The latest in the Strength and Conditioning Profession.
Episodes
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
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How he built up an NCAA Strength and Conditioning program by learning to be a good administrator.
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How being creative, and being a problem solver is a key ingredient to developing a program.
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And how growing up on a farm, fanned the flame of entrepreneurial endeavors, that can help create longevity in our profession.
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
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How to show value within our scope as we look to integrate strength and conditioning and sports medicine
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How listening to you athletes is a key building block of culture, no matter the level you work out at.
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And insight on her decision making process for choosing courage over comfort, has led her to success.
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
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How finding a side hustle, and balance are crucial for longevity in the coaching profession.
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The importance of humility for the intern, the assistant, and the head strength and conditioning coach.
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And listen in to his story of resilience, that is one of the most inspiring and motivating true stories, in strength and conditioning.
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
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How the school's student athlete culture can help assist for a smoother transition at a new job
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The positive characteristics of successful a intern
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And the importance of genuine interactions for networking.
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
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The current state of the job market in the strength and conditioning profession
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The amount of focus and continuous development needed to continue to grow as a strength coach
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And how having courage through adversity will help you carve your own path.
Saturday Nov 28, 2020
Saturday Nov 28, 2020
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How becoming uncomfortable with evaluations of performance is something to strive for
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The light bulb moment that lead to the idea of the muscle mentorship
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And the benefits and science behind pushing your body to the limits.
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
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How he’s been able to create a great weight room culture, at a high school, after years as a collegiate performance coach.
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The differences and similarities between the high school athlete and the collegiate athlete.
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And the importance of making it big where you’re at.
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
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What characteristics he looks for when hiring a new coach
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The important place that adversity has for those that become leaders
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And the calling in our industry to help build up other coaches that guides him.
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
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The importance of focusing on having a daily positive impact on the athletes he coaches
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How having a realistic financial strategy helped keep his sports performance business thriving
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And the importance of solving problems on your own helps creates a path for innovation in your program.
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
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How seizing an opportunity to operate as a director, helped him prepare for his current role
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How beneficial it is to always find different ways to help move the strength program forward
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And how, no matter what your role is, plan and act like a leader to set a standard.
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
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Her focus on developing her staff to be leaders in the profession.
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How she strives to have her athletes be internally driven to be elite
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And how coaching many different types of sports early on, helps develop a great coach.
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
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His path from volunteer to full-time coach at the highest levels of performance
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How a cross-country road trip helped him better appreciate the nuances of our profession
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And how he always strives to bring the culture of a team to where he works.
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
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How being a good teammate for the entire sports performance staff will help elevate your professional growth
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How accountability and consistency is a two-way street between the coach and the athletes
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And how assertiveness and passion will help you throughout your career
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
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How to create a culture where the basketball athlete learns to embrace the weight room and athletic performance
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How it’s never too late to bet on yourself and follow your dream
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And the long term effects of sports specialization with youth athletes.
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
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Coach Florendo is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Colorado School of Mines.
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FINDING MEANINGFUL SPORTS SCIENCE DATA TO COMPLIMENT ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
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HOW TO COMBINE SPORTS SCIENCE AND RESISTANCE TRAINING TO CREATE AN ALL ENCOMPASSING PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
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AND KNOWING YOUR COACHING STRENGTHS, AND THE VALUE YOU CAN BRING TO A PROGRAM
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
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Coach Bishop is the Director of Men's Basketball Sports Performance at the University of Houston.
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How he combines nutrition and resistance training to create his sports performance program.
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How he created his path, going from collegiate athlete to sports performance coach.
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And some advice for coaches that are navigating their career path.
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All this on another episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0!
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
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Coach Shattuck is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Bucknell University.
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How to stay ahead of the game being one coach that manages hundreds of athletes
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The importance of going all in and betting on yourself to succeed
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And how a stint in the business world help her prepare for her dream job
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
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Coach Gonzales is an Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at the University of California.
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What data to focus on when creating a sports science program.
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How he was able to contribute to each staff he was a part of by earning their trust.
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Advice on how to become a great leader.
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
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Coach Kreis is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Chadron State College.
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Coach Candice Walls is the Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletic Performance at the University of Louisiana.
In This Episode, Coach Walls gives us insight into the role of an Assistant Athletic Director, maintaining your integrity, and why she chose Boxing as a way to unplug and focus on herself.
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Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Coach Steve Englehart is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports at the University of Colorado.
In this episode we discuss: what he focuses on when training his athletes, the art of coaching, and how important family is.
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Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
In the inaugural episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, we introduce our new host, Coach Isaiah P. Castilleja.
Coach Isaiah interviews Coach Ron McKeefery to discuss his new roll at Fresno State University, IGCT 2.0, and the evolving landscape of the strength and conditioning profession.
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Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's: CEO Strength Coach Weight Room Wisdom Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free: PLAE - http://plae.us/ Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Boyd Epley returned to Nebraska in October of 2014 as Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning. Initially hired by former Athletic Director Bob Devaney to start a strength and conditioning program at Nebraska in 1969. Nebraska is recognized as the first university to have a paid strength coach and celebrates it’s 50th anniversary of Husker Power August 2019. Epley served 35 years as NU’s head strength coach for football helping the Huskers win 356 games in 35 years and five national championships. He then moved into an associate athletic director position to oversee the design and construction of the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex and Hawks Championship Center before retiring from NU in 2006. Epley left Nebraska to serve as director of coaching performance for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) which he founded in Lincoln in 1978 but had moved to Colorado Springs. Epley had served as president and chairman of the board of directors for five years. The group honored Epley with its first National Strength Coach-of-the-Year Award in 1980, and in 1993 he was presented the NSCA’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2009 the NSCA Board of Directors changed the name of the award to the Boyd Epley Award for Lifetime Achievement. Epley is recognized as the most decorated strength coach in history and for his national contribution in strength and conditioning, he was named a 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. Boyd was also honored by the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 1993 with the Lyell Bremser Merit Award.Epley was named to the U.S. Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame in June 2003. He was also honored on the March 2001 cover of American Football Monthly magazine, which tabbed him as the Godfather of Strength and Conditioning. Lindy’s magazine recognized Epley as one of its Top 100 Most Important College Football Sports Figures of the Century. Epley was one of five Huskers on the top 100 list, joining Hall of Fame coaches Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers and two-time Outland Trophy winner Dave Rimington. In June of 2010, John D. Lukacs of ESPN said “Epley is arguably the single most important individual in the history of strength and conditioning in college athletics.” Epley served as a team captain of the National Champion track team at Phoenix Junior College and starred as a pole vaulter. He then became the Nebraska pole vault record holder as a junior at Nebraska and was the Huskers first 15-foot indoor vaulter. A back injury as a senior ended his vaulting career but opened the door for him to create the strength coaching profession which now has over 55,000 certified strength & conditioning coaches. Epley received his associate’s degree from Phoenix JC in 1968, his bachelor’s degree in 1970 from Nebraska and added a master’s degree in education from Nebraska in 1972. Epley is married to the former Jane Lilyhorn of Holdrege, Neb., and they have a son, Jay Robert who is a certified strength coach, and a daughter, Jenna Shea who has a PhD in Nursing Practice and married a certified strength coach, Chase Beideck. The Beideck’s have three sons, Cash, Colt and Crew. In This Episode We Discuss: What accomplishment is he most proud of. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. What is his opinion of the current state of the union for Strength & Conditioning. What advice does he have for retiring being a strength coach. Advice for young coaches. Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
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CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
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Glenn “Coach Rev” Revell is the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for East Central ISD. He works directly with ECHS athletic teams and consults for the ECISD middle schools. Overseeing roughly 1,000 athletes, 60 coaches, 5 weight rooms & 3 campuses. Coach Rev has a Bachelor’s Degree from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master’s Degree from Angelo State University. Coach Revell was an all-conference and all-region performer as well as the captain of the HSU Football Team. Upon graduation Coach Rev spent 5 years playing for various Arena Football League teams. During graduate school, Revell won a conference championship with ASU’s Rugby Team and twice qualified for the USA Weightlifting University National Championships. His coaching stops include Angelo State University, Eastern Michigan University, University of South Florida, West Virginia State University and Southwestern University. He is a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC) and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA and a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Advocating for the profession outside of the profession.
How simplicity moves the needle.
Creating side hustles to support your dream.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
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CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
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Isaiah Castilleja enters his seventh year as strength and conditioning coach at MSU Denver in 2019-20.
Previously Coach Castilleja worked at the University of Colorado for one year, helping the Buffaloes' football, cross country and track & field teams, as well as the Ralphie handlers, Chip, cheer, dance and Express teams. During his time there, the cross country team won a national championship.
He also served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Colorado School of Mines in 2011-12, helping the football, volleyball and men's soccer teams.
In 2011, Castilleja was a strength and conditioning intern with Steadman Hawkins Clinic, working underneath Loren Landow. Assisting with Denver Broncos players during the 2011 NFL lockout. He also assisted with other NFL, NHL, UFC and MLB athletes as well as Olympians Missy Franklin and Kara Lynn Joyce.
Castilleja holds several certifications, including the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) distinction with the NSCA, amougst others.
Coach Castilleja completed a second Master’s earning an Executive Master’s in Business Administration. Castilleja graduated from MSU Denver in 2011 with his bachelor's degree in human performance and sport (exercise science) and has his master's degree from A.T. Still University in kinesiology (sports conditioning).
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Why he chose to get his Executive Masters in Business Administration after he became a Head S&C.
Tactics he has used to create resources for his department.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:
CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
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Brian Bert joined the athletic department at the University of North Florida in August 2016 as the Head Strength and Conditioning coach. Bert comes to the Ospreys following a stint as the Assistant Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Pittsburgh, where he worked primarily with the Pitt baseball and track & field programs.
Currently certified as a CSCS and a RSCC through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Bert spent two years as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hofstra University. While at Hofstra, Bert worked exclusively with the men's basketball, men's soccer, softball and men's and women's tennis teams, while assisting with all other varsity sports. He also developed and supervised the strength and conditioning internship program for the Pride.
Prior to Hofstra, Bert earned his Master's in applied health physiology as a Graduate Assistant at Salisbury University. At Salisbury, Bert was the strength coach for the 2011 and 2012 National Championship lacrosse team, while also working with the nationally-ranked football and field hockey teams, along with working with men's and women's basketball and volleyball. He also assisted with the strength and conditioning internship program and the management of the campus physical activity center.
Upon graduating from Springfield College in 2008, Bert worked as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Rhode Island from April of 2008 to December of 2009. His primary duties included working with the Rams' women's swimming, women's tennis, softball, volleyball and men's and women's track and field teams. He also assisted with URI's football and basketball programs, and all other varsity sports with an emphasis on baseball. Bert spent his final semester at Springfield College doing an internship at the University of South Florida. While working with the Bulls, Bert assisted with all varsity sports, with a special emphasis on baseball and track & field. Along with being a strength and conditioning coach, Bert was an adjunct professor at Hofstra. He also assisted in the presentation on Alternative Paradigm Training at Georgetown University in 2012 and on ACL prevention and rehabilitation at Springfield College in 2009, both of which were NSCA recognized Strength and Conditioning clinics. A four-year member of Springfield College's football team, Bert earned his undergraduate degree in applied exercise science in May of 2008.
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
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CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
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Taylor Lange officially joined the Colorado Christian athletic department for the 2018-19 season, becoming the programs first ever Strength and Conditioning coach after working for the department in an independent contractor capacity in the 2017-2018 seasons.
Coach Lange has one of the most impressive resumes you'll find anywhere within the CCU Athletic Department. Taylor hails from Michigan where he played college baseball at Spring Arbor University where he also studied Exercise Science.
During his senior year, Lange's prowess for his chosen field was evident and both the baseball and volleyball programs were trusted to his care for pre-season and in-season workouts.
After graduation from Spring Arbor Lange enrolled at Central Michigan to earn his Master's degree, while also interning at Eastern Michigan University under the tutelage of two-time NCAA Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Ron McKeefery. Following his studies in Michigan, Taylor spent a period of time in an intern program with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, one of three interns chose nationally for that time period. Taylor works hard but is also very aware of the opportunity he has and is grateful for the challenges, saying, "This is the dream job, so now the dream of this job is to see CCU athletics be put on the map. I'd love to see Colorado Christian with big time facilities that rival those of a school like Mesa and competing with those big state schools, because there really aren't a lot of Christian schools that truly compete. I would love to see that because that would change everything."
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Being efficient with limited time and space.
Creating Buy-In with a new program.
How to take make the most of networking within the Strength and Conditioning Community.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:
CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
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Jason joined IMG Academy's Athletic and Personal Development team as Head of Physical Conditioning in June 2019. Novak comes to IMG from Central Michigan University where he worked as the Director of Strength and Conditioning since 2015.
While at Central Michigan he oversaw the year-round training for over 450 Division I athletes. Prior to CMU, Jason was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NFL's Tennessee Titans for 11 years. Jason is married to Michelle Novak and they have three children: Drew, Avery and Gray.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
The different levels of our profession.
Considerations when working with youth athletes.
Utilizing the kettlebell within your program.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:
CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
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Jeremy Heffner rejoined the Baylor women’s basketball staff as the director of athletic performance in July of 2019. Heffner brings 16 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience to the table with previous stints at Texas, Georgia, Baylor and Lee High School in Tyler, Texas.
Prior to his second arrival at Baylor, Heffner spent two years as the head strength and conditioning coach at Robert. E. Lee High School in Tyler from 2017-19, overseeing athletic development programs for 16 varsity and 16 sub-varsity sports. In his previous tenure with the Lady Bears, Heffner served as the director of athletic performance from 2010-2017, which included Baylor’s second national title run in the 2011-12 season and 14 Big 12 championships.
At Georgia from 2005-2010, Heffner worked with the baseball, swimming and diving, women’s tennis and softball programs. His tenure with the baseball team saw the Bulldogs reach the College World Series twice (2006 & 2008) and take home the SEC Championship in 2008. His career began at the University of Texas where he was a graduate assistant for the football, baseball and men’s golf programs.
Heffner is a veteran of the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky and earned an Expert Infantry Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal in his time as an infantryman. Heffner is a certified strength and conditioning coach (SCCC – 2005) and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS – 2004). He has been a guest speaker at numerous engagements, sharing his expertise in the field. Heffner and his wife Karly reside in China Spring with their daughter, Chandler.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Re-Defining Strength
Regression for progression.
Managing stress
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:
CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:
PLAE - http://plae.us/
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Anthony Renna has been a personal trainer since 2004, first working with Equinox, then on his own at different facilities before opening his own gym, Five Iron Fitness, in 2008.
He sold Five Iron in 2016 so he could focus on his true passion of providing educational resources for fitness professionals to excel in the profession.
His mission is to help them find success and make an impact in the world by sharing all he has learned from the best of the best.
As the founder and host of both the Strength Coach Podcast and Strength Coach TV, he has interviewed hundreds of strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners. He applies what he learned by helping fitness professionals in his personal coaching and accountability group.
Anthony still trains clients a few hours a week and is a partner with Michael Boyle in StrengthCoach.com and BodyByBoyleOnline.com His new book Be Like the Best: A Guide to itching the Top in the Fitness Profession is out October 18 You can sign up for notifications about some great pre-launch bonuses at BeLiketheBest.com
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Inspiration for his new book "Be Like The Best".
Key elements and trends that stood out putting the book together.
Why he chose to focus on education in his business.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:
CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
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Coach Hughes is entering his first year as the Director of Human Performance at Madison Academy in Madison, Alabama. He oversees the entire strength and conditioning program and oversees all training for students in 7th-12th grade.
Prior to MA, Hughes was a Sports Performance Specialist at the Authentic Performance Center in Denver, Colorado.
Before moving to Colorado, Hughes was the Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning at McNeese State University, where he was responsible for all aspects of training for McNeese's baseball, softball, and volleyball teams. He also assisted with football, while programming specifically for quarterbacks and shoulder protocols.
Prior to McNeese, Hughes was a graduate assistant for the University of West Alabama under mentor, Joseph Boyd. At UWA, Hughes was responsible for all aspects of training for baseball, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, and football. Hughes was responsible for programming speed development and shoulder protocols for quarterbacks.
Hughes began his coaching career at Mississippi State University as an intern for the football program under coaches Nick Savage (University of Florida Football), Riley Allen (University of Mississippi Basketball), and Nate Peoples (University of Texas Football). Hughes was a three-year starting pitcher for the University of Montevallo, a Division II institution 30 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama.
Hughes graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology and Biomechanics, and also holds a master’s degree in Sports Management from the University of West Alabama. Hughes is certified by the CSCCa (SCCC), NSCA (CSCS), and FMS (Level 1). Hughes is married to the former Connor Simmons. They live in Huntsville, Alabama with their black lab, Breken and are expecting their first child in June 2019.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Protecting against a "Grass is Greener" mentality.
Maintaining self awareness and authenticity.
Advocacy for the High School Strength Coach.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:
CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:
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Dr. Liam Hennessy is the Founder and Academic Director of Setanta College. He is a qualified Physical Education teacher, Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. He has spent over 20 years working full-time in sport.
Liam was previously the Director of Fitness with the Irish Rugby Football Union, a position he commenced in 2000. At the IRFU he headed a staff of 24 full time coaches. His role was to develop a world class system of player support within the areas of Strength and Conditioning, Injury Rehabilitation, Sport Nutrition and Medical Care.
He also has developed Rugby Union coach education pathways through the governing body, World Rugby. Liam is also Fitness Coach to Padraig Harrington having worked with Padraig for over two decades now and was recently inducted into the Titleist Performance Institute Hall of Fame for his contribution to Golf. Liam was also an international athlete, competing over 50 times for Ireland at the Pole vault. After competing he became national jumps coach. Liam also had the distinction of being Irish team manager at the first world junior Athletic Championships in Athens in 1985.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Strength & Conditioning field
Future of Strength & Conditioning education.
The importance of environment and culture in your S&C program.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com
Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei
Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:
CEO Strength Coach
Weight Room Wisdom
Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free:
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Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/
Executive Vice President and Global Performance Director of Michael Johnson Performance. Former NFL, NCAA, and High School S&C coach, as well as published author, former human performance lab coordinator, NIKE Performance Council Member, and exercise science researcher.
Performance coach, registered physical therapist, adjunct professor and clinical instructor with over 25 years of sports performance training and sports medicine experience spanning over 50 professional, elite, collegiate, high school, and youth sports. Current and past athletes include First Round NFL/NBA/CHL/MLB draft choices, Olympic Gold medalists, World Champions, World Record Holders, Champions League Stars, and Hall of Famers.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Establishing a Strength and Conditioning System.
Age specific training.
Why are we training deceleration?
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
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Garrett Keith has been the strength and conditioning coach at WCA for 9 years and previously held the same position at American Christian Academy for 5 years.
Garrett is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the national strength and conditioning association (NSCA), is a Certified Underground Strength Coach through Zach Even-Esh's Underground Strength Gym, and is a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS) through Joe DeFranco and Jim Smith. He is also the Alabama state director for the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA).
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Working with the Multi-Sport athlete.
Strength and Conditioning as part of the academic curriculum.
How the NHSSCA has helped support him and HS Strength Coaches around the world.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
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Retired as Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Performance in 2016 after a thirty four year career directing the collegiate strength and conditioning programs at East Carolina University and Virginia Tech.
Inducted into the USA Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame in 2011.
Currently Adjunct Instructor for Baker University – Online Doctoral Program within the School of Education
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
The good, bad, and ugly parts of the profession.
Longevity in the field.
The potential of a pay bubble in S&C profession.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
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Matt Gildersleeve enters his first season as head football strength and conditioning coach. Gildersleeve comes from the University of Akron where he spent the past seven seasons. He oversees UB football's strength program as well as the nutrition program and fueling station.
Gildersleeve just concluded his seventh season at Akron, his third season as the director of football strength and conditioning, and his first as the nutrition specialist. He was promoted to director in the spring of 2016 after serving as the head coach of football strength and conditioning for two seasons. He helped lead the Zips to a MAC East Division title in 2017.
Gildersleeve earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Mount Union in 2012. The Dean's List student was a four-year letterwinner at tight end for the Purple Raiders, helping Mount Union to four Ohio Athletic Conference championships and the 2008 national championship.
A native of Phoenix, AZ, Gildersleeve earned a master's degree in sport science and coaching principles from Akron in 2014. He worked as a graduate assistant with the Zips until he was named the assistant director of football strength and conditioning in January 2014. Gildersleeve was promoted to head coach of football strength and conditioning in May 2014.
Gildersleeve is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is Precision Nutrition Level I certified.
He is married to Ana Martin-Sacristan a former Academic All-MAC long jumper and runner from Akron.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Auto-regulation using velocities.
Reactive strength index.
Empowering your staff.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
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Jason is currently a Reader in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics at the University of Chichester where he teaches on both undergraduate and postgraduate biomechanics modules and coordinates their MSc in Strength and Conditioning.
His research attention has focused on the mechanical demands of resistance exercise and vertical jumping, more recently focusing on methods used to assess the force-time characteristics of vertical jumping, the calculation of power output, in addition to consideration of appropriate methods for deconstructing the vertical jump force-time curves. He also continues focus on the mechanical demands of weightlifting derivatives and asymmetry at the foot-floor interface.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How best to improve your vertical jump.
What are the benefits of utilizing force plate technology.
Proper testing protocols.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
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Rod Cole is entering his 10th season at the helm of the Athletic Performance program at Tarleton State University, as well as his 35th year of coaching, with 28 years at the college level and seven in the high school ranks. “We are excited to have Rod Cole in our department because he brings tremendous experience to our strength and conditioning program,” said Athletic Director Lonn Reisman. “With his experience as a strength and conditioning coach at highest level of the NCAA, Rod adds to the development of our student-athletes. He is the one who can help us take the next step through his knowledge and enthusiasm.” Cole came to Tarleton in 2009 after spending 15 years in the Big XII Conference. He spent 2008 as a strength and conditioning consultant with his own consulting business, Ever Stronger. Cole also served as the head football coach at BVCHEA High School in Bryan/College Station, a home school football team that finished the year 8-3. Cole remains involved in home school athletics in Stephenville by assisting with the Stephenville FAITH home school football, basketball and volleyball teams on which his children compete. He served as the director of football strength and performance at Texas A&M in 2007 after spending the previous 14 seasons as the director of strength and conditioning at Kansas State. Prior to being named the director at KSU, he served four months as the assistant strength coach under longtime New York Giants Strength and Conditioning Coach Jerry Palmieri. Cole received his Master Strength Coach certification in 2004 and was named the National Strength Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Strength Coaches Society in 1998. He is also a two-time recipient of the Big XII Conference Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year Award (1997 and 1999). He has trained over 150 athletes who have gone on to perform in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, CFL, international professional basketball leagues, or the Olympics. Some of the most notable athletes trained by Coach Cole are NFL players Darren Sproles, Jordy Nelson, Von Miller, Ryan Tannehill, and Terence Newman. Several of Cole’s former assistants are now serving at all levels of sport in the strength and conditioning field. Cole, who has worked with more than a dozen current and former NCAA Division I head football coaches as well as former NFL head coach Raheem Morris. He graduated from Bethany College in 1984 before receiving his master’s degree in sports administration from Wichita State in 1988. Cole and his wife, Stacey, have seven children - Aubrey, Kade, Kressyn, Shadd, Zane, Delaney and Charlsey - and four grandchildren. Kade, a former Tarleton linebacker, is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX. Shadd plays basketball at Howard Payne University.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Overall program organization.
Running a successful intern program.
Having longevity in the field.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
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Joel Proskewitz is the founder of PerformanceRx - a high performance, personal training and injury rehabilitation facility based in London, UK. Joel is also an executive member, master clinician and lead course instructor for Professor Stuart McGill’s Backfitpro Inc., specialising in low back rehabilitation. Joel has worked with Professor McGill for the past 13 years learning his approaches for assessment and performance training. He is the instructor for the McGill Assessment, High Performance and Back Mechanic courses. Along with this, Joel also teaches his own training course - Deconstructing the Squat and Deadlift. *Joel is a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan karate and is also a qualified international coach/instructor. *Mr Johannesburg Natural Bodybuilding Champion 2002 *He was one of the S&C coaches to the Olympic Heavyweight South African Rowing Pair (Bronze in Athens 2004) and also the strength coach to the South African National Karate Team. He qualified with the NSCA in 1996 and soon opened (with his business partner) the very first personal training gym in South Africa - he operated his business for 10 years before moving to the UK in 2006.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Low back mechanics and strength training.
Relation of martial arts to coaching.
Can proper biomechanics reduce risk of injury.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
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Matt is an athletic performance coach and educator who received his Undergraduate degree from Wollongong University and Masters from Edith Cowan University, Australia. His work experience has included time as a Physical Education and Science Teacher, Director of Athletic Development in a High School Setting, Performance Manager for EXOS in China working in Track and Field and Elite Academy Coordinator at the Cronulla Sharks. He is currently working as a NRL Athletic Development Coach for the Cronulla Sharks delivering athletic performance programs. His primary area of interest is in elite strength, speed and power development along with long term athletic development.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
How to team build with your High Performance unit.
Coaching in different cultures.
What is most unique about working in Rugby League.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
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Oversaw and managed day-to-day operations of the South Alabama Football Program and helped manage departmental budget Supervised a staff of assistants and GA strength coaches along with day-to-day operations for 17 Division 1 varsity sports Designed and implemented strengthening and conditioning programs for SEC football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s golf, track and field, and women’s tennis teams Maintained team calendar and year-round recruiting events Coordinated and directed Joey Jones Football Camps during the summer for ages of 6-21 Managed and conducted football game day operations and travel Liaison to the NFL and scouts for all 32 teams Adjunct professor for a 400 level advanced sports and conditioning class Oversaw design and creation of new collegiate 44,000 square foot athletic facilities including weight, equipment, and locker rooms Organized and implemented a research study on the relationship of exercise and brain function at Baylor College of Medicine Founded and operated a sports performance company/coach’s clinic Taught Physical Education and Special Education in grades 6-12 in the Texas Public Schools Served as the NSCA State Director for Alabama Charted and ran compliance software ARMS for practice and travel logs
In This Episode We Discuss:
Which stop in his journey made the biggest impact and why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Preparing a Special Operations soldier for selection.
Making the move from collegiate to tactical.
The next area S&C coaches should focus on to create jobs.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
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Matt Wan is the Founder and CEO at Momentous, a sports nutrition startup on a mission to change the supplement industry. Momentous is the first and only brand of its kind to collaborate directly with dietitians and strength coaches from all four Major Leagues and NCAA. After launching their first product line last year, they already have more than 40 professional sports teams as customers. While still a very young company, they’ve raised money from an impressive variety of individuals and institutions. The Board of Directors at the company includes the former CMO of Exos and CEO of Isopure, Chris Hickey, Academy Award-winning filmmaker and world-renowned mountaineer Jimmy Chin, and mega-entrepreneur and media personality, Rob Dyrdek. Matt currently lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. His passion for nutrition and training started at an extremely young age when then 49ers strength coach Dave Scholz took Matt under his wing in the 6th grade. Dave, now an advisor to Momentous and the Head Strength and Conditioning coach at Texas Tech, systematically introduced Matt to the world of performance training and nutrition and Matt’s obsession grew from there. Matt founded Momentous and dropped out of Harvard the next year to pursue the business full time.
In This Episode We Discuss:
The Momentous story.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Problems in the supplement market.
Taking risks and betting on yourself.
Leadership and management of clients and employees.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
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Donovan Santas, RSCC, CSCS is a seasoned strength and conditioning coach with more than 20 years experience in professional baseball, who presently serves as the Head of Strength & Conditioning for the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club. In his current role, Santas oversees all aspects of strength and conditioning with-in the organization's High Performance model, from staff development and supervision to facility design and management, through amateur draft research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Over the course of his two-decade-plus career in baseball, Santas has served in almost every strength & conditioning role possible: from intern and minor-league coordinator to major-league strength coach and department head. A member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Santas has spoken at both national and local conferences and written for the NSCA Performance Training Journal. He’s also an active member of the Professional Baseball Strength Coaches Society, previously serving on the Board of Directors. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Santas grew up in Wisconsin but now resides in Florida with his wife Dana and son Luke.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Growing and longevity in the field.
Organizational and facility design.
Maintaining a work/life balance.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
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Michael Hill, a native of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been with the Georgetown University Athletic Department since 2004 and is currently the Director of Sport Performance working specifically with Men’s Basketball while overseeing the development of all 29 sports. In May 2017 Hill was recognized as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) which is the highest honor a Strength Coach can achieve. In 2014 the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) named Hill 1 of the top 4 Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the country. Hill’s certifications and memberships include the CSCCa-MSCC, NSCA-RSCC, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 24 Hour Fitness CPT, APEX, SAC Level 1, and CPR/AED from the American Red Cross. Hill most recently in 2018 became a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certification Board Member. He is also a board member for Body Mechanix Fitness Cooperative in San Francisco, CA., a Consultant for SiSu Systems in Washington, DC, a Consultant for Go Pro Workout in Nashua, NH, an advisor for Monkii Bars in Boulder, CO, and an Advisor for the Perch Fit in Cambridge, MA. He had previously worked in California as a Fitness Manager at 24 Fitness before moving to the Washington, D.C., area where he has also worked with Episcopal High School in Va., Potomac High School in Va., and The Catholic University of America in D.C. Hill has a bachelor's of arts in Health Promotions and a minor in Coaching from the University of Northern Iowa while also holding a master's degree in Sports Industry Management (SIM) from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. Hill resides in Arlington, VA with his wife Laura and daughter Helena.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Leading 29 sports and over 750+ athletes.
Setting oneself up for success.
Weight room as a learning environment.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
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Eric Krause was born just outside of Philadelphia in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He is the youngest of 2 other siblings (Jarod, Shelly). While in HS he was a multi-sport athlete (football, basketball, track, & powerlifting). He graduated from Temple University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Eric is currently in his eighth year at FGCU in 2018-19, serving as the Associate Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Krause began his time at FGCU as an intern assisting with all sports. After a year, he was promoted to full-time assistant strength and conditioning coach, in charge of the development of men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis and cheer. In his tenure at FGCU, Krause has been tasked with all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs for a multitude of sports including women's basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, swimming and diving, men's soccer, men's and women's golf and men's and women's tennis. Currently, he is tasked with the development and implementation of all strength & conditioning program aspects for Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Swim & Dive, and Men’s & Women’s Tennis. Prior to his time at FGCU, Krause had the pleasure of being mentored by some of the best in the business, including Ron McKeefery and Frank Wintrich. Furthermore, throughout his career, Krause has had the great honor of working with a host of very talented athletes, some of which have since gone pro or become Olympians: OLYMPIANS- Lani Cabrera, Evita Leter, Karen Vilorio MLS- Rodrigo Saravia, Nico Samayoa, Preston Kilwein, Kamar Marriott, Aaron Guillen WNBA- Whitney Knight EURO-PRO BBALL-Sarah Hansen, Brittany Kennedy, Anthi Chatziagiakoumi PGA- Daniel Mazziota, Krause is a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has also been certified by USAW and Precision Nutrition. Eric and his lovely wife, Christina live in Fort Myers. This Christmas they were blessed with the arrival of their first child, a beautiful baby girl, Mila Elena Krause.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Managing multiple sports and giving them the attention they deserve.
Sharing a space with Campus Rec.
Mentoring a young staff.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
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Clare Quebedeaux joined the Buckeye strength and conditioning program in 2018. Prior to Ohio State, Quebedeaux was the director of strength and conditioning at Southeastern Louisiana University, working with the football, basketball, women’s soccer, women’s tennis and men’s golf programs. She was also an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Temple University and the University of Hartford. She served as a graduate assistant for strength and conditioning while attending University of Tennessee. Quebedeaux earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in strength and conditioning from University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in 2010. She went on to receive her master’s in kinesiology with a concentration in exercise physiology from University of Tennessee in 2013. Quebedeaux is a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a certified strength and conditioning coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach Association.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in her journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake she has made and how she learned from it.
The Ohio State Culture Playbook.
Operating and optimizing a large staff.
Marriage within athletics.
Best piece of coaching advice she has ever received.
Her favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
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Michael Silbernagel has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Marauders since the department started in January 2011. He oversees three assistant coaches and the year-round strength and conditioning for the University of Mary athletic teams.
Silbernagel served as the Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Colorado State Rams from 2005-10 and was the Head Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football from 2006-2010. During his time at CSU, Silbernagel designed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for volleyball, women's basketball, men's and women's track and field, men's and women's golf, swimming and diving, and women's water polo teams and assisted in implementing strength and conditioning programs for football and men's basketball.
A graduate of Valley City State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in Physical Education and Health, Silbernagel attended graduate school at the University of North Dakota. As a graduate assistant strength coach at UND, Silbernagel worked with the men's and women's track and field teams and the men's and women's swimming and diving teams and assisted with men's hockey, and football. He earned a master's degree in Kinesiology at North Dakota in 2005. Silbernagel possess several professional certifications. He is Strength and Conditioning Coach certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, a certified Strength and Conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a certified Sports Performance Coach and Olympic Club Coach through USA Weightlifting and is level 2 FMS certified through the Functional Movement Systems.
In May of 2017 he was named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, which is the highest honor in his profession. A competitive power lifter, Silbernagel is the 2010 USA Power Lifting 242-pound Raw National Champion. Silbernagel and his wife, Jenny, have sons named Hunter and Carter.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Creating an athlete profile on a budget.
Training in concepts not absolutes.
Power of social media to build a brand and educate your athletes.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
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Fred Hale is in his fifth at Eastern Michigan University as his third as the co-Director of Sports Performance. Hale joined the EMU Sports Performance staff after serving as a sports performance coach at Power Train Sports Institute for one year.
Prior to his time at Power Train Sports Institute, Hale was an intern for the Buffalo Bills before spending a year with the University of Tennessee, working primarily with the football, baseball and track and field teams.
Hale attended Mercyhurst University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2011. The 27-year-old went on to earn his master’s in exercise science in 2012 from Mercyhurst while working with the rowing team. In the 2011-12 season, the rowing team won the Dad Vail Regatta, which is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. He is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA).
A native of Mentor, Ohio, Hale was a three-sport athlete participating in football, wrestling and track and field while garnering all-state honors in football and wrestling at Mentor High School. Hale went on to play football and wrestle at Mercyhurst University where he earned all-conference and All-American honors.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Lessons learned from coaching in both Private and Collegiate Setting
Dynamics of a Co-Head Strength Coach department.
Lessons learned from putting together a new facility at Eastern Michigan.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
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Chris Grautski is in his first full academic year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the College of the Holy Cross in 2018-2019.
Grautski joined the Crusaders after serving as the head strength and conditioning coach at Assumption College for a year and a half. He also spent three seasons as an assistant football coach and strength and conditioning coordinator for multiple programs at Assumption from 2013-2015.Prior to his time at Assumption, Grautski was the defensive line coach and strength and conditioning coordinator at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Three years.
He was previously the defensive line and strength and conditioning coordinator at Fitchburg State University for two seasons. Grautski began his strength and conditioning career as an intern at Holy Cross in 2008-2009, assisting with the football, field hockey, men's basketball, men's ice hockey and men's lacrosse teams. Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Grautski is a 2009 graduate of Worcester State University with bachelor’s degree in health science. He was a four-year starter on the defensive line for the Lancers, serving as a team captain for two years. Grautski went on to earn his master’s degree in leadership and management from Fitchburg State in 2013.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Being a Sport Coach and a Strength Coach
Using technology to prevent injuries.
How to create an environment of support.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
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In my Seventh season at NRL club the Newcastle Knights but my first year in a new role as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach after previously having held the role of Elite Pathways Physical Performance Manager.
I also spent two seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Wyong Roos in the NSW Cup. A graduate of the University of Newcastle, I also completed my Masters through Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia.
I’m a Level 2 S&C coach through the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA.
In This Episode We Discuss:
What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.
Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.
Going from an intern to the National Rugby League.
Challenges and benefits of working with the Academy System.
Benefits of International Professional Development.
Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.
His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.