Preston Pedersen

Big Time Strength Podcast

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The Big Time Strength Podcast aims to provide a valuable resource to all strength and conditioning professionals through conversations with small school coaches who make the “big time where they’re at” by maximizing limited resources to provide a “big time” strength and conditioning experience for their student-athletes. bigtimestrength.substack.com

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Preston Pedersen

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Sports

Latest episode

Mar 30, 2026

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Episodes

BTS #148: Brandon Herring - Hewitt-Trussville High School (AL) 23.02.2022
BTS #147 - Kaitlyn Cunningham - Kent State University (OH) 15.02.2022

This week Amanda interviews Kaitlyn Cunningham the current Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Kent State University.  She is responsible for Women's Soccer and Softball programs while assisting with all aspects of Football. Coach Cunningham is the former Director of Clemson Women's Basketball Strength and Conditioning from 2014-2021. This is a great show you will not want to miss! Kaitlyn Cunni...

BTS #146: Crew Chat 01.02.2022

On this installment of the Big Time Strength podcast, we are bringing you another crew chat.  Catch up with Gage, Preston, Amanda and Miles as they recap the Big Time Strength and Football clinic that was held at Dassel-Cokato High School earlier this month. The crew also dives into "Fatigue vs Failure" and what KPI's they are tracking to assess the efficacy of their programs.   Thank You to our A...

BTS #145: Greg Weno - Ankeny Centennial High School (IA) 26.01.2022

Coach Greg Weno of Ankeny Centennial High School in Iowa has a great episode if you have any questions please make sure to reach out to him!   Coach Weno Contact Information: Email: gweno236@gmail.com Twitter: @CoachGWeno   Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing...

Bonus Episode: Speaker Preview - Big Time Strength and Football Clinic - Dassel-Cokato MN - 1/8/22 31.12.2021

In this bonus episode Amanda highlights the Strength and Football Coaches who will be presenting at the Big Time Strength and Football Clinic on January 8th at Dassel-Cokato High School in Cokato, MN. Thank you to our clinic sponsors: NHSSCA Power Lift Teambuildr Leading Edge Fundraising All Seasons Sports Presenters include: Keynote Jerry Hanson - Honor the Past, Celebrate the Future! STRENGTH Mi...

BTS #144 - Auggie Promersberger - St. Edwards High School (OH) 28.12.2021

This week Amanda interviews Coach Auggie Promersberger out of Ohio.  Coach Promersberger is the current Director of Sport Performance for St. Edwards High School. St. Edwards has a big history of winning and state titles, including most recently State Football Champions!  Coach P talks about his philosophy with technology, the weight room, and life. You can next hear Auggie present live at the Big...

BTS #143: Michael Bewley - PLAE Global Director of Performance & Education 07.12.2021

After 22+ years of coaching at the D-I level, Coach Bewley stepped out of his previous coaching role as Director of Basketball Strength & Conditioning at Clemson University and joined PLAE in July as their Global Director of Performance and Education. 
 Clemson University Head Coach Brad Brownell hired Bewley before the 2016-17 basketball season to advance the Tigers' efforts in the weight room. T...

BTS #142: Adam Atallah - Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (OH) 28.10.2021

This week Coach Berg introduces you to Coach Adam Atallah, the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.  Coach Bio: NAME: Adam Atallah   Hometown: Cincinnati Ohio   College: Miami University c/o 2011   Head Coach: Been w/ CHCA since November 2014  Adam, a 2007 CHCA graduate, brings a wealth of experience from the athletic world. Co...

BTS #141: Zach Fears - Southeastern Oklahoma State University 06.10.2021

On this weeks episode, Coach Zach Fears joins Miles to discuss his program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.  Coach Fears has been the Director of Sports Performance at Southeastern Oklahoma since January of 2019.  He previously spent time at Lincoln University, Missouri Southern State University, North Carolina State University, Winona State University and Abilene Christian University. ...

BTS #140: Lessons from a first year Director of Athletic Performance 24.08.2021

In this episode, Miles reflects back on the lessons learned in his first year as a Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College.  He highlights a few of the things that he thinks he did well and also touches on a few areas he felt he missed on in year one and will look to improve upon in year two.  Whether you are an assistant looking to move up into a director role in the near future, are c...

BTS #139: Katie Moser, Fort Dodge Senior High (IA) 20.08.2021

This week we bring another amazing female coach to the surface of the strength and conditioning industry in Katie Moser!  Katie is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fort Dodge High School in Fort Dodge, Iowa.   In our conversation we discuss raising a family as coaches, coming into a position during the pandemic and all things exciting about high school strength and conditioning.   You a...

BTS #138: Crew Chat 12.08.2021

On this weeks episode we are coming to you with another crew chat! Catch up with Gage, Preston, Amanda and Miles as we find out what they are working on heading into a new school year.  We discuss what new projects we have planned for our programs for the upcoming year, and we dive deep into a few questions on our favorite pieces of equipment in the weight room. This is a great episode to get you...

BTS #137: Matt Nelson - Pittsburg State University (KS) 03.08.2021

On this weeks episode, Coach Matt Nelson joins Miles to discuss his program at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. Coach Nelson is beginning his 8th year as the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Strength Training & Nutrition at Pitt State. Before his time at Pitt State, he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at William Jewell College, and also had short stints at Texas Chri...

BTS #136: Paul Kolody - Hunterdon Central High School (NJ) 27.07.2021

This week Amanda interviews Coach Paul Kolody, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington New Jersey.   Coach Kolody has been at Hunterdon Central for 11 years.  He has a strong athletic training background in which he worked at Somerset Medical for 13 years.  He has been at many different levels and has vast experience in both Strength and Conditionin...

BTS #135: Supporting the Female S&C Coach 16.07.2021

As the one year anniversary as a host, this week Amanda reflects in a solo episode on the experience of working to bring Female Strength and Conditioning coaches to the surface of the industry.  She also highlights how others can support and grow coaches!   Thank you to our amazing sponsors!   TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for hi...

BTS #134: Crew Chat 05.07.2021

On this weeks episode we are coming to you with another crew chat! Catch up with Gage, Preston, Amanda and Miles as we find out what they've been up to over the last couple months.  We discuss R-Strong training, the NHSSCA National Conference and our "ideal" in-season football training schedule.  Make sure to stay tuned until the end for an announcement from Preston! ______________________________...

BTS #133: Alex Pacitti - Northeastern University (MA) 04.06.2021

Coach Pacitti is currently an assistant strength & conditioning coach at Northeastern University in Boston, MA in his 3rd year. He works directly with Men's Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Track & Field, and Men's Rowing. Prior to Northeastern, Coach Pacitti interned at Harvard University, Boston University, and Saint Anselm College. He is a graduate of Saint Anslem College, where he played...

BTS #132: Triphasic Roundtable (Meier, Dixon, Curtis, Pederson) 25.05.2021

In this roundtable episode, we hear from coaches that wanted to dive deep into Triphasic Training. Resources Related to the Episode: https://simplifaster.com/articles/triphasic-training-high-school/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-ground-up-athletic-performance-podcast/id1560414327?uo=4   Coach Contact Information Scott Meier Twitter: @farmingtonpower Email: smeier@farmington.k12.mn...

BTS #131: Athlete Readiness Roundtable (Hoover, Brokaw, Vogel, Atallah) 13.05.2021

In this roundtable episode, we hear from coaches that wanted to dive deep into athlete preparation. Resources Mentioned on the Episode: Coming soon...   Coach Contact Information Mark Hoover Twitter: @YorkStrength17 Rob Brokaw CSCS USAW Twitter: @strngthcoachrob Adam Vogel Twitter: @BBCHSAPT Adam Atallah Twitter: @Atallah_Adam _____________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you Team...

BTS 130: Crew Chat 06.04.2021

In this episode, the Crew welcomes a new member to our crew, Coach Miles Clifton! We also discuss the women's weight room at the NCAA tournament, when and how we decide to add items to our program and we solve the often debated saying on twitter, "how you do anything, is how you do everything." _____________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's epi...

BTS #129: Big-Time Changes! 18.03.2021

On this episode, Gage breaks some BIG-TIME news regarding his future in strength and conditioning and the podcast.  ________________________________________________________ TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train...

BTS #128: Alesha Dunlap - Jefferson County (FL) 02.03.2021

Coach Dunlap is a certified Physical Education Teacher at Jefferson County K-12.  A Somerset Charter school located in Monticello, FL.  She is certified in grades K-12 with Athletic Coaching Endorsement.   She has been a High School Strength and Conditioning Coach for two years now with one year at the collegiate level.  She works with football, basketball (boys), soccer, baseball, flag football a...

BTS #127: Tony Holler - Plainfield North High School (IL) 25.02.2021

Retired Chemistry teacher (38 years in classroom), 25 yrs coaching football, 15 yrs basketball, 40 yrs track (presently head track coach at Plainfield North H.S. (IL, Chicago area). Co-owner Track Football Consortium. Owner "Feed the Cats". Writer. Public Speaker. #1 selling DVD at Championship Productions, 2019 and 2020. Currently creating Feed the Cats Certification Program for CoachTube.   Coac...

BTS #126: Brock Behrndt - South Dakota School of Mines 16.02.2021

Coach Behrndt is currently the Director of Performance at South Dakota Mines where he oversees the entire Performance Department and works directly with Football, Women's Basketball and Volleyball. Previously, Coach served as the Assistant Director of S&C at The Citadel. He also had stops at Central Washington University and Northwest Missouri State. Brock graduated and played football at NWMSU. C...

BTS #125: Crew Chat 12.02.2021

In this episode the Crew discuss how we use different training bars, feats of SUPER strength we've witnessed as a coach and Coach Preston breaks down the Big Time Strength and Football Clinic coming up on March 27th in Mound Vernon, IA. We have a great slate of strength and football coaches, you aren't going to want to miss it! Register at this link: https:// sites.google.com/mvcsd.org/big- time …...

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