Best Coach Eamonn Podcasts (2026)

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How to Train and Fuel the Next Generation of Female Athletes with Cassandra Forsythe 52:00

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You know how I know Cassanandra Forsythe is awesome? She said a big part of why she got into strength training and working out was watching one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid – American Gladiators! Now in all seriousness, sporting a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and a Masters Degree in Nutrition & Metabolism, Cass really is a force both in the stren…

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Building a Fitness Business that Works for YOUR Life with Andy McCloy 50:25

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Look my friend – like it or not, 2026 is right around the corner. Which leads me to a simple question: Will this be your best year EVER? Whether we’re talking about growing your fitness business, becoming a better coach, or just leading a more authentic and genuine life, I really think today’s episode is going to help! Andy McCloy is the owner of B…

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Earned Confidence, Fix it Frameworks and Buildng a High-Performance Mindset with Wil Fleming 50:47

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If you’ve ever competed in strength sport, you know the platform can be a lonely place. You’ve trained for weeks or months on end, and here you are – standing in front of a bunch of strangers, trying to move a weight you’ve never lifted before. So what happens when things go wrong? You miss your first lift? Your legs feel heavy? Or anxiety kicks in…

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#81: Glasgow 2026 - Commonwealth winner Eamonn Martin's bid to change the sport 27:12

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1990 Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eamonn Martin is the latest special guest in a series building up to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.Martin reminisces about that glorious moment when he sped away to victory in Auckland 35 years ago, along with his London Marathon victory 1993. He remains the last Briton to win the men's race, and amazingly, …

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Hamstring Strains, Groins Pulls, and How to Stop Them with Ian Oskar Katanec 50:18

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Whether it’s due to the increased pace of play, stronger and more explosive athletes, or poor management of the training and recovery process, it should come as no surprise that soft-tissue injuries are on the rise. And if you’ve ever worked in soccer or basketball, you know that hamstring strains and groin pulls can easily shut your athletes down …

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The Super Duper Mash-Up Episode (Winter 2025) 1:15:11

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My friend it has been a CRAZY couple of weeks. Short week last week with the holiday. Short week THIS WEEK because I’m speaking at Andy and Luka’s Built to Last gym mastermind here in Nashville. And believe it or not I was actually supposed to go out of town last week to onboard a new athlete, but he unfortunately got hurt – so I do get a little bi…

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The ACL Comeback: Rehab, Reconditioning & Return to Play with Dan Lorenz 1:03:44

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It seems like every day, we’re talking about a new athlete with a torn ACL. Whether it’s the professional, collegiate, or high school ranks, it feels like torn ACL’s are now the rule versus the exception. And while we can’t outright prevent these injuries, we can maximize any athletes comeback after they’ve happened – and that’s what we’re going to…

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10 Tips to Become a Happy, Healthy, and More Successful Coach 59:39

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I’m not joking when I say this podcast could easily be the most important thing you listen to this year. Seriously – the advice I’m going to give you in this episode could easily be worth tens of thousands, if not HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars. Unlike a lot of the influencer fitness pros and online “mentors,” I’m still working with and connectin…

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Dave Gleason on a Holistic and Well-Rounded Approach to Young Athlete Development 1:15:24

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Do you have young athletes? Work with young athletes? Or just want to learn more about what young athletes are up against these days when it comes to their training, recovery and mindset? If so, you’re going to love today’s episode with Dave Gleason! Dave has been coaching young athletes for over 3 decades and is the former owner of one of the most…

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Rugby in Chicago, Naas Management Moves & Season 1 Highlights | All About The Game EP30 43:34

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This week marks Episode 30 and the final one of Season 1! Podge, Johnny and Seán sit down to look back on a year packed with sport, stories and plenty of laughs. The lads chat about the perks of GAA and rugby trips abroad, the taste of professionalism they give players and the bond they build within teams. They touch on Fighting Cocks’ Junior Champ…

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#80: Award-winning coaches discuss their journeys in athletics 29:13

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The latest England Athletics Podcast features two winners of Coach of the Year as part of our Regional Volunteer Awards 2025.Wenlock Olympians coach Camilla Stewart was victorious in the West Midlands, while Victor Oyesola of West Cheshire AC won the award in the North West region.In conversation with host Alex Seftel, the pair discuss how they got…

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Eamonn Flanagan on Building Fast, Explosive and Robust Athletes with Plyometric Training 1:15:31

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If you’re looking to learn more about jump training, plyometrics, or simply want to help your athletes get more explosive, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode Eamonn Flanagan is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Consultant with the Sport Ireland Institute where he leads the physical preparation of Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Eamonn h…

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Brian Lonergan: Carlow Champions, Coaching Pathways & Dual Players | All About The Game EP29 51:04

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This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by Old Leighlin manager Brian Lonergan, fresh off leading his side to the Carlow championship title. Brian chats about the balance of working with dual-sport players, how the club manages both football and hurling commitments, and the mindset needed to make it work. The lads discuss the advantage of facing one…

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John Rusin on Workout Frequency, Physical Qualities, and Minimum Effective Dose Training 46:47

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Whether it’s writing hundreds of articles for websites like T-Nation… …creating books SO LONG the editors cut you off at 576 pages… …or educating over 20,000 fitness professionals, there’s only one word I can use to describe today’s guest… …prolific. Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prev…

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Ken Vick on Extensive Pogos, Deep Tier Plyos and Building Real Eccentric Strength 52:50

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Today – my friend – we’re going to touch on ALL the hot button topics. For instance, are we potentially missing the mark with our eccentric-focused training? Putting an over-emphasis on extensive jump training? Or maybe, just trying to figure out where the heck do deep tier plyos fit into the equation? Ken Vick is the President and Global High-Perf…

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Athy’s Win, Rural v Urban Football & Rising Kildare Talent | All About The Game EP28 1:00:38

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This week, Podge and Johnny look back on a packed weekend of football around Kildare. The lads kick things off with Allenwood’s Oskars night, a brilliant fundraiser and community event that brought the whole club together. They dive into the Naas v Athy senior county final, praising the hunger and togetherness that helped Athy over the line and the…

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Dr. Jim Stoppani on Pre-Workouts, Creatine for Cognition, and Navigating the World of Supplements 1:03:03

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Supplements are such a hot topic these days, I just had to do another show on them. For instance, many of us need a little pick-me-up before we train – but are the pre-workout mixes on the market any good? Creatine is obviously a hot topic as well, especially with regards to muscle building and now cognition. But how much do you REALLY need to take…

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Eamonn Callaghan: Naas Rise, Captaining Kildare & County Final Preview | All About The Game EP27 58:14

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This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by Naas and Kildare legend Eamonn Callaghan ahead of a massive weekend for Kildare club football. Eamonn chats about the mindset shift that’s happened within Naas GAA, the depth and competition in their current squad, and why no one’s place on the panel is guaranteed. He looks back on his journey with Kildare,…

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#79: Glasgow 2026 - Three-time Commonwealth champion Tessa Sanderson reminisces 32:16

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The latest England Athletics Podcast, featuring three-time Commonwealth champion Tessa Sanderson, is the first of a series of episodes building up to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.Sanderson won for England in 1978, 1986 and 1990 and also famously took home the gold medal from the 1984 Olympic Games. She made history as the first black British…

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Andy McCloy on Kaizen Coaches and Building an ELITE Gym Culture 49:59

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One thing I’m always leery of are fitness industry buzzwords. For instance when people start talking about cleanses, detoxes, or fitness “challenges” I’m immediately skeptical. And in that same vein, you here all kinds of people today talking about gym culture. But what does that really MEAN? Can you truly create a gym culture? And if so, what are …

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Christina Chu on Creatine, Electrolytes, and the Essential Role of Nutrition in Performance 57:37

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Are you curious about supplements like creatine or electrolytes? When you should consider taking them? Or maybe wondering what supplements are more hype than actual help? If so, you’re going to love this week’s podcast with Christina Chu! Christina is a Boston-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC. She supports athletes from…

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The Money Game, Saudi Influence & Player Grants | All About The Game EP26 44:13

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This week, Seán, Johnny and Podge are back together, with Johnny still buzzing after his class performance last weekend, saving his club from relegation at 47 years of age and getting another big moment in the spotlight. Podge’s weekend on the sideline didn’t go quite as well, while Leinster suffered a tough loss in South Africa. The lads dive into…

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Kevin Feely: From Charlton to Kildare, Balancing Sports & The Cut-Throat World of Soccer | All About The Game EP25 56:26

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This week, Podge and Seán are joined by Kildare captain Kevin Feely. Kevin chats about growing up playing multiple sports, from hurling to a spell with Bohemians, before being picked up by Charlton Athletic and experiencing the highs and lows of professional soccer in the UK. After a good run with Newport in League 2, he eventually made his way bac…

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Erica Mulholland on ACL Tears, Overuse Injuries, and Strength Training for Female Soccer Players 56:56

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If you train young female athletes, or if you HAVE a young female athlete in your home, you need to listen to this episode RIGHT NOW! Erica Mulholland is a speed, agility and strength coach to young female soccer players. And in this episode, we’re going to talk about practical strategies to reduce the likelihood of ACL and overuse injuries, while …

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Joel Smith on the Keys to Unlocking an Elite Vertical Jump 1:09:47

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Joel Smith always wanted to jump higher. Whether it was touching beams in his middle school, trying to dunk after that, or simply become the best jumper he could in college and beyond, Joel’s journey shows a lifetime of dedication and passion to jumping as a whole Today, Joel is the founder of Just Fly Sports and trains athletes and clients in part…

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Emmet Bolton: From Player to Manager, Geezer’s Standards & The Championship Ahead | All About The Game EP24 56:43

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This week, Podge and Johnny are joined by former Kildare star and Ireland international rules player Emmet Bolton. Emmet talks about stepping away from club football on a Friday only to take over as manager the following Monday, and what it’s like managing his home club, including his own brother and the lads he grew up with. The chat turns to whet…

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Brady Howe on 3×3 Basketball, Mental Performance, and Life After the NBA 56:36

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What happens AFTER you attain a lifetime goal? You see this all the time in Olympians – they train their entire life to go to the games, and if they’re lucky, maybe they even win. But once that time is over, what happens next? Well it may not have been going to the Olympics, but Brady Howe has real experience on this front! Brady dedicated his life…

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#78: World Championships, World Paras and European Masters Preview 25:53

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Heptathlete Jade O'Dowda and hammer thrower Jake Norris speak at the Manchester International, previewing the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.Hannah Cockroft and Bebe Jackson also join to look forward to the World Para Athletics Championships, which are taking place in New Delhi from 27 September to 5 October.Rebecca Perry tells us about her…

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Competitiveness in Kildare, Players to Watch & Time for Clinched | All About The Game EP23 49:32

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This week, Podge and Johnny chat about the growing role of technology in club football, with apps like Clubber making it easier for supporters to follow games nationwide and put names to the players on the pitch. They dive into the competitiveness of Kildare club football in recent years, the twists and turns of the championship, and the players to…

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10 Years of Lessons About Training, Podcasting and Life (Episode 500!) 1:04:39

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500 episodes…can you believe it?!?!? I certainly can’t – especially when my goal initially was to get to 50, or maybe 100 shows! And while that definitely sounds cool, I’ve got to admit – I wasn’t sure what to do with this episode. So instead of doing a standard interview, we’re going to take a little trip down memory lane. We’ll talk about the hum…

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Head Injuries, The Modern Backroom & The Carnew v Rathnew Clash | All About The Game EP22 48:05

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This week, Podge, Johnny and Seán cover a wide mix of stories from the world of GAA and rugby. Seán gives an update on his hip surgery recovery and reflects on his four years as contact skills coach with Leinster, offering a look into life on the other side of the pitch. The lads chat about the recent changes in GAA management and how the modern ba…

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7 Ways to Write Better Training Programs Today 46:48

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If you’re looking to write better training programs, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode! Here, my goal is to not only give you long-term food for thought, but also practical, real-world tips that will help you write better programs starting today. From my thoughts on training the basics, to making programs more streamlined and congruent, I kn…