The Decoding Excellence Show

Conversations with the coaches and specialists behind elite performance.

Adam Ringler sits down with elite coaches, athletes, and performance specialists on training, sport science, leadership, and what it takes to get better at your craft. Get the free Coaching Toolkit and NEW episodes in your inbox.

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Episode 001: Matt Shadeed on Leadership and Staff Development
The first episode. Leadership, staff development, and learning from mistakes with Arkansas State S&C director Matt Shadeed.
Episode 002: Brett Bartholomew on Conscious Coaching
Conscious coaching and athlete buy-in with Brett Bartholomew, one of the most influential voices in coaching.
Episode 009: Nick Littlehales on Sleep as a Performance Pillar
Elite sleep coach Nick Littlehales on why sleep is the foundation of performance.

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#053 - Matthew Johnson

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm speaking with Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning for Butler University, my good friend, Matthew Johnson.

#050 - Performance Titles: Do We Even Have a Clue?

I'm discussing Martin Buchheit's article "The Noble Ranks of Performance Roles - Who's a king - who's a duke?". In addition, I discuss what titles, roles, and responsibilities really mean within High Performance Athletics. Later in the show, I expand on the direction of our industry.