Adam Ringler

Adam Ringler, MS, SCCC, CSCS is a hard working, loyal, and competitive Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Colorado. Born on Television, Raised by wolves.

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Former Athletes' Q&A: Tackling Knee Pain, Carb Cycling, Sleep Challenges, Recovery & Mental Ruts

In this Q&A video, Coach Adam Ringler answers real-world questions from former college athletes on knee pain during training, carb cycling, sleep challenges with a newborn, recovery tools like HotBox, and breaking out of mental ruts—offering tactical, relatable advice to stay consistent.

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Life After College Sports: Building Structure, Nutrition, and Wellness

This accountability session dives into real-world tactics former athletes can use to rebuild structure, sharpen discipline, and stay consistent with training and nutrition.

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Data Architectures in Athlete Management Systems (AMS)

Explore the key differences between data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses in athlete management systems. Learn how platforms like Smartabase, Kitman Labs, Edge10, and Apollo structure data—and when to buy vs. build your own solution. Perfect for sport scientists and data pros.

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Life After Sports: Building a New Routine for Former Athletes

In this video, Adam answers five tactical questions from former athletes on rebuilding structure, managing energy, staying consistent with training and nutrition, overcoming mental burnout, and finding new purpose after college sports. Practical strategies and relatable advice throughout.

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RSI-Modified Explained: What It Tells Us About Fatigue in Women’s Basketball | Using ForceDecks

Learn how RSI-modified, measured with Vald’s ForceDecks, helps track neuromuscular fatigue and readiness in women’s basketball. We break down jump height, contraction time, and what rising or falling RSI-mod really means for athlete performance and recovery.

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5 Hard Truths Former Athletes Need to Hear About Consistency After College

In this week’s Accountability Call, I break down five new principles you’ve probably never heard before—designed specifically for ex-athletes who want to regain structure, discipline, and performance in their day-to-day life.

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The Coaching Curve in Collegiate Strength and Conditioning

What happens when you stop chasing the perfect S&C program and instead start chasing better execution, cleaner effort, and more honest communication? Find out.

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Rebuilding Discipline: 5 Strategies Every Former Athlete Needs

Learn how to reframe your identity, design a supportive environment, implement micro-habits, prioritize recovery, and cultivate a growth mindset. Tap into your inner athlete and thrive in this new chapter.

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Why I Built This Guide: Performance Isn’t Just Training

Elite performance isn’t just built under the bar. It’s shaped by what athletes do in the 22 hours they’re not training. This blog post is a synthesis of MANY episodes, reframed for strength coaches and athletes.

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#72 - 4 Mindset Shifts Every Former Athlete Needs to Hear

I break down four of the most common (and crucial) questions I hear from former athletes navigating life after sport. Whether you're in the gym, on a walk, or commuting—this is your reset button. Listen in. Take notes. Let’s get better.

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4 Mindset Shifts Every Former Athlete Needs To Hear

I break down four crucial mindset and lifestyle shifts every former athlete needs to make in order to stay sharp in the real world.

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New Accountability Video: 4 Mindset Shifts To Help You Stay Consistent

If you’ve ever felt stuck, inconsistent, or like you're not living up to your potential post-sports—this one’s for you.

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How Former Athletes Can Stay Consistent Without a Coach or Team | 4 Daily Habits That Work

This call covers 4 new mindset and behavior strategies that help bridge the gap between your old life as an athlete and your new life as a high-performing adult.

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How Former Athletes Can Stay Consistent Without a Coach or Team | 4 Daily Habits That Work

We tackle four fresh mindset and behavior shifts that former athletes can use to stay dialed in—even without the team, structure, or coaching staff.

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Why You Feel Unmotivated, Bloated, and Tired — Former Athlete Q&A

This week on the Former Athlete Society’s Thursday Q&A, I answer five real questions from former college athletes trying to stay consistent with their training and nutrition. We cover:

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Former Athletes: How to Rebuild Discipline When Life Gets Busy

In this Accountability Call, we’re getting real about the messy middle — where life after sport collides with our desire to stay disciplined and healthy.

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Former College Athletes: Don’t Train Like You're 20 — Avoid Pain, Train Smarter

In this video, we talk about the biggest mistake aging athletes make: ramping up intensity and volume too fast, thinking they can still train like they used to. The truth is, your brain remembers your peak—but your joints, tendons, and soft tissues might need a little reintroduction.

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Still Achy? Still Hungry? Still Comparing Yourself? Let’s Talk About It.

In this week’s Questions & Answers video, I answer five fresh questions from the Former Athlete Society—zero repeats, all real.

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How to Stay on Track After Sports: Real Talk for Former Athletes

Former athletes know the struggle—no more coaches, no more team, no more structure. So how do you stay consistent with training, nutrition, and mindset in the real world?

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Steps vs. Conditioning: Why Walking Isn't Enough

This is for the athlete in you that still wants to feel—and perform—like an athlete.

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The 5 Pillars of Peak Performance: Fuel, Train, Recover, Repeat

Whether you're trying to train like an athlete again—or just feel like one—this session gives you a roadmap for how to build your body and mind with purpose.

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You Don’t Need More Motivation—You Need THIS Instead (Accountability Call)

This isn’t recycled motivational fluff—this is real talk about friction control, anchor routines, retraining your palate, and why chasing aesthetics is fragile.

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How Former Athletes Can Stay Strong, Lean, and Competitive After College

I break down how former athletes can stay strong, lean, and competitive—without burning out or wasting time on the wrong approach.

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Why You Should Foam Roll EVERY DAY (Performance & Recovery Benefits)

Foam rolling isn’t just some warm-up trend—it’s a game-changer for both pre-exercise performance and post-exercise recovery.

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The Accountability System That Actually Works for Former Athletes

Former athletes know the struggle—no more set schedules, no coaches keeping you accountable, and the constant feeling of “starting over.” In this video, we break down: