Samson Strength Coach Collective

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Dakota Wilson , Director of Athletic Performance at Ouachita Baptist University . In this episode, Dakota shares his journey from walk-on offensive lineman to full-time strength coach, and the lessons learned while starting a brand new strength and conditioning departmen

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective with Director of Sports Performance for Liberty Christian School in Argyle, David Neill. During the episode we discuss the importance of culture development in a team, aligning your program with the head coach’s vision, and identifying and developing team leaders. Topics Covered: Defining and reinforcing cultural values Communicating ac...

Values-Based Coaching with Blair Lloyd | Samson Strength Coach CollectiveS02-E202On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective with Blair Lloyd, Director of Training for Pure Performance. During the episode we discuss identifying your core values as a coach, overcoming significant injuries, and how mentor coaching can transform a coach’s career. Topics covered: • Self-doubt and coa...

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak San Diego Gulls Strength and Conditioning Coach and Co-Owner of Move The Needle, Mike Sullivan. During the episode we discuss consistently challenging yourself as a coach, the genesis of Move The Needle, and the benefits of hosting a podcast.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Renaissance Periodization Strength Coach, Danny Wirt. During the episode we discuss building relationships with your clients, how to use self-reflection in your career, and how to navigate diet and exercise myth-busting conversations.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Christian Hosley, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for New Mexico State University Basketball. During the episode we discuss how to seek mentorship, building relationships with athletes, and how to build your confidence as a coach.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sam Daoust. During the episode we discuss Sam’s early career and how it forced him to think quick on his feet, the differences between Canadian and American strength and conditioning cultures, and some of the challenges that come with the tactical field.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective our host, Connor Agnew, breaks down the entirety of his work with his Men’s Basketball team at Appalachian State University. The episode includes Connor’s process in programming, nutrition, and sports psychology.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Performance for Lubbock Christian University, Oliver Houston IV. During the episode we discuss what comes with being an Assistant AD, how to preserve work-life balance, and what culture he is trying to develop in the weightroom.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for football at Florida Atlantic University, Bryson Breeding. During the episode we discuss his experience in various sub-sections of S&C, the lessons he learned in each area, and following the path that works for you.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with owner of Full Strength Father, Kristoffer Koerper. During the episode we discuss the mission of Full Strength Father, how it has shaped others’ lives, and what the testing protocols are for his program.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Anthony Cockrill, Director of Volleyball Sport Performance for Southern Methodist University. During the episode we discuss the rapid growth of volleyball in the US, his process with social media posts, and how he approaches nutrition with his team.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with graduate assistant for Florida Atlantic University, Ryan Berry. During the episode we discuss lessons Ryan has learned during his assistantship, what his mentors have taught him during his career, and what he looks forward to past his time at FAU.

In this conversation, Missy Mitchell-McBeth shares her journey in the field of strength and conditioning, detailing her transition from coaching volleyball to becoming a director of sports performance. She discusses the challenges of balancing multiple roles, the realities of entrepreneurship, and the importance of work-life balance. Missy also reflects on her experiences in graduate school and th...

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, our host Connor Agnew reflects on his three goals from the previous year, sets three new goals for 2025, and discusses three things strength coaches should “leave behind” in 2024.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Assistant Director of Sports Performance for Oral Roberts University, Andrew Nilo. During the episode we discuss how Andrew keeps the players from relying on data too much, the culture of baseball training, and how his style of coaching has changed over the years.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Justine Tramontana, Sports Physical Therapist for Breakthrough Physical Therapy. During the episode we discuss how to be proactive in continuing education, how strength coaches and DPTs can best work together, and the joys of successful DPT-client relationships.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with John Bloom, owner of Elevated Athlete Development. During the episode we discuss John’s Transition from collegiate strength and conditioning to the private sector, the importance of reflection, and his new book “Strength In Numbers”

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Greg Masturzo. During the episode Greg discusses the path he took to become a DPT, how his experience in other fields of work has honed his soft skills, and what how he views his role of being a DPT.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Head Performance Coach for Princeton University, Angie Brambley-Moyer. During the episode we discuss navigating a transition to leadership with your staff, how to attack the hiring process, and setting boundaries for a positive work-life balance.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning for FAU, Ty Curtis. During the episode we discuss how working at the Division 3 level shaped Ty’s career, the importance of training yourself as a coach, and how to reflect and improve on your coaching.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance, Ryan Metzger. During the episode we discuss her pursuit of an M.B.A, her Olympic lifting career, and some of the biggest challenges she has faced in her career.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Owner of Rebuild Performance and Rehab, Connor Schoepp. During the episode we discuss common contributors to burnout for strength coaches, the challenges of starting a new business, and common mistakes seen within the return-to-play process.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football at University of Hawaii, Ryan Ishihara. During the episode we discuss empathy in coaching, Ryan’s experience as a high school athletic trainer, and the unique challenges that the University of Hawaii faces with their travel.

On the newest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, our host Connor Agnew sits down to discuss Self-Determination Theory (SDT). During the episode Connor discusses what SDT is, how it can be applied to athletes, and how to.