Podcasts about conditioning coach

Sign Up for Collective Membership: https://strengthtc.com/product/collective-membership-subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=video_descScott Leech (URI) on Modern Football S&C Programming: High/Low Weeks, Roster Turnover, Testing, and Contact PrepTim Caron hosts Scott Leech, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Rhode Island, to discuss practical program design amid the realities of modern college football, including transfers, NIL, and shortened training windows. Leach explains how he assesses athletes' readiness to train, uses position and relative-strength standards, and structures off-season weeks with a flexible high/low approach to manage field demands. He outlines non-negotiables such as max-velocity exposures (90%+), jump testing, and quality strength work, and explains how metric trends guide deloads and expectations across phases. The conversation covers planning from the annual calendar down, evaluating daily sessions and entire off-seasons, integrating game-based conditioning and contact prep, using GPS to validate load, and the need to keep programming evolving rather than becoming static. Leach also shares where to find him and his “Grid Iron Warrior 2.0” resources.00:00 Introduction and Background01:54 Rivalries and High School Memories03:03 Hall of Fame Aspirations03:58 Program Design Philosophy04:40 Challenges in College Football Programming06:51 Assessment and Developmental Programs13:36 Training Structure and Flexibility18:48 Max Effort Training and Metrics22:01 Annual Planning and Adjustments24:07 Evolving Training Models and Challenges29:42 Facing Life's Challenges30:26 Evaluating Training Sessions32:50 Assessing Off-Season Effectiveness34:49 Adapting Training Programs38:06 Maintaining Program Flexibility44:41 Contact Prep and Games52:30 Impact on Wins and Losses

Megan Pierro is in her 3rd year as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays organization (seasonal in 2024, full-time in 2025 and 2026). She is originally from Lutz, FL and attended the University of South Florida, where she played 5 seasons as a D1 softball player (2019-2023). She graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Health Science and a Minor in Nutrition. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA and will be playing professional softball this summer for the Florida Breeze in the Professional Softball League (PSL).Topics covered in this episode:-Her softball playing career-Finding success and advice for others-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I think for me as a coach establishing relationships with my players is a very important piece" (0:41)-"Baseball you have to take into consideration that they're playing so many games, and we have to be able to optimize our players to go out there and perform to their greatest potential throughout the whole season" (5:21)-"The best thing I think we can do as coaches is to just be a sponge to the information around us and try to absorb it all" (14:38)If you would like to learn more from Megan, you can connect with her on social media:Instagram:@meganpierro

Mike Joseph is the Assistant Athletics Director and Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at West Virginia University, where he has led the Mountaineers' strength and conditioning efforts since 2008. A pioneer in integrating sport science, recovery, nutrition, and performance technology, Joseph oversees athletic performance development across the department with a primary focus on football.Rece Poulin is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Merrimack College, where he oversees Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Basketball, and Women's Lacrosse. A former Merrimack graduate fellow, he earned his master's degree in Exercise and Sports Science and was honored with the prestigious Lance Vermeil Award from the CSCCa for his commitment and potential in the strength and conditioning profession.Kristina Jeffries is the Associate Director of Athletic Performance at Penn State University, where she currently oversees Men's and Women's Hockey. Since joining Penn State in 2014, she has worked with multiple programs, including Track & Field and Men's Soccer.Dr. Bill Burghardt is the Director of Sports Science at Michigan State University, where he leads efforts to optimize athlete training, performance, and return-to-sport through the integration of sport science, technology, and data analytics. He previously served as Director of Football Sports Science and spent several years on the Spartans' strength and conditioning staff.Scott Swanson is the Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Strength & Conditioning at United States Military Academy, where he oversees the physical development of more than 1,000 cadet-athletes across 28 varsity sports. Now in his 24th year leading the program, Swanson directs one of the most unique and comprehensive strength and conditioning operations in collegiate athletics.Jordan Nilson joined Auburn University in 2024 and oversees all aspects of strength and conditioning for Auburn's Olympic sports while serving as the primary performance coach for women's tennis. Prior to Auburn, she spent several years at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she worked with gymnastics, women's tennis, and softball while also leading internship education and athlete leadership initiatives.Kelly Powers is the Athletic Director at Saint Ursula Academy. Prior to this she was the Associate Athletic Director for Olympic Sports Performance at University of Cincinnati, where she oversees Olympic sports performance and nutrition while serving as the head strength and conditioning coach for women's basketball and volleyball. Since joining Cincinnati in 2008, she has helped lead the growth of the department's performance and athlete wellness initiatives.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Chris Chapman, a veteran Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sport Scientist, educator, and outdoor adventurer whose career has spanned eight Olympic quadrennials, multiple sports, and the rapidly evolving world of performance technology.Chris currently serves as the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for Canada's Slopestyle and Big Air Freeski Team, while also working as a Sport Scientist with WHOOP. Over the course of our conversation, we explore a career that has taken him from traditional Olympic sport environments to startup culture, innovation, and entrepreneurship.We discuss:• Growing up with dreams of becoming a fighter pilot, video game tester, and martial artist• How martial arts shaped his approach to coaching and life• The role nature plays in his mental health, creativity, and personal growth• Lessons learned working across eight Olympic cycles• Building trust and buy-in with athletes in high-risk sports such as freestyle skiing• Why context matters more than absolutes in coaching• The transition from high-performance sport to the technology sector• Product development, innovation, and the realities of bringing new ideas to market• Mentorship lessons from legendary Canadian coach Chris Delcin• The importance of humility, kindness, and choosing your battles wisely• Why innovation often struggles inside large organizations• His vision for creating a nature-based training and wellness retreat in Northern OntarioChris is thoughtful, reflective, and deeply passionate about helping people perform at their best. Whether you're a coach, therapist, sport scientist, entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to build a meaningful career, there are lessons in this conversation for you.Enjoy the conversation.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com 

Anachronistic (Google it. It fits perfectly), Watterson explains how he was able to not just survive but thrive under sixTitans head coaches in four different decades. Coaching wasn't even his first career choice for the Newport, Rhode Island Native and he reveals how a failed physical, of all things, led him to the NFL. Watch and hear who this ringleader of team pranks believes is the toughest Titan, the one who got the most out of the least effort, and why he had no posters on his bedroom wall growing up. You'll enjoy getting to know the guy who knew the players best. AMONG THE TOPICS: OCEANOGRAPHY TO THE GRIDIRON, THE PRANK WHERE A TURKEY WASN'T REALLY A TURKEY, PLAYINGCHRIS EVERT, AND LOVE IS IN THE FRONT OFFICE AIR.

Join me as I talk with a legend on the gridiron for UAB, Zac Woodfin! Zac has a unique story with UAB because he not only played for the Blazers during some of their most memorable seasons, but he also played and coached for Bill Clark. Woodfin talks about playing for Coach Clark in high school at Prattville and returning to UAB to be his strength and conditioning coach. We also discussed some big game memories, his relationships with teammates, his time in the pros, and his coaching career, which has taken him to the NFL! Zac shares amazing insight into the mind of an athlete and gives great advice for up-and-coming athletes. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!Be sure to follow my social media pages (@DragonsDenEFEL) on Facebook, X, and Instagram for new episode announcements to see who is joining me next! Go Blazers!

Scott Caulfield is one of the most respected voices in collegiate strength and conditioning, currently serving as Director of Strength & Conditioning at Norwich University. In 2025, he was named the National Strength and Conditioning Association College Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year, recognizing decades of impact as a coach, educator, and leader in the profession.Before returning to Norwich in 2021 as the school's first-ever Director of Strength & Conditioning, Caulfield spent more than a decade with the NSCA in Colorado Springs, where he served as Head Strength Coach, Coaching Education Manager, and Performance Center Manager. In that role, he helped shape coach education nationwide while collaborating with organizations across the NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL, and Olympic sport systems.His coaching journey also includes stops at Dartmouth College and Colorado College, along with experience in private sector performance and military fitness. A U.S. Navy veteran and Vermont native, Caulfield is known for blending high standards, real-world leadership, and relationship-driven coaching.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Megan Pierro is in her 3rd year as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays organization (seasonal in 2024, full-time in 2025 and 2026). She is originally from Lutz, FL and attended the University of South Florida, where she played 5 seasons as a D1 softball player (2019-2023). She graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Health Science and a Minor in Nutrition. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA and will be playing professional softball this summer for the Florida Breeze in the Professional Softball League (PSL).Topics covered in this episode:-Her journey to the Rays organization-Participating in the "Spanish Immersion Program"-The value of using the textbookQuotes:-"I learned very quickly that speaking Spanish is a huge part of working in baseball, especially at the complex level" (4:43)-"I think it's easy to get caught up in wanting to always try new and different things, but at the end of the day, especially at the level that I work at, I think sometimes simple can be better" (14:39)-"I started to realize that this was actually something that we might be able to make work, and turns out that we are, so I will be playing this summer" (18:49)If you would like to learn more from Megan, you can connect with her on social media:Instagram:@meganpierro

Mark Weisman is a great example of how strong coaching relationships can come full circle. I had the chance to coach and work with Mark earlier in his career, so it's been special to watch his path unfold from athlete to coach at the highest levels of sport.A former standout running back at University of Iowa, Mark became one of the most productive backs in program history. After college, he spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals before transitioning into strength and conditioning after a short career in medical salesMark then returned to Iow a as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football, later became Director of Sports Performance at Southeast Missouri State University, and continued building his career in professional baseball. He now serves with the Chicago Cubs as Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach. $1 Trial Membership to SCN

Matt Thome is the Director of the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) at University of Nebraska Athletic Department, where he leads applied sport science initiatives focused on technology integration, athlete monitoring, training strategies, and return-to-play processes to optimize performance and athlete health.Before Nebraska, Thome worked as a Sport Scientist at ALTIS supporting Olympic-level sprinters through monitoring, research, and strength training programming. He previously served as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Lecturer at Michigan Technological University and began his career at University of Richmond.Thome earned degrees from Grand Valley State University and Indiana University, and completed his PhD in Sport Science at Edith Cowan University in 2024, with research focused on training load and elite sprinter monitoring.___Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining

Joe Connolly is the Head Sports Performance Coach for Football at Arizona State University. Connolly arrived in Tempe in 2018 after serving as the director of sports performance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for two years primarily working with the football program. Prior to UMass, he was the director of strength and conditioning at the University of South Carolina. Connolly oversaw the training for the football and track and field programs at South Carolina for seven season from 2009-2015. Connolly got his start coaching in 2007 at Harvard University where he assisted with all 41 athletic teams. Following a year with Harvard, he spent one year as an athletic performance coach for football at the University of Louisville before joining the Gamecocks for his longest stop. Connolly is a Master Strength & Conditioning Coach through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association earning the highest honor in the profession in 2022. He was awarded Football Scoop Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year in 2024 and was a nominee in 2026 for the NSCA's Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year. Over his career, Coach Connolly has worked with over 45 NFL Draft picks including the 2014 number one overall pick, and has been a part of 11 bowl games.A former four-year baseball at the University of Hartford, Connolly has shifted gears from his college playing days but has still found way to stay active himself both in and outside the weight room. Connolly is an avid lifter with dedicated time under the bar. Since his time on the diamond, he's stepped on the platform competing in both drug-free powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting as well as strongman and Highland Games. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Rocky Snyder sits down with Dominic Cothern, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Cincinnati Reds organization . The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:4:00 Dominic Cothern's career path to the Reds8:30 The importance of mentors11:00 Working in the Reds organization16:00 Trying not to overcomplicate things19:00 Screening athletes23:00 Diving into the foot & ankle29:00 Program differences between MiLB and the MLB35:00 Teaching daily habits41:00 What's in your go-bag45:00 Recovery tools and mental performance 47:30 Rapid fire questions50:00 Looking into the futureGET TO KNOW DOMINIC COTHERNLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-cothern-1764581a1/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/cotherndominic/DAYTON DRAGONS: https://www.mlb.com/milb/daytonGET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Joe "Big House" Kenn coached strength in the NFL for nearly a decade. He sits down with Tom Barry for four decades of lessons. From a guard at Wake Forest to leading strength programs at Boise State, Utah, Arizona State, and Louisville, Joe Kenn has built one of the most decorated coaching careers in the NSCA. He created the Tier System, served as head strength and conditioning coach for the Carolina Panthers from 2011 to 2019, and is the only coach to have won both the NSCA Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year and the NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. He now runs Big House Power and works with elite strongman athletes including Brian Shaw and Tom Evans. In this episode, Joe and Tom dig into how strong is strong enough at the highest levels, how NIL and the transfer portal have rewired strength coaching, how Joe interpreted Louie Simmons rather than copying him, practice-based evidence vs evidence-based practice, why he stopped programming power cleans for three years at Arizona State, peak velocity over average velocity, and why the strength coach often has to be the sacrificial lamb in a team sport setting. TOPICS COVERED 00:00 What the public misunderstands about strength at the top level 05:35 Joe's background: Wake Forest to the Carolina Panthers 10:41 How NIL and the transfer portal changed strength coaching 28:58 No absolutes, and how Joe interpreted Louie Simmons 32:00 Dynamic effort, compensatory acceleration, and peak velocity 36:00 When three quarters of the NFL trained one set to failure 41:00 Lineage, principles, and "absorb, modify, apply" 49:00 The apprenticeship problem: 32,000 grads, 14,000 jobs 1:13:00 Why Joe stopped programming power cleans for three years 1:30:00 Why the strength coach has to be the sacrificial lamb 1:36:00 What Louie Simmons actually contributed to Joe's tier system LEARN THE CONJUGATE METHOD Conjugate Coach Pathway: https://www.westside-barbell.com/products/conjugatecourse Digital Internship (Level 1): https://www.westside-barbell.com/products/digital-internship Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ CONNECT WITH JOE KENN Instagram: @bighousepower Website: https://bighousepower.com/ FOLLOW WESTSIDE BARBELL: Website: https://www.westside-barbell.com/ Instagram: @westsidebarbellofficial Facebook: @westsidebarbellofficial Twitter: @westsidebarbell Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Studio Sponsor: Dollamur Sport Surfaces CLMS Conjugate Tactical The Conjugate Club

Physio, runner and friend of the pod Sam Slykhuis joins Elise for a whistle-stop tour of one of the most dreaded words in distance running: stressie! Using Elise's own grade one tibial stress reaction from last year as a case study, Sam breaks down what bone stress actually is, why it happens, the warning signs runners should never ignore, and how to approach rehab without losing your mind. There is plenty of practical gold in this one, including tips on lifting heavy, how plyometrics can support bone health, and why uphill running is not always the safe rehab option people think it is. Plus: Aqua jogging survival tips, treadmill myths, why runners need deload weeks, the problem with chasing numbers on Strava, and the very real danger of skipping long run progressions and then jumping straight back in. A must-listen for any runner. -- Sam Slykhuis is a practicing physiotherapist, runner, surfer and co-owner of Marna Physio in Armstrong Creek and Belmont Physiotherapy Centre in Geelong. With a special interest in running-related injuries, Sam works closely with athletes to help them manage niggles, recover from injury and return to full training. Sam also offers VO2 max and lactate threshold testing to help runners better understand their training zones. He completed his Physiotherapy degree with Honours at Monash University, is a qualified ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach, and is currently studying a Master's of Sports Physiotherapy through the University of Bath. -- Subscribe to Run With It wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss a thing! -- Follow us on Instagram: @runwithit.pod @elisebeacom -- Marna Physio website -- Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom Graphic design by Kate Scheer

After a bit of a hiatus, the Tokyo Living Podcast is back. On this episode Sam chats with Devon Van Onselen, the strength and conditioning coach for Japan Cricket. We discuss his background in the profession, how he came into his role in Japan, and the growth of the sport in this country. Tokyo Living Podcast is brought to you by Club 360, changing lives through health and fitness and Elana Jade beauty spa, your Oasis in the heart of Tokyo. https://cricket.or.jp/en/ https://www.club360.jp https://www.elanajade.com

On this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Kristen Flateau, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Edward Waters University. Kristen shares her path into the profession, the work of transforming a weight room with limited resources, and the mindset required to build a strong culture from the ground up.The conversation explores how facility upgrades can change athlete perception, why relationship-building is one of the most important parts of coaching, and how consistency creates trust over time. Kristen also reflects on the realities of coaching at an HBCU, the challenges and opportunities across NCAA divisions, and the value of showing up for athletes every day regardless of their role on the team.Facility transformation does not always require a massive budget, but it does require creativity, persistence, and vision.Strength coaches play a unique role in athlete development because they often have the most consistent daily contact with athletes.Trust is built through steady presence, genuine care, and treating every athlete with the same level of respect.Culture in the weight room can shape how athletes view training, accountability, and their own development.Asking for resources and advocating for improvements is an important part of growing a program.“Strength coaches, like you have to be the most consistent person in the athlete's life.” — Kristen FlateauKey TakeawaysQuote

Trevor Sackmann, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Hawaii, joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss how the role of the strength coach continues to evolve. Drawing from a unique career path that included coaching internationally in China and developing athletes in college settings, Trevor explains why today's strength coach must be more than a weight room specialist.Throughout the conversation, Trevor highlights the importance of communication, collaboration, athlete monitoring, and developing trust with sport coaches. He shares practical lessons on using technology to support conversations, understanding the bigger picture of athlete development, and learning how to create buy-in from both athletes and staff. This episode is a strong reminder that the best strength coaches are not just writing programs. They are helping lead the entire performance process.Key TakeawaysThe modern strength coach must add value outside the weight roomCommunication and collaboration often have more impact than the perfect programTechnology can help open doors to better conversations with sport coachesAthlete monitoring becomes more useful when paired with trust and contextBuy-in from athletes and coaches can drive better outcomes than rigid programmingLong-term development requires flexibility, patience, and perspectiveGrowth as a coach often comes through criticism, discomfort, and adapting your approachQuote“The strength and conditioning coach more often than not is bound to the weight room, but the best coaches find ways to expand their value beyond it.”— Trevor Sackmann

Colton Haynes is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Haynes talks to us about:Why you should reach out to as many coaches as possible to learn and growThe importance of authenticity during an interview and on the jobThat the next four years of your life creates the next 40 years of your lifeVisit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support.Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.comVisit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/

Rocky Snyder sits down with Scott Kuehn, New York Jets' Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:4:00 Scott Kuehn's path to the NY Jets10:00 7 states in 11 years15:00 Pushing to higher heights20:00 From the NCAA to the NFL26:00 Preparing for the next season32:30 Sharing and receiving information38:00 Investigating the outliers43:45 Improving upon your craft48:45 Rapid fire questionsGET TO KNOW SCOTT KUEHNLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kuehn-0a149250/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/scottkuehn88/INSTA (NEW YORK JETS): https://www.instagram.com/nyjets/ GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Keith Burns is an experienced Lecturer and Strength and Conditioning Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the health and human performance industry. Passionate and skilled in translating complex concepts of human movement into tangible learning experiences, allows him to lead, teach, and develop the next generation of health and human performance professionals. In addition to his faculty position, he continues to coach athletes at the amateur, collegiate, professional, and international level having recently worked with the Puerto Rico Lacrosse Senior Women’s National Team as they prepared for the World Lacrosse Championships in Towson, Maryland in July of 2022 and the Women’s U-19 Team in 2019. Keith has co-authored two books, is a member of the NJ State Advisory Board for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is an invited peer-reviewer for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (NSCA). Additionally, he is a Peer Reviewer for the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE). He received his Master of Science (MS) in Human Movement from Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University and completed a Graduate Certificate in Tactical Performance & Resiliency from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. Links: https://www.raritanval.edu/academic-programs/academic-departments/health-science LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-burns-41770565/

Clare GAA has pledged to wrap its arms around those affected by the passing of a "much loved friend of many in West Clare". The search for 20-year-old Jack Boddy was stood down on Tuesday morning following the discovery of a body in Lahinch. The Limerick native served as Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Clare under-20 footballers, helping to guide them to an opening round win last Saturday. Clare GAA Chairperson Kieran Keating has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons Jack's loss will be felt by the players who saw him as a peer as well as a mentor.

This week I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Rebecca Rouse. Rebecca has dedicated her life in the pursuit of becoming better personally while at the same time empowering those in the first responder and military community to become stronger, both physically and mentally. Rebecca and I discuss solutions to long standing problems when it comes to the physical readiness of our law enforcement professionals. I loved her philosophy, take care of yourself now, on your terms before you are forced to do it on someone else's. Rebecca and her team have the solutions many of us have been searching for. Give this episode a listen and then connect with her to start your journey towards physical  wellness.rlrouse91@gmail.comwww.mchn.cohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-rouse-329b26171?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BXXq3bhWERXqZ6J0lg9%2B5cA%3D%3Dhttps://www.instagram.com/rebecca.rouse/More About RebeccaI'm an experienced coach and leader in the fitness industry, having served in both corporate fitness and entrepreneurial capacities. In founding MCHN Strength, a global online community of strength-seekers, I strive to empower people to become mentally and physically stronger and more resilient.I earned both B.A. and B.S. degrees from the University of Maryland, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I am a certified personal trainer and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach, and hold additional fitness industry certifications including StrongFirst Kettlebell (L2), USA Weightlifting, TRX, Precision Nutrition, and Functional Movement Systems. I am also fluent in Spanish.Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :www.lawenforcementlifecoach.comJohn@lawenforcementlifecoach.comAnd if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel : https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

Mike Sullivan is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Syracuse University where he oversees and implements the training for the women's lacrosse and women's tennis teams. Additionally, Sullivan serves as the head strength and conditioning coach for the USA Senior Women's Lacrosse team joining them in 2024. Sullivan arrived on the ‘Cuse strength staff in 2023 after most previously working at Morgan State University, where he closely worked with the football team and men's and women's track programs. In addition to his coaching role, he also served as a performance coach at Edgewater Fitness where he implemented training programs for individuals and team clients. From 2021-2023, Sullivan was an assistant strength coach at Stevenson University working with 17 of the Mustangs' athletic teams. Prior to that he worked closely for all in-season training and conditioning programs for Team Maryland Ice Hockey's Under-15, U16, and U18 teams in addition to assisting with daily duties with the Washington Pride U14, U16, and U19 women's ice hockey teams from the fall 2019 to winter 2022. While working towards his four college degrees, Sullivan held various position at the University of Maryland and Salisbury University, serving as a volunteer intern, graduate assistant and collegiate intern. Sullivan is active himself in the weight room and trains for his own health and athletic activities such as distance running and bow hunting while balancing the rigors of the competing collegiate and professional coaching schedules. He is an avid lifter and enjoys archery, running, and lawn care when he is not training in the weight room. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Alwyn Cosgrove (5:36) Head coach of Team USA OCR World Championships 2023/2024, gym owner, consultant.Billy Hofacker (21:55) helps fitness professionals become more financially successful. Author of Fitness Profits and host of the Your Fitness Money Coach podcast. 3rd degree Bjj black belt Marcus Brugger (22:09) owns Elite Stretching Academy, a certification company that teaches trainers, physical therapists, and massage therapists how to stretch people and create a profit center in their business. Kevin, also known as Bubbles the Clown (30:50) from Underdog Fitness, started his business in 2021 to train people for Spartan, DEKA, and HYROX races. Underdog Fitness is primarily an online coaching platform and is known as the premier DEKA training company worldwide. Molly Crowley (31:41) Obstacle Course Racing Athlete & Coach for Underdog Fitness Evans Armantrading Jr. (51:05) Owner of CNU StretchChase Kough (1:00:45) trains Olympic, LPGA, and NBA athletes. Creator of the G.O.A.T Mind. Chris Braden (1:14:03) Partner of Train 4 the Game with Todd Wright. Prior Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Men's Basketball at Texas Tech University with Bob Knight as well as his son Pat Knight.Corey Smallwood (1:41:31) Owner of Clarksburg FitnessDon Saladino (2:01:03) started as a strength and conditioning coach in 1999, opened his first gym Drive495 in 2005, and later ventured into digital media. He gained recognition as a celebrity trainer, working with actors like Hugh Jackman. His business expanded significantly into online programs sold in nearly 100 countries, and he now consults for corporate wellness programs.Garrett McDonough (2:12:44) is the operations director at N.E.S.T. Northeast Sports Training, based in Warwick, Rhode Island, with satellite facilities across the country. They work with schools, sports organizations, pro teams, and colleges.Gray Cook (2:20:44) is an internationally recognized physical therapist and strength coach , creator fo the F.M.S system, focuses on bridging the gap between physical therapy and strength coaching.Ian Jefferies (2:43:12) President of the NSCA, former professional rugby player and international coach, he is regarded as a world authority in the development of speed and agility for team sports where his Gamespeed system and RAMP warm-ups.Jess Tollman (2:58:32) is a strength coach and personal trainer at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC) in Woburn, Massachusetts.Katie Duke (3:11:59) Hybrid athlete, physical therapist in Boise, Idaho, who runs her own clinic.Grayson Kilgore (3:12:06) is the owner of Kilgore Coaching, a hybrid athlete, and a coach.Mike Ranfone (3:22:02) is the owner of Ranfone Training Systems in Hampton, Connecticut, a proactive healthcare facility offering training, nutrition, accountability, and medical services.Natalie Kollars (3:32:50) is the owner and founder of Fortis, with 12 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach. Josh (3:42:10) works in facility design at Perform Better with NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL, college & high school teams.Rocky Snyder (3:49:57) nationally recognized expert in human movement with 30 years of professional experience and knowledge.Colin McGarty: (4:20:26) Owner of Seacoast Kettlebell Vince Gabriele (4:25:18) a seasoned pro with 18 years in the trenches of the fitness industry, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the real strategies, systems, and money-making wisdom that have helped gyms around the world grow and thrive.Pete Holman (4:36:21) Owner & Inventor of the Glute SlideMatt Sweeney (4:47:56) Physical Therapist of Strength and Sport PT, Host of Rhody Strength PodcastMatt Medeiros (4:47:57) Physical Therapist of Strength and Sport PT, Host of Rhody Strength Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Cal Poly Pomona Head Strengrh and Conditioning Coach, Mike Senyo.  I hope you enjoy!  Mentioned in the episode- Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training Total Hockey Training Community https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664 Skahan Sports Conditioning  https://skahansports.com  

Colton Haynes is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Haynes talks to us about: Why process and development of the athletes is key year round How support and buy in from sport coaches and administration can make your job more enjoyable That the key to having a successful season is adjusting to make athletes available to play 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/

Alexa Garcia, the Lead Florida Complex Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros. Now entering her fifth season in professional baseball, Alexa has specialized in elite athlete development, a touch of rehabilitation, and long-term performance optimization. Prior to her current role, she served two seasons as the Rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning Coordinator with the Astros, was the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Barry University, where she helped lead multiple programs to NCAA national championships, and also spent time as a strength coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization.Alexa holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Performance from Louisiana Tech University, is a CSCS with RSCC distinction, and is a Colombian native, which allows her to bridge the communication gap with Spanish-speaking athletes.Recognized as the 2021 MiLB Strength Coach of the Year, and most recently named the Strength Coach for Team Colombia for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Alexa is known for blending high-level strength & conditioning principles with traditional baseball “feel,” and for her passion in mentoring the next generation of coaches.Topics covered in this episode:-Collaboration and autonomy in programming-Working in rehab and her new role-Advice for others on how to find success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"Rehab taught me a lot of patience" (7:12)-"I genuinely feel like you'll always love this job if you love the game of baseball" (15:48)-"I think in this profession network, network, network is number one" (17:24)If you would like to learn more from Alexa, you can connect with her on social media:Instagram:@alexaa_garciaa

In this episode, Dan is joined by Ashley Kowalewski, Liz Dupree, Aaron Duvall & Donnie Maib to discuss S&C considerations for volleyball. Ashley Kowalewski is a Division I Strength & Conditioning Coach at LSU, working primarily with volleyball and women's tennis. With a background in rotational sports and throwing, she emphasizes movement competency, trunk control, and isometric integration to drive availability and performance. Ashley is passionate about individualized programming and athlete buy-in.IG: @ashleykowalewskiLiz Dupree is a Division I Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Louisville, supporting volleyball, women's tennis, and women's golf. Known for her athlete-centered approach, she prioritizes movement quality, training consistency, and team culture. Liz blends high-performance training with strong collaboration across performance teams.IG: @coachlizdupreeAaron Duvall serves as a Division I Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh, working with elite volleyball athletes. He emphasizes training frequency, structured load management, and performance alignment with technical practice. Aaron is committed to simplifying programming while maximizing athlete development and availability.IG: @jaduvall or connect via LinkedIn: Aaron DuvallDonnie Maib is Director of Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning at the University of Texas, with over 30 years of coaching experience. A leader in volleyball performance development, he specializes in individualized programming, injury mitigation, and long-term athlete progression. Donnie's philosophy centers on simplicity, adaptability, and athlete longevity.IG: @donniemaibSeason 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician's hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link).If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

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

Dr. Len Lopez is a nutrition and fitness expert as well as an inventor. For over 25 years he has trained as a Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Applied Kinesiologist, and Chiropractic Sports Physician. He was a regular guest on "Good Morning Texas" and "Natural Health Made Simple" and has hosted a show on OnePlace.com.  He has written for many publications and developed the 5 Steps Program.  Today Dr. Lopez and Dr. Cappel talk about the links between our physical and mental health and how we can balance our lives better.  Learn more about Dr. Lopez at drlenlopez.com Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

In this episode of The Performance Task, we sit down with JP Echeverria, Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Boston Red Sox, for a deep, honest conversation about what it really means to develop athletes. JP reflects on his first 10 years in the profession—finding his coaching identity, staying in his lane, and shifting from “rah-rah coaching” to an athlete-centered, habit-driven approach. We dive into topics like training age, auto-regulation, stress management, in-season lifting, sports science vs. feel, and why availability is the ultimate performance metric. This is a must-listen for coaches navigating the early years of the profession—or anyone who believes development is about more than numbers on a spreadsheet.

On episode 213 I am delighted to be joined by athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta. He is widely regarded as the founding father of functional sports training. He is a lecturer, coach, speaker, author. He is the founder of GAIN, a leader in multi-sport coaches education.  Take a look at his full bio below

Today's guest is Tanner Care. Tanner Care is a high-performance specialist, currently serving as the Director of Player Performance for the BC Lions (CFL) and the Director of Athletic Performance for the Vancouver Bandits (CEBL). Since 2023, he has also held the role of Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Simon Fraser University, where he oversees the physical development of athletes across 13 collegiate sports. On the surface, strength and conditioning is about increasing an athlete's physical strength and capacities. To dig deeper and help athletes reach their highest potential, an understanding of sprint-specific forces, athlete archetypes, and dosage of inputs is essential. On today's show, Tanner talks about his practical framework for elite athlete development. He shares how he integrates max-speed work into sport-specific drills, such as full-court basketball overthrows, and explains his “layered” coaching model, which progresses from foundational health and general capacity to more specific archetyping. The conversation also dives into the technical side of his toolkit, including the use of run-specific isometrics for sprint transfer, plyometric training, and how he balances force-velocity profiles across different athlete types. Ultimately, Tanner advocates for a “health-first” approach in the pro setting, favoring consistent, high-quality inputs over unnecessarily complex training schemes. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and Lila Exogen. Use the code “justfly20” for 20% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Timestamps 0:03 – Introduction to Athlete Classification 2:19 – Innovative Training Drills 6:26 – Understanding Movement Signatures 11:32 – Exploring Strength Qualities 19:53 – Classifying Athlete Strength 32:02 – Benefits of Single Leg Strength 45:17 – Adjusting Training Based on Athlete Type 49:30 – Implementing Quasi-Isometrics 56:25 – The Complexity of Training Modalities 1:04:17 – Foot Positioning and Athletic Outcomes 1:07:47 – Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Tanner Care Quotes On Speed in Practice: "So the problem I was trying to solve was how can we check these speed residual boxes within the constraints of practice." On the Priority of Training: "That's layer one health has to come before performance. So removing any potential inhibition." On Dynamic vs. Passive Screening: "I've seen so many people get on a table, assess passive hip internal rotation and say there's some kind of limitation. But when we see it dynamically at sports speed, it's like, oh, there it is." On General Movement Competency: "I can't tell you the amount of professional guys I have come in that like can't do like rudimentary plyometrics like they can't hop or bound stationary let alone locomotively" On Local vs. Global Issues: "Do we have a Ferrari? Do we have a Honda Civic? Do we have a Ferrari with a flat tire? Like, sometimes we just have to deal with local issues, not necessarily broad systems of improving the overall organism." On the Limits of Strength: "We know that the strongest individuals aren't necessarily the most forceful individuals. At some point, there's a clear cutoff." On Stiffness and Propulsion: "Rate of force development and stiffness isn't always a good thing if they don't have the propulsive qualities necessary to actually displace their hips horizontally" On Force and Sprint Performance“If you're able to generate adequate force at adequate time and attenuate high braking force, that's always going to correlate positively with sprint performance.” On Weight Room Philosophy: "I try to remove skill or as much skill as I can within the context of the weight room." About Tanner Care Tanner Care is a credentialed strength and conditioning professional specializing in elite athlete development across pro and collegiate levels. He currently serves as Director of Performance for the Vancouver Bandits (CEBL) and the BC Lions (CFL), overseeing strength & conditioning, load management, sport science, and performance nutrition to enhance athlete readiness and longevity. Previously, he was Head Coach of Strength & Conditioning at Simon Fraser University (NCAA), leading programs across multiple sports including men's basketball and track & field, where he built evidence-based training systems. Tanner holds RSCC and CSCS certifications (NSCA), is an EXOS Performance Specialist, and earned his Master's (MS(c)) from the University of Florida. His background includes roles like Head S&C Coach for University of Ottawa rugby. He contributes to the field as a SimpliFaster author, podcast guest on performance systems, and CSCA advisory team member. Passionate about sprint training, speed, and mechanics, he's a dedicated husband, family man, and 49ers fan.

Alexa Garcia, the Lead Florida Complex Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros. Now entering her fifth season in professional baseball, Alexa has specialized in elite athlete development, a touch of rehabilitation, and long-term performance optimization. Prior to her current role, she served two seasons as the Rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning Coordinator with the Astros, was the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Barry University, where she helped lead multiple programs to NCAA national championships, and also spent time as a strength coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization.Alexa holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Performance from Louisiana Tech University, is a CSCS with RSCC distinction, and is a Colombian native, which allows her to bridge the communication gap with Spanish-speaking athletes.Recognized as the 2021 MiLB Strength Coach of the Year, and most recently named the Strength Coach for Team Colombia for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Alexa is known for blending high-level strength & conditioning principles with traditional baseball “feel,” and for her passion in mentoring the next generation of coaches.Topics covered in this episode:-Her journey to her current role-Valuable lessons in leadership-Her best baseball storyQuotes:-"I love strength and conditioning. I love baseball. But I also love leadership and helping develop the people around me" (6:36)-"One thing that I will always keep neat and clean is my LinkedIn" (17:59)-"I really pride myself when it comes to leadership on preparing those underneath or learning from me" (20:05)If you would like to learn more from Alexa, you can connect with her on social media:Instagram:@alexaa_garciaa

Send us a textIn this episode, Steven sits down with Stephanie Grubbs, the first woman to serve as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros, to talk about what it really takes to prepare athletes for the demands of Major League Baseball.Stephanie shares her path from collegiate athletics to professional baseball, detailing how coaching in the MLB requires a different lens — one built on individualized programming, relationship equity, recovery management, and long-season workload strategy. She explains how sports science informs her decision-making, but why the art of coaching — communication, trust, and adaptability — ultimately determines impact.The conversation dives into:The transition from college sports to the professional modelManaging the physical and psychological load of a 162-game seasonIntegrating mental performance concepts like Challenge vs. Threat statesLeadership lessons from Good to Great and the “flywheel” approachMentorship and professional development in high-performance environmentsBalancing career growth with personal life in pro sportsWhy curiosity, authenticity, and relationship-building drive athlete buy-inStephanie also shares practical advice for strength coaches looking to advance their careers, emphasizing preparation, communication skills, and stepping outside comfort zones.This episode is a masterclass in high-performance culture, leadership, and athlete-centered coaching at the professional level.https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

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

Matt Rodriguez is the Associate Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Sacred Heart University. He returned to SHU in 2022 where he directly oversees all aspects of sports performance for both men's basketball and men's lacrosse, and assists with the football program. Rodriguez first served as a graduate assistant strength coach at Sacred Heart from 2016-2018 where his responsibilities included baseball, women's rugby, track and field throwers, bowling, equestrian, and cheerleading as well as assisting with football and men's basketball. Before returning to SHU, Rodriguez was the Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning and Head of Baseball Sports Performance at Campbell University from 2018-2022 where he helped propel the CU baseball team to reach three Big South Conference Championships that led to three straight NCAA Regional appearances, in addition to having trained 11 MLB draft picks including three first-rounders. He also coached the Camels track and field throwers and assisted with the football program. Rodriguez got his start coaching at Top Speed Performance School in Pennsylvania in 2012 while completing his undergrad degree. He spent four years coaching in the private sector before stepping into the collegiate space as an intern at the University of Pennsylvania from 2015-2016.A former college athlete, Rodriguez was as an infielder on the Montclair State University baseball team. Rodriguez is still very active himself in the weight room and trains 5-6x per week while balancing the rigors of the collegiate coaching schedule. He is an avid lifter and enjoys traveling with his wife when he is not training in the weight room. He has previously competed in Olympic weightlifting. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Bill Foran—former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Miami Heat—walks through his decades-long career in sports performance. Bill discusses his transition from college athletics to the NBA, the cultural standards that defined the Heat organization, and how quality equipment and strong relationships shaped athlete development. He also offers candid advice for young coaches navigating a rapidly evolving profession.Key TakeawaysBuilding culture is just as important as building strengthEarly NBA strength coaches helped define today's performance standardsQuality, customizable equipment plays a major role in athlete developmentTrust is earned through consistency, care, and work ethicModern athletes require variety while still mastering fundamentalsMentorship remains a cornerstone of coaching growthStrength and conditioning continues to evolve with technology and specializationQuote:“You gotta care and work with them.” — Bill Foran

The path to the top is not always linear. For Jill Costanza, it included returning to school and stops in collegiate and military performance before becoming Director of Sport Science and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the National Football League (NFL) Detroit Lions. Costanza describes today’s sport science landscape as a “Wild West,” where definitions differ by perspective. Her focus centers on assessing the athlete and program effectiveness against the demands of the game to identify holistic interventions. She outlines how intentional systems, a clear communication funnel, and data visualizations help athletes and stakeholders understand the “why,” build buy-in, and tap into competitiveness. Addressing common misconceptions, Costanza clarifies that elite athletes can still have foundational qualities that need rewiring. She emphasizes movement quality, proprioception, and breathing while adapting for individual needs and neurological fatigue. Learn how to build sport science systems, turn insights into action, and keep progressing on your professional path. Reach out to Jill by email at: jill.costanza@lions.nfl.net | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Join the NSCA Football Special Interest Group (SIG) and explore 24 other specialized communities designed to support your development on the Special Interest Groups page.Show Notes“For me personally, my philosophy is educating the athlete and giving them the why. It's their body. It's their processes that they're having to go through. So we can get buy in from the athlete, and they understand, even when they're away from us, how to take care of themselves, how to lead a healthy lifestyle, that buy in from them where they care and they're asking questions, it definitely makes the process much smoother, and they become proactive.” 12:00 “There are certain qualities that still need to be built that can sometimes be overlooked at this level because you just assume, well, they're the best of the best. They're the elite. But sometimes, we really have to regress and go back to basic motor learning, motor control, and reingrain and rewire some of these foundational movement patterns.” 14:30 “I connected with myself. I think that was probably the biggest lesson. I began to learn who I am and really formed a comfortable relationship with myself and trust in myself. I was guided by my intuition. I didn't chase after opportunities. I just focused on what I needed to do to continue to grow as a person, as a coach, and just trusted that the right people would come into my path at the right time with the right opportunity.” 22:30

James Tatham is a senior strength & conditioning coach at the Australian Institute of Sport, where he helps prepare Australia's very best, young basketball prospects with Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence and Gymnastics Australia's Male Artistic Gymnastics National Training Centre (MAG NTC) athletes. James has also worked for Tennis Australia, Volleyball Australia, NSW Warratahs and Canberra Institute of Technology. James has completed a Bachelors Degree with Honours in Exercise Science and is an accredited Elite Level 3 Strength and Conditioning Coach. QUOTES "The narrative I push is that the weight room is for supplementary training to help unlock new higher difficulty scores to make gymnastics feel easy and to lengthen the career window" "I think as coaches we're nurturing an environment to unfold a challenging future that's very uncertain" "Training happens around high days being high, low days being low all based on gymnastics apparatus bias" "A lot of incline press that correlates really well to a lot of what gymnasts do on the parallel bars and the pommel" "I think there's some other things we can learn from gymnastics as well, the way they have difficulty scores and execution scores, I think we can gamify training that way to build … junior development with a novel scoring system that the athletes buy into" SHOWNOTES 1) From small town NSW to the Australian Institute of Sport 2) What does strength & conditioning for elite gymnastics look like? 3) Unlocking the physical qualities that drive gymnastic skill development 4) How context, relationships and content influence coaching philosophy 5) Challenges in the Australian gymnastics' environment 6) A typical training week for elite gymnasts and “building the armour” 7) Using gymnastics to gamify training and the normalization of risk with gymnastics PEOPLE MENTIONED Stephen Bird Haydn Masters Tom Tombleson Simon Cron Julian Jones Stephen Smith Ben Serpell Stephen Larkham Christian Bosse John Mitchell

Welcome to the O2X limited series Optimizing Parenthood - A Guide to Leading the Next Generation.Over this 5 episode limited series we will explore the science, strategies, and practical wisdom behind raising healthy, confident, and resilient young adults. Hosted by O2X Vice President of Government Brendan Stickles, this podcast brings together leading experts in sleep science, nutrition, fitness, psychology, and personal development to help parents navigate the complexities of modern parenting.Episode #4 features O2X Strength & Conditioning Specialist Josh Lamont. Josh is both a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach who owns AthletEdge, a company that specializes in assessing, training, and educating athletes of all ages in order to improve their performance and increase their resiliency. Josh attended Towson University in Baltimore where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. From there, he went onto University of Delaware for his Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and worked with the Strength and Conditioning staff, training the school's athletic teams. Following graduate school, Josh had the opportunity to work within professional baseball. He spent his time training and rehabilitating the ballplayers in order to improve their performance and help them decrease their chance of injury. Be sure to tune into the following episodes over the following weeks...Episode 1: Dr. Katy Turner on building confidence and resilience within young adults Episode 2: Dr. Jaime Tartar on optimizing sleep schedules for the whole family  Episode 3: Dr. Nick Barringer on developing sustainable and healthy eating habitsEpisode 4: Josh Lamont on creating fitness habits in our youthEpisode 5: Adam La Reau on introducing goal setting and habit building to young adultsBuilding Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

In this episode, George is joined by Cole Hergott, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Trinity Western University, to discuss innovative approaches to athlete recovery, training, and injury prevention, emphasizing the importance of mobility, constraints in training, and the role of relationships in coaching. He challenges traditional methods like icing for injuries and advocates for promoting blood flow and movement instead. Cole also highlights the significance of individualizing training using technology and fostering a positive team culture through accountability and engagement with athletes. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Cole Hergott and His Role at Trinity Western University 01:00 – Programming for Large Groups in Small Spaces 05:00 – Isometric and Eccentric Training Explained 08:00 – Applying Isometrics in Training and Practice 12:00 – Why Cole Is Anti-Icing 16:00 – Mobility as a Competitive Advantage in Basketball 17:30 – Constraint-Led Training in the Weight Room 19:30 – Moving Away from Olympic Lifts 22:00 – Game-Day Activation Circuits 26:00 – CNS Readiness and Injury Prevention 28:00 – Building Culture in the Weight Room 31:30 – Technology, Research, and Individualized Training 34:30 – Staying Current as a Coach 35:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links:Website: http://transformingbball.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbballInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketballFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball

In this episode, I speak with New Jersey Devils Head Strengrh and Conditioning Coach, Joe Lorincz.  In this episoe we speak about his daily responsibilities with the Devils, and whats going to happen with no testing in the NHL.  I hope you enjoy!   Mentioned in the episode- Total Hockey Training Online Program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/total-hockey-training Total Hockey Training Community https://www.skool.com/total-hockey-training-4664

Campbell Quirk is a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He has been with the organization for four seasons, having worked two in Low-A and two in High-A. He was named the 2025 MiLB Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in the Midwest League. Campbell is also a former college baseball player. Topics covered in this episode:-His journey and best professional baseball story-Being named the Midwest League SCOTY and finding success-Advice for others-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I think, overall, Minor League Baseball has done a great job making sure the facilities are kept above par" (14:29)-"Showing the athlete you care is crucial because at the end of the day it's their journey" (18:57)-"The best day of my life was becoming a dad and having to learn how to look after someone else" (27:56)If you would like to learn more from Campbell, you can connect with him on social media:Instagram:@quirky26

Lanier Coleman coaches from a simple truth: intent drives intensity. Now in his role as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the National Football League (NFL) Jacksonville Jaguars, Coleman brings the same determination he embodied as a collegiate defensive lineman. He shares how early adversity shaped his standards, teaching him to lead with discipline, cultivate deeper relationships, and “build a fire” in every athlete he coaches. During his coaching tenure at Florida State University, mental and emotional endurance became cornerstones of team development — these are lessons he now carries into professional football. Coleman describes the shift from building collegiate foundations to coaching with precision at the NFL level, where he fine-tunes elite qualities to manage injury risk. He also stresses the importance of unified performance staffs to support athletes through this fast-paced and demanding sport. Gain inspiration to strengthen daily purpose, be a spark in your facility, and support athlete readiness across high-performance environments. Reach out to Lanier via Instagram: @l_coleman98 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Join the NSCA Football Special Interest Group (SIG) and explore 24 other specialized communities designed to support your development on the Special Interest Groups page.Show Notes“It's not just what you learn about, how you learn to clean or how you drive up your numbers in the weight room. It's the standard and the discipline that it takes to be the best you can be in the gym, which also translates to how you learn in the classroom at school, but also how you learn in the classroom in the football facility around football, how you manage yourself and the intensities of football. But also, how you manage your mind and your emotions and the intensities of life as that comes to you as well.” 4:55 “I think building those relationships allows you to create not just more buy-in and belief to what we're doing, but what I think is really important when you come into the gym is to have the intent about what we're asking the athlete to do that day. So, to not get out of bed without a fire to yourself, to not come into the building without a fire and intensity towards what you're trying to achieve, to not address the bar, to not put your pads on, to not go anywhere without an intensity and a purpose and an enthusiasm to what you're trying to accomplish. And that would mean having a deeper understanding about what's going on and having a process to making sure every part of you is geared towards the success of that goal.” 11:35 “Don't try and look at the long-term thing. Have your goal in mind, but focus on each individual day and have a success in that individual day.” 15:20 “Be dynamic enough to understand where people are in their situations and help them through those individual spots.” 22:40

From South Dakota State to Virginia Tech—Hannah Whitbred shares her journey in collegiate strength and conditioning.As an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports at Virginia Tech, Hannah works with student-athletes across multiple sports, each with unique physical demands and performance goals. In this conversation, she breaks down what it's really like to train diverse athletes, from track and field to soccer to swimming, and how she tailors programs to meet each sport's specific needs.We discuss her transition from South Dakota State to a Power 4 conference program, the lessons she learned working with Jackrabbit athletes, what it takes to succeed in collegiate strength and conditioning, and the realities of building relationships with coaches and athletes across multiple teams.Whether you're a student interested in strength and conditioning, a practitioner looking to break into college athletics, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes in Olympic sports training, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the profession.

Michael Stegemoeller is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh. Joining Pitt in spring 2025, Stegemoeller works directly with the Panthers women's lacrosse, and swimming & diving programs. He previously worked in a similar role at the University of Cincinnati, where he was responsible for training for the women's lacrosse, swimming and diving, and track and field's sprint and hurdle groups since summer 2022. Stegemoeller began his coaching career as performance specialist at Michael Johnson Performance from 2017-2019 after starting as an intern. From there he moved to the collegiate ranks first interning at the University of Houston in 2019 followed by serving as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Southern Mississippi from 2020-2021. He then moved on to Texas A&M University where from 2021-2022 he was a professional intern in their sports performance department prior to joining the Bearcats at the University of Cincinnati in 2022, where he was quickly promoted form his fellow position to a full-time assistant sports performance coach the same year. Stegemoeller is active himself in the weight room and trains 5-6x per week while balancing the rigors of the collegiate coaching schedule. He is an avid lifter and enjoys spending time outside when he is not training in the weight room. He has competed in a half marathon and the Deadlift Party at SummerStrong 18 and continues to train as hard as he can for as long as he can.Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Episode 206: In this episode, Andy McDonald is joined by Dr. Robin Thorpe, one of the most influential performance scientists of the modern era. ㅤ Robin spent a decade at Manchester United (2009–2019) as a Senior Performance Scientist and Conditioning Coach, working across multiple managerial eras — from Sir Alex Ferguson through to Ole Gunnar Solskjær. As Head of Recovery & Regeneration, he supported the First Team through 10 national and international titles, developing systems to maximise player availability, manage fatigue, and reduce injury and illness risk. ㅤ Alongside his applied PhD with Liverpool John Moores University, Robin has worked with elite athletes across football, golf, boxing, track & field, and national teams — including the Mexican National Team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. His career spans leadership roles in the EPL, NBA, MLB, MLS, PGA Tour, and most recently as Director of Performance at Red Bull, supporting global high-performance environments. ㅤ In this conversation, Robin shares how he translates first-principles thinking into real-world decision making, how teams can collaborate more effectively, and why strategic performance leadership is the future of high-performance sport. ㅤ Topics Discussed: Interdisciplinary team dynamics Converting first principles into practical application Specialist vs. generalist roles in elite sport Decision-making frameworks for practitioners Monitoring & measuring rehab outcomes Outcome-based, process-guided, & adaptation-focused rehab Where to Find Dr. Thorpe: LinkedIn Instagram X ResearchGate Sponsors Gameplan is a rehab Project Management & Data Analytics Platform that improves operational & communication efficiency during rehab. Gameplan provides a centralised tool for MDT's to work collaboratively inside a data rich environment VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight  

Jake Kistaitis is a strength and conditioning coach in the Oakland A's organization. Jake has been with the organization since 2022, where he has worked multiple levels from the DR up to AA. Prior to joining the A's, Jake spent time in 2020 with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Jake is a former college baseball player who grew up in the Omaha, Nebraska area. He was named the Texas League Strength Coach of the Year this season.Topics covered in this episode:-His professional baseball journey (including entering pro ball during the COVID chaos of 2020, time spent coaching in the DR, and working his way to AA)-His best professional baseball story-Being named the Texas League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year-Advice for others and continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"Trying to pick up as much as I can. Kind of getting overwhelmed, because your first few weeks in pro ball, as you know, it's crazy" (2:49)-"I would say building relationships is probably the most important because once you have that relationship built with a player, them buying into your program or buying in to you as a human is gonna allow that relationship to move onward and upward because they know that you're in it for them, not for yourself" (16:56)-"I think every off-season you find something that you're interested in and then you just try and learn as much as you can and then figure out how to utilize that on the day-to-day" (21:35)If you would like to learn more from Jake, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@jake_kistaitisAnd a special thank you to xcelerated recovery for sponsoring this episode!