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Raising Death Resistant Kids
Coach Mike shares the story of how his son Nicholas went from being one of the smallest kids in his friend group to stepping onto the high school foo…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Barbell Doesn’t Care Who You Are
In this episode of the Mighty Oak Athletic Podcast, Michael Ockrim shares his personal journey of discovering strength training as a teenager at Fenw…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Most Important Lesson the Weights Will Ever Teach You
In this episode, we break down the Mighty Oak Athletic essay “Under the Bar”—exploring how the barbell teaches discipline, grit, and life skills that…
7 months, 1 week ago
Strong to Be Useful
We dive into the powerful story of Rick Rescorla—the 9/11 hero who saved thousands of lives through relentless preparation and calm leadership. We br…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Activity vs. Productivity
Are you just working out—or actually getting stronger? In this episode, we break down the difference between activity and productivity in the gym. Le…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Ne Zha's Gym
What happens when a legendary Chinese rebel collides with the weight room? In this episode of the Mighty Oak Athletic Podcast, we break down the late…
8 months ago
Parents, Your Parking Lot Phone Habit Is Making You Weak
Why are so many parents scrolling in the parking lot while their kids crush workouts inside Mighty Oak Athletic? We dive into his latest tough-love e…
8 months, 1 week ago
Fix the Biggest Mistake in Youth Sports
Dive into the real reason young athletes are struggling with overuse injuries—and it’s not just too much playing time. We’ll break down the science-b…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Brain Behind the Movement
Mighty Oak Athletic Podcast S2:E44 - The Brain Behind the Movement: What Janda Taught Us About Performance and Injury Risk
The Bus Ride Wake‑Up Call
Ja…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Comeback Kid and the Ancient Coach
Philostratus wrote Gymnasticus nearly 1,800 years ago—but the training truths inside hit harder than a front‑squat PR. In this episode, Coach Mike an…
9 months ago