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Pursuit PE Podcast#16 – Strength & Speed Beyond the Weight Room: Engaging Parents & the CommunityA strong Strength & Speed program doesn’t just exist in the weight room—it needs visibility and support from parents, school staff, and the community. If they don’t understand the value, you’ll always be defending your approach. But when you actively engage and educate them, you turn them into advocates instead of skeptics.In this episode, we cover five key strategies to strengthen community buy-in, address concerns, and showcase the impact of Strength & Speed beyond athletics.Main Takeaways* Educate Parents on the ‘Why’ Behind Strength & Speed – Be proactive in explaining the benefits of tr...
2025-03-0208 min
Pursuit PE Podcast#15 – Strength & Speed Starts at the Top: Communicating with AdministratorsYour Strength & Speed program is only as strong as the support it gets from administrators. They control budgets, schedules, and resources—if they don’t see the value in what you’re doing, you’ll constantly be fighting an uphill battle. The best Strength & Speed programs don’t just succeed because of great training—they thrive because they have buy-in from leadership.In this episode, we break down the five key strategies to effectively communicate with administrators, earn trust, and secure long-term support for your program.Main Takeaways* Build Relationships, Not Just Proposals – Decisions aren...
2025-02-2607 min
Pursuit PE Podcast#14 – Effective Communication with Sport Coaches: Building Stronger Partnerships for Athlete SuccessYour Strength & Speed program is only as strong as the buy-in from sport coaches. Even the best-designed training plan won’t succeed if coaches don’t understand its value. In this episode, we break down the most effective ways to communicate, collaborate, and build trust with sport coaches so Strength & Speed training becomes an integrated part of their team’s success.Main Takeaways* Align Training with Sport Coaches’ Goals – Frame Strength & Speed training in a way that directly supports their team’s performance and success.* Make Training Adjustments Easy – Use flexible approaches like the Stoplight...
2025-02-2308 min
Pursuit PE Podcast#13 – Effective Communication with Athletes: Coaching Beyond the X’s and O’sIn this episode, we shift from programming and training mistakes to one of the most important—but often overlooked—aspects of coaching: effective communication. Even the best training plan falls short if you can’t connect with athletes, earn their trust, and create an environment where they want to work hard. This episode covers the most common communication mistakes coaches make—and how to fix them.Main Takeaways* Talking Too Much, Listening Too Little – Keep cues short and actionable. Less is more when giving feedback.* Lack of Individualized Communication – Every athlete responds differently. Adapt your s...
2025-02-1907 min
Pursuit PE Podcast#12 – Sport-Specific Training: What Actually Works vs. What’s a Waste of TimeIn this episode, we break down the myths and realities of sport-specific training. Should football players train differently than basketball players? How much sport-specific work actually helps? What’s useful, and what’s just a gimmick? We cut through the noise and focus on what truly develops better athletes.Main Takeaways* Over-Emphasizing Sport-Specific Lifts – Training movement patterns and athletic qualities is more effective than mimicking sport skills under load.* Training Athletes by Sport Instead of Individual Needs – A unified approach to Strength & Speed training builds better all-around athletes, with adjustments based on experience, not just...
2025-02-1409 min
Pursuit PE Podcast#11 – Fixing Speed Training: Why Most Schools Get It WrongIn this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood areas in high school Strength & Speed programs: Speed Training. Too many programs either neglect speed work entirely or train it ineffectively, leaving a huge gap in athletic development. This episode covers the most common mistakes coaches make with speed training—and how to fix them.Main Takeaways* Not Sprinting Year-Round – Speed is a skill that needs consistent training, just like strength. Sprinting should be part of every phase.* Using the Wrong Sprint Drills – Too much focus on technique drills, ladders, and slow-motion work i...
2025-02-1206 min
Pursuit PE Podcast#10 – Programming Pitfalls: What’s Missing from Your Training Plan?In this episode, we continue our series on Common Strength & Speed Coaching Mistakes by breaking down the most common programming pitfalls coaches make when structuring their training plans. Whether it's relying too much on strength without developing speed and power, mismanaging training loads, or overcomplicating workouts, this episode will help you refine your approach and build a better system.Main Takeaways* Over-Reliance on Strength Without Transfer to Speed & Power – Strength alone doesn’t make an athlete better. The key is applying force quickly through explosive work and sprinting.* Poor Load Management – Overtraining leads to bur...
2025-02-0808 min
Pursuit PE Podcast#9 – What Strength Coaches Get Wrong: Fixing the Most Common Program MistakesIn this episode, we kick off a new series on Common Strength & Speed Coaching Mistakes—why they happen, how they hold athletes back, and most importantly, how to fix them. Whether it’s overemphasizing strength, neglecting movement quality, or avoiding in-season training, this episode will help you identify gaps in your program and make the necessary adjustments.Main Takeaways* Prioritizing Strength Over Speed - Strength is important, but speed training often gets overlooked.* Poor Exercise Selection & Progressions - Lifting heavy doesn’t always translate to better movement on the field.* Neglecting Mobili...
2025-02-0406 min
Pursuit PE Podcast#1 - Welcome to Pursuit PEIn this first voiceover episode, I introduce what Pursuit PE is all about—why I’m here, what you can expect in future installments, and how this newsletter-turned-podcast aims to help PE teachers and coaches build stronger, faster, and more confident students.Main Takeaways* Meet Preston: Learn about my years of experience in high school PE and Strength & Speed coaching.* Why Pursuit PE: Understand the core mission—merging simple, effective methods with real-world insights so you can deliver engaging PE classes.* Who It’s For: Whether you’re a PE teacher, multi-spor...
2025-01-0203 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #188: Summer Camp Set Up Coach Preston Pedersen Mustang Strength & Speed Website Email - ppedersen@mvcsd.org Twitter (X) - CoachPedersenMV ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up wit...
2024-05-2536 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #187: In-Season Training Protocol Coach Preston Pedersen Mustang Strength & Speed Website Email - ppedersen@mvcsd.org Twitter (X) - CoachPedersenMV ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up wit...
2024-05-1826 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #186: Year-Round Strength & Speed Training Coach Preston Pedersen Year-Round Strength & Speed Training Mustang Strength & Speed Website Email - ppedersen@mvcsd.org Twitter (X) - CoachPedersenMV ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuil...
2024-05-1123 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #185: Leadership DevelopmentCoach Preston Pedersen Mustang Strength & Speed Website Email - ppedersen@mvcsd.org Twitter (X) - CoachPedersenMV ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! Plyomat This episode is brought to you by Plyomat. The Plyomat is a multi-faceted, jump testing mat that allows you to instantly receive ground contact times, jump height, and reactive strength measurements. One thing that is unique about the Plyomat is that it allows you to connect not just one, but multiple mats together, for use in multi-hurdle hops and bounds which not only gives it testing v...
2024-04-2739 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #179: Preston Pedersen - Pre-Game PrimersCoach Preston Pedersen Pre-Game Primer Guide Email - ppedersen@mvcsd.org Twitter (X) - CoachPedersenMV ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with cod...
2024-03-1653 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #172: Preston Pedersen - ConnectionCoach Preston Pedersen Email: ppedersen@mvcsd.org Links: @CoachPedersen Presentation: Connection ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up wi...
2024-01-2847 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #156: Season 4 Finale - Mark RaymondThis week we bring you audio of our great Keynote Speaker for the 2022 Big Time Strength and Football Clinic held this past January. Mr. Raymond reflects on lessons he has learned from his athletes, along a key idea he learned at a coaching conference. With this, he was able to add it to his coaching system and thus, help his athletes succeed. Enjoy! Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors TeamBuildr This episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr. TeamBuildr is THE software for strength and conditioning coaches. Join th...
2022-06-0326 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #154: Crew Chat - End of the School Year TrainingOn this installment of the Big Time Strength podcast, we are bringing you another crew chat. Catch up with Gage, Preston, Amanda and Miles as they break down End of the School Year Training. Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free AP...
2022-05-1847 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #150: Sam Schmitz - Simpson College (IA)Coach Sam Schmitz is currently in his 1st year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Simpson College in Indianola, IA. Prior to Simpson, he was the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Austin Peay State University. He also had brief stints at the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned his Masters degree. Coach Schmitz is a graduate of Central College and a native of Missouri Valley, IA. Sam Schmitz Contact Information: Twitter: @sam__schmitz Email: sam.schmitz@simpson.edu Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors Te...
2022-03-1543 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #147 - Kaitlyn Cunningham - Kent State University (OH)This week Amanda interviews Kaitlyn Cunningham the current Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Kent State University. She is responsible for Women's Soccer and Softball programs while assisting with all aspects of Football. Coach Cunningham is the former Director of Clemson Women's Basketball Strength and Conditioning from 2014-2021. This is a great show you will not want to miss! Kaitlyn Cunningham Contact Information: Email: kcunni35@kent.edu Email: cunningham.kaitlyn@gmail.com Twitter/IG: @k_cunningham32 Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors TeamBuildr T...
2022-02-151h 05
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #146: Crew ChatOn this installment of the Big Time Strength podcast, we are bringing you another crew chat. Catch up with Gage, Preston, Amanda and Miles as they recap the Big Time Strength and Football clinic that was held at Dassel-Cokato High School earlier this month. The crew also dives into "Fatigue vs Failure" and what KPI's they are tracking to assess the efficacy of their programs. Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the abi...
2022-02-0141 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #145: Greg Weno - Ankeny Centennial High School (IA)Coach Greg Weno of Ankeny Centennial High School in Iowa has a great episode if you have any questions please make sure to reach out to him! Coach Weno Contact Information: Email: gweno236@gmail.com Twitter: @CoachGWeno Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right no...
2022-01-2644 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #141: Zach Fears - Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityOn this weeks episode, Coach Zach Fears joins Miles to discuss his program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Coach Fears has been the Director of Sports Performance at Southeastern Oklahoma since January of 2019. He previously spent time at Lincoln University, Missouri Southern State University, North Carolina State University, Winona State University and Abilene Christian University. He currently is pursuing his doctorate in Strategic Leadership and on today's episode he dives into how he's using that knowledge to develop leadership qualities in the athletes he is working with at Southeastern Oklahoma. If you want to reach out and learn more fro...
2021-10-0654 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #140: Lessons from a first year Director of Athletic PerformanceIn this episode, Miles reflects back on the lessons learned in his first year as a Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College. He highlights a few of the things that he thinks he did well and also touches on a few areas he felt he missed on in year one and will look to improve upon in year two. Whether you are an assistant looking to move up into a director role in the near future, are currently getting started in a new director role, or have been leading your own department for years now, there something for ev...
2021-08-2427 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #138: Crew ChatOn this weeks episode we are coming to you with another crew chat! Catch up with Gage, Preston, Amanda and Miles as we find out what they are working on heading into a new school year. We discuss what new projects we have planned for our programs for the upcoming year, and we dive deep into a few questions on our favorite pieces of equipment in the weight room. This is a great episode to get you started for the new school year. Check it out! ________________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's e...
2021-08-1257 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #137: Matt Nelson - Pittsburg State University (KS)On this weeks episode, Coach Matt Nelson joins Miles to discuss his program at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. Coach Nelson is beginning his 8th year as the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Strength Training & Nutrition at Pitt State. Before his time at Pitt State, he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at William Jewell College, and also had short stints at Texas Christian University, the University of Missouri and Northwest Missouri State University. He is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, where he played football. Coach’s Contact Information Email - mbn...
2021-08-0342 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #136: Paul Kolody - Hunterdon Central High School (NJ)This week Amanda interviews Coach Paul Kolody, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington New Jersey. Coach Kolody has been at Hunterdon Central for 11 years. He has a strong athletic training background in which he worked at Somerset Medical for 13 years. He has been at many different levels and has vast experience in both Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Training. It was a joy to sit down this week to talk with Coach about his experiences, leadership development in our high school athletes, and what our...
2021-07-271h 01
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #135: Supporting the Female S&C CoachAs the one year anniversary as a host, this week Amanda reflects in a solo episode on the experience of working to bring Female Strength and Conditioning coaches to the surface of the industry. She also highlights how others can support and grow coaches! Thank you to our amazing sponsors! TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Rig...
2021-07-1641 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #134: Crew ChatOn this weeks episode we are coming to you with another crew chat! Catch up with Gage, Preston, Amanda and Miles as we find out what they've been up to over the last couple months. We discuss R-Strong training, the NHSSCA National Conference and our "ideal" in-season football training schedule. Make sure to stay tuned until the end for an announcement from Preston! ________________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports an...
2021-07-0645 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #133: Alex Pacitti - Northeastern University (MA)Coach Pacitti is currently an assistant strength & conditioning coach at Northeastern University in Boston, MA in his 3rd year. He works directly with Men's Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Track & Field, and Men's Rowing. Prior to Northeastern, Coach Pacitti interned at Harvard University, Boston University, and Saint Anselm College. He is a graduate of Saint Anslem College, where he played Lacrosse. Coach’s Contact Information Email - apacitti9@gmail.com Instagram - coach_pacitti ________________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high sc...
2021-06-0454 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #132: Triphasic Roundtable (Meier, Dixon, Curtis, Pederson)In this roundtable episode, we hear from coaches that wanted to dive deep into Triphasic Training. Resources Related to the Episode: https://simplifaster.com/articles/triphasic-training-high-school/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-ground-up-athletic-performance-podcast/id1560414327?uo=4 Coach Contact Information Scott Meier Twitter: @farmingtonpower Email: smeier@farmington.k12.mn.us Brad Dixon Twitter: @coachbdixon Jessie Curtis Twitter: @jesse_curtis05 Email: Jesse@spsb.la Andrew Pederson Twitter: @FCCoachPederson Email: andrew.pederson@isd2198.k12.mn.u...
2021-05-251h 09
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #131: Athlete Readiness Roundtable (Hoover, Brokaw, Vogel, Atallah)In this roundtable episode, we hear from coaches that wanted to dive deep into athlete preparation. Resources Mentioned on the Episode: Coming soon... Coach Contact Information Mark Hoover Twitter: @YorkStrength17 Rob Brokaw CSCS USAW Twitter: @strngthcoachrob Adam Vogel Twitter: @BBCHSAPT Adam Atallah Twitter: @Atallah_Adam _____________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to w...
2021-05-131h 22
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS 130: Crew ChatIn this episode, the Crew welcomes a new member to our crew, Coach Miles Clifton! We also discuss the women's weight room at the NCAA tournament, when and how we decide to add items to our program and we solve the often debated saying on twitter, "how you do anything, is how you do everything." _____________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.
2021-04-0655 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #129: Big-Time Changes!On this episode, Gage breaks some BIG-TIME news regarding his future in strength and conditioning and the podcast. ________________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by da...
2021-03-1822 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #127: Tony Holler - Plainfield North High School (IL)Retired Chemistry teacher (38 years in classroom), 25 yrs coaching football, 15 yrs basketball, 40 yrs track (presently head track coach at Plainfield North H.S. (IL, Chicago area). Co-owner Track Football Consortium. Owner "Feed the Cats". Writer. Public Speaker. #1 selling DVD at Championship Productions, 2019 and 2020. Currently creating Feed the Cats Certification Program for CoachTube. Coach’s Contact Information Twitter: @pntrack Email: tony.holler@yahoo.com ________________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the...
2021-02-251h 20
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #126: Brock Behrndt - South Dakota School of MinesCoach Behrndt is currently the Director of Performance at South Dakota Mines where he oversees the entire Performance Department and works directly with Football, Women's Basketball and Volleyball. Previously, Coach served as the Assistant Director of S&C at The Citadel. He also had stops at Central Washington University and Northwest Missouri State. Brock graduated and played football at NWMSU. Coach’s Contact Information Email - brockbehrndt@gmail.com Twitter - @CoachBehrndt Instagram - @BrockBehrndt ________________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading so...
2021-02-1745 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #125: Crew ChatIn this episode the Crew discuss how we use different training bars, feats of SUPER strength we've witnessed as a coach and Coach Preston breaks down the Big Time Strength and Football Clinic coming up on March 27th in Mound Vernon, IA. We have a great slate of strength and football coaches, you aren't going to want to miss it! Register at this link: https://sites.google.com/mvcsd.org/big-time…_ _____________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by...
2021-02-1235 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #121: Crew ChatIn this episode the Crew reflect back on the lessons learned from 2020, how we create systems to look at testing and data, and our one word for 2021. _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout...
2021-01-1237 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #120 - High School Athlete Roundtable DiscussionEach week we hear from amazing coaches who are working day in and day out with athletes. Yet, often we do not really hear from our athletes. In this episode Coach Berg sits down with six high school athletes to have an honest conversation on what it has been like to be a competitive athlete over the past year. Throughout the conversation we hit on being shut down, working through training restrictions and limitations, leading their teams and so much more. _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is th...
2021-01-0744 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #119: Richard Burnett - Greater Atlanta Christian School (GA)Head Strength Coach and PE Chair at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Atlanta, GA. Previously the Head S&C Coach at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2014 before being hired by Coach Gary Schofield in 2016 as GAC's first Assistant Strength Coach. Transitioning to HS S&C was an answered prayer for my wife and I who at the time were seeking a better family life. I had been at TAMU-CC my whole career up until then and felt like Gary and GAC were the perfect opportunity for us. Even though Corpus Christi was our hometown, Georgia is home for...
2020-12-291h 05
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #117: Crew ChatIn this episode the Crew (Gage, Preston and Amanda) discuss how we connect with our athletes, what our main KPI exercises are, and share a story about a conversation we had that defined our career in strength and conditioning. _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE p...
2020-12-1540 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #116 - Missy Mitchell-McBeth - Byron Nelson High School (TX)Coach Mitchell-McBeth has over 15 years experience in the coaching profession. She is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas. There she oversees the development of 13 different sports, over 500 athletes, and trains all sport coaches to assist in the weight room. Prior to this, she was the senior Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at TCU in Fort Worth, TX for 7 years. There she handled the development of the Women's Indoor Volleyball, Women's Basketball, and Women's Golf programs and assisted with Football. Before her time as a full-time str...
2020-12-0852 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #115 - Zack Fleming - Dobyns-Bennett High School (TN)Zack Fleming is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Dobyns-Bennett High School, a position he has served in since March 2015. Prior to that he was a Graduate Assistant at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN from Jan 2013-Dec 2014. Coach’s Contact Information Email - zfleming@k12k.com Twitter/Instagram - @Coach_Fleming55 _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even tra...
2020-12-011h 04
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #114: Happy Thanksgiving!In this episode, Coach Rosier breaks down the Iron Cardinal Competition his staff hosted at William Jewell College this fall, gives some thoughts on what he is thankful for, and also recommends some prior impactful episodes of the Big Time Strength podcast if you're doing some extra listening over the holidays. _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if y...
2020-11-2530 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #113: Crew ChatIn this episode the Crew (Gage, Preston and Amanda) discuss how we implements aspects of strength and conditioning outside the weight room, department competitions we have implemented, and what it takes to be a strength coach right now during COVID. _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free...
2020-11-1741 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #112 - Taylor Galadyk - Valkyrie Performance - Veteran's Day SpecialTaylor Galadyk is the owner and Head Coach of Valkyrie Performance. She is a wife, mother, athlete and Marine Veteran who specializes in helping women First Responders and Military service members. It is her dream to see women supporting women, consistently rising above the standards, learning from the front in their masculine AND feminine nature while taking a seat at the table without apologizing for it. Credentials: -Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science University of Louisville 2012 - Marine Corps Officer 2012-2017 - Professional Crossfit Athlete 2012-2016 ...
2020-11-1148 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #111: Trenton Clausen - Conestoga Jr-Sr HS (NE)Coach Trenton Clausen is the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, Head Football Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach, Powerlifting Coach at Conestoga Jr-Sr High School; Director of Sports Performance at Athletes' Training Center; Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Maryland; Strength & Conditioning Intern for Nebraska Football; Strength & Conditioning Intern at TCU; Assistant Football Coach at Lincoln North Star High School Contact Information: email: tclausen@conestogacougars.org Personal (twitter/instagram): @coach_clausen S&C Program (twitter/instagram): @c1stogastrength Football Program (twitter/instagram): @c1stogafootball _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr
2020-11-0331 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #110 - Crew Chat - Sponsor SpotlightIn this week's Crew Chat we spotlight on of our key sponsors in TeamBuildr! Amanda and CEO, Hewitt Tomlin catch up on what has been going on with the company. We highlight how they have adapted through the pandemic, key features being used, their new podcast and so much more.... Contact Information: Email: hewitt@teambuilder.com Twitter: @teambuildr Instagram: teambuildr _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability t...
2020-10-2037 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #109: Michelle Hart-Miller - Londonderry High School (NH)Michelle Hart-Miller ATC, NHLAT, CSCS Michelle Hart-Miller is the current Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Londonderry High School in New Hampshire, where she is also an alumni. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from the University of New Hampshire in 1992. In 1993 she had a full year stipend at LHS, and in 1994 became the school's first full-time Athletic Trainer. In 1997 she took at Boston University as part of the Athletic Trainers Association, where she was introduced to the Strength and Conditioning world by Mike Boyle. He peaked her interest so...
2020-10-1352 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #108: Kade McGee - American Christian Academy (AL)Coach Kade McGee is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at American Christian Academy located in Tuscaloosa Alabama. He is responsible for all athletes 7th-12th grade. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist through the NSCA and a proud member of the NHSSCA. Education: Bachelors degree in Exercise Science from The University of Alabama Masters degree in Coaching and Athletic development from Xavier University Past jobs/roles: Godspeed Elite Sports Academy- Volunteer Intern (Summer 2016) University of Alabama- Volunteer Intern (Fall 2016-Spring 2019) (all sports) Bibb County High School- Strength and Conditioning Coach (part-time) (2018-Spring 2019) American Christian Academy- Director of Strength...
2020-10-0651 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #106: Crew ChatIn this episode the Crew (Gage, Preston and Amanda) discuss how we define our roles as strength and conditioning professionals. We also give shout outs to other podcasts that we have been listening to and find valuable. _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template w...
2020-09-2235 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #105: Amber Burson - Lexington High School (NE)Coach Burson is starting her 12th year as an Athletic Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator/Teacher at Lexington High School in Nebraska. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Amber earned her Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Sports Management. Amber is the current 2020 Nebraska National High School Strength Coaches Association Coach of the Year. She resides in Lexington with her husband and three children. Contact Information: amber.burson@lexschools.org Instagram: @le...
2020-09-1555 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #104: Ryan Johnson - Wayzata High School (MN) Ryan Johnson – “RJ” teaches physical education at Wayzata High School and is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Wayzata Public Schools, a position he began in 2000. Wayzata Athletics have captured 66 team state titles in his tenure and Johnson works directly with the three-time state champion football program as Director of Operations and Player Development. Johnson was named the NSCA 2017 National High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. He is the Mid America Regional Director / Board Chair for the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). A former volunteer firefighter, he also received an Award of Merit from the Mi...
2020-09-0857 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #103: Dakota Coon - Wayne State College (NE)Dakota Coon is in his second season (2020-21) as a coaching assistant for Wayne State College Strength and Conditioning. He will assist head strength and conditioning coach Grant Darnell in all aspects of training for all Wildcat sports. A native of North Platte, Coon comes to Wayne State after serving as a graduate assistant strength coach at Northwest Missouri State where he assisted in all aspects of football training. Coon also served as head strength coach for women's soccer and men's and women's track and field at NMSU and oversaw student personal trainers at the campus recreation ce...
2020-09-0130 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #102: Crew ChatIn this episode the Crew (Gage, Preston and Amanda) announce an addition to the format of the podcast and new projects we are working on to take the podcast to the next level for our listeners. We also discuss our mindsets as we get ready to roll in the COVID era and the challenges with work-life balance when you have a family. _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and e...
2020-08-2545 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #101: Kyle Feldman - Father Ryan High School (TN)Coach Kyle (pronounced Kylee) Feldman has been immersed in strength and conditioning for over 25 + years. She has extensive knowledge in athletic development within all sports. Currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, TN She worked as an assistant strength coach as a GA at the University of Colorado- Boulder, Graduate Assistant- Football at Northern Colorado, Air Force Academy, Assistant strength coach at Oregon State, University of Washington, and Auburn University. She’s been a part of several Pac Ten, SEC titles, and a NCAA National Title, (Swimming). During her 5 years at A...
2020-08-1853 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #100: Joe Quinlin - Northwest Missouri State UniversityJoe Quinlin, MS, SCCC, CSCS, has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach since June 2008. During his time at Northwest, Quinlin has overseen 15 varsity sports and has been a driving force behind the success of Northwest athletics. His passion to improve student-athletes on and off the field is what makes him an instrumental part of the Bearcat family. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Quinlin was employed by the City of Maryville as a personal trainer from 2004 to 2008. During this time, he conducted speed and agility camps where he...
2020-08-1156 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #99: Aaron Reasland - Eastern Iowa FCACoach Reasland has been a football and baseball coach both in the United States and internationally. He has experience coaching at the high school, collegiate and professional level (overseas). He coached in multiple state title games with Pella High School in Iowa. He coached in the Texas state title football game with Regents School of Austin and he coached in three national title games over seas with the Anadolu Rangers. Currently Aaron is serving as the Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Eastern Iowa. Aaron coaches to worship God, disciple coaches and athletes, to compete with excellence.
2020-08-0434 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #98: Jim McGuire - Fitchburg State (MA)Jim McGuire enters his second year as Fitchburg State’s head strength and conditioning coach. McGuire came to Fitchburg State after serving as the assistant strength and conditioning coach as the University of Delaware from 2015-2018. Prior to that, Jim was the assistant director of strength and conditioning at Merrimack College from August 2012-June 2015. Prior to his stint as Merrimack, coach McGuire was a volunteer football strength and conditioning coach at Boston College (June 2012-August 2012), a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Springfield College (August 2011-May 2012) and a football strength and conditioning intern at th...
2020-07-2853 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #97: Jessica Gust - St. Louis Park High School (MN)Jessica Gust, M. Ed., CSCS, USAW L1, Pn1, RPY-200 Coach Gust has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Louis Park High School for 10 years. She has been a Biology and Exercise Science Teacher for 16 years. Jessica has also been the Assistant Synchronized Swimming Coach for the past 21 years and also coached swimming in the middle school and high school levels prior to coaching S&C. Show Highlights: - Building an inclusive atmosphere in the weight room - Key questions to ask when building and designing a new facility
2020-07-211h 05
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #96: Ryan Arnold - Pleasant Valley High School (IA)This episode is from a presentation called "Ins and Outs of Pleasant Valley Strength & Conditioning Program" that Coach Arnold did in the Spring. Head over to our youtube channel to see the video. If you want to learn more about Coach, you can check out BTS #15. Please reach out to him, he is an awesome mentor and wants to help as many people as he can. Coach’s Contact Information Email: arnoldryan@pleasval.org Twitter: @pvstrength Phone: 563-209-3406 _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for...
2020-07-151h 38
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #95: New Co-Host Announcement and RoundtableWe have a special announcement! Coach Amanda Berg from Dassal-Cokato High School (BTS Alum #73) is joining the crew as a co-host! Coach Berg will be focusing on the amazing female strength and conditioning coaches in our industry. We are excited for this new addition to the show and to give female strength coaches a platform to share their ideas and experiences. Reach out to Coach Berg if you are a female coach who would like to be on the show, or know someone who would! _______________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode...
2020-07-081h 00
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #94: Jake Lewis - Dallas Center-Grimes HS (IA)BIG TIME STRENGTH & FOOTBALL CLINIC Jake Lewis Dallas Center-Grimes High School - "Laying the Foundation: A Bottom-Up Approach to a Strong Program" -------------------------------------------------- JAKE LEWIS - CONTACT INFORMATION Email: jake.lewis@dcgschools.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachLewis11 -------------------------------------------------- TEAMBUILDR Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign...
2020-06-231h 19
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #93: Returning to Training During COVIDWe are back!! Coach Rosier dives in to returning to training during the COVID period. TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without ou...
2020-06-1623 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #92: Gage Rosier - William Jewell College (MO)BIG TIME STRENGTH & FOOTBALL CLINIC Gage Rosier - William Jewell College -"Big Time Strength: Make the Big Time Where You're At" -------------------------------------------------- GAGE ROSIER - CONTACT INFORMATION Email rosierg@william.jewell.edu Twitter https://twitter.com/Jewell_Strength https://twitter.com/gdrosier Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jewellathle... https://www.instagram.com/g.rosier/ -------------------------------------------------- TEAMBUILDR Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online...
2020-05-131h 15
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #91: Jeanne Rankin - Eastern Connecticut State UniversityJeanne Rankin is currently the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Eastern Connecticut State University, where she works with all 16 varsity sports. Prior to Eastern, Rankin spent six years at the University of Kentucky, four years at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, and one year at the University of Arkansas. She played a couple seasons of college soccer at the University of Colorado before transferring to Oklahoma State University to finish out her playing and academic careers. Rankin has her SCCC, CSCS, Advanced Olympic Lifting Certification from Totten Training Systems, and a Master’s degree from Oklahoma State. Rankin curr...
2020-05-0536 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #90: Nick Giblin - Calvary Christian High School (FL)Calvary Christian High School Sports Performance Coach Owner of All Heart Sports Performance working with a variety of athletes. Worked in Physical Therapy Intern UCF Intern Illinois State Coach’s Contact Information Twitter: @coachgiblin Instagram: @coachnick_83 TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if y...
2020-04-2855 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #89: Steve Barrick - University of Indianapolis (IN)Coach Steve Barrick is in his 10th year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at University of Indianapolis. Prior, Barrick served as an assistant football coach and strength and conditioning coach at Franklin Community High School. Prior to his time there, he served in the same capacity at Indian Creek High School in Trafalger, Ind. A graduate of Center Grove High School, Barrick earned a BA in sociology in 2002 from Franklin College, where he was also a four-year letterman in football. Barrick received his BS in Exercise Science from UIndy in 2010, and his MAT in Phyiscal E...
2020-04-2159 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #88: Ben Hildebrandt - Midland High School (IA)Coach Ben Hildebrandt is currently the Strength/Speed Coach and Physical Education teacher at Midland High School. He coaches Track, Basketball, Football, and Jr. High Baseball. He graduated from the University of Dubuque with a degree in Human Health Science and Physical/Health Education. He was an assistant track coach at the University of Dubuque for 2 years. He also interned and worked for Michael Zweifel at Building Better Athletes. Coach’s Contact Information Instagram- benhildebrandt4 / midlandstrength Twitter- benhildebrandt /midlandstrength Facebook-Midland Sports Performance Email- bhildebrandt@midland.k12.ia.us
2020-04-1752 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #87: Miles Clifton - Luther College (IA)Coach Miles Clifton was named Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College in February 2019. Prior to Luther, Coach Clifton was a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at William Jewell College. Coach Clifton received his Bachelors Degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 2013 and will receive his Masters Degree from Northwest Missouri State in 2019. Coach Miles Clifton Contact Info Miles Clifton Email: clifmi01@luther.edu Twitter: @milescclifton Instagram: milescclifton TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and c...
2020-04-071h 00
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #86: Kyle Van Wyk - Dordt University (IA)Kyle Van Wyk was named the Head Sport Performance Coach and Instructor in Health & Human Performance at Dordt University (IA) in January 2018. Prior to Dordt, Kyle earned his masters degree in exercise science at Wayne State College (NE). At Wayne, Coach was a graduate assistant in the Health & Human Performance department, where he taught, coached, and researched. Coach Van Wyk Contact Information E-mail: kyle.vanwyk@dordt.edu Twitter: @KyleVanWyk21 TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing co...
2020-03-3147 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #85: Jeff Jones - Fairfield High School (IA)Central college grad, Boise state 6 years (most sports) arkansas state 6 months ( football and baseball) auburn 3 years ( football) Luther College 3 years ( Director all sports) Appalachian state 1 year (Director football) Fairfield High School currently Coach Jones Contact Information Twitter: @jonesyjeff1 "Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge - 67 workouts, 67 days in a row - Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule - Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate! BUY THE EBOOK NO...
2020-03-261h 05
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #84: Nick Crouse - Springfield Platteview Community Schools (NE)Coach Nick Crouse USAW Current Position: Strength & Conditioning Coordinator/ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Springfield Platteview Community Schools (NE) - 1st year *Assistant Baseball Coach *Junior High Football Coach Previous Position - Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Health Instructor - Red Oak Community High School (IA) - 5 years *Assistant Baseball Coach - 9 years *Assistant Varsity Football Coach - 6 years *Assistant Girls Track Coach - 1 year Education, Certifications and Memberships *B.S. in Physical Education from Northwest Missouri St...
2020-03-081h 00
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #83: Trevor Florendo - Colorado School of MinesTrevor Florendo '14 was named Mines' first Strength and Conditioning Coach in August of 2016. Since then, Mines Athletics has won the RMAC All-Sports cup every year. During his time at Mines, Trevor has built a strength & conditioning department from the ground up as the first full-time hire in school history. In addition to overseeing the training of athletes, Florendo has had a hand in developing a sports-nutrition program, and is currently building a Biomechanics of Sport Performance Lab, where he works to study key indicators of sport injuries to enhance the safety of every athlete. F...
2020-02-2553 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #82: Gary Schofield - PLAE Director of Youth & HS Development (GA)Gary Schofield, Jr. MAT, ATC, CSCS *D is an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach currently serving as the Director of Youth and High School Development for PLAE, a global performance brand. Schofield is entering his 26th year as a Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® with Distinction (CSCS,*D®) Schofield’s unique background of athletic training and strength and conditioning has allowed him to coach and assist in the development of a wide variety of athletes including youth, high school, collegiate, professional and Olympians. For ov...
2020-02-181h 36
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #81: Aaron Jung - Morningside College (IA)Aaron Jung is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Morningside Athletics. Jung was previously a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for two years at the University of Mary. He has also been a strength and conditioning coach at Mandan High School in North Dakota and was on the strength and conditioning staff at Augustana College. Jung obtained his Strength and Conditioning Coach certification (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association in May 2016. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Jung is Sports P...
2020-02-1242 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #80: Rachel Hayes - Guyer High School (TX)current: strength & conditioning coordinator at denton guyer high school previous: assistant sports performance coach at stanford university intern at the university of alabama intern at oklahoma state university i decided i wanted to try and make an impact at the high school level so after i left stanford, i got certified to teach in texas--a few weeks after i finished up with that program, denton ISD opened a full time strength & conditioning coordinator role at each of their high schools. fortunately i was hired and have been in my current role for 5 years. ...
2020-02-0943 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #79: Michael Reese - Lindenwood University (MO)Michael Reese is in his fourth year as the Director of Athletic Performance and his eighth year overall within Lindenwood’s Athletic Performance department. Reese works primarily with Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Soccer, and Men's Golf. Prior to being named Director, he served as an assistant softball and strength and conditioning coach and as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for Lindenwood before that. His other coaching experience includes stints with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Benedictine University at Springfield, Truman State University, and EXOS in Phoenix, AZ. Reese re...
2020-01-3036 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #78: Lee Weber - Rose Hill High School (KS)Lee Weber is a 19 year veteran strength and speed coach, head football coach, and track coach in the state of Kansas. He is currently in his 2nd year as the head strength and speed coach, head football coach, assistant track coach at Rose Hill High School in Rose Hill, KS. He previously served as the head football coach, head track coach, gifted instructor, and physical educator for Wamego High School. Weber's other stops as a head football coach and strength and speed instructor include Council Grove, Mission Valley, and Plainville High Schools all in Kansas. Weber has a Bachelor's...
2020-01-2455 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #77: The Cardinal EdgeIn this episode, Coach Rosier discusses a new project he is working on to bring nutrition, behavior, and leadership content to his student-athletes at William Jewell College. "Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge - 67 workouts, 67 days in a row - Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule - Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate! BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the le...
2020-01-1526 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #76: Doug Gle - Traverse City Central High School (MI)Coach Gle has taught life science, physical science, environmental science, science nutrition and physical education. He is also the strength and conditioning coach as well as coaching football, basketball and track. He implements and directs the strength program during the school year and summers. Doug Gle’s undergrad was from Hope College in kinesiology and exercise science and then later got a masters from Western Michigan University with an MA in kinesiology and exercise science. He has coached at the University of Northern Iowa, Western Michigan University, and Eastern Michigan University. He is NSCA certified, and also US...
2020-01-0753 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #75: Jon Haugen - William Penn University (IA)Jon Haugen is in his second year as Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance and the Student Experience, and seventh year overall at WPU. Haugen, who received his Master's of Business Leadership degree from William Penn in 2011, returned to the University in 2013. Prior to returning, he was the owner of Warrior Performance Gym in Adrian, Michigan. Haugen trained athletes of all ages and skill levels--from middle school students all the way up to professional athletes. Prior to owning his own business, Haugen was the Director of Sports Performance for Sterling Centre of Sports...
2019-12-3132 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #74: How to Make a Switch (book review) - Coach RosierOn this episode of the Big Time Strength Podcast, Coach Rosier discusses the book, "Switch" by Dan and Chip Heath, and how the principles of change relate to strength and conditioning. "Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge - 67 workouts, 67 days in a row - Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule - Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate! BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's epi...
2019-12-1733 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #73: Amanda Berg - Dassel-Cokato High School (MN)Coach Amanda Berg is in her 13th year as Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dassel-Cokato High School. She is a Physical Education teacher with various strength and conditioning and PE Classes. She runs the training programs for athletics as well as off-season and non-athletes in grades 7-12. She has a well established youth “Charge Up” program for students grades 2-6. Coach Berg is an Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran who served in the Wisconsin National Guard as a Truck Driver and Fitness Assessment Coordinator. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a degree in Health and Huma...
2019-12-1043 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #72: William Fly - North Mecklenburg High School (NC)William Fly, MA, USAW North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville, NC Resides in Denver, NC Married to Shani Lynn Fly Born in Suffolk, Virginia. High School: King’s Fork High School (Suffolk, VA) Class of 2008 Played football all 4 years College: Greensboro College (Greensboro, NC) Class of 2012 Played football all 4 years B.S in Physical Education Post-Graduate: Concordia University-Irvine (Irvine, CA) (ONLINE) Masters in Coaching & Athletic Administration Teaching Experience: North Mecklenburg High School, Strength & Conditioning Coach, (June ‘17- Current) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (Huntersville, NC) 9th Grade Academy, 9th Grade Strength Coordinator. (Aug. ‘16-June ‘17) Richmond County Schools (Hamlet, NC) Washington Street Elementar...
2019-11-2651 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #71: Josh Wildeman - University of Southern IndianaJosh Wildeman is currently a full-time instructor in the Kinesiology and Sport Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He also serves as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the USI Athletic Department. In this role he oversees the program design and implementation of strength conditioning for all athletic programs and directly conducts the training for a number of the teams, including the 2018 Division II National Champion USI Softball team and 2019 Men's Basketball Division II Final Four team. Prior to coming to USI, he was an Advanced Physical Education Teacher and the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Castle...
2019-11-1943 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #70: Joe Aratari - Penfield High School (NY)Joe Aratari is a strength & conditioning coach located in Rochester, NY. Joe is currently one of the coaches and managers at Next Level Strength & Conditioning as well as the head coach at Penfield High School. In addition to that, Joe also does some part-time work with some local collegiate programs. Joe is also the NYS Director of HS S&C through the NHSSCA. As a former collegiate athlete, and working both in the private, high school and collegiate level, he is able to gain insight on how to better serve athletes in the team and small group settings. Joe...
2019-11-1254 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #69: Luke Lancaster - Abilene Christian University (TX)Coach Luke Lancaster arrived to Abilene Christian University in January of 2018 and was promoted to Director of Strength and Conditioning in August 2019. Coach Lancaster oversees all aspects of strength and conditioning at ACU including the design of the newly renovated Powell Fitness Center. He serves as the Head strength and conditioning coach for ACU Football and Women's Soccer. Prior to ACU, Lancaster was a staff assistant for the Miami Dolphins where he assisted with all aspects of strength and conditioning. He also assisted with the Dolphins' sports science and nutrition staff on a daily basis. ...
2019-11-0633 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #68: Kurt Hester - Louisiana Tech UniversityCoach Kurt Hester joined the Louisiana Tech Family after serving as a National Director of Training for the D1 Sports Training Center in Nashville, Tenn. since 2008. He worked with training several professional athletes from leagues such as the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Soccer (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL) and the NFL Combine classes. From 1997-2008, Hester was the owner and Director of Performance at HS2 Athletic Performance in Mandeville. He developed and mentored area coaches for college and professional coaching careers with several going on to BCS-level s...
2019-10-2244 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #67: Ben Kozak - West Texas A&MAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Ben Kozak begins his second year at WT and is the primary strength and conditioning coach for football & equestrian. Coach Kozak comes to West Texas from Louisiana Tech University where he was an assistant strength & conditioning coach working with football & softball. Prior to his time at Louisiana Tech coach Kozak spent 2015-2017 at Midland University working with football, softball, men & women’s basketball, men & women’s soccer, women’s lacrosse and cheerleading. He graduated with his master's degree in Leadership in Adult & Organizational Learning from Midland University (NE). Ben earned his undergraduate degree from Benedictine Colleg...
2019-10-0833 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #66: Colin Shumate - Crean Lutheran High School (CA)Colin Shumate MS, CSCS, USAW. Currently, the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, CA. Coach Shumate played football at San Diego State University, and later served as a member of the strength and conditioning staff. He went on to work with STACK-Velocity, both as a performance director as well as a program coordinator for the Southern California Region. He has developed professional athletes associated with a number of professional athletic organizations, including the NFL, NHL MLB, MLS, AVP Beach Volleyball, and has also worked with U.S. National Team Olympians.
2019-10-021h 04
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #65: Jeremy Evans - The King's Academy (FL)Jeremy Evans is the Director of Sports Performance at The King's Academy in West Palm Beach, FL where he is entering my 3rd school year. Previously he was a Sports Performance Coach at EXOS in Pensacola, FL for 3 years. He directed all programs for middle school and high school kids at EXOS, worked with special forces soldiers, worked with NFL, MLB and NBA athletes. Before that he was at a small high school outside of San Antonio, TX for a year. Coach was a graduate assistant for strength and conditioning at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL u...
2019-09-1750 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #64: Random Thoughts from Coach Rosier"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge - 67 workouts, 67 days in a row - Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule - Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate! BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right n...
2019-09-1127 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #63: John McKenna - Notre Dame High School (NJ)John McKenna is in his 22nd season as Strength & Conditioning Coach at Notre Dame High School, and has been a strength coach and football coach for over 39 years. At Notre Dame High School in his full time role he trains all physical education classes and teams in season and out of season. Coach McKenna was the first strength coach inducted into the New Jersey Coaches Hall of Fame and just recently was honored by the National Football Foundation for his Contribution to Amateur Athletics, and was just inducted to The Sports Faith Hall of Fame in Chicago. Coach McKenna...
2019-09-0352 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #62: Tyler Davis - University of Central MissouriTyler Davis was appointed as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Central Missouri in January 2018 after serving as an assistant for two years. Prior to Central Missouri, Davis served as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Pittsburg State University. Davis also has served as a Volunteer Strength Coach for University of Arkansas basketball. Coach Davis Contact Information Email - tdavis@ucmo.edu Twitter - @UCMStrength #REPSFORRILEY Challenge - 67 workouts, 67 days in a row - Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or...
2019-08-2751 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #61: Tyler Morrison - O’Connell College Prep School (TX)Coach Tyler Morrison is the strength coach at O’Connell College Prep School in Galveston Texas. Coach has a unique position in which he is an exercise physiologist employed by the University of Texas - Medical Branch (UTMB) with the Rehabilitation Services department. He is contracted to the school splitting his time between O'Connell and the physical therapy clinic, where he has numerous other responsibilities. Coach has been at UTMB since 2012 and O’Connell since 2015. Coach noticed the need for an established program at the school due to various injuries that could potentially be mitigated with a program that inclu...
2019-08-2131 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #60 - Crush Cancer! Support Riley Holstine!Riley Holstine, an aspiring strength coach, was diagnosed with leukemia in July. He has currently undergone two rounds of chemotherapy and is battling everyday to CRUSH this terrible disease. If you would like to support Riley, visit crushcancerbook.com and purchase a copy of "Crush Cancer!" 100% of proceeds are donated to Riley and the Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation, who supports those affected by cancer and funds cancer research. What are you getting with "Crush Cancer!"? - 67 workouts - variety of strength, conditioning, general fitness - 63 coaches contributed, each dedicated their wo...
2019-08-1609 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #58: Preston Pedersen - ProgrammingPreston Pedersen goes over some of the things that he thinks through as he gets ready for a new school year. Coach Pedersen Contact Info: Email: ppedersen@mvcsd.org Twitter: @CoachPedersenMV Instagram: @mvmustangstrength Website: MVStrength.com TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within T...
2019-08-0846 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #50: SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, ThreatsThis week Coach Rosier dives into a SWOT Analysis on William Jewell College Strength and Conditioning. SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) is a great tool to evaluate the state of your program and where you can get better. Please reach out to Coach Rosier or Coach Pedersen if you have any ideas on how you evaluate your program yearly! TeamBuildr Thank you to TeamBuildr for sponsoring this episode. TeamBuildr provides strength and conditioning software to athletics programs around the country. Whether your write your own programs or want access to over 100 templates, TeamBuildr can make y...
2019-05-0720 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #35: Jon Pedersen - Central Decatur High School (IA)Coach Jon Pedersen is the Head Football Coach, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Head Boys Track Coach, and the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Central Decatur High School in Leon, Iowa. He has taught and coached for the last 28 years. In this episode we talk about where Coach has been, core values that he implements, challenges of a small school, and his vision for the future. I really enjoyed this episode and can’t wait for you to check it out! Coach Pedersen Contact Information: Email: jon.pedersen@centraldecatur.org Twitter: @jonp...
2019-01-2246 min
Big Time Strength PodcastBTS #2: Preston Pedersen - Mount Vernon High School (IA)Preston Pedersen is in his third year of teaching and coaching at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, IA. A certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Pedersen oversees and implements all strength and speed training and also coaches varsity football. Pedersen received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) where he studied Health & Physical Education and played football for the Bearcats. While playing football, Pedersen interned for the strength and conditioning department. Upon graduation, Pedersen accepted a Strength & Conditioning graduate assistantship and w...
2018-06-0530 min