Adam Ringler

Director of Performance, Indiana Fever | Architect of Human Performance | Applied Sport Science | Strength & Conditioning

Leadership Featured

The Director's Notebook: Building a System That Survives the Season

Every performance director has a plan in April. Almost none of them survive until October unchanged. That is not a failure of planning. That is the job. The hardest call I make each year is not about sets and reps. It is about building a performance system agile enough to

Career Development

A New Chapter: Headed to Indiana

What drew me here is the chance to build. A performance department is a system of people, standards, and decisions, and I get to shape all three from the ground up: how we train, how we measure, how we communicate, and how the pieces fit together on a daily basis.

Blog Featured

Closing a Chapter at Colorado

Nearly a decade at Colorado shaped a journey built on relationships, resilience, and unseen work. From early mornings to hard seasons, the impact of athletes and staff made it more than a job

Stone Update #015 | Better Run, From the Margins

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #014 | Unwilling to Hide

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

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Accountability

How to Stay Fit, Focused, and Accountable During a Demanding Season (Latest YouTube Accountability Call)

An Accountability Call for former athletes navigating busy seasons. We cover enjoyable cardio, social accountability, travel productivity, restaurant nutrition discipline, and recognizing when motivation dips signal a needed training deload.

Stone Update #013 | Back to the Kid in the Computer Room

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #012 Opening the Process

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #011 Reps Over Perfection

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #010 Hitting the Wall

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

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Masterplan Q&A: Tackling Real Problems with Real World Solutions

Former Athlete Q&A covering calorie clarity, winter hydration, staying active in snow, improving sleep, and rebuilding training structure. Practical strategies former athletes can use immediately to feel stronger, healthier, and more in control again.

Stone Update #009 Shipped Beats Perfect

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #008 The Humbling Saga of a Re-Release

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #007 As Polished as a Dull Rock

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #006 Delays and Decisions

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #005 More At Bats, Less Perfection

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #004 Learning By Repetition

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

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Accountability

Former Athlete Accountability Call: 5 High-Performance Strategies You Need Right Now

A candid accountability call for former athletes rebuilding discipline after sport. This video covers inspiration, productivity, hydration strategy, training durability, and why structure matters once the team environment is gone.

Stone Update #003 Shipping It Anyway 💿

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #002 The Kick Drum Betrayed Me

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #001 Compression Is Black Magic

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

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Questions & Answers

5 Lessons Every Former Athlete Needs to Hear: Training Smarter, Eating Better, and Staying Consistent as You Age

From fish oil essentials to fasted cardio, meal timing strategies, hydration fundamentals, and making cardio enjoyable again — this session gives Former Athletes clear, practical guidance to train smarter and feel better every day.

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Accountability

The Former Athlete Blueprint: Rebuilding Accountability, Discipline, Purpose, and Momentum After Sport

A deep accountability session for former athletes rebuilding identity, discipline, structure, and purpose after sport. Learn how to regain momentum, rediscover challenge, and reconnect with the version of yourself you thought you lost.

Decoding Excellence Featured

#084 - Data Without Dogma: Rethinking Wearables, Workloads, and Return-to-Play

In this Cardio Talk episode, I break down how most coaches misuse wearables and workload data. Using a return-to-play case study, I show how to turn raw metrics into real decisions that guide recovery, readiness, and performance — making data simple, actionable, and athlete-centered.

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Questions & Answers

5 Questions Every Former Athlete Needs to Ask (and the Honest Answers You Won’t Find on Social Media)

Most people don’t hate training — they hate doing it wrong. This week’s Q&A covers how to make cardio enjoyable, balance macros during a cut, pick the right equipment, simplify supplements, and build consistency that lasts.