Episodes

  • S20:E12 Javier Miller-Estrada & Ignite Performance
    Dec 22 2025

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Javier Miller-Estrada of Ignite Performance.

    The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

    Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.


    TIME STAMPS:

    3:30 Javier Miller-Estrada’s career path

    6:00 Javier’s presentation at the NSCA AZ State Clinic

    8:00 Pitfalls of the strength coach

    12:00 Adopting different philosophies

    15:00 Creating individualized programs for teams

    18:00 Does linear strength/speed development really carry over?

    24:00 Essential elements of athletic movement

    28:00 The warm-up is a great place to start

    31:00 Lifting is repetitive stress

    33:30 The results of this kind of training

    36:30 The importance of fun

    40:30 Other sports of desire

    42:00 Learning about a sport

    45:00 Javier’s podcast and how to follow


    GET TO KNOW JAVIER MILLER-ESTRADA

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-miller-estrada-cscs-csas-1536697b/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjav/

    IGNITE PERFORMANCE: https://www.igniteperformance.net/


    GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

    MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

    READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

    INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\


    TRAIN WITH ROCKY

    WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/

    FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter


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    51 mins
  • S20:E11 Kyle Porter & Colorado Rapids
    Dec 16 2025

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Kyle Porter, Colorado Rapids' Director of Player Performance.

    The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

    Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.


    TIME STAMPS:

    4:00 The lives of Kyle Porter

    7:00 Leaving the family business

    10:00 Starting a gym and a valuable lesson

    14:30 Utilizing a financial background with the Rapids

    20:00 Top 3 buckets for injury mitigation

    26:30 SAID principle dilemma

    34:30 Low level plyometrics

    36:00 Contrast training

    38:30 Key elements to reducing hamstring injuries

    45:45 Staff expansion


    GET TO KNOW KYLE PORTER

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-porter-400425267/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/kyleporter_performance/

    COLORADO RAPIDS: https://www.coloradorapids.com/


    GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

    MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

    READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

    INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\


    TRAIN WITH ROCKY

    WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/

    FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

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    44 mins
  • S20:E10 Dr. Emily Splichal & Barefoot Training Academy
    Dec 8 2025

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Dr. Emily Splichal, Founder of the Barefoot Training Academy and Naboso products.

    The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

    Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.


    GET TO KNOW DR. EMILY SPLICHAL

    LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dremily/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dremilydpm/

    BAREFOOT TRAINING ACADEMY: https://www.ebfaglobal.com/barefoot-training-specialist/


    GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

    MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

    READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

    INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\


    TRAIN WITH ROCKY

    WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/

    FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

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    59 mins
  • S20:E9 Katie Guillory & LSU
    Dec 1 2025

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Katie Guillory, Director of Performance for the LSU Women's gymnastics team and beach volleyball.

    The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

    Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.


    TIME STAMPS:

    3:45 Katie’s summer story

    7:00 Losing a leg

    12:30 Right back to work

    14:30 Endless support from LSU

    21:00 How the body is adapting

    25:00 How to train with a prosthetic

    29:00 Dealing with nerve damage

    32:00 Rebuilding routines and systems

    36:30 Steel Guil & hunting

    39:00 LSU women’s gymnastics

    42:00 Slower longer

    45:30 Balancing posture alignment

    49:30 Beach volleyball training


    GET TO KNOW KATIE GUILLORY

    LSU: https://lsusports.net/sports/gm/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/steel_guil/


    GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

    MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

    READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

    INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\


    TRAIN WITH ROCKY

    WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/

    FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

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    56 mins
  • S20:E8 Sam Black & U of Tennessee Women's Soccer
    Nov 24 2025

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Sam Black, CSCS, Director of Performance for the University of Tennessee Women's soccer team.

    The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

    Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.


    TIME STAMPS:

    3:00 Getting ready for the playoffs

    5:00 Sam Black’s career path

    11:30 Periodization as a larger concept

    14:00 Manipulating variables

    17:15 Fortifying the posterior chain

    23:00 Activation drills on the pitch

    28:00 Cultural differences with men’s and women’s soccer

    34:30 Training & conditioning during the playoffs

    40:00 Top performers & substitution rules

    45:30 Positional training considerations

    48:30 Goalkeepers conditioning


    GET TO KNOW SAM BLACK

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-black-b12782152/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/sbtraining/


    GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

    MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

    READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

    INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\


    TRAIN WITH ROCKY

    WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/

    FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

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    56 mins
  • S20:E7 Ethan Solger & Carolina Core FC
    Nov 17 2025

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Ethan Solger, Head Athletic Trainer for the Carolina Core FC.

    The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

    Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.


    TIME STAMPS:

    4:45 MLS system quickly explained

    9:30 World Cup influences

    11:00 Ethan Solger’s career path

    15:00 Nebraska football

    18:45 From football to soccer

    20:30 Picking up tools along the way

    24:30 Playing around with thermography

    39:00 The buy-in

    42:00 More on a wholistic level

    45:00 Assess and reassess

    53:00 Following Ethan Solger


    GET TO KNOW ETHAN SOLGER

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-solger-m-ed-lat-atc-cidn-mdnc-66a03670/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/esolger1/

    CAROLINA CORE FC: https://www.mlsnextpro.com/carolinacorefc/


    GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

    MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

    READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

    INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\


    TRAIN WITH ROCKY

    WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/

    FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

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    57 mins
  • S20:E6 Pam Baker & Women's Coaching Alliance
    Nov 10 2025

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Pam Baker, CEO and founder of the Women's Coaching Alliance, about getting women leadership in sports.

    The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

    Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.


    TIME STAMPS:3:00 Women’s Coaching Alliance

    6:00 Experiential Leadership Program

    9:00 Origin of the idea

    11:00 Great coaching is great leadership

    13:30 Dealing with difficult individuals

    16:30 Finding the right candidates

    19:30 Mentors roles

    22:30 Expanding into other regions

    30:00 WCA sports covered

    31:30 Supporters of the Women’s Coaching Alliance

    33:00 Capitalizing on the 2026 Olympics

    36:00 Growing pains of the WCA

    39:00 Raising funds for more coaches

    42:00 Upcoming events


    GET TO KNOW PAM BAKER

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pambakerwomenscoachingalliance/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/womenscoachingalliance/

    WOMEN'S COACHING ALLIANCE: https://www.womenscoachingalliance.org/


    GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

    MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

    READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

    INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\


    TRAIN WITH ROCKY

    WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/

    FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

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    48 mins
  • S20:E5 Reggie Stephens & RSF
    Nov 3 2025

    Rocky Snyder sits down with former NY Giant, Reggie Stephen about life after the NFL and the Reggie Stephens Foundation.

    The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

    Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.


    TIME STAMPS:

    3:30 Reggie Stephens back story

    6:30 Getting with the NY Giants

    9:30 Three Super Bowl players from Santa Cruz

    14:00 Life after the NFL

    18:30 Exploring the bottom

    21:00 Using experience to help others

    28:00 Reggie Stephens Foundation

    39:00 Coaching Soquel HS football with Dwight Lowery

    45:00 Supporting RSF

    47:45 Reggie’s musical world

    52:00 Sunday sessions


    GET TO KNOW REGGIE STEPHENS

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggie-stephens-m-s-78625914/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/reggiestephensfoundation/

    REGGIE STEPHENS FOUNDATION: https://reggiestephens.org/


    GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER

    MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com

    READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.com

    INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\


    TRAIN WITH ROCKY

    WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/

    FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

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    59 mins