Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

Coach Walls is the Director of Sports Performance at Mullen High School. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Walls talks to us about: What building a staff from the ground up can look like  The importance of staff retention and how you can get creative with it Why taking a risk with your career can actually be the best thing to happen to you Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/  

Coach McLendon is Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning Coach at Chadron State College. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about: The importance of being consistent with who you are no matter what job you're at How being a good parent can make you a better coach and professional Why you should continue to push yourself towards a goal until you achieve it Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/  

Coach McLendon is Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning Coach at Chadron State College. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about: The importance of building personal and professional relationships with sport coaches Why you should make a thousand mistakes throughout your coaching career How becoming a chameleon can help create buy in from the most amount of people Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/  

Coach Rummel is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about: The creative and fun challenge that comes with working with para-athletes Why you should stay optimistic and find your coaching why The importance of staying authentic and true to yourself during the interview process Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/  

Coach Rummel is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about: Why getting feedback from and having open conversations with athletes can help create buy in How to best interact with sport coaches to create a safe space for collaboration An inside look at what training elite athletes at the USOPC looks like Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/  

Coach Ulrich is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about: How to separate yourself from other coaches in the profession during your internship, graduate assistantship, or assistant coach job The key to acing your next big interview The importance of building buy in and culture within the weight room Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/  

Coach Ulrich is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about: Why being consistent with yourself and your demeanor is key The importance of connecting with your sport coaches at least once a day How you can utilize sports science to start conversations with sport coaches and athlete Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/  

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Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - drinklmnt.com/irongamechalktalk - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Bailey Victoria is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Florida State University In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Victoria talks to us about: - Athletes enjoying the weight room IS buy-in - Having a large staff helps you to consistently grow - Don't be afraid to expand and look for new mentors

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Jay DeMayo is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Richmond In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach DeMayo talks to us about: -Developing different training protocols within a team to create a more encompassing program - The Benefits of athletes having more autonomy in the weight room -Letting your athletes show they are experts at their sport allows you to develop a better program

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Jay DeMayo is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Richmond In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach DeMayo talks to us about: -How it's important to learn straight from the source -Understand and research a program before you build off it  -Important to get honest feedback from your athletes to improve your programs

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Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Loren Landow is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Landow Performance In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Landow talks to us about: - Benefits of being exposed to many sports science technologies as an up-and-coming coach - Importance of embracing each department that works with your athletes - Make all decisions with the athletes' best interest in mind to create your weight room culture

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Loren Landow is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Landow Performance In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Landow talks to us about: - Being a better generalist, makes you a better specialist  - The Foundation of a solid healthy team is based on who you are as a coach and as a person - Meeting athletes in the middle creates the safest and most effective program

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Austin Pfeffer is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. Bonaventure University In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Pfeffer talks to us about: - Negotiating tactics when building buy-in with teams -How to communicate with athletes based on their age -Be obsessed with being the best coach you can be

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Austin Pfeffer is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. Bonaventure University In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Pfeffer talks to us about: - How to modify programs for a small weight room  - How to reverse engineer a sport for coaching purposes - Showing up to practices and games are an opportunity to show your investment in the athletes

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Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit SpartaScience at http://spartascience.com/chalk - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Austin Livingston is the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Next Level Performance Center In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Livingston talks to us about: Creating organization and structure is the first priority for a new team The importance of knowing the demands of all levels of athletes Importance of watching practices when constructing an all-encompassing program

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Derek Woody is the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Avila University In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Woody talks to us about: How VBT is a great way to let athletes self-regulate and compete with themselves Little to no budget means you have to get creative with programming Importance of continuing to grow as a coach by going to conferences and taking risks

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com - Visit PLAE at https://plae.us/ - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/ Coach Derek Woody is the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Avila University In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Woody talks to us about: How to build and prioritize relationships to create team culture Benefits of having perspective and experience in all levels of NCAA and private sector Having patience and determination when making a name for yourself

Special episode with the best of advice for up-and-coming strength coaches!   Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com  - Visit PLAE at https://plae.us/ - Visit Perch at https://perch.fit/ - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/   Coaches in the episode in order: Bri Brown (University of Miami) John Garrish (North Broward Prep) Jill Zeller (San Diego Wave) Jason Martinez (Iona College) John Patrick (George Walton Academy) Victoria Saucedo (Virginia Commonwealth University) Claus Souza (Denver Nuggets) Don Day (Murray State University) Tefoe Ziemnicki (TeamBuildr) M.T. Eisner (Kitman Labs)

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com  - Visit PLAE at https://plae.us/ - Visit Perch at https://perch.fit/ - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/   Coach Patrick is the Strength & Conditioning Coach & Department Chair for Physical Education at George Walton Academy.   In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Patrick talks to us about: How training yourself can build connections with your athletes   Why directors should always delegate their power and build a staff that they trust The importance of promoting yourself and finding backup plans and side hustles

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com  - Visit PLAE at https://plae.us/ - Visit Perch at https://perch.fit/ - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/   Coach Patrick is the Strength & Conditioning Coach & Department Chair for Physical Education at George Walton Academy.   In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Patrick talks to us about: The three biggest trends that John has seen explode in strength and conditioning recently What to look for when grouping together adolescents for high school programs Why you should keep programming simple and progressions slow with youth athletes

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com  - Visit PLAE at https://plae.us/ - Visit Perch at https://perch.fit/ - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/   Coach Brown is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at University of Miami.   In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Brown talks to us about: What to think about when designing and building a new weight room Why you need to decide what needs to change immediately and what you should be patient with when taking over a new program The process of reaching out to and finding mentors in the field  

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com  - Visit PLAE at https://plae.us/ - Visit Perch at https://perch.fit/ - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/   Coach Arnold is the Founder and Head Coach at Power and Grace Performance and the Head Strength and Conditioning Director at Hebron Christian Academy.   In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Arnold talks to us about: The best way to view using technology as a strength coach Advice on how to build a successful and sustainable business How looking back on old programs can be the best way to develop yourself as a coach  

Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com  - Visit PLAE at https://plae.us/ - Visit Perch at https://perch.fit/ - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/   Coach Arnold is the Founder and Head Coach at Power and Grace Performance and the Head Strength and Conditioning Director at Hebron Christian Academy.   In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Arnold talks to us about: What his three major considerations are when programming for multisport high school athletes Advice on how to begin to integrate and understand VBT technology The biggest differences in coaching middle school/high school athletes and Olympians  

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Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. - Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com  - Visit PLAE at https://plae.us/ - Visit Perch at https://perch.fit/ - Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/   Coach Don Day is the Director of Olympic Sports at Murray State University.   In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Day talks to us about: How the importance of programming changes when you move up from being an assistant to a director Why you should not be afraid to take opportunities that may not seem like they are on a linear path That the best people to learn from are the individuals that have had to do it all