Episode 121

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30th Oct 2025

Ep. 121: Guest Interview - Coach Anthony Cellitti

In this weeks Guest Interview, John and Chris welcome Coach Anthony Cellitti to the show. The guys discuss various topics, including the importance of building relationships with athletes, the effectiveness of the 1x20 training system, and the challenges associated with training athletes in todays society due to the influence of social media and more.

**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 ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

03:06 Guest Introduction: Coach Anthony Saletti

05:59 Anthony's Coaching Journey and Philosophy

08:52 Ideal Athlete Qualities and Training Dynamics

11:51 Training Methodologies: The 1x20 System Explained

14:52 Practical Application of the 1x20 System

17:56 Challenges in Convincing Athletes to Train Differently

20:58 Bastardized Training Programs: Lessons Learned

24:31 Exploring Training Techniques and Recovery

30:12 The Challenge of Convincing Young Athletes

35:57 Building Relationships and Communication with Athletes

37:17 Innovations in Training Tools and Techniques

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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.