Ep. 330: Block Periodization, Coaching Philosophy, and Stoicism | Alex Borgs, PhD

(Note: Alex's origin story ends around ~35:00. After that, we start discussing more applied coaching and sport science topics.)

Alex Borgs joins the podcast to discuss an unconventional journey that took him from Germany to Wyoming football, military service, coaching, and ultimately a PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance at East Tennessee State University.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of athletic identity, the role of stoicism in navigating adversity, what makes coaches effective, and why human connection may be more important than any training program. Alex also shares insights from his doctoral research on specificity, morphological adaptations, block periodization, and long-term athlete development.

Topics include: • Alex's legendary background• Coaching philosophy and athlete buy-in• Block periodization and specificity of training• Strength-endurance vs strength-power adaptations• Research, critical thinking, and sport science Enjoy!

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