Episode 113

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26th Mar 2025

Ep. 113: Guest Interview - Michael Fahey, Westside vs the World/OVR Performance

In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are joined by Michael Fahey, the director of Westside vs the World and Co-Founder of OVR Performance. The conversation explores Michael's journey from film to sports, the creation of his documentary, and the innovative approach of OVR Performance in revolutionizing athletic training through affordable and effective velocity-based training tools. Michael shares insights on the importance of coaching, the evolution of training methodologies, and the challenges faced in the sports industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

02:35 Guest Introduction: Michael Fahey

03:32 Michael's Journey into the Industry

10:52 The Impact of Forks Over Knives

12:55 Transitioning to NFL Network and Beyond

16:26 Creating West Side Versus the World

18:13 The Experience of Filmmaking

22:52 OVR Performance and Velocity-Based Training

31:45 The Framework of Lifting and Coaching

36:01 Learning from the Greats: Insights from Louie Simmons

40:41 Transitioning from Filmmaking to Coaching

44:50 OVR Performance: Revolutionizing Training Technology

51:59 Innovative Jump Systems and Their Impact

01:00:04 The Future of OVR: Apps and Connectivity

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

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The Starting Block Podcast
Complete Athletic Development
At The Starting Block Podcast, we want to give you, THE ATHLETE, THE COACH & THE PARENT the tools to WIN both on and off the field. Our team brings over 65+ years of combined experience in Athletics, Fitness and Sports Medicine. Our mission is to help you win and build our communities by passing on our knowledge & experiences, as well as that of our colleagues across the world. Our areas of expertise include: strength training, rehabilitation from injuries, power & speed development, nutrition as well as the mental/spiritual side of athletics.