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Autor: markyoung
~ 28/07/10

Quite often I get emails and interview questions asking what a young coach should do to begin to establish themself in this field. While there are certainly a lot of possible answers, one of the best pieces of advice I can give is to follow the path of guys like Sam Leahey.
While barely being old enough to grow hair on his chest (sorry Sam), Sam has already spent time working alongside some of North America’s best strength coaches and has already made productive friendships with many others. Recently I was fortunate enough to interview Sam to discuss some of the things that he’s done to get to this point in his career. Young coaches…listen up.
Sam, thanks for taking the time to do this interview. Can you please take a second to tell my readers a little bit about yourself?
Thanks, Mark! As much as I appreciate the gesture, I don’t think I’m anyone special—just someone who cares more than most and works hard. Like most my age, I have my CSCS and CPT. I double majored in Exercise Science and Physical Education and received a minor in Sport Coaching as well. After college, I intend to earn a MS in Strength&Conditioning from Springfield College. As far as experience goes, I’ve done a number of internships at the following places while working as a personal trainer on the side:
Michael Boyle Strength and Conditioning (Michael Boyle)
Cressey Performance (Eric Cressey)
Boston University (Michael Boyle)
College of The Holy Cross (Jeff Oliver & Jeremy Frisch)
Middlesex Prep School & Needham High School (Bruce Cohn)
In addition to that, I’ve had some written works published on various websites. But at the end of the day, just because you’re an internet author doesn’t mean you know what you’re talking about! At this point in my career, if I had to pick a “specialty” I would say that even though I’m prepared in a variety of bodies of knowledge, I particularly specialize in applied exercise science and biomechanics as they relate to program design for athletic performance enhancement as well as prophylactic exercise.
Great stuff Sam! As a young coach you’ve really worked your way in with some great names in the industry. Obviously this must have been intimidating at first. Can you talk a little bit about the value of networking with other trainers and coaches for a young guy like yourself? What were your experiences like? Was it as hard as you thought?
Rather than “intimidating,” I think a more accurate word to describe my experience was “awestruck.” When I first met the “big timers,” it was a surreal experience given that I had idolized these folks for some time now. However, it didn’t take long before I got over the shock and awe and starting trying to drain all the knowledge from their brains.
Not sure why, but I didn’t mind harassing them at the cost of being “annoying.” I just wanted the truth. I desired answers to questions that kept me up at night, and wanted to satisfy the desire for high quality knowledge. I guess people call it “having a passion for something?” To answer your question more directly, Mark, I’m not sure if that was “hard” per se. I was just being my natural self – a determined, self-driven,passionate person.
What is “hard” and the part too many young coaches are afraid of, is opening yourself up for criticism, admitting your faults, and biting the bullet to admit you screwed up here and there and have room to grow.If you’re pursuing greatness in the profession the one principle that goes without saying is “the higher up you go, the hotter the air gets.” For example, Eric Cressey is NOT afraid to tell you what he thinks. This is a good thing. He and Coach Boyle have had to put me in my place when I performed less than optimally, both professionally and personally. What’s most important was that I could handle the constructive criticism, and because of that they helped me find solutions and built me back up again. That is a true mentor – someone who’ll put you in your place when necessary and then help you back up only to be better than before. “Haters” are simply folks that want to bring you down all the time because most of the time they have something against you, and they choose to focus on the negatives in your life.
The same goes for the rest of those I call mentors – Coach Jeff Oliver and Coach Bruce Cohn. All these men are over 50 years of age, and it’s been an honor to stand on their shoulders and look into the future. They have so much perspective in life to offer; it’ll really get you thinking about what’s important in the end and what matters most during your professional journey. I’ve made mistakes with these individuals, too, and they’ve never held it against me. Rather, they shed light on it and helped me not to make that mistake again whatever it may be.
I choose to talk about these “negatives” because I think when many people learn of my story, they often inaccurately think it’s some kind of glory ride to greatness. Not even remotely true! In fact, there have been HUGE bumps along the way. If my life journey was getting easier, I would take it to mean I’m going downhill! Remember, the higher up you go the hotter the air gets. I’ll never forget when Eric first told me that. I thought about its implications for a long time. Everyone will make mistakes, but what separates you from the rest is what you DO about those mistakes afterwards. How do you fix the problem so it doesn’t happen again? Do you have enough humility to take criticism well? You should, especially if you’re young, because I can’t see why a young coach would have any pride in the first place!
Getting to your “value” question, yes, networking is critical and very valuable indeed. All I can say about this piece is to be yourself. Don’t pretend to be someone or something you are not. If you are genuine, sincere, and passionate in your efforts and communication, then it will show and people will want to connect with you. Bad people with ulterior motives always get exploited. Be a good person!
Outside of talking with other coaches and your formal education, what do you do to stay on top of the field? Resources? Conferences?
This is a relative question as I feel certain people need different things. In the beginning, I read everything I could get my hands on. Now, I mostly read more science related material like research. After that, my go to is “high yield” things like books, ebooks, DVD’s, manuals, conferences, seminars, and webinars. And after that comes everything else – podcasts, websites, blogs, etc. As time goes on you’ll have to decide what is more “high yield” for your own situation, depending on the setting you work in. Sometimes a certain direction in one’s educational path is necessary.
Does all this networking and learning get expensive? How do you justify the cost?
It absolutely does. I have much debt financially, but I’m richer in knowledge and intangibles because of it. One day it will pay off in the tangible sense. Anything you put high value on is expensive! To what lengths and at what costs (literally) are you willing to go to attain what you perceive at “greatness?” Enough said!
At the risk of sounding overly confident I’ll defer and quote Dr.Charlie Weingroff. This is something that I’ve written permanently in my mind and refer to it often. It will either motivate you or intimidate you after you’ve read it:
”Many people say they want to be good at what they do or help people or this and that. The better folks will say they always want to be the best they can be. Very few people look at their lives and walk out the front door every day and say to themselves I want to be the best at what I do that has ever walked the Earth. That will never happen of course, but when you have that intensity and live your life towards that end, you will by default be the best you can be and serve those that have come before you and those regularly around you. I think this is what has made me “successful,” and again success is decided by others, not me. I actually don’t think I am all that good at what I do. I think everybody else just sucks.”
I love that quote! As a guy who has done very well for himself thus far, what recommendations would you have for an aspiring trainer or strength coach who wants to make a place for themself in this industry?
Essentially, my answer is – GO OUT AND TAKE WHAT YOU WANT! Seriously, if you want to be “big time,” then go out and create your own experience. However great you want to be will dictate how much effort and thought you put into your preparation process. There’s really no “secret to success.” It’s merely a matter of effort directed in the right way. I’ll never forgot my dad’s words to me in high school – “your effort has to be as big as your dream.”
If anyone out there reading this is looking for some specifics, I’d direct you to the page located HERE. There you’ll find some really good resources and practical advice if you actually take the time to read through the whole thing.
Other than that I’ll touch on a smaller subject that I believe is indirectly related to one’s success – degrees. While it’s true you don’t need degrees in a related field, I would highly recommend getting a bachelor’s and master’s degree! If we want our field to be respected the way it should be then we need to meet some sort of societal standard like a college degree. Just having a high school diploma is not good enough. As is with a DPT, MD, ATC, Chiro, S&C coach, etc. the degree itself means nothing, but that credential gives you some credibility in the public’s eyes because they don’t know how to differentiate the good from the bad at all until they actually get to work with you and see results.
Furthermore, I’m a firm believer in formal education simply for the sake of the experience that will come along with it. If you’re an S&C graduate assistant you can do your own research study while simultaneously coaching your own varsity teams, having complete control over program design and implementation. Furthermore, there are actually some classes that offer you a learning experience you cannot attain outside the classroom. Classes like cadaver anatomy come to mind. For each profession (S&C, Physical Therapy, etc.) there are a few “high yield” classes that are exclusive to school itself, not many though. In addition, you’ll meet many individuals along the way that you might not have otherwise.
Great points Sam! I’m not sure that I agree that everyone needs a degree, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. How do all of your experiences so far play into the personal training that YOU do?
Absolutely Mark, definitely not 100% necessary. I see degrees, and the piece of paper you get at the end, as an extra kick or slight edge that you wouldn’t have otherwise. Most everything else comes from outside the classroom.
Getting to your question though, my answer to this has certainly changed over the last year. While it’s true that many professions are after the same thing, Strength & Conditioning can be VERY different than personal training often times, especially, if you are working for a big corporate chain commercial gym. Your communication skills in the personal training setting are paramount. You’re not in a situation where people show up with expectations and will just do what you say because you’re the coach. General population people will want to know why you’re telling them to do this and that more than athletes will. Also, while some athletes on your team will ask why something is important, general population people are much more skeptical of your methodologies.
If you learn how to communicate at the level the person in front of you then you should be all set. Explain to them the science behind your methods but be sure to concluded with “lay person” talk and use terms that the client understands, whether it’s a meat head phrase like “getting jacked” or what females want to hear most like, “getting toned.” Don’t be afraid to “speak client,” it does not degrade your own professionalism and certainly doesn’t label you less intelligent. It actually shows you’re aware and don’t live in a box!
How does this affect your perception of the personal training industry as a whole?
As a specific industry, I would say I certainly share the same sentiments as Coach Boyle conveyed in his article An Apology Letter to Personal Trainers. I’m totally convinced that if one is to encounter difficulty in the inter-personal skills department, it will become obvious in the personal training setting much quicker than in the S&C setting. This is a generalization of course and I am only comparing the two full time professions when separated (collegiate S&C and commercial gym PT).
What are the biggest things you see going wrong in the personal training industry?
Let it be said, I have much to learn on the business side of things that come along with personal training. I also see the personal training experience as an opportunity to sharpen your abilities in handling multiple personalities at once. You need to be able to morph your approach at a moment’s notice with regards to how you interact with certain types of folks. In other words, how you deal with one person, both personally and sometimes even professionally, might be the polar opposite of how you deal with another. This is the nature of the personal training profession, generally speaking, and especially in the commercial gym setting.
I am still sharpening my skills in those areas. However, in terms of training services provided, we have a LONG way to go. The average commercial gym trainer is still thinking under the bodybuilding paradigm and asking what exercises build the upper hamstrings more than the medial ones. The joint-by-joint approach has yet to be a program design principle. There’s only beginning to be a care for “corrective exercise.” Delivering aesthetic results to clients is more important than training the body as a functional unit (because apparently it’s written down somewhere you can’t do both simultaneously). A lot of trainers care more about selling PT packages than they do about providing optimal results. In some cases you’ll even have a trainer straight out lie to a client and tell them that twice a week is optimal even though the client expresses coming four times a week. Why? Because they want to fill their schedule tighter with more clients. They’ll couple this attitude with the program design approach of “just do the same thing with everybody but tweak it a bit here and there.”
What is worst of all, on so many levels, is when a trainer hears the truth in an appropriate manner with the answers given to them on a silver platter, yet at the end of the day they end up not applying it. Why? Because they just don’t care! They are happy getting a pay check, and ignorance is bliss!
I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks for the great interview Sam! Is there anywhere my readers can contact you?
Anytime Mark! My fellow young ones, and old ones too for that matter, can reach me at Sam.Leahey@gmail.com.
(Note that I also met Sam through the forums on StrengthCoach.com and, if I haven’t mentioned this before, there is no limit to the number of great folks you can connect with on there.)
Autor: markyoung
~ 04/12/09

Hey Mike! Thanks for taking the time to drop some knowledge bombs on us today. Obviously I’m already sold on your new product Assess and Correct, but why don’t you give the readers a little rundown on what exactly it is so we know just what we’re talking about here?
Thanks for having me, Mark!
I think Assess and Correct is a powerful tool, as it allows each client to go through over 25 assessments to determine what exactly their specific movement limitations are.
Beyond just telling you what’s tight, weak, stiff, etc., we build off that knowledge with specific corrective exercises to help address those issues! So if your glutes test weak, we have developed specific exercises to help correct those issues.
And finally, we know and understand that everyone who purchases this product has different levels of dysfunction, so we’ve created progressions to work through instead of just pre-canning one or two exercises. Quite simply, everyone from the weekend warrior to the elite-level athlete will be able to assess themselves and create a warm-up routine that addresses their specific needs, with an exercise routine that’s specific to their current level of fitness.

It seems that a growing segment of the fitness industry is already using The Functional Movement Screen. What do you think is the major difference between this and Assess & Correct?
Damn Mark, are you trying to get me in trouble with Gray and Lee? The last thing I need is a pipe-bomb sitting in my mailbox when I get home someday!
In all seriousness, I have great respect for what Lee and Gray have done with the FMS. Quite simply, they’ve brought assessment to the forefront of the industry, and you have to applaud them for that.
I think with A&C, our goal has been to not only make the assessment more comprehensive, but more convenient as well. The beauty of the FMS is its simplicity – seven tests and you’re done. However, you need to find someone with knowledge of the FMS to assess and score you.
With A&C, there’s a little bit more work involved up front – you have to take static pictures of yourself, along with videotaping yourself perform the various assessments. However, you can do everything yourself! Without ever leaving your home, you can determine your specific movement limitations from head-to-toe, along with how to address them.
Obviously you don’t want to spend all day assessing people. Do you think that anyone currently using the movement screen should switch to A&C? If not, how could they combine the two resources to get the best possible assessment and treatment protocol for themselves or their clients?
I think it’s going to be hard to convert people over – many people like the FMS due to its ease of use, along with the fact that you can screen people fairly quickly.
Again, with A&C the biggest difference is it’s going to take more time, but it’s also more comprehensive. Whether it’s with A&C or a new client at IFAST, I would always like to err on the side of more information, using a more comprehensive testing system, than not.
Could you combine the two products? Sure. However, I think on some levels that may be redundant, as we’re looking for a lot of the same issues.
What do you know about Z-Health and what do you think about their mobility drills vs those in A&C?
I have the utmost respect for Dr. Cobb and his system. The biggest issue with Z isn’t the system or the drills, but rather the “in-your-face” nature of some of their practitioners.
Even though I think A&C is a fantastic product, I never want to box myself into thinking there’s only one way to do things. I’m only R-Phase certified in Z, so I can’t speak for the entire system, but I really liken some of the R-Phase drills to micro-mobility. The goal is to really isolate out each individual joint to promote better movement. I can definitely see value in this, and I think there’s as much value in the improvements you’d see in motor control/body awareness as there is in the improved mobility.
To summarize, I think A&C would be superior to the end-user in the fact that you have a specific idea of your limitations and what you need to address when it’s all said and done. Unless you meet with a Z-Health trainer for an assessment, you can’t do this with the current DVD’s and manuals they have available.

I’ve recently heard a lot of people suggesting that the fitness industry has become too much about mobility and activation these days and too little about just getting strong and sexy. Are we spending too much time on “corrective movements”? And how do you think mobility work and activation fit into the bigger picture?
I think it all depends on who you’re reading and listening to!
I’ve heard both sides argued lately – some say we’re too caught up in “fixing” things, and others who say we still aren’t good enough at it yet.
I think many of the corrective naysayers are minimalists at heart, and I can understand that to a degree. However, when you start digging into the research, there’s actual evidence that often it’s not just the strength of a muscle that’s important, but your neuromuscular/motor control. In other words, who cares if it’s strong if you can’t use it!
This is where that whole mindset goes – I don’t care if you want to lose fat, add muscle, get strong or perform at a high-level. I want to help you get there, but I also see the big picture. If I assess you up front and notice specific movement limitations, why would I not address them?
Why would I assume that I can train around them, or somehow magically make them disappear?
This is the “corrective” mindset – to assess limitations and correct them via training. This could include foam rolling, mobility work, or even the dreaded activation work. The part you have to focus on, however, is that this is just part of the programming – not all of it. It’s all pieces to the puzzle.
At the risk of sounding arrogant, Bill and I get some really beat up people at our gym. Same thing goes for Eric. I think between the three of us, we have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn’t. If foam rolling, mobility, or activation drills didn’t work, we wouldn’t use them. Period.
And finally, a little word association:
Squats – Fantastic, when performed and programmed appropriately. And we use all types: Plate, front, back, safety bar, to a box, free squat, pause squats, full ROM, limited ROM, etc.
Beer – My favorite calorie-laden beverage. Ever since my Australia trip I’ve been hooked on Heineken, but only because I can’t get my hands on Victoria’s Bitter (VB’s) around here!
Crunches – A horrible exercise that not only wrecks backs, but wrecks posture as well. If your goal is neutral spine and a healthy back, crunches shouldn’t be in your vocabulary, let alone your program.
Fat Loss – The “new” hot topic. Fat loss is always going to be at the fore-front of the fitness industry, but I’m fed-up with fitness marketing. Fat loss promotions tend to be the worst.
Twitter – Not sure on this one. I can see where some people would really enjoy it, but I guess I’m not that interested in talking about myself all day. Plus, I’m more of a Facebook whore than a Twitter whore. What can I say, I’m old-school!
That Mark Young clown – A great up-and-coming coach, with a balanced view on training. I love the fact that you’re willing to read and/or listen to anything, even if it’s out of your comfort zone. That’s what will make you successful.
Thanks Mike for the interview. Where can people learn more about you or pick up a copy of Assess & Correct?
Thanks for having me Mark! Sorry if I tend to ramble a bit, but your questions got me fired up!
My blog, newsletter, articles and Podcast can all be found at RobertsonTrainingSystems.com. If you’re interested in picking up a copy of Assess and Correct, check out the Assess and Correct Website. There you’ll find testimonials from other coaches, more info about the product, as well as video clips directly from the video so you can see how things work.
Autor: markyoung
~ 11/11/09
A couple weeks back I told you that I had ordered Assess & Correct by Mike Robertson, Eric Cressey, and Bill Hartman. Well, I’m not going to go into extensive detail yet (I have a more detailed review coming), but I am going to say this…BUY IT.
It is quite literally a brilliant summary of many things that took me years to learn and tons of other stuff I didn’t already know. I guess that’s what happens when you put three super smart guys together on a project.
There are something like 27 assessments that you can easily perform on yourself and 78 corresponding exercises you can use to correct any issues you identify. Frankly, I don’t give my endorsement to many products and I only recommend the best (trust me, I see a lot of them). This is one product that gets a big thumbs up from me. Mad props to Mike, Eric, and Bill.
If you’re interested, you can check it out HERE.
Autor: markyoung
~ 26/10/09
A couple weeks back I celebrated my 33rd birthday. This past weekend I spent a night with my family and friends to share in the joy of a new year of life. In doing so it got me to thinking that everyone who reads this blog are part of my “online family” so to speak.
I spend so much time pouring my thoughts and ideas out there that I think people really don’t get to know me at all. So…I thought it would be fun to share a few things about myself interspersed with plenty of my thoughts on topics to do with strength, flexibility, fat loss, and whatever else comes to mind.
1. I was born with 6 fingers on my right hand. Well, it was actually 4 fingers and two completely functional thumbs. This is called polydactylism and apparently it is a dominant gene.
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Had my parents not had it removed at 9 months of age I may have been the greatest concert pianist that ever lived. However, I believe that by having it removed they spared me from being called “The Six Fingered Man” when the movie The Princess Bride was released. Thanks Mom and Dad.
2. I haven’t done or had any of my clients do a single crunch in over 5 years.
3. I do not believe that squatting is essential when fat loss and body composition is the goal.
4. When I was a teenager I had the worst haircut on the planet.

5. Frankly, I am getting fed up with strength coaches and trainer who are bashing other coaches and trainers. I have to admit that I’m guilty myself of publicly attacking others like Jillian Michaels, but I have decided to stop.
If you have a problem with a specific element of my philosphy then I’d be happy to discuss the issue so we can all learn something. Saying you’re going to put other coaches out of business is just plain arrogance. Ah shit. I did it again.
6. Chrisitian Thibaudeau’s Black Book of Training Secrets is one of my most referred to ebooks. Hands down. Actually sitting on the desk beside my computer right now.
7. I met my wife when I was 15 years old at a local roller skating rink. And no, she didn’t see the haircut. Thank God!
8. If you can’t assess a client you have no business training that client. This is akin to a doctor writing a prescription without a diagnosis.
9. Along the same lines, I have just purchased Assess and Correct. Since it just came out today I’ve only had a few minutes to read over the manual that accompanies the DVDs, but the content looks awesome!

As soon as I’ve watched the DVDs I’ll do a full review, but if you’re thinking about it, the product is on sale this week and then the price will jump. Given that Mike, Eric, and Bill put this together it was really a no brainer for me.
10. My wife and I are having our first child in just under a month so we’re incredibly excited! However, I can’t believe how much space newborn “accessories” take up. The living room is more like an obstacle course.
11. I worked in the fitness industry for almost 10 years before I sent my first article to a major online publication. Thanks Tmuscle!
12. I used to think stability ball training was completely useless. Now I only think it is moderately useless. There are some exercises that I might consider in the right circumstances. But mostly I think that there are usually better options.
13. I hate brussel sprouts, turnip, and portobello mushrooms.
14. When it comes to nutrition people are almost always too fixated on details. You must consume less than you burn for fat loss. This is THE most important factor. Anyone who says anything else is selling something.
15. I recently interviewed Brendan Fox, Jim Smith, John Paul Catanzaro, Leigh Peele, Lyle McDonald, Jimmy Smith, Martin Berkhan, Mike Robertson, Nick Tumminello, and Scott Abel for an upcoming audio series on core training and fat loss that you’ll be able to listen to for FREE.
Oh yeah, I also interviewed Dr Stuart McGill (author of Low Back Disorders & Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance) and Thomas Myers (author of Anatomy Trains). More bonuses still to be added.
16. Last weekend at Walmart I accidentally walked away with someone else’s cart and discovered this about 15 minutes later when all the stuff in the cart certainly wasn’t mine.
17. I cannot be near Nutella, chocolate chip cookies, or carrot cake with icing. These 3 items result in a terrible case of eat-way-too-many-calories-itis. They are my “can’t have in the house” foods.
18. My favourite television show right now is Criminal Minds.
19. I believe that an emphasis on the nervous system is the next big area that needs to be explored in the fitness industry.
20. Books I purchased last week: Fast Food Nation and Outliers
21. I don’t think that need nearly as much protein as people think for muscle gain. Fat loss, on the other hand, is a different story.
22. Compressive injuries to the end plate on a vertebrae can and do occur even when spinal alignment is in neutral. You’ll usually hear a popping sound. Back squats impose a huge compressive load.
23. I think the “starvation response” to fasting may be overrated. I’m not totally sold on this, but my reviews of the research in this area are leaning this way. If this is the case, it has incredible implications for how we could design nutrition plans.
Maybe less than 6 meals per day? Blasphemy! Note that I said MAYBE so don’t get pissed off and start sending me research on protein pulse theories.
24. I think this video is funny. The powerlifter guy kinda reminds me of a Dave Tate type character. If swearing upsets you, then you won’t enjoy this video.
25. I also think this video is hilarious although not as funny as the first. If you are into Crossfit this video may upset you. That’s what you get for being into Crossfit.
26. The flu vaccine cannot give you the flu.
27. If you’re sick don’t go to the damn gym and give it to everyone else! Seriously, stay home and get well. Train hard next week.
28. There is no such thing as a time machine (except the one that I’m secretly building in my basement). Don’t train stupidly in pursuit of a goal. If it hurts back off and get it treated. Training is a marathon and not a sprint.
29. If you’re 20 or younger you probably don’t understand the last point. If you’re 30 or older you’re probably wishing that you did when you were 20.
30. Consistency with training and nutrition is more important than the plan you’re on. It is better to go at 60% forever than it is to train at 100% for one week.
31. I love to read, but generally hate fiction.
32. I detest coffee and drink tea often. Green tea at least 2 times per day.
33. I am so thankful for my friends, family, all of you for reading this blog.
Since I’ll be around the computer a bit in the next few days I figure I’m going to open this up. Drop me any comments or questions you have below on any topic (training related or not) and I’ll try to respond.
Autor: markyoung
~ 08/09/09

As many of you may know, I believe that reading for an hour per day is paramount if you hope to become a leader in any field. Fitness and nutrition are no different. Here are a few things to get you started for today.
The Truth about Impingement, Part 1
Excellent post by Eric Cressey about impingement. If you’ve ever been told you have it or deal with people with shoulder pain, you should read this.
The Truth About Impingement, Part 2
Okay…I obviously couldn’t just post part 1. Here you’ll discover the difference between external and internal impingement. More importantly, you’ll learn the 5 questions you MUST ask your doctor if they ever tell you that you’re suffering from impingement.
Enjoy!