
Inner Athlete Podcast
Inner Athlete Performance Pty Ltd
The Inner Athlete Podcast is were we discuss all things youth athlete development and youth mentoring for parents, coaches, and youth athletes. Each week Trent and the team present new topics. We discuss areas on how we can best support youth athletes in terms of their physical preparation for competition, developing habits to create long-term success, return to training from injury, overcoming physical, delving deeper into the preparation of some of our athletes, and much more... Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the release of weekly episodes.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Inner Athlete Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Inner Athlete Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Inner Athlete Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ep. 83 - Success Tips For Youth Swimmers From An Australian Olympic Coach
Inner Athlete Podcast
05/29/24 • 32 min
Trent speaks with Ian Pope, former Olympic Games Swimming Coach and current Head Coach of Melbourne Swimming Club.
Ian has an illustrious career in Australian Swimming, having coached numerous youth swimmers to the elite stage including Olympic medallists. Ian and Trent speak about how parents and coaches of young swimmers can best support and prepare their athletes throughout the competitive season whilst balancing their own academic, social and physical health.
Ian shares his personal anecdotes and experience providing valuable insights into swimmer development, recovery and nutrition/hydration.
To find more information about the Inner Athlete Youth Athlete Development Course, click the link https://inner-athlete.com.au/courses
To improve your young athlete's sporting success, book your FREE Consultation today: [email protected]
Get immediate access to "A Parent's Guide to Avoiding the Top 3 Problems Facing Young Athletes today".

Ep. 28 - Predicting Fitness Trends for Youth Athletes in 2023
Inner Athlete Podcast
01/25/23 • 17 min
Head Strength Coach and Founder of Inner Athlete Trent Pirihi and Osteopath, Chris Reeves discuss what they forsee happening for youth athletes and the fitness industry for 2023 and beyond. They'll discuss their predictions for kids participating in local sport, fitness and health in the school setting and the returning to normality after interrupted lives in 2020 and 2022.
To improve your sporting success, book your FREE Consultation today: [email protected]
Get immediate access to "A Parent's Guide to Avoiding the Top 3 Problems Facing Young Athletes today".
https://bit.ly/3453EzS

Ep. 25 - *SPECIAL* Overrated / Underrated Controversial Fitness Trends
Inner Athlete Podcast
12/14/22 • 59 min
In this week's special roundtable episode, head coach Trent chats with Matt and Dave about fitness trends and fads they've seen in the industry. They each give their own "overrated" or "underrated" opinion on each of these trends and whether they are useful, or plain rubbish. This episode is full of controversy as the coaches debate their verdicts - but sure to leave you with some interesting thinking points when approaching your next training session.
To improve your sporting success, book your FREE Consultation today: [email protected]
Get immediate access to "A Parent's Guide to Avoiding the Top 3 Problems Facing Young Athletes today".
https://bit.ly/3453EzS

Ep. 21 - How Running Technique Affects A Young Athlete's Sporting Performance
Inner Athlete Podcast
11/16/22 • 19 min
Head strength coach, Trent chats with Head of Education, Nathan about how junior athletes can become uncoordinated in their running as they go through puberty and growth spurts. They go through what to look out for, how to fix it and why investing in learning running technique is important for youth athletes when aspiring for athletic success.
To improve your sporting success, book your FREE Consultation today: [email protected]
Get immediate access to "A Parent's Guide to Avoiding the Top 3 Problems Facing Young Athletes today".
https://bit.ly/3453EzS

Ep. 110 Wisconsin's Unique Approach to Maximising Training for Swimmers
Inner Athlete Podcast
02/26/25 • 19 min
Join host Trent as he sits down with Billy Breider to dive into the unique strength and conditioning philosophy at the University of Wisconsin.
They’ll explore the training methodologies, athlete development strategies, and performance insights that set Wisconsin apart in the world of collegiate swimming.
Whether you're a coach, athlete, or sports performance enthusiast, this episode offers a deep dive into how science, innovation, and culture shape elite-level swimming success.
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Ep. 94 - Pathways to College Sports: Guiding Youth Athletes to Success
Inner Athlete Podcast
08/21/24 • 29 min
In this week’s episode, Trent is joined by Jaime Hernandez, a Senior Athletic Performance Coach at the University of Arizona. Jaime brings a wealth of experience across various sports, including basketball, volleyball, tennis, cross country, track and field, hockey, and golf.
Trent and Jaime delve into his journey into the college athletics sector, compare athletic development approaches between Australia and the USA, and explore Jaime's philosophy on athletic preparation and success.
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Ep. 59 - How Female Youth Athletes Can Succeed In Their Sport
Inner Athlete Podcast
10/11/23 • 35 min
Inner Athlete Head Coach, Trent Pirihi speaks with Melbourne Demons AFLW Strength & Power Coach, Josh Keily.
Josh has extensive experience with developing successful youth female athletes both in the private and professional settings.
Trent and Josh discuss how female youth athletes can maximise their performance through strength and conditioning, dispelling myths around “getting big” from weight training, proper nutrition for performance and how to prepare for the demands of female sport and prevent injury.
This is a great episode for any parent, coach or female athlete looking to maximise their athletic performance.
To find more information about the Inner Athlete Youth Athlete Development Course, click the link
https://inner-athlete.com.au/services...
To improve your young athlete's sporting success, book your FREE Consultation today: [email protected]
Get immediate access to "A Parent's Guide to Avoiding the Top 3 Problems Facing Young Athletes today".
https://bit.ly/3453EzS

Ep. 58 - How Parents Can Best Support Their Child in Sporting Success Part 2
Inner Athlete Podcast
10/04/23 • 29 min
Trent Pirihi, Head Coach and Founder of Inner Athlete and Nathan Parnham discuss:
- dealing with parents who place large pressures and expectations on their child to succeed.
- if exercises should be used as punishment at training.
- how families play a role in developing and supporting the growth of the individual before the athlete.
- developing independent and resilient humans in and out of the sporting arena.
- Nathan’s controversial social media posts
This episode is invaluable for coaches, parents, teachers, allied health and professionals who work with youth athletes
To find more about Nathan and his book 'The Sporting Parent', find him on https://www.nathanparnham.com/
To find more information about the Inner Athlete Youth Athlete Development Course, click the link
https://inner-athlete.com.au/services...
To improve your young athlete's sporting success, book your FREE Consultation today: [email protected]
Get immediate access to "A Parent's Guide to Avoiding the Top 3 Problems Facing Young Athletes today".
https://bit.ly/3453EzS

Ep. 49 - The Importance of Strength Training for The Student Athlete
Inner Athlete Podcast
07/05/23 • 19 min
In this week’s episode, Trent is joined with Head of Strength and Conditioning at Brighton Grammar, Ian Miller to discuss the role of strength and conditioning in successful student athletes. They’ll discuss the importance of balancing recovery with their training, academic and social life.
They’ll also go through why investing in a strength coach is critical for continued success for athletes pursuing a career in elite sport
A great episode for students, aspiring junior athletes and parents
To find more information about the Inner Athlete Youth Athlete Development Course, click the link
https://inner-athlete.com.au/services...
To improve your young athlete's sporting success, book your FREE Consultation today: [email protected]
Get immediate access to "A Parent's Guide to Avoiding the Top 3 Problems Facing Young Athletes today".
https://bit.ly/3453EzS

Ep. 70 - How To Help Youth Athletes Reach Their Athletic Potential
Inner Athlete Podcast
02/22/24 • 20 min
This week, Head Coach Trent Pirihi is joined with Kosta Drak. Kosta has been in the industry for over 10 years and has trained many successful soccer, AFL and combat athletes.
They discuss the evolution of strength & conditioning over the last decade, how parents can best introduce their children to sport, how youth athletes can rise through the ranks to professional sport and the top three things athletes can do to maximise their sporting performance.
This episode contains many great lessons for youth athletes to excel and reach their athletic potential.
To find more information about the Inner Athlete Youth Athlete Development Course, click the link
https://inner-athlete.com.au/services/Youth-Athlete-Development-Course
To improve your young athlete's sporting success, book your FREE Consultation today: [email protected]
Get immediate access to "A Parent's Guide to Avoiding the Top 3 Problems Facing Young Athletes today".
https://bit.ly/3453EzS
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FAQ
How many episodes does Inner Athlete Podcast have?
Inner Athlete Podcast currently has 111 episodes available.
What topics does Inner Athlete Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Personal Training, Health & Fitness, Training, Strength, Power, Swimming, Podcasts and Sport.
What is the most popular episode on Inner Athlete Podcast?
The episode title 'Ep. 101 - How AFL Youth Athlete Development Programs Maximise Your Child's Sports Potential Pt. 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Inner Athlete Podcast?
The average episode length on Inner Athlete Podcast is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Inner Athlete Podcast released?
Episodes of Inner Athlete Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Inner Athlete Podcast?
The first episode of Inner Athlete Podcast was released on Jun 29, 2022.
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