Preston Pedersen
Big Time Strength Podcast
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
Author
Preston Pedersen
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Mar 30, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
BTS #99: Aaron Reasland - Eastern Iowa FCA 04.08.2020 34:43
Coach Reasland has been a football and baseball coach both in the United States and internationally. He has experience coaching at the high school, collegiate and professional level (overseas). He coached in multiple state title games with Pella High School in Iowa. He coached in the Texas state title football game with Regents School of Austin and he coached in three national title games over sea...
BTS #98: Jim McGuire - Fitchburg State (MA) 28.07.2020 53:31
Jim McGuire enters his second year as Fitchburg State’s head strength and conditioning coach. McGuire came to Fitchburg State after serving as the assistant strength and conditioning coach as the University of Delaware from 2015-2018. Prior to that, Jim was the assistant director of strength and conditioning at Merrimack College from August 2012-June 2015. Prior to his stint as Merrimack, coach Mc...
BTS #97: Jessica Gust - St. Louis Park High School (MN) 21.07.2020 1:05:36
Jessica Gust, M. Ed., CSCS, USAW L1, Pn1, RPY-200 Coach Gust has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Louis Park High School for 10 years. She has been a Biology and Exercise Science Teacher for 16 years. Jessica has also been the Assistant Synchronized Swimming Coach for the past 21 years and also coached swimming in the middle school and high school levels prior to coaching S&C...
BTS #96: Ryan Arnold - Pleasant Valley High School (IA) 14.07.2020 1:38:49
This episode is from a presentation called "Ins and Outs of Pleasant Valley Strength & Conditioning Program" that Coach Arnold did in the Spring. Head over to our youtube channel to see the video. If you want to learn more about Coach, you can check out BTS #15. Please reach out to him, he is an awesome mentor and wants to help as many people as he can. Coach’s Contact Information Email: arnoldr...
BTS #95: New Co-Host Announcement and Roundtable 08.07.2020 1:00:25
We have a special announcement! Coach Amanda Berg from Dassal-Cokato High School (BTS Alum #73) is joining the crew as a co-host! Coach Berg will be focusing on the amazing female strength and conditioning coaches in our industry. We are excited for this new addition to the show and to give female strength coaches a platform to share their ideas and experiences. Reach out to Coach Berg if you are...
BTS #94: Jake Lewis - Dallas Center-Grimes HS (IA) 23.06.2020 1:19:51
BIG TIME STRENGTH & FOOTBALL CLINIC Jake Lewis Dallas Center-Grimes High School - "Laying the Foundation: A Bottom-Up Approach to a Strong Program" -------------------------------------------------- JAKE LEWIS - CONTACT INFORMATION Email: jake.lewis@dcgschools.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachLewis11 -------------------------------------------------- TEAMBUILDR Thank you TeamBuildr for sponso...
BTS #93: Returning to Training During COVID 16.06.2020 23:59
We are back!! Coach Rosier dives in to returning to training during the COVID period. 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 athletes remotely for side-income. Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime , you...
BTS #92: Gage Rosier - William Jewell College (MO) 13.05.2020 1:15:26
BIG TIME STRENGTH & FOOTBALL CLINIC Gage Rosier - William Jewell College -"Big Time Strength: Make the Big Time Where You're At" -------------------------------------------------- GAGE ROSIER - CONTACT INFORMATION Email rosierg@william.jewell.edu Twitter https://twitter.com/Jewell_Strength https://twitter.com/gdrosier Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jewellathle... https://www.instagram.com/g.r...
BTS #91: Jeanne Rankin - Eastern Connecticut State University 05.05.2020 36:32
Jeanne Rankin is currently the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Eastern Connecticut State University, where she works with all 16 varsity sports. Prior to Eastern, Rankin spent six years at the University of Kentucky, four years at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, and one year at the University of Arkansas. She played a couple seasons of college soccer at the University of Colorado...
BTS #90: Nick Giblin - Calvary Christian High School (FL) 28.04.2020 55:44
Calvary Christian High School Sports Performance Coach Owner of All Heart Sports Performance working with a variety of athletes. Worked in Physical Therapy Intern UCF Intern Illinois State Coach’s Contact Information Twitter: @coachgiblin Instagram: @coachnick_83 TeamBuildr Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by...
BTS #89: Steve Barrick - University of Indianapolis (IN) 21.04.2020 59:57
Coach Steve Barrick is in his 10th year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at University of Indianapolis. Prior, Barrick served as an assistant football coach and strength and conditioning coach at Franklin Community High School. Prior to his time there, he served in the same capacity at Indian Creek High School in Trafalger, Ind. A graduate of Center Grove High School, Barrick earned a B...
BTS #88: Ben Hildebrandt - Midland High School (IA) 17.04.2020 52:57
Coach Ben Hildebrandt is currently the Strength/Speed Coach and Physical Education teacher at Midland High School. He coaches Track, Basketball, Football, and Jr. High Baseball. He graduated from the University of Dubuque with a degree in Human Health Science and Physical/Health Education. He was an assistant track coach at the University of Dubuque for 2 years. He also interned and worked for Mic...
BTS #87: Miles Clifton - Luther College (IA) 07.04.2020 1:00:47
Coach Miles Clifton was named Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College in February 2019. Prior to Luther, Coach Clifton was a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at William Jewell College. Coach Clifton received his Bachelors Degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 2013 and will receive his Masters Degree from Northwest Missouri State in 2019. Coach Miles Clifton Cont...
BTS #86: Kyle Van Wyk - Dordt University (IA) 31.03.2020 47:21
Kyle Van Wyk was named the Head Sport Performance Coach and Instructor in Health & Human Performance at Dordt University (IA) in January 2018. Prior to Dordt, Kyle earned his masters degree in exercise science at Wayne State College (NE). At Wayne, Coach was a graduate assistant in the Health & Human Performance department, where he taught, coached, and researched. Coach Van Wyk Contact Informati...
BTS #85: Jeff Jones - Fairfield High School (IA) 26.03.2020 1:05:59
Central college grad, Boise state 6 years (most sports) arkansas state 6 months ( football and baseball) auburn 3 years ( football) Luther College 3 years ( Director all sports) Appalachian state 1 year (Director football) Fairfield High School currently Coach Jones Contact Information Twitter: @jonesyjeff1 "Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge - 67 workouts, 67 days in a row - Follo...
BTS #84: Nick Crouse - Springfield Platteview Community Schools (NE) 08.03.2020 1:00:41
Coach Nick Crouse USAW Current Position: Strength & Conditioning Coordinator/ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Springfield Platteview Community Schools (NE) - 1st year *Assistant Baseball Coach *Junior High Football Coach Previous Position - Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Health Instructor - Red Oak Community High School (IA) - 5 years *Assistant Baseball Coach - 9 years *Assistant V...
BTS #83: Trevor Florendo - Colorado School of Mines 25.02.2020 53:11
Trevor Florendo '14 was named Mines' first Strength and Conditioning Coach in August of 2016. Since then, Mines Athletics has won the RMAC All-Sports cup every year. During his time at Mines, Trevor has built a strength & conditioning department from the ground up as the first full-time hire in school history. In addition to overseeing the training of athletes, Florendo has had a hand in develop...
BTS #82: Gary Schofield - PLAE Director of Youth & HS Development (GA) 18.02.2020 1:36:12
Gary Schofield, Jr. MAT, ATC, CSCS *D is an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach currently serving as the Director of Youth and High School Development for PLAE, a global performance brand. Schofield is entering his 26th year as a Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Speciali...
BTS #81: Aaron Jung - Morningside College (IA) 12.02.2020 42:13
Aaron Jung is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Morningside Athletics. Jung was previously a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for two years at the University of Mary. He has also been a strength and conditioning coach at Mandan High School in North Dakota and was on the strength and conditioning staff at Augustana College. Jung obtained his Strength and Conditioning Co...
BTS #80: Rachel Hayes - Guyer High School (TX) 09.02.2020 43:15
current: strength & conditioning coordinator at denton guyer high school previous: assistant sports performance coach at stanford university intern at the university of alabama intern at oklahoma state university i decided i wanted to try and make an impact at the high school level so after i left stanford, i got certified to teach in texas--a few weeks after i...
BTS #79: Michael Reese - Lindenwood University (MO) 30.01.2020 36:44
Michael Reese is in his fourth year as the Director of Athletic Performance and his eighth year overall within Lindenwood’s Athletic Performance department. Reese works primarily with Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Soccer, and Men's Golf. Prior to being named Director, he served as an assistant softball and strength and conditioning coach and as a graduate assistant strength and condi...
BTS #78: Lee Weber - Rose Hill High School (KS) 24.01.2020 55:38
Lee Weber is a 19 year veteran strength and speed coach, head football coach, and track coach in the state of Kansas. He is currently in his 2nd year as the head strength and speed coach, head football coach, assistant track coach at Rose Hill High School in Rose Hill, KS. He previously served as the head football coach, head track coach, gifted instructor, and physical educator for Wamego High Sc...
BTS #77: The Cardinal Edge 15.01.2020 26:57
In this episode, Coach Rosier discusses a new project he is working on to bring nutrition, behavior, and leadership content to his student-athletes at William Jewell College. "Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge - 67 workouts, 67 days in a row - Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule - Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want...
BTS #76: Doug Gle - Traverse City Central High School (MI) 07.01.2020 53:37
Coach Gle has taught life science, physical science, environmental science, science nutrition and physical education. He is also the strength and conditioning coach as well as coaching football, basketball and track. He implements and directs the strength program during the school year and summers. Doug Gle’s undergrad was from Hope College in kinesiology and exercise science and then later got a...
BTS #75: Jon Haugen - William Penn University (IA) 31.12.2019 32:42
Jon Haugen is in his second year as Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance and the Student Experience, and seventh year overall at WPU. Haugen, who received his Master's of Business Leadership degree from William Penn in 2011, returned to the University in 2013. Prior to returning, he was the owner of Warrior Performance Gym in Adrian, Michigan. Haugen trained athletes of all ages an...
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.