Check out Coach Danny McLarty on Episode #80 of OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO! Danny McLarty is a Fitness Coach and a Basketball Skills Coach.  He trains people out of his gym, MVP Training, in Roscoe, Illinois   He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Planned Periodization Specialist (PPS through Tudor Bompa). Danny feels that “there is no ‘magic trick’ to improving your body; train, eat, sleep, and repeat. Those that are consistent, disciplined, and give everything they have, can bring their health, physique, and performance to a new level.” Danny earned a place in the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007 for his high school (Hononegah High School) and college career (Rock Valley Junior College and the University of Nebraska @ Omaha).  He was also named the NIC-9 MVP and the NJ4C Conference MVP.  He accomplished this while standing at a height of 5′7″.  Danny’s basketball lessons are set up to help players improve their ability to get open, with and without the ball. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show! - - - - - - - - - - - Many thanks to POWER ATHLETE for sponsoring this episode of OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO! POWER ATHLETE is the premier resource for training athletes, educating coaches, and nutrition! POWER ATHLETE's goal is to provide world-class solutions for real-world athletes & coaches. POWER ATHLETE has worked with thousands of athletes around the globe and have taken them to the highest levels of performance! Check them out at: https://powerathletehq.com/ @powerathletehq

Eric Cressey is president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, with facilities located in Hudson, MA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. A highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike, Eric has helped athletes at all levels - from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks - achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports.   Behind Eric's expertise, Cressey Sports Performance has rapidly established itself as a go-to high performance facility among Boston athletes - and those that come from across the country and abroad to experience CSP's cutting-edge methods.   Eric is perhaps best known for his extensive work with baseball players, with more than 100 professional players traveling to train with him each off-season. In January of 2020, he joined the New York Yankees organization as Director of Player Health and Performance. Check out more about Eric at http://cresseyperformance.com/ and @ERICCRESSEY! Enjoy the show! - - - - - - - - - - - Many thanks to POWER ATHLETE for sponsoring this episode of OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO! POWER ATHLETE is the premier resource for training athletes, educating coaches, and nutrition! POWER ATHLETE's goal is to provide world-class solutions for real-world athletes & coaches. POWER ATHLETE has worked with thousands of athletes around the globe and have taken them to the highest levels of performance! Check them out at: https://powerathletehq.com/ @powerathletehq

Check out Emily Hartong of League One Volleyball on Episode 078 of OAK Performance Radio! Emily grew up playing a multitude of sports and eventually focused on volleyball earning a scholarship to the University of Hawaii. She was a four-year starter at Hawaii and was named the Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year in 2010. She was a Second Team AVCA All-American as a sophomore and a First Team member as a junior and as a senior. In both her junior and senior seasons, Hartong was the Big West Player of the Year and ranked in the top 10 nationally in kills per set. Emily went on to play professional volleyball with her club Voléro Zürich she competed at the 2015 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship. In 2015–16, she became a member of Hyundai-Hillstate volleyball club, and her team won the Korean Volleyball Pro League Championship. Emily is now retired from her professional career and serves as head of Marketing and Media for League One Volleyball. Check out more about League One Volleyball at https://www.lovb.com/ and @leagueonevolleyball! Enjoy the show! - - - - - - - - - - - Many thanks to POWER ATHLETE for sponsoring this episode of OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO! POWER ATHLETE is the premier resource for training athletes, educating coaches, and nutrition! POWER ATHLETE's goal is to provide world-class solutions for real-world athletes & coaches. POWER ATHLETE has worked with thousands of athletes around the globe and have taken them to the highest levels of performance! Check them out at: https://powerathletehq.com/ @powerathletehq

We just couldn't get enough of Jade! Coach Adam is sits down with Jade Coffman again and discuss her freshman experience at Millikin playing volleyball and taking accounting courses.  Good Luck next season Jade! Go Big Blue! Enjoy the Show!

What better place to do a basketball podcast in the middle of a basketball court. Coach Adam sits down with JD Danforth, CEO of Joe Buckets Training.  JD is originally from Rockford IL and played ball at Auburn high school and finished playing at Kentucky Wesleyan University. He got into training after he graduated from college; during his basketball career, he fell in love with training and helping athletes develop their skills and building confidence on and off the court. At Joe Buckets Training, they know what it takes to become an elite basketball player. The coaches use a targeted approach to help athletes of all ages hone their skills so they can gain the confidence needed to compete at the next level. Enjoy the Show!

Coach Adam sits down with McKendree University Volleyball Player Nikos Xydakis. Nikos started playing volleyball when he was a freshman in high school. During that time he learn how to play the game from amazing clubs and coaches. Nikos is a hard working athlete. He is dedicated to put in work in the gym and on the court. Enjoy the Show!

Coach Adam is joined by Rockford Lutheran graduate Kylie Wilhelmi. Kylie will be continuing her volleyball career at Birmingham-Southern College.  She has been one of the most dedicated athletes we have ever had the privilege of training at Oak. She has been training consistently for the past 3 years both in season and out of season and has seen some major improvements. To say that Kylie has gotten bigger, faster, and stronger would be an understatement! Enjoy the Show!

Coach Adam sits down with Zach Even-Esh, Best Selling Author, The Encylopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning Zach is the founder of The Underground Strength Gym (Manasquan, NJ) which started in 2002 out of my parents garage & backyard. He became one of the earliest pioneers in the warehouse gym business for strength & conditioning. Zach is the creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification and The SSPC Certification (Strength & Sports Performance Coach) Zach consult with athletes & coaches from around the world, sharing his knowledge in training as well as business building for strength & conditioning coaches / performance coaches. For more information about Zach and The Underground Strength Gym Visit: https://zacheven-esh.com/ Enjoy The Show!

When we think of hard working athlete, Hayley Montoya comes to mind. Adam sits down with collegiate athlete Hayley Montoya and discuss what it is like being in the transfer portal and the dedication and hard work it take to be a college athlete. Hayley played her 2021 volleyball season at Canisius University. She enjoyed her time playing Canisius but she will be continuing her volleyball career at the University of Buffalo. Enjoy the Show!

Coach Adam sits down with Martin Hyatte from Blue Bear Offensive and Defensive Academy. Blue Bear OL/DL Academy is collegiate level Offensive and Defensive line instruction for ages 10 and up! They teach OL/DL fundamentals and help with collegiate recruiting. They are located in Northern Illinois. Martin is very passionate about training not only small things to help the athlete dominate on the field but also to help them play safe. The academy has been strength training with our coaches since January 2022.  For more information about Blue Bear OL/DL Academy visit: https://www.facebook.com/OLvDLCamp/  Enjoy the show!