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Dropping Diamonds with AJ AndrewsStephanie Mock Grubbs - Apply Because You're QualifiedIn this episode, AJ interviews Stephanie Mock Grubbs, the first female strength and conditioning coach for the Houston Astros. Stephanie shares her journey within professional sports, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with athletes, navigating gender dynamics in a male-dominated field, the significance of confidence and preparation in coaching, and the growing presence of women in baseball. Looking for more diamonds? Watch the show on YouTube and follow on Instagram. For more on the latest with AJ, catch her on Instagram and X. Share the diamonds you received from this episode by le...
2026-02-071h 02
Voodoo Power“From College to the Big Leagues: Strength & Conditioning with Stephanie Grubbs”Send a textIn this episode, Steven sits down with Stephanie Grubbs, the first woman to serve as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros, to talk about what it really takes to prepare athletes for the demands of Major League Baseball.Stephanie shares her path from collegiate athletics to professional baseball, detailing how coaching in the MLB requires a different lens — one built on individualized programming, relationship equity, recovery management, and long-season workload strategy. She explains how sports science informs her decision-making, but why the art of coaching — communication, trust, and...
2026-01-3057 min
Philosophical Weightlifting PodcastEp. 314: Maintaining High Performance in the MLB | Steph Mock GrubbsThis week, I sat down with Stephanie Mock Grubbs — former Division I athlete, collegiate S&C coach and athletic director, and now Major League strength coach with the Houston Astros — to talk about what high performance really looks like over a 162-game season.We discuss how she uses microdosing strength training in-season, what it means to lift when every day is game day, and how she finds “maximal effective doses” inside a chaotic schedule of travel, night games, and quick turnarounds.We close with practical advice for young coaches who want...
2025-12-0853 min
The Kids TableCal Dietz: Changing the Way Athletes Train Pt.2 | The Kids Table Ep. 08Part two with Cal Dietz takes on a new dynamic as Nashville’s Justin Todd, Houston’s Dose Khan, and MLB strength & conditioning coach Stephanie Mock Grubbs call in with their biggest coaching questions. In this episode of The Kids Table, Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, and Jen Widerstrom hand the floor to three fellow coaches dialing in from afar, turning the conversation into a candid Q&A with one of the most innovative minds in strength and conditioning.Cal tackles their questions head-on: how to build collaboration instead of competition among coaches, why addressing weak...
2025-09-3000 min
CEO Strength Coach PodcastSystems, Staff, and Stakeholders with Stephanie Grubbs I CEO Strength Coach Podcast I Episode 6In this episode of the CEO Strength Coach Podcast, Ron McKeefery interviews Stephanie Grubbs, a prominent strength coach in Major League Baseball. They discuss Stephanie's journey from intern to director, the challenges she faced in leadership roles, and the importance of mentorship and relationship building in coaching. Stephanie shares valuable insights on gaining buy-in from coaches, the significance of small wins, and the necessity of being present and curious as a young coach. The conversation highlights the evolution of strength coaching and the importance of preparation and adaptability in achieving success.TakeawaysStephanie's journey from intern to director was shaped...
2025-09-1635 min
Physical Preparation PodcastStephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time
Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine?
And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games so you can perform at the highest level?
Well whether we’re talking collegiate sports or the professional ranks, today’s guest has kind of seen it all!
From her start at Clemson, to her time at Mississippi State and Pitt, to her current gig with the Houston Astros, Stephanie Grubbs has left a lasting and positi...
2025-07-251h 15
Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsStephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time
Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine?
And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games so you can perform at the highest level?
Well whether we’re talking collegiate sports or the professional ranks, today’s guest has kind of seen it all!
From her start at Clemson, to her time at Mississippi State and Pitt, to her current gig with the Houston Astros, Stephanie Grubbs has left a lasting and positi...
2025-07-251h 15Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsStephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time
Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine?
And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games so you can perform at the highest level?
Well whether we’re talking collegiate sports or the professional ranks, today’s guest has kind of seen it all!
From her start at Clemson, to her time at Mississippi State and Pitt, to her current gig with the Houston Astros, Stephanie Grubbs has left a lasting and positi...
2025-07-251h 15Physical Preparation PodcastStephanie Grubbs on Microdosing Strength, Proactive Planning and Small Wins Over Time
Okay serious question…with athletes playing more games than ever before, how do you find ways to “sneak” strength workouts into their routine?
And perhaps more importantly, how do you RECOVER from playing all those games so you can perform at the highest level?
Well whether we’re talking collegiate sports or the professional ranks, today’s guest has kind of seen it all!
From her start at Clemson, to her time at Mississippi State and Pitt, to her current gig with the Houston Astros, Stephanie Grubbs has left a lasting and positi...
2025-07-251h 15
Captains & Coaches Podcast045 - Adapt Ability w/ Stephanie Mock GrubbsWhat if the most crucial skill for extraordinary success isn't talent, strength, or speed - but the ability to adapt and transform in the face of any challenge?Stephanie Mock Grubbs, the trailblazing Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros and the first female coach in franchise history, has mastered what she calls the "best ability" - adaptability - transforming how we develop resilient leaders in professional sports and beyond.Discover how Stephanie built her comprehensive "arsenal" across volleyball, football, and baseball, creating a unique framework for social-emotional leadership development. Learn her powerful...
2025-07-021h 10
Inform PerformanceStephanie Mock Grubbs - How to Implement New Systems in Team SportsEpisode 188: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Stephanie Grubbs, a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist currently working with the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball. With prior experience across top-tier programs including the University of Pittsburgh, Clemson Athletics, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Stephanie brings a diverse and practical perspective on applied sport science in elite sport.
In this conversation, Stephanie shares her journey through high-performance environments and reflects on the strategies, systems, and relationships that have shaped her approach to athlete development.
Topics Discussed:
The evolution of s...
2025-05-1957 min
VALDCASTStephanie Mock Grubbs - Insights from a Major League Strength CoachOur guest today is Stephanie Mock Grubbs, Assistant Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Houston Astros.Ryan and Stephanie discuss the transition from collegiate to professional sports, focusing on the role of a strength & conditioning coach in elite athlete performance. Stephanie shares her experience at The University of Pittsburgh and the Houston Astros, emphasizing the importance of communication within multidisciplinary teams and the challenges of managing training and recovery in a demanding Major League Baseball schedule. The discussion highlights the need for adaptability in training approaches and the significance of fostering a cu...
2025-05-1449 min
Wired2Win RadioStephanie GrubbsSummaryIn this conversation, Chase Jackson interviews Stephanie Grubbs, the Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros. They discuss the importance of belief in performance, building relationships with athletes, and the transition from college to professional sports. Stephanie shares insights on metrics and technology in strength training, the evolution of performance teams, and the significance of warm-up and cool-down strategies. They also explore the concept of micro dosing strength training and the adaptability required in coaching, emphasizing that health benefits can be achieved through movement beyond traditional gym settings. In this conversation, Stephanie...
2025-05-1153 min
Forward Radio podcastsLIVE | 12th Annual How-To Festival | LFPL | 5-10-25Forward Radio was thrilled to once again partner with the Louisville Free Public Library as the media sponsor of the 12th annual How-To Festival held at the Main branch of the Public Library on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Listen in for a sampling of some of the 50 things we learned in 5 hours!! We learned:
- How to identify fossils and understand deep time (with Maria Tori, Louisville Metro’s Office of Sustainability)
- How to grow vegetables from seed to harvest (with Laura Bungura, Common Earth Gardens)
- How to blend your own tea leaves (with Soo Young Cho, Kiwa)
- How to...
2025-05-104h 13
Athletic Performance PodcastEpisode 037 - Microdosing Training, Sport Science, and MLB Recovery Secrets with Stephanie GrubbsIn this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Stephanie Grubbs, Major League Strength Coach for the Houston Astros, to dive deep into:Microdosing strategies for in-season trainingThe art of managing recovery across a grueling 162+ game scheduleHow sports science informs smarter coaching decisionsBuilding individualized athlete "menus" for better buy-in and performanceLessons from college to pro transitions—and why adaptability is the ultimate skillStephanie shares real-world tactics from her journey through Clemson, Mississippi State, Pitt, the NFL Women's Forum, and now the MLB. Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or a...
2025-04-2655 min
The Performance Nutrition PodcastS9E3: Microdosing Training, Recovery Tools & Coaching Athletes w Steph Mock GrubbsIn Season 9, Episode 3, Marc sits down with performance coach Stephanie Mock Grubbs, to discuss her new role with Houston Astros in MLB, her coaching philosophy and insights from working in college sport.
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2025-02-2442 min
Philosophical Weightlifting PodcastEp. 275: The Keys to Great Leadership | Steph Mock Grubbs, MLB S&C CoachSteph Mock Grubbs hails from Pennsylvania, spending the last four years as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Pittsburgh. As of 2025, she's accepted a position as a MLB Strength Coach with the Houston Astros, taking her understanding of S&C, sport science, and leadership to H-Town. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the keys to great leadership. Steph discusses her time as a strength and conditioning coach and Director/Assistant Director at various schools, including Mississippi State, Clemson, the University of Pittsburgh (the list goes on). Very rarely will you find s...
2025-02-0643 min
The Athletic Edge Podcast#14 | Microdosing Strength Training: Elevating Volleyball Performance with Stephanie Mock GrubbsIn this episode, Stephanie Mock Grubbs, assistant AD for sports performance at the University of Pittsburgh, shares her expertise in strength and conditioning, focusing on volleyball. She discusses athlete experiences at different universities, daily routines, and the importance of wellness check-ins. Stephanie covers initial assessments for incoming athletes, foundational training, and the significance of jump training.She highlights the need for adaptability in coaching strategies, especially with NCAA roster caps. Stephanie introduces her innovative approach to strength training through microdosing, emphasizing its integration into daily routines and the benefits of a structured preseason. Additionally, she addresses...
2024-12-1543 min
Inside The Numbers: RockDaisy Sports Performance PodcastE4: Sports Science at Power 4 with Stephanie Mock GrubbsFree Trial RockDaisy Athlete Management System!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Coach Stephanie Grubbs
04:33 Understanding Sports Science in Strength Conditioning
07:36 Data Collection in Sports Science
10:21 Building a Sports Science Program from Scratch
13:18 The Importance of Communication in Coaching
16:10 Utilizing Force Plates in Training
18:56 Microdosing Strength Training for Volleyball
21:33 The Role of Sports Science in Athlete Management
24:24 Mentorship and Professional Growth
2024-10-1457 min
Braun Performance and RehabStephanie Grubbs, Anthony Cockrill, Erik Hernandez: Volleyball Strength & Conditioning Round TableIn this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Stephanie Grubbs, Anthony Cockrill & Erik Hernandez to discuss S&C considerations for the sport of Volleyball.
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2024-09-1650 min
Brawn Body Health and Fitness PodcastStephanie Grubbs, Anthony Cockrill, Erik Hernandez: Volleyball Strength & Conditioning Round TableIn this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Stephanie Grubbs, Anthony Cockrill & Erik Hernandez to discuss S&C considerations for the sport of Volleyball. For a full list of bios and social media links, please click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cmiT1OxR7AOGwQ4jvMrQezgVXCJkoTxPQQei0guKyU0/edit?usp=sharing *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at...
2024-09-1650 min
PA CHALK UPSTEPHANIE GRUBBS | ASSISTANT AD AT UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH #52Stephanie Grubbs is a strength and conditioning coach recognised for her work with collegiate athletic programmes. She focuses on developing and enhancing athlete performance through customised strength training, conditioning programmes, and injury prevention strategies. Her role often involves collaborating with coaching staff, nutritionists, and medical professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to athlete health and performance.
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2024-08-211h 25
Color Country PodcastEpisode 3 - 101 Classic Hikes of the Southwest with BruceJoin host Stephanie DeGraw talking with Bruce Grubbs, author of 101 Classic Hikes of the Southwest. To learn more visit our website www.colorcountrypodcast.com
2024-02-2222 min
MaleficenceMurdered - David Grubbs (EP-16)23 year old David Grubbs was brutally murdered on his way home from work in small town Ashland, Oregon. This seemingly random attack sent shockwaves throughout the tight-knit community and over a decade later, detectives are still searching for answers as to what happened that evening in November 2011. SOURCES:https://katu.com/news/local/horrific-murder-shatters-sense-of-safety-in-ashland-11-20-2015https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/connection-between-grubbs-search-warrants-16604/https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/local-unsolved-mysteries-the-david-grubbs-murder-11145/https://www.oregonlive.com/aloha/2015/04/christian_d...
2023-08-2537 min
Roaring Into Birth04. Cultivating a Christ-Centered Home with Stephanie DieckmanJoin me and my guest, Stephanie from @hopewellheights, as we discuss ways to cultivate a Christ-centered home. From homemaking to homesteading and all in between, we will do a little dive into different parts of our home lives and how we root as that we do in Christ.
In today's episode we will be discussing:
+ Cultivating your home: training up our children, being mindful of what/who we bring in the home, a place for discipleship and fellowship
+ Finding a home in Jesus: a home is a house blessed by the Lord, spiritual h...
2022-07-2253 min
Brand on PurposeMaking Healthcare Accessible Around the World with Americares Global Head of Strategic Partnerships Stephanie KauffmanAmericares Global Head of Strategic Partnerships Stephanie Kauffman talks about how the global health and humanitarian nonprofit provides quality medical aid, disaster relief and recovery around the world in the face of natural disasters, poverty, disease and civil war. Currently reaching 90 countries, Americares has been on the front line of the international COVID-19 crisis, delivering over 14 million supplies (including PPE and medication) to regions in need. Stephanie and Aaron talk about the organization’s 40 year history of bridging the gaps in equitable access to quality healthcare, working with the CDC as a trusted source of information during the pandemic, and...
2021-07-1334 min
The ONS PodcastEpisode 108: Misconceptions About Radioactive Targeted TherapiesONS Member Pam Grubbs, APRN, CNS, MS, AOCNS®, clinical nurse specialist and assistant professor in nursing at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, MN, and member of the ONS Southeast Minnesota Chapter, and Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, discuss radioactive targeted therapies, safety recommendations, and common misconceptions. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes Check out these resources from today's episode: The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD...
2020-06-1927 min
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2019-12-1103 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG - Apocalypse World Halloween Special Part 2Join Alex, Bryn, Lydia, Helen, and special guest Frank Voss as they continue their adventures in Apocalypse World!This week things get dirty. Sundown regrets clearing their schedule, Torque continues their enemies-to-friends-to-lovers-slowburn, Grandma runs into trouble much to Grubbs's distress.Thanks to this week's Patrons:Michael Spiral DESERVES Rights, Andy Loth, Daniel Williams, Heather H ,Evil Angel, Vivianne Starlight, Coney's Mom, Kay-Jay Bee, Cato, planetsandmagic, Mariada, Stephanie Simon, Melissa Ponce, Olivia Pugh, Tatyana Beck, Brittany, The Paper Librarian, Kira Apple, Lena Williams, DaniIf you'd like to join them visit w...
2019-11-0642 min