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My guest today is Casey Glass. Casey is the founder of Warfighter Health and Performance and for the past 11 years has been a Special Operations Strength Coach for US SOF units. Casey's Grew up on a ranch in Texas. In college, she played soccer at Texas Christian University and interned with the strength and conditioning staff her senior year. While pursuing her master's in health and Fitness at Purdue University she became their Graduate Assistant Strength Coach. She then went on to work for the University of Arkansas for 4.5 years starting as a paid intern and leaving as the Associate Director of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning. Eleven years ago she accepted a position that would change her life working in the Human Performance Program for a US Special Operations unit working to improve our warfighters' operational performance and resilience. Last year she founded Warfighter Health and Performance an organization designed to bring the experience and skills our SOF units are receiving to law enforcement special operations units. Book Recommendation:Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky - ISBN-13: 978-0805073690Building the Elite by Craig Weller & Jonathan Pope - ISBN-13: 978-0578918099Contact Info:https://www.warfighterhp.com https://www.linktr.ee/warfighterhp
In episode 44, Cody Roberts, Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Iowa, joins us. Specifically Cody will be looking at: Science behind HRV Combining HRV & DC potential Practical Application About Cody "Cody Roberts is in his fifth year with the University of Iowa Olympic Strength and Conditioning staff. He directly serves the Softball, Rowing, and Track & Field programs, as well as collaborative work with the Sport Science and Sports Nutrition departments. He has spent time as an adjunct professor for the Health & Human Physiology Department at Iowa and is currently a research reviewer for the Science for Sport Performance Digest Technology & Monitoring chapter since 2019. He's worked in the NCAA Division I level since 2008, at Bradley University as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Performance since 2010-16, and earned a Master of Science in Education in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas in 2009-10 while working as a Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Olympic Sports Performance Staff. Prior to earning his graduate degree, he worked as an Intern and Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at Illinois State University in 2008. A native of Bloomington, IL, Roberts was a four-year member of the Track and Field team at the University of Kansas, where he was a discus and hammer thrower. Roberts is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, as well as USAW Certified Sport Performance Coach from USA Weightlifting. " Twitter: @CodyRoberts Instagram: coach_roberts FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY DOWNLOAD NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_44 An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today
Coach Miles Clifton was named Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College in February 2019. Prior to Luther, Coach Clifton was a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at William Jewell College. Coach Clifton received his Bachelors Degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 2013 and will receive his Masters Degree from Northwest Missouri State in 2019. Coach Miles Clifton Contact Info Miles Clifton Email: clifmi01@luther.edu Twitter: @milescclifton Instagram: milescclifton TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr." af.tbldr.co/BigTime Power Lift Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA. Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at. Mike Richardson - mrichardson@power-lift.com Big Time Strength Contact Info Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.comTwitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.
Coach Alli Jenicke was named Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College in January 2019. Prior to Luther College, Jenicke was the Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at Morehead State University in 2018 and the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College 2017. Jenicke graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Kinesiology in 2014 and a MA in Business Leadership from William Penn University in 2017. Coach Miles Clifton was named Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College in February 2019. Prior to Luther, Coach Clifton was a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at William Jewell College. Coach Clifton received his Bachelors Degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 2013 and will receive his Masters Degree from Northwest Missouri State in 2019. Contact Info Alli Jenicke Email: alli.jenicke@luther.edu Twitter: @allijenicke Instagram: coachjenicke Miles Clifton Email: clifmi01@luther.edu Twitter: @milescclifton Instagram: milescclifton Resource Review "The Six Pillars of Excellence" - Ashley Jones https://www.elitefts.com/education/coaching-education/the-six-pillars-of-excellence/ TeamBuildr Thank you to TeamBuildr for sponsoring this episode. TeamBuildr provides strength and conditioning software to athletics programs around the country. Whether your write your own programs or want access to over 100 templates, TeamBuildr can make your program more efficient, more accountable and smarter when it comes to measuring your team’s effort in the weight room. ***SPECIAL OFFER*** Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates: - In-season and off-season football (lifting and speed) - General Athlete Development Program (3x 12-week phases) - Gameday CNS Prep Session Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: af.tbldr.co/BigTime Optimum Nutrition Athletics Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information. dwalters@glanbia.com Big Time Strength Contact Info Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.comTwitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength Website: BigTimeStrength.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.
Coach Niedermann is currently the Head Sports Performance Coach at Elon University in Elon, NC. At Elon he is the director for men's and women's basketball as well as the top football assistant. Prior to Elon, Coach Niedermann spent time at Harvard University, where he worked with water polo, wrestling, track and field, women’s lacrosse, and men’s volleyball. Before his stint at Harvard, Coach was the Head Strength Coach at Luther College, a Division III institution, where he coordinated the strength and conditioning program for all sports. Coach Niedermann received his undergraduate degree from Central College and his masters degree at Northwest Missouri State University, where he served as a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach. In this episode, Coach Niedermann talks about being resilient in the business, leaving your mark on a program, investing in people, how his training philosophy has changed, and recommends some great resources at the end. Thanks Coach Niedermann for a great episode! Contact Info: Jake Niedermann - Elon University Email - jniedermann@elon.edu Twitter - @JakeNiedermann Big Time Strength Contact Info Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV Instagram: g.rosier, mvmustangstrength Website: BigTimeStrength.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe like, share, or leave a comment.
Coach Matt Sagar is entering his fifth year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. At Saint Mary's Coach Sagar coordinates the strength and conditioning programs for 21 varsity sports and over 360 athletes. Prior to Saint Mary's, Coach Sagar was a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at Winona State University and completed his undergrad and internship experience at Central College. In this episode Coach Sagar discusses what he believes makes an internship program great, how he established the internship program at Saint Mary's, how to maximize training 360 athletes in an 800 square feet weight room, how he challenges his athletes and builds leaders, and shares some great resources as well. Coach Sagar Contact Info Email: msagar@smumn.edu Phone: 507-457-6986 Big Time Strength Contact Info Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV Instagram: g.rosier, mvmustangstrength Website: BigTimeStrength.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe like, share, or leave a comment.
Sean Skahan is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks. Joining the club prior to the 2002-03 season, Skahan is responsible for the overall strength and conditioning program for all players in the Ducks system. Skahan also coordinates all off-ice training at the club's annual prospect conditioning camp. Prior to working with the Ducks, Skahan was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston College for the 2001-02 season. In 2000-01, he was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of North Dakota. While earning his Master's degree in Kinesiology, the Massachusetts native worked as a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at the University of Minnesota from 1999-00. He earned his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 1998. He also holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.) and USA Weightlifting. Sean is also certified as a Russian Kettlebell Instructor (RKC). The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes at http://tinyurl.com/sttonitunes . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.