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Podcast NSCA SpainNSCA Spain #40 Constancia, fuerza y consciencia corporal como pilares del rendimiento con Isabel Del Barrio🎙️ ¡Nuevo episodio disponible! En esta ocasión, conversamos con Isabel del Barrio, entrenadora certificada NSCA-CPT con distinción, autora del libro Correr es algo más y creadora de la comunidad On My Training Shoes. Con una trayectoria que une la danza, el triatlón y el entrenamiento de fuerza, Isabel comparte su enfoque sobre el movimiento consciente, la constancia y la evolución del entrenamiento femenino en la actualidad. 🎧 Descubre una conversación inspiradora sobre cómo construir un estilo de vida activo y saludable, y cómo la empatía, la comunicación y la formación continua se...
2025-11-0533 minPodcast NSCA SpainNSCA Spain #39 Profesionalización y retos en el fútbol femenino con Pilar Hueso🎙️ ¡Nuevo episodio disponible!En esta ocasión, contamos con la presencia de Pilar Hueso, referente internacional en fútbol femenino, con más de 14 años de experiencia en clubes de élite como Juventus, Levante y Kansas City. Especialista en readaptación de lesiones, entrenamiento de fuerza y en el impacto del ciclo menstrual en el rendimiento, Pilar comparte su visión tras regresar a España para seguir aportando al crecimiento del deporte femenino🎧 No te lo pierdas y descubre cómo se está transformando el fútbol femenino desde dentro, con aprendizajes únicos de su trayectoria internaci...
2025-09-0327 minPodcast NSCA SpainNSCA Spain #37 Optimización del Rendimiento Deportivo, con Julio Calleja.🎙️ ¡Nuevo episodio disponible! En este capítulo especial, tenemos el honor de contar con Julio Calleja, experto en preparación física y rendimiento deportivo. 🎧 No te lo pierdas y descubre las claves para optimizar el rendimiento deportivo de la mano de uno de los grandes referentes en el sector. 📚 En este podcast profundizaremos en: El papel clave de la preparación física en el alto rendimiento deportivo y cómo la fuerza, la prevención y el acondicionamiento pueden marcar la diferencia en el fútbol y otros deportes.👉 El rol del Director de Performanc...
2025-03-1031 min
School Counseling in NebraskaWhy School Counseling?Join Jake and Loni as they discuss their journey to school counseling, and why school counseling is a vital, important, and wonderful role within the school environment. This will be Loni and Jake's last episode running the School Counseling in Nebraska podcast, it has been our pleasure to help facilitate these conversations and professional development to our colleagues in the state and beyond. Thank you for listening!
2024-11-0336 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaCell Phone Bans - The Anxious Generation Part 2Join Loni and Jake as they discuss the second half of our NSCA Book Club read, The Anxious Generation. In this episode cell phone bans are discussed: is there a benefit to them? Are cell phones the cause of these behaviors in school or just correlated with some other issue. How do students seem to take to not having cell phones?
Additionally, we discuss the impacts that zero tolerance policies can play and if it impacts some of our students with the most needs. Please share out to us with your own stories and experiences. And thank...
2024-09-0823 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaNSCA Book Club - The Anxious GenerationWelcome back to the School Counseling in Nebraska podcast. We are starting off season 3 with a bang, starting back up our NSCA Book Club with Jonathan Haidt's new novel "The Anxious Generation." Join Jake and Loni as they discuss the themes of the book, as well as addressing the great re-wiring of childhood that has left our schools and students processing how to best serve our communities.
We are so excited for you to join us. In two weeks we will come back with another episode detailing cell phone bans, something that The Anxious Generation touches on...
2024-08-2726 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaBook Club Final Episode: Hope RisingJoin Jake and Loni as they wrap up the first ever @NSCApod Book Club with the final chapters of Hope Rising. Listen as they go through 15 tips and tricks to incorporate hope and increase hope scores in students and colleagues for educators everywhere.
Don't forget to join us Thursday, May 23rd LIVE Zoom NSCA discussion happy hour! Time TBD
2024-05-0640 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaASCA Position Statements - Where to find and how to use.This week Jake welcomes guest Rachel Catlett - former NSCA School Counselor of the Year, current NSCA Governing Board President, and current Director of School Counseling at Doane University.
Listen to Rachel and Jake talk about why school counselors should be using the ASCA Position Statements, where to find them, and how they are created.
2024-04-2114 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaBreaking The Cycle of Reactive School Counseling Practices: Hatching ResultsLet's talk about Breaking The Cycle of Reactive School Counseling Practices: Hatching Results. Mindi and Angie join us on School Counseling in Nebraska to prep for their Keynote presentation at the Nebraska School Counselors Elementary Conference coming up!
The NSCA Elementary School Counselor Conference is just over a week away. It will be held on Friday, March 22nd at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center in Nebraska City. Come enjoy a relaxing day full of networking, learning and shopping for Elementary specific books, fidgets, brain tools, puppets and more. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT today so r...
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NSCA’s Coaching PodcastKenna Smoak-Minnici - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 21Get to know the 2024 NSCA Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Kenna Smoak-Minnici. After accepting her award at the 2024 Coaches Conference, she connects with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the unique coaching rigors at the prestigious military academy, Army West Point. The episode goes beyond the demands of sport-specific training to developing student-athletes and leaders for sustained success in the military. Smoak-Minnici highlights the role of family along her journey as an athlete and strength and conditioning coach, as well as the importance of always pushing yourself to go beyond the...
2024-03-0800 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaHope Rising @NSCApod Book Club Chapters 1-8 DiscussionHope Rising by Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman. “Hope is measurable. Hope is malleable. Hope changes lives. Hope Rising provides a roadmap to measure hope in your life, assess what may have robbed you of the power of hope, and then provides strategies to increase hope.“To join the club grab your copy of Hope Rising and get ready for some great conversations led by @NSCApod School Counseling in Nebraska hosts Jake Wilems and Loni Watson.
Each month an episode will drop discussing chapters and how we can apply them to our daily lives and our ro...
2024-03-0340 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastJustin Loudon - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 20Have you ever considered getting a K-12 teaching license, with your CSCS, to gain employment as a high school strength and conditioning coach? Coach Justin Loudon serves as the Chair of the NSCA High School Coaches Professional Development Group (PDG). He shares PDG updates with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, including highlights from the 2024 NSCA Coaches Conference and direction for the future of high school coaching. Learn about the impact of school-based strength and conditioning beyond the weight room, and important benefits for students over their lifetime.
Connect with Justin on Instagram at: @co...
2024-02-2300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastJoey Greany - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 19Catch up on this presentation from the 2024 NSCA Coaches Conference with Major League Baseball (MLB) Tampa Bay Rays Strength and Conditioning Coach, Joey Greany. Greany takes NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, on a deep dive into plyometrics for a wide range of athletes. He also shares the importance of professional development for strength and conditioning coaches. Tune in to learn in-season training tips and how the NSCA inspired Greany’s path to the Big Leagues.
As mentioned in the episode, here is a link to learn more about the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PB...
2024-02-0900 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaAll About LB1322, a Pro-School Counselor BillWe have a special episode that our Nebraska School Counselor Association executive team wanted to jump on and speak directly to listeners. In this year’s Nebraska legislative session, a new bill, LB1322, has been introduced that directly speaks to our profession as school counselors. Executive Director of NSCA Doug Hauserman and Assistant Executive Director Katie Cameron will be discussing and going over the creation of this bill, its intent as a pro-school counseling piece of legislation, and some immediate action steps that should be taken regarding public comment down in Lincoln.
2024-02-0827 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaWE ARE STARTING A BOOK CLUB: First Book Announcement!The School Counseling in Nebraska Podcast is super excited to announce the BUILDING BETTER HUMANS BOOK CLUB! Our first book is announced in this podcast give it a listen and join us for our inaugural book club! We cannot wait to join with you in connection and develop personally and professionally along side the amazing School Counselors across the state of Nebraska and perhaps the country! Share with your colleagues, listen along, and let's build HOPE in a time where education definitely needs it! Check out the Nebraska School Counseling Facebook Page for more information and dates.
2024-02-0427 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastCatherine Wallace - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 18From tactical strength and conditioning to developing the skills to train a specialized group of football kickers, Catherine Wallace shares how growing up in a military family inspired her into coaching. In this episode, Wallace connects with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, on how to pursue a tactical coaching career in different branches of the military and public safety. She discusses how earning the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator® (TSAC-F®) certification led her to pursue the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®), and more ways that involvement with the NSCA has positioned her for career grow...
2024-01-2600 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastHannah Burkhart - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 17In this episode of the NSCA Coaching Podcast, we delve into one of the biggest topics in college sports today–Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Tune in to learn more about this game-changing development and its implications for college athletes. Hannah Burkhart, a graduate student in Sport Science and Coaching Education at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), shares her experience as a student-athlete and brand ambassador. Eric McMahon, the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, joins her in the discussion to unpack the details of NIL policies, learn about the impact of social media on student-athletes, and uncover po...
2024-01-1200 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaBook, Podcast, and Media Recommendations from School Counseling in Nebraska!Jake and Loni take on part 2 of Unusual Professional Development from season 1. As avid readers, listeners, watchers and consumers of books, podcasts, and all things media - Jake and Loni give their most recent enjoyable recommendations right in time for the holiday break. Snuggle in with a new book and get ready for BIG things including a read-along/book study coming from School Counseling in Nebraska in the new year.
2023-12-2334 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastBrijesh Patel - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 16This episode of the NSCA’s Coaching Podcast features the 2024 NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Brijesh Patel. Patel shares decades of wisdom and experience with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, including valuable lessons to support a fulfilling strength and conditioning career and avoid coach burnout. Learn about the journey of the 2023 Quinnipiac University National Champions Men’s Ice Hockey Team from the strength and conditioning coach’s perspective. Patel explains how program resources and support from administration can make or break the success of a program. From lessons on mentorship to puttin...
2023-12-2200 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast – Special Episode – Behind the Scenes: NFL Combine Training and Performance in the Private Sector with Bryan McCallIn today's National Football League (NFL) world, teams are always on the lookout for the best talent. That is why strength and conditioning coaches are crucial in optimizing a prospect's value. This special episode of the NSCA Coaching Podcast features NFL Combine expert, Bryan McCall, sharing details of coaching process leading up to the event. The conversation includes co-hosts Eric McMahon, the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, and Gatorade Team Sports Manager, Jon Jost. You will hear Coach McCall credit Coach Jost as an early career mentor and emphasize the importance of mentorship for all coaches. Learn how to make a...
2023-12-0800 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaFinding Your FearlessGeoff Heckman is a school counselor and counseling department chair at Platte County High School in Platte City, MO, an ASCA RAMP school, and an adjunct instructor for Missouri Baptist University. He has been a school counselor for 20 years counseling at both the middle and high school levels. He is a Past President for the Missouri School Counselor Association and was selected as Missouri's School Counselor of the Year in 2017, and was an ASCA School Counselor of the Year Finalist in 2018. Most recently he served on the ASCA Board of Directors and was the 2022-23 Board Chair. This podcast will...
2023-11-2828 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastCarissa Gump - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 15This episode of the NSCA Coaching Podcast presents drug testing and anti-doping initiatives in elite sport. Team USA 2008 Olympian, Carissa Gump, discusses how her journey as an international level weightlifter led to her becoming an ambassador for fair competition. Gump shares lessons from overcoming a career-threatening injury prior to the 2008 Olympics, with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, and how a passion for supporting athletes has fueled her career as a sport business executive. Learn about opportunities that the NSCA Foundation has for aspiring strength and conditioning professionals, and how the NSCA Foundation serves to promote...
2023-11-2200 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaTime TriageTime Triage - How do you triage your time as a school counselor? Do you ever feel guilty when you don't get to that "to do list", are you having a hard time deciding what needs to be done first? Social-emotional toll of deciding what is the most important of all the tasks can be real! Listen as Loni talks with NSCA Assistant Director and long-time OPS school counselor Katie Cameron as they discuss how to manage the emotional labor that comes with managing time with a 300+ student caseload. Katie also shares tips and tricks for documenting time and...
2023-11-0231 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastKevin Neeld - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 11Kevin Neeld, Head Performance Coach of the Boston Bruins National Hockey League (NHL) team, joins the NSCA Coaching Podcast to share about strength and conditioning practices in the NHL. Neeld connects with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, on his path to working in professional hockey, the involvement of strength and conditioning at the annual NHL Draft Combine, and the partnership between the Strength and Conditioning Association of Professional Hockey (SCAPH) and the NSCA. The discussion includes perspectives for aspiring coaches about working in professional hockey, on-ice and off-ice training, and the recent growth of performance...
2023-09-2200 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNicole Fowler - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 10This episode of the NSCA Coaching Podcast features Nicole Fowler, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Phillips Exeter Academy. Fowler connects with the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Staff, Eric McMahon and Kevin Gregory, about transitioning from collegiate coaching, at Merrimack University and the University of Denver, to now working in a high school. Learn what it means to be “unembarassable” in your coaching and how that helps your strength and conditioning program. The impact of the high school strength and conditioning coach extends far beyond weight room in this episode. Tune in to learn more about programming for...
2023-09-0800 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaUnusual Professional DevelopmentListen as school counselors Jake and Loni rapid-fire five of their most recent favorite reads, listens, and maybe even a watch or two. If you are in need of a good book or podcast that not only engrosses your attention and fills your cup, but leaves you thinking about your job in a more compassionate way - you are not going to want to miss this episode!
2023-09-0530 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast – Special Episode – Team Builder, Leadership Developer, and Master Motivator with Jeff “Maddog” MaddenLegendary strength and conditioning coach Jeff “Maddog” Madden sits down with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, and Gatorade Team Sports Manager, Jon Jost, to share stories and lessons from an over four-decade collegiate coaching career. This Gatorade Performance Partner collaboration episode of the NSCA Coaching Podcast emphasizes the vital role of the strength and conditioning coach as a team builder, leadership developer, and master motivator for student-athletes. Coach Madden takes us on his journey from the early days of being a strength and conditioning coach to today, discussing some major influencers in the profession and trai...
2023-08-1800 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastJessica Burke - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 8Jessica Burke is an experienced collegiate strength and conditioning coach, most recently at Penn State University, as well as a personal trainer. She joins the NSCA Coaching Podcast with a unique perspective on the state of the strength and conditioning profession. Burke shares her professional path with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, including rewarding work as a personal trainer outside of her responsibilities on campus. This episode explores the value of work-life balance across the coaching profession. Should we debunk the “hustle culture” model of the strength and conditioning coach lifestyle? Listen to learn about this...
2023-07-2800 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastAdam Parr - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 7Learn about expanding developmental pathways and career opportunities within Major League Soccer (MLS) in this episode of the NSCA Coaching Podcast. The Charlotte FC Head of Performance, Adam Parr, shares his experience with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, including the key relationships between strength and conditioning coaches, sport scientists, and international influences on the growth of soccer within North America. As athletes today become more accustomed to data feedback on their performance, Parr explains the process of effectively embedding technology in the team setting. Listen in to learn more about how you can break into...
2023-07-0700 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastAshley Jackson - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 6It is time to catch up with 2019 NSCA Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Ashley Jackson, on her recent career move from the University of Michigan to Texas A&M, as the Assistant Director of Olympic Strength and Conditioning. Jackson talks with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about leadership pathways for coaches and how to gain professional opportunities, from mentorship to earning promotions and taking the next step in your career. This episode explains the importance of the assistant strength and conditioning coach role, not only as a career stepping-stone, but also as...
2023-06-2300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastKerry Harbor - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 5In this episode, we hear from Kerry Harbor, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Winston-Salem State University, on his experience at the 2023 NSCA Coaches Conference. Coach Harbor shares with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, unique aspects of serving student-athletes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II level. The discussion includes Coach Harbor’s early aspiration to become a physical therapist, to how a college football injury introduced him to the coaching profession. From teaching physical education classes to coaching in both high school and college, Coach Harbor reflects on recent growth and ar...
2023-06-0900 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastTara De Leon - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 4Meet Tara De Leon, a former collegiate strength and conditioning coach who now works as a personal trainer in Edgewater, MD. De Leon shares insight with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, and episode co-host, NSCA Personal Training Program Manager, Blake Brightwell, on alternate routes for strength and conditioning coaches through personal training, group fitness, and private sector coaching. This episode discusses the “coaching identity” as it exists and impacts coaches’ beliefs across various stages of professional development. With the growth of the strength and conditioning field, De Leon challenges us to expand our thinking and percep...
2023-05-2600 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastBrady Howe - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 3As performance staffs grow and develop, professional athletes today have a broad array of services and expertise available to them in the locker room and around competition. This episode features the Vice President of Health and Performance for the National Basketball Association (NBA) Phoenix Suns, Brady Howe. Howe tells Eric McMahon, the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, how humble beginnings as an NBA Developmental League athletic trainer contributed to his current performance-first mindset for leading a multifaceted health and performance department. Topics include often misunderstood developmental factors for training elite athletes and advice for how to serve...
2023-05-1200 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastCaitlin Quinn - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 2In this episode, we catch up with 2014 NSCA Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Caitlin Quinn, about her current position at Toyota Racing. Quinn shares her path from working for over a decade in collegiate athletics at Florida State University to taking a leap into unfamiliar territory in National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon. Learn about her needs analysis for working with youth developmental drivers, as well as physiological, behavioral, and nutritional factors that impact racing performance. This episode shares an alternative view on...
2023-04-2800 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaStudent Mental Health with Betty WhiteBetty White is coming back to Nebraska and the NSCA Elementary School Counselor Conference due to popular demand. Her previous presentation at the Elementary School Counselor Conference was energizing, engaging and sent attendees home with practical ideas to implement immediately in their schools. Her topic will focus on elementary student mental health with special emphasis on Tier 1 supports as a way to prevent mental health challenges.
2023-04-2323 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastBill Foran - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 1Veteran Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Bill Foran, joins the NSCA Coaching Podcast and reflects on a more than four-decade coaching career. Foran discusses his early beginnings teaching elementary school physical education, with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager Eric McMahon, and what led him towards pursuing collegiate and professional sports strength and conditioning. Foran shares stories of resourcefulness from the early days, before the strength and conditioning field was formally defined, up to more recent years using sport science technology and foundational core principles to inform training practices...
2023-04-1400 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 22: Matt KrauseCoaching careers have chapters. Whether moving from one position to the next, or one area of the profession to another, veteran strength and conditioning coach, Matt Krause, understands this journey well. Krause was the 2018 NSCA Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year with an over 20-year career working in Major League Baseball. He shares his path from professional sports to today, working as the Health and Performance Manager in the Pasco County Sheriff’s Department, with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon. This episode includes insights for developing effective strength and conditioning programs across sport an...
2023-03-2400 minSchool Counseling in NebraskaKara Hahn: 2023 Nebraska School Counselor of the YearYou may remember that in the fall, Mrs. Hahn was named the Elementary School Counselor of the year for the Nebraska School Counselor Association (NSCA). Along with a plaque and a $200 stipend, this award allowed her to be entered as a candidate for the 2023 overall Nebraska School counselor of the year. At a celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska, last night, Thursday, February 23, 2023, Mrs. Hahn was selected as the 2023 Nebraska School Counselor of The Year.
To say we are elated for Mrs. Hahn is a complete understatement.
Dr. Rhodes describes Mrs. Hahn as an invaluable North Platte...
2023-03-0622 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 20: Gary CalcagnoHear from the 2023 NSCA Assistant College Coach of the Year, Gary Calcagno, from Oklahoma State University. In this episode, Calcagno shares highlights from a more than 30-year strength and conditioning career and how being resourceful as a once aspiring coach prepared him for lasting professional success with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon. Calcagno also discusses his long history with the NSCA, recent areas of progress across the profession, and the role of quality leadership in managing a successful strength and conditioning program.
You can reach Gary by email at gary.calcagno@okstate.edu...
2023-02-2400 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 17: Corliss FingersThis episode features Corliss Fingers, the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Bethune-Cookman University. She talks with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about her journey in a predominantly male strength and conditioning profession. This episode speaks to the value of a strength and conditioning coach at the college level, as Fingers shares about preparing athletes in the extreme heat and humidity of Florida during pre-season football. She also recaps her presentation at the 2022 NSCA National Conference in New Orleans, LA, discussing representation around diversity, equity, and inclusion for athletes and coaches. You can rea...
2023-01-1300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 16: Mary Beth GeorgeLearn about advocacy topics for collegiate strength and conditioning coaches, and the commitment of the NSCA to provide professional development resources in support of the field. This episode features Mary Beth George, the Chair of the NSCA College Coaches Professional Development Group (PDG). She shares her story in the profession with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Manager, Eric McMahon, including key insights on the NSCA’s ongoing efforts to support athlete wellness and safety, and personal perspectives on being a strength and conditioning coach as a parent. Tune in for an early listen of areas that will be discussed at...
2022-12-0900 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 15: Meg StoneHear from two-time Olympian, Meg Stone, the first female strength and conditioning coach to head both men’s and women’s strength programs at a major American university. Stone shares her story from being an elite discus thrower towards an unexpected coaching career, with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Manager, Eric McMahon. She discusses what she believes needs to change to further the strength and conditioning field in support of athlete health and safety. Stone also tells us about what makes the Sport Science Program at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) so unique and beneficial for students.
The e...
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NSCA Bi-Monthly PodcastNSCA's Early Childhood Week Podcast, Nov 16, 2022 - Interview with Amber DalbyThis week's podcast is a spotlight on Early Childhood Week, from November 14 to the 20th. For the occasion, we interviewed Amber Dalby, the NSCA's Community Coordinator in the MRC of Sept-Rivières. She showcases our ealry childhood activities going on in the community.
2022-11-1616 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast Special Episode – The Importance of Mentorship and Mental Health with Connor Agnew and Scott CaulfieldConnor Agnew, Director of Basketball Performance at Appalachian State University, and Scott Caulfield, Director of Strength and Conditioning at Norwich University, joins the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon on this Gatorade Performance Partner Special Episode, highlighting “The Importance of Mentorship and Mental Health” in strength and conditioning. The discussion emphasizes the need for coaches to cope with adversity and rely on trusted mentors along their professional journey.
Connect with Connor on Instagram: @strengthcoachconnor or Twitter: @CoachConnorSC | Connect with Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfield or Twitter: @scottcaulfield | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs | To learn more and...
2022-09-2300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 11: Ashley JonesHear from a more than 30-year strength and conditioning coaching veteran in the sport of rugby, Ashley Jones. He talks to NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his progression in the field, beginning in 1988 to his current roles as part of the NSCA Rugby Special Interest Group, Awards and Honors Committee, and Certification Committee. Jones provides insight on the important roles of NSCA Committees in supporting the integrity of the coaching profession. Learn more about the expanded roles of strength and conditioning coaches in non-mainstream sports, like Rugby in North America, while also helping to...
2022-09-1100 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 10: Heidi CampoLearn about the new NSCA Strongman Special Interest Group (SIG) from strength and conditioning coach, Heidi Campo. Campo talks with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about her path in strength and conditioning that ran from bodybuilding and powerlifting to becoming a strongman competitor. Campo discusses her experiences spending the winter in Iceland at the “Nest of Giants” with four-time World’s Strongest Man, Magnus Ver Magnusson, and how camaraderie in the sport ignited an even stronger passion for her work as a coach. This episode also discusses how strongman is not just for elite competitors, and ho...
2022-08-2600 min
NSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 9: Lacey JahnHear from Lacey Jahn, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the United States Marine Corps East School of Infantry. Jahn shares her unusual path into strength and conditioning with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, including stops in curriculum development and working as a lifeguard. Learn more about tactical strength and conditioning jobs, athletic qualities as they relate tactical performance in the military, and the how to approach attending strength and conditioning education events as a young coach.
You can reach out to Lacey on Instagram: @laceylyrla | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter...
2022-08-1400 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 5: Jonathon WeakleyConnect with a young researcher and coach on exploring strength and power topics within elite sport, including a deep dive into velocity-based training. This episode features Dr. Jonathon Weakley, of Australian Catholic University and Leeds Beckett University, discussing his path from growing up in New Zealand, working and studying in the United Kingdom, and performing coaching-centric research with athletes in Australia. Listen in as “Jono” connects with Eric McMahon, the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, on uses of weight room technology, providing appropriate coaching feedback to support athletic performance, and the global strength and conditioning and sport scie...
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NSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 119: Dan DalrympleHear from 2022 NSCA Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Dan Dalrymple. Dalrymple shares insight, advice, and comparisons on working with players at the college and professional levels. He also mentions his special career connection with 2022 NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Coach, Liane Blyn. Tune in as Dalrymple talks to NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about professional development for coaches, and how the NSCA played a valuable role throughout his career development.
Connect with Dan on Instagram: @dan_dalrymple | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“I always...
2022-03-1100 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 117: Dr. John McMahonTake a deep dive into force plate research and trends with “Force Plate Coach”, Dr. John McMahon from the University of Salford in England. In this episode, John discusses his path from Royal Marine Commando into strength and conditioning and biomechanics teaching and research. Listen in as John connects with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, on the past, present, and future of force plates in sport and the ways we can improve our testing and evaluation of athletes.
This episode mentions the following paper from NSCA’s Strength and Conditioning Journal: McMahon, JJ, Suchomel...
2022-02-1100 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 116: Donnie MaibThis episode recaps one of the sessions from the 2022 NSCA Coaches Conference in San Antonio, TX. Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at the University of Texas, Donnie Maib, discusses “the Golden Connection” as it relates to working with rotational athletes. Tune in as Coach Maib shares stories with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, on lessons learned from a 27-year collegiate strength and conditioning career, including paths for aspiring coaching, being a good father and husband, and areas of the field he sees on the near horizon. Find Donnie on Instagram...
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NSCA Bi-Monthly PodcastNSCA Podcast October 8th 2021In this podcast we interview Helene Lejeune, Immigration Agent at Alpha LIra in Sept-Iles followed by community events and services.
2021-10-0810 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 105: Dr. Lorena Torres RondaDr. Lorena Torres Ronda, co-editor of the new NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science textbook, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about creating the textbook and how the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist® (CPSS®) certification will benefit the field. Topics under discussion include the use of technology in sport and the specific role that strength coaches play in supporting better performance and recovery decisions.
Find Dr. Lorena Torres Ronda on Twitter: @lorenatorres07 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“And I always explain innovation like technology are very...
2021-07-1600 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 100: Molly Binetti and Scott CaulfieldMolly Binetti, Women’s Basketball Performance Coach for the University of South Carolina, and return co-host for the 100th episode of the NSCA Coaching Podcast, Scott Caulfield, Director of Strength and Conditioning for Colorado College, talk to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about coaching philosophy. Topics under discussion include navigating strength and conditioning careers, creating value, and building a better weight room environment for athletes.
Find Molly on Twitter: @CoachBinetti or Instagram: @mbinetti22 | Find Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfield | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“And then each y...
2021-04-2300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 97: Jason Soileau & Mandy NiceNSCA Tactical Program Managers, Jason Soileau (Military) and Mandy Nice (Public Safety), talk to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about supporting those in the tactical professions over the course of their careers. Topics under discussion include the U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program and developing a new tactical strength and conditioning program tool kit for public safety agencies.
Find Jason and Mandy on Facebook: NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning SIG | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“And H2F is an acronym for...
2021-03-1200 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 94: Andrew StocksAndy Stocks, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Augustana University and recently named NSCA Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about persevering as a young coach in a tough career field. Topics under discussion include how his weightlifting and powerlifting background help him program for student-athletes and what he envisions his future as a head coach might look like someday.
Find Andy on Instagram: @stocksthestrengthcoach or @augiestrength and Twitter: @augiestrength | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“I thin...
2021-01-2900 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 92: Daniel JahnDan Jahn, the owner of Maximum Sports Conditioning, talks to NSCA’s Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about cultural awareness for strength and conditioning coaches. Jahn discusses recent racial incidences related to coaches and athletes, and suggests ways that coaches and administrators can do better in promoting positive conversations around these difficult topics. Jahn also shares his experience as a private strength and conditioning business owner in the greater Seattle area and perspectives on being a well-rounded coach and mentor.
Find Dan on Instagram: @daniel_jahn and follow the NSCA Diversity and Inclusion Committee on Facebo...
2020-12-1800 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 91: Dr. Tim SuchomelDr. Tim Suchomel, Assistant Professor at Carroll University and Wisconsin State Director for the NSCA, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the emerging role of sport science in strength and conditioning. Topics under discussion include Suchomel’s growing involvement with the NSCA, as well as weightlifting derivatives and their benefits for more individualized performance adaptations.
Find Dr. Suchomel on Twitter: @DrTSuchomel or Instagram: @drtsuchomel or NSCA Sport Science and Performance Technology Special Interest Group | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“I think everyone's starting to real...
2020-12-0400 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 86: Brice LongBrice Long, Director of Human Performance Experience at O2X, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about O2X’s holistic approach for fire, police, military, and federal agencies. Topics under discussion include the value of training as a firefighter, physical tests and assessments in the National Guard, and being diverse in your skill sets as a coach.
Find Brice on Instagram: @o2xhumanperformance or Twitter: @o2xhp | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“Athletes, even athletes that have long careers don't even come close to the continued oper...
2020-09-1100 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 85: Richard HowellRichard Howell, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Indianapolis Colts National Football League (NFL) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his impressive 21 years with the organization. Topics under discussion include going from pre-medical to strength coach, building relationships with athletes and staff members, and how technology provides hard numbers for sport coaches to understand stress management.
Connect with Richard through email: Richard.howell@colts.nfl.net | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“…that's the biggest thing in our business. You got to have a relationship with...
2020-08-2800 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 84: Dr. Chris MorrisChris Morris, Director or Performance Science at the University of Kentucky, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the importance of capturing athlete readiness through data and technology. Topics under discussion include Dr. Morris’s time as a University of Kentucky football player turned PhD student, how sports science is critical to understanding athlete’s capacities on a much deeper view, and developing interpersonal relationships with athletes to create trust and buy-in.
Find Dr. Morris on Twitter: @CMorrisPhD | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“It's a very nice pretty...
2020-08-1400 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 83: Dr. Trent LawtonDr. Trent Lawton, Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist with High Performance Sport New Zealand, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about coaching the athletes of the New Zealand National Rowing Team. Topics under discussion include the balance of coaching the individual versus the team, constantly chasing knowledge in the field, and efforts to push forward through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Find Trent on Twitter: @Chad_Bling | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“It's not important to have the ability to run 9.7 for 100, but to actually do that 28 times in so...
2020-07-2400 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 82: Brett BartholomewBrett Bartholomew, keynote speaker, performance coach and consultant, best-selling author, and Founder of Art of Coaching™, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the importance of communication as a foundation of coaching, understanding the messy realities of leadership, and how reflection can help the profession grow.
Find Brett on Instagram: @coach_brettb or Twitter: @Coach_BrettB | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“So that's what we focus on-- the messy realities of coaching, leadership, and the fact that it's much deeper than we've been led to believe.” 3:36
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2020-07-1000 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 81: Long-Term Athlete Development with Joe Eisenmann, Rick Howard, and Tony MorenoThe NSCA Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) Special Interest Group (SIG) Executive Council Members, Joe Eisenmann, Rick Howard, and Tony Moreno, sit down with the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, to discuss LTAD as a framework for the field of strength and conditioning, and the importance of establishing physical literacy in athletes.
Find the Long-Term Athletic Development Special Interest Group on Facebook: NSCA Long-Term Athletic Development SIG | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow NotesFrom NSCA's Coaching Podcast Production Team: The NSCA Coaching Podcast strives for the utmost quality in producing each...
2020-06-2600 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 80: Mary Kate and Adam FeitMary Kate Feit, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College, and Adam Feit, Coordinator of Physical and Mental Performance at Springfield College and Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition at Precision Nutrition, talk to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about being a married couple in the world of strength and conditioning. Topics under discussion include the unique positions they hold at Springfield College, how becoming parents has changed their perspective on coaching, and why diversity is so important for the future of the field.
Connect with Mary Kate via email: mfeit...
2020-06-1200 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 79: Dr. Paul ComfortPaul Comfort, program leader for the Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his desire to continuously learn through practical application and research in the field. Topics under discussion include creating the post graduate program for the University of Salford, being a founding member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), and the complexities of technology in the weight room.
Find Paul on Twitter: @PaulComfort1975 or Instagram: @PaulComfort1975 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“Find...
2020-05-2900 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 78: Adam Fletcher and Coaches vs. COVID-19Adam Fletcher, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for men’s basketball at the University of Illinois, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the impact of the Coaches vs. COVID-19 webinars to support the service community and build the strength and conditioning community. Topics under discussion include his journey from an accounting major to strength coach, how vital it is to get to know the sport coaches, and how he seeks to be a positive role model as he works alongside his wife.
Find Adam on Twitter: @Adam_Fletcher41 or Instagram: @coach_fletch | Find Er...
2020-05-1500 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 77: Adam RossAdam Ross, Chair of and an Assistant Professor within the Kinesiology Department at Dallas Baptist University, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his unique dual role of strength coach and professor at the university. Topics under discussion include the NSCA Special Interest Groups (SIGs), building trust with athletes and students, and how his mentors and children have shaped his perspective of the field.
Find Adam on Facebook: NSCA Baseball SIG or via Email: adamr@dbu.edu| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“But in order to create a...
2020-05-0100 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 76: Casey KramerCasey Kramer, Assistant Strength Coach for the Chicago Bears National Football League (NFL) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about working with tactical, Olympic sport, and professional football athletes. Topics under discussion include advice for young coaches, scheduling strength and conditioning sessions in the NFL calendar, and different qualities coaches should seek to have outside of the weight room.
Find Casey on Instagram: @caseykramer12| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“We have, you know, total access. So the guys are eating in our complex. We have the da...
2020-04-2400 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 75: Brian BuckBrian Buck, Director of Sports at Sparta Science, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the new roles that data and technology are playing in the weight room. Topics under discussion include what young coaches should know getting into the field of strength and conditioning and the importance of building relationships and developing people.
Find Brian on Twitter: @brianbuck6 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscsShow Notes“So what makes a good strength coach, and people touch on it a lot, is being able to have conversations with these guys. Do...
2020-04-1000 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 74: Eric McMahon and Nate PalinIn this special Season 4 podcast kick-off, NSCA’s Tactical Program Manager, Nate Palin, introduces the new NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon. McMahon discusses how he got into strength and conditioning, transitioning into new roles and the challenges it brings, and the direction that he wants to bring the NSCA with this new position as a bridge between strength coaches and the organization.
Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs | Find Nate on Instagram: @natepalinShow Notes“…the relationships and networking is a huge part of our profession, and I think the NSCA that's our ro...
2020-03-2700 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 73: Jeff ConnorsJeff Connors, who retired after a staggering 31-year collegiate coaching career, talks to the former NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about being a servant to athletes and contributing to their lives. Topics under discussion include “surviving” head coaching changes, learning from others in the field, and using his coaching experiences to write books.Show Notes“I've been always trying to learn, and I've always tried to attach myself, or fly across country and find people smarter than me, which is not real hard to do. So that's how I endeavored to become smarter, is by ass...
2020-03-1600 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 72: Antonio SquillanteAntonio Squillante, a PhD candidate at the University of Southern California (USC) and the Weightlifting Special Interest Group (SIG) chair, talks to the former NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about using weightlifting, not just the sport, as a means to build strength and power in athletes from the platform to the field. Topics under discussion include being involved with the NSCA through leading the Weightlifting SIG and teaching Exam Prep classes, moving from Italy to pursue his dream of coaching, and going back to school for his PhD.
Find Antonio on Facebook: NSCA CSCS...
2020-02-2200 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 69: Molly GalbraithMolly Galbraith, Woman-in-Charge at Girls Gone Strong, talks to the former NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the history of bringing Girls Gone Strong to fruition and filling the void of fitness information geared towards women. Topics under discussion include getting involved with the fitness industry and the NSCA, how to better coach women in a fitness setting, and creating educational content to support those who want to learn more.
Find Molly on Instagram: @themollygalbraith or @thegirlsgonestrongShow Notes“It's time that more women rise up in the field of strength and co...
2020-01-1300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 66: Mike HillMike Hill, Associate Athletics Director of Sports Performance at Georgetown University, talks to the former NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his journey from volunteer intern to director at Georgetown. Topics under discussion include being an integral, “off the bench” part of a team, what he looks for in new interns or new hires, and continuing education through reading and being a part of the NSCA’s Exam Development Committee.
Find Mike on Instagram: @license_2_hill Show Notes“But a lot of the—it’s sports. A lot of the athletes now, they just wa...
2019-11-2500 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Special Edition: Heat Injury - Korey Stringer InstituteCourteney Benjamin and Yasuki Sekiguchi, from the Korey Stringer Institute, talk to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about preventing sudden death in the heat and how coaches can plan ahead, create, and respond with an emergency action plan.
Find the Korey Stringer Institute on Twitter: @K_S_Institute | Find Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfieldShow Notes“But I think you know, as we all know, sometimes in the high school setting or in other settings, the athletic trainers just can't physically can't be everywhere. So at least having coaches that are site th...
2019-08-1300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 57: Eric McMahonEric McMahon, Assistant MLB Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball (MLB) team, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his path to becoming an assistant strength and conditioning coach in MLB. Topics under discussion include utilizing the NSCA in helping his career development, velocity-based training, and managing a wide range of player profiles in the MLB.
Find Eric McMahon on Twitter: @EricMcMahonCSCS or @rangerstrength and on Instagram: @rangerstrength | Find Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfieldShow Notes“I’m very thankful for the NSCA and my career.” 3:45
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2019-07-0800 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 56: Roger MarandinoRoger Marandino, Director of Research at Catapult, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his experiences as a strength coach at the youth, collegiate, and National Football League (NFL) level. Topics under discussion include the struggles he faced as a young coach, his advice for making a big impact on a small budget, interviewing skills, and the new opportunities arising in the strength and conditioning profession.
Find Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfieldShow Notes
“But I remember getting my first NSCA journal and I just said, you know, hey, I could re...
2019-06-2400 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 54: Patrick McHenryPatrick McHenry, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Castle View High School in Castle Rock, CO, and member of the NSCA Board of Directors, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about high school strength and conditioning and his growth in the NSCA from a volunteer to an NSCA Board Member.
Connect with Patrick on Twitter: @strengthcentral and Instagram: @ptmchenry | Find Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfield and Twitter: @scottcaulfieldShow Notes“What is the need for strength in your sport?” 7:22
“I’m a part of everybody’s team.” 10:43
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2019-05-2700 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 50: Dr. Brian Schilling and Dr. Andy GalpinDr. Brian Shilling, Chair of the Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences at UNLV and former President of NSCA Foundation, and Dr. Andy Galpin, Professor in the Center for Sport Performance in charge of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Lab at California State University, Fullerton talk to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the University programs that they work for, their involvement in research, and the and process of grants for strength and conditioning coaches.
Follow Andy Galpin on Twitter: @DrAndyGalpin | Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfield
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2019-03-2500 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 43: Greg HaffGreg Haff, former President of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), current course coordinator for post graduate studies in strength and conditioning at Edith Cowan University, and Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, talks to the NSCA’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his journey through strength and conditioning and his efforts to progress the field during his time as president of the NSCA. Topics under discussion include: his years being NSCA Board of Director President, the future of the profession, how he got involved in the NSCA, key traits of...
2018-12-1000 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 42: Ashley Jackson, Nicole Dabbs, Kourtney ThomasAshley Jackson, Nicole Dabbs, and Kourtney Thomas have been very influential in each of their careers in the field of strength and conditioning and are a part of the executive council of the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) Women’s Committee. They talk with NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about their journey in the field of strength and conditioning and how to teach and influence future coaches. Topics under discussion include: internships, experience, networking, mentorship, and current/ future roles of women in strength and conditioning.
Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfieldShow Notes ...
2018-11-2600 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast Episode 40: Joe Kenn BonusJoe Kenn, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Panthers, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about… well… a little bit of everything. This is bonus audio from NSCA's Coaching Podcast Episode 40 with Joe Kenn. Enjoy!
2018-10-2200 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 39: Matt KrauseMatt Krause, NSCA 2018 Professional Strength Coach of the Year and Director of Strength and Conditioning for the New York Yankees Major League Baseball (MLB) team, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about what he looks for in the hiring process, his path through strength and conditioning and the different jobs he had, and his involvement in the creation of the Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) program.Show Notes “I want to make sure I am finding strength coaches that want my job. I want someone who wants to progress through the pr...
2018-10-0800 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 35: Darnell ClarkDarnell Clark, Director of Strength and Conditioning at Charlotte Country Day School in Charlotte, NC, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his path to becoming a high school strength and conditioning coach, the structure of his high school (Charlotte Country Day) strength and conditioning program, and giving back to the industry.Darnell Clark, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, has been the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Charlotte Country Day School (CCDS) in Charlotte, NC since 2004. In this role, Clark and his staff are responsible for the daily development and systematic implementation...
2018-08-1300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 33: Steve RasselSteve Rassel, Associate Athletic Director and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Webber International University, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how to develop staff and interns to help them be successful coaches, and about work-life balance.
Stephen Rassel, CSCS,*D, RSCC has served at Webber International University since 2009, and is currently the Associate Athletic Director and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Prior to that, Rassel’s career began with the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball (MLB) team, followed by a stint with the Chicago Cubs MLB team. Rassel has sp...
2018-07-0600 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 30: Maura BerganMaura Bergan, Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sports Studies at Springfield College, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about social media in the exercise science field, key career decisions, and qualities and values that help you as a coach.Maura Bergan, PhD, CSCS, is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Bergan completed her Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning and a PhD in Physical Education at Springfield College. During her graduate studies, she served as a Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant. Additionally, sh...
2018-05-2700 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 28: Matt NeinMatthew Nein, Head Sports Performance Coach for Salisbury University, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about receiving the NSCA Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year award, personal and program values, and mental toughness.
As the Coordinator of Sports Performance at Salisbury University, Matthew Nein, CSCS, RSCC*D, oversees the training programs of 21 varsity teams, three graduate assistants, and an intern and volunteer staff of about 15. During his tenure, Nein has had the opportunity to work with 12 National Championship teams, eight individual National Championship athletes, and over 300 All-Americans. He has been certified as...
2018-04-2300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 26: Kevin CroninKevin Cronin, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado College, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his career path, sources of quality information on social media, and the realities of working at a college that has both Division I and Division III sports.Kevin Cronin, MS, CSCS,*D, has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado College since 2012, where he oversees the strength and conditioning programs for all 17 varsity sports and 330 student athletes. Previously, Cronin served as the Assistant Strength Coach, Performance Center Coordinator, and Education Coordinator for the...
2018-03-2500 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 22: Joel RaetherJoel Raether, owner of Authentic Performance in Denver, CO, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how to get started and then progress as a strength and conditioning professional. Early on, it takes plenty of long hard hours to get to a high level in this profession, but as you find your way, you must find a balance between work and life. Developing relationships is the biggest part of moving forward and being successful with high level athletes.Joel Raether, MAEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, serves as the Director of Sport Performance...
2018-01-1900 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 21: Lawrence HerreraLawrence Herrera, owner and founder of LH Performance, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how strong is strong enough, keeping the training simple, and relating to athletes and coaches.Lawrence Herrera, CSCS, has been a strength and conditioning coach since 2003 and is the co-owner and founder of The Performance Ranch in Albuquerque, NM, and he is also the NSCA State Director for New Mexico. Over the last decade, Herrera has worked with professional endurance athletes, National Football League (NFL) players, United States national team athletes, collegiate athletes, and some of the...
2018-01-0800 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 20: Michael DoscherMichael Doscher from Valdosta State University talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how to thrive for many years at one institution and work well with those around you, as well as how strength coaches should be evaluated.Michael Doscher, CSCS, has served for 20-plus years as Speed, Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Valdosta State University. He has been honored for his work on several occasions, including in 2005, when he was named the College Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He followed that...
2017-12-2500 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 19: Boyd EpleyBoyd Epley, founder of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and one of the most decorated strength coaches of all time, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how the NSCA was founded, how Coach Epley talked Nebraska into letting him weight train all football athletes (most of whom never lifted before), and growing the profession for female strength and conditioning coaches.Boyd Epley, MEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, is the one of the most decorated strength coaches in history and is the recipient of the President’s Council on Fi...
2017-12-1100 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 18: Ashley JonesRugby strength and conditioning coach Ashley Jones talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about early involvement in the NSCA, working in professional sports, why it is important to write as a strength and conditioning coach, building your network, and avoiding burnout.Ashley Jones, MSc, CSCS, RSCC*E, is a rugby strength and conditioning coach who has worked with the elite of the game. He was involved with the physical preparation of the Canterbury Crusaders (Super Rugby competition), New Zealand All Blacks (New Zealand National Rugby Union), Australian Wallabies (Australian National Rugby Union...
2017-11-1700 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 16: Micah KurtzMicah Kurtz, Director of Strength and Conditioning at AC Flora High School talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about high school strength and conditioning, and how to break into the field.Micah Kurtz is in his eighth year as Director of Strength and Conditioning at AC Flora High School, which has won 14 state championships in the past five years, including the 2016 boy’s basketball and boy’s golf championships. He also serves as the Strength and Conditioning Consultant Coach to the nine-time high school basketball champion Oak Hill Academy. Kurtz was named the...
2017-10-2300 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 12: Katie FowlerKatie Fowler, from the University of South Carolina, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about being part of a National Championship team/culture, successful intern qualities, being a female strength and conditioning coach in a male dominated profession, and the influence of data in strength and conditioning.Katie Fowler, CSCS, is in her third season as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team. Prior to joining the University of South Carolina, she spent three seasons as the assistant director for basketball performance at the Un...
2017-08-2800 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 9: Bryan MannBryan Mann, from the University of Missouri, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the future of velocity-based training, work-life balance, and getting a PhD while being a full-time strength and conditioning coach.Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D, is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Director of Performance Research for Intercollegiate Athletics, and Director of Research for the University of Missouri-Human Performance Institute. He has been involved in strength and conditioning since 1999. He has experience working with athletes at all levels, including many Olympians and professional athletes. Mann earned his Doctorate...
2017-07-1000 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 8: Ron McKeeferyRon McKeefery, Vice President of Performance and Education for PLAE, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how he got started with the Iron Game Chalk Talk, his involvement with the NSCA, the value in attending and putting on events, the future of the profession, decision paralysis, and creating culture in the weight room.Ron McKeefery, MA, CSCS,*D is the Vice President of Performance and Education for PLAE and has been working as a strength and conditioning coach at the professional and collegiate level for over 20 years. McKeefery was named the...
2017-06-2100 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 6: Megan YoungMegan Young, Performance Coach at Auburn University, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the data revolution and combining science and coaching to validate the “coaching eye.” They also discuss the importance of your professional network, building a strong performance team, and the need to unify the profession.Megan Young, PhD, CSCS, RSCC, is a Performance Coach at Auburn University and does all performance training for the women’s soccer team there. She has presented multiple times for national organizations on a variety of topics, is a reviewer for The Journal of Streng...
2017-05-2200 minNSCA’s Coaching PodcastNSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 5: J. AggabaoJ. Aggabao, former Assistant Strength Coach for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL), talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about coaching in the NFL. Topics under discussion include getting a foot in the door in the NFL, what happens when your head coach gets let go, and misconceptions about being an NFL strength coach.J. Aggabao spent four seasons as the Assistant Strength Coach for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He interned as a Strength Coach at Washington State University prior to attending...
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