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Episode 126: Joel Smith: Q&A on Neurological Training Systems, Strength, and Speed

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Joel gives his insight into many categories, including patellar tendonitis prevention, weightlifting and squatting in relation to sprinting, the training methods of Marv Marinovich and Jay Schroeder, and what he has done in his own programming using his knowledge of these particular topics.

Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports and the JFS Podcast. He was previously the assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of California, Berkeley, where he worked with swimming, tennis, and water polo. He is the author of the books Vertical Foundations, Vertical Ignition, and most recently, Speed Strength. Before going to Cal-Berkeley, Smith coached track and strength and conditioning at Wilmington College of Ohio.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Cedarville University in 2006 and a master’s degree in the same area from Wisconsin LaCrosse in 2008. Joel is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and is also a USATF certified coach.

In this episode, Joel answers questions from users on social media. These questions were organized into groups with a focus on similar topics. Joel gives his insight into many categories, including patellar tendonitis prevention, weightlifting and squatting in relation to sprinting, the training methods of Marv Marinovich and Jay Schroeder, and what he has done in his own programming using his knowledge of these particular topics. Joel shares his key takeaways from the guests on this show and the particulars of what he is doing with that information within his own training and programming.

Joel Smith discusses:

  • Game-changing knowledge he has taken away from the guests.
  • What he considers to be over-rated in the world of sports performance.
  • Making sports and the weight room more connected.
  • Lifting weights and its impact on sprinting performance.
  • Neurological testing and training and his take on different programming aspects.

Podcast total run time is 56:58.

Keywords: speed development, squats, knee issues, Jay Schroeder

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  • Mark Hoover

    Mark Hoover works for SimpliFaster in a coaching and technical consulting capacity and is the Director of Athletic Performance at Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Coach Hoover started his career coaching football at both the high school and NCAA levels. After spending nearly 20 years in the dual role of sport coach/strength coach (including 11 years as a head football coach), he made the transition to full-time strength and conditioning in 2015.

    Coach Hoover holds bachelor’s degrees in communications and physical education and is fully certified in K–12 social studies and physical education. He is currently pursuing an MS in Exercise Science. He is a USAW Level 1 and 2 Certified Advanced Sports Performance Coach, as well as an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.

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Episode 126: Joel Smith: Q&A on Neurological Training Systems, Strength, and Speed

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Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports and the JFS Podcast. He was previously the assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of California, Berkeley, where he worked with swimming, tennis, and water polo. He is the author of the books Vertical Foundations, Vertical Ignition, and most recently, Speed Strength. Before going to Cal-Berkeley, Smith coached track and strength and conditioning at Wilmington College of Ohio.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Cedarville University in 2006 and a master’s degree in the same area from Wisconsin LaCrosse in 2008. Joel is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and is also a USATF certified coach.

In this episode, Joel answers questions from users on social media. These questions were organized into groups with a focus on similar topics. Joel gives his insight into many categories, including patellar tendonitis prevention, weightlifting and squatting in relation to sprinting, the training methods of Marv Marinovich and Jay Schroeder, and what he has done in his own programming using his knowledge of these particular topics. Joel shares his key takeaways from the guests on this show and the particulars of what he is doing with that information within his own training and programming.

Joel Smith discusses:

  • Game-changing knowledge he has taken away from the guests.
  • What he considers to be over-rated in the world of sports performance.
  • Making sports and the weight room more connected.
  • Lifting weights and its impact on sprinting performance.
  • Neurological testing and training and his take on different programming aspects.

Podcast total run time is 56:58.

Keywords: speed development, squats, knee issues, Jay Schroeder

Author

  • Mark Hoover

    Mark Hoover works for SimpliFaster in a coaching and technical consulting capacity and is the Director of Athletic Performance at Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Coach Hoover started his career coaching football at both the high school and NCAA levels. After spending nearly 20 years in the dual role of sport coach/strength coach (including 11 years as a head football coach), he made the transition to full-time strength and conditioning in 2015.

    Coach Hoover holds bachelor’s degrees in communications and physical education and is fully certified in K–12 social studies and physical education. He is currently pursuing an MS in Exercise Science. He is a USAW Level 1 and 2 Certified Advanced Sports Performance Coach, as well as an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.

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