The Youth Fitness Podcast™
Lively, expert discussions on Youth Fitness and health, including sport, culture, lifestyle, motivation, physical education, wellness, and mental health. Two great formats- U18 discussions in under 18 minutes and full interviews in under an hour.
Jeff and Mikki Martin, Founders of the Brand X Method...
Recent Episodes
Oct. 21, 2025
S5E62: Andrew Menter, Founder of Physmodo "Movement is the Forgotten component of Fitness"
Andrew provides an informative perspective, a bit of history on movement assessment and evolving technologies in the industry. We chat about how frequency of assessment is key to finding and addressing movement restrictions a...
Sept. 30, 2025
S5E61: "Brutes and Dancers" a passion for Coaching Throwing Athletes with Rick Gaylord
Listen as Coach Rick Gaylord joins Jeff and Mikki to discuss his passion for coaching youth, his athletic background and professional experiences. Including the tension and interplay of Power and Technique, how they may diffe...
June 1, 2025
S4E60: Send us your input for Season 5, We would love to hear what you want us to cover and any subjects you would like us to go deeper on, guests you'd like us to interview.
Send us your input for Season 5, We would love to hear what you want us to cover and any subjects you would like us to go deeper on, guests you'd like us to interview.
May 11, 2025
S4E59: Rachel Steadman of Ellipsis Training and Adventures Delivering "Robust Risk Management"
Rachel Steadman hops on with Mikki and Jeff to discuss a little "how we got here" CrossFit history, 2006, fish tacos, and some serious guidance. The community has grown up over the past two decades and Rachel's knowledge on h...
March 11, 2025
S4E58: U18 - Positive Coaching Through Growth Spurts
Keegan and Mikki share proven strategies for positive coaching through growth spurts. Keeping youth engaged when physiological changes and challenges can create extra adjustment for both the youth and the coach. Episode Highl...
Feb. 16, 2025
S4E57: Dan Uyemura of PushPress "How transparency enhances culture, trust and resilience"
Dan Uyemura, Founder of PushPress joins Jeff and Mikki to discuss a myriad of topics from how fear of failure can be a real motivator, Glee Club and the positive outcomes of challenges, Staying humble, having true empathy and...