Mighty Oak Athletic
We Build Better Athletes
Build Better Athletes
Show overview
Mighty Oak Athletic has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 97 episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 5 min and 14 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 52 episodes published. Published by Build Better Athletes.
From the publisher
Welcome to the Mighty Oak Athletic Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of student-athlete sports performance, lowering the risk of injuries, and strength training. Each week, we break down key insights from our latest essays, covering topics ranging from optimizing mobility and increasing muscle strength to enhancing mental toughness. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this podcast provides actionable advice and proven strategies to help you build a strong, resilient foundation for peak performance. Join us for engaging discussions on training techniques, nutrition, recovery, and the mindset needed to thrive both on and off the field. mightyoak.substack.com
Latest Episodes
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Screens Are Winning - Here's How a 6-Year-Old Fights Back
Stop Fixing Five Things at Once
Open Your Fridge
Stop Raising Harmless Kids
The Dumbest Exercise Your Kid Is Probably Doing
What Happens When Your Sidelines Go Quiet
Why We Keep the Wrong Scoreboard in Youth Sports
Why We Make Six-Year-Olds Do Hard Things on Purpose
How to Train Like a Roman Warrior
What Age Can Kids Safely Start Lifting Weights?
Why Your Daughter's UV Obsession Is Wrong
They Walked In Soft
Your Grandma Falls. Their Grandma Lifts.
Born Strong, Raised Soft
A Letter to My Heartbroken Son
The Fitness Lie That's Keeping You Weak (Stop Doing This)
Jack’s Arm Hurt. Mia’s Knee Hurt. Here’s What Fixed Both.
Your kid plays more sports than ever — but are they getting stronger or just more injured? In this episode, Michael Ockrim breaks down why single-sport specialization without strength training is the root cause of most youth overuse injuries, what the science actually says about kids lifting weights, and the six fundamental movement patterns every young athlete needs to master before they ever touch a barbell. If your child plays sports year-round and you want them playing for decades, this one is for you. Get full access to Mighty Oak Athletic Free Newsletter at mightyoak.substack.com/subscribe
The One Skill Every Parent Should Help Their Athlete Build
We break down why discipline — not motivation — is the real foundation of athletic success. We talk about how consistent barbell training and daily nutrition habits build skills that carry far beyond sports and into every part of life. Get full access to Mighty Oak Athletic Free Newsletter at mightyoak.substack.com/subscribe
What High-Level Athletes Do Early That Others Don’t
Break down why athletes who want to play at a higher level need to start strength training earlier than ever. We talk about year-round planning, why waiting until high school can be too late, and how smart coaching helps young athletes build strength, confidence, and long-term success. Get full access to Mighty Oak Athletic Free Newsletter at mightyoak.substack.com/subscribe