Athletic Performance Podcast

About Athletic Performance Podcast

The Athletic Performance Podcast: we discuss all things performance-related, with a focus on pushing the boundaries of speed, power, and strength.

Publisher

Ryan Patrick

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Mar 2024

Latest episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Mar 2026

   Are Coaches Killing Creativity in Athletes? with Joel Smith Ep 57

   In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Joel Smith to break down what athleticism actually means—and why modern training often misses the mark. From over-structured youth sports to the loss of rhythm, creativity, and autonomy, this conversation challenges conventional strength and conditioning and offers a more integrated approach to developing real athletes. Inside this podcast: Why strength ≠ athleticism The role of play, rhythm, and environment in performance&nb...

2. 

   27 Feb 2026

   From Rehab to Performance: Fixing the Biggest Gap in Training w/ Alex Effer Ep 56

   In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with performance consultant Alex Effer to break down the missing link between rehabilitation and performance training — and why many coaches struggle with exercise selection despite having more information than ever. They explore how assessment, movement constraints, and exercise progressions can work together to simplify programming while improving outcomes for athletes. Topics include: The “gray zone” between rehab and performanceHow exercises c...

3. 

   27 Oct 2025

   Built to Last: Confidence, Creativity, and Durability in Athletic Development w/ Erica Mulholland Ep 55

   What separates athletes who last from those who burn out? In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with strength coach and former D1 soccer standout Erica Mulholland to unpack the real D1 Durability Formula. They dive into the psychology and physiology of building durable and resilient athletes. They explore how confidence, creativity, and consistent exposure build athletes who can handle the demands of elite sport. From ACL recovery realities to youth sport specialization, t...

Who has been a guest on Athletic Performance Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Fabian Salazar
• Jeremy Frisch
• Sara MacKenzie
• Ryan Hopkins
• Yassir Kahook

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.