#175 After Dark - How To Train Like An Athlete: Strength, Speed & Power w/ Jimmy Prendergast

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jimmy Prendergast from Modern Athlete Strength. I’ve been following these guys for a while now, and if you’re into the training side of what we talk about here—especially in the tactical space—you’re gonna want to hear this.

Jimmy and his team come from a deep background in D1 sports, the NFL, and tactical strength and conditioning. We get into all of it—his career path, how he approaches programming for athletes in complex environments, and what it actually means to train like an athlete when you’re balancing strength, speed, power, and capacity.

We dig into the gray areas of what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid common traps when programming for concurrent training. This was a fun one for me—Jimmy’s sharp, knows his stuff, and breaks things down in a way that’s accessible for coaches and athletes alike.

If you’re a first responder, military, or just someone who wants to train hard and smart—this conversation is packed with takeaways. Make sure to follow Jimmy and his crew over at @modernathletestrength and check out modernathletestrength.com for more.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

06:52 Jimmy’s Background in Strength & Conditioning

10:30 Tactical Training: Challenges & Adaptations

23:18 Programming Philosophy & Concurrent Training

38:24 Tier System & Efficiency

47:00 CrossFit, Hybrid & Open-Minded Training

48:45 Principles of Effective Programming

52:25 Individualized Coaching & Adjustments

01:00:22 Foundations vs. Advanced Training

01:02:36 Online Coaching & Communication

01:16:20 Science vs. Practical Application

01:23:46 Networking & Lifelong Learning

01:26:41 Final Thoughts & Collaboration

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