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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You're Not Eating Enough Protein (Here’s Why It Matters for Recomping & Muscle Gain)

In this video, I break down why tracking your macronutrients (especially protein) is a simple but powerful tool for understanding your nutrition.

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Masterclass: Fueling, Recovery, Mental Performance & Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) Training

Inside this private training, Adam Ringler distills years of applied sport science, performance coaching, and real-world experience into a focused curriculum designed for former competitive athletes who are ready to take their performance seriously again.

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No One’s Coming to Save You: How Former Athletes Can Build Consistency Without Motivation

In this episode, we talk straight about the hard part no one tells former athletes: how to build consistency when motivation is gone.

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Discipline Burnout Is Real: Why Former Athletes Feel Exhausted (And What to Do About It)

In this video, I explore why the “discipline equals freedom” mindset can backfire after your playing days are over, especially when the stakes change but your approach doesn’t.

Decoding Excellence

#071 - What I’m Reading, Watching, Buying, Doing, and Listening To

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm sharing a handful of the things that have been grabbing my attention lately—from what I'm reading to what I'm watching, buying, doing, and listening to.

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Coaching Beyond the Playbook

Explore college strength and conditioning coaching that inspires athletic excellence, fuses innovative training with tradition, and mentors athletes to unlock their full potential.

#070 - Optimizing Basketball Performance: Workload Monitoring, Travel Training, and Adaptability

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I’m diving into the intricacies of workload monitoring and athlete preparation, particularly for basketball players.

#069 - The Turbulent Times in Collegiate Athletics & Building the Former Athlete Society

‌In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics.

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The Former Athlete Society: Bridging the Gap Between College Athletics and Life Beyond Sports

Leaving college athletics isn’t just about retiring the jersey—it’s about entering a world without the structure & goals that shaped you. The Former Athlete Society Skool Community is here to help former college athletes channel their drive and thrive in life beyond sports.

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Understanding Force Plate Testing in Basketball

What’s All the Buzz About? Ever wonder how the world's best basketball players always seem to defy gravity, exploding off the court for jaw-dropping dunks or shifting direction on a dime? Picture this: The clock’s ticking down, and your favorite player—let’s say someone like

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Building Stronger Athletes Through Collaboration: The Power of Teamwork in Collegiate Strength and Conditioning

Athletes need more than just numbers on a screen; they need facilities, programs, and teams that respond to their specific needs, pushing them towards greatness while maintaining their health and wellness.

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Harnessing the Power of Sport Analytics in Collegiate Coaching

Modern day analysts, who aid coaches in planning for peak performance, often stress the importance of integrating analytics with coaching strategies rather than producing reports that are full of high-level concepts and not connected to actionable plans.

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Treating your Strength & Conditioning Program like a Tech Startup

"By treating your strength and conditioning program like a startup incubator, you create a dynamic environment where innovation thrives"

#068 - Advice I’d Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago

In this episode of The Decoding Excellence Show, I delve into my recent article, Advice I'd Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago, inspired by conversations with young strength and conditioning interns.

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Blue Light & Performance Outcomes

There are safe ways to use technology and still achieve quality sleep; and student-athletes need to understand the broader influences on recovery.

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Advice I’d Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago

I've reached a point where I feel confident in my role as a strength and conditioning coach, so I thought it would be fun to share some advice with the idea of “what would have gotten me to this point faster?”

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12 Essential Realities for Coaches and Athletes to Embrace for Success

This article delves into 12 essential realities that, while often uncomfortable to acknowledge, are crucial for achieving sustained success and fulfillment in sports.

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Coach's Schedule, Administrator's Schedule

Time blocking can be a useful tool for estimating the time needed to complete a task and can help you to stay on track and avoid overcommitting yourself.

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The Cognitive Benefits of Weightlifting: A Coach's Perspective

In this article, I delve into the science behind weightlifting’s cognitive benefits, particularly as it pertains to brain health in various populations, including the elderly.

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A Performance Coach's Guide to Reducing Dopamine Dependency; Starting with Your iPhone

If you're aiming to reduce your screen time and embrace digital minimalism without relinquishing your smartphone entirely, this guide offers promising solutions.

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The Secret Weapon for Explosive Strength and Power

Post-activation potentiation training techniques offers a scientifically-backed method to enhance explosive strength and power.

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Applying Bayesian Methodologies to Strength & Conditioning Coaching

Bayesian modeling, often overlooked in the realm of Athletics, Coaching, and Strength & Conditioning, holds great promise for optimizing training strategies. It diverges from traditional approaches, offering unique advantages.

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Igniting the Inner Flame: Beyond Motivation, Unlocking Student-Athlete Potential

What if the the concept of "motivating" student-athletes is the first barrier we need to break through - in order to successfully "guide" them?

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From Past to Future: Predicting and Preventing Challenges in Strength and Conditioning Coaching

"This shift from reactive to proactive coaching requires a willingness to step back and engage in a process of predictive analysis. This involves gathering data and insights from various perspectives to form informed hypotheses about potential future challenges."

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#067 - 10 Hard Truths About Coaching in the World of Athletics

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing the recent article I wrote titled 10 Hard Truths for Coaching in the World of Athletics