Author Archives: Mike Guadango

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 6

Devin McCourty joins the boys this week on the Mike & Brooker show. Devin is a 3 x Super Bowl Champion, 2 x Pro-Bowl and part of the New England Patriots All-Decade team. A true professional from humble beginnings, Devin has had an outstanding career with the Patriots since 2010 after a challenging youth. Please enjoy listening to this class act, not only an inspiring sportsman but also a philanthropist and genuine great guy, we are proud to present, Devin McCourty.

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Episode 5

This week Mike and Brooker are joined by Anthony Piroli – the Head Strength & Conditioning coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Organisation. Anthony previously led S&C at Mississippi State and spent three seasons working as assistant to Buddy Morris at the Arizona Cardinals.

  • Intro – 0:00:18
  • Nootropics with Joe Rogan – 0:02:32
  • Sauna / Training – 0:05:22
  • Anthony Piroli – Guest speaker joins – 0:10:55
  • Work background – 0:11:02
  • Development as a strength coach – 0:14:19
  • Job with Mississippi State – 0:16:23
  • Personal relationship/support – 0:16:43
  • Owning a facility – 0:18:20
  • Leaving ownership of facility – 0:20:13
  • Money in training teams – 0:23:04
  • Meeting Buddy and James – 0:24:43
  • STATIC from Mic 0:28:49
  • STATIC Gone 0:32:01
  • Difference between Buddy and James – 0:32:48
  • Coming to NY – 0:33:50
  • Go to’s – 0:35:51
  • Knowing the game – 0:39:12
  • Watching the game/players – 0:43:56
  • Context is everything – 0:44:48
  • Barbell tracking – 0:48:14
  • Communicating with private sector – 0:50:59
  • Tracking – 0:53:48
  • Programme Management – 1:03:12
  • Wearing a lot of hats – 1:11:04
  • End of guest speaker – 1:13:12
  • Who is Buddy Morris? – 1:17:12

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Episode 4

Show Notes & Time Stamps:

Mike and Brooker go back and forth discussing all things health and performance. This conversation goes over some nutrition, training and current events. No formal structure, just a conversation between good friends, we hope you enjoy.

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Episode 3

Show Notes & Timestamps:

  • 00:00 How to talk to certain personalities and be an effective communicator
  • 7:00 How perception plays into interpretation
  • 9:23 We are not all logical
  • 12:41 Negotiations
  • 16:00 Empathy vs compassion
  • 22:00 Be tough to the cause be kind to the people
  • 29:25 How to convince someone to change their mind
  • 38:48 How do you influence someone’s behaivior
  • 39:28 How ya Doin
  • 49:45 We’re in constant search of the next buzz
  • 57:25 Mindfulness
  • 1:04:54 Remedy vs inoculation
  • 1:16:05 Perception of superbowl
  • 1:24:25 Chop wood carry water
  • 1:25:55 Nature Benefits

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Episode 2

Show Notes & Timestamps:

What’s the name of your podcast 00:00:06
Introduction to who you guys are – Mike:  0:1:35
Online classes                               0:3:38
Introduction to who you are – Alex: 0:6:23
Timeline of Alex :                           0:10:38
Mike choice of TCM:                     0:35:09
Mike time line:                               0:39:58
What will you use going forward      0:48:56
Physical performance/holistic performance  0:55:20
Preparing guys for practice             1:04:55
Not Married to one thought being open  1:15:00
Looking at the long term                        1:17:14
Impact of compounding                         1:23:12

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