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 ...
Nov 24, 2023•39 min
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...
Nov 17, 2023•48 min
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. I...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 9 min
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...
Sep 13, 2022•43 min
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. If...
Sep 04, 2022•51 min
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...
Aug 10, 2022•37 min
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...
Aug 03, 2022•52 min
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 conditioning...
Jun 03, 2022•26 min
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 952-393-130...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 32 min
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, i...
May 18, 2022•48 min
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...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
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 and Co...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 24 min
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! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com...
Mar 29, 2022•17 min
Coach Sam Schmitz is currently in his 1st year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Simpson College in Indianola, IA. Prior to Simpson, he was the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Austin Peay State University. He also had brief stints at the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned his Masters degree. Coach Schmitz is a graduate of Central College and a native of Missouri Valley, IA. Sam Schmitz Contact Information: Twitter: @sam__schmitz Em...
Mar 15, 2022•43 min
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: Twitt...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min
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: Twitt...
Feb 23, 2022•55 min
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: @...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 leadi...
Feb 01, 2022•41 min
Coach Greg Weno of Ankeny Centennial High School in Iowa has a great episode if you have any questions please make sure to reach out to him! Coach Weno Contact Information: Email: gweno236@gmail.com Twitter: @CoachGWeno Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely ...
Jan 26, 2022•45 min
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 Gust - St. L...
Dec 31, 2021•39 min
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 Minne...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min
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 sec...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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) State Coa...
Oct 28, 2021•56 min
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 how...
Oct 06, 2021•55 min
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 no...
Aug 24, 2021•27 min
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: @ktm...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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! ______________________________________________________...
Aug 12, 2021•58 min
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 gr...
Aug 03, 2021•43 min
This week Amanda interviews Coach Paul Kolody, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington New Jersey. Coach Kolody has been at Hunterdon Central for 11 years. He has a strong athletic training background in which he worked at Somerset Medical for 13 years. He has been at many different levels and has vast experience in both Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Training. It was a joy to sit down this week to talk with Coach about his experiences, le...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 repor...
Jul 16, 2021•41 min
