Joe Hashey

Synergy Athletics

Fitness Business Empire

Topics Covered in the Podcast

How Joe got started

4 Knee Surgeries.... and a lot of questions
The Start of Synergy Athletics
Transitioning from only athletes to the adult population
Psychology of completion

What do need to know to start the training process

What the athlete wants and what the parents think they need
The responsibility of college preparation
Using communication with coaches as a learning experience

A general look at the training philosophy

Concurrent Periodization with High School and College Athletes
Repetition method to prepare for Max effort and dynamic effort
Training Athletes vs training lifters
Athletes need to know, like, and trust you
Understanding bar speed

Relationship Building

Three phases: Individual, family, community
Referrals vs giving back

What athletes really need

Appropriate recovery
Sleep cycle
Travel Teams
Nutrition
Not a work-ethic issue.... at all

Teaching skills related to the business word

Understanding learning styles
Match the mental to the physical goals
Uncomfortable equals opportunity for growth

How professional development has evolved

Mature as a business person as much as a training
Trainers approach to business vs business owners approach to business
The point of diminishing returns
Social Media Impact
Find people to network with

Training Football Players

Linear periodization for conditioning
One good lift in per session, then address weaknesses
Training In-season during the off-season
Make better at the sport not the work-out

The Best advice for Trainers and Gym Owners

You must be a life-long learner
There are people that have done what you want to do

The Joe Hashey File

Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist, NSCA (2007 – present)CPR and AED Certified (2006 – present)Masters in the Arts Of Teaching – Colgate University (2006)

Achievements:Youtube Partner – 8.2 Million Views on Fitness Videos.Men’s Fitness, Contributing Author (2012)Men’s Health, Contributing Author (2012)Speaker NSCA National Conference, Las Vegas (2011 and 2012)Speaker Central Ohio Strength Clinic (2011)Author “Powerful Muscle Recovery Manual” (2011)Speaker NSCA Vermont (2011)Author “Bull Strength Conditioning Manual” (2010)Speaker at Strength Coach 101 (2009)Contributing Author – EliteFts, Straight to the bar, Critical Bench(2008- present)Author “Bull Strength Training Manual” (2008)Secrets of Strength Development Seminar Attendee (2009)Head Modified Baseball Coach (2008 – 2009)High School Assistant Football Coach (2006 – 2009)Strength and Conditioning Coach – Hamilton High School (2005-2006)Semi Professional Football All-Star (2004-2005)Colgate University Football Player (2000-2002)

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