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Tim Riley hosts Tatum Brandt, founder of Brandt Creative, to discuss effective brand strategy for fitness professionals. Tatum breaks down the fundamentals of personal branding, social media growth, and how to authentically connect with your audience.

Discover actionable strategies to develop your brand personality, create engaging content, and scale your products while staying true to your values. Tatum shares her expertise from working with fitness industry clients and her own journey growing her social media presence. This is one you won't want to miss!

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Look for Cory on Instagram! @strength_coach_castro

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In this episode of Coach 'Em Up, Tim Riley sits down with Cory Castro, a strength coach at the University of Texas' football program, to discuss his journey, philosophy, and insights on coaching elite athletes.

Cory shares his path from internships to coaching quarterbacks at Texas, including lessons learned and characteristics of top performers. They dive into the importance of building genuine relationships with athletes, creating a competitive training environment, and maintaining personal accountability. Don't miss Corey's take on training philosophy evolution, balancing career and family, and the definition of mental toughness that has helped shape his coaching approach.

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This week's Coach 'Em Up episode features renowned Physical Therapist and Coach Dr. Katie Dabrowski, who shares the scoop on blending neuroscience, psychology, and strength training for optimal client experiences.

Dr. Katie shares her journey from collegiate rowing to becoming a successful PT and business owner at Old Bull Athletics. She discusses how her unique background in neuroscience, psychology, and physical therapy has shaped her coaching approach, emphasizing positive environments and psychological resilience for clients.

The episode explores the collaborative relationship between physical therapists and strength coaches, creating better client experiences, and maintaining personal well-being while building a successful practice. Katie also offers insights into her training philosophy of becoming "confusingly jacked at every decade." It's a fun listen!

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The Coach Em Up Conference is complete! Thank you to everyone who attended - it was a blast! At least I hope it was, I'm writing this before it happened.

Welcome to the newest Coach 'Em Up episode, with Tim Riley and guest Scott Salwasser, a strength & conditioning expert currently at working at Exos.

Scott shares his journey from being a sports-obsessed kid to becoming a respected S&C coach, with stops at the Oakland Raiders, Sacramento State, Texas Tech, and more. Discover the critical differences between private sector coaching versus team settings, and why your career values should dictate your path.

Learn what truly separates elite athletes from average performers, get an inside look at running NFL combine prep programs, and hear Scott's evolution in training philosophy, including his approach to Olympic lifts and new industry technology.

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Look for Blaine on socials! @Blainemcconnell

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The Coach Em Up Conference is this coming weekend! Be on the lookout for content coming your way, and if you got a ticket, we can't wait to see you there!

Join host Tim Riley as he welcomes Blaine McConnell back to the Coach 'Em Up Podcast! The dynamic duo dives into training tactics, speed development, and athletic performance secrets that'll take your game to the next level.

Blaine breaks down his revolutionary "Unit Combine" program that's producing elite results, including his own blazing 4.2 40-yard dash time. The coaches brainstorm an epic "Gymtathlon" competition to truly test athletic prowess across multiple dimensions. They tackle common misconceptions about sprint times (spoiler: a 4.7 40 is FAST), share practical advice on implementing heavy sled sprints for explosive acceleration, and decode the science behind post-activation potentiation for maximum performance.

Plus, Blaine reveals his most impressive athletic feats, including dunking a 10lb medicine ball and hitting his head on the rim! Get real answers to listener questions about training frequency, Olympic lifting, online coaching growth, and even the perks of being bald. Don't miss this action packed episode!

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In this episode of Coach 'Em Up, Tim Riley sits down with life coach Cru Mahoney to discuss consistency, mental fortitude, and showing up as the person you want to be. Cru shares his 2,500+ day running streak and unconventional approach to dealing with physical pain - simply caring less about it. They explore the transformative power of showing up daily regardless of how you feel, building genuine communities, and developing emotional endurance.

Cru provides insights on the true meaning of being a hybrid athlete, criticizing how some fitness trends prioritize work capacity over skill development. The conversation also tackles the challenges of having an online platform, the importance of human connection in an increasingly digital world, and practical advice for building confidence through consistent action and effective communication.

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Kelly Matthews returns to the Coach 'Em Up Podcast for a deep dive into her fitness journey, content creation strategies, and industry insights with hosts Tim Riley and Zack Zillner.

Kelly shares her transition from in-person training to full-time content creation, including her exciting capsule collection with Honoractive. The conversation explores the balance between athletic and aesthetic training approaches, building authentic connections with audiences, and navigating the pressures of the fitness content industry.

Highlights include discussions on programming philosophy, the "Pilates Princess" trend, cycle syncing misconceptions, and practical advice for growing a coaching brand. Kelly also shares her unique perspective on nutrition habits and the importance of building a community rather than just a following.

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The Coach Em Up Conference is sold out! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket, and for those who missed out on a spot, we'll have more stuff in the near future! Stay tuned...

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Don't worry everyone, Zack's stickin around!

Tim Riley and Zack Zillner are back with a loaded Q&A episode of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast! Get the scoop on Zack's exciting move to the University of Miami as Director of Sports Performance for men's basketball, plus updates on the sold-out Coaching Up Conference 2025.

They dive deep into training methodology, answering your questions about plyometric volume, adjusting training for starters vs bench players, and whether Olympic lifts are essential for athletes. They also share candid thoughts on movement systems like GOATA, key qualities that make great strength coaches, how to create genuine athlete buy-in versus compliance, and what a "Steroid Olympics" might look like.

Remember to like and subscribe! We caught Zack crying in his car after the episode, and when we asked, he said the only thing that would make him feel better was if they channel had more subscribers, so please do us a favor. He's a very loud crier, and we'd prefer if he stopped.