Caffeinated Coaches

Crack a can and brace yourself — Caffeinated Coaches is where energy-drink-fueled rants meet real talk for coaches, parents, and athletes. From programming and powerlifting to parenting and performance, we serve it up bold, unfiltered, and fully brewed. If you coach teams, coach your kids, you're in the weight room, the classroom, just trying to balance it all, or just need a jolt of perspective, this podcast is brewed for you. The views expressed are our own and do not represent our employers or institutions. We just love work the and want to get better. One by One. DAY BY DAY!

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Episodes

Episode 19: Table Talk at GARAGE BARBELL CLUB LLC

We missed Leti so much that we hunted that Sasquatch down at his new training spot! He had his buddy from College (Sam) with him, so we brought the iPad and brand new mic to set up shop! Webster, Thain, and myself watched the creature pause repping 525 on bench… he truly enjoys his natural habitat! Listen to some college training stories and some epic name drops! Enjoy

Jul 08, 2023•1 hr

Episode 18: Programming (little bit)

Back to back CATES!!! Can you handle it?!? WE can! Bring it! Webster makes his return to THE CREW TOO! Thain, Drew, and Thomas sit in the corner too! Cates brought up a good point after… THESE are great ~ Open to Coaches JOIN US! College, Pro, High School, aspiring we don’t care let’s get better together!

Jul 04, 2023•1 hr

Episode 17: CATES in the house!

Coach Cates from Penn High School finally joins us! Spidey, Thain, Thomas, and myself sit down for this episode

Jul 03, 2023•1 hr

Episode 16: Mental Health & Squat Daddy

Dustin Craigo back in the house with Thomas and I! Address the miss and the plan to attack! Answer some IG questions and ADD takes us down some rabbit holes

Jul 02, 2023•1 hr

Episode 15: NatCon Recap & Jim Story

NatCon 2023 Recap from Chicago! Finally my guy Coach Jim Schwingendorf in the room! Jim shares his story and experiences as he joins Thain, Thomas, & myself to recap the awesome past 3 days! NHSSCA is Family!

Jun 25, 2023•1 hr

Episode 14: Room 306 Pre PreCon at NatCon

Finally joined by the legend that is ADAM LANE! Yup No Lain No Gains himself sits down with AJ and I for special episode!

Jun 23, 2023•43 min

Episode 13: Comprise? Big weekend next time!

Coach AJ, Taylor, Hayden, Thomas, & myself ~ talk culture as always. Get into some youth sports. Discuss compromise and where you are at in your journey. Finish by advertising NATCON & Spidey going for the SQUAT world record.

Jun 18, 2023•1 hr

Episode 12: Culture ~ Good Coaches ~ kids ~ success

NHSSCA INDIANA C.O.Y. AJ makes his return! Thain takes a moment away from being the Walmart Bouncer. Thomas doesn’t take up much room being 165 lbs of American Muscle. Then you got the host with most caffeine trying to make sense of things! Join Us!

Jun 11, 2023•59 min

Episode 11: Nutrition, Episode, and More!

Started off answering an IG question about Nutrition. We then moved on to equipment and other topics. Join us Sundays at 9am Concord High School. Thomas, Taylor and myself jump on the mic after rearranging the room!

Jun 04, 2023•1 hr

Episode 10: Mentors and Champions

Double digit episodes! Joined by former Goshen Strength Coach and Current entrepreneur Tyler Miller. Also joined by current Goshen Strength Coach Taylor Grim. We had some questions on my Instagram that we dive into… we go a little off topic but great conversation so JOIN US!

May 28, 2023•1 hr

Episode 9: Build your Army

Just 2 guys with 1 mic today! Coach AJ Grezenko and Coach Scott Pherson talk on philosophy, culture, and more. Help grow this audience! Like, share, and follow!

May 20, 2023•1 hr

Episode 8: Happy Mother’s Day ~ squats & stuff

Dustin Craigo going for World Record! Thain joins us before competing next week! AJ & Thomas are back too. Time to squat deep!

May 14, 2023•1 hr

Episode 7: Flying Solo ~ The Journey

Tough Sunday here, but I was the strongest in the room today… because I was the only one in the room. Show must go on so today’s podcast answers some questions I got on Instagram ~ like, subscribe, and enjoy!

May 07, 2023•1 hr

Episode 6! Boards, records, & more!

The glorious 2023 Indiana Coach of the Year AJ returns to join Taylor (Goshen), Craigo (Squat Legend), and myself (host of this Glorious Podcast) WE talk record boards and more! Stay tuned as we continue to document the journey of Dustin Craigo as he preps for the SQUAT WORLD RECORD!

Apr 30, 2023•1 hr

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