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Strength Coach Network is bridging the gap from the class room to the weight room. This is why we are where Strength Coaches come to learn. In fact we bridge the gap from 📚 to 🏋️‍♂️ so well we have members all across athletics. How do we do this? Strength and conditioning in athletics SHOULD be exciting. Yet too many people make it dull and boring. We are not sure why this is the case - working with professional and collegiate athletes is awesome! In this show from Strength Coach Network, join Dr. Justin Lima as he talks with experts in the field of strength and conditioning. Dr. Lima has been working in college athletics since 2009 after his athletic career ended. Since then he has worked in college sports at Big 10, ACC, Ivy League, and more helping hundreds of athletes while placing some into professional careers. He also earned his PhD in Health and Human Performance and Masters in Strength and Conditioning. Each week he is joined by coaches who make their living working in the field of strength and conditioning. On the show we dive into the world of working in professional and collegiate sport - but make it interesting! Yes we dive into the science of exercise, our spin on it makes it digestable for everyone to understand how elite athletes are able to perform. So be cheeky and indulge on this conversation in the middle of each week, and learn how the best athletes prepare for GameDay. For more information from Strength Coach Network follow us at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog Website: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/ Education Courses: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals

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    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 211-225

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 68:17


    In this week's episode Yosef and I dive into pages 211-225 of Supertraining and we talk about: recapping Dave Tate Table Talk podcast, electric stimulation for recovery/strength, drop jump height progression, and isometrics. ___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    How One coach Built the Most Dominant Weightlifting Team in Olympic History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 81:58


    Christos Iakovou is one of the most influential figures in the history of Olympic weightlifting. A former Olympian himself, competing in the 1968, 1972, and 1976 Summer Games, he later became the chief trainer of the Greek National Weightlifting Team and architect of what became known as the “Greek Dream Team.”Under his leadership, Greece rose to international dominance, earning 13 Olympic medals and more than 60 World and European Championship medals across the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympic cycles. Iakovou is known for building a culture of discipline, unity, and competitive excellence that shaped an entire generation of athletes and coaches. His methodology emphasized technical mastery, progressive overload, psychological resilience, and a relentless commitment to preparation.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 196-210

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 77:58


    In these 15 pages of Supertraining Yosef and I talk about special strength training, training age, the thought process of elite strength coaches, whole body vibration training, and more.___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    Heidi Campo | How Astronauts Prepare For and Train in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 64:21


    In this episode hear from Coach Heidi Campo about what astronauts go through with respect to their physical preparation before, during, and after spaceflight. Heidi has a background in Spaceflight dating back to late 2023/early 2024.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    I Ran a Private Gym for 9 Years: Here's the One Mistake That Almost Closed It - Trent Luecke

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 74:15


    Trent Luecke is the Customer Success Manager for TeamBuildr OS at TeamBuildr, where he helps gym owners save time, streamline operations, and deliver a better experience for their athletes and members.Before joining TeamBuildr, Trent spent six years owning and operating a personal training facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During that time, he coached over 400 clients, built long-term client relationships, and learned firsthand the realities of running a sports performance business, from programming and coaching to operations, retention, and growth.With nearly a decade in the fitness industry, Trent brings a unique blend of coaching experience and operational insight to the private sector. His passion lies in helping coaches solve complex problems, build sustainable systems, and create an experience that meets clients where they're at, without sacrificing quality or culture$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 181-195

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 67:27


    In these 15 pages the main topic is flexibility. Yosef and I dive into the examples of flexibility from the text and dive real deep into the PNF/FRC principles of active not passive flexibility. We also dive into full range motion lifting is flexibility training. ___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Small Recovery Wins → Big Performance Gains with NBA Star Caleb Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 7:33


    Need help maximizing recovery and performance with your athletes? Listen to Dr. Tyler Lesher explain how he helps his NBA Pro Caleb Martin stay on the court with various recovery modalities.___Learn About Hytro BFRhttps://hytro.com/pages/basketball?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=basketball&utm_content=journal&utm_term=mens-performance ___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

    Dr. Tyler Lesher | From the NBA to Private Training - What Actually Transfers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 73:31


    Tyler Lesher has worked in the NBA, UCLA Basketball, and now in the private sector with a professional athlete. In this episode, we break down what transfers across those settings—and what doesn't.We discuss why small recovery interventions matter, and how anecdotal experience shapes practice. We also touch on the difference between managing a full team vs. one athlete___Learn About Hytro BFRhttps://hytro.com/pages/basketball?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=basketball&utm_content=journal&utm_term=mens-performance ___From our sponsorsHawkin Dynamics

    Better Than RSI: The Simple Formula…

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 79:03


    Today on the podcast we're joined by Dr. Lance Brooks, a biomechanist and physiologist whose work focuses on how force is actually produced and expressed in sport. Dr. Brooks serves as a faculty member at Bridgewater State University—which is also my alma mater—and he brings a rare combination of high-level research and real-world performance application.In this episode, we talk about sprint mechanics, acceleration, stretch–shortening cycle performance, and why some of the metrics coaches rely on may not mean what we think they mean. We dig into his critique of the Reactive Strength Index, the development of the Dynamic Rebound Index, and what it really means to evaluate force production in a mechanically sound way.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Supertraining in a Year | Pages 166-180

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 73:58


    This week Yosef and I cover 15 pages of Supertraining and this was DENSE topics covering: flexibility, cluster sets, psychological training, and much more.___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    What Matters More Than Sets & Reps in S&C

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 88:22


    Coaching isn't just sets and reps. In this episode, Mark Fitzgerald (former NHL strength coach) shares why connection, listening, and keeping athletes available matter more than anything on the program.Learn More About Hytro BFR: https://hytro.com/pages/ice-hockey?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=hockey&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=mens-performance___From our sponsorsHawkin Dynamics

    Stop Chasing Protocols. Start Using THIS Instead | Doug Gray, Gray Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 66:05


    Doug Gray is the President of Gray Institute and Director of GIFT, the Institute's flagship mentorship program. As the son of founder Dr Gary Grey, Doug has spent his career advancing Applied Functional Science® (AFS), a system rooted in the integration of physical, biological, and behavioural sciences to optimise human movement.Founded in 1978, Gray Institute is recognized worldwide as the leading authority on AFS, educating more than 250,000 movement professionals through certifications, live events, digital education, and mentorship.Doug's leadership focuses on preserving the scientific integrity of AFS while expanding its practical application across performance, rehabilitation, and training environments.https://grayinstitute.com/ftm$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    How Blood Flow Restriction Can Improve Recovery and Sleep While Traveling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 13:25


    Mark Fitzgerald has worked across the NHL, OHL, and elite performance environments for nearly 20 years. As a strength and conditioning coach, consultant, and performance director, he shares real-world insights on recovery, performance, and preparing athletes to compete at the highest level. In this episode, we dive into how he uses BFR to improve sleep and readiness during travel.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 136-165

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 58:39


    Another 30 pages to get through in this episode as we talk plyos, speed work, Jay Schroeder and former NFL safety Adam Archuleta's training (Yosef know's Jay's mentor), and more...___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    How NBA Athletes SHOULD Train | Justin Ochoa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 75:18


    Justin Ochoa is the founder of Gem Sessions, a high-performance basketball development organization based in Indianapolis. He works with athletes ranging from youth prospects to professional players, blending elite skill development with evidence-based strength, speed, and performance training. After recognizing the gaps that limited his own playing career, Justin committed to building a system that fully prepares athletes for the physical and mental demands of the game. In addition to coaching, he founded the Gem Sessions Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping youth athletes with the academic, athletic, and life resources needed to succeed beyond basketball.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Conditioning Isn't the Enemy — From the NFL to the Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 59:04


    I speak with Jonah Rosner about the c word - conditioning. There seems to be a new trend in S&C where coaches don't want to do conditioning work with their athletes. In this episode you will learn why you need to condition them.Jonah Rosner is a sport scientist, performance coach, and the founder of Marathon Science, a platform dedicated to translating cutting-edge endurance research into practical insights for runners and hybrid athletes. Jonah previously worked in the NFL and now focuses on helping endurance athletes train smarter through evidence-based training, nutrition, and performance strategies.Connect with Jonah:Newsletter: https://marathonscience.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosnerperformance/___From our sponsorsTeamBuildr

    Why To Consider Blood Flow Restriction Use With Conditioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 13:47


    In this convo I speak with Jonah Rosner about his novel findings with BFR on endurance runners. Much like BFR being used to reduce the strain and mechanical load from heavy resistance training - he is applying it for runners who have strain and mechanical load from long distance running. Jonah Rosner is a sport scientist, performance coach, and the founder of Marathon Science, a platform dedicated to translating cutting-edge endurance research into practical insights for runners and hybrid athletes. Jonah previously worked in the NFL and now focuses on helping endurance athletes train smarter through evidence-based training, nutrition, and performance strategies.For more info from Jonah click below:Newsletter: https://marathonscience.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosnerperformance/

    Why Your Athletes Are FAILING at Recovery (G-TEC Founder Reveals All)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 65:02


    This is Dylan's mission: As the Founder & CEO of G-TEC, I'm dedicated to revolutionizing sportswear and recovery products for athletes around the globe. My journey began as a professional American Football player, competing at the highest levels in the US, Sweden, Austria, and Germany. This experience gave me unique insights into the needs of athletes, which inspired me to establish G-TEC in 2021 with just € 300.Since then, G-TEC has become one of the fastest-growing sports brands in the world, with headquarters in The Netherlands and a US base in both Dallas, Texas & Miami, Florida. Our mission is to provide athletes with the best gear to enhance their performance, needs and $1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 106-136

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 73:00


    In this episode Yosef and I cover 30 pages since I was away at the KU Sports Performance Clinic the week prior. We dive into the greatness of Coach Bondarchuk, Speed-Strength terminology, stretch shortening cycle, topography of movements, explosive/reactive strength, reaction times, and more...___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/stBuy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertrainingHawkin Dynamics

    John Griffin | Maximizing NFL Athlete's Health and Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 60:09


    In this episode I get to speak with John Griffin who serves as the Director of Player Performance for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League. Griffin joined the Falcons after spending the past three seasons (2021-23) with the Los Angeles Rams, serving two seasons (2021-22) as assistant strength and conditioning coach and most recently associate director of strength and conditioning in 2023.---Learn More Here:https://hytro.com/pages/american-football?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=football&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=mens-performance___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

    Leaving Power 5 College Football for Corporate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 63:13


    Jacob Ricketts, is a performance coach whose career spans Power Five college football and large-scale corporate wellness systems.Jacob currently serves as Health and Wellness Manager at BARD Materials, where he leads health, fitness, and performance initiatives for a non-traditional athletic population. In this role, he applies principles from high-performance sport to workforce health, resilience, and long-term well-being.Prior to transitioning into corporate wellness, Jacob spent nearly a decade in collegiate athletics working primarily in football. His experience includes roles at University of Colorado Boulder, Temple University, Northern Illinois University, and Stanford University.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Applying Blood Flow Restriction Across All Levels of Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 5:30


    Hear from John Griffin on how he is able to apply BFR with all his athletes. John works for the Atlanta Falcons as the Director of Player Performance and is able to use BFR with the team in many settings - find out how in his episode.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    2026 Kansas Sport Performance Clinic Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 15:38


    Learn about what happened this weekend at Lawrence and why you need to be there next year!___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    The REAL Cost of Success in Strength Coaching: Travel, Money & Sacrifice with Kosta Telegadas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 102:24


    Today's guest is Kosta Telegadas, a strength and conditioning coach whose career spans elite sport, tactical performance, and international human performance operations.Kosta holds a master's degree in Exercise Physiology (University of Miami). Early in his career, he gained hands-on experience through roles with VCU Sports Performance and EXOS, developing a strong foundation in programming, rehabilitation, and applied sports performance.He later transitioned into the tactical space, working as a S&C Specialist under the U.S. Department of Defense's Optimizing Human Weapon Systems contract, first with Solvere Technical Group and currently as a Site Lead with LMR Technical Group.Kosta now serves as Associate Director of International Business for the National Council on Strength & Fitness, where he helps expand education and professional standards globally.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 91-105

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 75:27


    In this week's episode Yosef and I talk about: managing sport coaches, skill development, specialized exercises, and sport specific training. Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    Before or After Training? The Science of Cold Plunging

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 45:27


    Today's guest is Ryan Duey, the CEO and co-founder of Plunge, a company that has played a major role in bringing cold-water immersion and recovery practices into the mainstream.Ryan helped found Plunge with a focus on making high-quality, durable cold-plunge systems accessible to athletes, coaches, and everyday consumers alike. Under his leadership, Plunge has grown from a niche recovery concept into a widely recognized brand used across professional sports, fitness facilities, and homes worldwide.With a background rooted in entrepreneurship and product development, Ryan has been instrumental in bridging the gap between evidence-based recovery practices and real-world application. His work has helped normalize recovery as a foundational pillar of performance, health, and lifestyle, not just an afterthought.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 76-90

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 70:59


    In this week's episode we cover: Oklahoma State Football study review, change in direction work, fitness fatigue vs supercompensation, and insecure coaches. Enjoy!Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    Is There a Benefit to Mat Drills for All Sports?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 48:03


    In this episode I talk with Otto and Troy about why mat drills could actually serve a purpose in team sports. You will be shocked to hear what my thoughts are.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Why Race Car Drivers Are ELITE Athletes (6G Forces, Pit Crews & The Real Demands)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 60:01


    Today's guest, Sam Feldman, is a strength and conditioning coach who works across traditional team sports and high-performance racing environments, applying a holistic approach to physical preparation, physiological development, recovery, and long-term athlete health.His background spans high school, collegiate, and professional sport, with previous roles at The Paideia School, Cressey Sports Performance, and the University of Georgia. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach within the Atlanta Braves organization, where he oversaw all aspects of physical preparation for professional baseball athletes.In that role, he was responsible for program design, weight room and coaching supervision, performance monitoring, conditioning, nutrition organization, budgeting, and in-season arm care for pitchers.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 61-75

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 71:34


    In this episode Yosef and I talk about hypertrophy vs hyperplasia, neurology, atrophy, and over coaching. __Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    How to build a Power 5 Basketball Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 81:23


    Iowa native Logan Ogden is in his first season as the director of men's basketball athletic performance for the University of Iowa men's basketball program.Ogden brings 14 years of experience with him to Iowa City, including the past four seasons as the director of strength and conditioning at Utah (2021-25), where he provided year-round comprehensive training for the Utes' men's basketball program.He also served in a director role at Utah State (2018-21) and Nebraska Omaha (2015-18), he was an assistant strength coach at Augustana University (2013-15) and served as a graduate assistant at South Dakota State (2011-13).Ogden was named to Silver Wave Media's list of most impactful strength and conditioning coaches in the country in August of 2022.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 46-60

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 69:26


    In this episode we talk about muscle fiber shifting, muscle contraction types, collagen, energy storage and more. It is wild all this comes up in only pages 46-60 of Supertraining.Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    Heavy Box Squat with No Coach | THIS is why ALL High Schools Need a Full Time S&C Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 19:47


    This kid is strong, very strong. This is not the safest thing for them to be doing alone. This could have ended poorly. Thankfully it did not. Hear from Director of Athletic Performance at Opelika High School and NHSSCA Alabama State Director Kade McGee as to how this can be avoided.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    College Coaching BROKE Me and Here's How I fixed it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 82:45


    Ryan Metzger is a S&C coach with extensive experience in collegiate Olympic sports, particularly women's soccer and tennis. She most recently served as the Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance at the University of Tennessee, where she helped lead high-performing programs in one of the most demanding environments in college athletics.Prior to Tennessee, Ryan spent several years at Clemson University as a Senior Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, where she was directly responsible for women's soccer and softball and played a key role in intern education and staff development. In 2022, she was named the NSCA Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in recognition of her impact on both athletes and coaches.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 31-45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 57:34


    Pages 31-45 covered in this week where we talk about S.A.I.D Principle, neuromuscular junction, muscle properties, application to training, and some GREAT stories about Dr. Yessis, Bondarchuk, and Issurin.---Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics

    Why Your Fascia Training Might Be BS (And What Actually Works)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 69:03


    Taylor Elizondo is an S&C coach and educator with a background in applied sport science, movement assessment, and program design. He holds a master's degree and is certified as a CSCS and CES, with a coaching approach grounded in biomechanics, training transfer, and long-term athlete development.In the classroom, Taylor is known for using Anatoliy Bondarchuk's Transfer of Training framework to help students move beyond exercise lists and toward true training intent. He uses Bondarchuk's classification system to teach how general, specific, and competitive exercises actually influence sport performance and how coaches can make better programming decisions based on transfer rather than tradition or trend.$1 Trial Membership to SCN https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/TrialSave on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUCONNECT:https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/From our sponsors:Hawkin Dynamicshttps://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Vitruve VBThttps://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. Power Lift https://www.powerliftusa.com/Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. Dashrhttps://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. PlayerDatahttps://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network's trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. TeamBuildrhttps://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way.

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 16-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 71:41


    This week Yosef and I dive into pages 16-30 of Supertraining and the conversation revolves around 1*20, maximal effort training, and Yosef even shares about the relationship between Mel and Yuri and how Mel kept over $1M from Yuri. If you have not downloaded the reading list here it is:https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    High School Strength Coaches Reveal What Schools Don't Understand About Training Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 110:25


    The mission of the High School Coaches Professional Development Group is to effectively represent the needs and priorities of the high school coaching profession in support of NSCA's mission. This is accomplished through regular needs analysis efforts, collaborative work with NSCA committees and staff, and advocacy for the growth of the profession.Contact the Chair: Justin Loudon, CSCS, RSCC*DContact the Staff Liaison: Eric McMahonNSCA Board Liaison: Jaynie BjornaraaMembers:Tyler Brooks, CSCS, RSCCJim Davis, MEd, MA, CSCS, RSCC*ENick Ficker, CSCS, RSCCJustin Loudon, CSCS, RSCC*DJesse Padgett, CSCS, RSCC*DBrandon Peifer, CSCSAndrew Pichardo, PhD, CPSS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*DJonmarc Rasberry, CSCS, RSCCAndrew Tirotta, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Read Supertraining in a Year | Pages 1-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 55:47


    Ever try to read Supertraining and stop after a few pages? We get it - so we are here to fix that.The reading is broken up into 15 pages per week M-F (3 pages per day). This pace makes it easy to follow along.This episode is pages 1-15 where Yosef and I explain the reading and why it matters for S&C coaches in all sports. Every Monday there will be an episode that explains the weeks readings. Here is episode 1.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Multi-Sport Athlete Programming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 77:31


    Keith Swift is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Wofford College, overseeing performance programming for all 20 varsity sports. Prior to Wofford, he held collegiate roles at Purdue and South Carolina State, where he directed strength and conditioning for 14 programs and coached athletes who went on to the NFL and Olympic podiums; including NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Darius Leonard and Olympic gold medalist Jeff Henderson.Keith has also spent time in professional baseball with the Seattle Mariners organization. A former collegiate defensive end at Tennessee Tech, he brings experience across high school, college, and professional sport.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    You have to walk on the floor with confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 51:23


    In this conversation, Melissa Mercado shares her journey from collegiate strength conditioning to tactical strength conditioning, discussing the unique challenges and demands of training military personnel. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, leadership, and building relationships in the tactical environment. Melissa also highlights the significance of being a woman in a male-dominated field and offers insights on how to navigate leadership roles effectively. The discussion transitions to her current role at Team Builder, where she focuses on fostering collaboration and enhancing human performance across various branches of the military. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of tactical strength conditioning and the importance of planting seeds for growth in both personal and professional realms.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Your Mental Toughness Training Doesn't Work!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 47:56


    Discover the unique demands of tactical strength and conditioning with O2X Human Performance Coach Mark Christiani, who serves 4,000+ Army Reserve soldiers. This episode explores the critical differences between college athletics and military training, emphasizing efficient programming, cultural competency, and building trust with tactical athletes.Learn how tactical S&C coaches must understand their population's demands, create time-efficient training sessions, and support soldiers' full-time careers alongside military service. Coach Christiani shares insights on motivation strategies, wellness coaching, nutrition guidance, and the importance of spending time with your athletes beyond the weight room.Perfect for strength coaches, sport scientists, and fitness professionals interested in tactical athlete development, military fitness, human performance optimization, and career transitions into tactical strength and conditioning. $1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Your Degree Didn't Prepare You To Work With Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 55:19


    Discover how golf performance training has evolved from Tiger Woods to today's elite athletes with Director of Fitness Jeremy Golden. This strength and conditioning deep-dive covers the unique demands of golf athletes, common injuries (back, hips, ankles, and surprisingly the neck), and why traditional band-only training isn't enough. Learn practical programming strategies for golfers of all levels, from college athletes to 78-year-old amateurs hitting 200-pound hex bar deadlifts. Jeremy shares his career journey through college basketball, women's rowing, and now private sector golf performance, offering honest insights on work-life balance, sustainable coaching practices, and the need for unified strength and conditioning education. Whether you're training golfers, working in private sector fitness, or navigating your coaching career, this episode delivers actionable advice on periodization, facility constraints, communication with athletes, and building long-term success in strength coaching beyond the traditional college sports grind culture.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Why I left College S&C for Corporate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 50:56


    Former college strength coach Ian Samuels shares his journey from NCAA football to corporate performance coaching at a major tech company. Discover why strength and conditioning professionals are making the transition to corporate wellness and how to break into this growing field.In this episode, Ian discusses the dysfunction in college strength and conditioning culture, from desk-guarding to unsustainable work hours. Learn how corporate performance coaching applies the same principles as athletic training—just with different performance outcomes. Ian reveals strategies for improving internship programs, the importance of work-life balance, and why even elite corporate professionals care about their bench press numbers.Key topics: strength and conditioning career paths, corporate wellness coaching, college sports culture, internship best practices, performance training, work-life balance for coaches, career transitions for strength coaches.Subscribe to the CMW for more strength and conditioning insights from practitioners across all fields.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    How the Nervous System Controls Athletic Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 50:31


    Discover how the nervous system controls athletic performance with Brendan Smith from Wired to Move. Learn practical nervous system training techniques using Square One System and Signal Six protocols that strength coaches can implement immediately.In this episode, we explore:How the nervous system acts as CEO of movement and performancePrimitive reflexes and their impact on athletic movement patternsPractical applications of neuro response testing for athletesConcussion recovery and injury prevention strategiesVestibular system training and visual drills for performanceFascia, proprioception, and sensory input optimizationPosture correction through nervous system integration$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Jess Burke | Why Life In Private Sector S&C is so GREAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 66:23


    Coach Jess Burke joins the show for the 3rd time and it was a blast to catch up. Now Jess has her in person location to train clients in Chicago. She is doing this in addition to her online clients. We talk about how wild private sector life is now compared to college S&C - we both left college around the same time. ___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Breaking Into Tactical Strength & Conditioning: Fire, Police & Military Training Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 59:20


    Discover how to become a strength coach for firefighters with Alex Redshaw from O2X Human Performance! This tactical strength and conditioning deep dive covers firefighter training programs, working with first responders, and breaking into the tactical fitness space. Learn about recruit academy programming, managing 24-hour shift schedules, movement quality screening, and injury prevention for tactical athletes. Alex shares his journey from Australian sports science research to embedded strength coach at Arlington County Fire Department, revealing why tactical strength and conditioning offers better work-life balance than college athletics. Perfect for strength coaches considering careers in fire service, police, military, or tactical fitness. Whether you're CSCS certified, NSCA accredited, or exploring tactical human performance, this episode provides actionable insights for serving first responders through strength and conditioning.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    Tactical Strength & Conditioning - Leave it better than you found it | Maria Howard & Katie Taulbee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 76:45


    In this episode I sit down with 2 Tactical S&C Coaches. Maria has just got into TSAC while Katie has been in for 5 years. You will learn what life in TSAC is like, how to prove success for these athletes, future of the field, and more.Connect with Maria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-howard-ms-cscs-9b9627225/Connect with Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-taulbee-cscs-rscc-a07808107/___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

    The Dark Truth About Tactical S&C

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 60:59


    Discover why tactical strength and conditioning requires a completely different approach than college athletics. Coach Matt Matua shares his 3.5 years of experience at Fort Bragg, revealing the critical mistakes college strength coaches make when transitioning to tactical settings. Learn why "we don't need more strength coaches in tactical we need more tactical strength and conditioning coaches." $1 Trial Membership to SCN

    How to build your coaching business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 63:39


    Yo, this episode is FIRE if you're thinking about going private or just starting out as a strength coach. Jeremy Lizama went from the Marine Corps to working with the Arizona Cardinals in the Dominican Republic, then said "screw it" and started his own thing in LA. He breaks down the real stuff nobody talks about - like how to actually negotiate your salary (spoiler: he got them to offer MORE than he asked for), how to survive when you're driving all over the place training athletes at different parks, and why you gotta be willing to move and work for cheap when you're young. No BS here - just practical advice on building culture with athletes, running performance camps that actually make money, and not being scared to chase what you want. $1 Trial Membership to SCN

    John Beerbower | Coaching is About Serving the Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 78:58


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