NFL Strength Coach Fixes Powerlifter's Knee | From the Archives wit...
It's a BLAST FROM THE PAST! The footage may be grainy, but the coach is as good as ever 15 years later. Coach Buddy Morris helps Dave Tate recover from a knee injury (as filmed by Jim Wendler). As Buddy explains, post-injury inflammation can cause the VMO to have some issues firing correctly. Here's […]
NFL Strength Coach Fixes Powerlifter's Knee | From the Archives wit...
It's a BLAST FROM THE PAST! The footage may be grainy, but the coach is as good as ever 15 years later. Coach Buddy Morris helps Dave Tate recover from a knee injury (as filmed by Jim Wendler). As Buddy explains, post-injury inflammation can cause the VMO to have some issues firing correctly. Here's a […]
WATCH: Matt Rhodes on Getting His Foot Through the Door
“People I knew got my foot in the door, and I got myself through the door.” Morehead State strength and conditioning coach Matt Rhodes shares his story of how he made his way into the collegiate strength and conditioning world.
Union Fitness: Pittsburgh's Community Gym
“We only have our word.” For Union Fitness owner Casey Williams, his history with elitefts, staff, integrity, and the imagery of Pittsburgh unions and steel are the things that hold his gym and community together.
Buddy Morris on Stress and Recovery for the Athlete
“Play the game; don’t let the game play you.” Coach Buddy Morris (one of the speakers for the 2019 Strong(er) Sports Training and Success Seminar) talks about stress adaptation and recovery with Dave Tate, Tom Myslinski, and Jim Wendler in the sixth video of a nine-part conversation.
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Strong(er) Sports Training and Success Summit 2019
Clear your calendars for the weekend of April 26-28 because you've got an elitefts summit to attend!
No Man Is an Island: Recognizing Those Who Have Inspired Me
No one ever gets anywhere alone. These are the people that have supported me and paved the road to where I am today.
Learning from Those Around You: 10 S&C Lessons from Friends, Mentors...
If you aren’t open to the knowledge and expertise of those around you, you’re only holding yourself back. These are some of the most influential things I’ve learned from others in this industry.
WATCH: Jim Wendler's 2018 elitefts Sports Performance Summit Presen...
To close his presentation, Wendler discusses exercise selection, indicators of athlete readiness, and the importance of knowing the trapdoors of your training program.
WATCH: Mark Uyeyama SPS Presentation — Where I've Been
The journey to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the San Francisco 49ers has been long and rewarding, with a lot of lessons learned along the way.
WATCH: Buddy Morris SPS Presentation — The Mission and Purpose of an S&a...
We all know that your role as a strength and conditioning coach is to produce higher-performing, more injury-resistant athletes. But what does that actually mean for your program? How do you achieve it?
WATCH: Buddy Morris SPS Presentation — The Brain Controls Everything
The interworking systems of the human body cannot be separated, and it all begins in the brain. Every moment of stress is trauma to the brain, and a good coach knows how to deal with this.
WATCH: Buddy Morris SPS Presentation — Gurus, Gimmicks, and Adjusting Yo...
Expert or guru? Innovative training method or gimmick? In the second part of his presentation, Buddy tells you how to spot the difference.
WATCH: Buddy Morris SPS Presentation — Genetics, Environments, and Learning
In this first part of Coach X’s presentation, he discusses two factors that will influence everything you do in life: genetics and environment.
What I Learned from Buddy Morris at the 2017 Sports Performance Summit
Buddy was one of the first people I ever looked up to, both as a person and as a strength and conditioning coach. Here are some of his best one-liners from the weekend.
The 2017 elitefts Sports Performance Summit in Review
Buddy Morris, Mark Uyeyama and Justus Galac gave insight from the point of view of an NFL strength coach, Dr. Eric Serrano handled nutrition, and Dr. Ken Kinakin discussed muscle testing.
Real People, Real Results — 8 Lessons in Training, Nutrition, and Busine...
I’ve spent the better part of these last two years working with hundreds of new clients and continuing to meet and learn from seasoned coaches.
Programming 201: The Realistic Strength Program
You can have the holy grail of training programs, but if it doesn’t fit your job, it isn’t any good.
A Call to Young Coaches
After a four-year degree and multiple internships, I thought I knew it all. I was wrong. You are too.
All Movement Begins in the Brain
No matter the athlete, the ability to move is the most important function to build. Sometimes, it’s best to slow things down.
Who Influences You?
How you learn and who you listen to will determine whether or not you keep growing in this industry.
Fast and Jacked: Todd Hamer and Casey Williams
Listen to podcast No. 18 as Todd and Casey share air time. Todd and Casey are fast and jacked too.
WATCH: Buddy Morris's Physical Preparation for Football
This specially-released footage from the elitefts Sport’s Performance Training Summit goes inside the mind of a strength and conditioning pioneer.
WATCH: Buddy Morris' Advice for Parents
In this short clip from the SPTS15, Coach X gives a solid parenting tip and the reason behind it
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Quick Spotlight Video From The Sports Performance Summit
SPTS with Buddy Morris: Best Recovery Method
Buddy shares where you can find the best recovery tool.
Speaker Spotlight: Buddy Morris
Otherwise known as Coach X to the elitefts faithful, Buddy Morris was the first Strength & Conditioning coach to join the Elitefts Q&A staff in 2002. He is scheduled to be a speaker at the elitefts™ Sports Performance Summit on February 28.
elitefts Sports Performance Training Summit
Register NOW for the inaugural event, guaranteed to make you a better coach. #SPTS15
The Essential Expansion of STA Sports Performance
Athletic guidance from the man who has been there.
Sports Performance Podcast with Mark Uyeyama
In his fifth season with the 49ers, Mark shares his approach to strength and conditioning.
Buddy Morris: Back in the League
Buddy Morris returns to the League as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Arizona Cardinals
Buddy Morris: The Next Chapter
Back as the Head Strength Coach at the University of Buffalo, Buddy Morris takes time to talk shop.
NYSC Undercover: Fred Duncan and Coach X Hypertrophy Roundtable (Part 1)
Lift consistently and the demand is perceived as worthy of increasing muscle to handle the work.
Elitefts Roundtable: In-Season Training for Football
Elitefts™ coaches and columnists discuss their views on the best in–season templates for football.
Tough Questions for Aspiring S&C Coaches
I have had the privilege of mentoring numerous interns trying to become a strength & conditioning coach
No Bullsh*t: Is Your Prehabilitation/Warm Up Actually Hurting You?
This warm–up will get you under the bar in ten minutes or less.
Reno Hardcore: My Learn to Train Seminar 6 Experience
You would be hard pressed to find another seminar anywhere with the stacked deck in attendance at the LTT6.
Clash of the Movement Titans
Active/Dynamic Warm Up Versus Functional Movement Screen…Which is best?
Training Concepts, Recovery and Knee Rehab with Buddy Morris
These videos made me realize what I needed to do in order to preserve longevitiy in doing what I love…lifting!!
Buddy Morris Interview (pt2)- November 2007
Dave Tate, Buddy Morris, Thomas Myslinski, and Jim Wendler discuss training concepts.