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About Mike Guadango

Mike is a currently a Coach, Writer & Owner for Freak Strength. He was a part of a world renowned training facility for over 10 years, studied under Buddy Morris (Arizona Cardinals) and James Smith (High performance consultant) while at the University of Pittsburgh and has also studied at various physical therapy practices. Levels of athletes he's coached include: NFL, NBA, MLB, WWE, MLL, MLS, Gold Medalists, All-Pros All-Stars, Super Bowl & NBA Champs, 1st Rounders, National Champs, All Americans and has also consulted for high caliber athletes worldwide.

Episode 11- Tim Foley

This week the boys manage to trace a rare species of man, Tim Foley. Tim is an ex tennis professional, “coach”, nomad, author and father. After over 5 years of uninterrupted global exploration whilst homeschooling his children, Tim joins us to share his unique perception on life and “coaching”. We know you will enjoy this one – it will certainly leave you questioning some things – thanks to our great friend – Tim Foley.

Tim Foley Website: ClunkMonkey.com

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  • Introduction Guest speaker 0:00:23
  • Tim introduces himself 0:01:13
  • Who/How/private coaching 0:02:10
  • Where did it take you 0:04:41
  • Turning Point in your life 0:05:43
  • Changing the way 0:11:00
  • Working through the transition 0:13:55
  • How were you perceived when you wanted to leave 0:15:21
  • How did the kids take the idea & develop 0:16:52
  • What was first key moment that you made right choice 0:21:45
  • How do you sustain Life 0:27:22
  • Philosophy of coaching 0:29:29
  • Do you teach professionals 0:56:56
  • Pondering on the why or how 1:03:21
  • Thoughts on the impact of winning in the mind 1:09:18
  • Freedom view more dynamic 1:19:05
  • Changing Mind and abilities 1:38:10
  • Whats your struggle Now 1:42:05
  • Whats your Goal 1:46:05
  • Chance of being off the Grid 1:48:38
  • If it feels good its right 1:57:39
  • Final words and thoughts 2:01:29

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Episode 10 – Mandy Rose

Amanda Saccomanno aka Mandy Rose comes to join the boys this week. “The Golden Goddess, God’s Greatest Creation” is a professional wrestler with the WWE, a TV/Social Media personality as well as a former Fitness and Fashion Bikini World Champion. Mandy dives into her exciting story and offers a glimpse of what her life is like whilst she continues to grow into a World famous superstar. The topics range from diet, entrepreneurship, social media marketing and of course, some training. We hope you enjoy our convo with the great, Mandy Rose!

Instagram – @mandysacs

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  • Introduction Mandy Rose 1:38
  • Career 3:22
  • Drama, Sonia and their Brand 5:30
  • Favorite Donut spot 8:57
  • Instagram presence 10:05
  • What else you have going on? 11:57
  • How did you get into Skin care line? 12:50
  • How it all got started 15:16
  • Whats something you have experienced that was unexpected 17:00
  • Natalie what is she doing now 20:05
  • How do you go about organizing your life? 21:50
  • If to start again on social media how would you go about it 27:00
  • What started off your following? 30:25
  • Do you have clothing 35:03
  • How are you staying in shape amongst everything 36:45
  • Does WWE have nutritionalist 38:13
  • Sleep and the importance of this 39:29
  • How do you keep refreshed after a flight 41:07
  • Which food makes you feel really bad 42:02
  • Chats about the current carnivore diet Mike & Brooker 43:28
  • What does your training program look like 47:35
  • Have you had any injuries? 48:37
  • Favorite memory of the WWE 49:47
  • Favorite city been to 51:52
  • Where do you feel you may end up for future 52:50

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Episode 9

This week the boys are joined by the one and only, Kevin Love. Kevin is a 5 time All-Star and NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers as well as an Olympic gold medalist. Kevin is a huge advocate for mental health awareness with the Love foundation and has recently been awarded the Arthur Ashe Award for his contributions to the field. It is our pleasure to to welcome Mr. Love onto the show. We hope you enjoy!

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  • Introduction – Mike & Brooker Merchandise 0:19
  • Kevin Love joins the boys 1:37
  • At what point did you know you could go somewhere? 2:59
  • What was your work ethic like when you were younger? 6:57
  • How do you stay motivated throughout your career? 10:13
  • When you were younger, what was your schedule like? 12:25
  • What was your biggest challenge/ adversity along your path? 15:00
  • What motivated you to play well? 16:45
  • How do you prepare your mindset before a game? 19:48
  • How has Mike contributed to your career? 24:12
  • Mike’s opinion on how he helped Kevin to get better? 30:10
  • Kevin Love on mental health & changing lives 33:00
  • Anxiety & Depression 37:55
  • Have you always suffered with anxiety and depression? 45:19
  • Basketball as therapy 48:16
  • Did money buy you happiness? 50:49
  • Enjoying the journey 55:37
  • Mike’s opinion on his anxiety 57:27
  • Blessing and curse to the spectrum 1:02:25
  • Wisdom that keep you progressing in life 1:03:26
  • The Heroes journey 1:08:50
  • Mike and the Big 5 personality traits 1:09:45
  • Good Bye 1:14:01

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Episode 8

This week the boys are joined by Rolf Öhman, previous assistant headcoach for the Chinese Olympic track & field team. Rolf is a Swedish born Australian who has worked at the pinnacle of many different sports. He is also the inventor of the 1080 sprint and quantum system. Rolf dives deep into the complex world of top level sports, we hope you enjoy and learn a thing or two!

  • Brooker starts introduction to guest 0:00:14
  • Rolf introduces himself 0:00:43
  • Brooker explains meeting Rolf 0:03:56
  • Rolf and life in China – coaching and development 0:04:50
  • Heading to winter sports and China authority 0:06:40
  • Genetic potential of Chinese athletes 0:10:53
  • Bad Coaches in China 0:11:48
  • Talent selection process 0:13:21
  • Massage therapist issues for athletes 0:18:05
  • Programmes that don’t make sense 0:20:05
  • Olympic Center 0:25:26
  • Football academy 0:31:30
  • China a Contradiction 0:33:20
  • Medical facilities and rehab / TCM / Western medicine 0:34:10
  • Philosophy on training 0:41:15
  • Structuring approach; short to long or long to short 0:42:28
  • Limiting Factor outside Olympic committee 0:59:22
  • 8 limiting factors 1:03:39
  • Counteracting early specialization 1:04:21
  • Randy Huntington 1:12:58
  • Rolf’s Programme development 1:15:45
  • The challenges of language barrier and using Interpreters 1:25:15
  • Difference between single and team sport athletes 1:29:13
  • Main Characteristics of Chinese 1:34:42
  • How do you get personal without interpreter 1:43:11
  • Communication as a Coach 1:46:12
  • Continual learning throughout career 1:54:43
  • Developing peak velocity concept 2:02:15
  • Closing comments 2:09:48

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Episode 7

Mike & Brooker welcome Aaron Wellman on this weeks show. Wellman is the current senior assistant athletic director at Indiana University. Previously Wellman led strength & conditioning at the New York Giants, University of Michigan, San Diego State University, and Ball State University. As well as his vast experience, Wellman holds two Masters degrees and a PhD. We hope you enjoy this conversation with a true leader in the industry, our good friend, Aaron Wellman.

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