Ever wonder what it’s actually like behind the scenes in the NFL? Mike Blazejowski, sports science and performance coach for the Indianapolis Colts, gives a real look at the chaos, strategy, and science that keep pro athletes on the field. Mike breaks down how the Colts manage player workloads with GPS tracking, handle last-minute roster changes, and keep guys healthy—even when players show up to camp after weeks on the couch. He also talks about working alongside legends like Reggie Wayne and e...
Jul 30, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Want to master high school strength & conditioning? Coach George Adams (state director for NHSCA and Coach of the Year) shares how to train massive groups, keep multi-sport athletes strong, and balance coaching with life and family. Whether you coach at the high school, college, or private sector level, this episode is packed with tips on programming, athlete nutrition, working with athletic trainers, and building buy-in from sport coaches and parents. If you want to elevate your coaching ga...
Jul 23, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Ever heard of RPR? Chances are you have. But Be Activated was around before RPR. December 2016 I had my first experience with RPR. In 2018 I was introduced to the OG of RPR - Be Activated from Douglas Heel. These OG videos are filmed before RPR. There is lots to unpack in this episode. Find out for yourself in this episode. I hope this episode can bring RPR and Be Activated together. Douglas site: https://douglasheel.com/ RPR site: https://www.reflexiveperformance.com/ ___ Save on your re-certif...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Why NBA Players Keep Slipping (And It's Not Their Shoes) | Curvilinear Running Explained Ever wonder why elite athletes like Jason Tatum sometimes slip when cutting around defenders? The answer lies in a fundamental misunderstanding between turning and curving that's costing athletes performance and injuries. In this episode, we break down the critical difference between radial and curvilinear running—concepts that sports science has been confusing for years. We dive deep into why most "3D" anal...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Sunday July 13, 2025 I spoke with Coach Kurt Hester about his battle with cancer. In early 2025 he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and told he had 6-8 weeks to live. He has since past that time, and keeps fighting each day. He still trains the football team at Houston day in and day out. Find out how he is doing in this episode.
Jul 13, 2025•45 min
In this episode I talk with Anna Eckley about mental health. We talk about this from multiple angles and how it effects the strength coach. Anna is a chaplain at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA and has an extensive background working with athletes. She is also the Hope Sports Coordinator working closely with athletes and coaches in the Iowa area. ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU From our spons...
Jul 11, 2025•54 min
Getting Sport Coaches to Buy Into Your Strength Program | Ross Garner Interview Sport coaches hate your strength program. Most high school strength coaches struggle to get sport coaches on board with their training. Without coach buy-in, athletes don't take the weight room seriously and results suffer. Many strength coaches try impressing sport coaches with fancy data and showing up to every game. These tactics backfire because they focus on proving worth instead of building partnerships. The so...
Jul 09, 2025•49 min
Kade McGee stopped by the show for a chat, and it was awesome. Kade is the Director of Athletic Performance at Opelika High School. His weight room is one of the most beautiful and desirable set ups I have ever seen! In this episode we talk about how to schedule teams training in the high school setting. ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU ___ CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork �...
Jul 02, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 21
In this episode of the Strength Coach Network Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Jacksic, Director of Athletic Performance at Charlotte Christian School, Director of Performance at X2 Baseball, and North Carolina State Director for the NHSSCA. Kyle shares his story of building one of the most comprehensive and high-performing youth-to-college systems in the country — from 6th grade development all the way to D1 return-to-play athletes — while balancing public and private school S&C, remote work, ...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Angelo Gingerelli was named Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Seton Hall in the fall of 2005 and has extensive experience in both professional and collegiate athletics. Before coming to Seton Hall, Gingerelli held similar positions at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gingerelli graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware with a degree in exercise science. He has also earned a master's degree in education from Virginia Tech and ...
Jun 03, 2025•50 min
Coach Dan Mullins, the dual defensive and strength & conditioning coordinator at Allatoona HS! Coach was also the winner of the 2024 NHSSCA GA State COY award! In this episode we dive into how he handles the responsibility associated with each role he has. ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU ___ CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork...
May 28, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Spencer Arnold has been at Hebron Christian Academy as the head strength and conditioning coach for the past five years. Since joining HCA in 2019, Arnold has been helping high school and middle school athletes increase their performance on their chosen field of play. He is the founder of Power and Grace Performance, which is a program that coaches athletes from all over the world in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting and he works with athletes of all levels from beginners to Olympic medalists. ...
May 21, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Brandon Davis is the Head Strength Coach and Assistant AD Southwest FL Christian Academy. You heard about Brandon when Coach Cody Hughes was on the show. Brandon was Cody’s colleague that played basketball with the girls team when they were short handed. Learn about Brandon’s journey into S&C and how he has become one of the brightest young coaches in our field today! Cody Hughes CMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8FCGnne-ws&t=5s ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa...
May 15, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 17
This episode hits different for me, and lots of Hawkeye football fans. Back in 2015 Brett Greenwood lead the swarm. This was after an accident that doctors said he would never walk again. Just like Brett did with everything, this was a challenge for him to overcome. With the help of former teammate Pat Angerer and therapist Matt Rokes, Brett walked again and lead the most emotional swam ever. Watch Brett's entrance onto Kinnick here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CVzQ-N5uJg In this CMW I talk...
May 14, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 18
In this bonus episode I spoke with Drake and Anthony about The Difference Ultimate Striking Machine integration with Hawkin TruStrength. This collaboration is HUGE for football S&C. Watch the video to find out all the details. You can get your Difference x Hawkin device here: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/strike-pad-pre-order?hsCtaAttrib=189710246962 ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU From our sponsors Te...
May 08, 2025•54 min
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Weber, founder of SpeedSig and former high-performance coach with over 20 years in elite sport. We dive deep into the practical side of sprint mechanics, injury risk, and return-to-play strategies for field sport athletes. Jason shares how SpeedSig helps coaches get real-time feedback on key metrics like ground contact time, thigh angular velocity, and more—so you can make smarter programming decisions and spot potential issues before they become injur...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, I sit down with Luke from Vitruve to dive into their brand new app and how it’s helping coaches get more out of velocity-based training (VBT). We break down: ⚙️ How the new app makes VBT simpler and more actionable 📊 Why data tracking has to be seamless to be useful 📈 Real-world ways coaches are using VBT to improve performance and decision-making 📱 How this update helps you spend less time managing tech—and more time coaching If you’ve been using Vitruve (or thinking about i...
Apr 30, 2025•35 min
Horizontal force application is EVERYTHING in max velocity sprinting. JB Morin’s research laid it out: when you lose the ability to maintain horizontal force, you slow down. Period. Want a simple, effective way to clean up mechanics and improve force application? Light sleds. Not heavy. Light and fast. Learn more about this topic in this podcast episode. Research article Dr. Jason Weber cites: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21364480/ ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with ...
Apr 24, 2025•8 min
Kyle Cherry joined the CMW this week to talk all things injury and return to play (RTP). Kyle is the Associate Director of Athletic Training and Head Football Athletic Trainer at Towson University. Kyle and I worked together for just under 4 years total. In this episode you will get to learn all the ins and outs of our relationship and learn how we were able to reduce injuries by over 50% when we worked together. Link to starters games missed document: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Player-Hea...
Apr 21, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In this episode, we dive deep into pelvic stability and its critical role in hamstring injury recovery and speed training. We discuss the importance of understanding sagittal plane mechanics, including how torso angle and pelvic tilt affect hamstring length under high-speed movements. We also explore the groundbreaking work of experts like Johan Lahti, Jurdan Mendiguchia, and JB Morin, and how their research is reshaping the way we approach rehab and return-to-play strategies for athletes. ___ S...
Apr 17, 2025•6 min
In this episode of the CMW I am joined by Kyle Keese who is the Director of S&C Denton Guyer for over 17 years. Denton is a high school located in Texas and is one of the most successful programs in the state. Kyle is a no-nonsense coach who gets right to the point in this episode. ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU From our sponsors TeamBuildr 🌎Site: https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr is a platform...
Apr 15, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this 6-minute deep dive, Dr. Jason Weber and I break down a real-world case where an athlete was medically cleared post-ACL reconstruction (patella tendon graft), but performance testing told a different story. After a few run-throughs, SpeedSig data flagged something off—significantly reduced vertical force production. That led to a closer look, and sure enough, the issue was a symptomatic patella tendon that hadn’t been fully rehabbed. ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa...
Apr 10, 2025•6 min
Coach Amanda Berg has 17 years Physical Education Teacher/Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dassel-Cokato and talks about how to make meaningful change in our field is. She has a unique experience being at one place for almost 2 decades! ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU From our sponsors TeamBuildr 🌎Site: https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousa...
Apr 07, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this episode Dr. Jason Weber and I dive deep into running mechanics for team sport athletes—who don’t always sprint in a straight line. Are traditional drills like A-skips, B-skips, and high knees actually improving speed and agility, or are they outdated for multidirectional sports? ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU From our sponsors TeamBuildr 🌎Site: https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr is a platfor...
Apr 03, 2025•6 min
I am not endorsing GOATA . I say this at the beginning of this episode and want to say it again, I know Rick Stanzi from our Iowa Football connection. He works for GOATA. I had a convo with him and Gary about what they think and believe. I do not agree with most of what they say/said. You will hear me disagree with and question them multiple times in this conversation. What you wont hear is me, Rick, or Gary be rude to one another when we talk and disagree with one another. People can disagree o...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Washington Nationals, Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach and Rehab Coach. Design, coordinate, and implement a periodized lifting program throughout the season, individualizing for specific player and position needs. Injury Rehab for MLB and MiLB players, which includes return-to-play, designing progressive rehab programs specific to the player and their injury, and coordinating with the physical therapist, athletic training staff, and coaching staff. Work in conjunction with pitching a...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 13
Dr. Jason Weber joins me on this episode to talk about ground contact time of maximal velocity sprinting. He helps unpack how horizontal and vertical forces impact max velo running. Athletes need to apply force in both direction for best stride length and frequency. ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU From our sponsors TeamBuildr 🌎Site: https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in an...
Mar 27, 2025•7 min
In this episode I speak with Coach Jon Lynch who is the Stafford Fitness Center Director / Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. Lawrence University. Jon and I worked in the CAA together from 2018-2023. In this episode we catch up since we last spoke on the CMW. He also shares with me how he was able to design and open a brand new weight room at St. Lawrence. Jon actually shares his screen to show exact blueprints to help coaches out. So you will want to go to YouTube for the video. ___ Save ...
Mar 26, 2025•58 min
Erica Ziel is a pilates instructor with over 20 years experience working with gen pop and athletes a like. She is also my pilates instructor and has greatly helped me with my hip health. In this episode find out why this is something you should look into to help your athletes. Learn more about her here: https://www.ericaziel.com/ ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU ___ CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Mar 24, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, three-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling co-author of Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run and Built to Move, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. ___ Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs 🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU From our sponsors TeamBuildr 🌎Site: ht...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min
