033 | Intentional Impact: Serving Athletes, Shaping Young Lives with Ben Loftis
Wed Jan 21 2026
In this episode of the MTB Performance Podcast, Ben Loftis, founder of Resolute Performance, shares his journey from college football safety to becoming a specialist in training overhead athletes. With a background shaped by personal injury challenges, Ben now leads a facility focused on long-term athletic development for youth and high school athletes.
In this conversation, Ben reveals the philosophy behind his "crockpot, not microwave" approach to training, explaining how he tracks metrics over extended periods to help young athletes understand the peaks and valleys of development. He discusses the importance of managing training loads in an era of year-round sports specialization, the role of technology in monitoring athlete readiness, and the critical balance between pushing athletes and protecting their long-term health.
Ben also opens up about the power of serving athletes without expectation and creating opportunities for both coaches and athletes to thrive.
Interested in learning more about Ben? Learn more at:
SITE || RESOLUTENWA.COM
LINKEDIN || @BENJAMINLOFTIS
FACEBOOK || @RESOLUTE.NWA
INSTAGRAM || @LOFTISTRONG
INSTAGRAM || @RESOLUTE. NWA
LINKTREE || LINKTR. EE/RESOLUTENWA
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In this episode of the MTB Performance Podcast, Ben Loftis, founder of Resolute Performance, shares his journey from college football safety to becoming a specialist in training overhead athletes. With a background shaped by personal injury challenges, Ben now leads a facility focused on long-term athletic development for youth and high school athletes. In this conversation, Ben reveals the philosophy behind his "crockpot, not microwave" approach to training, explaining how he tracks metrics over extended periods to help young athletes understand the peaks and valleys of development. He discusses the importance of managing training loads in an era of year-round sports specialization, the role of technology in monitoring athlete readiness, and the critical balance between pushing athletes and protecting their long-term health. Ben also opens up about the power of serving athletes without expectation and creating opportunities for both coaches and athletes to thrive. Interested in learning more about Ben? Learn more at: SITE || RESOLUTENWA.COM LINKEDIN || @BENJAMINLOFTIS FACEBOOK || @RESOLUTE.NWA INSTAGRAM || @LOFTISTRONG INSTAGRAM || @RESOLUTE. NWA LINKTREE || LINKTR. EE/RESOLUTENWA