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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#014 Katie Mark (Part 1)

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I am speaking with Sports Nutritionist and Owner of On Your Mark Nutrition, Katie Mark. Katie Mark, MS, MPH, (On Your Mark Nutrition) lives in Miami, Florida, where she trains

#013 Michael Mullin

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I am speaking with Michael Mullin, the owner of Integrative Rehab Training LLC. Michael is a clinically-based athletic trainer with over 25 years of experience in training and rehabilitation.

#012 Ryan Horn

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I am speaking with Coach Ryan Horn, Wake Forest's Director of Performance for Men's Basketball. Ryan and I discuss: * His journey into coaching * The lessons his

#011 Jorge Carvajal

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I am speaking with Jorge Carvajal, a performance coach and consultant who works with elite athletes. Jorge has trained athletes at places like the University of Florida, the University of

#010 Hamish Munro

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I am speaking with Hamish Munro, the U21 Sport Scientist/Strength and Conditioning Coach at Al Ahli Football Club Dubai. Hamish is a Sport Scientist, Fitness Coach and Strength and

#009 Nick Littlehales

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence show, I am speaking with Sleep Coach and author, Nick Littlehales. Nick is a leading industry expert with over 30 years experience in the world of sleep, sleeping habits, and product

#008 Greg Adamson

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence show, I am speaking with Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the University of Tennessee, Coach Greg Adamson. Coach Adamson to Tennessee after serving as the assistant strength and conditioning coach

#007 Dr. John Sullivan

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence show, I am speaking with Dr. John Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sport Psychologist. He has over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience, and for the

#006 Henry Barrera

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence show, I am speaking with Henry Barrera. Henry comes to Liberty from the state of Oregon, where he was a Performance Training Specialist at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton. While at

#005 Derek Salvador

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence show, I am speaking with Coach Derek Salvador. Derek is the Owner and Director of Sport Science at Athletic Solutions Inc., a company that specializes in strength and conditioning, athletic development