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Episode 82: Cody Plofker

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Plofker gives us a look into how he developed and implements his assessment methods, blending aspects of PRI and SFMA. He discusses how to attack common athlete issues such as lack of ankle mobility, internal rotation deficits, extension pattern problems, and optimizing hip extension. He also goes in-depth into squatting progressions and patterns.

Cody Plofker is the Co-Founder of Adapt Performance and Rehab in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. Cody has earned a stellar reputation for preparing collegiate football players ready for their combine or pro day. He is an expert in the field of speed and agility training and power development and an expert in blending PRI principles with modern athletic performance methods. Plofker has worked with dozens of NFL and collegiate athletes who aspire to improve their performance on the field and make an impact at the next level.

Cody graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He has also done extensive coursework with the Postural Restoration Institute, Functional Movement Systems, and Functional Range Conditioning. Cody is certified as FMS L2 and FRCms. He prides himself on being knowledgeable in many different aspects of strength and conditioning, ranging from orthopedic and movement assessments, velocity-based training, and linear and multidirectional speed mechanics to strength and power and energy systems training.

Plofker gives us a look into how he developed and implements his assessment methods, blending aspects of PRI and SFMA. He discusses how to attack common athlete issues such as lack of ankle mobility, internal rotation deficits, extension pattern problems, and optimizing hip extension. He also goes in-depth into squatting progressions and patterns.

In this podcast, Cody Plofker and Joel discuss:

  • His path to the development of his current assessment methods.
  • SFMA and PRI principles and how he utilizes them.
  • Lack of hip internal rotation in athletes and corrective methods.
  • Assessing a healthy hip extension pattern.
  • Where to start when learning athletic movement assessment.
  • When and when not to use static stretching.

Podcast total run time is 1:07:50.

Cody can be found on SimpliFaster talking about velocity-based training.

Keywords: PRI, squat, hip mobility, athletic movement assessment

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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 82: Cody Plofker

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Cody Plofker is the Co-Founder of Adapt Performance and Rehab in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. Cody has earned a stellar reputation for preparing collegiate football players ready for their combine or pro day. He is an expert in the field of speed and agility training and power development and an expert in blending PRI principles with modern athletic performance methods. Plofker has worked with dozens of NFL and collegiate athletes who aspire to improve their performance on the field and make an impact at the next level.

Cody graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He has also done extensive coursework with the Postural Restoration Institute, Functional Movement Systems, and Functional Range Conditioning. Cody is certified as FMS L2 and FRCms. He prides himself on being knowledgeable in many different aspects of strength and conditioning, ranging from orthopedic and movement assessments, velocity-based training, and linear and multidirectional speed mechanics to strength and power and energy systems training.

Plofker gives us a look into how he developed and implements his assessment methods, blending aspects of PRI and SFMA. He discusses how to attack common athlete issues such as lack of ankle mobility, internal rotation deficits, extension pattern problems, and optimizing hip extension. He also goes in-depth into squatting progressions and patterns.

In this podcast, Cody Plofker and Joel discuss:

  • His path to the development of his current assessment methods.
  • SFMA and PRI principles and how he utilizes them.
  • Lack of hip internal rotation in athletes and corrective methods.
  • Assessing a healthy hip extension pattern.
  • Where to start when learning athletic movement assessment.
  • When and when not to use static stretching.

Podcast total run time is 1:07:50.

Cody can be found on SimpliFaster talking about velocity-based training.

Keywords: PRI, squat, hip mobility, athletic movement assessment

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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