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Optimum Nutrition Athletics Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Dave Harvey, ON Athletics-Regional Athletics Manager, for more information contact dharvey@glanbia.com Coach Ryan Banta is the girl's head track & field coach at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield Mo. In his fifteen years at the helm, his athletes have recorded 112 records (Fr, Soph JV, V), 4 top 5 state championship team finishes in 2008, 2009, 2016 and 2017. District champs 2007, 2008, 2009, 2015 and 2016. Conference Champion 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Five district runner-up finishes in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018. 2 State Records 4×800 09 and 3200 09, 14 nationally ranked events, 62 all-state performances (Track and XC),11 runners-up, 10 state champs, 132 state qualifying events/individuals qualifying events, 194 state semifinalists (sectionals), 207 top ten performances. Coach Banta's leadership positions include MTCCCA President 2015, Vice President 11-14, MTCCCA Panel Member 08-09 and 12, and 12, MTCCCA Guest Speaker 2009 and Mizzou Track & Field Camp Coach 08-, MSHSAA advisory board Girl’s Track & Field 09-13, blogger on www.elitetrack.com, speedendurance.com, just-fly-sports.com, presenter at the World Speed Summit and ALITS. He was invited participate at the Olympic Training Center as an emerging elite coach. Most recently, Ryan Banta has authored the book titled the Sprinter's Compendium. The book is the most exhaustive source on the topic of speed. The book has been sold in over 36 countries and counting. You can find his book on Amazon and other Book Retailers "Sprinter's Compendium" Twitter- @SprintersCompen Instagram- @ryan.banta Follow the Podcast Twitter- @talk_strength Instagram- @strengthtalkshop1