Coaching for All Ages with Mo Morales | Food for Thought #18

In Episode 18 of the Greenfork Food for Thought podcast, host Stephen Zabala sits down with Christian “Mo” Morales, a strength and performance coach working with athletes of all ages and levels. Mo shares his journey into athletic coaching, from internships and early experiences to leading athlete programs, and dives into topics like youth vs. adult training, the art and science of coaching, using technology in performance, and blending physical therapy with strength training.

To connect with Mo, follow @mo_movement25 on Instagram.

0:00 Intro and welcome Christian “Mo” Morales

2:24 Discovering athletic coaching and early inspirations

3:44 Funny story from shadowing an athletic trainer

5:18 Internships at Max Level Fitness and growth as a coach

7:05 Building relationships and meeting clients where they are

8:43 Adapting programs and learning the “art” of coaching

9:42 Training youth athletes vs. adults

12:32 Coaching adults and balancing goals with smart training

14:02 Blending rehab concepts with performance training

16:25 Making training fun and competitive for kids

17:52 Using technology like jump pads and laser timers

19:34 Coaching at Skidmore and integrating performance tech

22:26 Future goals with force plates and advanced analysis

25:02 Isometrics and tendon health in athletes

26:54 Blood flow restriction training and Mo’s published thesis

28:49 Principles of adaptation and transferable qualities

29:46 Evolution of athletic training and growth of private gyms

31:26 Golf, biomechanics, and rotational training

35:43 Mo’s last meal picks: Taylor ham, pizza, eggplant parm

36:42 Future projects, LLC, and online programs

40:39 Closing thoughts and where to find Mo