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Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews two-time Olympic speedskating champion Nils van der Poel and his coach, Johan Röjler.
The modern coach often assumes their job is fundamentally self-sacrificing – the athlete always comes first. We talk about why changing that belief can make for a better coach.
A panel of endurance sports coaches presents opportunities and threats for the future of coaching.
Over his long tenure at CTS, Jim Rutberg has seen the coaching profession evolve amid an ever-growing industry. He identifies best practices for coaches, individually and collectively.
This comprehensive guide includes tips and conversation starters to help coaches walk their athletes through this digital Wild West.
Pro athlete Rach McBride and their coach Mateo Mercur discuss the importance of gender inclusivity when it comes to coaching, and how their relationship has been a source of support and inspiration.
Mike Norton leaned into his love of crunching numbers and applying science to differentiate his coaching services and offer more value for athletes.
Athletes who want to train and compete in multiple sports require a different approach to training, and to have their expectations managed.
Expect the emergence of artificial intelligence and new tech to accelerate potential for the business and execution of coaching.
Rising U.S. mountain biking star Gwendalyn Gibson explains what it takes mentally and physically to succeed at the UCI World Cup level.
Get to know Marieke, Lieselot, and the Jumbo-Visma team ethic as Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews these two pro-team coaches.
Dr. Stephen Seiler joins Trevor, Rob, and Grant as they ask each other spicy questions while eating hot wings.
As pro athletes redefine the limits of performance, coaches are continually refining their strategy and leading a collaborative effort.
In addition to traditional aerobic training, SWAP uses short hill strides to help athletes develop speed. Get the science behind this innovative approach to raising the ceiling on VO2max.
The backstory of SWAP Running attests to the value of curiosity, naivety, and a good dose of grit. David and Megan Roche channeled their love for the sport into a coaching business with a reputation for winning.
Supporting performance at the highest level will cost you time and money. Coach Joe Friel shares a balanced approach to the high-stakes game of working with pro athletes.
In this roundtable discussion, we dive into how personal connections between athletes and coaches may be more important than training plans.
Welcome to another potluck conversation with regulars Grant Holicky, Trevor Connor, and Rob Pickels. In these discussions, we pick topics that we find interesting and break them apart using a mix of science, humor, and our own experience. This week’s potluck is a special episode because joining us is Dr. Stephen Seiler. He’s going to […]