Big Time Strength Podcast
Preston Pedersen
The Big Time Strength Podcast aims to provide a valuable resource to all strength and conditioning professionals through conversations with small school coaches who make the “big time where they’re at” by maximizing limited resources to provide a “big time” strength and conditioning experience for their student-athletes. bigtimestrength.substack.com
BTS #191: Zach Walrod - Prairie High School (IA)
Coach Zach WalrodEmail: z.walrod@me.comX/Twitter: @zachwalrodInstagram: @zach_walrod★★★★★Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors!TeamBuildrTeambuildr 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 a
BTS #190: Matt Walter - Solon High School (IA)
Coach Matt Walter Email: mwalter@solon.k12.ia.us 515-231-3514 ★★★★★ 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
BTS #189: Dustin Elsbury - Regina High School (IA)
Coach Dustin Elsbury Email - dustin.elsbury@regina.org X - @RegalPE4Life IG - @reginaperformance ★★★★★ 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 b
BTS #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 pla
BTS #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 pla
BTS #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. Coa
BTS #185: Leadership Development
Coach 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-
BTS #184: Trenton Clausen - Creighton Prep (NE)
Coach Trenton Clausen Email: tclausen@creightonprep.org X: @coach_clausen IG: @coach_clausen Presentation: Developing a HS S&C Program to Serve All Athletic Teams ★★★★★ 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
BTS #183: Tony Stewart - 1x20 - Moving the Needle
Coach Tony Stewart Twitter: @Lancer_Strength Presentation: 1x20 - Moving the Needle ★★★★★ 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 recover
BTS #182: Cody Hughes - Madison Academy (AL)
Coach Cody Hughes Twitter: @clh_strength Website: www.clhstrength.com ★★★★★ 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 readines
BTS #181: Pat Doyle - Grand Island Senior High (NE)
Coach Pat Doyle pdoyle@gips.org 402-239-1811 Twitter - @IslanderPowerGI ★★★★★ 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 give
BTS #180: Nate Graham - Beyond Sets and Reps
Coach Nate Graham Email: ngraham@movalleycsd.org Twitter: coachngraham Instagram: MoValleyStrength Presentation: Video ★★★★★ 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
BTS #179: Preston Pedersen - Pre-Game Primers
Coach 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 moni
BTS #178: Curt Lamb - Cornell College (IA)
Coach Curt Lamb Email - clamb@cornellcollege.edu Twitter (X) - CurtLamb ★★★★★ 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 readin
BTS #177: Derek Doherty - Fort Madison High School (IA)
Coach Derek Doherty Twitter (X) - @CoachDoherty20 ★★★★★ 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 value b
BTS #176: Stephen Vassalotti - Coe College (IA)
Coach Stephen Vassalotti Email - svassalotti@coe.edu Twitter (X) - CoachVass_71 Instagram - CoachVass_71 ★★★★★ 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 mo
BTS #175: Scott Pherson - Concord High School (IN)
Coach Scott Pherson IG - @Concord_Strong & @skottiedoesntNO X / YouTube / TikTok - @CoachPherson Caffeinated Coaches Podcast ★★★★★ 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 withi
BTS #174: Gage Rosier - R/Strong Performance (MO)
Coach Gage Rosier Email: rosierperformance@gmail.com IG: instagram.com/g.rosier Linktree: linktr.ee/rstrong ★★★★★ 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
BTS #173: HS Training Roundtable (Kolody, Pherson, Cremonese, Ficker)
Coach Paul Kolody pkolody@hcrhs.org IG @reddevilstrength X @hcsportsperform 908-334-8339 Griddy Video Coach Scott Pherson IG @Concord_Strong X @CoachPherson TikTok @coachpherson Coach Frank Cremonese fcremonese@uscsd.k12.pa.us IG @CoachCrem X @CoachCrem Coach Nick Ficker nick.ficker@ashevillechristian.org IG @coach_ficker IG @aca_strength ★★★★★ 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 all
BTS #172: Preston Pedersen - Connection
Coach 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
BTS #171: Jake Vollstedt - Northwest Missouri State University & Maryville High School
Coach Jake Vollstedt Email: Jdvollstedt@gmail.com ★★★★★ 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
BTS #170: John Engelbrecht - HS S&C Applications
Coach John Engelbrecht Email: john.engelbrecht@csus.edu Slides: High School Applications From My Time in Collegiate S&C ★★★★★ 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 t
BTS #169: John Engelbrecht - Sacramento State (CA)
Coach John Engelbrecht Email: john.engelbrecht@csus.edu ★★★★★ 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 va
BTS #168: Amber Burson - Time-Efficient Strategies for Maximizing Effectiveness in the Phys Ed S&C Classroom
Coach Amber Burson Email: amber.burson@lexschools.org Twitter: @lexhighstrength Instagram: lexstrength Facebook: Lex Strength ★★★★★ 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 w
BTS #167: Amber Burson - Lexington High School (NE)
Coach Amber Burson Email: amber.burson@lexschools.org Twitter: @lexhighstrength Instagram: lexstrength Facebook: Lex Strength ★★★★★ 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 w
BTS #166: Ray Borchert - Tarleton State University (TX)
Coach Ray Borchert Twitter: RayBorchert ★★★★★ 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
BTS #165: Tyler Franklin - Murray High School (KY)
Coach Tyler Franklin Email: Tyler.Franklin@murray.kyschools.us Twitter: @Tyry202 ★★★★★ 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
BTS #164: Luke Goemaat - Ottumwa High School (IA)
Coach Nate Graham Email: luke.goemaat@ottumwaschools.com Twitter: BulldogStrongot Instagram: ottumwa_strength ★★★★★ 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
BTS #163: Nate Graham - Missouri Valley High School (IA)
Coach Nate Graham Email: ngraham@movalleycsd.org Twitter: coachngraham Instagram: MoValleyStrength ★★★★★ 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
BTS #162: Mark Hoover - Simplifaster Performance & Technology Specialist
Coach Mark Hoover Twitter: MarkHoover71 IG: hoover_performance ★★★★★ 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
BTS #161: Michelle Toy - Bellarmine College Preparatory (CA)
Coach Michelle Toy Email: mtoy@bcp.org IG: @michellegtoy ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr This episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr. TeamBuildr is THE software for strength and conditioning coaches. Join the thousands of coaches that log into TeamBuildr every day to write training programs, build questionnaires, and access and track athlete data. TeamBuildr is compatible with mobile devices, laptops, tablets, and TV’s, which makes it the perfect software for any setting.
BTS #160: Jeff Kluever - Character Counts!
Jeff Kluever Email: jeff.kluever@drake.edu Website: CharacterCounts.org/ ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr This episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr. TeamBuildr is THE software for strength and conditioning coaches. Join the thousands of coaches that log into TeamBuildr every day to write training programs, build questionnaires, and access and track athlete data. TeamBuildr is compatible with mobile devices, laptops, tablets, and TV’s, which makes it the perfect software fo
BTS #159: How Sport Coaches can Support S&C with Jessica Gust
Coach Jessica Gust Twitter: @slplift Instagram: slplift ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr This episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr. TeamBuildr is THE software for strength and conditioning coaches. Join the thousands of coaches that log into TeamBuildr every day to write training programs, build questionnaires, and access and track athlete data. TeamBuildr is compatible with mobile devices, laptops, tablets, and TV’s, which makes it the perfect software for any setting. I
BTS #158: Role of S&C in Physical Education Roundtable - N. Crouse, M. Gettemy
Mike and Nick bring amazing insight on how Strength Coaches can add value to their districts' Physical Education program. Enjoy the show! ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr This episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr. TeamBuildr is THE software for strength and conditioning coaches. Join the thousands of coaches that log into TeamBuildr every day to write training programs, build questionnaires, and access and track athlete data. TeamBuildr is compatible with mobile devices, l
BTS #157: Classroom Management - Season 5 Premeire
Welcome to Season 5 of the Big Time Strength Podcast, where we highlight strength and conditioning coaches making it big time where they are at! ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr This episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr. TeamBuildr is THE software for strength and conditioning coaches. Join the thousands of coaches that log into TeamBuildr every day to write training programs, build questionnaires, and access and track athlete data. TeamBuildr is compatible with mobile dev
BTS #156: Season 4 Finale - Mark Raymond
This 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 condition
BTS #155: Summer Training Roundtable (Hoover, Vogel, Gle, Gust, Lane, Cole)
In this roundtable episode, we hear from coaches that were kind enough to share about their summer training. Please reach out them with any questions you have. Coach Contact Information Mark Hoover Twitter: @YorkStrength17 Adam Vogel, MA, USAW-1, NASM-YES Email: AVogel@BBCHS.org or AdamVogel_56@yahoo.com Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook = @BBCHSAPT Doug Gle 231-631-3731 Twitter: @trojanstrength Gledo@tcaps.net Jessica Gust St Louis Park High School, MN gust.jessica@slpschools.org 952
BTS #154: Crew Chat - End of the School Year Training
On 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,
BTS #153: Adam Vogel - Bradley-Bourbonnais Community HS (IL)
Adam Vogel serves as a Physical Education teacher, PE/CTE Division Chair, Head Strength Coach, and Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator) at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School in Illinois (60 miles south Chicago). He is a former collegiate football player and has a B.S. in Psychology and a master’s degree in teaching. Coach Vogel holds UASW-1 and NASM-YES certifications and is the Illinois State Director for the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). Next ye
BTS #152: Liane Blyn, Kat Koch, Kyle Feldman
This week Amanda sits down with some of the top Strength Coaches in the industry about the past, present, and future of strength and conditioning and the impact of female coaches. Liane Blyn has been a strength coach for over 25 years. She has worked in college, high school and private sector. Currently, she is the Director of Olympic Sports at Arizona State University. Liane also has an extensive athletic career, including that of a power lifter. She is also the current National Strength an
BTS #151 - How Do We Know Our Impact?
This week Amanda reads a letter from a former student who reached out after 10 years to articulate how strength and conditioning has played a role in her life. This letter was so good that it had to be shared to inspire other coaches to realize the seeds that are planted every day. This episode also celebrates Women's History Month!
BTS #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__schmit
BTS #149: Brandon Herring - Speed Training
Coach Brandon Herring is currently in his 4th year as the S&C Coach at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, AL. He has coached at the high school level in various roles - Head Football Coach, football Offensive Coordinator, Offensive Line, S&C, track - since 2015. In 2019, he transitioned to S&C full-time and he is not presently coaching a sport. Prior to 2015, he coached college football at UAB and Samford University from 2000-2014. Brandon Herring Contact Information: Twitter: @Bra
BTS #148: Brandon Herring - Hewitt-Trussville High School (AL)
Coach Brandon Herring is currently in his 4th year as the S&C Coach at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, AL. He has coached at the high school level in various roles - Head Football Coach, football Offensive Coordinator, Offensive Line, S&C, track - since 2015. In 2019, he transitioned to S&C full-time and he is not presently coaching a sport. Prior to 2015, he coached college football at UAB and Samford University from 2000-2014. Brandon Herring Contact Information: Twitter: @Bra
BTS #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:
BTS #146: Crew Chat
On 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 le
BTS #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 remot
Bonus Episode: Speaker Preview - Big Time Strength and Football Clinic - Dassel-Cokato MN - 1/8/22
In this bonus episode Amanda highlights the Strength and Football Coaches who will be presenting at the Big Time Strength and Football Clinic on January 8th at Dassel-Cokato High School in Cokato, MN. Thank you to our clinic sponsors: NHSSCA Power Lift Teambuildr Leading Edge Fundraising All Seasons Sports Presenters include: Keynote Jerry Hanson - Honor the Past, Celebrate the Future! STRENGTH Miles Clifton - Luther College (IA) Zack Nauert - Mound Westonka High School (MN) Jessica Gu
BTS #144 - Auggie Promersberger - St. Edwards High School (OH)
This week Amanda interviews Coach Auggie Promersberger out of Ohio. Coach Promersberger is the current Director of Sport Performance for St. Edwards High School. St. Edwards has a big history of winning and state titles, including most recently State Football Champions! Coach P talks about his philosophy with technology, the weight room, and life. You can next hear Auggie present live at the Big Time Strength and Football Clinic as the NHSSCA Sponsor Speaker at Dassel-Cokato High School in Mi
BTS #143: Michael Bewley - PLAE Global Director of Performance & Education
After 22+ years of coaching at the D-I level, Coach Bewley stepped out of his previous coaching role as Director of Basketball Strength & Conditioning at Clemson University and joined PLAE in July as their Global Director of Performance and Education.
Clemson University Head Coach Brad Brownell hired Bewley before the 2016-17 basketball season to advance the Tigers' efforts in the weight room. That decision came to fruition when the Tigers advanced to the 2018 Sweet 16 after being picked secon
BTS #142: Adam Atallah - Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (OH)
This week Coach Berg introduces you to Coach Adam Atallah, the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. Coach Bio: NAME: Adam Atallah Hometown: Cincinnati Ohio College: Miami University c/o 2011 Head Coach: Been w/ CHCA since November 2014 Adam, a 2007 CHCA graduate, brings a wealth of experience from the athletic world. Coach Atallah was named the 2020 National High School Strength and Conditioning Association (NHSSCA)
BTS #141: Zach Fears - Southeastern Oklahoma State University
On 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
BTS #140: Lessons from a first year Director of Athletic Performance
In 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
BTS #139: Katie Moser, Fort Dodge Senior High (IA)
This week we bring another amazing female coach to the surface of the strength and conditioning industry in Katie Moser! Katie is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fort Dodge High School in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In our conversation we discuss raising a family as coaches, coming into a position during the pandemic and all things exciting about high school strength and conditioning. You are going to love this episode! Enjoy. Coach Information: Email: kmoser@fdschools.org Twitter and IG
BTS #138: Crew Chat
On 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! _____________________________________________________
BTS #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 gradu
BTS #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 experienc
BTS #135: Supporting the Female S&C Coach
As 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
BTS #134: Crew Chat
On 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. Teambuild
BTS #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 ________
BTS #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
BTS #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 colle
BTS 130: Crew Chat
In 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 abil
BTS #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
BTS #128: Alesha Dunlap - Jefferson County (FL)
Coach Dunlap is a certified Physical Education Teacher at Jefferson County K-12. A Somerset Charter school located in Monticello, FL. She is certified in grades K-12 with Athletic Coaching Endorsement. She has been a High School Strength and Conditioning Coach for two years now with one year at the collegiate level. She works with football, basketball (boys), soccer, baseball, flag football and track and field. She was the high school Volleyball and Softball coach for 2 season. Her current
BTS #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 ___________________________
BTS #126: Brock Behrndt - South Dakota School of Mines
Coach 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 - @Brock
BTS #125: Crew Chat
In 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
BTS #124: Adam Virgile - Sports Science Consultant
I had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Adam Virgile and learn some awesome things about Google Spreadsheets. Coach is amazing at what he does and has a passion for helping others. To check out the tutorial that he did follow the YouTube link below. Automated Data Collection, Dashboard, & Leaderboard Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOs7hzOgfKQ&ab_channel=BigTimeStrength Coach's Background BSc in Exercise and Movement Science (minor concentration in Nutrition and Food Sciences)
BTS #123: Wendi Irlbeck - Registered Dietitian
In this episode Coach Irlbeck discusses the use of Protein, Pre-Workout, and Creatine supplementation in teen and young athletes. Wendi is a devoted Christian, registered dietitian, certified international society of sports nutritionist, writer, speaker, performance nutritionist, and healthy lifestyle coach. Wendi utilizes evidence-based science to create nutrition programs so athletes can optimize performance, minimize health risks, and enhance recovery from training while focusing on injury pr
BTS #122: Justin Bentivegna - Hofstra University (NY)
Justin Bentivegna is in his fourth year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Hofstra University. He began his tenure in August 2017. Bentivegna has extensive strength and conditioning experience, including serving as Hofstra's volunteer assistant strength and conditioning coach during Summer 2014. After his first tenure at Hofstra, Bentivegna worked as a strength and conditioning assistant at College of the Holy Cross, designing programs for men's lacrosse, women's volleyball and
BTS #121: Crew Chat
In 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
BTS #120 - High School Athlete Roundtable Discussion
Each 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. ______________________________________
BTS #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 Co
BTS #118: Patrick Basil - Hamilton College (NY)
Patrick Basil joined the Hamilton College athletic department staff as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Director of Blood Fitness Center in June 2018. He had previously worked at Division I Bryant University as the school's assistant strength and conditioning coach since March 2015. Basil designed and implemented in- and off-season strength and conditioning programs for the field hockey, men's soccer, men's and women's swimming and diving, and men's golf teams at Bryant. H
BTS #117: Crew Chat
In 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
BTS #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 Vo
BTS #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
BTS #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 b
BTS #113: Crew Chat
In 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, genera
BTS #112 - Taylor Galadyk - Valkyrie Performance - Veteran's Day Special
Taylor 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
BTS #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@conestogac
BTS #110 - Crew Chat - Sponsor Spotlight
In 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. Teamb
BTS #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, wh
BTS #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
BTS #107: Carmen Pata - University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Carmen Pata began his coaching career at UW-River Falls in 2000 when he was hired as the assistant strength and conditioning coach. He held that position until 2005 when he was promoted to his current position as head athletic performance coach. Pata received his B.A. degree in biology, chemistry and athletic coaching from UWRF in 2000 and is completing his M.A. degree in exercise science from the University of Central Missouri. Pata is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through
BTS #106: Crew Chat
In 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 t
BTS #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
BTS #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 Regiona
BTS #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
BTS #102: Crew Chat
In 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 schoo
BTS #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
BTS #100: Joe Quinlin - Northwest Missouri State University
Joe 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 Cit
BTS #99: Aaron Reasland - Eastern Iowa FCA
Coach 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 Christ
BTS #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 2
BTS #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 wh
BTS #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 __________________________________________
BTS #95: New Co-Host Announcement and Roundtable
We 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! ________________________
BTS #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
BTS #93: Returning to Training During COVID
We 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 sp
BTS #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 sponso
BTS #91: Jeanne Rankin - Eastern Connecticut State University
Jeanne 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. Ran
BTS #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 athl
BTS #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.
BTS #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 /
BTS #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 T
BTS #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 sponsor
BTS #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
BTS #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 an
BTS #83: Trevor Florendo - Colorado School of Mines
Trevor 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, w
BTS #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
BTS #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
BTS #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 rol
BTS #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 Cot
BTS #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
BTS #77: The Cardinal Edge
In 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 sponsor
BTS #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 coac
BTS #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 own
BTS #74: How to Make a Switch (book review) - Coach Rosier
On 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
BTS #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 Assess
BTS #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:
BTS #71: Josh Wildeman - University of Southern Indiana
Josh 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
BTS #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 be
BTS #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 strengt
BTS #68: Kurt Hester - Louisiana Tech University
Coach 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 HS
BTS #67: Ben Kozak - West Texas A&M
Assistant 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 ch
BTS #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,
BTS #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 co
BTS #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 e
BTS #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
BTS #62: Tyler Davis - University of Central Missouri
Tyler 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 wor
BTS #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
BTS #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 -
BTS #59: John Hammersmith - Ferris State University (MI)
John Hammersmith became the first-ever full-time Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University prior to the 2017-18 season. Hammersmith joined the FSU program and coordinates strength and conditioning duties for 15 of the school's 17 varsity programs under Coordinator of Athletic Performance Dave Cencer's direction on a full-time basis. He played collegiate football in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) at the University of Findlay and spent two years as the
BTS #58: Preston Pedersen - Programming
Preston 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
BTS #57: Lucas Stanton - Anamosa High School (IA)
Current Title: Anamosa High School since 2017 - Head Football Coach, Head Strength and Speed Coach. I also teach a health class and have a leadership and character development class. Previous Jobs: Wahlert Catholic High School 2016-2017 Head Strength and Speed Coach and Defensive Coordinator North Cedar High School 2013 - 2016 Head Strength Coach. Defensive Coordinator. In 2015-2016 I served as AD, Dean of Students, Head Football and Head of Strength and Speed. Marietta High School in Mariet
BTS #56: Crush Cancer!
BIG TIME STRENGTH FAMILY! I'm asking for your help! My cousin, a young aspiring strength coach, has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. He had just begun his first strength and conditioning internship before his diagnoses earlier this month. I am putting together a "Crush Cancer" ebook that is a compilation of "workouts of the day" submitted from the top strength and conditioning professionals in the country (that's you)! This ebook will be sold with 100% of profits going towards my cousin's
BTS #55: James Prendergast - Hofstra University (NY)
James Prendergast is in his tenth year on the strength and conditioning staff and his third as head strength and conditioning coach at Hofstra University in 2019-20. He previously served as associate head strength and conditioning coach at Hofstra from 2014-17. Prendergast has worked with the men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, baseball, volleyball and wrestling teams during his tenure at Hofstra. He currently works with the Pride men's lacrosse, men's basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams.
BTS #54: John Garrish - North Broward Preparatory School (FL)
John Garrish has been the strength and conditioning coordinator at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida since 2014. He honed his skills during internships at the University of North Texas and Rutgers University. Coach Garrish is regional director (Southeast) for the National High School Strength Coaches Association. Coach Garrish Contact Information Email - john.garrish@nbps.org Twitter - @John_Garrish Instagram - coach_garrish TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsor
BTS #53: Mike Caro - Emory & Henry College (VA)
As the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Emory & Henry College, Mike Caro oversees the performance training programs of 22 varsity teams and three club teams. In addition he supervises one assistant and several academic interns and student-coaches. Mike also serves as the Chair of the NSCA’s College Coaches Special Interest Group. When not training athletes, he manages the campus fitness center and its staff of over 22 student workers, and runs the strength and conditioning internship prog
BTS #52: Tyler Ayers - Webber International University (FL)
Coach Ayers just completed his second year the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Webber International University. Coach Ayers is directly responsible for the program design and implementation of football and softball, while also overseeing implementation with all other WIU sports teams and leading the Webber Strength & Conditioning department's nationally recognized mentorship program. Prior to Webber, Coach Ayers served as the first ever Head Athletic Performance Coach at Lawrence Univers
BTS #51: Matt Orton - Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School (IA)
Coach Matt Orton Performance Physical Education Teacher / Strength and Conditioning Specialist Cedar Rapids Jefferson HS - (2011-2019) Head Wrestling Coach (2011-2017) Performance Physical Education Teacher/ Strength and Conditioning Specialist Iowa City West - (2004 - 2011) Asst. Wrestling Coach PE Teacher/ Asst. Wrestling Coach St. Charles West (MO) - (1997 - 2004) College Career: Southwest Missouri State (1990-1994)Wrestling (DI National Qualifier 1994) College - I had a tremendous S&C coach
BTS #50: SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
This 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 aroun
BTS #49: Mark Hoover - York Comprehensive High School (SC)
Mark Hoover is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at York Comprehensive High School and is in his 22nd year in coaching. He coached HS football for 17 years. He also was a Grad Assistant for 2 years at Edinboro University of PA. His last 4 years he has been strictly strength and conditioning. Coach spent 6 years at Piedmont HS in Monroe NC before moving to YCHS in 2017. Coach Hoover is a proud original member of the National HS Strength Coaches Association. Coach Hoover Contact Informat
BTS #48: Matt Smith - Kentucky State University
Coach Matt Smith is currently a Physical Preparation Coach at Kentucky State University and Pro Active Therapy, in addition to running is own company, Premier Strength and Performance. Coach Smith has experience working at Coastal Carolina University, Mid-America Nazarene, Northwest Missouri State University, and the University of Central Missouri. Coach Smith Contact Info Email: mattsc91@gmail.com Twitter: @CoachSmithSC Instagram: @coachstrength91 Podcast: Strength Talk and Shop - Check it
BTS #47: Tony Stewart - Summer HS Strength & Conditioning (IA)
In this episode Coach Tony Stewart, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at North Scott High School (Previous Episode #11), breaks down what he does in the summer for his athletes. If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Coach. Coach Stewart Contact Info: Email: tony.stewart@northscott.org Twitter: Lancer_Strength Instagram: Coach_Stew Cell Phone: 515-231-6616 Office Phone: 563-285-3252 TeamBuildr Thank you to TeamBuildr for sponsoring this episode. TeamBuildr provides strength
BTS #46: Dillon Adams - Ottawa University (KS)
Coach Dillon Adams serves as the Director of Athletic Performance & Head Powerlifting Coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS. Prior to Ottawa, Coach Adams spent 5 months as an Assistant Coach for Sports Performance at the University of Houston, working with Football, Women's Tennis, & Women's Golf. Prior to Houston he was an intern for Football Strength & Conditioning at The University of Texas for 3 months and at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas for 2 1/2 years. While at Tarl
BTS #45: Graham Lundt - Gilbert High School (IA)
Coach Graham Lundt Gilbert - Director of Strength & Conditioning, Teach HS health & PE - 8 years Akron-Westfield - Head Football, Head Girls Track, Head Strength & Conditioning, Taught HS health & 6-12 PE - 3 years Masters - Drake Undergrad - Morningside and BVU Coach Lundt Contact Information: Email: Lundtg@gilbertcsd.org Twitter: @Tiger__Strength Cell: 712-490-3940 Website: tigerstrength.org TeamBuildr TeamBuildr provides strength and conditioning software to athletics programs around the
BTS #44: Cori Metzgar - Western Oregon University
Cori Metzgar is in her ninth year as the Director of Sports Performance after joining the Wolves in October 2011. Metzgar's hiring established a consolidation of the strength and conditioning program at WOU as she directs the strength and conditioning programs for the Wolves' 13 intercollegiate sports. Prior to her arrival in the newly created position, individual sport coaches were tasked with developing strength and conditioning programs for WOU student-athletes. Metzgar joined the Wolves aft
BTS #43: Monty Mathews - The New School (AR)
Undergrad at Hardin Simmons University Interned with HSU in Spring 2012 Summer 2012 internship at Boston College Moved back to Abilene and started working part time at Action Zone (PT/S&C Clinic) interned at Abilene Christian in Fall of 2012 until I went full time at Action Zone. Moved to Fayetteville in Fall of 2013 and started interning at the University of Arkansas. After a year, became the GA and was in charge of programming workouts for Men's Golf and Women's Swim. Graduated in May 2016 wit
BTS #42: Alli Jenicke & Miles Clifton - Luther College (IA)
Coach Alli Jenicke was named Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College in January 2019. Prior to Luther College, Jenicke was the Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at Morehead State University in 2018 and the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College 2017. Jenicke graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Kinesiology in 2014 and a MA in Business Leadership from William Penn University in 2017. Coach Miles Clifton was named Assistant Director of Athletic P
BTS #41: Michael Doscher - Valdosta State University (GA)
Coach Michael Doscher is in his 23rd year as the Head Speed, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Valdosta State University, a NCAA Division II institution. Doscher received his undergraduate degree from Springfield College and his master’s degree from Mississippi State University. Doscher’s strength and conditioning career began as a student at Springfield College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness in May, 1992. He interned with the Boston College Strength and Conditioning s
BTS #40: Jason Spray - Ensworth High School (TN)
Coach Jason Spray is the Director of Sports Performance at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tennessee. He formally was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at his alma mater Middle Tennessee State University. He is an NSCA Strength Coach of The Year recipient and featured on the NFL Network. CSCS, SCCC, USAW1, FMS, CFSC In this episode we talk about where Coach has been, his transition to the high school level, some challenges that he has had to overcome, working with the mutli-sport stud
BTS #39: Ron Thomson - New Mexico Highlands University
Ron Thomson begins his fifth season as the New Mexico Highlands strength and conditioning coach. In 2015, Thomson was given the Masters Award in the College Strength and Conditioning field for 2015. Thomson came to New Mexico Highlands with more than 30 years of experience in not only high school, but also at all levels of NCAA athletics. Before joining the athletic staff at Highlands, he was the strength and conditioning coach at NCAA Division-I UW-Milwaukee. In Thomson's time as a strengt
BTS #38: David Neill - Liberty Christian School (TX)
Coach David Neill is the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. He has been serving in his current position for almost two years. Prior to Liberty, Coach Neill spent 2 seasons as an Assistant Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Texas, 3 seasons at the University of Cincinnati, and 1 season at Texas Tech. He began his coaching career at Texas Tech after playing there as a defensive and offensive lineman. Coach Neill played 3 years
BTS #37: Joe Chiaramonte - Byron Center High School (MI)
Coach Joe Chiaramonte is the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Byron Center High School in Byron Center, MI. He also serves in the same capacity at the Center for Physical Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids, MI where he oversees several other High School Strength & Conditioning programs and their Strength Coaches. Coach is also the Head Athletic Trainer at Byron Center High School. Coach Chiaramonte has a passion for High School Strength & Conditioning, and strives to deliver the best to his S
BTS #36: E.J. Kreis - Chadron State College (NE)
E.J. Kreis IV is a native of Nashville Tennessee, attended high school in Colorado, graduating from Longmont high school in Longmont Colorado. After high school, E.J. Played collegiate football at Western Colorado University from 2009, to 2013, and was a 4 year starter at cornerback for the Mountaineers, being selected to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference third team as a punt returner his senior year. In 2013, Kreis received his USA weightlifting level one sports performance certification d
BTS #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
BTS #34: Aaron Siekmann - Black Hills State University (SD)
Coach Aaron Siekmann is in his fourth year as the Athletic Performance Director at Black Hill State University. Siekmann comes to Black Hills State after previously serving at the Milwaukee School of Engineering serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the baseball team. While at MSOE, he developed specific strength and agility workouts, made individual workouts and taught the fundamentals and techniques of Olympic lifts. Concurrently while at MSOE, Siekmann served as a coach at Athlet
BTS #33: Monte Sparkman - Richland High School (TX)
Coach Monte Sparkman is the Director of Athlete Performance at Richland High School. Coach Sparkman is a native of Burkburnett, TX. Coach is in his 6th year overall and 4th year serving as Director of Athletic Performance and special education teacher at Richland High School located in North Richland Hills, TX. Prior to his arrival at Richland, Sparkman had coaching stops at Burkburnett - 1 year, The Virginia Military Institute - 3 years, and North Ridge Middle School - 2.5 years. Sparkman inte
BTS #32: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all of our Big Time Strength listeners and guests! Thank you for your continued support and for making our profession great! Big things coming down the road for Big Time Strength... stay tuned!! 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 your program more efficient, m
BTS #31: Jordan Johnson - Owasso High School (OK)
Coach Jordan Johnson (CPR, USAW, CSCCA) is the Director of Strength and Conditioning Owasso High School in Oklahoma. Jordan is an Oklahoma native from Texhoma in the Oklahoma Panhandle. He graduated from Texas Tech in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Minor in Health. Jordan has been a strength and conditioning professional for the past 15 years. 2004: Texas Tech University: Strength & Conditioning Assistant, Olympic sports, under the guidance of strength coach Tory Steph
BTS #30: Erik Hoium - Central Washington University
Coach Erik Hoium is currently the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Central Washington University. Prior to his current role he was a football coach at CWU and Olivet Nazarene University for 5 years. While at ONU he worked as the Assistant Strength Coach for Football. In 2016 he took over the CWU Strength and Conditioning Program (in an Interim role) from Jason Dudley when we left for Washington State University. After the national search for a full time director he was fortunate enough t
BTS #29: Tully Chapman - Grandville High School (MI)
Coach Tully Chapman is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Grandville High School in Grandville, Michigan. Since January of 2014 Coach has worked with all varsity sports, including the Bulldog’s 2015 Competitive Cheer State Champions, 2015 & 2016 Hockey State Runner-Up, and 2017 Softball State Runner-Up. A graduate of Trine University, he played 4 years of varsity football for the Thunder while earning his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. After graduation Coach interned at Northwestern
BTS #28: Dakota Steiner - Forever Strong Training Center (IA)
Coach Dakota Steiner is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Forever Strong Training Center in Adel, Iowa. Coach worked under Joe Quinlin at Northwest Missouri State University for 4 years; 2 as an intern and 2 as a Graduate Assistant. While at Northwest Missouri State Coach Steiner also worked as a personal trainer and a volunteer Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Maysville High School in Maysville, Missouri Coach Steiner Contact Info Per
BTS #27: Brian Lutter - Johnston High School (IA)
Coach Brian Lutter MS, CSCS, USAW is the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Johnston High school in Johnston, IA. Brian designs the lifting & speed / agility programs for all the strength training classes as well as working with the school’s varsity football program. In addition Brian helps assists the school’s additional sports and athletes. Brian is an assistant varsity football coach and physical education teacher. Brian has also coached varsity wrestling and varsity girls track.Brian rec
BTS #26: Grant Darnell - Wayne State College (NE)
Grant Darnell is in his third year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Wayne State College, a D2 school in Nebraska. Darnell is the first strength coach in school history and oversees the athletic development of all student athletes at WSC. Prior to WSC, Darnell was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Kent State University where he oversaw the men's and women's track and field programs while assisting with football and all Olympic sports in both weight rooms at KSU. Darnel
BTS #25: Rob Brokaw - North Bend Central (NE)
Coach Rob Brokaw is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the North Bend Central Tigers teaching strength and conditioning classes and supporting the athletic programs. He is also the defensive coordinator for the football team. He has a deep desire to become a great coach, and help build up student athletes to their full potential. In his quest for knowledge he created the Nebraska High School Strength and Conditioning Clinic to bring some top minds in strength and conditioning into Ne
BTS #24: Big Time Reflections
In this episode we discuss some of the main takeaways so far from our amazing guests! 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 your program more efficient, more accountable and smarter when it comes to measuring your team’s effort in the weight room. Visit their website and start a 14-day fr
BTS #23: Jay Dahl - Waukee High School (IA)
Coach Jay Dahl’s Teaching Experience Waukee High School, Waukee, Iowa. Physical Education 10-12, August 2012-present Professional Learning Instructor Drake University/Heartland Area Education. Association 11 Professional Learning Instructor Boone High School, Boone, Iowa. Physical Education 9-12, Health Education 9-12, August 2000-May 2012: Collins-Maxwell Community School, Maxwell, Iowa. Physical Education 6-12. August 1997-May 2000 Aurelia Community School, Aurelia, Iowa. Physical Education K
BTS #22: Chuck Hollwedel - Benedictine College (KS)
Coach Chuck Hollwedel is currently the Director of Athletic Performance at Benedictine College. He graduated from the University of Kansas and spent some time in the private sector working with athletes of all ages and levels as well as general population clients. After spending time in the private sector and missing that true team atmosphere he began his pursuit to work with teams. In January of 2017 he had the opportunity to work with Benedictine College's football off-season training and help
BTS #21: Dave Jenkins - NHSSCA Iowa Director
Coach Dave Jenkins is currently at Central Dewitt High School as a health teacher but coaches football at North Scott High School. Coach also serves as the NHSSCA State Director for Iowa. Previously he was the head strength coach at Bettendorf and Davenport West High School. Prior to being a high school strength coach, Coach Jenkins was also an assistant strength coach with Hendrick Motorsports. Coach started in strength and conditioning as an intern with the University of Tennessee football tea
BTS #20: Kyle Keese - Guyer High School (TX)
Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from Tarleton State University in 2006. While at Tarleton he was part of the Lone Star Conference championship team in 2001 & north division champions in 2002. Kyle is currently the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Guyer High School in Denton, Texas, and has been there since 2007. During that time, Guyer has reached the quarter finals, state semi finals twice, state finalist in 2010, and back to back state championships in
BTS #19: Whitney Rodden - MidAmerica Nazarene University (KS)
Coach Rodden started out as a Softball player for MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) in 1997 and went on to participate in MNU's Olympic Weightlifting Program. She graduated from MNU in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Athletic Training, and a Minor Degree in Psychology. In May of 2004 she graduated from Kansas State University (KSU) with a Master of Arts Degree in Education Administration and Leadership. She is a member of United States of America Weightlifting (USAW) at the Coach Level
BTS #18: Matt Nein - Salisbury University (MD)
In his fifteenth year as the Coordinator of Sports Performance at Salisbury University, Matt oversees the training programs of 21 varsity teams, 3 graduate assistants, and an intern and volunteer staff of about 15. During his tenure as Coordinator, Matt has had the opportunity to work with 12 National Championship teams, 8 individual National Championship athletes, and over 300 All-Americans. In 2018, Matt was named the NSCA College Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year; an award given annua
BTS #17: Tobias Jacobi - Strong Rock Christian (GA)
Coach Tobias Jacobi Bio: Strength & Conditioning Coach at Strong Rock Christian since 2014 Previously spent 15 years coaching in college at East Carolina, Charleston Southern, Kent State, Western Carolina, Elon, North Carolina, and Cumberland University. Earned the following certifications/distinctions: CSCS*D, RSCC*D, USAW-L1, TPI-L1, and USAT&F-L1 Named the 2017-2018 NHSSCA National Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year Coached teams that have competed in the postseason in baseball, baske
BTS #16: Joey Hannant - University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Joey Hannant enters his tenth year with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke as the head of the athletic performance department during the 2018-2019 academic year. As head of the program, Hannant is responsible for designing and implementing year-round training and nutrition programs with the main focus on athletic development of all varsity sports and the spirit squad at UNCP. In addition, he is directly responsible for the day-to-day training of the football, men's basketball and softb
BTS #15: Ryan Arnold - Pleasant Valley High School (IA)
Coach Ryan Arnold has been the strength & conditioning coach at Pleasant Valley since 2009, prior to his time at Pleasant Valley he was the Program Director for Quad Cities Acceleration. He is entering his 14th year of Strength & Conditioning. Coach Arnold has an extensive education in sports performance and holds numerous strength and conditioning certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Sports Performance Coach (USAW) and USA Level 1 Track and Field Coach (USATF)
BTS #14: Michael Silbernagel - University of Mary (ND)
Michael Silbernagel has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Marauders since the department started in January 2011. He oversees three assistant coaches and the year-round strength and conditioning for the University of Mary athletic teams. Silbernagel served as the Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Colorado State Rams from 2005-10 and was the Head Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football from 2006-2010. During his time at CSU, Silbernagel designed and
BTS #13: Garrett Keith - Westminster Christian Academy (AL)
Coach Garrett Keith has been the strength and conditioning coach at Westminster Christian Academy (AL) for 10 years. He is a 1999 graduate of American Christian Academy. After high school he attended the University of North Alabama where he was a four-year letterman and captain (2002) on the football team. Garrett is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the national strength and conditioning association (NSCA), a Certified Underground Strength Coach through Zach Even-E
BTS #12: Brian Ciolek - Avila University (MO)
Brian Ciolek is entering his fifth year at Avila University. He is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for all 14 varsity sports overseeing +350 athletes and is also a faculty member in the Kinesiology Department where he teaches two courses a semester. Before Avila he taught for a year at Heritage College. Prior to Heritage he was the Wellness, Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Park University where he work with the 2012 Mens Volleyball National Championship team and was an adjunct facu
BTS #11: Tony Stewart - North Scott High School (IA)
Coach Tony Stewart is the head strength and conditioning coach at North Scott High School in Eldridge, Iowa. He has been there 10 years and has grown the program to one of the best in the nation. Previous Stops: Iowa State University: Education major and Track and Field Thrower Winterset High School: Teacher/Coach Illinois State University: Graduate Assistant S&C coach - M.S., in Kinesiology and Recreation with emphasis on Sport Psychology North Scott High School: Head S&C Coach/Teacher (10 ye
BTS #10: Zach Mathers - University of Sioux Falls (SD)
Zach Mathers (ATC, LAT, CSCS) joined the University of Sioux Falls athletics staff in the spring of 2010 as the head athletic trainer and head strength and conditioning coach. Mathers oversees all aspects of athletic training and strength & conditioning for all sports at USF. Mathers is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) licensed in both Iowa and South Dakota and is
BTS #9: Ross Schwisow & Justin Wieser - Basehor-Linwood HS (KS)
Ross Schwisow is the Basehor Linwood High School (KS) Athletic Director and Assistant Principal. He previously worked as an Assistant S&C at the University of Missouri for 2 years and Basehor-Linwood Director of S&C for 11 years. He originally had a degree in Business from Washburn University and served 4 years as a HS business teacher and coach at Rossville HS. Schwisow decided to pursue career in S&C and was fortunate to gain a position at University of Missouri. His passion quickly transiti
BTS #8: Jordan Fark - McKendree University (IL)
Jordan Fark is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at McKendree University, a Division 2 school in Southern Illinois competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. He has held this position for the past 5 years. Prior to this position, he owned and operated a sports performance training center in southern Illinois; Fark Training Systems. He has also held positions as a high school Director of Strength and Conditioning at Nashville Community High School and interned/volunteered at St. Loui
BTS #7: Scott Meier - Farmington High School (MN)
Scott Meier is currently in his 20th year at Farmington High School (MN) where he is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. He is also a Physical Education Teacher at FHS and teaches Sports Conditioning, Weight Training, and 9th grade Fitness For Life classes. He coached Farmington’s competitive weightlifting for 9 years, and in that time, the Tigers earned four state team titles, over 40 individual state champions, and multiple state record holders. Prior to that he was the head Strength an
BTS #6: Korey Van Wyk - Northwestern College (IA)
Coach Korey Van Wyk is a Kinesiology instructor and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. He teaches courses on strength & conditioning, nutrition, anatomy, personal training, and general fitness. In addition to his teaching duties, Korey is also responsible for the design and implementation of physical preparation programs for the football, wrestling, men’s & women’s soccer, cheer, and dance teams. Before starting at Northwestern, Korey spent time as a nutr
BTS #5: Isaiah Castilleja - Metropolitan State University (CO)
Coach Isaiah Castilleja is beginning his sixth year as the Head Sports Performance Coach at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Prior to Metro State, Coach Castilleja spent time coaching athletes at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Mines, High Altitude Martial Arts, and Landow Performance. Before he got into strength and conditioning, he co-founded the Alumni News Agency and operated as the Chief Operations Officer at 21 years old. In this episode, we discuss how his business
BTS #4: Jake Niedermann - Elon University (NC)
Coach Niedermann is currently the Head Sports Performance Coach at Elon University in Elon, NC. At Elon he is the director for men's and women's basketball as well as the top football assistant. Prior to Elon, Coach Niedermann spent time at Harvard University, where he worked with water polo, wrestling, track and field, women’s lacrosse, and men’s volleyball. Before his stint at Harvard, Coach was the Head Strength Coach at Luther College, a Division III institution, where he coordinated the str
BTS #3: Matt Sagar - Saint Mary's University (MN)
Coach Matt Sagar is entering his fifth year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. At Saint Mary's Coach Sagar coordinates the strength and conditioning programs for 21 varsity sports and over 360 athletes. Prior to Saint Mary's, Coach Sagar was a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at Winona State University and completed his undergrad and internship experience at Central College. In this episode Coach Sagar discusses what he believes makes an intern
BTS #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 footb
BTS #1: Welcome to Big Time Strength
The Big Time Strength Podcast aims to provide a valuable resource to all strength and conditioning professionals through conversations with small school coaches who make the “big time where they’re at” by maximizing limited resources to provide a “big time” strength and conditioning experience for their student-athletes. In this episode we discuss the mission and goal of the Big Strength Podcast and introduce you to the host, Gage Rosier, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at William Jewell Co