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Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're helping you learn how to build resilience, a strong mind, a strong body, and a powerful sense of purpose—so you can weather the storms of life.Jacqueline K. Kelly, MS, CMPC, NASM-CPT, NSCA CSCS, NSAC-TSAC, is a registered Psychotherapist who has served as a Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Athletic & Personal Performance Coach for the past 20 years. Her research in positive psychology and strength and conditioning has led to a book, published thesis and consultant to many health and wellness articles and publications. Jacqueline's training studio focuses on performing better both physically and mentally.As a mental skills consultant and strength and conditioning coach Jacqueline trains peak performers, business professional's, coaches, and athletes in mental and physical conditioning. She works diligently to support parents of young athletes in addition to those individuals wanting to take their own performance to the next level. Outside the studio Jacqueline is also a public speaker, facilitator of many clinics and a mom of 4 high performers.Connect with Jacqueline Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline--kellyhttps://www.instagram.com/kellyperformancewellness/https://kellyperformancewellness.comGrab the freebie here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18rz3shz49/===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

It's the second hour of TexAgs Live! Tommy Moffitt, Texas A&M's Strength and Conditioning Coach, joins us inside the Rollo Insurance Studio to talk about his career journey — from working with Nick Saban and his time at LSU, to now helping build and develop the Aggie Football program in the weight room. He shares what it's been like working alongside Mike Elko, calling him one of the smartest minds in college football, and emphasizes the importance of finishing the season strong and the progress made through Aggie Training Camp. FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres joins the show on the Buppy's Catering Hotline to talk all things college football — including the buzz surrounding the A&M–LSU matchup, the end of the Brian Kelly era, and a look at the Aggies' schedule both past and ahead. He also shares his Heisman predictions and thoughts on whether Lane Kiffin might stay at Ole Miss or make a move elsewhere. School's in Session with Former Texas A&M O-Line Coach Jim Turner, live from inside the Rollo Insurance Studio. He breaks down the Aggies' impressive offensive performance, highlighting how the O-Line didn't allow a single sack against LSU, how the defense shut down the Tigers, Marcel Reed's strong outing, and the O-line's effective player rotations throughout the game. Texas A&M Women's Golf Coach Gerrod Chadwell stops by the Rollo Insurance Studio to talk all things Aggie Golf — recapping the team's big win at The Bear Crawl competition against Baylor, previewing their upcoming tournaments, and highlighting the impressive performances from his players in recent competition.  

Tim Mosey holds a Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) from Edith Cowan University and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) from QUT. He is an ASCA Level 3 Master S&C Coach with over sixteen years of experience across Olympic, professional, and youth development sport. Tim is currently the Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the NSW Waratahs, where he leads strength, power, and speed development, as well as rehabilitation programming for the Super Rugby squad. He has previously served in high-performance roles at the Queensland Academy of Sport, the Tasmanian Institute of Sport, as Head of Athletic Performance - Academy for the Waratahs, and as Director of Athletic Development at Brisbane Boys' College. He has supported athletes to Olympic and international success in diving, rowing, archery, water polo, and skeleton, including preparing athletes for the 2010 Whistler and 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Tim's areas of expertise include strength, power and speed development, return-to-play programming, and long-term athlete development. He has contributed to the field through published peer-reviewed research, mentoring emerging coaches, and presenting at national conferences. QUOTES “I'm a reluctant rehabber. I find it the most challenging and frustrating part of strength and conditioning. It doesn't excite me. It challenges me. I find it difficult I guess and that's weirdly why I wanted to dive into it” “If we're thinking about aerobic type work, you can break it down into whether you want to do extensive or intensive type work. So maybe extensive work where the length of your effort is a longer, straighter effort versus an intensive type effort where you might have more shuttle-based work.” “I've always lived off this quote from an old colleague, Nick Lumley and his comment was when the bombs are going off, you don't want blokes who've just been running straight line MAS, you want guys who've been getting off the deck and shuttling. So I guess I'm biased towards a little bit more shuttle-based conditioning work than straight line work”. “The challenge of rehabbing someone in season is the coach wants him back and there's the old adage of are we returning to play or returning to perform? I don't think that really applies in a lot of instances when we're getting guys back out on the paddock, particularly in-season. I would argue that we return blokes that aren't ready to perform a lot of the time but they're ready to go back and play” “I would start generally in the backend of a reconditioning block with more aerobic based extensive work and that might involve longer straighter efforts with maybe one turn. I might progress that down to more intensive based conditioning work with more turns, same sort of work to rest ratios, but more change of direction and off deck work, increasing to intensive anaerobic type work as they get towards the backend of the last third and fourth weeks.” SHOWNOTES 1) Tim's time in strength and conditioning, from Tasmanian Institute of Sport to Brisbane Boys College and QAS to the NSW Waratahs 2) The basics of reconditioning and using an energy system adaptation led strategy 3) The simplicity of four-minute conditioning blocks and the importance of shuttle-based work 4) Skill work in re-conditioning? 5) Building back into contact after injuries, especially for shoulder cases 6) The difference between returning to play versus returning to perform 7) Reconditioning periodization and the use of extensive and intensive days 8) Tim's favourite reconditioning drills and the challenges of adapting training to different athlete types within the same squad and sport PEOPLE MENTIONED Peter Culhane Paul Larsen Martin Buchheit Nick Lumley 

Grace is a Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays, where she works to support athlete performance and development throughout the organization. Before joining the Rays, she served as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Queens University, working with baseball, men's and women's soccer, and men's tennis. Grace has also spent time in professional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Player Development Strength & Conditioning Coach and previously interned with the Cleveland Guardians. She holds a master's degree in Applied Kinesiology and Physiology from the University of Florida, and a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Sports Psychology from the University of Evansville.Topics covered in this episode:-Working in the college setting vs. professional baseball-Advice for others and finding success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I think this year has really solidified that I want to be in pro ball" (4:33)-"I think you should definitely experience both of them. For me, I'm obviously really glad that I experienced and went and worked in the college setting. It makes me appreciate being where I'm at a lot more" (10:36)-"Every day I try and just be really appreciative of the people I get to work with, the athletes I get to work with, and the experience I get to have because it's a really cool job that we have" (23:42)If you would like to learn more from Grace, you can follow her on social media:Instagram:@coachgracecullen

Charles Allan Price, Tom Barry (CEO of Westside Barbell) & Alex Sterner (Strength & Conditioning Coach for ATOs World Champions) sit down and discuss everything strength and conditioning for Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Boxing, Judo & all contact sports. Where to find Tom: https://www.instagram.com/westsidebarbelljiujitsu/Where to find Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alex.sterner/ Less Impressed More Involved: https://outlierdb.com/ - use code RUNESCAPE for 50% off your first monthHow to work with us:Charles Strength Training Programs GET 7 DAY FREE MAT STRONG PROGRAM: https://mailchi.mp/charlesallanprice/mat-strong-landing-page BJJ Workouts Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/new-releases/products/building-workouts-for-bjj-by-charles-allan-price 1:1 Coaching Inquiries: https://7kdbbkmkmsl.typeform.com/to/nSZHpCOL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can athletes train smarter for long-term success? Performance coach Chris Tombs joins host Martin Jones to discuss how to build physically and psychologically resilient athletes. With more than 30 years of experience in elite sport and military performance, Chris shares insights on sustainable training, recovery, and human connection in coaching.The conversation covers velocity-based training, reducing orthopaedic stress, and maintaining peak performance without burnout. Chris explains how to create training systems that promote longevity, adaptability, and consistent improvement, helping athletes perform better for longer.This episode is a practical guide for coaches, trainers, and anyone interested in the science of performance, recovery, and resilience.Key Topics:Coaching philosophy and athlete developmentLowering the orthopaedic cost of trainingLongevity and durability in high-impact sportsVelocity-based training and data-informed performanceBuilding trust and human connection in coachingAdvice for new strength and conditioning professionalsGuestChris Tombs has over 30 years of experience in strength and conditioning across professional rugby, action sports, cricket, and the military. His current work focuses on preparing soldiers for the physical and mental demands of their roles.HostMartin Jones — ophp.co.ukProducerBess ManleyConnect with Chris Tombs:LinkedInInstagramIf you found this episode useful, please rate, share, and review the show. To suggest guests or topics, email info@ophp.co.uk or connect on LinkedIn.Thanks for reading this week's show notesFor more information about the podcast please visit our website: www.ophp.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/and on Instagram: @ophumanperformanceFinally, please subscribe, share, and leave a review!Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strength coaches build resilience in others, but sometimes life puts their own to the test. Katie Guillory, now Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at her alma mater, Louisiana State University (LSU), faced that test after a summer accident led to a below-knee amputation. As a former LSU softball captain with extensive knee and hip surgeries, Guillory explains her strong foundation for physical and mental recovery. For her, that means showing up and getting after it, even on hard days. Guillory encourages others to “act yourself into existence for a second,” believing that small, consistent steps — especially when motivation is low — are what build strong mindsets. Supported by the LSU community, she reflects on balancing relentless drive with vulnerability, accepting help, giving herself grace, and finding strength in connection. Her experience underscores that resilience is a lifelong mindset, reminding listeners that the same habits that build athletes can also rebuild their coach. Reach out to Katie on Instagram: @steel_guil and X/Twitter: @steel_guil | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Answer Bryan Mann’s “call to arms!” Many volunteer applications are open now through December 15. Step up and give back to your strength and conditioning community at NSCA.com/Volunteer.Show Notes“At the end of the day, it costs nothing to be a good person, and it's hard to stay positive. But at the end of the day, it costs nothing to be a good person and kind to people. And I hope that I did that the best way I knew how when I was an athlete, and some of that has laid the foundation for the community rallying around me as an alumni now. And I'm so beyond grateful for that. I can't really put it into words, and I don't know if I'll ever be able to fully encompass everything I want to say, and all the people I want to thank.” 5:08 “I've always been up for a challenge, and always up for an adventure. So when someone tells me I can't do something, my innate response is, watch me.” 11:30 “She was just a big proponent of when you wake up and you don't feel like working, work. When you wake up and you're tired, work. Just find a way to get something done. And it doesn't have to be much, and that's what I've learned. It can look different, but just wake up and do it. And so much of our success, especially in the collegiate realm, is not about what you say. It's about what you do. And it's about the habits that you can build, and the mindset will follow that. And if you can just act yourself into existence for a second, I think that goes such a long way… that's what I'm trying to help these kids see through my actions.” 14:00

While on the second-longest road trip of the season, Piper and JT talk road life,compare the coldest rinks, and answer some listener questions. The hostsidentify improvements they've seen from the team under the new coaching staff.The team's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nate Brookreson, joins for anin-depth conversation on what it takes to get the team game-ready all seasonlong. Watch the full episode on the Seattle Kraken YouTube page.

Send us a textMatthew Steadman is a strength, conditioning, health, and wellness coach. He has an array of certifications, including several as a StrongFirst certified instructor, including specializations such as- StrongFirst Elite, Kettlebell Instructor SFG II, Barbell Instructor SFL, and Bodyweight Instructor SFB.Matt's goal is to leverage his expertise to assist others in improving their movement, building strength, and ultimately becoming the best versions of themselves. He have garnered experience working with a diverse range of athletes, including MMA fighters, football players, volleyball players, and triathletes.Additionally, Matt has supported individuals seeking to enhance their movement patterns, as well as those aiming to lose weight or achieve specific body composition goals. At the core of his mission lies a deep passion for coaching, teaching, and facilitating personal growth, which he is eager to share with the world.Matt is also an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, and has been a vegan for over 30 years! He is a former co-worker of mine, one of the smartest trainer that I know, and someone I consider a great friend!Find Matt at-IG- @matticusrexfortishttps://www.thesect.org/U of U Class ScheduleFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Jared Jarvi to reflect upon and discuss the past lacrosse season and his work in the S&C and sports science spaces with the team.Jared Jarvi joined the UNC Strength & Conditioning staff in 2023. He is currently responsible for the design and implementation of training for the women's lacrosse and rowing teams and is the assistant strength & conditioning coach for women's basketball.  In addition to coaching, he oversees the Sport Science Internship program for Carolina Strength & Conditioning.Prior to coming to Chapel Hill, Jarvi served as an Athletic Performance Coach at Penn State, where he oversaw all aspects of performance for the baseball and field hockey teams.  He also served as an Olympic Strength & Conditioning Fellow at Michigan, where he assisted in the development of all athletes within Michigan Olympic Sports, including baseball, men's & women's soccer, men's lacrosse, field hockey, and track & field.Prior to working at Michigan, he served as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Northern Michigan, where he worked with men's & women's soccer, women's lacrosse, women's basketball, men's & women's nordic ski, and men's & women's golf. Jarvi graduated from Northern Michigan with a major in sport & exercise science. He earned a master's degree in movement science from the University of Michigan. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), and Weightlifting Coach (USAW).The Chassell, Michigan native resides in Chapel Hill with his wife, Emily.For more on Jared, be sure to follow @coach_jarvi on Instagram. *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 165 (World Congress - Dublin): A Family Profession- Passion & DesireShane Dalton is an Irish Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. He discusses the growth of the profession in Ireland and a global scale through his lens: a family of Athletic Therapists! Shane's father is known across the country for his work in the field, which was mainly self taught; Shane himself learned empirically and then navigated "the evidence"; his daughter is currently a second year athletic therapy student at DCU, blending evidence with empirical knowledge. 

In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Eduan Viljoen—now an InnerFight Strength & Conditioning Coach—shares the inflection points that shaped him: a late surge into sport, losing (and rebuilding) confidence, navigating a complex childhood, and discovering why doing hard things matters far beyond the gym.We unpack empathy as a coaching superpower, how to spot when validation drives your goals, and why quality movement transforms more than just your performance.You'll hear about:Turning resentment into responsibilityThe link between physical suffering and everyday wisdomCoaching with empathy while maintaining standardsChoosing values daily: honesty, work, kindness, competitiveness

Rob Anderson is an award-winning youth strength and conditioning coach with over 15 years of experience developing young athletes across schools, academies, and national governing bodies. He spent five years with Scottish Rugby as the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Under 16, 17 and 18 National Teams as well as coaching emerging youth talent at the Borders & East Lothian and Caledonia Regional Academies. Rob then founded The Athlete Academy with the mission to provide world-class athletic development and coaching for young athletes. His dedication to improving youth athletic development is reflected in his recognition as the 2024 UKSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year for Youth Sport. A leading voice in LTAD, Rob also mentors practitioners through Collaborate Sports, helping coaches implement best practices in clubs, schools, and private sectors. QUOTES “It's not uncommon for guys and girls to be growing seven to 12 centimeters in a year. That's a huge physiological change. It's not uncommon during peak weight velocity for guys to be stacking on 10 kilos in a year. That's a huge physiological change. So in some ways, the training programs that we are putting on adult athletes, we know there's a level of adaptation that's going to change physiologically but we're probably getting the greatest physiological change during that period of adolescence, both for male and female athletes, with training”. “If it works with kids, it works with adults but not the other way around” "And sometimes it's going to be a bit deceptive for youth athletes because you might think, well, actually we've not changed training load. Like they're doing exactly what they were doing last year. But actually, last year they weren't in their peak high velocity and now they are. And so maybe their sensitivity has increased and that workload that was previously okay is actually now too much. And we just need to be smart about how we decrease that" “So we need enough calories for the usual resting metabolic rate plus growth. Then what fuelling do we need for athletic endeavors? You know, it tends to be a lot more than parents think in terms of what the requirement actually is. And that's why, you know, it's not uncommon for athletes to be tired and under fueled because they don't realize that how much their calorie requirements are going through that period of training and growing.” “I actually really love martial arts for an LTAD environment, because I think it's actually way more organic. You go into a Jiu-Jitsu class, for example, it's not all the white belts in one room or the brown belts in another room or the blue. It's like combined different ages, different experience levels. And it's actually a really quality LTAD experience and I've kind of borrowed from that.” SHOWNOTES 1) Rob's progression in youth strength and conditioning, from his own experience to Scotland national youth rugby teams to opening Athlete Academy 2) Fundamentals of youth strength & conditioning and dispelling old youth training myths 3) The impact of peak height velocity on different growth related conditions like Osgood Schlatters 4) The difference between peak height velocity and peak weight velocity 5) Organizing training and adaptation aims (e.g., neural vs hypertrophy) around pre, circa, and post pre height velocity 6) The parent as the head of performance for the youth athlete 7) The intake process at the Athlete Academy and putting youth athletes into the right level of a curriculum 8) Micro-dosing different tests across different weeks 9) Addressing parent questions about what their kid needs and the value of unilateral work PEOPLE MENTIONED Avery Faigenbaum Kelvin Giles Dan Baker Rhodri Lloyd John Oliver Shane Fitzgibbon James Baker Angela Jackson Mike Boyle Frans Bosch

Grace is a Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays, where she works to support athlete performance and development throughout the organization. Before joining the Rays, she served as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Queens University, working with baseball, men's and women's soccer, and men's tennis. Grace has also spent time in professional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Player Development Strength & Conditioning Coach and previously interned with the Cleveland Guardians. She holds a master's degree in Applied Kinesiology and Physiology from the University of Florida, and a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Sports Psychology from the University of Evansville.Topics covered in this episode:-Her best professional baseball story-Being a younger coach in the field-Axial loading for baseball players-Learning how to coach effectively without technology-Working with unfamiliar sports and athletesQuotes:-"Their spine is so mobile and gets put in such crazy positions that I'm not really a huge fan of putting a bunch of weight on their back" (7:28)-"I just think people need to hammer the basics when they're coming up and they're interning" (10:04)-"I think whenever a coach writes a new program they probably modify it like five times" (19:39)If you would like to learn more from Grace, you can follow her on social media:Instagram:@coachgracecullen

Send us a textIn this episode, Steven Thompson sits down with Clay Bewley, Speed, Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Willow Canyon High School in Surprise, Arizona, and former coach at Estrella Foothills High School. With over two decades of experience coaching at the high school and collegiate levels — including Northern Arizona, Jacksonville University, Angelo State, UNLV, and Faith Lutheran — Coach Bewley shares powerful insights on athlete development, recruiting, and the evolving landscape of modern athletics.

How to Become so Strong and Independent You're Irresistible  Exercise After 50? You've Been Lied To.  This week on Midlife Love Out Loud, I sat down with fitness expert Debra Atkinson—and wow, did she drop truth bombs.  We covered: Why the old “more cardio, fewer calories” approach is sabotaging your health The real formula for staying strong, vibrant, and injury-free in midlife How resistance training boosts mood, energy, AND even libido Why “don't hurt me” is the #1 unspoken request women have when they exercise—and how to finally feel safe + powerful in your body If you've ever felt frustrated that what used to work for your fitness isn't working anymore, this episode is your reset button. Hormone Balancing Exercise Coach and 41-year Fitness Expert Debra Atkinson has helped over 275,000 women “flip” their 2nd half with vitality and energy they want. Bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; Navigating Fitness After 50 and Hot, Not Bothered, Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV and The Flipping 50 Show, with more than 4M downloads. Atkinson is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Medical Exercise Specialist and prior Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology. She's also a Subject Matter Expert recognized by the American Council on Exercise, AARP, Washington Post, Prevention Magazine, and USA Today to name a few. Her Tedx talk is titled Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie. What free gift (if you have one) would you like to offer? And what is the link? 5 Day Flip https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip Facebook and Instagram links/URLs? @flipping50tv for both https://www.flippingfifty.com   Learn more about Junie here: https://www.midlifeloveoutloud.com

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Angelo Gingerelli to discuss strategies to help young athletes prepare for transitions into the college realm.Angelo Gingerelli has helped thousands of student-athletes compete at the highest level of Division 1 athletics. As the former Strength & Conditioning Coach at Seton Hall University since 2005 he regularly works with hundreds of men & women each year from a variety of sports and has been a key factor in the Pirates' success in the extremely competitive Big East Conference. He has held similar positions at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and the Pittsburgh Pirates as well as training numerous elite high school athletes each year. In addition to his duties in the weight room, Gingerelli is an adjunct professor (SHU's 2024 Adjunct Professor of the Year), winner of Seton Hall's prestigious Most Valuable Pirate Award (2011), published author, frequent podcast guest, state/regional conference presenter and has served as the New Jersey State Director of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). For more on Angelo, be sure to follow @mr5thround and check out his books, such as "The Next 4 Years" available on Amazon. Angelo currently works with Kean University. *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

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Joe Hudson is in his first year as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Major League level with the Boston Red Sox organization. He has previously spent multiple seasons at High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A within the organization and another 4 years managing private sector sports performance facilities in Massachusetts. He received his B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Plymouth State University ('12) and his M.S. in Exercise Science from Springfield College ('15). Joe and his wife Meghan currently live in Springfield, MA with their twin boys Callan & Griffin and their daughter Maeve.Topics covered in this episode:-Finding success at different levels-Collaboration with staff and players-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"You experience the soft skills and learning how to navigate people and stuff like that through experience and through continued exposure to doing it" (11:41)-"The message for me is accept that there's always more to learn and that the experience is still valuable" (12:30)-"The science side of our profession is booming at a rapid pace, but the art side is getting lost, or passed over, just because there is so much technology and there is so much in the analytical space of tying this thing to that thing" (17:23)If you would like to learn more from Joe, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@hudson_jr12Twitter:@Coach_JoeHudsonAnd a special thank you to Ecore Athletic for sponsoring this episode! "As the Official Flooring Partner of the Professional Baseball Strength & Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS), Ecore Athletic is proud to support the training environments where elite athletes prepare to perform at their best. From Major League to Minor League Baseball, Ecore Athletic surfaces are trusted in weight rooms and training facilities across the country — designed to deliver unmatched durability, performance, and safety. All manufactured right here in the USA."

Stephen Smith has taken an interesting road to reach the forefront of data and analytics in some of the world's biggest sporting competitions. Working as a Senior Injury Rehabilitation and Conditioning Coach with Leinster Rugby under Michael Cheika and then Joe Schmidt, he left the Irish province in 2012 to establish Kitman Labs, a company helping elite sports teams and leagues optimize performance and health through data. From the Premier League to the NFL, the company's astonishing success has ensured its fingerprints have been left all over the sporting landscape. Stephen joined Ger Gilroy in the Off The Ball studio to discuss the company's work, and how it may be of benefit to Irish football in the years ahead.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

In this episode, we sit down with Dominick Walker, Strength & Conditioning Coach for Mississippi State Men's Basketball, now entering his fourth season with the Bulldogs. I got connected with Dom because of our relationship with Yosef Johnson.We dive into his career journey, lessons learned from working with elite athletes, and how he continues to elevate performance in one of the toughest conferences in college basketball.Yosef CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zjiocve9co___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course

Building athletes who are strong, healthy, and resilient requires more than sets and reps, starting with a shift in mindset. Christi Edson, Head of Performance for the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), shares how she integrates strength and conditioning with sport science to sustain athlete health and performance. She reflects on the field’s evolution from the well-known “Bigger, Faster, Stronger” program to a training culture emphasizing resilience, active recovery, and durability. Drawing from her experience coaching high school athletes to NWSL professionals, Edson highlights the adaptability and creativity coaches need. Those qualities help her to develop athletes who can thrive through a demanding 11-month season. She details how tools like GPS, force plates, and velocity-based training sharpen communication and reshape expectations in the gym. Her story points coaches toward the future of athlete development: collaboration, precise load management, and long-term health as the foundation of strength. Connect with Christi on Instagram: @christiedson and LinkedIn: @christiana-edson | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Read the article, “A Creative Mind in the Professional Development of a Strength and Conditioning Coach,” from NSCA Coach, 11(1), February 2024 — referenced in this episode’s return-to-play discussion. NSCA Members enjoy full publication access. Interested in bridging coaching and sport science? The Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) credential can help you expand your qualifications, open new career paths, and strengthen cross-department collaboration.Show Notes“I think that would be a good example of how I fell into the sport science side, is I was trained up as a S&C coach and then was given technology to figure out after the fact. One of those technologies being force plates, which I have come to love. They're so diverse in what I can do with them in the gym.” 9:15 “I tell my athletes that all the time. You're not here for me. You're not here for me. You are here to play soccer. And my job is to help you stay healthy, to play soccer. We have some words up in the gym, which I finally got. It was strong, healthy, resilient. […] I want you to be healthy mentally and physically, because I don't need you to just slog through a season. I want you to feel good going into the weekend. But then resilient, you're going to take some knocks. But can we bounce back from that? And that strong foundation, I think, is a big piece of that.” 17:25 “Keep your ear to the ground for internships. […] Get those NSCA certifications in early because they are becoming more required. And the organizations that you work for have their ear to the ground. They understand what the minimum standard should be.” 24:10

 On this edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Abbey Phillipson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Adaptive Sport and Head ParaPowerlifting Coach at the University of Michigan. Abbey shares her journey as an athlete with a disability and her path to becoming a leader in adaptive sports. She discusses why strength training principles apply universally, the misconceptions about adaptive sports, and the competitive drive of adaptive athletes. Abbey also talks about founding Michigan's ParaPowerlifting team and the importance of testing, data collection, and long-term investment in adaptive sports.Key TakeawaysStrength and conditioning principles do not change for adaptive sports.Abbey founded the first collegiate para powerlifting team at the University of Michigan.Misconceptions about adaptive sports often stem from lack of understanding.Strength training is essential for improving quality of life for athletes with disabilities.Adaptive sports are highly competitive and empower athletes just like able-bodied sports.Institutional investment in adaptive sports remains limited and needs improvement.Testing and data collection are crucial—“If you're not testing, you're guessing.”Quote “Then we're creating the narrative that kids with disabilities, people who acquire disabilities, the normal is that you play sports. The normal is that you go to the gym. The normal is that you are living life like any other person.” – Abbey Phillipson

Joe Hudson is in his first year as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Major League level with the Boston Red Sox organization. He has previously spent multiple seasons at High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A within the organization and another 4 years managing private sector sports performance facilities in Massachusetts. He received his B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Plymouth State University ('12) and his M.S. in Exercise Science from Springfield College ('15). Joe and his wife Meghan currently live in Springfield, MA with their twin boys Callan & Griffin and their daughter Maeve.Topics covered in this episode:-Being in the Big Leagues vs. being in the Minor Leagues-In-season programming adjustments-Media pressure on players and staffQuotes:-"The biggest difference between the Big Leagues and the Minor Leagues is really in the travel schedule and the game schedule" (1:15)-"If there's still performance and physical development gains on the table still, we want to chase those" (20:05)-"Everything here is under a microscope, for sure" (24:41)If you would like to learn more from Joe, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@hudson_jr12Twitter:@Coach_JoeHudson

The University of Kentucky Strength and Conditioning podcast. In this episode, Coach Spurlock talks with Steven Strobis, Director of Track & Field Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Arkansas. Follow us on Instagram for more content pertaining to The University of Kentucky Strength and Conditioning department at @kentuckystrength.

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls 38-17 win over Prairie View A&M. He sees a lot of room to grow (2:45) and goes into detail about the team's response after the Panthers opening score. Coach was happy to see the ground game get its most yards in four years (6:00). Getting so many young players some playing time (8:00) was huge, especially on a short week. Going back to Charlotte is special to coach after his time at Davidson (11:40) but the focus is on the game and he expects a big cheering section. Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Lew Caralla (18:40) says Coach Abell has been one of the biggest blessings of his career. He talks about his inspiration for getting into this field and what motivates him most about this job (19:50). He goes into some players' transformations (22:10) and who are some of the strongest guys pound-for-pound on the team (24:10). Coach Caralla explains how training differs over the season (24:45) also dives deep into some of his viral quotes over the last few years (25:30). He rounds out the talk giving love to the rest of his staff (28:10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textThis week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Mike Muir — Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Vegas Golden Knights.Mike has been in the game for over 35 years. His journey began with Canada's National Basketball Team, carried through university sport at Mount Allison, and launched his hockey career in Billings, Montana. From there, he climbed through the ranks: from the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL (winning the Calder Cup in 2015) to witnessing the LA Kings lift two Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014.Since 2017, Mike has been with the Golden Knights, playing his part in their historic 2023 Stanley Cup victory. Beyond the rink, he's a husband, father of two, and—like me—born in the same year.Mike's story is one of consistency, resilience, and decades of dedication to human performance. Please enjoy!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

Joe Hudson is in his first year as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Major League level with the Boston Red Sox organization. He has previously spent multiple seasons at High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A within the organization and another 4 years managing private sector sports performance facilities in Massachusetts. He received his B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Plymouth State University ('12) and his M.S. in Exercise Science from Springfield College ('15). Joe and his wife Meghan currently live in Springfield, MA with their twin boys Callan & Griffin and their daughter Maeve.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey to the Big Leagues and Opening Day 2025-Practicing gratitude and meditation-Managing all the factors that go into being successful in the Big LeaguesQuotes:-"What I started doing, which has been really helpful, is every couple Sundays when we were at home I'll get there early, I'll go up, walk up to The Monster and just sit on The Monster for like 10 minutes" (13:54)-"We're lucky man. There are so many other (bad) jobs that we could be doing" (14:38)-"The priority, first and foremost, is winning baseball games, right? And that requires a different type of consideration towards what you wanna do every day" (18:03)If you would like to learn more from Joe, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@hudson_jr12Twitter:@Coach_JoeHudson

In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Zay West, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Atlanta Hawks and former NBA Academy Africa performance lead. Zay shares how evidence-based training, creativity, and environmental design can help athletes maximize performance, adapt faster, and return stronger from injuries. Chapters: 01:30 - Zay's coaching journey to the Atlanta Hawks03:00 - Applying the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA)08:30 - Creativity in training & warm-ups09:30 - Return-to-play progressions13:00 - Scaling from control to chaos in drills17:00 - Engaging warmup games (tag, tennis ball, volleyball)22:30 - Teaching athletes how to fall safely24:00 - Achilles injury trends & prevention28:00 - 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

Send us a text            Welcome to the Season 13 Kick Off show of the GP Soccer Podcast!         Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting season of soccer conversation! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Renato Capobianco, Head Men's Soccer Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Regis College (MA) where the discussion will revolve around trends in strength and conditioning. "Coaches Corner" features Erik Eisenhut of United Goalkeeping Alliance talking about the importance of communication for the goalkeeper. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini's discussing two disturbing stories in sports, and Ralph Ferrigno returns for Season 13 with his European Soccer Report. The "American Soccer Revolution" features a story about controversy with a local high school coach. The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.                   GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History NetworkAlso, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/Enjoy the show!

A Galway man is to set off on an adventure next week that will see him climb Mount Kilimanjaro.  Eanna Shalvey is currently Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Offaly Senior Footballers and he will climb the iconic mountain that is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base. Eanna begins his adventure on the 11th of September and is raising funds for Cuan Mhuire Coolarne, a Galway-based centre helping people in recovery from addiction. This is the charity's main fundraiser for 2025, with all proceeds going toward maintaining vital services for the local community. Eanna joined George McDonagh in the studio on Over The Line on Monday Night. 

Send us a textRob Allardice is a former Australian Navy Petty Officer who served 13 years in the Royal Australian Navy. He currently works as a Strength and Conditioning coach, both in-person on the gym floor at Surfit Byron Bay, and remotely via his online coaching platform.Rob attended a one-month Mentorship Program with me in Thailand in the early months of 2024. We ran group classes, trained professional fighters, and trained together for that duration, with the focus being on upskilling and implementation of skills, tactics and techniques he could immediately use upon his return to Australia.We have kept in touch the last 18-months, including a few trips where I have stayed at his house, as well as being in his corner for his amateur boxing debut.This is the second podcast episode we recorded together. I have not yet released the first episode due to things deteriorating at Apollo Camp in Thailand shortly after his visit, however, I will be releasing that episode as a type of prelude to this recording.Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn't be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn't work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#mindsetandperformance Live Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/

Send us a textThis week's guest is Cory Kennedy. Cory is a leader in high-performance sport, most recently the Director of Performance with the Sacramento Kings. He formerly served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Chicago Cubs organization, and before that, he was the lead of performance for the Institut National de Sport in Montreal.Cory is a proud Canadian and loves to spend vacation time at his cottage in Prince Edward County with his wife and French bulldog. He loves reading, drinking coffee, and enjoys weekend camping trips, most recently in Monterey, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite. 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

Tim Kontos is the Associate AD for Sports Performance and Student-Athlete Wellness at Virginia Commonwealth University. Kontos is going into his 27th year at VCU. First arriving in 1998 as the head strength and conditioning coach, he became an assistant athletic director for sports performance and was again promoted to associate AD before his new title of associate AD for sports performance and student-athlete wellness. From August of 2018 to January of 2021 Kontos supervised the Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Sport Psychology and Sports Performance departments. This was in addition to being responsible for the design, implementation and supervision of all strength, speed and agility programs for The Rams' Baseball and Volleyball teams. He currently oversees the Volleyball program in addition to the Sports Performance department. Kontos got his coaching start at his alma mater, Radford University, where he spent two years serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the ice hockey team, prior to joining VCU. Kontos is a Master Strength & Conditioning Coach through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association earning the highest honor in the profession in 2015. He is also the Head Coach and Owner of Kontos Strength which is an online platform that offers custom programming and coaching, including return from injury and competition prep. A firm believer in learning “under the bar” Kontos was a competitive powerlifter from 1994 until retiring due to injuries in 2023. His best lifting accomplishment? A competition best 600lb Squat in knee wraps at 198lbs. In his off time Kontos enjoys being outside with his wife, Laura, and kids Alex, Zane, and Moriah. 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

Christian Sandoval is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Exercise Scientist with credentials including ISSA Master Trainer, Certified Speed and Agility Specialist, StrongFirst Level I Instructor, and Olympic Lifting Instructor, and the Founder and Owner of Total Athlete Training (TAT) in Utah. Christian's own journey began with a 20-year active-duty career in the U.S. Army. After retiring in 2014, he built TAT from the ground up. Today, it's more than a business—it's a performance-driven legacy in motion. Christian's education includes an AS in Exercise Science, BSBA in Marketing, MS in Organizational Leadership, and an MS in Human Performance. In this episode, Christian, Sophie and Tara talk about what it takes to be an athlete, the importance of preparation, effective training versus 'marketing', the value of leadership, and the purpose of life!   RESOURCES: Learn more about Christian's Total Athlete Training center in Utah here: https://tattraining.com/  Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 6:30 Training with a coach vs. social media advice 8:35 Athletes & leadership 13:00 High level athletes & burnout 17:05 Perseverance as life's purpose 28:30 Injuries & training 41:00 Marketing vs. effective training 45:00 When you train as an athlete vs as a gymnast 49:30 Pay a visit to Total Athlete Trainin in Utah   WORK WITH ME: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how I can help you: TRY COACH TARA APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app LEVEL UP PROGRAM: http://taragarrison.com/level-up INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the ‘Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap ‘Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Zack Fleming, the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Dobyns‑Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee. With program leadership since 2015 and recognition as the 2022 Tennessee HS Strength Coach of the Year ℹ️ , Zack brings transformative insight into building an impactful program at the high school level  

Blair Vaughan is the Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at Sam Houston State University. Prior to his start with the Bearkats in 2025, Vaughan spent two season as the associate head strength coach at the University of Arizona. He arrived in Tuscon after spending 2020-2022 on the Army West Point strength and conditioning staff working with the Black Knights football team. Vaughan got his start as an intern football strength coach at his alma mater, Western Kentucky University in 2016 as well as interning with the football strength staff at Ohio State University in 2017. From there he served one season as an assistant strength coach at Robert Morris University in 2019. Vaughan had a very successful collegiate career himself. A 4-year letter winner for the Western Kentucky University football team. He was a part of WKU's first AP Top 25 finish in 2015 being ranked 24th overall after a 12-2 season, won back-to-back C-USA titles in 2015 & 2016, and earned three straight bowl victories. Vaughan continues to stay active himself in the weight room and trains several days a week while balancing the rigors of the collegiate coaching schedule. He is an avid lifter and enjoys spending time with my wife and 15 month old son 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

What's behind enduring success at the highest level of college athletics? Kate Smith, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Michigan, shares insights from nearly 14 years of experience coaching multiple sports in a competitive collegiate environment. Smith emphasizes sustained excellence through adaptability, genuine curiosity, and openness to opportunities — even outside of athletics. Drawing on her private-sector experiences, she explains how diverse roles helped shape her flexible, athlete-centered philosophy. Smith candidly addresses current collegiate challenges, including navigating Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) distractions and adjusting motivational strategies across team cultures and generations. As a Certified Performance and Sport Scientist® (CPSS®), Smith highlights how integrating data-driven insights helps her create a more effective training environment. This expertise uniquely positions her to bridge athletics with academics, deepening collaboration on campus-wide performance initiatives. Learn how to implement practical strategies for keeping athletes engaged amidst external pressures, leverage performance data meaningfully, and continually refresh your coaching approach. Connect with Kate via email at kannehay@umich.edu and on Instagram: @katehaycock | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs  Show NotesShow Notes Coming Soon!

Today's guest is Tim Riley. Tim Riley is the Director of Sports Performance at Kollective in Austin, where he leads one of the nation's top NFL off‑season training programs and works with elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, PLL, and AVP. He also serves as a Lead Performance Coach with C4 Energy and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Texas Men's Lacrosse team. Beyond the weight room, Tim shares his knowledge through his podcast, Coach Em Up, and his social media platforms. On today's podcast, Tim speaks on how he synthesizes the complexities and possibilities of training into his intuitive process. On the show, we cover numerous items of speed and strength training, digging into the daily training process. We also cover the help and use of strength machines, conditioning, capacity, training stimulation, and much more. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength. View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Timestamps 1:00 – The Need for Simplicity in a Complex Coaching World 6:08 – Is Complexity Distracting Us from What Actually Matters? 11:55 – What Are Athletes Actually Feeling During a Drill? 18:42 – How Do We Make Coaching Feel Less Robotic? 25:30 – What If the Goal Isn't Perfection, But Exploration? 32:09 – Can We Trust Athletes to Self-Organize? 39:46 – When Do We Step In, and When Do We Step Back? 47:22 – How to Handle “Messy” Reps and Unscripted Movement 54:11 – Are You Coaching for Output or Adaptability? 1:01:18 – Letting Go of the Illusion of Total Control Actionable Takeaways The Need for Simplicity  in a Complex Coaching World – [1:00] Tim emphasizes that sometimes doing less creates more buy-in. When things are simple and grounded, athletes feel safe to go all-in. What to try: Open sessions with minimal barriers, simple tasks that athletes can immediately attack. Anchor your program in clear, foundational principles. Avoid over-layering. Use simplicity to build confidence before introducing complexity. Is Complexity Distracting Us from What Actually Matters? – [6:08] Tim reflects on times when adding more didn't add value. Too much complexity can distract from what makes athletes feel fast, powerful, or confident. What to try: If a drill looks cool but the athletes are confused, simplify. Choose training elements that resonate emotionally and physically with athletes. Prioritize what sticks with them, not what looks best on social media. What Are Athletes Actually Feeling During a Drill? – [11:55] Tim discusses the disconnect between what coaches see and what athletes actually experience. You won't know unless you ask. What to try: Regularly pause to ask: “What did that feel like?” Adjust based on athlete feedback, even if it means letting go of your favorite drill. Use sensation-based questions to help athletes build awareness (“Did you feel the bounce off the floor?”). How Do We Make Coaching Feel Less Robotic? – [18:42] Athletes shut down when things feel overly mechanical. Tim points out that meaningful training often happens in the gray areas, not the rigidly planned ones. What to try: Let warmups flow with energy, don't always stick to a static script. Mix structure with spontaneity. Athletes should feel like they're moving, not executing code. Lean into athlete body language. Adjust volume and tone on the fly. What If the Goal Isn't Perfection, But Exploration? – [25:30] Tim encourages a shift from perfect execution to active exploration. Growth comes from seeing what might work, not just repeating what's safe. What to try: Create “choose your own path” movement options in skill work. Use sessions that feel like problem-solving, not rehearsing. Acknowledge when athletes take a risk, even if the result isn't clean. Can We Trust Athletes to Self-Organize? – [32:09]

Goldy Simmons is currently a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the NBA. Prior to joining the NBA, he worked his way through the ranks in professional baseball. He spent one year in the AZL with the Kansas City Royals organization before joining the Chicago White Sox organization. He worked multiple levels with the White Sox, including three years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Major League club.Topics covered in this episode:-Training basketball players (areas of concern, management of programming, lines of communication)-Advice for others and finding success as a strength and conditioning coach-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"There's a lot of adjustments that are made on the fly for proper execution because these guys are working so long to execute something that would be considered predominantly simple" (7:01)-"Define who they are as a human being first, and that'll ultimately help you drive the athlete that's inside of them" (17:32)-"I feel like if I were to step back onto the diamond I'm gonna be so much better of a strength coach on so many different levels just because I understand a different sport" (21:31)If you'd like to learn more from Goldy, you can find him on LinkedIn.

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have experts standing by to answer your questions.This episode includes a reference to this Defense Health Agency report that found that the more H2F resources provided for Reserve soldiers, the better results they saw.If you follow the MOPs & MOEs blog, you already know this week's guests from things like his 5 part series "The Other 28 Days" on how to implement human performance for part time service members or his "Maximizing Fitness Efficiency" piece on minimal effective dose training. Members of our discord server know he's always bringing research citations to the conversations happening there.Mark Christiani is an Army Veteran who served in Ranger Regiment before transitioning into the human performance space. He currently works with O2X as an On-Site Human Performance Specialist at the 81st Readiness Division of the Army Reserve. Mark served as the Brigade Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for GAP Solutions for not just any brigade, but 44th Medical Brigade where Drew works. He holds a Master of Science in Sports Medicine from Georgia Southern University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC). 

 On this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew interviews Maggie Smith, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northern Kentucky University. Maggie opens up about her journey from two-sport high school athlete to strength coach, detailing how she managed motherhood during her GA role and transitioned from personal training to collegiate athletics. She offers key insights on cultivating trust with athletes, maintaining a positive training environment, and staying adaptable throughout her coaching career.Key Takeaways:Coaching while raising young children requires flexibility, support, and perspective.Building authentic relationships with athletes can redefine the coaching experience.Creating a positive environment in the weight room is essential for long-term athlete development.Transitioning from personal training to collegiate coaching demands humility and a growth mindset.Asking questions and finding mentors are crucial for early-career coaches.Consistency and kindness go a long way in athlete engagement and program success.Professional athlete experience offers a unique lens on performance and discipline.Adaptability and openness to pivoting are critical in coaching careers.Quote with guest name attribution: "It's just so cool to see athletes interact with my child... bringing them to the field and seeing how that changes the dynamic—those moments are special." — Maggie Smith

Send us a textGeorge Adams is in his 7th year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Madison-Ridgeland Academy. Adams oversees all aspects of the MRA athletics strength and conditioning program. Since arriving at MRA, Adams has been a part of eight state championships (three football, three boys' & girls' track and field, and two boys' basketball). He has served on the NHSSCA Mississippi Advisory Board since 2020, was named the 2022 Mississippi State Coach of the Year, and is now the Mississippi State Director for the association. Coach Adams has also served as a strength and conditioning coach with the Minnesota Vikings and at the following college athletic programs: Methodist University, Southern Miss, Marshall University, University of Georgia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the University of Georgia. Periodization for high school sportsSpeed and agility drillsInjury prevention for teen athletesCoaching high school athletesWeightlifting technique youthStrength benchmarks for athletesIn-season vs offseason liftingAthletic performance podcastHigh school football trainingYouth performance traininghttps://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

What does it really mean to build better athletes—beyond sets, reps, and one-rep maxes? In this episode, Cory sits down with Cal Poly Pomona's Head Strength & Conditioning Coach to explore the evolving world of collegiate performance training.They discuss how DVRT has reshaped movement-based programming for Mike's athletes, the importance of communication and trust in the coach-athlete relationship, and why adaptability matters more than ever when working with teams in and out of season. From developing buy-in to creating a strong culture in the weight room, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead with intention and elevate the athletes you serve.If you're a coach, a parent of an athlete, or someone passionate about the “why” behind great training, this episode is for you.

Goldy Simmons is currently a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the NBA. Prior to joining the NBA, he worked his way through the ranks in professional baseball. He spent one year in the AZL with the Kansas City Royals organization before joining the Chicago White Sox organization. He worked multiple levels with the White Sox, including three years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Major League club.Topics covered in this episode:-Life in the NBA vs. life in the MLBQuotes:-"We set it up to where if we need to adapt we can adapt and get guys what they need on a nightly basis" (11:52)-"The cultural norm, in basketball, is like 'what do I need for the game?'" (20:22)-"Sticking to the basics will drive the objective outputs that we seek as performance coaches" (22:25)If you'd like to learn more from Goldy, you can find him on LinkedIn.

Get to know Chris Martin, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the National Champion LSU Tigers.

          Elevating the Profession Guest: Ron McKeefery Bio: Ron McKeefery is currently the Special Assistant to the Head Coach – High Performance Culture at the University of Alabama. Prior to Bama, Coach McKeefery was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football at the University of Washington. Coach McKeefery has served […]

Today's guests are Cameron Josse and Joel Reinhardt. Cameron Josse is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Detroit Lions. He's previously led training at DeFranco's and worked in college football at UNC Charlotte and Indiana, training athletes across the NFL, NHL, UFC, and WWE. Joel Reinhardt is the Director of Football Performance at Lafayette College. He's coached at San José State, Stanford, UMass, and Nicholls State. Both Cameron and Joel are field leaders in applied performance, data-driven programming, and athletic movement for physical preparation in American Football. Details in athletic preparation change from the level of high school to college to professional. On today's episode, Cameron and Joel speak on the nature of contact and collision preparation in their athlete populations, with a specific emphasis on the use of the ground and rolling patterns. They discuss the specific game demands of football, especially on the college and pro level, and how to prepare athletes for 25,000+ weekly yards of total on-field movement. They break down their approaches to speed, direction change, and capacity building work, with these ideas in mind. This was a show with lots of wisdom on helping players fully meet the needs of their sport. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and LILA Exogen wearable resistance. Use the code "justfly25" for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Timestamps 1:57 – In-Season Program Differences: NFL vs. College Strength Cycles 4:48 – Navigating Player Relationships with Private Trainers 15:57 – Adapting Contact Prep and Agility for Different Levels 32:38 – Tempo Running as a Foundation for Training Camp Readiness 37:44 – Total Yardage and Conditioning Strategy in Football Preparation 50:16 – Designing Multi-Directional Conditioning Sessions That Mimic Football 58:28 – Integrating Multi-Directional Movements in Conditioning for Athleticism 1:03:46 – Reframing Speed Development Within Annual Training Cycles 1:10:04 – Shifting Focus: From Pure Speed to Building Complete Players Actionable Takeaways In-Season Program Differences: NFL vs. College Strength Cycles [1:57] College and NFL environments demand different strategies due to season length, player access, and structure. Joel discusses managing heavy summer phases before camp, while Cam explains the shift in autonomy and scheduling when transitioning to the NFL. What to try: In college, leverage summer access to build in more football-specific work before camp. In pro settings: Expect less year-round control—build players' autonomy and keep lines open during away periods. Plan for longer in-season stress in the NFL (17+ games); taper early and build recovery into weekly rhythms Navigating Player Relationships with Private Trainers [4:48] Cameron emphasizes collaboration with private-sector coaches when players train off-site. Rather than resisting outside input, he advocates for using it to better individualize in-team programming. What to try: Reach out to private coaches working with your athletes—especially vets with long-standing relationships. Use those conversations to shape training direction, not override it. Drop the ego—focus on what helps the athlete feel and perform best Adapting Contact Prep and Agility for Different Levels [15:57] Literal contact prep (e.g., wrestling, rugby-style drills) is mostly off-limits in team settings. Cam shifts toward decel work, ground-based drills, and rolling patterns to mimic collisions without violating rules. What to try: Use crawling, rolls, and tumbling as proxies for contact—especially during early prep phases. Emphasize deceleration and COD mechanics for lower body contact loading.

Goldy Simmons is currently a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the NBA. Prior to joining the NBA, he worked his way through the ranks in professional baseball. He spent one year in the AZL with the Kansas City Royals organization before joining the Chicago White Sox organization. He worked multiple levels with the White Sox, including three years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Major League club.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey to both the MLB and NBA-Smashing ping pong tables-Operating daily with elite level athletesQuotes:-"Be careful about breaking ping pong tables prior to the end of a game because you never know what's gonna happen" (8:37)-"What I've learned over the last 10-12 years is that these guys are at this level for a reason, and they could probably do without a lot that we're putting on to them" (13:50)-"But I do think that there's probably some places that, still, the waters are a little muddy and people are trying to take on maybe more than what their job description entails" (19:12)If you'd like to learn more from Goldy, you can find him on LinkedIn.

LSU men's basketball coach Matt McMahon brought another impotant piece of the LSU Basketball program back to Louisiana with the April 2024 announcement that Baton Rouge native Michael Chatman will be the head men's basketball strength and conditioning coach for the Tigers.Chatman has served for the past five seasons as the Sports Performance Coach for the men's basketball team at Stanford.The native of Baton Rouge graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in applied science and earned his master's degree in exercise science from California University of Pennsylvania.Early in his career, Chatman served as assistant strength and conditioning coach for a little over a year at Southern University of Baton Rouge and then spent a year-and-a-half working for legendary coach Gayle Hatch's weightlifting program as assistant strength coach.He has spent time at Michigan, Texas and Penn State before being named the Director of Basketball Performance in 2016 at Southern Mississippi. In 2017, he moved to Towson where he was the Assistant Athletic Director of Strength and Conditioning at Towson.In 2019 he was named to the staff at Stanford.He is known, among other things, for his development of movement and mobility protocols and has also worked with team nutritionists and athletic trainers. In working with various sports he has stressed life lessons and etiquette importance in teaching skills beyond the weight room. He works with his student-athletes to go the extra mile, both inside and outside the weight room.To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/vOD98NmsSr4#lsu #whoknewinthemoment #philfriedrich #podcast #lsubasketball #strengthtraining