In this week's guest interview John & Chris welcome back a regular to the show, David Buer.

The guys tackle a number of topics including: the power of mentorship in shaping youth athletes, authenticity in coaching, System X, discipline, navigating stress with emotion resilience and much more.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Mentorship in Youth Development

03:03 Embodiment and Authenticity in Coaching

06:14 System X: A New Approach to Training

09:08 The Role of Discipline in Execution

11:58 Handling Stress and Emotional Resilience

15:12 The Critical Nature of Execution

17:50 Mental Health and Discipline in Society

24:25 Cultural Shift Towards Meritocracy

25:27 Understanding Physical Execution and Mental Engagement

27:52 The Importance of Recovery in Training

33:46 Integrating Advanced Training Modalities

40:24 Preparing for Real-Life Demands

46:11 The Balance Between Performance and Recovery

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris answer you questions regarding:

• Does extreme or exaggerated range of motion help you to improve force production?
• Do you recommend red/infrared therapy?

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Athletic Development

01:35 Exploring Extreme Ranges of Motion

06:01 The Balance of Range of Motion and Force Production

09:36 Understanding PAILs and Rails in Training

14:12 The Benefits of Red and Infrared Light Therapy

19:11 Bridging the Gap: Technology and Athletic Performance

In this guest interview, John & Chris are joined by Team USA Paralympian, Tyson Gunter. Tyson represented the United States in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and also has two World Championship Silver Medals. Tyson shares his experiences representing the United States as well as providing insights on his current framework for training athletes. He also discusses the role of various supplements like creatine, caffeine, and collagen in enhancing athletic capabilities.

*John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

04:10 Welcoming Tyson Gunter: A Paralympian's Journey

06:00 Tyson's Athletic Background and Discovery of Paralympics

11:00 Overcoming Challenges: Vision Impairment in Sports

13:55 The Impact of Vision on Performance

18:55 Nutrition: Simplifying the Complex

29:53 The Role of Supplements in Athletic Performance

31:24 The Necessity of Supplements in Modern Nutrition

32:21 The Importance of Sleep for Athletes

36:54 Key Supplements for Athletic Performance

42:14 The Role of Collagen in Recovery

48:28 Optimizing Protein Intake for Young Athletes

53:29 The Balance of Supplements and Real Food

58:40 Simplicity in Athletic Training and Recovery