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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

Friday Mar 10, 2023
Episode #2.104A: Austin Pfeffer - St. Bonaventure University
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
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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

Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Episode #2.103B - Austin Livingston Next Level Performance Center
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
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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

Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Episode #2.103A: A Livingston - Next Level Performance Center
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
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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

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Episode 2.102B Derek Woody - Avila University
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
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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

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
#2.102A: Derek Woody - Avila University
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
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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

Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Episode #2.101: Best Advice for Up-and-Coming Strength Coaches (Compilation)
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
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)

Monday Dec 12, 2022

Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Episode #2.100A: Isaiah Castilleja - Colorado School of Mines
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
- 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

Monday Nov 14, 2022
Episode #2.73B: John Patrick - George Walton Academy
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
- 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

Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Episode #2.73A: John Patrick - George Walton Academy
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
- 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

Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Episode #2.72B: Brianne Brown - University of Miami
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
- 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

Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Episode #2.72A: Brianne Brown - University of Miami
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
- 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

Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Episode #2.71B: Spencer Arnold - Power and Grace Performance/Hebron Christian Academy
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
- 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

Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Episode #2.71A: Spencer Arnold - Power and Grace Performance/Hebron Christian Academy
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
- What his three major considerations are when programming for multisport high school athletes
- Advice on how to begin to integrate and understand VBT technology
- The biggest differences in coaching middle school/high school athletes and Olympians

Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Episode #2.70B: Arianna Luther - University of Miami
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
- Understanding the difference between authority and influence when finding a mentor
- How teaching in a classroom can be a great way to level up your coaching in the weight room
- Why social media can be the perfect tool for up-and-coming coaches to gain traction and even make some money

Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Episode #2.70A: Arianna Luther - University of Miami
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
- Why understanding and setting expectations is extremely important when starting a new job
- Her mindset during unexpected unemployment and rediscovering a passion for the profession
- The importance of owning who you are and finding your value

Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Episode #2.69B: Ryan Horn - Wichita State University
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
- The importance of facilitating discussions amongst the strength staff
- Enjoy the process and the moment, rather than constantly looking for the next job or next step
- Why you should question the x's and o's but not question if you want to be there and coaching

Monday Aug 29, 2022
Episode #2.69A: Ryan Horn - Wichita State University
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
- The importance of challenging yourself and trying things outside of your comfort zone
- Why you should surround yourself with individuals that care about you, your development and are willing to push you
- The reason why every person on staff need areas that they can invest in and are responsible for

Monday Aug 15, 2022
Episode #2.68B: Kaitlyn Cunningham - Kent State University
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
- Why you should make mistakes that you can easily turn around and fix
- How to bridge what you want to do with a team and what the sports coach wants to do with their team
- The importance of consistent messaging and communication with athletes

Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Episode #2.68A: Kaitlyn Cunningham - Kent State University
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
- The importance of finding the people that have the jobs you want and asking them how they got there
- Why you should hire people that excel in things that you are not good at
- The fact that clarity and communication are the keys to a cohesive staff

Sunday Jul 24, 2022

Sunday Jul 17, 2022

Wednesday Jul 06, 2022

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Episode #2.66A: Don Day - Murray State University
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
- How the importance of programming changes when you move up from being an assistant to a director
- Why you should not be afraid to take opportunities that may not seem like they are on a linear path
- That the best people to learn from are the individuals that have had to do it all

Sunday Jun 05, 2022

Thursday May 26, 2022

Monday May 16, 2022

Wednesday May 11, 2022

Tuesday Apr 26, 2022

Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Episode #2.63: Jill Zeller - San Diego Wave FC
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
- How intermixing sports in the weight room can lead to respect and positivity
- The importance of pressing pause and reflecting on whether your job is right for you
- Why you should maintain a mentality of "don't give them an excuse not to hire you" when going through the application process

Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Episode #2.62B: Jim Kiritsy - Kennesaw State University
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
- The importance of knowing what you're about and defending that
- How being intentional every day can lead to more productivity
- Why you shouldn't be afraid to grow up, change and evolve

Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Episode #2.62A: Jim Kiritsy - Kennesaw State University
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
- The difference between build a program from scratch and changing an established program
- Why communicating with head coaches and administrators for just five minutes every day is important
- How strength coaches should proudly view themselves as a support staff

Monday Mar 07, 2022

Monday Feb 28, 2022
Episode #2.61A: M.T. Eisner - Kitman Labs
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
- How data can be used to tell the full story of an athlete or team
- Why giving up the title and identity of coach can be difficult
- The importance of developing an inner circle of people that are inside athletics and outside of athletics

Monday Feb 21, 2022

Monday Feb 14, 2022
Episode #2.60A: Keir Wenham-Flatt - Strength Coach Network
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
- The four things that individuals should consider when looking at jobs
- How strength and conditioning culture varies across different countries
- Why he decided to take a step away from collegiate athletics to start his own company

Monday Feb 07, 2022
Episode #2.59B: Sarah Ramey - West Texas A&M University
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
- The importance of finding an outlet outside of the weight room
- How strength coaches serve as an important, neutral presence for their athletes
- Why you should always take the time to reply to every email or message with thought

Monday Jan 31, 2022
Episode #2.59A: Sarah Ramey - West Texas A&M University
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
- How to balance being a strength coach and an administrator
- The importance of understanding different sport team cultures and adapting to, not changing for each team
- What it's like to be in an elite group of master strength coaches

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Episode #2.58B: Spencer Bowersmith - Regis University
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
- The importance of knowing when to grind it out and when to take time for yourself
- Why strength coaches should see themselves and act as equals to a head sport coach
- How educating your athletes on they why will create buy in and build relationships

Monday Jan 17, 2022
Episode #2.58A: Spencer Bowersmith - Regis University
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
- The number one goal you should achieve when taking over a department
- The importance of creating a space where athletes feel comfortable in
- How understanding what sport coaches have done in the past can make your transition smoother

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022

Monday Jan 03, 2022
Episode #2.57A: Victoria Saucedo - Wake Forest University
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
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The importance of finding mentors that you can rely on
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How loving who you work for and work with can make a huge difference
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The fact that attitude and effort are things that everyone should coach no matter your experience level

Monday Dec 06, 2021
Episode #2.56B: Susana Meléndez-Whiteman - Sam Houston State University
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
- How and why nutrition can be adjusted for injured and recovering athletes
- Defines and explains the importance of understanding the concept of food insecurity
- How relationship building with coaches and athletes can lead to quicker and more consistent nutrition changes

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Episode #2.56A: Susana Meléndez-Whiteman - Sam Houston State University
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
- Debunking the biggest nutrition myths that athletes and coaches hear.
- The best ways in which strength coaches can assist their athletes with nutrition.
- Tips on how to start a fueling station for your program

Monday Nov 15, 2021
Episode #2.55B: Scott Caulfield - Norwich University
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
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The importance of learning to delegate early and often in your career
- How tactical and high school strength and conditioning is going to impact the current industry landscape
- Why regardless of your position you should always do your best and pay attention to the details

Monday Nov 08, 2021
Episode #2.55A: Scott Caulfield - Norwich University
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
- What to look for when choosing a new job that goes beyond new equipment and facilities
- How dealing with personal injuries can help enhance your communication and empathy with your athletes
- How the education of the sport coaches is the best way to develop a new performance program

Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Episode #2.54B: Gary Schofield - PLAE
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
- How coaching high school teaches you to be a better communicator for different ability levels.
- The importance of building a community around you and making connections to share experiences and knowledge.
- And how to effectively collect, conceptualize and communicate data

Monday Oct 25, 2021
Episode #2.54A: Gary Schofield - PLAE
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
- Knowing the difference between roadblocks and obstacles in your personal and professional life.
- Understanding that sometimes the most difficult actions can lead to your best decisions.
- The importance of living a life full of passion rather than chasing a singular passion.

Monday Oct 18, 2021
Episode #2.53B: Claus Souza - Denver Nuggets
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
- How auditing athletes and understanding what they like and don't like about the weight room improves you as a coach
- The importance of treating individuals as humans first and athletes second
- The biggest similarities and differences between professional and collegiate athletes