Episode 26 of the Chi State Pod features Assistant Sports Performance Coach Steve Philpott, Jr.
At Chicago State, Philpott, Jr. prides himself on enabling student-athletes to perform to their highest mental and physical potential. He develops programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, monitoring progress, and assessing development through data.
Prior to CSU, Philpott, Jr. has worked at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, McKendree University, Parisi Speed School and multiple high schools across the Chicagoland area.
Philpott, Jr. also served as an active-duty Marine in the United States Marine Corps prior to college.
On the podcast, Philpott, Jr. delves into his remarkable journey — from travels in the Marines to his exploits as a sports scientist. He also expounds on his training philosophy, which centers on the mental approach to performance.
Chi State Pod is hosted and produced by Sam Brief. Music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
