Mike Joseph is the Assistant Athletics Director and Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at West Virginia University, where he has led the Mountaineers' strength and conditioning efforts since 2008. A pioneer in integrating sport science, recovery, nutrition, and performance technology, Joseph oversees athletic performance development across the department with a primary focus on football. Rece Poulin is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Merrimack College, where he overs...
Jun 10, 2026•1 hr 58 min•Season 5Ep. 23
We are BACK with pages 301-330 from Supertraining. This will cover: early specialization, circuit training, genetics, periodization, and of course insights from Yosef. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, int...
Jun 06, 2026•1 hr 20 min
Scott Caulfield is one of the most respected voices in collegiate strength and conditioning, currently serving as Director of Strength & Conditioning at Norwich University. In 2025, he was named the National Strength and Conditioning Association College Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year, recognizing decades of impact as a coach, educator, and leader in the profession. Before returning to Norwich in 2021 as the school’s first-ever Director of Strength & Conditioning, Caulfield...
Jun 04, 2026•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 22
Mark Weisman is a great example of how strong coaching relationships can come full circle. I had the chance to coach and work with Mark earlier in his career, so it’s been special to watch his path unfold from athlete to coach at the highest levels of sport. A former standout running back at University of Iowa, Mark became one of the most productive backs in program history. After college, he spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals before transitioning into strength and conditioning after a short...
May 27, 2026•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Matt Thome is the Director of the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) at University of Nebraska Athletic Department, where he leads applied sport science initiatives focused on technology integration, athlete monitoring, training strategies, and return-to-play processes to optimize performance and athlete health. Before Nebraska, Thome worked as a Sport Scientist at ALTIS supporting Olympic-level sprinters through monitoring, research, and strength training programming. He previously...
May 23, 2026•1 hr 35 min
Hewitt Tomlin and James Peters are the co-founders of TeamBuildr, a leading training platform used by strength and conditioning coaches from high school athletics to the NFL. Former teammates and roommates at Johns Hopkins University, they created TeamBuildr after seeing how outdated spreadsheets and manual systems slowed coaches down. Hewitt leads the business side of the company, overseeing growth and customer experience, while James drives the technical vision and product development. Togethe...
May 20, 2026•58 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Yosef's video and audio went out at 38:00 mark. We talk all about plyos this week - will recap the missed part when we do 286-300. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysi...
May 18, 2026•38 min
This week’s episode builds directly off Wednesday's conversation with former NFL first-round draft pick Adam Archuleta, where we discussed intent-based training, speed development, and the training methods that helped shape his rise to becoming one of the most explosive athletes in football. That conversation sparked an interesting follow-up discussion around long-term speed development, efficiency of training, and what actually separates good combine preparation from truly elite results. While ...
May 15, 2026•31 min
Adam Archuleta is a former first-round NFL draft pick whose career has spanned elite football, broadcasting, and performance leadership. A standout at Arizona State University, he earned Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year honors before being selected 20th overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. Archuleta played seven seasons in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, and Chicago Bears, building a reputation as one of the league’s most physical and productive safeties. After football, he tr...
May 13, 2026•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Yosef and I start the episode talking about a recent social media call out by Antonio Squillante about Joe Kenn. We then re-dive into last week's talk about dynamic correspondence. After that we discuss how Yuri and other great coaches admired Doc Yessis. We end the conversation today with conversations on what plyometrics really mean, as well as other topics. Enjoy, not a dull moment here. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to R...
May 09, 2026•1 hr 35 min
Cameron Smith is a former standout linebacker whose career has taken him from major college football to the NFL and now into sports technology. A four-year starter and two-time captain at USC Trojans, he earned multiple All-Pac-12 honors and became one of the program’s top defensive leaders. He was selected by Minnesota Vikings in the 2019 NFL Draft, where he competed at the professional level before overcoming a serious heart condition that reshaped his path and perspective. Today, Smith works ...
May 06, 2026•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 18
In this episode Justin talks with Mike Jolly on the importance of neck training. From reducing the risk of concussion to CTE - neck strength is vital for ALL athletes. Find out why in this episode. Research Mike Mentions: https://www.iron-neck.com/pages/neck-strength-research ___ $1 Trial Membership to SCN 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU ___ From our sponsors H...
May 04, 2026•1 hr 8 min
The big topic from the book this week was Dynamic Correspondence which is right up Yosef's alley due to his experience with Dr. Yessis and Bondarchuk. We dive into how some companies and coaches think they are using Dynamic Correspondence but they miss the mark - learn how to avoid doing what they do. ___ $1 Trial Membership to SCN 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/C...
May 03, 2026•59 min
Ash Samaniego is the Director of Women’s Basketball Athletic Performance at UCLA Athletics, where he oversees strength and conditioning for one of the top programs in college basketball. Known for his high-energy coaching style and athlete-first approach, he plays a key role in preparing UCLA athletes for the demands of elite competition. Prior to UCLA, Samaniego served as Director of Athletic Performance at CSUN Athletics, working with multiple sports including basketball, baseball, tennis, bea...
Apr 29, 2026•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 17
Jim Malone joins the show to discuss his path from college football to Major League Baseball and now working with USA Weightlifting. We talk about talent identification, athlete development, coaching buy-in, and how former athletes can find new purpose through Olympic weightlifting Learn about USAW Talent ID: https://www.usaweightlifting.org/usaw-recruiting ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU ___ From our spons...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 9 min
Nick and Ben Niemann represent one of football’s most respected development stories; a pair of Iowa-bred linebackers who turned discipline, toughness, and football IQ into NFL careers. Both brothers starred at the University of Iowa, developing within one of college football’s most fundamentally sound defensive systems. Ben entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and earned his way onto a roster through special teams excellence, reliability, and preparation. He became a key contributo...
Apr 22, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this week's episode Yosef and I dive into pages 211-225 of Supertraining and we talk about: recapping Dave Tate Table Talk podcast, electric stimulation for recovery/strength, drop jump height progression, and isometrics. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the worl...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 8 min
Christos Iakovou is one of the most influential figures in the history of Olympic weightlifting. A former Olympian himself, competing in the 1968, 1972, and 1976 Summer Games, he later became the chief trainer of the Greek National Weightlifting Team and architect of what became known as the “Greek Dream Team.” Under his leadership, Greece rose to international dominance, earning 13 Olympic medals and more than 60 World and European Championship medals across the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olymp...
Apr 15, 2026•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 15
In these 15 pages of Supertraining Yosef and I talk about special strength training, training age, the thought process of elite strength coaches, whole body vibration training, and more. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wir...
Apr 12, 2026•1 hr 18 min
In this episode hear from Coach Heidi Campo about what astronauts go through with respect to their physical preparation before, during, and after spaceflight. Heidi has a background in Spaceflight dating back to late 2023/early 2024. ___ $1 Trial Membership to SCN 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU ___ From our sponsors Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindy...
Apr 10, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Trent Luecke is the Customer Success Manager for TeamBuildr OS at TeamBuildr, where he helps gym owners save time, streamline operations, and deliver a better experience for their athletes and members. Before joining TeamBuildr, Trent spent six years owning and operating a personal training facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During that time, he coached over 400 clients, built long-term client relationships, and learned firsthand the realities of running a sports performance business, from prog...
Apr 08, 2026•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In these 15 pages the main topic is flexibility. Yosef and I dive into the examples of flexibility from the text and dive real deep into the PNF/FRC principles of active not passive flexibility. We also dive into full range motion lifting is flexibility training. ___ $1 Trial Membership to SCN 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial ___ From our sponsors Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware,...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 7 min
Need help maximizing recovery and performance with your athletes? Listen to Dr. Tyler Lesher explain how he helps his NBA Pro Caleb Martin stay on the court with various recovery modalities. ___ Learn About Hytro BFR https://hytro.com/pages/basketball?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=basketball&utm_content=journal&utm_term=mens-performance ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU...
Apr 06, 2026•8 min
Tyler Lesher has worked in the NBA, UCLA Basketball, and now in the private sector with a professional athlete. In this episode, we break down what transfers across those settings—and what doesn’t. We discuss why small recovery interventions matter, and how anecdotal experience shapes practice. We also touch on the difference between managing a full team vs. one athlete ___ Learn About Hytro BFR https://hytro.com/pages/basketball?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=bask...
Apr 03, 2026•1 hr 14 min
Today on the podcast we’re joined by Dr. Lance Brooks, a biomechanist and physiologist whose work focuses on how force is actually produced and expressed in sport. Dr. Brooks serves as a faculty member at Bridgewater State University—which is also my alma mater—and he brings a rare combination of high-level research and real-world performance application. In this episode, we talk about sprint mechanics, acceleration, stretch–shortening cycle performance, and why some of the metrics coaches rely ...
Apr 01, 2026•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 13
This week Yosef and I cover 15 pages of Supertraining and this was DENSE topics covering: flexibility, cluster sets, psychological training, and much more. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive softw...
Mar 28, 2026•1 hr 14 min
Coaching isn’t just sets and reps. In this episode, Mark Fitzgerald (former NHL strength coach) shares why connection, listening, and keeping athletes available matter more than anything on the program. Learn More About Hytro BFR: https://hytro.com/pages/ice-hockey?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=hockey&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=mens-performance ___ From our sponsors Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the world lead...
Mar 27, 2026•1 hr 28 min
Doug Gray is the President of Gray Institute and Director of GIFT, the Institute’s flagship mentorship program. As the son of founder Dr Gary Grey, Doug has spent his career advancing Applied Functional Science® (AFS), a system rooted in the integration of physical, biological, and behavioural sciences to optimise human movement. Founded in 1978, Gray Institute is recognized worldwide as the leading authority on AFS, educating more than 250,000 movement professionals through certifications, live...
Mar 25, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Mark Fitzgerald has worked across the NHL, OHL, and elite performance environments for nearly 20 years. As a strength and conditioning coach, consultant, and performance director, he shares real-world insights on recovery, performance, and preparing athletes to compete at the highest level. In this episode, we dive into how he uses BFR to improve sleep and readiness during travel. Learn More About Hytro BFR: https://hytro.com/pages/ice-hockey?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_...
Mar 22, 2026•13 min
Another 30 pages to get through in this episode as we talk plyos, speed work, Jay Schroeder and former NFL safety Adam Archuleta's training (Yosef know's Jay's mentor), and more... ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/st ___ Buy Supertraining to Read Along with Us https://uaconcepts.com/product/supertraining ___ From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless ...
Mar 21, 2026•59 min
