IGCT Episode #148: John Mitchell - "Be True To What You Do"

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Coach Mitchell is the strength coach and offensive line coach for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial High School. He serves both male and female sports for the school. His programs seek to develop strength and power through a myriad of techniques ranging from Olympic lifting to Power lifting. He also places a large emphasis on injury reduction through the total body approach of strengthening each athlete for his/her sport. He has previously worked at Austin Reagan, New Braunfels Canyon, PSJA Memorial, A&M Consolidated High Schools in the same capacity.

He holds certifications through the NSCA (CSCS) and the USAW. He has spoken at dozens of clinics on topics ranging from squat mechanics, kettlebell techniques, and developing the female athlete. He also hosts a strength clinic every year for high school coaches.

He resides with his tolerant wife Marissa and daughters Tatum and Avery.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the S&C field.

Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning coach.

What makes his program unique.

How he has incorporated team building and mental toughness into his program.

What a typical day looks like, and how he manages so many athletes.

What needs to happen to put a S&C in every High School.

Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.