Podcast Episodes

Applying Elite Training Science to All Athletes With HYCYS Coach Björn Geesmann

Season 6 Episode 5

Björn Geesman is a German-based sports scientist and coach. He is also the CEO of HYCYS coaching company and co-founder of power & pace. He works with pro triathletes Patrick Lange and Kat Matthews, …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

How to Utilize Running Power Metrics With Dr. Will O'Connor

Season 6 Episode 4

Dr. Will O'Connor takes us through the nuances of using running power in training. Will and Dirk get into the scientific side of power meters, discuss the accuracy and data consistency from devices l…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Olympic Champion Kristin Armstrong: Navigating an Era of Wearables, Data & Social Platforms

Season 6 Episode 3

Kristin Armstrong talks coaching strategies in a data-driven world filled with wearables and social platforms. With the advancement of technology and platforms, there is a growing tension between pos…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Exploring Joe Friel's 40-Year Coaching Evolution

Season 6 Episode 2

In this episode, we have none other than Joe Friel, a legendary figure in the world of endurance coaching. As the co-founder of TrainingPeaks and author of several seminal books on athletic training,…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How Sociology of Sport Impacts Coaching With Brian Gearity

Season 6 Episode 1

In this episode, Dr. Brian Gearity, professor and director of the Master of Arts Sport Coaching program at the University of Denver, talks with Dirk Friel about the intersection of sociology and coac…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Building Strength and Durability in Endurance Athletes With Chris Lee

Season 5 Episode 12

Dirk Friel digs into Chris' approach to strength training. His philosophy is underpinned by thorough body movement assessments, identifying and targeting an athlete's limiters, and a belief in the vi…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Youth Development and Age-Appropriate Progression With Lance Watson

Season 5 Episode 11

In this episode, Lance and Dirk discuss the importance of cultivating a multidimensional sports foundation for young athletes before zeroing in on a particular sport. Hear about the upsides of a mixe…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Triathlon Offseason Training Secrets With Mike Ricci

Season 5 Episode 10

Mike Ricci, founder and head coach at D3 Multisport and After 40 Reboot, joins the CoachCast this month to talk all things triathlon offseason. Mike shares several tips that any athlete can do to tak…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

What Coaches & Athletes Should Know About the Business of Endurance Coaching

Season 5 Episode 9

Whether you're a coach looking to navigate the business landscape or an athlete considering hiring a coach, this episode offers valuable insights and perspectives from seasoned professionals.

Three di…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

The Intersection of Cycling & Sailing: Ben Day's Journey to the America's Cup

Season 5 Episode 8

The physical demands of cyclists and cyclors take center stage in this episode of the CoachCast. Ben Day, a retired pro cyclist and head performance coach of the American Magic team, shares his insig…

Published on 2 years ago