Hold The Standard Podcast

Why Does This Coach Development Class Start at 7:51am?

The short answer is I stole it from my college head coach, Rich Hill. He’s one of the winningest living coaches in NCAA history. I stole it from him scheduling

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Gym Trap #34: The Isolation Effect

I’ve seen it hundreds of times in the last fifteen years. In this trap, there’s actually no “bad guy” or “bad gal,” either.  It’s a classic case of positive intent

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PODCAST: A Doctor, UFC Fighter, and a Gymnast Explore Human Potential

In this special roundtable episode of Hold the Standard Podcast, host Logan Gelbrich is joined by three dynamic thinkers Carl Paoli (movement pioneer), Tait Fletcher (actor, entrepreneur, and former fighter),

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PODCAST: Chef Brian Bornemann Wants Nourishment in Life, Not Just Meals

In this episode of the Hold the Standard Podcast, I sat with chef and restaurateur Brian Bornemann, the force behind Los Angeles dining spots like Crudo e Nudo to unpack

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PODCAST: LA’s King of Specialty Coffee Discusses Deliberate Practice

In this episode of the Hold the Standard Podcast, I sat down with legendary barista and café owner Christopher “Nicely” Alameda better known simply as Nicely to talk about craft,

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