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Coach Jake AndersonEmail: jacob.anderson-2@uwrf.eduInstagram: @uwrf_falcon_strengthMaster's Program Instagram: @uwrf_masters_s.c★★★★★Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors!TeamBuildrTeambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness.Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial.★★★★★Power LiftThis episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift's goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish.Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It's sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve.Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team's unique goals. That's why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals.Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud.Website: www.powerliftusa.comEmail: mrichardson@power-lift.com★★★★★VitruveVitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school's FREE demo unit.Website: vitruve.fitEmail: contact@vitureve.fit★★★★★Big Time StrengthEmail: bigtimestrength@gmail.comTwitter: @BigTimeStrengthInstagram: bigtimestrength★★★★★Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com
Ryan Metzger is a S&C coach with extensive experience in collegiate Olympic sports, particularly women's soccer and tennis. She most recently served as the Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance at the University of Tennessee, where she helped lead high-performing programs in one of the most demanding environments in college athletics.Prior to Tennessee, Ryan spent several years at Clemson University as a Senior Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, where she was directly responsible for women's soccer and softball and played a key role in intern education and staff development. In 2022, she was named the NSCA Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in recognition of her impact on both athletes and coaches.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Pages 31-45 covered in this week where we talk about S.A.I.D Principle, neuromuscular junction, muscle properties, application to training, and some GREAT stories about Dr. Yessis, Bondarchuk, and Issurin.---Download The Supertraining Reading Planhttps://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Ushttps://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics
Coach Zac GoodmanPodcast - Defying Gravity with Zac GoodmanIG - @zac.goodmanX - @ZacGoodman_★★★★★Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors!PlyomatThis episode is brought to you by Plyomat. The Plyomat is a multi-faceted, jump testing mat that allows you to instantly receive ground contact times, jump height, and reactive strength measurements.One thing that is unique about the Plyomat is that it allows you to connect not just one, but multiple mats together, for use in multi-hurdle hops and bounds which not only gives it testing value but also a high value in the training session with instant feedback on athlete reactivity. It is easy to use, accurate and affordable.To check out the Plyomat and see what it can do for your training, head to Plyomat dot net. That's Plyomat dot net.Website: www.plyomat.com★★★★★Power LiftThis episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift's goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish.Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It's sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve.Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team's unique goals. That's why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals.Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud.Website: www.powerliftusa.comEmail: mrichardson@power-lift.com★★★★★VitruveVitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school's FREE demo unit.Website: vitruve.fitEmail: contact@vitureve.fit★★★★★Big Time StrengthEmail: bigtimestrength@gmail.comTwitter: @BigTime_SCInstagram: bigtimestrength★★★★★Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com
Taylor Elizondo is an S&C coach and educator with a background in applied sport science, movement assessment, and program design. He holds a master's degree and is certified as a CSCS and CES, with a coaching approach grounded in biomechanics, training transfer, and long-term athlete development.In the classroom, Taylor is known for using Anatoliy Bondarchuk's Transfer of Training framework to help students move beyond exercise lists and toward true training intent. He uses Bondarchuk's classification system to teach how general, specific, and competitive exercises actually influence sport performance and how coaches can make better programming decisions based on transfer rather than tradition or trend.$1 Trial Membership to SCN https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/TrialSave on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUCONNECT:https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/From our sponsors:Hawkin Dynamicshttps://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Vitruve VBThttps://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. Power Lift https://www.powerliftusa.com/Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. Dashrhttps://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. PlayerDatahttps://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network's trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. TeamBuildrhttps://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way.
This week Yosef and I dive into pages 16-30 of Supertraining and the conversation revolves around 1*20, maximal effort training, and Yosef even shares about the relationship between Mel and Yuri and how Mel kept over $1M from Yuri. If you have not downloaded the reading list here it is:https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st___$1 Trial Membership to SCN
The mission of the High School Coaches Professional Development Group is to effectively represent the needs and priorities of the high school coaching profession in support of NSCA's mission. This is accomplished through regular needs analysis efforts, collaborative work with NSCA committees and staff, and advocacy for the growth of the profession.Contact the Chair: Justin Loudon, CSCS, RSCC*DContact the Staff Liaison: Eric McMahonNSCA Board Liaison: Jaynie BjornaraaMembers:Tyler Brooks, CSCS, RSCCJim Davis, MEd, MA, CSCS, RSCC*ENick Ficker, CSCS, RSCCJustin Loudon, CSCS, RSCC*DJesse Padgett, CSCS, RSCC*DBrandon Peifer, CSCSAndrew Pichardo, PhD, CPSS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*DJonmarc Rasberry, CSCS, RSCCAndrew Tirotta, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Ever try to read Supertraining and stop after a few pages? We get it - so we are here to fix that.The reading is broken up into 15 pages per week M-F (3 pages per day). This pace makes it easy to follow along.This episode is pages 1-15 where Yosef and I explain the reading and why it matters for S&C coaches in all sports. Every Monday there will be an episode that explains the weeks readings. Here is episode 1.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Keith Swift is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Wofford College, overseeing performance programming for all 20 varsity sports. Prior to Wofford, he held collegiate roles at Purdue and South Carolina State, where he directed strength and conditioning for 14 programs and coached athletes who went on to the NFL and Olympic podiums; including NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Darius Leonard and Olympic gold medalist Jeff Henderson.Keith has also spent time in professional baseball with the Seattle Mariners organization. A former collegiate defensive end at Tennessee Tech, he brings experience across high school, college, and professional sport.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
In this conversation, Melissa Mercado shares her journey from collegiate strength conditioning to tactical strength conditioning, discussing the unique challenges and demands of training military personnel. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, leadership, and building relationships in the tactical environment. Melissa also highlights the significance of being a woman in a male-dominated field and offers insights on how to navigate leadership roles effectively. The discussion transitions to her current role at Team Builder, where she focuses on fostering collaboration and enhancing human performance across various branches of the military. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of tactical strength conditioning and the importance of planting seeds for growth in both personal and professional realms.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. (1:56) Buyer beware: Organic Planet Protein Powders. (26:27) The benefits of creatine for women and a PSA for buyers. (30:35) Getting away from the scale. (38:09) Dark tourism. (43:47) The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. (48:22) AI ads. (52:17) Rock Recovery Scholarship. (58:01) Black Friday Winners! (59:08) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – My 16-year-old daughter challenged me to a pull-up and chin-up competition. What training tips or techniques do you recommend? (1:00:07) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Ideas, suggestions, tips, on how to begin to make a difference in the health of this community of senior citizens. (1:06:00) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Cardio for heart health and genetics & higher cholesterol. (1:16:32) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Struggling to build muscle without falling back into old mental blocks. (1:33:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you'll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don't wait—take the first step today. ** MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% off from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead Protein Study 2.0 - Clean Label Project Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine Creatine as a Novel Treatment for Depression in Females Using Methamphetamine: A Pilot Study Association between dietary intake of creatine and female reproductive health: Evidence from NHANES 2017–2020 Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Massive rock layer beneath Bermuda may explain island's unusual elevation The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt: Mystery of a Forgotten Wonder Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. ** The RIGHT WAY To Do More Pull-Ups (Make Them EASY!) Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Black Friday Winners! Prize 1: In-Studio Day at Mind Pump HQ Kekoa Mathews Danielle Kepics Derek Jones Zachariah English Christine Sunga Kristin Scully Bethany Zuccaro Rich Stevens Kara Gootee Gena Manley Prize 2: One-Week Stay at the Park City Mind Pump House ($3,000 Value) Christian Wilson Mason Walker Prize 3: Three Months of One-on-One Personal Coaching ($1,890 Value) Jodie Dutra Jason Slater David Houchins Danielle Baker Jason Chacko Prize 4: Three Months of Concierge Coaching ($441 Value) Strati Oktay Lisa Campeau Vanessa West Elena Stan Andrea Powell Amy Venner Cassandra Tidwell Courtney Hessler James McNulty Sandy Habib
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST Important Factor to Focus on that Changes Everything Else. (1:54) Boosting your creativity and focus with science-backed music. (20:25) Doing a better job of reconnecting with family. (21:32) Pro or anti-sleepover's. (28:32) Kids say and do the darndest things. (37:37) Let's talk about farts. (38:18) What's up with the fog in California?! (46:59) Immoral marketing behavior. (51:32) The Shawn Ryan/Dan Crenshaw beef. (57:33) #Quah question #1 – I know that walking after eating has a lot of upsides. Does pace matter or is it just about the movement & being active? (1:00:02) #Quah question #2 – Is CrossFit doing more harm than good for those folks who are looking for quick weight loss results? (1:02:00) #Quah question #3 – What rules do you usually abide by during the Christmas holidays? 80/20? Do you recommend staying strict to a nutrition plan all the time? How many days can you eat cheat meals over the holidays without taking multiple steps back in your fitness journey? (1:03:58) #Quah question #4 – What is your best advice for creating better discipline and consistency? (1:07:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for up to $400 off the Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don't like it – – Shipping to many countries worldwide. ** Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Associations between daily physical activity timing and sleep efficiency revealed by explainable machine learning Mind Pump #2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching) Mind Pump #2742: Can Music Make You Smarter? The Science Behind Brain-Boosting Sound Sniffing your own farts boosts brain power: study | New York Post Operation Sea-Spray - Wikipedia Dan Crenshaw vs Shawn Ryan Intensifies as Congressman 'Threatens Legal Action' Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump # 2737: The ULTIMATE GAINZGIVING (Stay on Track Through The Holidays) | Mind Pump 2737 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Shawn Ryan Show (@shawnryanshow) Instagram Dan Crenshaw (@dancrenshawtx) Instagram
When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear! The fallacy of the "all or nothing" mentality. (1:36) Ah-ha moments when it comes to the mentality around doing shorter workouts. (6:22) Three general categories of how you use exercise. (10:18) What the data says about this style of exercise programming. (14:11) Consistency is KEY! (20:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Walking 8,000 steps just 1-2 days a week linked to significant health benefits Maintaining Physical Performance: The Minimal Dose of Exercise Needed to Preserve Endurance and Strength Over Time Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 10 Best Breakfast Foods for Lean Gains. (2:52) Elon is playing chess. (18:36) A homerun protein snack. (26:07) This new machine has Sal excited. (28:06) If you can be a collector of anything, what would that be? (30:33) When old styles become the new thing again. (37:45) Hack for parents with teenagers who are getting into strength training. (41:00) How much exercise do you need to KEEP the muscle you've already built? (46:38) Body contouring with red-light therapy. (49:38) It's about people, not money. (55:21) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to overcome constant muscle fatigue. (57:57) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How to determine the next fitness focus after making significant progress. (1:07:35) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Advice regarding daily protein intake without shakes and scaling unilateral exercises while following MAPS Split. (1:17:02) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Advice and tips you may have for navigating my new endeavor of opening a small boutique personal training studio. (1:28:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 20% off. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar, and high in fiber! ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. 0% financing available! ** MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store SpaceX Will IPO in 2026. How Much Is SpaceX Stock Worth? Maintaining Physical Performance: The Minimal Dose of Exercise Needed to Preserve Endurance and Strength Over Time Effects of Red Light LED Therapy on Body Contouring HOME | Stoik Gym Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Jeremy L. Buendia (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram
Discover the unique demands of tactical strength and conditioning with O2X Human Performance Coach Mark Christiani, who serves 4,000+ Army Reserve soldiers. This episode explores the critical differences between college athletics and military training, emphasizing efficient programming, cultural competency, and building trust with tactical athletes.Learn how tactical S&C coaches must understand their population's demands, create time-efficient training sessions, and support soldiers' full-time careers alongside military service. Coach Christiani shares insights on motivation strategies, wellness coaching, nutrition guidance, and the importance of spending time with your athletes beyond the weight room.Perfect for strength coaches, sport scientists, and fitness professionals interested in tactical athlete development, military fitness, human performance optimization, and career transitions into tactical strength and conditioning. $1 Trial Membership to SCN
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Discover how golf performance training has evolved from Tiger Woods to today's elite athletes with Director of Fitness Jeremy Golden. This strength and conditioning deep-dive covers the unique demands of golf athletes, common injuries (back, hips, ankles, and surprisingly the neck), and why traditional band-only training isn't enough. Learn practical programming strategies for golfers of all levels, from college athletes to 78-year-old amateurs hitting 200-pound hex bar deadlifts. Jeremy shares his career journey through college basketball, women's rowing, and now private sector golf performance, offering honest insights on work-life balance, sustainable coaching practices, and the need for unified strength and conditioning education. Whether you're training golfers, working in private sector fitness, or navigating your coaching career, this episode delivers actionable advice on periodization, facility constraints, communication with athletes, and building long-term success in strength coaching beyond the traditional college sports grind culture.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Former college strength coach Ian Samuels shares his journey from NCAA football to corporate performance coaching at a major tech company. Discover why strength and conditioning professionals are making the transition to corporate wellness and how to break into this growing field.In this episode, Ian discusses the dysfunction in college strength and conditioning culture, from desk-guarding to unsustainable work hours. Learn how corporate performance coaching applies the same principles as athletic training—just with different performance outcomes. Ian reveals strategies for improving internship programs, the importance of work-life balance, and why even elite corporate professionals care about their bench press numbers.Key topics: strength and conditioning career paths, corporate wellness coaching, college sports culture, internship best practices, performance training, work-life balance for coaches, career transitions for strength coaches.Subscribe to the CMW for more strength and conditioning insights from practitioners across all fields.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Discover how the nervous system controls athletic performance with Brendan Smith from Wired to Move. Learn practical nervous system training techniques using Square One System and Signal Six protocols that strength coaches can implement immediately.In this episode, we explore:How the nervous system acts as CEO of movement and performancePrimitive reflexes and their impact on athletic movement patternsPractical applications of neuro response testing for athletesConcussion recovery and injury prevention strategiesVestibular system training and visual drills for performanceFascia, proprioception, and sensory input optimizationPosture correction through nervous system integration$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Coach Jess Burke joins the show for the 3rd time and it was a blast to catch up. Now Jess has her in person location to train clients in Chicago. She is doing this in addition to her online clients. We talk about how wild private sector life is now compared to college S&C - we both left college around the same time. ___$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Discover how to become a strength coach for firefighters with Alex Redshaw from O2X Human Performance! This tactical strength and conditioning deep dive covers firefighter training programs, working with first responders, and breaking into the tactical fitness space. Learn about recruit academy programming, managing 24-hour shift schedules, movement quality screening, and injury prevention for tactical athletes. Alex shares his journey from Australian sports science research to embedded strength coach at Arlington County Fire Department, revealing why tactical strength and conditioning offers better work-life balance than college athletics. Perfect for strength coaches considering careers in fire service, police, military, or tactical fitness. Whether you're CSCS certified, NSCA accredited, or exploring tactical human performance, this episode provides actionable insights for serving first responders through strength and conditioning.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
In this episode I sit down with 2 Tactical S&C Coaches. Maria has just got into TSAC while Katie has been in for 5 years. You will learn what life in TSAC is like, how to prove success for these athletes, future of the field, and more.Connect with Maria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-howard-ms-cscs-9b9627225/Connect with Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-taulbee-cscs-rscc-a07808107/___$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Discover why tactical strength and conditioning requires a completely different approach than college athletics. Coach Matt Matua shares his 3.5 years of experience at Fort Bragg, revealing the critical mistakes college strength coaches make when transitioning to tactical settings. Learn why "we don't need more strength coaches in tactical we need more tactical strength and conditioning coaches." $1 Trial Membership to SCN
Yo, this episode is FIRE if you're thinking about going private or just starting out as a strength coach. Jeremy Lizama went from the Marine Corps to working with the Arizona Cardinals in the Dominican Republic, then said "screw it" and started his own thing in LA. He breaks down the real stuff nobody talks about - like how to actually negotiate your salary (spoiler: he got them to offer MORE than he asked for), how to survive when you're driving all over the place training athletes at different parks, and why you gotta be willing to move and work for cheap when you're young. No BS here - just practical advice on building culture with athletes, running performance camps that actually make money, and not being scared to chase what you want. $1 Trial Membership to SCN
Meet Dr. John Beerbower — a former farm kid now building strength and character at McHenry High School.
Strength coach Amit Vora discusses why conditioning work matters in team sports like basketball and lacrosse. Learn why the "high-low" training model doesn't always work for sports that live in the anaerobic middle zone. Topics include: anaerobic capacity training, GPS load management for basketball, practice periodization, fascial training applications, and preparing athletes for game demands. Discover how to use sports science data to convince coaches to train harder, not just less. Perfect for strength and conditioning coaches, sports performance specialists, and basketball strength coaches seeking evidence-based conditioning strategies and practical load monitoring approaches for team sport athletes.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Coach Tucker PlattEmail: tuckplatt@gmail.comTwitter: @tuckplattTwitter: @Panther_Power25Website: https://peak-performance.carrd.co/★★★★★Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors!TeamBuildrTeambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness.Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial.★★★★★Power LiftThis episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift's goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish.Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It's sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve.Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team's unique goals. That's why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals.Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud.Website: www.powerliftusa.comEmail: mrichardson@power-lift.com★★★★★Big Time StrengthEmail: bigtimestrength@gmail.comTwitter: @BigTime_SCInstagram: bigtimestrength★★★★★Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com
Coach Cory Gilday shares his near-fatal heart attack experience in Iraq and how conditioning work saved his life. This essential conversation covers why strength coaches must prioritize cardiovascular health, proper zone 2 training protocols, and the critical importance of cool-down periods often neglected in training programs. Learn about tactical strength and conditioning career opportunities, athlete heart health screening, energy system development for team sports, and recovery strategies. Perfect for strength coaches, sports scientists, physiotherapists, and athletic trainers seeking evidence-based approaches to athlete conditioning, longevity, and performance optimization.Find Cory's book chapter here: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-87305-8_1$1 Trial Membership to SCN
In this conversation I speak with Joe Zawack who used to work in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns about how to make coach's lives simpler. S&C coaches have so much technology to filter through now a days - learn how the new Vitruve Hub can help coaches do this better! It does not matter if you work in college, high school, private, or professional strength and conditioning. The Vitruve is for you.Learn even more about the Vitruve Hub here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M-sgIKZwA8 Save 30% when you sign get the hub before Nov 4th 2025: https://vitruve.fit/___$1 Trial Membership to SCN
In this convo I was able to talk with the founder and CEO of PlayerData Roy Hotrabhvanon. Roy and I connected from my friendship with Ben Slingerland who also works for PlayerData. Roy shares why PlayerData with the validity and reliability of their tech is taking over the S&C world.FIFA Study: https://www.playerdata.com/en-gb/blog/playerdata-edge-awarded-fifa-quality-certification#:~:text=Quality%20without%20compromise,and%20download%20our%20Test%20Report.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN
NFL strength coach Cesar Castillo shares insights on building trust with professional athletes, becoming a licensed massage therapist to enhance athlete care, and transitioning from baseball to football. Learn practical strategies for ego-free coaching, sport coach collaboration, and leveraging soft skills for career success in professional sports performance.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Discover how proper foot and ankle mechanics can transform athletic performance with podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal. In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked foundation of strength training—your feet. Learn why barefoot movement prep, toe activation, and understanding the foot tripod are essential for optimizing the kinetic chain. Dr. Emily shares practical strategies for integrating foot strengthening into your programming, proper assessment techniques for inversion and eversion, and how to address common structural issues like tibial-femoral external rotation. We discuss the transition to minimal footwear, the importance of sensory stimulation through textured surfaces, and the four pillars of bulletproofing your athletes' feet: awareness, integrated strength, balance, and recovery. $1 Trial Membership to SCN
Emily Kramer Throckmorton the Owner and Head Coach of Kaizen Athletics and the Founder of Kaizen Adaptive Training, where she specializes in empowering both adaptive and able-bodied athletes through inclusive, high-performance coaching. In this convo she shares some new client success, as well as the Kaizen Adaptive training course.--Learn more and connect with Emily: https://www.kaizenathleticsvb.com/kaizen-adaptive-training__Emily prior episode: youtube.com/watch?v=i-hqaOUnBNk___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course
Football coach Thad Wells shares game-changing insights on efficiency, work-life integration, and building winning programs without grinding 16-hour days. Learn how Coach Bronco Mendenhall's philosophy transformed his approach to coaching, why deadlines force creativity, and how proper nutrition impacts focus and performance. Wells discusses practice design, strength training principles (stress-rest-stress differently), and why vision matters more than culture. Perfect for strength coaches, football coaches, and sport scientists seeking to maximize output while honoring family commitments. Discover how to work smarter, not longer, and build sustainable success in strength and conditioning and athletic performance.$1 Trial Membership to SCN
Learn what the 4 co-active model (from Dr. Issurin's Block Periodization and later popularized by Dr. Fergus Connolly and Cam Josse) is and how it applies to sport. Before we cover that topic, understand how relationships built with sport coaches will allow the 4 co-actives to be used.___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course
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
Learn about the critical transition phase from acceleration to max velocity - the most overlooked aspect of sprint training. Discover how to develop kinesthetic awareness in athletes, the importance of technical models with bandwidth allowances, and why understanding landmark positions and joint angles is crucial for injury prevention and performance.Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course
Today I was joined by LEGENDARY strength and conditioning coach Joe "Big House" Kenn. Coach and I talked about current trends in S&C, a new way to use VBT on strength movements, strongman training, and things he would change from his days in the weight room. His son Peter has been on the CMW before and it is a pleasure to have both Peter and Joe on the show. Peter Kenn CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FMe-F1GEoM___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course
What exactly is fascia training and is it different from traditional strength training? In this episode of The Cheeky Midweek, we sit down with Michel Delcourt (Institute of Motion, creator of the ViPR Pro) and Andrew Mitchell (Tampa Bay Rays) to explore fascia, connective tissue, and practical programming for athletes.We cover how fascia remodels under long-duration load, why odd-position training builds durability, and how farm-kid style “real world strength” applies to hockey, baseball, jiu-jitsu, and beyond.Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course
Coach Bob Alejo joins us on the Cheeky Mid Weeky again to talk about the current state of our profession. We also dive into travel difficulties in pro sport, how to get along with ATC, what makes a S&C "good", and many other hot takes. For the links to CMW episodes mentioned click below:Sean Swetnam CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrk8LCnq21EBob Prior CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCb8f15b7jo___Fundamentals of Sprinting | A Complete Biomechanics Course
In this episode, we sit down with Coach Blaine Donahoe, a strength and conditioning coach who works with both high school athletes and MLB players. Blaine's journey started in a small Tennessee town, where he went from an average high school athlete to earning advanced degrees in exercise science and building a career in strength training.We dive into the realities of high school strength and conditioning, the transition into the private sector, and what it takes to train professional baseball athletes. Blaine also breaks down the importance of networking, keeping your ego in check, and why collaboration between private coaches and school coaches is critical for athlete success.If you're passionate about strength training, sport performance, or coaching development, this episode is a must-watch.
Want your athletes to sprint faster, stay healthy, and dominate on the field? In this episode, Coach Jeff Moyer joins us to break down sprint biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and speed development like you've never heard before.We cover:The real role of hamstrings in sprintingWhy the ankles and feet drive sprint speed more than the kneesSprint drills, strength training, and exercises for max velocityLessons from Soviet sport science that still apply todayHow to assess and correct sprint mechanics in team and individual athletesWhether you're a strength coach, sport coach, or athlete, this episode will change how you look at speed, strength training, and sprint performance forever.
What really makes athletes better; technology, programs, or relationships? Sean Smith shares his coaching journey and the lessons that shaped his philosophy.In this episode, we dive into:
How do you train hundreds of athletes across multiple sports in a single room—with limited time and equipment? Mark Hoover has the answer. As a nationally recognized high school strength and conditioning coach, Mark has built a program that runs like a machine and develops real athletes.In this episode, we dive into:
What's tougher—training NFL and NHL athletes or high school kids learning to squat for the first time? In this episode, strength coach Steve Polito shares his eye-opening journey from working with the Miami Dolphins and New York Rangers to coaching in high school.We cover:
Dr. Warren Bradley, founder of Hytro, joins me for a second time—three years after our original conversation, which you can find linked below. In this episode, we catch up on everything new with Hytro, including its growing adoption across professional sports teams and its involvement in space missions with NASA. We talk about what's changed, what's next, and how portable BFR is shaping the future of athlete performance and recovery.First convo with Warren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khzZ80Xi0m4&t=23s___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs
Live from NSCA National Conference in this episode Andrew Mitchell takes control of the mic and asks me questions. We talk about some of the most controversial topics in S&C. We discuss fascia, sport specific training, why coaches don't get paid, how we are not "family", and so much more....___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs
How Sam Contorno Is Redefining Strength & Conditioning at Texas | Female Leader in Sport ScienceIn this episode, we sit down with Sam Contorno, Director of Sports Science at the University of Texas. From unpaid internships to the College Football Playoff, Sam's journey in strength and conditioning is raw, real, and powerful.We cover:
Dr. Nathan Dailey returns to the RTS Podcast to talk with Coaches John Garafano and Ross Leppala about powerlifting rehab, competition stress, and high-level performance. Dr. Nathan's first powerlifting experience, what it taught him about lifters' needs, and his role in supporting athletes at IPF Worlds. The conversation dives into his individualized rehab strategies - focused on helping lifters become pain-free, rebuild momentum, and return to competition. For support or consultation with Dr. Nathan, visit the RTS Training Lab or book a consultation through our store.
Ever wonder what it's actually like behind the scenes in the NFL? Mike Blazejowski, sports science and performance coach for the Indianapolis Colts, gives a real look at the chaos, strategy, and science that keep pro athletes on the field.Mike breaks down how the Colts manage player workloads with GPS tracking, handle last-minute roster changes, and keep guys healthy—even when players show up to camp after weeks on the couch. He also talks about working alongside legends like Reggie Wayne and explains how coaches balance egos, injuries, and performance during a grueling season.If you're into football, coaching, or just curious how the pros stay in peak shape, this one's a must-watch. It's not just talk—it's real stories and insights you won't get anywhere else.Watch the full interview now and hit subscribe for more insider conversations!Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs