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Monthly Musings with Adam Ringler

Welcome to the August 9, 2025 edition of Monthly Musings with Adam Ringler — where I share the books, shows, gear, routines, and music that have caught my eye this month. Think of it as a snapshot of what’s been inspiring, entertaining, and fueling me lately.

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A microdose of interesting things

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Key Takeaways
• Summer testing data turns into asymmetry risk profiles and six-week progress charts: numbers tell stories if you read them.
• Breaks matter for coaches too. A little time apart keeps the coach-athlete relationship healthy before a seven-month season.
• Frictionless systems win: a bigger coffee mug, a rotating audio lineup, and journaling prompts that live in your pocket.

What I'm Reading:

Vald Performance Reports & Asymmetry Profiles

I’ll be honest — I’m still chipping away at In the Words of Buddha, but this week my eyes are buried in Vald Performance reports. We just wrapped summer testing with Women’s Basketball, and now comes the deep dive into the data. First stop: updating each athlete’s asymmetry risk profile so I can pinpoint the biomechanics most in need of attention. Next, I’ll chart the progress — both individually and as a team — over the last six weeks. Given how ruthlessly we’ve attacked the weight room, I’m expecting big jumps in CMJ, IMTP, NordBord, ForceFrame, quad extension strength, and more. Numbers don’t lie… but they do tell stories, and I’m here to read them.

How Does Adam Turn Summer Testing Data Into Action?

Two steps. First, update each athlete's asymmetry risk profile from the Vald Performance reports to pinpoint the biomechanics most in need of attention. Second, chart individual and team progress over the last six weeks across CMJ, IMTP, NordBord, ForceFrame, and quad extension strength. Numbers do not lie, but they do tell stories, and the job is to read them.

What I'm Watching:

SEC Football: Any Given Saturday

I’m nearly done with my Last Dance rewatch (yes, I’m savoring it), but football season is calling. Netflix just dropped SEC Football: Any Given Saturday, and as a basketball guy, I find the football world fascinating. The pace, the culture, the energy — it’s like visiting another country without leaving campus. Some of you probably live this every weekend; I’m just here on the outside, taking notes and admiring the grind.

What I've Bought:

YETI 24 oz Camp Mug

You know my YETI obsession runs deep. My trusty 14 oz camp mug has been my ride-or-die for years, but this week I upgraded to the 24 oz version. Ten extra ounces might not sound like a big deal, but when coffee is basically your love language, that’s ten ounces of pure joy. Right now, my new mug is in the dishwasher, so I’m sipping from the “old” one and already dreaming of our future together. This thing is built for long mornings, short nights, and everything in between.

What I'm Doing:

Enjoying the Calm Before the Storm

Summer training is wrapped, fall semester hasn’t started yet, and for a brief moment, I get to breathe. These short breaks are just as important for us as they are for the athletes — a little time apart keeps the relationship healthy. Because once the season starts, it’s seven straight months of planes, buses, hotels, and the kind of proximity that tests even the best of us. Right now, I’m soaking in the quiet… because I know what’s coming.

Why Does Adam Enjoy The "Calm Before The Storm"?

Once the season starts, it is seven straight months of planes, buses, and hotels. A short break between summer training and fall semester gives both staff and athletes room to breathe. A little time apart keeps the relationship healthy, so the grind of the season does not wear it down.

What I'm Listening To:

Nine Inch Nails – Industrial Rock Detox

The weight room soundtrack lately has been heavy on NBA YoungBoy’s MASA — great energy, but sometimes I need a palate cleanser. This week I’ve been dipping back into some old-school Nine Inch Nails. Trent Reznor’s industrial rock just hits different: dark, gritty, and oddly energizing. It’s the perfect soundtrack for clearing your head while still keeping a little edge.

Alright, that’s my week in five snapshots.
If you’ve got a killer mug recommendation, a Netflix binge I can’t miss, or a band that’s been your latest escape, shoot it my way. We’re all just trying to find the little things that keep us fired up.

Until next time—stay consistent, stay curious.
— Adam

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Audio Information Delivered to your Ears

Decoding Excellence

In this special “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show, I’m hitting record during one of my Zone 2 ruck walks—raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.

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What Is The Cardio Chats Podcast Edition?

Adam hit record during a Zone 2 ruck walk for a special edition of the Decoding Excellence Show: raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. Sometimes the best ideas come mid-stride, no studio required.

Publications

Articles, Podcasts, & More Content

Aerobic Conditioning in Women’s Basketball: A Deep Dive for Coaches & Practitioners
You’re leaving performance on the table if your off-season conditioning still relies on guesswork. This breakdown shows exactly how to build an aerobic engine for women’s basketball that fuels explosive play, outlasts opponents, and stacks wins—without wasting time.
Adam RinglerAdam Ringler
Optimize Athlete Sleep & Recovery: Screen Time, Blue Light & Nighttime Supplements for Performance
In this deep post, we explore why evening screen use isn’t just a habit—it’s a silent disruptor of athlete recovery. From dorm-room scrolls to tablet film sessions on the road, screens trigger biological responses that erode sleep depth, hormonal balance, and readiness.
Adam RinglerAdam Ringler
Creatine, Sleep, Social Circles & More: 5 Tactical Q&A’s for Former Athletes Getting Back in Shape
Former athletes: This new 60-min Q&A covers creatine, modifying lifts when you’re sore, deep sleep tips, healthy fats that actually work, and what to do when friends always want to drink. Tactical, simple, and immediately usable.
Adam RinglerAdam Ringler

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