Podcasts about nsca national strength coach

This week you will hear from Justin Loudon, the 2024 NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year. Justin and I connected last year at a national conference, where he was leading a meeting for the National High School Strength Coach committee. After listening in, it was clear he was someone I wanted this audience to […]

In this episode, I talk with Strength and Conditioning Coach and Entrepreneur, Micah Kurtz. Micah Kurtz is the Assistant Athletics Director & Director of Sports Performance at Windermere Preparatory School. In addition, he consults on projects regarding youth athletic development education for the NFL, USA Basketball, USA Football, and Nike Football. Previously, he was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at AC Flora high school (Forest Acres, South Carolina). During his time there, AC Flora won 14 state championships and was twice named the state's athletic program of the year. Coach Kurtz also serves as the Strength and Conditioning Consultant Coach to the 9-time high school basketball national champions and winner of the 2016 Dick's National Tournament Oak Hill Academy. During his time there he has worked with NBA players Sindarius Thornwell, Quinn Cook, Keldon Johnson, and Cody and Caleb Martin. Kurtz has been named a state strength coach of the year three times and was named the NHSSCA Southeast Strength Coach of the Year in 2021, a Top 40 under 40 Sports Professional by Coach & AD Magazine in 2018, and the NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year in 2016. He is active on social media and you can connect with him on Twitter and Instagram @KurtzM3 and visit his website www.TheAthleteMaker.com. We talk athlete development, coach development, programming, community involvement, and more! This is an awesome episode, I hope you enjoy it! Texas Treaties is offering Dallas area listeners a special 10% off promo! Use the code PODCAST at checkout! The link to order will be in the show notes! https://www.facebook.com/texastreaties/ https://linktr.ee/texastreaties?fbclid=IwAR3pFUUGCbKhSPQy7l7PUwtZ4zy_tukjlybp7YS7eTcVIgroHguniyPs2wg #cookies #gourmetcookies #gourmet Etiquette Don is a truly custom apparel company that will have you looking like a sharp-dressed man. Check out www.etiquettedoncustomapparel.com for more information. Make sure to follow them on Instagram & Tik-Tok @etiquette_don as well! #fashion #menswear #suit #sharpdressedman #custommenswear #customsuits #customclothes #clothes Podcast listeners use the code COFFEEWITHNOONAN for a 10% discount off (discount code valid on single purchases, not subscriptions)! Check out www.vikingcoffeeco.com for more details and to order the official coffee of the Hangin' With Coach Noonan podcast. Drink coffee. Work Hard. #coffee #drinkcoffee #workhard #vikingcoffee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hwcp-podcast/support

Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, Coach Chris Gizzi, onto the show. Coach Gizzi spent his five previous seasons on the Packer's strength staff as a conditioning assistant. Prior to that he worked on the University of North Carolina's staff as well. An undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 1998, Coach Gizzi played linebacker at the Air Force Academy. In 2019, Gizzi was inducted into the Air Force Athletics Hall of Fame. Coach Gizzi finished his NFL career in 2001 with the Green Bay Packers. On today's episode Coach Gizzi breaks down his career path and how to train the whole person for both physical and mental hurdles. 3:27 First game after 9/11 5:28 Playing Career 9:06 Importance of a father figure 11:12 Factoring in wrestling 12:57 Multi-Sport athletes 15:14 Getting into strength and conditioning 18:20 Team Culture 22:12 Training the whole person 25:45 Locking in when you hit the field 28:06 Coach LaFleur 30:19 Tools for life 33:39 The winning edge Related Content: -Utilizing Your Strength Coach: Kurt Hester, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Louisiana Tech: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/utilizing-your-strength-coach-kurt-hester-head-strength-conditioning-coach-at-louisiana-tech -Advancing and Growing the Game: Chuck Kyle, Head Coach at St. Ignatius High School (Ohio): https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/advancing-and-growing-the-game-chuck-kyle-head-coach-at-st-ignatius-high-school-ohio -Keeping Your Strength and Speed Gains: Micah Kurtz, NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year (2018):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/keeping-your-strength-and-speed-gains-micah-kurtz-nsca-national-strength-coach-of-the-year-2018 Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in St. Johnsbury Academy's head coach, Rich Alercio onto the show. On this episode, learn how your offensive linemen can maintain their power, skill, and technique while working out at home. Whether it is using a broom, a chair, or a phone, there are tools at home that can assist your linemen with their training while away from any workout facilities. Tune in and learn from Coach Alercio during this episode. 3:59 Linemen maintaining power 6:55 Movement skills for linemen 8:49 At home workouts 12:36 Film reviews for coaches 13:35 Positioning the camera 15:04 Drills for hand technique 20:50 Chair location and camera setup 22:27 Emphasizing footwork 27:19 Working your hips You can follow Coach Alercio on Twitter here: @OLineSkills Related Content: - Utilizing Your Strength Coach: Kurt Hester, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Louisiana Tech: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/utilizing-your-strength-coach-kurt-hester-head-strength-conditioning-coach-at-louisiana-tech - Mindsets and Opportunities for Growth: Dr. Fergus Connolly: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mindsets-and-opportunities-for-growth-dr-fergus-connolly - Keeping Your Strength and Speed Gains: Micah Kurtz, NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year (2018): https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/keeping-your-strength-and-speed-gains-micah-kurtz-nsca-national-strength-coach-of-the-year-2018 Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back Dr. Fergus Connolly as a guest on the show. With the sports world on hold currently and everyone staying inside, Dr. Connolly offers his insight into how coaches should handle the hiatus. Tune in and hear how you should decompress and take advantage of the free time you have. Also learn how to prepare for the transition back to normal football activities when the time comes. 2:53 Mindset during sports hiatus 10:28 Opportunity for coaches to grow 12:24 Preparing to return to football activities 16:04 Priorities for returning to football 19:13 Nurturing mental health 22:10 Communicating with others You can follow Dr. Connolly on Twitter here: @fergus_Connolly Related Content: - How to Become a Head Coach – Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame Head Coach: Thom McDaniels: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-to-become-a-head-coach-ohio-hall-of-fame-head-coach-thom-mcdaniels - Training Camp - Readiness and Preparedness with Fergus Connolly: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-readiness-and-preparedness-with-fergus-connolly - Home Team Series: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/home-team - Dr. Fergus Connolly, University of Michigan https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/dr-fergus-connolly-university-of-michigan - Keeping Your Strength and Speed Gains: Micah Kurtz, NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year (2018): https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/keeping-your-strength-and-speed-gains-micah-kurtz-nsca-national-strength-coach-of-the-year-2018 - Erik Korem: Director of Sports Science Houston Texans: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/erik-korem-director-of-sports-science-houston-texans - Leadership, vulnerability, and sheep dogs: https://www.ted.com/talks/fergus_connolly_leadership_vulnerability_and_sheep_dogs - https://fergusconnolly.com Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back to the show, Micah Kurtz, the 2018 NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year. Currently the Director of Sports Performance and Assistant Athletic Director at Windermere Prep School in Orlando, Florida and also the Strength and Conditioning Consultant Coach to the nine-time high school basketball national champion Oak Hill Academy, Micah Kurtz has been an integral part of his community. Tune in and learn how you can help maintain strength, speed, and flexibility of your players during the extended offseason. 1:59 Intro 3:02 Staying in shape 7:21 Maintaining strength 10:08 Keeping up speed and power 16:53 Working on flexibility 19:04 Mobility drills 20:11 Handling the unknown 23:33 Closing You can follow Micah Kurtz on Instagram and Twitter here: @KurtzM3 Related Content - Micah Kurtz: Strength and conditioning coach: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/micah-kurtz-strength-and-conditioning-coach - Website: www.TheAthleteMaker.com - Email: Kurtzmicah@gmail.com “Where Athletes Are Made” Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Link: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

Micah Kurtz is the current Assistant A.D. at Windermere Prep in Orlando, FL and a Strength & Conditioning Consultant for Oak Hill Academy. He was the NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year in 2016 and was named a Top 40 Coach Under 40 by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association in 2018. He excels in developing strength & conditioning programs for athletes of all sports and making sure they stay safe while training. He talks to us about his experience being a life-long learner, about what age is the right age to start strength training, and the best way to build a program with your own team. Download the Hustle App: https://apple.co/2VlqIZo Micah Kurtz on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Nw7i0n Photo courtesy of:  http://www.theathletemaker.com/  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Gerry welcomes guest Jason Spray. Jason is a former NSCA National Strength Coach of The Year, 15 year strength coach at Middle Tennessee State University and has trained NFL pros like All-Pro Safety Kevin Bayard and Tennessee Titans running back and former Alabama standout Derrick Henry.Gerry and Jason immediately tackle the topic of unstable surface training and the recent videos that have surfaced involving the training regimen of New Orleans Saints All-Pro running back Alvin Kamara. They both give their joint takes on why unstable surface training is not necessary and should not be a priority, and better alternative to use with athletes if you do need to utilize it.Then, Jason talks about the key training principles and coaches which have shaped who he is as a strength coach, and talks about the importance of creating a "buy-in," with athletes when they train. All that and more on this episode!Support the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)

Micah Kurtz is the Director of Sports Performance and Assistant Athletic Director at Windermere Prep School in Orlando, Florida. He was named NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year in 2016 and one of the Top 40 under 40 Sports Professionals in the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. He started the Strength and Conditioning Program at AC Flora High School in Columbia, South Carolina, and in just the last 5 years, AC Flora has won 12 state championships. It was also named the #1 athletic program in both 2014 and 2015.   On this episode hosted by Ned Arick, Micah sheds light on strength and conditioning and its benefits, how he got into the industry and why he enjoys working in the high school environment. He also shares more about how he cultivates a positive atmosphere in his weight room, and why athletes, parents, school administrators and the larger community are all so enthusiastic about his strength conditioning program. Micah has some great insights for coaches on how to get started on this path, and some practical tips on what it takes to be successful in the industry, so be sure to tune in.   Key Takeaways: [:37] Ned introduces his guest for this episode - Micah Kurtz. [3:48] Micah gave a talk at the VertiMax Summit that made a serious impact, and changed some people's mindsets. [6:39] What is the three-fold impact that Micah has on athletes in the high school setting? [13:51] Micah and Ned discuss the benefits of strength training that extend outside the weight room. [16:02] What is the secret to Micah getting a great atmosphere going with the kids he trains? [20:05] How is Micah getting the buy-in from sport coaches who don't usually put much stock in strength and conditioning coaches? [24:12] What is "Lift Like a Laker" and how is Micah using that to get buy-ins from the community as well? [28:52] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [29:43] Micah shares more about his experiences at AC Flora and how he cultivated positive relationships with the parents of the athletes he was training. [32:23] What is Micah's response to coaches who think that they can't implement what Micah is doing? [36:27] Ned and Micah discuss the benefits of these types of programs, not just for the coaches themselves but for the schools and the communities as a whole as well. [37:56] What is Step 1 for a coach to get started with a program like this? [39:47] What are some issues that Micah has run into in starting this program? [42:47] What are the first steps when a coach is starting a strength conditioning program? [46:53] A good program really comes down to atmosphere. There needs to be a great, differentiated training program, but also a human touch. [50:52] Ned and Micah discuss the importance of graduates from exercise science majors having that coaching experience. [52:37] What is Micah not good at? [57:48] What is one thing that Micah is most excited about in the next six months? [59:20] Find out more about Micah and get in touch with him on Instagram, Twitter, via email or through his website.   Mentioned in This Episode: VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram Micah Kurtz Micah Kurtz on Instagram Micah Kurtz on Twitter Micah Kurtz on LinkedIn Email Micah Kurtz VertiMax Summit Train with the Best Podcast Episode 73 - Micah Kurtz John Garrish