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Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
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As a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach in the industry for the past 12 years, I've had the pleasure of working with everyday people, right through to elite level athletes at the highest level.
Couple that with a 6-year career as a professional soldier, plus a lifelong pursuit of becoming the best athlete I can be, I bring a unique skillset to the world of coaching.
It's the one percenters that separates the best from the rest.
Mindset and Performance is the aim of the game.Jordan Aigner of Aigner Performance has been following my journey for a number of years, and jumped at the opportunity to join my Mentorship Program.
He has been with me for the last month, in fight camp with Denis "The Bosnian Menace" Puric as we prepare to take on a superstar in the combat sports world...RODTANG!
Denis has been calling for "The Iron Man" for years, and ONE Championship has obliged after a few good performances which elevated Denis to the upper echelon of the Bantamweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing rankings.
Jordan has been an integral part of this fight camp preparation, as he joined me for the final deload/reload week of phase 1, before we launched into phase 2 of camp, rounding out with Peak Week this week.
In this conversation, we discuss his experience as an insider through Denis's camp, which culminates in the Co-Main Event of ONE 167, which takes place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok tomorrow (8 June).
This conversation was recorded Thursday 6th June, a few hours before Denis made weight and passed his hydration test ahead of the biggest fight of his life.
Unfortunately, Rodtang did not make weight or pass his hydration test, so the bout will take place at a catchweight.
Nonetheless, we are coming in hot, and will be looking to make a statement!
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#watchitfreaksShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
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Perform At Your Best!
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Denis "The Bosnian Menace" Puric is a decades-long martial artist, and a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo.
He has fought around the world in renowned events and promotions such as One Championship (where he currently fights), K1, Bellator, Kunlun Fight, Top King World Series, and MAS Fight to name a few.
Over the last decade, Denis has been traveling the world competing at the highest level of kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA.
Five of those years were dedicated to training under the legendary Buakaw Banchamek, where he was the only foreigner fighting under the Banchamek banner at the time.
Following this training period, "The Bosnian Menace" moved to China for four years, working as a coach for Kunlun Fight League, where his role was to prepare the Chinese professional fight team for their competitions.
During this period, Denis was recognised as one of their best coaches.
Denis and I crossed paths a few years ago, during my 5-year stint as the Head S & C Coach at Tiger Muay Thai, where he has been a sponsored athlete for many years.
Whilst I haven't been on Tiger's books for a year, he contacted me April 9, we caught up for a coffee, and he told me he had the opportunity of a lifetime...his dream fight.
RODTANG!
This dude has been calling Rodtang's name for years.
ONE Championship have obliged this callout, after back-to-back quality performances, which pushed him up into the top echelon of fighters on the Flyweight roster in both Muay Thai and Kickboxing.
"I can fight man. I just need you to get me in shape. We gonna go and fuck shit up, and take out the KING!"
- Denis Puric
"I'm in bro. Let's go make history."
- Shaun Kober
"To succeed in life, you need two things: Ignorance and confidence."
- Mark Twain
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"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
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Perform At Your Best!
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As an S & C Coach for Professional Athletes, it is imperative that I use my time wisely.
Typically, I only have my athletes two to three times per week.
Sometimes, it is a short 3 to 4 week period to start or finish camp.
Other times, I get the opportunity to spend 8 to 10 weeks building a general base of strength and aerobic capacity, before transitioning to more specific speed/power and endurance/conditioning work.
Regardless of the time period, everything I program needs to have a specific intent.
I'm doing the biggest bang-for-buck drills I can, to suit the intent of the session/week/block/phase/program/camp etc.
The RAMP protocol is my go-to, systematic way of preparing myself and my clients for the training sessions they are about to undertake.
I see so many people just doing random work for their warm-up, which is better than nothing, but not optimal to prepare the mind and the body to get the most out of a structured training session.
This formula can be applied to any training program, and should be tailored specifically to the modality of training, movement requirements, exercise selection, and individual needs required for that day's training session.
Raise
- Heart rate
- Respiratory rate
- Core temperature
- Blood flow to working muscles
- Viscous fluid to specific joints
Activate
- Fire up the stabilisers
- Connect to prime movers
- Integrate synergists into compound movements
Mobilise
- Release tension in tight muscles
- Increase range of movement
- Align the joint to optimise movement patterns
Potentiate
- Practice/warm-up/ramp up sets
- Refine technique and skill
- Ramp up central nervous system to match the upcoming session
The RAMP Package is a 60-Day Introduction to the Mobility, Stability and Prime Modules, delivered via the Coached By Kobes App.
18 routines to give you what you need for as little as 10 minutes a day!
- 5 Mobility routines progressing from beginner to advanced
- 6 Stability routines progressing from beginner to advanced
- 7 Prime routines progressing from beginner to advanced
This is Phase 2 of 3 in the Live Train Perform Modular Training System.
Phase 1 - Build The Base Program (30 days)
Phase 2 - RAMP Package (60 days)
Phase 3 - LTP Foundations Program (90 days)
Elements and principles learned in Phase 1 and 2 feature in Phase 3, the LTP Foundations ProgrShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
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I will be putting my head down and going dark for a while.
It's time to reassess my values, and whether or not my current trajectory is serving me to be at my best.
I will be implementing everything I have been coaching over the last two years of this podcast.
I will be back, but for now, it is goodbye, whilst I remove distractions and become singularly focused on building my empire.
Thank you to everyone who has tuned in and shown support.
Happy two-year anniversary!
Links are below for the brands I am affiliated with and trust, along with my social channels.
Much love. Peace!
Your host - Shaun Kober
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw
Swiss 8
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STAIT
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Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount
Head-Up Charity
Website: https://www.head-up.org.uk/
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Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperformShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
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Perform At Your Best!
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Head-Up Charity is a mental health organisation founded by four British Military Veterans with over 50 years of experience serving their country, including 11 operational tours. Their aim is to build a retreat where serving and ex-serving personnel can go to learn the tools and methods utilised by the founders to help them through the difficult transition process from military to civilian. This process can be quite challenging, and some people never really recreate their identity and higher purpose, which can lead down a dark road which has resulted in many mates and colleagues taking their own lives.
Why he's running 5000 miles around the UKThe challenges of covering an average of 30 miles per dayThe unanticipated benefits of meeting with, and staying with strangers that have opened their homes to feed and house Paul along the journeyThe vision for Head Up Charity in the not too distant future
Paul is a veteran of numerous deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and has battled his own demons. In the first episode we recorded together over a year ago, he shared some of those struggles, the impact of declining mental health, and what he did to overcome those demons and get himself to a place mentally where he was no longer suicidal. Listen to that episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8311530-paul-minter-of-head-up-charity.mp3?download=true
In this episode, Paul explains:Your host - Shaun Kober
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Your guest - Paul Minter
Website: https://www.head-up.org.uk/
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Swiss 8
Website: www.swiss8.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.comShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life."
The changes to the foundational pillars of Swiss 8How the world has become so connected, yet disconnectedOur thoughts on traditional rites of passage, which indicate a significant change in life and statusThe benefits of having people in your tribe that you may not necessarily see eye to eye withHow Swiss 8 is helping people rebuild their identity and tribe through events and challenges like the Finke desert raceWhat are the potential impacts we could see from the crisis unfolding in Ukraine, with people able to see what normally only soldiers would see in a war zone?
These principles are delivered straight to your phone, via the Swiss 8 app, where you can build out your daily routine via the in-built calendar.
In this episode, I chat with the brains behind the organisation, Adrian and Mex.
We cover a lot of ground during this conversation, including:
I've been an ambassador for Swiss 8 for a number of years, and I would never put my name to anything I don't believe in, or use myself.
The Western world is in the middle of a mental health crisis, and our veterans have taken action. Swiss 8’s team of combat veterans have built a proactive mental health program that is delivered through a mobile app. The app offers users programs in 8 categories of health and lifestyle; all proven to reduce anxiety and depression. This holistic model forms your daily routine, aiding you to build structure, improve discipline and take ownership of your life. Once habits are formed the app will teach you new skills. Skills that can form identity, purpose, and encourage physical interaction to rebuild tribe and reduce isolation.
Listen to our previous episodes here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8219593-swiss-8.mp3?download=true
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/10461805-coaching-the-elite-with-shaun-kober.mp3?download=true
Your host - Shaun Kober
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Facebook:Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
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In this episode, we catch up with S&C Head Coach Shaun Kober at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. We talk all things mindset, health and uncover some ways in which you can make some real changes in your life. Shaun is not a man to beat around the bush and that's why we loved having his real talk attitude, that is so refreshing.
This is a conversation I recorded with podcast regular Lizzie Wright for her podcast Project Woman a few months ago. As always, it's a great conversation between two coaches who love to dig into topics that can provide real insight and value to the listeners, hence why I've decided to rebroadcast it here to the Live Train Perform audience.
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Lizzie Wright
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Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperformShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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Shaun Kober is the strength and conditioning coach for UFC fighter Petr Yan, and the head strength and conditioning coach at Tiger Muay Thai.
In this episode, we spoke about his adventure training the UFC Champion in Russia for his title fight, and his experience as a cornerman during the title fight.
Think Rocky 4 training montage.
Always great talking to Kobes, one of the most knowledgeable coaches around. Have a listen!
I had a conversation with Adrian and Mex of Swiss 8 booked in for my podcast, so we could share what they were up to and what their vision is for this year, but unfortunately, we all got hit with the Rona, so we had to postpone.
So I'm sharing a conversation that we had for their podcast "Instructions Sold Separately" in February this year.
Shaun Kober
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Swiss 8: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/
https://swiss8.org/
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Use the code "KOBES10" at checkout for your discount!
Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperformShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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The day we recorded this episode, another veteran from Si's regiment had committed suicide.
The lessons we've both taken from listening back to our first conversationThe power of the mindWhat is the vision for Head-Up Charity?How will they raise the funds required to facilitate the end-state?The lessons and the fulfillment is within the journey, not the destination
We have both lost mates to the black dog over the years, and it has become apparent that the conventional tools and methods used by the government-run mental health organisations are not sufficient for a large portion of those in need.
Swiss 8 and Head-Up Charity are changing the game. Swiss 8 is a veteran-run organisation that is based out of Australia, that provides their people with an app that delivers their 8 pillars of health and wellness directly to their phone, so they can structure in and schedule the important cornerstone habits that will have a positive, flow-on effect through the rest of their day to manage their mind.
Head-Up Charity is a veteran-run organisation operating out of the UK. Their goal is to build a state-of-the-art resort-style facility in the countryside, to provide a place for those seeking proactive mental health strategies they can then take away, and apply to their own lives on a daily basis, with the intent to also pass on these tools and methods to their mates who may be dealing with their own mental health battles.
In this episode we covered:You can listen to the first episode we recorded together here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/8127623-simon-moloney-cgc-conspicuous-gallantry-cross.mp3?download=true
Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw
Your guest - Simon Moloney
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Head Up Charity: https://www.instagram.com/head_up_charity/Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.”
This is one of the most impactful books I've ever read, and it is constantly on the top-5 list of books I recommend that everybody read. Where it sits in the top 5 will depend on the person I'm recommending it to, but this is a must-read for everyone who listens to this podcast!
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theory-known as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos ("meaning")-holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.
Your host - Shaun Kober
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Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperformShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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Every time I go away and switch off my phone for the weekend, I always return refreshed, rejuvenated, and with renewed clarity.
Remove myself from my normal environment Switch my phone off for a set period and minimise other technology Walk along the beach, swim and/or just generally get out into nature Spend time alone Read Journal Reflect on where I'm at in my life Set some intentions
On these trips, I:In this episode I explain in detail what I wrote down in regards to my gratitude journal, my fixes, improves and sustains, as well as the projects I'm working on and the action steps required to implement into my days/weeks/months moving forward.
If you haven't given yourself one of these weekends or days, I highly recommend you do so! Thank me later 😉
Links to episodes mentioned:Reflect to project
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/7161403-reflect-to-project.mp3?download=true
Fight camp with UFC interim bantamweight champion Petr Yan
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/9496591-fight-camp-with-the-ufc-interim-bantamweight-champion-petr-yan.mp3?download=true
How to: Create clarity, prioritise tasks, manage energy levels, and optimise your schedule
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/10267238-how-to-create-clarity-prioritise-tasks-manage-energy-levels-and-optimise-your-schedule.mp3?download=true
Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook:Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
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In this episode, I provide some insight into how my training has had to adapt to my everchanging life over the last 9 months or so, including time in Russia and the UAE in fight camp preparations with UFC champion Petr Yan, filming with Discovery channel in India, and returning to Phuket and building my reputation and presence with my professional fighters.
Our lives go through different seasons where our values and priorities must constantly be assessed and adjusted to suit where we're currently at, and what we need to do to move in the right direction...and our actions and behaviours must be aligned with those underlying principles, including our training.
Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...
Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperformShaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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Podcast regular Lizzie Wright reached out to me and asked if we could jump on a call so she could pick my brain and bounce some ideas off me...so we decided to record it to share with our audiences.
Understanding hierarchy of valuesHow to create clarityWhy it's important to prioritise tasksWhat to do to manage energy levelsHow to create an optimal daily/weekly/monthly structure
Lizzie had recently returned to the UK after a long stint in Singapore, and her lifestyle, work-life, social life, schedule, and pretty much every other familiar routine she had built over roughly 8 years had been turned upside-down.
In this episode we discuss:This was an enjoyable conversation that will no doubt leave the audience with some actionable takeaways they can start implementing into their own lives!
We did speak in depth about how I use my calendar and diary in conjunction with two whiteboards I have hanging at eye level above my laptop at my workstation, so if you would prefer a visual of what we are discussing, you can find that on my YouTube channel linked below.
Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...
Your guest - Lizzie Wright
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lizziewright
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziewrighty/
Swiss 8
Website: www.swiss8.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiss.8/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swiss8app/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98yOiKlZHMUq6SXZK8fArQ
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gWk1sS1L4&t=Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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I recorded this episode with Mark Rees for one of the projects he was working on, but thought I would also share it with my audience.
My role at Tiger Muay ThaiHow I ended up at the gymThe journey over the last (almost) 5 years that I've been living in ThailandWhat the future holds
We cover:Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...
Your guest - Mark Rees
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rees8580/
Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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I sat down with Marlon Moraes recently to discuss his decision to base himself out of Tiger Muay Thai for his fight camp preparations ahead of his Co-Main Event fight against Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev on Saturday, March 12th.
The decision to base himself out of Tiger Muay Thai, in Phuket, ThailandThe relationship he has built with his coaches and training partnersHow mindset plays a role in fight camp preparationsHis predictions for how the fight is going to unfold
Marlon is a great guy with plenty of talent, great work ethic and an attitude of doing what's necessary to see him continue growing and developing as one of the best bantamweight fighters on the planet.
Topics discussed:Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...
Your guest - Marlon Moraes
Website: https://www.ufc.com/athlete/marlon-moraes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DStnJECMxgs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmarlonmoraes/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMARLONMORAES
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mmarlonmoraes?lang=en
Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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I am honoured to have had the opportunity to talk shop with one of the leaders in the strength and conditioning industry, and someone who I consider as somewhat of a mentor.
Phil Daru is a 5x award-winning, World-Renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach and former professional athlete having competed in MMA, Power Lifting, Strong Man, Body Building, as well as playing division 1 football for Alabama State.
Founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one’s performance, life longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves, Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida.
Phil’s training is not only sought after by professional athletes such as MMA fighter Dustin Poirier and NFL defensive end Jack Crawford, but leaders in the entertainment industry such as Kevin James, Timbaland, and many others.
Phil shares his training methods and philosophies through the Daru Strong Mentorship, having over 900 coaches graduate from every continent in the world, The Daru Strong Podcast, and his YouTube channel which has over 200K subscribers.
Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...
Your guest - Phil Daru
Website: https://darustrong.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilDaruStrong
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darustrong/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachdaru/
Rate and Review:Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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I sat down and had a great conversation with Kane about his decision to base himself out of Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, for fight camp preparations leading into his Co-Main event at Bellator 275 where he takes on local fighter Peter Queally in Dublin, Ireland on Friday the 25th of February.
What brought him to Tiger Muay ThaiHow he has dealt with the change in training environmentThe dynamics of having a different team to his usual crew around himThe mental and physical preparation required to prepare for, and go into battleWhat it means to have the right people around him to guide the process
Topics discussed:Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...
Your guest - Kane Mousah
Website: https://badrsport.com/blogs/news/kane-mousah-the-man-behind-the-brand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanem14/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kane.mousah
Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
https://www.coachedbykobes.com/ -
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Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports Performance, and has been training athletes for the last 15 years.
Joel hosts the Just Fly Performance Podcast, has authored several books on athletic performance, and coaches athletes online, and in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Joel was formerly a strength coach for 8 years at UC Berkeley, working with the Swim teams and post-graduate professional swimmers, as well as tennis, water polo, and track and field. A track coach of 11 years, Joel coached for the Diablo Valley Track and Field Club for 7 years, and also has 6 years of experience coaching sprints, jumps, hurdles, pole vault, and multi-events at the collegiate level, working at Wilmington College, and the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse.Joel has coached 2 national champions, multiple All-Americans, and school record holders in his time as a track coach. In the realm of strength and conditioning, his programs have assisted 5 athletes to Olympic berths that produced 9 medals and a world record performance at Rio in 2016.
In 2011, Joel began Just Fly Sports as a central platform to promote information for athletes and coaches to reach their highest potential. In 2016 the first episode of the “Just Fly Performance Podcast” was released, now a leading source of education in the sports performance field. The evolving mission of Just Fly Sports is focused on teaching athletes to realize their true, innate power, and achieve the highest joy in their training, competition, and in their communities.
Joel has also spent several years in the realms of college lecturing, personal training, and thesis research. Joel’s certifications include Neurological and Physical Typing from BATI, CSCS, MAT Jumpstart, and NKT level 1, as well as USA Track and Field credentials. Joel is also well-versed in the Be-Activated protocols as taught by Douglas Heel, Foot training and biomechanical concepts from Gary Ward, and has been extensively mentored by sprint and sport movement coach Adarian Barr.
Your host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook:Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
https://www.coachedbykobes.com/ -
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The Nutritional Pyramid of Importance is a systematic way of reviewing all things nutrition. From weight loss goals to building muscle mass and strength, improving health markers, decreasing inflammation, identifying nutritional deficiencies, and optimising performance, both in the gym and throughout the rest of your life.
Nutritional pyramid of importance Energy balanceMacro-nutrients and fibreMicro-nutrients and waterDiets, calorie/carb cycling, meal timing/frequency, intermittent fasting etc.Supplements
This episode provides a general overview of the tools and information I teach my clients, so we can then make educated decisions on how to structure their specific, individualised nutrition protocols.
I cover:I covered these topics in much more detail in one of the very first series I put together when I launched the podcast.
You can find the first episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/3771674-episode-15-nutritional-pyramid-of-importance-mini-series-intro.mp3?download=trueYour host - Shaun Kober
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...
Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life.
"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:
● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life
● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school
● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000
14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach
38+: The next evolution begins
#coachedbykobes
#livetrainperform
#modulartrainingsystemLive Life To The Fullest.
Train To Your Potential.
Perform At Your Best!
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