James Fitzgerald is the founder of OPEX and the International Center for Fitness. His 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice on refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques and training of other coaches has made OPEX a sought after method of bringing fitness to a higher order.

James has found a desire and passion to understanding fitness through assessment, testing, research, programming and more. He has had many years experience as an athlete from early childhood into adulthood, from playing top level soccer, short and long distance running to CrossFit where he was crowned “The Fittest on Earth”, Winner of the 2007 CrossFit Games.

In Volume 2 of the Conquer Athlete Podcast with Cal Dietz, the guys delve into the incredible importance of understanding required for the development of athletic potential within youth sports.

Cal Dietz is the founder and author of "TriPhasic Training". Cal has also been the Head Olympic Strength and Conditioning coach for numerous sports at the University of Minnesota since 2000. He has consulted with Olympic and World champions in various sports and professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, and Professional Boxing.

On episode 67 we have Coach Joe Kenn back for round two. On this episode we specifically discuss and breakdown the tier system and the intricacies of programming for athletes.

A 30+ year coaching veteran on the Private, High School, College, and Professional level, Joe Kenn is a proven leader in the field of athletic performance. His most recent achievement was being named the 2015 NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year.

Michael Boyle is one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training and general fitness. He currently spends his time lecturing, teaching, training, and writing. In 1996 Michael co founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, one of the first for-profit strength and conditioning companies in the world.