Just Fly Performance Podcast

531: Ted Kroeten on Play, Movement Literacy and Peak Athleticism

In this episode, Ted Kroeten joins me to explore free play, underloading, and the idea of movement as a language. We discuss why great athletes often emerge from less-str

530: Kristina Centenari on Nervous System Literacy and Athletic Flow

In this show, Kristina Centenari explores the connection between breathing, nervous-system literacy, and athletic performance. We discuss her journey from Division I te

529: Clifton Harski on Jump Training and Multi-Directional Strength

In this episode, Clifton Harski discusses athleticism through the lens of movement variety, adaptability, and lifelong physical practice. He explores his background in

528: Dan Back on The Natural Foundations of Speed and Athleticism

In this episode, Daniel Back gets into the role of variety, play, and subconscious learning in developing speed and athleticism. He discusses resisted sprinting, why he

527: Josh Bray on The Hidden Layers of Athletic Development

In this episode, Josh Bray discusses how endurance training shaped his coaching perspective, the role of games and hidden intention in athletic development, and how rough

526: 20 Ideas That Changed My Coaching Forever - Joel Smith

Joel Smith shares 20 coaching ideas that permanently reshaped how he trains athletes and himself. Drawing from influential books, mentors, training systems, personal expe

525: Ryan Paul on Speed Training, Isometrics, and the Art of Intention

Ryan Paul talks about blending sprint training with high-intent isometrics, plyometrics, and force-absorption work to build faster, more resilient athletes. He discusses

524: Kevin Mulcahy on Playing Fast and Slow: Rethinking Team Sport Speed

Kevin Mulcahy talks about using constraints to develop more complete athletes, helping gifted players move beyond their natural strengths, and designing practices that bu

523: Jake Tuura on Bones, Tendons, and Explosive Athleticism

In this episode, Jake explores the principles that underpin resilient tendons and long-term athletic durability. The conversation covers key differences between Achilles

522: Scott Leech on Constraint-Led Speed Training, AI, and the Future of Coaching

Scott Leech explores how constraints, games, and technology can enhance athletic development without sacrificing high-performance outcomes. Scott discusses adapting summe

521: Joe Pedulla on Speed Profiling, Resisted Sprinting, and Athlete Archetypes

Today’s podcast guest is Joe Pedulla. Joe is a strength coach at the University of Oklahoma, where he oversees performance training for softball and women’s golf. Prior t

520: Julien Pineau on The Nervous System and the Art of Adaptation

In this episode, Julien explores resilience, energy allocation, and the deeper forces that shape athletic performance. He explains the phylogenetic hierarchy of the nervo

519: Liz Gleadle on Elastic Strength and the Art of Movement

In this episode, Liz Gleadle shares insights about rhythm, throwing, emotional training, and the deeper human elements of performance. She discusses how hanging, rings, d

518: Dan John on The Art of Integrated Athleticism

In this episode, Dan shares insights from decades of coaching athletes, throwers, and everyday lifters through a practical, minimalist lens. The conversation explores sus

517: Chris Korfist on Sprint Specific Strength and Key Drivers of Speed Performance

Today’s podcast guest is Chris Korfist. Chris is a veteran speed coach and founder of Slow Guy Speed School, known for blending sprint biomechanics, neurology, and innova

516: Gary Gray on Rhythm, Rotation, and The Art of Athletic Movement

On today’s episode, Gary Gray goes into a deep dive on movement literacy, biomechanics, and the power of variability in athletic development. Gary shares lessons from dec

515: Chris Chase on Plyometrics, Deceleration and Tendon Resilience

Today’s podcast guest is Chris Chase. Chris is a strength coach and performance specialist with extensive NBA experience, known for integrating biomechanics, movement qua

514: Ryan Banta on Evolving Speed Training Systems

Today’s podcast guest is Ryan Banta. Ryan is a leading sprint coach at Parkway Central High School, known for blending sport science with practical training. He has guide

513: Dario Saisan on Foot Training, Deceleration, and Elastic Mechanics

Strength coach Dario Saisan joins to discuss how AI and research are evolving the field. We dive into biomechanics, skill acquisition, and why the next generation is movi

512: Håkan Andersson on Acceleration, Elasticity, and the Future of Sprint Training

Today’s podcast guest is Håkan Andersson. Håkan is a veteran Swedish sprint coach with over 40 years of experience developing elite sprinters, jumpers, and team-sport ath