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Hosted by Build Better Athletes · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 96 episodes
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Welcome to the Mighty Oak Athletic Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of student-athlete sports performance, lowering the risk of injuries, and strength training.Each week, we break down key insights from our latest essays, covering topics ranging from optimizing mobility and increasing muscle strength to enhancing mental toughness.Whether you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this podcast provides actionable advice and proven strategies to help you build a strong, resilient foundation for peak performance.Join us for engaging discussions on training techniques, nutrition, recovery, and the mindset needed to thrive both on and off the field. mightyoak.substack.com
Build Better Athletes hosts Mighty Oak Athletic, a health show with 96 episodes published.
A University of Arizona nutrition professor told Coach Mike one thing in 1998 that he's never forgotten: 15 minutes in the sun gives you all the vitamin D your body needs for the day. In this episode, we unpack why that
Our take on graduation season at Mighty Oak Athletic in Westmont, IL — and why we are trying to put ourselves out of business with every kid who walks through the door. The mission is to teach DuPage County student athle
There’s a video circulating from Taipei: two Taiwanese grandmothers, ages 89 and 91, training at the gym, lifting weights, moving like they plan to be around for a long time. In this episode, we unpack why this story is
Eight hours of screens a day before age two is the new normal. We unpack what it costs your kid’s body, brain, and future — and the simple ratio every parent in DuPage County can flip starting tonight. Get full access to
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We break down the Circles of Movement — the Mighty Oak Athletic framework built on Recovery, Nutrition, Mobility, Motion, Manipulation, and Self Defense. Learn why moving well beats looking fit, why barbells still rule r
Your kid plays more sports than ever — but are they getting stronger or just more injured? In this episode, Michael Ockrim breaks down why single-sport specialization without strength training is the root cause of most y
We break down why discipline — not motivation — is the real foundation of athletic success. We talk about how consistent barbell training and daily nutrition habits build skills that carry far beyond sports and into ever
Break down why athletes who want to play at a higher level need to start strength training earlier than ever. We talk about year-round planning, why waiting until high school can be too late, and how smart coaching helps
AI is changing school and work fast—but it still can’t build a young athlete’s body, habits, or confidence. In this episode, Coach Mike explains why strength training matters even more in an AI-driven world, how it suppo
Success starts with the body. We explore how strength training, movement, and energy affect confidence, focus, discipline, and opportunity. If your body is working, everything else in life tends to work better. And if it
Girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys by middle school. In this episode, we break down why it’s happening—and more importantly, what actually keeps girls in the game. We talk about confidence, enviro
A real talk on how sports teaches parenting: what truly matters, how the scholarship mindset can derail families, and why your goal is to be “fired” as the boss and become a supportive consultant as your athlete grows. G
We explore how physical training resets the mind, helps teens manage stress, and builds emotional control, confidence, and resilience for life. Get full access to Mighty Oak Athletic Free Newsletter at mightyoak.substack
Mighty Oak Athletic Podcast S3:E72 - Run Like a Super Bowl MVP: The Real Reason Kenneth Walker III Is So Hard to Tackle Running is one of the most natural things athletes do. You put on your shoes, lean forward, and go.
We break down how great coaching goes beyond exercises. We explore how recognizing movement and behavior patterns, training in harmony with human adaptation, and creating powerful daily habits helps young athletes build
We explore a famous 1960s experiment where mice were given a “perfect world” with unlimited food, safety, and comfort—yet their behavior and social systems collapsed. What does that have to do with modern kids growing up
We break down why drinking a pint of water first thing in the morning may be one of the simplest and most powerful health habits you can build. We use science, real-world coaching experience, and a simple plant analogy t
Why multi-sport athletes thrive long term and how strength training supports athletic development, competitive stamina, and durable, confident young athletes. Get full access to Mighty Oak Athletic Free Newsletter at mig
In this episode of the Mighty Oak Athletic Podcast, we explore why youth sports are a safe place to fail, how strength training builds resilience and leadership, and what parents and coaches should prioritize beyond wins
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