The Exponential Athlete Podcast
Studying excellence in sports and in life. What separates the greatest athletes, coaches, and teams from their competitors? What can we learn from these greats that we can apply to our own lives? This is a podcast made for elite professional athletes or others who want to reach the pinnacle of their field.
The Harsh Reality of Being an Olympic Hopeful (Exclusive Interview) | #32
In this episode we learn how Dave handled the lowest point of his career, when he was not selected to compete in the 2008 Olympics. We explore the day to day of a Team USA athlete before and during the games, what Dave has learned about being an elite athlete from being a coach, and how the future is looking for olympic sports like men’s gymnastics (Spoiler, it isn’t promising).
Understanding the Mental Health Endemic in Elite Athletes | #27
In this episode, we are going to focus on the struggles Michael and other athletes can face and the strategies Michael continues to use daily to stay on top of his mental health.
The Role of the Coach in Elite Athlete Success (A Study of Bob Bowman) | #026
In this episode we try to answer, what is the role of the coach? What is the breadth of value a coach can offer to an athlete. As part of this discovery, we also look into how coaches and athletes can communicate and build trust. Finally, we examine the role of the athletes themselves.
The Coaching Method that Made Michael Phelps an Unrivaled Champion (Part 2) | #025
In this episode of The Exponential Athlete, we break down “The Method” that Bob Bowman describes in his book The Golden Rules. This episode takes a deep dive into a coaching philosophy that created one of the greatest athletes of all time.
The Tools Michael Phelps Used to Become the Greatest Olympian of All Time (Part 1) | #024
Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian and Swimmer of all time. He earned 28 medals, 23 of them gold. By the time of his retirement from swimming in 2016, he had won more Olympic medals by himself than 161 countries. In this episode, we break down all of the tools Michael used to dominate swimming like no other.
How To Improve Youth Athletes’ Chances for Long-Term Success | Interview | #023
Today, I talk with Dr. Steven Reinlie an advocate and student of Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) to dispel some of the myths around raising kids to become great athletes. We touch on the stages of athletic development in kids, how to effectively communicate with kids at different levels of psychological development, and how and when kids should specialize.
Why Even Elite Athletes Struggle to Manage Nutrition and Stress | Interview | #022
In this episode we touch on what makes an effective coach at all levels, the challenges associated with going up each level of sport, and how diet and stress could be the biggest kryptonite or secret weapon for aspiring athletes.