In this episode, John from Ruthless Performance sits down with long-time Pottsville Area High School Swim Coach Ned Hampford and the team's statistician, Josh Zelinsky. In addition to John's role with Ruthless Performance, he is also the Strength & Conditioning Coach (and alumni from) the Pottsville Area Crimson Tide Swim Team.
In this episode the three talk about:
-The creation of the DHH Lengel Natatorium (1970)
-The formation of the Pottsville Area Boys' Swim Team (1973)
-The team's participation in the East Penn Swim League and subsequently the Anthracite Swim League
-Coach Hampford's start with the team (1977)
-Early team successes and qualifications for the state championship meet (1986)
-The team's departure from traditional, high-yardage training
-The formation of the Pottsville Area Water Polo team as a means of building and introducing new swimmers to the water
-The strengths and weaknesses of coaching swimming in the coal region
-The popularity of tech suits in the early 2000's
-All-time best performances and races from the team's history
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Ep. 23 Internal Program Review - Day 2 for an Adult Personal Training Client
Ep. 22 - Last Minute Considerations for Peak Race Day Performance
Ep. 21 - June Q&A
Ep. 20 - Strength and Conditioning Q&A
Ep. 18 - Using Your Unique Strengths to Benefit Your Community
Ep. 16 - Kyle Fisher - Nose to Tail
Ep. 15 - Dr. Brandon Aucker - Chiropractic for Enhanced Wellness
Ep. 14 - Kent Maiman - Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Ep. 13 - Kyle Fisher - Injury Prevention in College Athletics
Ep. 12 - Ruthless Performance Ride America Q&A
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Ep. 10 - Paige Stoner - The Long Path to Running Professionally
Ep. 9 - Erica Suter - A Modern Approach to Strength & Conditioning for Soccer
Ep. 8 - Chase Senior - Excellence in Sports Broadcasting & Following Your Passions
Ep. 7 - Internal Program Review - Summer Strength Training for an Elite High School Swimmer
Ep. 6 - Reggie Crawford - Transitioning from State Champion Swimmer to MLB Prospect
Ep. 5 - Colin Fedoriska - Strength & Conditioning for Combat Sports
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