Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M.

Dad, Husband, Teacher, Track & Field Coach. Author of Sprinter's Compendium Contributor @simplifaster @speedendurance MTCCCA HOF

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

1️⃣ Team Title
3️⃣ State Records
1️⃣1️⃣ Top 5 State Team Finishes
1️⃣6️⃣ Conference Team Titles
2️⃣1️⃣ District Team Plaques
2️⃣4️⃣ Individual Champions
2️⃣5️⃣ Individual State Runners-Up
2️⃣0️⃣9️⃣ All State Medalists
@PCHXC_TF @parkwayathletes @pchcolts @ParkwayAlumni @ParkwaySchools #gocolts

[Smart Science @SmartScience]

A groundbreaking treatment pairing auditory tones with mild electrical shocks rewires the brain to quiet chronic tinnitus.

Chronic tinnitus, the agonizing perception of ringing in the ears without an external sound source, affects millions worldwide and has long eluded effective medical intervention.

However, innovative research in neuroscience shows that bimodal neuromodulation—a technique combining audio tones with gentle electrical stimulation delivered directly to the tongue—can effectively quiet these phantom sounds.

By stimulating touch receptors on the tongue while simultaneously playing targeted acoustic signals through headphones, the treatment leverages the brain's natural neuroplasticity. This dual-sensory approach encourages the central nervous system to reframe its sensory processing, essentially retraining the brain to ignore hyperactive auditory signals.

In a landmark clinical study involving over 300 adults suffering from chronic subjective tinnitus, more than 86% of compliant participants experienced a significant reduction in symptom severity following 12 weeks of daily treatment.

Remarkably, these therapeutic benefits persisted for up to 12 months post-treatment, representing a major leap forward in long-term tinnitus care. Described by patients as feeling like a mild fizzing sensation on the tongue, this non-invasive therapy offers a promising and safe alternative to traditional management strategies, bringing renewed hope to millions seeking lasting relief.

source: Conlon, B., Langguth, B., Hamilton, C., Hughes, S., Meade, E., Connor, C. O., Schecklmann, M., Hall, D. A., Toal, P. D., & Lim, H. H.. Bimodal neuromodulation combining sound and tongue stimulation reduces tinnitus symptoms in a large randomized clinical study. Science Translational Medicine, 12(564).

[Spencer Ferrari-Wood @_CoachFerrari]

Something I wish I would've understood when I was younger:

How much time coaches spend thinking about what's best for the team.

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

What we do for @pchcolts homecoming spirit! It was pretty refreshing for a warm October day! #gocolts #finishstrong. @parkwayathletes @ParkwayAlumni @PCHXC_TF

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

Friends, alumni, family, athletes, and Colt supporters! Please consider helping out our Girl's Cross Country team! Due to budget constraints we need your support to keep our program strong! We are halfway to our goal! @PCHXC_TF Thank you for donating here: https://t.co/jzPMjslU6j

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

Hey PCH peeps and all supporters of our community! Please consider donating to the cause to help out our girl's Cross Country team! Please click the link to make a keep our team still traveling and being our best!!! Thanks you! https://t.co/jzPMjslU6j

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

Its that time for the @PCHXC_TF cross country season! We are once again asking for your support! Now more than ever we need your contributions to keep our team best equipped, traveled, & supported. Click on the link to boost our program: https://t.co/jzPMjslU6j

[Coach Hines 🇺🇸 @CoachKurtHines]

BUILD SOMEONE UP TODAY!

The world already has enough people who “specialize” in tearing others down.

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

In my time, we have been blessed to have a number of young people represent their colleges as a track and field athlete after high school. Amongst their ranks includes Olympians, @NCAA champions, All Americans, and national qualifiers! Who's next? @parkwayathletics @pchcolts

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

@usabasketball let me say congratulations! I hope we can now celebrate an amazing win, adjustments, and players locking in to a big win. Stop negative post & pump up the positive! Awesome job players, administrators, and coaches. Go #usa! Congrats Stew for MVP.

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

@I_Coach_Speed @pntrack He & I had a spirited debate on the 400m yrs ago. Full disclosure Tony & I are friends. While we dont line up on everything I think our debate highlights a lot of his program & a contrasting system. Tony's made me better. Listen I think its worth the time https://t.co/3Bi2q2pZJz

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

@TodayInSportsCo Any Given Sunday. One of the best speeches ever.

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

@oniichanph He will be on Marvel Rivals next week and Doomsday shortly after.

[Parkway Central @pchcolts]

Back-to-back Viz tourney winners!

[Parkway Central @pchcolts]

Congrats to the softball team on finishing second against some really good competition in the Summit Tourney! The team has started the season 5-1. Keep it going!

[J.T. Ayers 🇺🇸 @CoachJTAyers]

Before the workout - print last years marks.

Have athletes compare themselves to THEMSELVES for the workout

Sustained motivation comes from seeing your own progress.

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”
-Ernest Hemmingway

[Gerry DeFilippo | Strength & Speed @Challenger_ST]

If a 10–18 year old athlete came to me tomorrow and said:

“I want my teammates to not recognize me in 12 months.”

Faster.

Stronger.

More explosive.

This is exactly what I would make them do.

Save this. Use it. Change your career

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

Justin's @JustinRobindon coach, Sean Burris is the biggest influence on my training design @PCHXC_TF. Its awesome their working together again. Great showcase of Burris's communication style & prescriptions for sprint work. #criticalmassystem Click here https://t.co/t17jdPQCNa

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

Justin's @JustinRobindon coach, Sean Burris is the biggest influence on my training design @PCHXC_TF. Its awesome their working together again. Great showcase of Burris's communication style & prescriptions for sprint work. #criticalmassystem Click here https://t.co/t17jdPQCNa

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

@markrwardxi @pchcolts @PCHXC_TF Two leg oriented day, Followed by a throwing day followed by jump day then another throw day and Saturday race model. Then time trials third week on just two days. Middle week is training. Then after time trials we start regular training and meets after.

[Coach Ryan J. Banta Psy.M. @SprintersCompen]

Friends join me tomorrow for an awesome coaching education opportunity tomorrow and Monday evening! @pchcolts @PCHXC_TF Beyond Mileage: Ancillary & Speed Training for Middle-Distance and Distance Athletes | Ascent Track Click here: https://t.co/u31U95Vrwt