Episodios

  • S22:E1 Alex Hodgins & Vancouver Canucks and Whitecaps
    Apr 6 2026

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Alex Hodgins, Mental Performance Coach for the Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Whitecaps.

    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 Getting into sports psychology

    7:00 Integrating it into mainstream sports

    13:00 Becoming a full time mental performance expert

    16:00 Curious about excellence

    18:00 Fundamental framework

    22:00 Working with Olympians

    24:30 Honing observational skills

    28:00 Infusing positive objectives

    34:00 Positive mindset

    36:00 Attentional and interpersonal styles inventory

    39:30 Toughest athletes to work with

    43:30 Journaling as a tool

    45:30 Poisonous words

    47:30 Rapid fire questions


    GET TO KNOW ALEX HODGINS

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

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

    CANUCKS: https://www.nhl.com/canucks/

    WHITECAPS: https://www.whitecapsfc.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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    53 m
  • S21:E13 Nick Jensen & Milwaukee Brewers
    Mar 30 2026

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Nick Jensen, Milwaukee Brewers' Assistant Athletic Trainer.

    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 Nick Jensen’s path to the Milwaukee Brewers

    8:45 Becoming MLB Athletic Trainer

    12:00 Manual therapies

    16:00 Daily responsibilities

    20:30 Game day duties

    24:00 Visitors locker room

    26:30 Differences between veterans & rookies

    30:00 Nick’s favorite tools

    34:00 Blood flow restriction

    37:00 Getting back into the weight room

    39:30 Grooving with other stakeholders

    43:00 What more is needed?

    45:30 Rapid fire questions


    GET TO KNOW NICK JENSEN

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jensen-54b2bb188/

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

    INSTA (MILWAUKEE BREWERS): https://www.instagram.com/brewers/


    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 m
  • S21:E12 Scott Kuehn & New York Jets
    Mar 23 2026

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Scott Kuehn, New York Jets' Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.

    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 Scott Kuehn’s path to the NY Jets

    10:00 7 states in 11 years

    15:00 Pushing to higher heights

    20:00 From the NCAA to the NFL

    26:00 Preparing for the next season

    32:30 Sharing and receiving information

    38:00 Investigating the outliers

    43:45 Improving upon your craft

    48:45 Rapid fire questions


    GET TO KNOW SCOTT KUEHN

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kuehn-0a149250/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/scottkuehn88/

    INSTA (NEW YORK JETS): https://www.instagram.com/nyjets/


    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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    58 m
  • S21:E11 Giorgio Zucca & Detroit Pistons
    Mar 16 2026

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Giorgio Zucca, performance coach for the Detroit Pistons' D-League team, the Motor City Cruise.

    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 Giorgio’s career path

    12:00 Transitioning from the NCAA to the NBA

    16:30 Roles with the Motor City Cruise

    22:30 On the road training bag

    24:30 Addressing acute and chronic fatigue

    33:00 D-League & NBA differences

    36:30 Post game lifts

    40:00 Best activation drills

    45:00 Program changes during play offs

    48:45 Knowing when to push and when to back off

    50:30 Rapid fire questions


    GET TO KNOW GIORGIO ZUCCA

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgio-zucca/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/gio.zucca/

    MOTOR CITY CRUISE: https://detroit.gleague.nba.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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    1 h y 1 m
  • S21:E10 Taylor Bennett, LAT & Seattle Mariners
    Mar 9 2026

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Taylor Bennett, assistant athletic trainer for the Seattle Mariners.

    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 Taylor Bennett and the Mariners

    6:00 Taylor’s beginnings

    9:00 Landing in the MLB

    13:15 Marrying anatomy, physics and baseball

    17:30 Noticing common patterns

    22:30 If you want to be good, you have to learn more

    29:00 Determining correct assessment selection

    32:00 Ribs and Pelvis

    35:00 PRI, DNS, and beyond

    42:30 Taking it into the weight room

    47:45 Rapid fire questions


    GET TO KNOW TAYLOR BENNETT

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-bennett-ma-lat-atc-940611aa/

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


    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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    54 m
  • S21:E9 Julia Rapicavoli & Miami Hurricanes
    Mar 2 2026

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Julia Rapicavoli, University of Miami's Director of Rehabilitation,.

    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 Julia Rapicavoli and U of Miami

    6:30 Julia’s path to athletic training

    9:00 U of Miami’s facility layout

    11:00 Building trust for athlete buy-in

    13:30 Julia’s PhD concentration

    19:30 Potential outcomes of asymmetries

    23:30 Upper extremity sports talk

    26:30 Deciding to go for the PhD

    31:30 Favorite injuries

    35:30 Biomechanics geek out

    39:30 Rapid fire questions

    43:00 How roles change

    46:30 Things she wished she knew


    GET TO KNOW JULIA RAPICAVOLI

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-rapicavoli-954a74282/

    INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/juliarapi14/


    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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    52 m
  • S21:E8 Cal Dietz & USA Women's Hockey Gold Medal Winners
    Feb 23 2026

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Cal Dietz, S&C Coach for the Gold Medal winning USA Women's Hockey 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:

    1:00 Starting at the University of Minnesota6:30 Training the USA Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams12:00 Testing and retesting athletes and breaking away from the periodization model17:00 What has influenced Cal over the years19:45 The GOAT Drill27:00 Improving running form without coaching cues31:00 Hunting down the solution and not the symptom34:00 Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR)44:15 Cal’s epiphanies


    GET TO KNOW CAL DIETZMEET: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cal-dietz-71b06b2/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/cal.dietz/TRIPHASIC TRAINING: http://triphasictraining.com/RPR: https://www.reflexiveperformance.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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    1 h
  • S21:E7 Jon Torine & Indianapolis Colts
    Feb 16 2026

    Rocky Snyder sits down with Jon Torine, former NFL strength coach with the 90's Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts of the early 2000's.

    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 Jon Torine’s career path

    9:00 Springfield College S&C

    15:00 From the Bills to the Colts

    18:00 Great players make others great

    23:00 True leadership

    28:00 Being on the ground floor

    30:00 Coaching Across America

    40:00 The downfall of family pressure on athletes

    46:00 The 30-minute rule


    GET TO KNOW JON TORINE

    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontorine335/

    COACH ACROSS AMERICA: https://coachacrossamerica.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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    52 m