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Big Time Strength Podcast

Preston Pedersenbigtimestrength.substack.com
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.

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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 Regional...

Sep 08, 202057 min

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 w...

Sep 01, 202030 min

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 school...

Aug 25, 202046 min

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, ...

Aug 18, 202054 min

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...

Aug 11, 202056 min

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...

Aug 04, 202035 min

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...

Jul 28, 202054 min

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...

Jul 21, 20201 hr 6 min

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 ________________________________________...

Jul 14, 20201 hr 39 min

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! ________________________...

Jul 08, 20201 hr

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 provid...

Jun 23, 20201 hr 20 min

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...

Jun 16, 202024 min

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 sp...

May 13, 20201 hr 15 min

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....

May 05, 202037 min

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 athletes...

Apr 28, 202056 min

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. B...

Apr 21, 20201 hr

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 / m...

Apr 17, 202053 min

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 Te...

Apr 07, 20201 hr 1 min

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 s...

Mar 31, 202047 min

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 of ...

Mar 26, 20201 hr 6 min

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, Certifica...

Mar 08, 20201 hr 1 min

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,...

Feb 25, 202053 min

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 ...

Feb 18, 20201 hr 36 min

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...

Feb 12, 202042 min

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 role at each of their high scho...

Feb 09, 202043 min

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...

Jan 30, 202037 min

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...

Jan 24, 202056 min

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 sponsori...

Jan 15, 202027 min

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...

Jan 07, 202054 min

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 owning...

Dec 31, 201933 min
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