we revisit the basics. Sometimes doing the same thing over and over again isn't instanity, but actually necessary to achieve greatness. Download The Tom Broback podcast today to get all the latest information in the sports performance world.

Host - Tom Broback

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Nicodemus Christopher. I’m telling you, he is one of the nicest and most thoughtful people I have ever met. We spent most of this episode talking about what it means to be a good person and coach, with a couple of basketball questions sprinkled in at the end. Make sure you follow him on social media and cheer on Missouri men’s basketball, where he is the director of athletic performance. On to the show.

Guest - Matt Hejl

Struggling with complexity? Make sure you remember the KISS principle covered on today's podcast the next time you are working through a problem. Download The Tom Broback podcast today to get all the latest information in the sports performance world.

Host - Tom Broback

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Zach Dechant. Zach is one of my favorite follows on social media, both for his knowledge of sports performance but also for his humor and ability to relate to a wide variety of people. Zach works at TCU with their baseball team and the quarterbacks in their development of strength, speed and power. Zach is the author of a fantastic book, Movement over Maxes, which I highly recommend to any coach or trainer. I hope you enjoy my conversion with him.

Zach Dechant

Should you do a trap bar deadlift or a barbell back squat? Besides the obvious answer (it depends), I give you my biased opinion on what I think is the better option! Disagree? DM me your comments on IG or Twitter @tombroback. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to get all of my Minute Monday episodes!

Host - Tom Broback

Hello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Matt Hejl. Matt is a teacher and coach at Abbott ISD in Central Texas. He teaches all levels of PE and coaches volleyball, cross country, basketball and track and field. I talk to Matt how he sets up systems to be successful at a smaller school size and the lessons he has learned along the way in his coaching career. Check out Matt on Twitter @coachhejl. Make sure you share this episode with a coach who works at a smaller school or works with a variety of girl’s teams. Let’s get on with the show.

Guest - Matt Hejl