Sweet Science of Fighting interviews leading strength & conditioning coaches to provide you with the latest methods for enhancing your fight performance.
How the All Blacks Prepare To Dominate & Lessons Taken To The NFL w/ Nic Gill (SSOF Ep 209)
Boxing S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/boxing-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/boxing-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/)
MMA S&C Blueprint:https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/)
BJJ S&C Blueprint:https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/)
SSOF App & Community: ( https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/) https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/training-app (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/training-app)
Trifecta Nutrition: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/3JoV0k (https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/3JoV0k) (Code "liftbig40" for 40% off)
Strength and conditioning coach Nick Gill compares rugby and NFL training, explaining how coaching structure, practice cadence, and athlete needs shape physical preparation. He also shares practical lessons on game-day primers, individualization, GPS data, aerobic repeatability, and preparing for demanding match scenarios.
Timestamps
0:00 Where rugby and NFL athletes overlap - and differ
02:31 Practice cadence, collision load, and position-specific coaching
06:25 Aligning coaches around weekend performance
10:17 Why executing skills under pressure matters more than extra sweat
14:11 Preparing international teams without overloading them
20:01 Game-day primers: options, timing, and player routines
28:26 Routine versus adversity: where to introduce disruption
30:31 Force and speed primer examples
33:28 Individualization through position programming and targeted adjustments
40:28 Using GPS data with context and coach collaboration
45:23 Planning practice time while protecting debriefs
47:11 Balancing power, endurance, and repeatability
55:08 Worst-case scenarios and prolonged match pressure
Nic's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicgill_health_and_performance/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicgill_health_and_performance/)
https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/ (https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/)
2 Nov 2026
Wrestling S&C & Why Youth Combat Sports Training Has It All Wrong w/ Justin Gosselin (SSOF Ep 208)
Boxing S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/boxing-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/boxing-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/)
MMA S&C Blueprint:https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/)
BJJ S&C Blueprint:https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/)
SSOF App & Community: ( https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/) https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/training-app (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/training-app)
Trifecta Nutrition: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/3JoV0k (https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/3JoV0k) (Code "liftbig40" for 40% off)
In this conversation, Justin Gosselin shares his extensive background in sports and coaching, emphasizing the importance of youth athletic development. He discusses his philosophy on training, the significance of physical maturity in young athletes, and the key components necessary for effective athletic training. Gosselin advocates for a holistic approach that prioritizes individual relationships with training and stresses the need for practical models that resonate with young athletes.
Justin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/justin_gosselin/ (https://www.instagram.com/justin_gosselin/)
26 Oct 2026
The Perfect MMA Training Schedule & Using Wearable Resistance For Conditioning w/ Brandon Morgan (SSOF Ep 207)
Boxing S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/boxing-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/boxing-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/)
MMA S&C Blueprint:https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/)
BJJ S&C Blueprint:https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/)
SSOF App & Community: ( https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/) https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/training-app (https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/training-app)
Trifecta Nutrition: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/3JoV0k (https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/3JoV0k) (Code "liftbig40" for 40% off)
Strength and conditioning coach Brandon Morgan joins James to explain how he organizes MMA training, primes fighters for power, and uses objective feedback and constraints-led practice. The conversation connects fight-week readiness, sport-specific conditioning, sparring preparation, and practical tools such as punch trackers, weighted sleeves, and stroboscopic glasses.Timestamps0:00 Punch-speed tracking and the fight-week power question04:00 Brandon Morgan’s path into MMA strength coaching08:39 Reading gym workload and stacking hard training days13:18 A sample weekly plan: boxing, recovery, and conditioning19:00 Protect sparring and rehearse the fight-night routine22:27 When heavy lifts and jumps make sense for MMA25:01 Warm-ups, competition timing, and session fueling29:12 Weighted sleeves and measurable punch-speed work37:04 Constraints-led practice with strobe glasses, bags, and grappling44:04 Why skill sessions should do much of the conditioning49:11 Reflexive trimetric training explained57:31 Where to find Brandon MorganBrandon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bmofit4life/ (https://www.instagram.com/bmofit4life/)https://bmofit4life.com/ (https://bmofit4life.com/)
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