Jochum Strength Podcast

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters.In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of periodizing “the suck”, how to prepare for working in challenging environments.You can follow Austin on Instagram at @rugged.athleteAs always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

Today we have on Dave Hagerty. Dave is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who helps people at any stage of life get stronger and build up their ability to live life. In this episode we talk about the time horizon of strength training, what training can look like at various stages of life, and the skill of learning new skills. You can follow Dave on Instagram at @dr.dave.strengthandkindness and see for yourself how it never too late to start training.As always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Sam Wuest to unpack the balance between Eastern and Western coaching philosophies. From Taoist medicine to high-volume training, we explore how discipline, play, and athlete self-organization all play a role in long-term development. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just getting started, this conversation will challenge the way you think about performance, resilience, and athlete growth.

Today we have on Taylor Starch. Taylor is a Strength and Conditioning Coach who specializes working with the tactical population and has worked with a lot of athletes dealing with shin splints. In this episode we talk about his training philosophies and how to overcome and properly diagnose shin splints.You can follow Taylor on Instagram at @taylorstarch and as always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

Today we have on Peter Moore. Peter is a Team USA athlete currently living in the Netherlands and training to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2028. In this episode, we talk about the importance of sports psych, finding meaningful metrics to measure progress, and how to find the appropriate level of aggression for competition. You can follow Peter on Instagram at @peter_moore01 and visit his website at www.petermooreontheroad.com/coaching/.As always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters.In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of periodizing “the suck”, how to prepare for working in challenging environments.You can follow Austin on Instagram at @rugged.athleteAs always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

Today we have on Austin Womack. Austin was a strength coach working in professional baseball before becoming a wildland firefighter in 2019. After understanding the demands firsthand he decided to start a coaching business called rugged athlete specifically aimed toward working with wildland firefighters.In this episode we talk about the challenges wild land fire fighters face, the importance of periodizing “the suck”, how to prepare for working in challenging environments.You can follow Austin on Instagram at @rugged.athleteAs always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

Today, we’ve got a first for the podcast—we’re joined by USPSA Grandmaster and competitive shooting coach, Joel Park.Joel teaches pistol and rifle classes all over the country, working with everyone from beginners to elite professionals in top government agencies. He’s also co-authored several books on practical shooting and shares daily training content on his YouTube channel.In this episode, we talk about the nuances of coaching shooters at different skill levels, what it really takes to become an expert in your field, and why Joel focuses on average performance—not just the highs and lows.You can follow Joel on Instagram at @joel.park_ and on YouTube at @joelpark556.As always, thanks for listening—and enjoy the episode.

This weeks guest is Art O’Connor. Art is a strength coach, and more specifically a strength coach for cyclists. He currently works with some very high level gravel and mountain bike riders such as Keegan Swenson and Alex Wild. Throughout the episode we talk about fitting in strength work to an already insane aerobic training schedule, meeting athletes where they are at physically, and the benefits endurance athletes can see by incorporating strength work. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. 

This weeks guest is Mark Rosenberg or as many people on the internet know him @deadliestlift. On his Instagram page mark is known for doing incredibly heavy lifts in outrageous fashions. Throughout the episode we talk about how movement patterns can change based on your build, how he comes up with some of his content, and how he programs leading into competitions. If you haven’t seen his page check it out on Instagram at @deadliestlift and as always enjoy the episode.

This week from the bay area we with us have Kenny Hatch. Kenny is California native who has played basketball at various levels including overseas in professional leagues in Spain and Italy and is now running a player development facility in San Fransico. Throughout the episode we talk about the mindset required to continue chasing self-development and what it is like to go from being an athlete to now coaching players. Follow Kenny on Instagram @KennyHatch44 and check out his new facility opening soon. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.     

This week on the podcast we have Dr. and Coach Mitchell Davis. Mitchell is a father, performance coach, and a college professor. Throughout the episode we talk about the different meanings of life, the coaching pendulum, and the importance of relationships. Follow coach Davis on Instagram at @coach_mdavis to see his coaching journey, training insights, and a few philosophical discussions. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode. 

This week on the podcast we have Mike Kohn. Mike has a long history in athletics and leadership including being a multiple time Olympian, an Olympic medalist as an athlete, being the Olympic Coach for USA Bobsledding, and an Army Career of 20 years. Throughout the episode he goes what it took to find his coaching philosophy, learning how to work with different types of athletes, and the ability to learn lessons from everyone around you. This is a must listen for anyone who wants a deep dive conversation into the complexity of the athlete coach relationship and crucial it can be. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode.

This week on the podcast Jump Coach extraordinaire John Evans who coaches multiple athletes with verticals over 50 inches. Throughout the episode we talk about pure jumping versus jumping for other sports, the usefulness of most jump data, and building a culture that attracts freak athletes. Follow john on Instagram at @johnevans_thp and enjoy the episode. 

Joining us this week on the podcast is Alex Sterner. Alex is strength coach and black belt in Brazilian Jujitsu who has helped countless athletes get stronger while doing the sport they love. Throughout the episode he dives into challenging narratives around training, giving people the benefit of the doubt on their opinions from years ago, and meeting athletes where they are at. Follow Alex on Instagram at @alex.sterner and enjoy the episode. 

This week all the way from Beijing we have Morgan Flaharty. Morgan is the strength and conditioning coach for Chinese National Wrestling Team. We talk about the culture differences of working in different country, the training that world class wrestlers have go through, and gamifying your training environment. Check out his Instagram at @mogotraining and enjoy the episode. 

Coming to the podcast this week we have Mike Aidala. Mike is a strength coach, performance mindset coach, and an absolute freak with unconventional lifts and ultramarathon running. We talk about building trust with your clients, various habits and techniques to get the most of yourself, his path into unconventional strength, and his upcoming Heaviest Turkish get up world record attempt on February 22nd. Not only is he going for this world record but he is also raising money to help prevent veteran suicide with Mission 22. Be sure to check out his Instagram page at @Mike.Aidala and check out the link in the bio for all the details related to his world record attempt. Enjoy the episode. https://www.theoffense.co/tguhttps://www.jochumstrength.comhttps://www.ttpcoachingco.com

This week on the podcast hailing from Iceland we welcome Elite athlete and coach Blaine McConnell. Throughout the episode we talk about the ease of programming after your principles are in place, the culture around strength training internationally, getting athletes to buy into the program, and creating an atmosphere that breeds awesome training. Follow Blaine on Instagram at @blaine.mcconnell and enjoy the episode. 

This week we have on Kevin Haines. Kevin is a Pain and Rehab specialist and part of the anti-glass back movement. We talk about his journey into the rehab space, building trust with clients, and his philosophy into load management and building the bodies capabilities. Give Kevin a follow on Instagram at @kh.movement and have a laugh by checking out some of comments arguing with him about his methods. With that enjoy this weeks episode. 

This week on the podcast we have Ashton Lambie. Ashton has a long list of accolades that include winning a world championship, setting a world record, and being a cyclor for the American Magic Team for the 2024 Americas Cup. We talk about his approach to weight training, building confidence through achievement, and the mindset it takes to do something no one has done before. Follow along with everything Ashton is doing over on Instagram at @bahamalongbottom and enjoy the episode.