• Concurrent Training, Crossfit, and Community with ADAM KLINK | Ep. 76
    Aug 12 2025

    Check out Adam on socials! ⁨@TheAdamKlink⁩ @adamklink


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    On this week's episode of Coach Em Up, Tim Riley hosts Adam Klink! From battling concussions to revolutionizing fitness training, Adam shares his journey from college soccer goalkeeper to innovative fitness coach in this raw, unfiltered conversation. He breaks down his famous 5 minute mile 500 pound squat challenge and how it changed the hybrid athlete landscape.


    Adam opens up about the dark period after ending his soccer career, finding purpose through CrossFit, and eventually developing training methodologies that help everyday athletes set meaningful goals. We dive deep into the evolution of fitness trends, authentic community building, and the key principles that guide Adam's success. And stick around to find out why Adam moved away from coaching altogether...


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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Pragmatic Coaching, Skills vs Strength, and Softball with JOE PEDULLA | Ep. 75
    Aug 5 2025

    Check out Joe on socials! @pedullaperformance


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    Join Tim Riley for an insightful conversation with strength and conditioning expert Joe Pedulla on the Coach 'Em Up podcast! Joe shares his journey from overcoming diabetes to becoming a successful S&C coach, and provides actionable advice for coaches at all levels.


    Joe dives deep into training rotational athletes, managing cumulative fatigue, and the importance of pragmatism in coaching. Learn why focusing on what works practically rather than strict theory leads to better results, and how understanding your own coaching identity helps build stronger athlete relationships. Don't miss Joe's tips on finding balance between professional excellence and personal life, and his thoughts on what's overrated in the fitness industry today.


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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Training Celebrities & High Profile Clients with ERIC RAKOFSKY | Ep. 74
    Jul 29 2025

    Check out Eric on instagram! @ericrakofsky1


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    In this episode of Coach 'Em Up, Tim Riley sits down with Eric Rakofsky, a high-profile trainer who works with celebrities and business executives. Eric shares his journey from boxing in Brooklyn to building a successful training business in Austin, focusing on relationship-building over high-volume client turnover.


    Eric breaks down his unique retainer model, the realities of training high-profile clients, and the importance of emotional intelligence in coaching. He emphasizes that success in the fitness industry requires patience, genuine care for clients, and creating value beyond just technical expertise.


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    59 mins
  • How to Get 100k Followers Overnight with DYLAN SHANNON | Ep. 73
    Jul 22 2025

    Look for Dylan on socials! @dylan_shannon @_dylanshannon


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    Tim Riley and Zack Zillner welcome Dylan Shannon to the Coach 'Em Up Podcast. Dylan shares his incredible journey from 450 followers to now almost 200K in just 15 months, crediting this very podcast as his inspiration.


    They dive deep into Dylan's background in rugby and strength training, his career progression, and the development of his PowerJacked training methodology. The conversation tackles overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of consistent content creation, and how embracing authenticity has led to partnerships with major fitness companies.


    This episode is packed with actionable advice for coaches and content creators at any stage, emphasizing that perfect is the enemy of good and that the greatest opportunities come to those who start before they feel ready.


    Don't forget to subscribe! Dylan subscribed, and look what happened to him! It could happen to you too...

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Behind the Scenes of Pro Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu with JIMMY HOUSE | Ep. 72
    Jul 15 2025

    Check out Jimmy on Youtube and Instagram! @JIMMY_HOUSE @coachjimmyhouse


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    Tim Riley sits down with Jimmy House, a multifaceted athlete and coach who's mastered wrestling, powerlifting, jiu-jitsu, bodybuilding, and now professional wrestling. Jimmy shares his impressive journey from amateur wrestler to powerlifting champion (815lb deadlift!) to BJJ black belt training, all while building a successful coaching business.


    Jimmy provides invaluable insights on combat sports training, the mechanics of skill acquisition, and the surprising difficulty of professional wrestling compared to other athletic disciplines. They discuss the true essentials of effective training: progressive overload, fundamentals, and proper recovery - rather than flashy "combat-specific" exercises promoted by influencers.


    Learn how Jimmy coaches world-class grapplers and wrestlers, his approach to injury rehabilitation without surgery, and why personalization is the key to effective coaching at any level.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Fitness Brand Identity & Content Strategy with TATUM BRANDT | Ep. 71
    Jul 8 2025

    Check out Tatum on socials! @tatumbrandt @brandcreative.co


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    Tim Riley hosts Tatum Brandt, founder of Brandt Creative, to discuss effective brand strategy for fitness professionals. Tatum breaks down the fundamentals of personal branding, social media growth, and how to authentically connect with your audience.


    Discover actionable strategies to develop your brand personality, create engaging content, and scale your products while staying true to your values. Tatum shares her expertise from working with fitness industry clients and her own journey growing her social media presence. This is one you won't want to miss!


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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Building Texas Football's Elite Athletes & Culture with CORY CASTRO | Ep. 70
    Jul 1 2025

    Look for Cory on Instagram! @strength_coach_castro


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    In this episode of Coach 'Em Up, Tim Riley sits down with Cory Castro, a strength coach at the University of Texas' football program, to discuss his journey, philosophy, and insights on coaching elite athletes.


    Cory shares his path from internships to coaching quarterbacks at Texas, including lessons learned and characteristics of top performers. They dive into the importance of building genuine relationships with athletes, creating a competitive training environment, and maintaining personal accountability. Don't miss Corey's take on training philosophy evolution, balancing career and family, and the definition of mental toughness that has helped shape his coaching approach.


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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Blending Neuroscience with Rehab and Training - DR KATIE DABROWSKI | Ep. 69
    Jun 24 2025

    Check out Katie on socials! @ktdabrowski @oldbullathleticsMiami


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    This week's Coach 'Em Up episode features renowned Physical Therapist and Coach Dr. Katie Dabrowski, who shares the scoop on blending neuroscience, psychology, and strength training for optimal client experiences.


    Dr. Katie shares her journey from collegiate rowing to becoming a successful PT and business owner at Old Bull Athletics. She discusses how her unique background in neuroscience, psychology, and physical therapy has shaped her coaching approach, emphasizing positive environments and psychological resilience for clients.


    The episode explores the collaborative relationship between physical therapists and strength coaches, creating better client experiences, and maintaining personal well-being while building a successful practice. Katie also offers insights into her training philosophy of becoming "confusingly jacked at every decade." It's a fun listen!


    Don't forget to subscribe! It's free and makes us very happy indeed! Plus, Katie said that for every subscriber the podcast gets, an athlete instantly heals their soft tissue injury, so get to it!

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    1 hr and 28 mins