Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

Colton Haynes is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Haynes talks to us about:

• Why process and development of the athletes is key year round
• How support and buy in from sport coaches and administration can make your job more enjoyable
• That the key to having a successful season is adjusting to make athletes available to play

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Kevin Brown is a Co-Founder and CEO of Friction Labs. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Kevin talks to us about:

• Why being a lifelong learner is important
• How autonomy can allow individuals to thrive in an environment
• That leaders should be trying to make those around them better and go after their goals and dreams

Kevin Brown is a Co-Founder and CEO of Friction Labs. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Kevin talks to us about:

• How to be innovative and create products based on needs
• The importance of helping athletes find an edge to improve their performance
• Why finding your North Star as an entrepreneur is beneficial

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Wes Kirk is a Sports Performance Coach. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Kirk talks to us about:

• Why you should always bet on yourself even when things seem difficult
• The importance of checking in with athletes and getting their input
• What a high performance model can look like in a high school setting

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Wes Kirk is Director of Sports Performance at Colorado Academy. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Kirk talks to us about:

• The importance planning, but of also being able to adapt on the fly and modify those plans
• Why coaches should work with a wide spectrum of ability early on in their career
• That no matter what level you are at you should prioritize forming strong relationships with the athletes

 

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Hewitt Tomlin is a Co-Founder and CEO of TeamBuildr. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Hewitt talks to us about:

• The importance of demand generation for entrepreneurs
• How reflecting on successes and failures can make you a better professional
• Why the easiest way to stand out is to speak authentically

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Hewitt Tomlin is a Co-Founder and CEO of TeamBuildr. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Hewitt talks to us about:

• Trends in the strength and conditioning industry post COVID
• Why developing and keeping relationships with vendors is key in the industry
• The importance of looking for the intangible qualities in candidates during the hiring process

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Brendan George is a Sports Performance Coach at Landow Performance. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach George talks to us about:

• Why you should be willing to do the things that other people won't do
• How service and sales are the key to the private sector industry
• The importance of being a support system for the athletes that you work with

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Brendan George is a Sports Performance Coach at Landow Performance. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach George talks to us about:

• How to communicate with athletes and parents in the private sector
• Why long term athletic development is extremely important when working with young athletes
• The importance of getting the results and the referrals to build a client base

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Dr. Bradley is the owner of Bradley Barbell. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Dr. Bradley talks to us about:

• Why social media is a necessary evil for modern day coaching
• That it's okay to be a little selfish about your time coming up in the industry
• How partnering with professors at your university can be a huge benefit and improve your department

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Dr. Bradley is the owner of Bradley Barbell. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Dr. Bradley talks to us about:

• Why you should try to maintain relationships with strength coaches from every stop that you make
• How to explore opportunities that allow you to be a strength coach while also pursuing other ventures
• What the strength and conditioning field could look like in the future with the CASCE accreditation

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Coach Ulrich is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about:

• Why you should be curious and try to learn from everybody around you
• The importance of researching a job and ensuring that their mission aligns with your beliefs
• How buying into yourself can be the key to success in this industry

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Coach Ulrich is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about:

• The importance of knowing your why and selling it to coaches and athletes
• How to manage a large number of athletes while ensuring that each athlete gets what they need
• Why you should check your ego at the door when interacting with sport coaches

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Coach Walls is the Director of Sports Performance at Mullen High School. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Walls talks to us about:

• What building a staff from the ground up can look like 
• The importance of staff retention and how you can get creative with it
• Why taking a risk with your career can actually be the best thing to happen to you

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Coach McLendon is Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning Coach at Chadron State College. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach McLendon talks to us about:

• The importance of being consistent with who you are no matter what job you're at
• How being a good parent can make you a better coach and professional
• Why you should continue to push yourself towards a goal until you achieve it

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Coach McLendon is Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning Coach at Chadron State College. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about:

• The importance of building personal and professional relationships with sport coaches
• Why you should make a thousand mistakes throughout your coaching career
• How becoming a chameleon can help create buy in from the most amount of people

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Coach Rummel is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about:

• The creative and fun challenge that comes with working with para-athletes
• Why you should stay optimistic and find your coaching why
• The importance of staying authentic and true to yourself during the interview process

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Coach Rummel is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about:

• Why getting feedback from and having open conversations with athletes can help create buy in
• How to best interact with sport coaches to create a safe space for collaboration
• An inside look at what training elite athletes at the USOPC looks like

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Coach Ulrich is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about:

• How to separate yourself from other coaches in the profession during your internship, graduate assistantship, or assistant coach job
• The key to acing your next big interview
• The importance of building buy in and culture within the weight room

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Coach Ulrich is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about:

• Why being consistent with yourself and your demeanor is key
• The importance of connecting with your sport coaches at least once a day
• How you can utilize sports science to start conversations with sport coaches and athlete

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Coach Baxendale is a Sports Performance Coach at Texas Woman's University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Baxendale talks to us about:

• The importance of finding your advocates and being yourself as a female in strength and conditioning
• Why the details are key during the job application and interview process
• How social media can become a second resume

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Coach Baxendale is a Sports Performance Coach at Texas Woman's University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Baxendale talks to us about:

• Working with non-traditional sports and how best to build buy-in with those athletes and coaches
• The importance of making connections on campus and with other strength coaches
• How social media can have a positive impact on your relationships with the athletes you work with

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Coach Tessa Grossman is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Middle Tennessee State University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Grossman talks to us about:

-The difference between male and female athletes and motivation techniques

-Setting the standard to preserve opportunities for female coaches

-how to combat imposter syndrome as a professional

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Coach Rockford is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Montana

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rockford talks to us about:

-What aspects to look for in new hires

-How to create an athlete-centered model

-How to be an advocate for support with the performance staff

 

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Coach Rockford is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Montana

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rockford talks to us about:

-Learning from the athletes when you come to a new place

-Importance of staying adaptable

-How to set boundaries with your sport coaches

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Coach Brittany VanderGroef is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Fordham University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Victoria talks to us about:

- How social media is a beneficial tool for coaches

- How to go about finding a mentor

- The importance of patience when up and coming in the field

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Coach Brittany VanderGroef is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Fordham University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Victoria talks to us about:

- How she manages a large volume of athletes

- Methods for getting a good coach/athlete relationship

- How she goes about preparing for a big interview

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Coach Bailey Victoria is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Florida State University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Victoria talks to us about:

- Changing your mindset about work

- Fight head-on for the opportunities you want

- Be the best version of yourself each day

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Coach Bailey Victoria is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Florida State University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Victoria talks to us about:

- Athletes enjoying the weight room IS buy-in

- Having a large staff helps you to consistently grow

- Don't be afraid to expand and look for new mentors

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Coach Jay DeMayo is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Richmond

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach DeMayo talks to us about:

-Developing different training protocols within a team to create a more encompassing program

- The Benefits of athletes having more autonomy in the weight room

-Letting your athletes show they are experts at their sport allows you to develop a better program

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Coach Jay DeMayo is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Richmond

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach DeMayo talks to us about:

-How it's important to learn straight from the source

-Understand and research a program before you build off it 

-Important to get honest feedback from your athletes to improve your programs

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Coach Austin Pfeffer is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. Bonaventure University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Pfeffer talks to us about:

- Taking technology down to its most simple and useful applications to get the most benefit

-Take time to figure out the logistics and education of sports sci that will most benefit your athletes

-Spend time developing the most basic parts of being a strength coach when you’re an intern to benefit you when you’re head coach

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Coach Sam Contorno is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Texas

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Contorno talks to us about:

- How to build and follow your philosophy and allow the career to follow 

- How to look for places of employment that allow you to grow

- Don't just be good, be the best

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Coach Loren Landow is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Landow Performance

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Landow talks to us about:

- Being a better generalist, makes you a better specialist 

- The Foundation of a solid healthy team is based on who you are as a coach and as a person

- Meeting athletes in the middle creates the safest and most effective program

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Coach Loren Landow is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Landow Performance

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Landow talks to us about:

- Benefits of being exposed to many sports science technologies as an up-and-coming coach

- Importance of embracing each department that works with your athletes

- Make all decisions with the athletes' best interest in mind to create your weight room culture

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Coach Austin Pfeffer is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. Bonaventure University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Pfeffer talks to us about:

- Negotiating tactics when building buy-in with teams

-How to communicate with athletes based on their age

-Be obsessed with being the best coach you can be

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Coach Austin Pfeffer is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. Bonaventure University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Pfeffer talks to us about:

- How to modify programs for a small weight room 

- How to reverse engineer a sport for coaching purposes

- Showing up to practices and games are an opportunity to show your investment in the athletes

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Coach Austin Livingston is the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Next Level Performance Center

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Livingston talks to us about:

• Being a resource to your athletes and coworkers
• Importance of knowing how to interpret, communicate and apply data from technology
• How important building a personal brand is for your career

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Coach Austin Livingston is the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Next Level Performance Center

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Livingston talks to us about:

• Creating organization and structure is the first priority for a new team
• The importance of knowing the demands of all levels of athletes
• Importance of watching practices when constructing an all-encompassing program

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Coach Derek Woody is the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Avila University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Woody talks to us about:

• How VBT is a great way to let athletes self-regulate and compete with themselves
• Little to no budget means you have to get creative with programming
• Importance of continuing to grow as a coach by going to conferences and taking risks

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Coach Derek Woody is the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Avila University

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Woody talks to us about:

• How to build and prioritize relationships to create team culture
• Benefits of having perspective and experience in all levels of NCAA and private sector
• Having patience and determination when making a name for yourself

Special episode with the best of advice for up-and-coming strength coaches!

 

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Coaches in the episode in order:

• Bri Brown (University of Miami)
• John Garrish (North Broward Prep)
• Jill Zeller (San Diego Wave)
• Jason Martinez (Iona College)
• John Patrick (George Walton Academy)
• Victoria Saucedo (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• Claus Souza (Denver Nuggets)
• Don Day (Murray State University)
• Tefoe Ziemnicki (TeamBuildr)
• M.T. Eisner (Kitman Labs)

100th episode special!

 

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Coach Castilleja is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Colorado School of Mines and the host of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.

 

In this special episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Castilleja talks to us about:

• The importance of making it big time where you are at
• How his internship program came to be
• Why you should always work towards mastering the craft of a strength coach

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Coach Patrick is the Strength & Conditioning Coach & Department Chair for Physical Education at George Walton Academy.

 

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Patrick talks to us about:

• How training yourself can build connections with your athletes  
• Why directors should always delegate their power and build a staff that they trust
• The importance of promoting yourself and finding backup plans and side hustles

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Coach Patrick is the Strength & Conditioning Coach & Department Chair for Physical Education at George Walton Academy.

 

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Patrick talks to us about:

• The three biggest trends that John has seen explode in strength and conditioning recently
• What to look for when grouping together adolescents for high school programs
• Why you should keep programming simple and progressions slow with youth athletes

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Coach Brown is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at University of Miami.

 

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Brown talks to us about:

• What to think about when designing and building a new weight room
• Why you need to decide what needs to change immediately and what you should be patient with when taking over a new program
• The process of reaching out to and finding mentors in the field

 

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Coach Brown is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at University of Miami.

 

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Brown talks to us about:

• Why you should always make sure that your athletes are doing the simple movements well
• How to mesh with the sports coaches' culture while still being the expert in your field
• What to think about and look for when searching for sports technology

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Coach Arnold is the Founder and Head Coach at Power and Grace Performance and the Head Strength and Conditioning Director at Hebron Christian Academy.

 

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Arnold talks to us about:

• The best way to view using technology as a strength coach
• Advice on how to build a successful and sustainable business
• How looking back on old programs can be the best way to develop yourself as a coach