Over the last near decade, Gerry DeFilippo has trained THOUSANDS of athletes from the youth to pro level across all major team-sports. Gerry started his gym and brand, Challenger Strength, as an ambitious 22 year old still finishing his college degree. In the time since, he has built his facility and following into a nationally recognized performance company training thousands of athletes both in-person and online. Gerry brings guests across all areas of sports and performance training, giving…
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Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 250 of Muscles and Management, Gerry is joined by Dr. Antonella Schwarz, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Barry University, to break down some of the most intriguing findings in sports science research today. From bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical coaching to challenging long-held beliefs about…
Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 249 of Muscles and Management, Gerry welcomes veteran coach Kurt Hester, currently Head of Football Preparation at the University of Houston, for a deep dive into his decades-long career in strength and conditioning. From his early days pioneering speed training and private sector facilities to working with top college programs and…
Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In this episode, Gerry welcomes Nick Serio to discuss his extensive experience in developing youth athletes and building long-term training systems. Nick dives into key principles behind performance training for young athletes, how to balance sport-specific skills with physical development, and the importance of parental communication. The…
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Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 245 of Muscles and Management, Gerry chats with Tony Shiffman, offensive line coach at Wofford College and co-founder of the #HogFBChat. They dive into Tony’s coaching journey, O-line fundamentals, building identity in offensive schemes, and how to develop young linemen effectively. Tony shares insights on how to structure drills,…
Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 244 of Muscles and Management, Gerry sits down with Ross Garner, a performance coach and sprint specialist with experience working with elite track athletes and football players. The two dig into the details of developing speed, the biomechanics of sprinting, and effective strategies for hamstring injury rehab and prevention. Ross…
Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In this episode Muscles and Management, Gerry sits down with Andrew Sacks, founder of Prime Sports Performance, to dive into the world of sports science and its application in real training environments. With experience across private sector coaching and deep data analytics, Andrew brings a grounded perspective on what actually matters when…