Physical Preparation Podcast · Mike Robertson

2025 Review, 2026 Preview, and Lessons Learned Over the Past Year

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Kendall is in the gym twice a week, doing soccer training, two individual days, running, and mindset work.

1. Physical Preparation Podcast's 2025 review and 2026 preview centers on Mike Robertson's year-end reflections, family updates, business shifts, and coaching lessons. 2. Mike Robertson hosts as the show's creator and voice, and he mentions Jess, Kendall, Cade, Ken, Joel, Lee Taft, Andy, Luca, and Mace because their work, family roles, and events shaped the year. 3. The episode asks whether the podcast, RTS, and iFAST Basketball should keep evolving in 2026, while he also reviews what worked, what failed, and what needs more focus. 4. Mike says Jess is “absolutely crushing her job” as a dietitian and describes her continuing education and new responsibilities. 5. He says Kendall is handling Fishers High School, serving as captain of the freshman team, and training with soccer sessions, gym work, runs, and mindset training. 6. He says Cade is in robotics club, math club, and the gym, with Sandy C helping him start training consistently. 7. Mike lists family travel that included the Smoky Mountains, Mexico, Chicago, Michigan, Montana, and Florida. 8. He says Mexico was his kids’ first trip out of the country, and he highlights Cade’s obsession with “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” during the Chicago food trip. 9. He says workshops and live events mattered in 2025, including Fit for Life in Vegas, Lee Taft at IFAST, the optimizing movement workshop, and the Built to Last mentorship in Nashville. 10. He says those events rekindled his interest in live education and reminded him to keep learning from other coaches. 11. Mike says IFAST Basketball “exploded” after he embraced growth, then he notes the shelf life of athletes and the need to refill the pipeline. 12. He says the business side became easier after Push Press improved scheduling and billing, which he describes as a well-oiled machine. 13. He says High-IFAST Basketball Insiders was shut down because passion did not translate into audience growth, and he is still figuring out the right format. 14. He says the podcast crossed 500 episodes, but he is questioning whether the time investment still fits his goals in a crowded podcast landscape. 15. He says Andy's line that “if it's not on my calendar, it's not a thing” helped him build a weekly system for social media, podcast prep, and coaching blocks. 16. He says that system finally gave him organization and focus, even though the rhythm got disrupted by Christmas break. 17. The tone is reflective, self-critical, and practical, with long solo monologue sections and direct sponsor mentions. 18. The format stays informal and off the cuff, but the episode still moves through a structured year-in-review, lessons-learned, and goals section. 19. Trainers and coaches who like honest business reflection. 20. Listeners wanting tight interviews or fast-paced banter.

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