Beyond Sets & Reps Podcast

Eric WoodEric Wood was forced into figuring out his “life after NFL” when he received the devastating news that a spine injury waiting to happen was found on a post-season MRI. This news came approximately 50 minutes before the birth of his son – to call it an...

Gary Pinkel From program structure to program philosophy, Coach Gary Pinkel is still not changing what he does. And with good reason – a track record of success done the right way is his proven methodology, and put simply, it works. He’s based his entire career on...

Aaron AusmusCoach Aaron Ausmus had a rare opportunity to visit programs all over the nation while he was a sales rep for Sorinex Exercise Equipment. Even though he was between strength coaching jobs, he turned lemons into lemonade by broadening his knowledge base and...

Justin SmithAfter more than a decade long career in the NFL, 5x Pro Bowler Justin Smith is living life off the grid and raising his children to be as hard working as he is. While he hasn’t yet gotten to the reminiscing phase for his NFL career, he’s confident his...

Keyon DoolingKeyon Dooling is a Florida boy whose community supported him through adolescence and into adulthood when he ventured to the Midwest for college. Ultimately his successful 13-year NBA career came to an end as he began confronting his struggles with PTSD....

Bert SorinGrowing up with a chip on his shoulder to always exceed people’s low expectations of him, Bert Sorin has taken that drive and continued building the legacy of Sorinex Exercise Equipment. From developing state of the art equipment to bringing people together,...

Joe KennHaving written the book, Joe Kenn (aka ‘House’) takes us through the philosophies that helped create the Tier System of training athletes. From how to most effectively put together a staff, to using the Tier System foundation to create your own programs, House...

Duane CarlisleA veteran of the profession, Duane Carlisle is a long-time coach, expert, and mentor to many. From private sector to public (and back again), middle schoolers to professionals, Coach Duane Carlisle has seen and trained it all. In this episode he offers...

Jen Widerstrom Jen Widerstrom is a fitness icon and after listening to this episode you’ll know why. She’s humble, wise beyond her years, and eager to help guide others to success. From her own journey with sports and fitness to how we can each pay it forward, there’s...

Dr. Rick Mcguire As my Yoda of all things mental, Dr. and Coach Rick McGuire joins us for this week’s episode. Long time track & field coach and a pioneer in the sport psychology field, he brings a perspective unlike any other. With the understanding that kids meet...