Podcast 309: How Bobby Stroupe Trains Patrick Mahomes for the Biggest Stage

This week, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Bobby Stroupe, Founder of the Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) and trainer for three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.

What does it take to make it to the Super Bowl? Will and Bobby analyze Patrick Mahomes’ health this season compared to last, coaching through injuries, and strategies for maximizing Patrick's speed during games.

Bobby shares his approach to enhancing Patrick’s rushing ability as a quarterback and how he uses WHOOP data to fine-tune training. They also explore how Bobby helps Patrick harness his “win-ergy,” manage playoff strain, and handle the hype surrounding Super Bowl LIX in pursuit of a historic three-peat.

Episode Chapters

00:24 - Bobby Stroupe’s background

1:11: - Patrick Mahomes’ health this season vs. last season

3:13 - Coaching Patrick through injury

6:46 - Training for speed

10:20 - Rushing strategy

11:00 - Using WHOOP data to optimize training

14:44 - Training to play 3 games in 11 days 20:40 - Navigating the end of season lull

23:34 - Win-ergy

26:05 - Playoff Strain 29:39 - Bobby’s Super Bowl expectations

31:06 - Preparing for the Super Bowl hype

34:08 - Going for a three-peat