The Biden administration just signed into effect a new set of rules when it comes to TITLE IX reversing rules set by Betsy Devos during the Trump administration. What effect will these new rules have on women? Find out today on Strength Coach Rants!

Sports specialization is all the rage. In fact, it's seen not just as the cool thing to do, but as the only way to achieve the highest levels of sports. This could not be more wrong and every data set we have points to the complete opposite! Today Coach Connor reacts to a question from the John Deloney Show that came from a mother whose 10 year old's sports ambitions are ruling their household.

Stop running! Running is a horrible way to increase your aesthetics, and fitness in general. Most people who embark on a running routine have visions of six-pack abs and an overall aesthetic look. Today we talk about the history of running and the science behind why you’ll never accomplish your fitness goals if running is front and center in your programming.

The FHSAA (Florida High School High School Athletic Association) just put forth a proposal to allow NIL deals for high school athletes. This move would help the state of Florida join 33 other states and DC in allowing athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness. Is this a good move, or a bad one? We'll talk about that, and the history of the NIL today!

The 80-year generational continuum based on the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory is real, and we're in it. Whether we're in the weak men create hard times or the hard times create strong men part remains up for debate. Today we're going to talk about some of the parallels between the Fall of the Roman Empire and the Fall of the American Republic.

Most training programs seem to incorporate some direct kind of forearm training. The reality is, this is a total exercise in futility (no pun intended) and you would be much better off devoting this time to other training modalities. We'll talk about the why today.

Ankle tape may be one of the most common preventative measures taken by athletes today. We've all had that one teammate who couldn't seem to stop rolling their ankle and would use either tape or braces ALL THE TIME. Is there benefit to using ankle tape? Is using ankle tape productive? Should I even use ankle tape? We'll answer all those questions today!

The most studied supplement for performance on the planet is creatine. There are hundreds of studies yielding tons of data. But I still hear all the time "You shouldn't take creatine during the season" or "Creatine dehydrates you" and even "Creatine is dangerous". Is there any truth to these accusations?

We're going to talk about how creatine works, why it works, and why it should be a staple in your supplement regimen!

Artificial Intelligence applications are becoming more and more popular by the day. Chat GPT and GROK are two of the most successfully marketed chatbots and they can do your homework, write you an article, code, draw contracts, and as I found out today, even create training programs.

We're going to go over some of the limitations and advantages of using AI to create training programs for yourself, or (hopefully not) your clients.

Youth sports have been commercialized and it's only getting worse. The US spends 19B dollars per year on youth athletics, and that's projected to more than double by the year 2026! Today we'll look at how much money parents are spending on their kids' sports, what the time cost is, and the odds that you'll be lucky enough to land that full ride to a university.

Are high school weight rooms safe? All across the country high school football programs are entering into Winter workouts in preparation for the Spring football game. This means kids will be lifting weights and conditioning with their football coaches. Quite possibly the worst-case scenario at many schools that don't have strength coaches, but that doesn't stop them. So to answer the question of what is going on in high school weight rooms, nothing good.

By far the worst part of being a strength and conditioning coach is dealing with sports coaches. Many refuse to defer to experts in the physical preparation realm and instead put their athletes through the worst forms of training. They don't know that they don't know and it's to the detriment of these kids.

Does weight training stunt the growth of kids? Will weight training make you slower as an athlete? Does weight training make you too bulky and less flexible? We'll answer all those and more today with a little history lesson from WWI Japan!

Matt Petgrave has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for the incident that occurred on October 28th that led to the death of Adam Johnson. This is a follow-up to my last episode where I spoke my thoughts on what I think happened, and this week we'll look at some of the evidence pointing to this manslaughter charge.

This past weekend in the EIHL there was an incident that has garnered international headlines. A young man lost his life playing the best sport on Earth in what some are saying was an intentional kick. Today Coach Connor breaks down what happened, and it may surprise you.

The world is very different from when I was getting recruited to play college hockey. As an athlete, every single thing you say or do is archived for the world to see, forever. This week Coach Connor talks about the dangers of social media and has some stories from athletes he's worked with in the past.

This week we dive into the career of our host Connor Lyons. He talks about how he got into the field, what his education was like, the places he's been, the teams he's worked with, and the coaches he's worked next to. He'll touch on his influences both direct and indirect, and what his philosophies as a strength and conditioning coach are.

This week Coach Connor talks about the SAID Principle. The SAID Principle should dictate the vast majority of the decisions we make in the gym. Whether you want to get bigger, stronger, faster, or even just move better you've got to place your body in a position to do so. If you want to get better for sport, then you need to make sure the demands you're placing on your body align with the adaptations you need for the field, court, or ice. If you want to understand the "why" behind your training, listen to or watch this episode of Strength Coach Rants!

Everyone's trying to get to the top as quickly as possible, often with as little work as possible in the process. Whether you're an athlete, the parent of an athlete, or a recreational lifter you've probably been tempted to use gear. When it comes to information about steroids, most people are relegated to approaching the biggest guy in the gym and asking questions which usually ends up being a healthy dose of Broscience. Well, not anymore. Today, Coach Connor goes over what steroids are, how steroids work, and why kids shouldn't be using steroids.

Modern-day training camp is a relic that just won't die. This video is directed at youth sport coaches: STOP WITH THE INCESSANT CONDITIONING, you're killing the long-term development of the kids in your care. This episode breaks down the downfalls of only using the "offseason" to train off the field and what all this conditioning is doing to your athletes. Give it a watch/listen and learn!