AAPCA the Podcast

Andrew Smith shares his journey from being overweight to becoming a strength and conditioning coach, emphasizing the importance of internships, mentorship, and continuous learning. He discusses the challenges and realities of the coaching profession, the evolution of coaching expertise, and the transition to the NFL. Andrew also provides insights on overcoming intimidation and the importance of be...

The conversation covers the journey of Jeremy Hills, from his early career to building a successful training business and adapting to the challenges of COVID-19. It highlights the themes of diversity in performance coaching and entrepreneurial aspirations, providing valuable insights into the world of professional training and career growth. The conversation covers the journey of an entrepreneur a...

In this podcast episode, Les Spellman discusses the misconceptions and practices in speed training, the priorities and preferences in speed training, structural assessment and training, managing work-to-rest ratio and frequency, and transitioning to off-season athletes. Key takeaways include the perception of speed training as highly technical and the importance of exposure to speed training for y...

The conversation covers the journey to strength and conditioning, the evolution of the industry, changes in the role of technology, the importance of critical thinking in coaching, and the impact of adaptability and work ethic in the field. The conversation delves into the importance of ethical values and faith in work, the transition to a head strength coach, and the significance of mentorship an...

The conversation covers the journey of Coach Joshua Woods, highlighting his divine connections, overcoming adversity, authenticity, and adaptability in coaching, as well as navigating career transitions. It emphasizes the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges and the value of staying true to oneself while navigating career changes. The conversation delves into the cha...

The conversation with Christian "Rock" Van Buren covers his journey in the strength and conditioning industry, the challenges he faced, and the process of building a high-performance coaching brand. It emphasizes the importance of leveraging personal relationships, perseverance, and the athlete intake process. The conversation covers a range of topics related to athlete development, coaching philo...

The conversation begins with an introduction and announcement of the AAPCA conference. John Griffin shares his background and career journey, discussing his transition from college to the professional setting. The discussion then focuses on his transition to the director role and building a program. Finally, John provides valuable advice for coaches and emphasizes the importance of networking and...

The conversation covers the introduction to the AAPCA conference, the journey to speed coaching, recruiting and athlete development, the business of speed coaching, the backstory and overcoming adversity, educating and building a team, and the future vision. Takeaways Athlete Development Building a Team Future Vision Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AAPCA Conference 05:21 The Backstory and Overcomin...