The latest in the Strength and Conditioning Profession.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
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Coach Don Day is the Director of Olympic Sports at Murray State University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Day talks to us about:
- 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
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
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Coach Zeller is a Sports Performance Coach with the San Diego Wave FC.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Zeller talks to
us about:
- 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
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
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Coach Kiritsy is the Assistant AD of Sport Performance and the Director of Football S&C at Kennesaw State University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Kiritsy talks to us about:
- 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
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
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Coach Kiritsy is the Assistant AD of Sport Performance and the Director of Football S&C at Kennesaw State University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Kiritsy talks to us about:
- 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
Monday Feb 28, 2022
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Coach Eisner is an Applied Sport Scientist at Kitman Labs.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Eisner to us about:
- 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
Monday Feb 14, 2022
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Coach Wenham-Flatt is the founder of the Strength Coach Network.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Wenham-Flatt talks to us about:
- 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
Monday Feb 07, 2022
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Coach Sarah Ramey is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at West Texas A&M University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ramey talks to us about:
- 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
Monday Jan 31, 2022
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Coach Sarah Ramey is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at West Texas A&M University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ramey talks to us about:
- 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
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
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Coach Spencer Bowersmith is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Regis University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Bowersmith talks to us about:
- 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
Monday Jan 17, 2022
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Coach Spencer Bowersmith is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Regis University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Bowersmith talks to us about:
- 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
Monday Jan 03, 2022
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Coach Victoria Saucedo is the Director of Sport Performance for Wake Forest University's Women's Basketball
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Saucedo talks to us about:
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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
Monday Dec 06, 2021
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Registered Dietitian Susana Meléndez-Whiteman is the Director of Sports Nutrition at Sam Houston State University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Susana talks to us about:
- 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
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
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Registered Dietitian Susana Meléndez-Whiteman is the Director of Sports Nutrition at Sam Houston State University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Susana talks to us about:
- 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
Monday Nov 15, 2021
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Coach Scott Caulfield is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Norwich University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Caulfield talks to us about:
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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
Monday Nov 08, 2021
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Coach Scott Caulfield is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Norwich University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Caulfield talks to us about:
- 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
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
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Coach Gary Schofield is the Director of Youth and High School Development at PLAE.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Schofield talks to us about:
- 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
Monday Oct 25, 2021
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Coach Gary Schofield is the Director of Youth and High School Development at PLAE.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Schofield talks to us about:
- 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
Monday Oct 18, 2021
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Coach Claus Souza is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Denver Nuggets.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Souza talks to us about:
- 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
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
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Coach Claus Souza is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Denver Nuggets.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Souza talks to us about:
- His story on betting on himself
- How to take your low points in stride on your path to success
- How focusing the quality of your knowledge can be more important than the quantity of it
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
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Coach Jason Martinez is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at East Carolina University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Martinez Talks to us about:
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
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Coach John Garrish is a the Director of Athletic Development and Performance Head Track and Field Coach at North Broward Preparatory School in Deerfield, Florida.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Garrish Talks to us about:
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His passion and drive to help the high school athlete achieve their goals.
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How having an experience in the private sector, and all levels of team coaching can help you find the career path you desire.
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and he also give us insight into his free speed training school for his local community that makes him a staple in the south Florida coaching scene.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
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Coach Marisa "Coach V" Davis is a Sports Performance Coach at Georgetown University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Coach V Talks to us about:
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How to integrate your expertise and experience to an already successful program
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What it’s like to get back to coaching after taking an extended break
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and why it is so important to find the right fit when you're looking at a new place of Employment
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
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Coach Angie Brambley-Moyer is the Associate Head Coach - Strength and Conditioning at Princeton University
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Brambley-Moyer Talks to us about:
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How a trusting relationship with the head coach and the athletes takes time, and a lot of listening, to build up.
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How her appreciation of her place of employment has allowed for a career that spans nearly two decades, at one school.
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and how she's been able to evolve as a coach and become a senior leader within the entire athletics department, and helps lead her school into future.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
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Coach Adam Feit is the Assistant Professor of Exercise Science & Fieldwork Coordinator at Springfield College
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Feit Talks to us about:
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How he's able to create a positive environment having a spouse that is a high level operator in the same profession.
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His recipe for success on how he's been able to reinvent himself multiple times within our profession, to match his "allspark"
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and a real world look into what it takes to succeed at the NFL, Collegiate, Academic, and Business World.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
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Coach Joe Quinlin is the Head Strength and Conditioning at Northwest Missouri State University
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Quinlin Talks to us about:
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How he built a prolific strength and conditioning program from scratch
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How he's able to keep multiple dynastic championship teams focused on growth and improvement
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and how he's able to communicate failure and it's lessons with the up and coming coach
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
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Coach Stephens is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Idaho State University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Stephens Talks to us about:
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How working in his dad's business helped him learn early on how to manage a staff, and the value of hard work.
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How he was able to fast track his way from assistant to head strength coach at a new school, in a matter of months.
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and how your support network can prolong careers, especially through the difficult times.
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All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Saturday Aug 07, 2021
Saturday Aug 07, 2021
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Coach Adam Long is the Executive Director at Clear Lake Athletics & Wellness Center
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Long Talks to us about:
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How to get out of your comfort zone as a coach, and learn a new skillset that forces to adapt.
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How to hire a staff on trust, and let that staff complete the job using their own skills and experiences, with no micromanaging.
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and being upfront and honest, up and down the ladder at work, is the best way to build a culture of success.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
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Coach Siekmann is the Director of Human Performance at Concordia University Wisconsin.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Siekmann Talks to us about:
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How to stay true to yourself and trust your abilities, when you get hired on to your dream job.
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How he manages the operations of over 30 teams and over 700 athletes, with just himself and a graduate assistant
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and How being in the middle of organized chaos is the best teacher for learning how to coach.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
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Coach Even-Esh is the Founder/Owner of the Underground Strength Gym and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of Middletown High School South.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Even-Esh Talks to us about:
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How he made the big time where he is at starting a new position as a strength coach at a public high school.
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And he elaborates on what it means to coach athletes like how you would want your own children to be coached.
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And we have a rare candid conversation about salaries in our profession.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
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Coach Joe Kenn is the Vice President of Performance Education at Dynamic Fitness and Strength.
Coach Peter Kenn is an Olympic Strength and Conditioning Intern at Iowa State University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Joe Kenn and Coach Peter Kenn finish our talk about
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What it's like to be a director, and how to draw from your previous experiences to create the leadership style for your program.
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The "death" of the GA position and how to decipher the many different types of experiences young coaches are facing today.
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and learn how to give self criticism, and how to better know your roll, and manage your expectations.
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
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Coach Joe Kenn is the Vice President of Performance Education at Dynamic Fitness and Strength.
Coach Peter Kenn is an Olympic Strength and Conditioning Intern at Iowa State University.
In this very special episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Joe Kenn and Coach Peter Kenn talk to us about.
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The Value of how much you can learn by Coaching multiple sports at the DII Level, IAA
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Also there is a discussion on what its like trying work your way up the ladder in the current state of our profession, and how to manage that.
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And how to understand our job as a business transaction while working in our profession.
This is a must listen to episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0!
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
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Matthew Johnson is the Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning at Butler University.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Johnson talks to us About:
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How taking care of your own health, is the most important thing you can do to prolong your high-level career.
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How giving back to his community drives him in is service endeavors.
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And why it's important to be a great person for not only your athletes, but administrators, coaches, and family.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
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Adam Ringler is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Colorado.
In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ringler talks to us About:
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How growing up in a generation, that was on the forefront of new technology, started his passion of sports science.
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How old school S&C and new School Sports Science can work together to create something special
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And how a some simple and cost-effective sports science modalities can make the biggest impact for your program.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
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Joey Bergles is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at JJ Pearce High School (TX)
In this special Two-Part Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Bergles talks to us About:
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His evolution on coaching cues and progressions with his implementation of the Functional Range Systems.
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How drilling fundamental movements across all sports at the start, allows for long term buy-in
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And the benefits of daily critical thinking about your coaching experiences.
All this, on this special two-part episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
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Joey Bergles is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at JJ Pearce High School (TX)
In this special Two-Part Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Bergles talks to us About:
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How he's innovating and implementing a 6-7 year development program, starting at the middle school level
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How he manages and motivates 300 athletes a day, with life skills in the weight room
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And he focuses on long-term healthy movement and consistency for increases in KPI's
All this, on this special two-part episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
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Brock Behrndt is the Director of Performance at the South Dakota School of Mines.
In this Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Behrndt talks to us About:
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How winning multiple national championships as a player helps him establish that standard as a coach.
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Hpw he evolved as a coach going from a military academy to a STEM school.
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And how to use social use social media as a tool to create a digital resume.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
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Allen Hedrick is a recently retired Head Strength and Conditioning at Colorado State University - Pueblo.
In this Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Hedrick talks to us About:
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How he was able to build a multi-decade career as a strength and conditioning coach, by staying true to himself.
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How to prevent burn-out by really loving what you do.
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And what his mindset was for preparing a team, after winning a national championship.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
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Coach Taryn Eubanks is a Conditioning and Performance Coach at Performance Medicine and Sports Therapy in Frisco, Texas
In this Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Eubanks talks to us About:
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How she carved her niche by bridging the gap between rehab and strength and conditioning.
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How working as a high school performance coach impacted her coaching with the professional athlete.
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And how she plans to lead by example being a female in our industry.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
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Coach Friedrich is the Director of Olympic Sports Performance and Applied Sports Science at Stanford University.
In this Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Friedrich talks to us About:
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How he finds the right fit, when finding coaches, to join one of the largest olympic strength staffs in the country.
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How a staff can start up a sports science program, thats simple, and cost effective.
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And what the culture looks like when working with athletes at a highly academic school, and how to navigate what's right for the athlete, versus what's wanted by the strength coach.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
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CPT Anna Zamora is a Holistic & Fitness Project Officer for the United States Army.
In this Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Captain Zamora talks to us About:
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How she used her experience as a soldier to help her become a better collegiate coach, and how being a collegiate coach helped train soldiers.
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How to better understand the dynamic of training soldiers versus collegiate athletes.
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And how she's helping the army change their fitness standards after 100 years, to a more holistic approach including nutrition, and sports medicine, along with strength and conditioning.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
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Daniel Darcy is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Lamar University.
In this Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Darcy talks to us About:
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How he manages the programming and coaching of multi-sports, including football, as a Division I Head Strength Coach
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His hiring process when looking for quality coaches that are looking to join his staff.
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And how he became a better administrator to keep his strength program moving forward.
All this, on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
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Chris Romano is the Strength and Conditioning Coach Walton High School, in Marietta Georgia.
In this Episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Romano talks to us About:
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The increased demand and the importance of the High Strength and Conditioning Coach.
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How developing a robust middle school performance program, sets the ultimate foundation for the high performance coach.
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And he addresses common misconceptions of the high school strength coach.
All this, in another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0.