What actually makes a future CrossFit Games athlete?

In this episode of the Brute Coaches Podcast, Domenic D'Agostino and Coach El go deep on talent identification, athlete development, and what separates good from elite.

We break down:-Why strength should come before conditioning for young athletes-How to spot real potential early-The role of Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and movement quality-When athletes actually hit their peak-The impact of life outside the gym on long-term success

We also get into coaching at a high level:

-What “detached caring” really means-How to balance being a coach and a friend-When to push and when to step back-Coaching athletes vs coaching people

This is a must-watch for coaches, competitors, and anyone serious about improving in CrossFit!

What actually makes a CrossFit champion?

In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we sit down with Jason Hopper and Coach El to break down the real changes that led to his rise.

This is not about doing more, it's about doing what matters.

If you’re serious about improving your performance, this conversation will change how you think about training.

🎧 Listen now and start training with purpose

If you feel like you’re working hard but not actually improving… this is the episode you need.

Right after our first Australian Brute training camp, we sat down with Emily Clements and Julia Hannaford to talk about what’s actually moving the needle in their training right now.

This isn’t surface-level advice.

We get into what changed when they moved from template programs to individualized coaching… why constantly training your strengths will hold you back… and how to finally make progress on the things that matter.

We also talk about:
• The real reason your weaknesses aren’t improving• How to train alone but still get better• Learning to enjoy competing again• Why your “why” matters more than your leaderboard spot• Balancing CrossFit with real life without burning out

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure if your training is working… this episode is a must-listen