Andrew provides an informative perspective, a bit of history on movement assessment and evolving technologies in the industry. We chat about how frequency of assessment is key to finding and addressing movement restrictions and issues. HIgh School and Collegiate Athletesathletes, high performance focused organizations and more.Episode Highlights: 1:25 Assessing human movement and the history of Physmodo2:35 We were focused on creating something objective and fast3:22 Computer vision, cameras and evolution to observe all three planes of movement5:47 Future and near term integration of wearables6:58 Youth populations, good movement and the practice of proper mechanics9:50 Screening Frequency matters10:40 Phymodo can help coaches and athletes, How can this help parents, now and into the future?14:27 One motivation for younger generations is that we give people a score.17:59 What surprises you from your data?19:30 Bigger, Stronger, Faster Athletes often have the largest amount of issues and injuries20:55. Pushing through and gaming movement22:49 "We dont pretend to get everything" The balance between frequency of capture and more movements captured27:44 How Andrew's Play History has impacted himLinks and hashtags: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-menter-a5a229/https://www.linkedin.com/company/physmodo-technology/Find Physmodo in the app storehttps://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collectionshttps://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/#thebrandxmethod#YouthStrengthTraining#MovementAssessmentTech#TheAthleteCoachNetwork

Listen as Coach Rick Gaylord joins Jeff and Mikki to discuss his passion for coaching youth, his athletic background and professional experiences. Including the tension and interplay of Power and Technique, how they may differ in women's and men's athletic development. Cross Training and Single Sport focus and their respective effects on athleticism, Raising and coaching a multi Sport National level, State Title winning athlete, Character development, "Travel ball syndrome" and more.Episode Highlights: 1. 1:41 How Athletic and professional history can contribute to a passion for coaching2. 4:52 A football injury leads to becoming a throwing athlete3. 5:57 Power & technique, "Brutes & Dancers", focus, attention to detail and refinement4. 8:36 Athleticism is at a turning point5. 11:02 Cross-Training and complimentary sports for both boys and girls6. 12:27 Coaching High School, observations on the growing gaps in athleticism7. 13:59 Performance: Raising and Coaching a successful athlete8. 18:32 Breaking the "Cycle of Doom"9. 19:12 Challenges relating to single sport athletes with isolated experience and perspectives10. 20:47 Multi Sport Athlete dominance and Parent education11. 22:43 Travel Ball Syndrome12. 25:00 Embedding an understanding of a path to a healthy life13. 26:57 Passing It On14. 32:30 Contributions: Develop a great squat or a great person?15. 34:54 "A Daily Intensive in Human Interactions"16. 40:32 Crafting the message and setting expectations17. 48:38 Teach the technical aspects of the gym itselfLinks:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/)https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)#highschoolathletics#highschoolcoaching#trackandfieldsport#highschoolthrowingsports#thebrandxmethod#YouthStrengthTraining#TeenFitnessTraining#TheAthleteCoachNetwork

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Rachel Steadman hops on with Mikki and Jeff to discuss a little "how we got here" CrossFit history, 2006, fish tacos, and some serious guidance. The community has grown up over the past two decades and Rachel's knowledge on how gyms can plan ahead to avoid "the risks of not managing risks" is pure gold.Episode Highlights:1. 1:30 CrossFit and Rachel's Professional Background2. 3:16 Message Boards and Painstorms3. 4:45 Internet Friendships 4. 6:56 Level 1 at the OG Brand X® in San Diego 5. 8:12 Coaching evolution 6. 8:59 Ellipsis Training and Adventures, Environment, Safety and Quality7. 12:31 From Safety Lady to teaching kids to Recognize, Assess, Manage 8. 14:46 Risk & Challenge and how they are different9. 17:12 Addressing both Professional Competence and Legal Compliance10. 19:00 The cost of not investing in Robust Risk Management11. 21:49 Most Common "problems" encountered, and youth specific concerns12. 27:25 Advice to Parents, Coaches and Owners in regard to Social Media exposure13. 31:45 Creating structure to limit Coaches use of phones during training14. 35:47 Thoughts on Teens in Adult Class15. 39:47 Teens, brain development timelines and the high possibility of "poor decisions"Links and Hashtags:https://ellipsistrainingandadventures.com (https://ellipsistrainingandadventures.com/)https://www.instagram.com/ellipsisaffiliatesystems (https://www.instagram.com/ellipsisaffiliatesystems)ellipsisaffiliatesystems@gmail.com (mailto:ellipsisaffiliatesystems@gmail.com)https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/)https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)#BusinessRiskStrategies#RiskManagement#gymbusiness#ellipsistrainingandadventures#thebrandxmethod#YouthStrengthTraining#TeenFitnessTraining#TheAthleteCoachNetwork

Keegan and Mikki share proven strategies for positive coaching through growth spurts. Keeping youth engaged when physiological changes and challenges can create extra adjustment for both the youth and the coach.Episode Highlights:1. 1:31 "Early Bloomers" kindness, options, normalizing the experience and getting back to mastery2. 3:29  Highlighting how their new body proportions have advantages3. 6:32  Defining "Spend time in new positions"4. 8:43  Awareness that the results of spending time in new positions are often discomfort, pain, struggling through tightness, and the need for specific mobility exercises5. 10:55 "New Range of Motion is weak Range of Motion"6. 11:36 Plan to incorporate more midline, core exercises, building core from more than a single direction- includie proprioceptive, rotation and anti rotationLinks and Hashtags:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/)https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)#thebrandxmethod#PositiveCoachingYouth#YouthStrengthTraining#YouthGrowthSpurts#TeenFitnessTraining#TheAthleteCoachNetwork

Dan Uyemura, Founder of PushPress joins Jeff and Mikki to discuss a myriad of topics from how fear of failure can be a real motivator, Glee Club and the positive outcomes of challenges, Staying humble, having true empathy and how a Coaches impact can be lifelong for youth. We discuss the similarities and differences in Adult and Youth Program needs, How actual human experience is still key for accurate data, and notably why PushPress is leading the way in SaaS for gyms with excellent products and strategies that help their customers (gyms) do their jobs helping their customers (members) to feel good about their experience.Episode Highlights:1:00  A focus on solving customer pain points.3:54  Play History, A typical day after school.5:26  Fear of Failure as a motivator.9:00 Resilience from a bad experience "...can be so defining".10:52 Resilience from choices, belief in humanity and empathy.12:39  "Do the right thing every day".14:09 How transparency enhances the culture at PushPress.16:03 Be humble, admit when you're wrong.17:31  Remember how tough youth culture can be, how empathy can provide a safe place 20:15 For youth, a Coaches impact can be lifelong. The importance of "they showed up for me".22:35 How PushPress helps gyms do their job24:46  Making the customer experience memorable "I love Coach Dan" and manufacturing for the desired outcome.27:18 Thinking of a youth program as a business.28:50  In business, work on one thing and fix it, which may break something else, fix it. 31:14  Parents want their children to reach full potential.33:07 Challenges are motivating.36:22 Data in a holistic gym setting to define who is successful and why, it can corroborate, improve and refine the human experience.39:40 Data concerns include bias, skewing of definitions and more. We still need both data and actual human experience.46:21 New PushPress tools.49:05. How we look at problems and creating solutions that are as aotomatable as possible.51:33 The Question no one has ever asked.Links & Hashtagswww.pushpress.com (http://www.pushpress.com/)www.thebrandxmethod.com (http://www.thebrandxmethod.com/)Brand X® Kids & Teen Programming now on PushPress Train (https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brandxmethod)PushPress website: PushPress.com (http://pushpress.com/)The PushPress Podcast: https://www.pushpress.com/podcast (https://www.pushpress.com/podcast)Dan's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danuyemura/ (http://www.linkedin.com/in/danuyemura/)Dan's Instagram: @danielsan#Gymmanagementsoftware#PushPress#SaaS#YouthAthleticDevelopment#YouthFitnessBusiness#YouthPrograms

Keegan and Jeff share effective systems for appropriate Intensity when training Youth. They talk about what is ineffective, effective, dose response evaluation and the vast difference between training for health and longevity and training for competition.Episode Highlights:1:58 Defining What is effective2:42 Dose and Volume- Using speed, reps and load for positive effect.4:04 Health & intensity, balancing goals, recovery and fun.6:09 Effective Youth models differ from Adult models.7:35 Leverage High Skill Low Skill pairings.8:48 Evaluating Sport- Seasons, Cycles and stressors.10:50 The goal is to boost performance in their Sport of choice.11:19 Coach Movement rather than Cheerlead Intensity.11:50 Know your athlete with planned facetime and interaction.13:35 The whole goal is to make training gains while still recoverable to be effective.15:24 What is the appropriate age to sprinkle intensity into training?17:16 Training for Health vs. Training for Competition, redlining carries risk.17:55 Training for Health and Longevity should be and look different.Links and Hashtagshttps://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/)https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikki-lee-martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikki-lee-martin)https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-martin)#intensityinyouthfitness#sportperformance#youthsportperformance#effectiveyouthstrengthandconditioning#teenfitness#youthdevelopmentprograms#youthfunctionalfitness#gyms#sportsfacilities#youthtraining#boutiquegyms#wellnessbusiness#youthhealth

Mikki and Jeff host Farran Mackay to discuss her unique and client centric approach to creating success for gyms, coaches and clients.Sustainability is the goal through optimal member experience planning.Episode Highlights:1:32 Teaching through love of Sport2:43 Researching long term changes for positive practices in teachers4:32 "Unless you can support the person in front of you to take the next steps in their growth, whatever it is then it doesn't matter what the content is"5:41 Strategies for accountability8:34 Templates only go so far9:50 Choices based on the right information11:50 Understanding why members are there in that moment13:14 Create space to connect 15:30 The old way and the new way, generational change17:05 You don't have to muddle through, get a mentor22:14 What is meant by "just be better"?24:11 Expansion of member analysis is leaning into healthspan and innovation27:16 Development of expanded measures and benchmarks beyond the rehab model to an opportunity model33:38 All investments have time horizons37:40 Developing a human takes at least 18 years45:38 Defining explicitly exceptional member experiences46:15. Considering development path for trainers and coaches as integral48:06. Putting yourself in the shoes of every type of customer50:43 Farran: What question have you never been asked on a podcast, that you would like asked?Links and Hashtagshttps://www.virtuouscoach.nl/ (https://www.virtuouscoach.nl/)https://www.instagram.com/virtuous.coach.development/ (https://www.instagram.com/virtuous.coach.development/profilecard/?igsh=MTUyNXVvY2Q2OHJpNA==)https://nl.linkedin.com/in/farran-mackay (https://nl.linkedin.com/in/farran-mackay)https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/)https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikki-lee-martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikki-lee-martin)https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-martin)#fitnesscustomerexperience#customerexperience#youthdevelopmentprograms#youthfunctionalfitness#gyms#sportsfacilities#youthtraining#boutiquegyms#wellnessbusiness#youthhealth

Jeff and Mikki talk with Stephen Kinsella of FSM Youth (Bray Ireland) about his recent project and ebook "The Edge" and the why behind helping this generation through adversity.Episode Highlights:2:36 The Youth Mindset angle and asking the right questions3:56 "The Edge"- 9 Lessons and exercising the mind7:13 Post adversity discussion and moving to "What are we going to do about it now"9:32 The gym as a safe environment, delayed gratification and perseverance13:54 Trust and great coaches16:05 Outdoor Challenges and teens excelling25:50 Brand X®, Psycho-Social Gaps defined alongside Movement Gaps30:03 Allowing adversity35:25 "It all comes back to getting them to lift weights"36:18 Other projects "The Youth Coach Summit"41:25 The 1 Question..."Stephan, Why is it so important to you to help impact Kids?"Links and Hashtagshttps://thebrandxmethod.com/ (https://thebrandxmethod.com/)https://www.instagram.com/fsm_youths/ (https://www.instagram.com/fsm_youths/)https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)2025 Youth Coaching Summit 2025 (https://go.fsmbray.ie/42strong-page?fbclid=PAY2xjawHEGmNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpqHsSehFvDOlgETUvGYmDier4e7-UjQN0cf1WDNxNs6L4TYujAymWev4KQ_aem_jO-WC5UZgsuAwgtK0UBt7A)https://fsmbray.ie/kids-program/ (https://fsmbray.ie/kids-program/)#YouthMentalHealth#YouthResilience#YouthAthleticDevelopment#YouthStrength&Conditioning#YouthFitness

Jen Broxterman, who metaphorically is "the joyful food in your nutrition education menu" talks with Jeff and Mikki about how to build a healthy plate, how that works with youth, as well as addressing the sweet treats culture in schools and organizations as both reward and celebration- how much should we actually focus on that?Episode Highlights:1:30 50% Vegetables, 25% Protein, 25% Carbohydrates and how to communicate individualizing to level of activity5:06 Reviewing the Division Of Responsibility for parents & kids8:00 Relative needs discussions with Teens and Tweens9:16 Matching plates to output11:19 The Quality of the gas and the distance you'll need to go12:56 Advice on Sweet Treats Rewards culture17:00 Banned things get elevated in kid's minds, Food should be joyful18:06 "As you know better, do better"Hashtags & Links#youthfitness#youthathleticdevelopment#youthperformance#JeffMartin#MikkiMartin#TheBrandXMethod#TheYouthFitnessPodcast#TheAthleteCoachNetwork#ProsperNutrition#JenBroxtermanhttps://www.prospernutritioncoaching.com/freebies (https://www.prospernutritioncoaching.com/freebies)https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)https://linktr.ee/theacn.app (https://linktr.ee/theacn.app)

Physical Education, Inspiring motivation through standards. Keegan and Connor Martin discuss the starting point, we can't expect goal setting much less goal attainment without a destination. Episode Highlights:1:41 From JFK and a base level of health to the ability to skip or sit out Physical education5:07 In the early 2000's there were assessments, but no goals were shared with students.5:32 How the standards to goals to motivation process has been muddied12:18 Students dont need to have results published, but they do need to be given a standard- a destination to set goalsand motivate the pursuit of those goals.

Connor and Keegan Martin discuss the many changes in Youth Fitness over their lifetimes, from perceived exertion to wearables and contactless training.Their experiences and what training looks like now for young athletes.Episode Highlights:2:23 When we were kids, in our training all we really knew was "Go Hard and Go Fast".3:29 As things evolved, integrating strength with high intensity, adding high skill gymnastics, hypertrophy.4:41 The huge shift from perceived exertion to data at your fingertips, the development of technology and new training tools.6:35 Data- Google Spreadsheets to Training Platforms, Gen Z depends on tech for basic communication.8:27 Technology is integrated with the human experience for Gen Z.9:03 Landscape & Access, from landlines, dialup and computer rooms, it's wildly different now.11:07 Wearables, Biometrics, Self-Perception and Physiology and how they inform coaching feedback.11:26 Enhancing Coaches input with wearables.14:46 Physicality, convenience, luxury and the enduring challenges in the gym environment.17:15 Balancing perceived exertion and biometrics, keeping "the foot on the gas".21:09 Humans advance through the use of new tools.23:06 With Gen Z Technology can be the entry point to reach kids that otherwise would not engage.26.38 Utilize the tools, Embrace the Changes, Track the DataFind the Brand X® Store here:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collectionsHashtags and links:#fitnessgenz#fitnessmillennials#perspectivesonyouthfitness#youthathletics#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#theyouthfitnesspodcast#BrandXYouthProgramming#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartinhttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/

In Part 1 of 2 U18 podcasts, Mikki & Jeff discuss Brand X® Youth Barbell Prep, and how it fits into a Youth Strength Training Program. How teaching use of the Barbell to younger kids in a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate environment while leveraging Play created motivation and State and National records.Show Notes & Highlights:1. 1:20 What is it and Why is it offered?2. 2:57 Developmentally appropriate Goals & Methods3. 4:35 Who is it for? Age, focus, competency4. 7:37 Psycho-Social considerations, Safety protocols, set up, retention and success5. 11:30 What does a day in Barbell Prep Class look like?6. 12:54 Loaded Play 7. 15:07 Competitions, Events and RecordsFind Brand X® Training here:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)Hashtags and links:#USAPowerliftingKids#YouthBarbellTraining#YouthPowerLifting#BarbellSafetyYouth#youthathletics#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#theyouthfitnesspodcast#BrandXYouthProgramming#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartinhttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)

Description: Jen Broxterman RD, the amazing energy behind Prosper Nutrition Coaching, shares actionable adviceand steps to create positive outcomes. Her use of Play to engage both parents, Coaches and youth through Games and metaphors is pure gold!Take her Free LIFT OFF course.Episode Highlights:1. 1:48 How to Bring Nutrition into your space 2. 3:00 WIN What's important now?3. 4:02 The LIFT OFF Course and Play 4. 5:12 Championing Vegetable intake and the Rainbow Game5. 8:59 Baby Cry or Dog Bark? Coping with stress eating6. 12:01 The Memory Game, matching cravings to solutions7. 13:59 Kid and exposure to Healthy Foods x 208. 14:57 Division of ResponsibilityFind Brand X® Games here:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)Prosper Nutrition Coaching (https://www.prospernutritioncoaching.com/liftoff)Lift OFF Course (https://www.prospernutritioncoaching.com/liftoff)Hashtags and links:#NutritionCoachingBusiness#kidsnutritionstrategies#youthfitnessworkouts#kidsworkouts#teenworkouts#youthathletics#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#theyouthfitnesspodcast#BrandXYouthProgramming#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartinhttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)

Our partners at PushPress recently hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program.In this five part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the 5th episode, we discuss the details of the Customer relationship in Youth Fitness Programs and how communication and actions differ from Adult Programs.Episode Highlights:1. 1:15 Customer v. Client2. 2:19 Understand the Goals of both Customer & Client2. 3:14 Scheduling Communication Systems, consistent and relevant to the Goals of both3. 4:41 Drip education to parents to increase retention4. 6:26 Three takeaways- Gather Customer & Client Goals, Maintain the relationship with great communication, and communicate success with "Bright Spots"Find Brand X® programming here:https://thebrandxmethod.com/featured-partners/ (https://thebrandxmethod.com/featured-partners/)https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brand x method (https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brandxmethod)Find Brand X® Youth Specific Education here:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)Hashtags and links:#parentsascustomers#youthfitnessworkouts#kidsworkouts#teenworkouts#youthfitnessprogramming#youthgyms#kidsgym#youthprogramsuccess#youthathletics#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#theyouthfitnesspodcast#BrandXYouthProgramming#theathletecoachnetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)#jeffandmikkimartin

Our partners at PushPress recently hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program.In this five part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the fourth of the five, we discuss using youth specific programming. Check out our NEW Brand X® Kids & Teen Class Programming now available on PushPress Train https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brandxmethod (https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brandxmethod)Episode Highlights:1. 1:07 Professional Organizations and Researchers recommend it.2. 3:40 Progressing Skills & Maximizing Potential takes planning3. 5:18 Outcomes- Constant Progress is Motivating4. 6:47 Retention Boosts your BusinessFind Brand X® programming here:https://thebrandxmethod.com/featured-partners/ (https://thebrandxmethod.com/featured-partners/)https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brand x method (https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brandxmethod)https://www.pushpress.com (https://www.pushpress.com/)Find Brand X® Youth Specific Education here:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)Hashtags and links:#youtthfitnessclass#youthfitnessworkouts#kidsworkouts#teenworkouts#youthfitnessprogramming#youthgyms#kidsgym#youthprogramsuccess#youthathletics#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#theyouthfitnesspodcast#BrandXYouthProgramming#theathletecoachnetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)#jeffandmikkimartin

Our partners at PushPress recently hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program.In this five-part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the third of the five, we discuss Creating a Child Friendly Environment. Check out Brand X® Kids & Teen Class Programming now available on PushPress Train https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brandxmethodEpisode Highlights:1. 1:12 Is your youth program hiding?2. 3:06 Creating Comfort3. 4:11 Retention and perception4. 6:06 Creating EngagementHashtags and links:#youthgyms#kidsgym#youthprogramsuccess#youthathletics#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#theyouthfitnesspodcast#BrandXYouthProgramming#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartinFind Brand X® programming here:https://thebrandxmethod.com/featured-partners/https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brand x methodhttps://www.pushpress.comFind Brand X ®Youth Specific Education here:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collectionshttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/

Our partners at PushPress recently hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program.In this five part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the second of the five, we discuss Youth Specific Education.Episode Highlights:1. 1:51 Who goes to that mechanic!2. 3:14 Maximizing potential3. 4:06 Sub-optimal decisions4. 5:18 Safety, maximizing potential, retention Hashtags and links:#youthfitnesstraining#youthfitnesseducation#youthgyms#kidsgym#youthprogramsuccess#youthathletics#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#BrandXYouthProgramming#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartinFind Brand X ®Youth Specific Education here:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)Find Brand X® programming here:https://thebrandxmethod.com/featured-partners/ (https://thebrandxmethod.com/featured-partners/)https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brand x method (https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brandxmethod)https://www.pushpress.com (https://www.pushpress.com/)

Our new partners at PushPress hosted a webinar, where we outline 5 Essential actions for a Thriving Youth Program.In this five part series, we will discuss each of those five actions in short under 18 minutes episodes. In the first of the five, we discuss Defining Your Goals.Episode Highlights:1:51 the benefits of defined goals2:45 you must drive the program to go to disneyland3:58 finish prerequisites before med schoolHashtags and links:#youthgyms#kidsgym#youthprogramsuccess#youthathletics#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthfitness#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#BrandXYouthProgramming#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartinFind Brand X® programming here:https://www.pushpress.com/partners/brandxmethodhttps://www.pushpress.comhttps://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collectionshttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/

 Chappie Hunter of Alpine Ranch CrossFit, (https://alpineranchcrossfit.com/) Westin and his parents Joe and Shelly join Jeff and Mikki to discuss Westin's journey into fitness and the myriad benefits that experience has created for both Westin, Chappie and the CF Alpine Ranch community.Episode Highlights: 1. 1:34 Alpine Ranch CrossFit, Brand X® and the Young Warriors, Teen Gladiators programs2. 2:38 Fitness, Sport, CrossFit perception and the reality at Alpine Ranch CrossFit3. 3:52 Coach and student learning, how focus and attention contributed to Westin's excellent and varied gains in processing, grip strength, biking, posture, muscle tone, academics, and interpersonal relationships4. 8:25 "Transcending the gym and transcending the sport"5. 10:18 The number one rule "Be a good human being"6. 12:17 Westin's success in BenchPress, Thrusters, Sit-ups, Cross Country and Track7. 18:54 Future goals for pacing, pushups and running longer without breaks8. 20:00 Keeping instructions simple, straight forward language and focusing on gym landmarks9. 25:41 Joe and Shelly explain their experience with and definitions of autism spectrum10. 30:20 "Working with Westin and other autism spectrum kids has made me a better coach"11. 31:05 What do we need to know to best serve your child as an individual?12. 33:28 Winning and incremental celebrations of success13. 36:17 Using challenges to make us all better as coaches, athletes and humans.Hashtags and links:#AlpineRanchCrossFit#autismspectrumyouth#autismresourcesforkids#youthhealth#youthperformance#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthfitness#youthsport#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartinhttps://www.instagram.com/alpineranchcrossfit/ (https://www.instagram.com/alpineranchcrossfit/)https://alpineranchcrossfit.com/ (https://alpineranchcrossfit.com/)https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections (https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections)https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/)