In this episode, Steven sits down with Maddie Harrelson, Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning at Owasso High School, to explore her journey from Washington, Iowa, to the heart of one of Oklahoma’s most competitive athletic programs. Maddie shares how her experiences at Lindenwood University, Quincy, and Mississippi State shaped her nine-year coaching career and her passion for developing strong, resilient athletes.
The conversation opens with real-life connection—Steven and Maddie talk family, work–life balance, and the challenges of growing careers while raising young children. Maddie discusses how she and her husband, Hunter, navigate being a coaching family and how collaboration drives the strength program at Owasso.
From there, the episode dives into her coaching philosophy:
• Training Wrestlers – density block training, preseason power, weight-cut challenges, and building relationships with young athletes.
• Cheer Strength & Performance – eccentric training, plyometrics, injury prevention, core strength, and the unique demands of high-level cheer.
• Overhead Athletes – mobility strategies, overhead carries, eccentric chin-ups, landmine work, and managing tight lats.
• Building Athlete Confidence – creating a weight-room culture where athletes learn to handle pressure, take ownership, and grow through mistakes.
• Plyometrics Across Sports – cheer, wrestling, synchronized swimming, and adapting elastic qualities to different athletic demands.
• Autonomy-Based Coaching – how Maddie evolved from rigid structure to adaptable programming based on each athlete’s needs.
This episode offers invaluable insight into developing athletes, building trust, and coaching with purpose—on the platform, in the weight room, and in life.
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