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In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew tackles the major changes shaping collegiate athletics today. With the rise of NIL and impending revenue sharing, Connor shares concerns about the long-term future of Olympic sports, the visibility of strength coaches, and the growing pressures placed on the profession. He offers valuable insight into how coaches can stay relevant—by advocating for themselves, tracking objective data, and addressing the mental health toll of the job. This conversation is both a wake-up call and a rallying cry for strength coaches to evolve and lead with purpose.

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Quote:“I see some issues with how strength and conditioning is represented... why do we as a profession just accept these things?” — Connor Agnew