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This episodes guest is Jason Feairheller from Function & Strength. When Jason began his training career, he had an interest in developing athletic speed and power, and over the past decade, that interest has turned into a passion. In addition to training, he has lectured on strength and conditioning as an adjunct professor at Immaculata University. Jason has been sought out for his knowledge and application for speed and power development. Jason has also been featured on several podcasts talking about his concept of Multidirectional Power. He has also contributed articles on speed training, as well as taught the course, “Functional Speed Training for the Fitness Professional and Healthcare Provider.” On this episode Jason and I discuss: Jason's background Jason tells us about his background coaching street hockey Jason shares his insights into multi-directional power development I ask Jason how he structures training sessions at Strength & Function We discuss transfer of training Jason talks about vestibular training I ask Jason what is a plyometric? I ask Jason, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? I ask Jason for his top and current reading recommendations This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - functionandstrength.net Facebook - Function & Strength Twitter - @TrueFXS Instagram - functionandstrength Books Mentioned: Anatomy of Agility Podcasts Mentioned: Lee Taft - Performance Podcast: Episode 35 - Developing Multi-Directional Power (With Jason Feairheller)Physical Preparation podcast - Jason Feariheller on Building Multi-Directional Speed and Power ATSW - Episode 234: Ryan Harrison - vision training to enhance performance Just Fly Performance Podcast #68 - Robbie Bourke on Isometrics, Periodization and Holistic Performance People and Resources Mentioned: Ryan Heickert Marty Tomes Dan John Pavel Tsatsouline Dan Pfaff Dan Pfaff - Rudiment Jump Series Pat Davidson Bill Hartman Gary Gray Joel Jamieson Westside Barbell Yuri Verkhoshansky Ty Terrell Bondarchuk - Exercise classification ALTIS Al Vermeil Al Vermeil Hierarchy Ryan Harrison Bill Harrison Wayne Gretzky