#95 Donnie Maib- Assistant AD Athletic Performance U. of Texas

07/29/20 • 90 min

In this episode, Sorinex's own Trey Zepeda sits down with one of his mentors, friends, and coaching legend, Donnie Maib.

Coach Maib is in his 23rd year of coaching and has been the Head Coach for Athletic Performance for Olympic Sports since 2011. Maib oversees all aspects of athletic performance efforts for all sports at the University of Texas with the exception of Men’s/Women’s Basketball and Football. He directly works with women’s volleyball and men’s tennis.

This episode digs into culture building, adapting as our athletes, and the times evolve. Staying true to the craft, honoring commitments, and improving the self, by tirelessly uplifting those around us. 00:00- Intro 4:00- Finding the Weightroom 7:10- Young Coaches Path Today 13:00- Maib Gets His Chance 16:30- Be Patient 22:00- How Was Training Done Before I Got Here 25:30- Going To Texas 29:45- Rocky Transitions 35:00- Lessons Learned 43:00- Athlete Relationship Building/Navigation 48:00- Automobile University- Up Your Knowledge 52:00- Family First 57:00- Monk Self 1:04:30- 3-5 Year Windows 1:10:30- What Are Pitfalls for New Coaches? 1:16:00- Texas Athletic Performance 1:27:30- Sign Off, and Contact Info

In this episode, Sorinex's own Trey Zepeda sits down with one of his mentors, friends, and coaching legend, Donnie Maib.

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#94 Cory Schlesinger-Head S&C Phoenix Suns

On this Episode of the "Be Legendary Podcast" by Sorinex, Brandon Lilly sits down with Phoenix Suns Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Cory Schlesinger. They discuss training through lockdown, the "Bubble" environment in Orlando for the NBA this season, as well as Cory's vision of making coaches, and athletes better, by removing old standards, and exploring new "corners" for development. Please give us 5 Stars, Leave a Comment, and Share!

Show Notes

0:00- Intro

2:30- Why the Kettlebell?

4:30- Getting Athletes Excited

8:00- Pushing Athletes to New Growth

11:15- Why the Status Quo?

15:30- Spinal Movement

19:00- Breaking down the self as an athlete

24:00- Upgrade your "Crayon Box"

26:30- Managing "The Bubble" in Orlando

33:30- Get Out of the Weight Room

35:30- Don't Train Weightlifters, Train Athletes

41:00- Managing Super Athletes through Metrics

44:00- Unique Movements for Players Progression

51:30- Tracking Data for Yourself via Tools

55:00- Idea Exchange via Work Experience

1:01:30- Mentors

1:07:30- Remove Brands of Thought

1:12:30- Training with Staff in the Bubble

1:17:00-Outro

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#96 Jack Carr- Author, Navy SEAL-Ret.

Bert Sorin sits down with, Ret. Navy SEAL, and N.Y. Times Best Selling Author Jack Carr. In this episode Jack shares his childhood experiences that shaped his military career, the military career that shaped his life as an author, and we take a good look at what makes him tick. Make sure to check out his series of books, "The Terminal List", "True Believer", and "Savage Son", visit his website at www.officialjackcarr.com, IG, Twitter, and Facebook @JackCarrUSA

0:00- Intro

5:00- Introduction to Life in the Military/SEALs

8:00- Generational Service

10:30- Global Powers

15:30- "Frogmen" and Football

20:00- Fitness after BUDS

27:00- Mindset/Raised Right

31:00- Martial Arts

36:30- Antagonists

45:30- War Movies

1:00:00- How We Were Raised/Raising Kids

1:09:45- HAM Radio