Pursuit PE Podcast

A strong Strength & Speed program doesn’t just exist in the weight room—it needs visibility and support from parents, school staff, and the community. If they don’t understand the value , you’ll always be defending your approach. But when you actively engage and educate them, you turn them into advocates instead of skeptics. In this episode, we cover five key strategies to strengthen community buy...

Your Strength & Speed program is only as strong as the support it gets from administrators . They control budgets, schedules, and resources—if they don’t see the value in what you’re doing, you’ll constantly be fighting an uphill battle. The best Strength & Speed programs don’t just succeed because of great training—they thrive because they have buy-in from leadership. In this episode, we break do...

Your Strength & Speed program is only as strong as the buy-in from sport coaches. Even the best-designed training plan won’t succeed if coaches don’t understand its value. In this episode, we break down the most effective ways to communicate, collaborate, and build trust with sport coaches so Strength & Speed training becomes an integrated part of their team’s success. Main Takeaways * Align Train...

In this episode, we shift from programming and training mistakes to one of the most important—but often overlooked—aspects of coaching: effective communication . Even the best training plan falls short if you can’t connect with athletes, earn their trust, and create an environment where they want to work hard. This episode covers the most common communication mistakes coaches make—and how to fix t...

In this episode, we break down the myths and realities of sport-specific training . Should football players train differently than basketball players? How much sport-specific work actually helps? What’s useful, and what’s just a gimmick? We cut through the noise and focus on what truly develops better athletes. Main Takeaways * Over-Emphasizing Sport-Specific Lifts – Training movement patterns and...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood areas in high school Strength & Speed programs: Speed Training . Too many programs either neglect speed work entirely or train it ineffectively, leaving a huge gap in athletic development. This episode covers the most common mistakes coaches make with speed training—and how to fix them. Main Takeaways * Not Sprinting Year-Round – Speed is...

In this episode, we continue our series on Common Strength & Speed Coaching Mistakes by breaking down the most common programming pitfalls coaches make when structuring their training plans. Whether it's relying too much on strength without developing speed and power, mismanaging training loads, or overcomplicating workouts, this episode will help you refine your approach and build a better system...

In this episode, we kick off a new series on Common Strength & Speed Coaching Mistakes —why they happen, how they hold athletes back, and most importantly, how to fix them. Whether it’s overemphasizing strength, neglecting movement quality, or avoiding in-season training, this episode will help you identify gaps in your program and make the necessary adjustments. Main Takeaways * Prioritizing Stre...

Are you tracking the right data—or just collecting numbers? In this episode, we break down the four Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that provide real, actionable insights into athlete development. Instead of drowning in stats, learn how to focus on what actually drives progress. Main Takeaways * Why KPIs Matter – How tracking the right metrics leads to better coaching decisions and steady athlet...

In this episode, we break down how pen & paper training systems can work seamlessly with light digital tracking to enhance Strength & Speed programs—without requiring iPads at every rack or costly subscriptions. Whether you're tracking attendance, test metrics, or athlete progress , this episode will help you find a balanced system that fits your program. Main Takeaways * The Case for a Digital “H...

In this episode, we go beyond basic accountability and dig into 8 proven strategies for keeping students engaged, motivated, and committed all semester. From goal-setting and attendance incentives to fun days and reflection exercises , you’ll walk away with practical tools to make Strength & Speed training something students look forward to —not just another class. Main Takeaways * Start with Clea...

In this fifth voiceover episode—Part 1 of our “Workout Delivery & Progress Tracking” series—I reveal why a pen-and-paper training card system can be a game-changer. No app glitches, zero subscription fees, and a tangible blueprint that keeps students consistently improving year-round. Main Takeaways * No Recurring Cost : Paper cards avoid subscription or software fees. Freed-up budget can go towar...

In this fourth voiceover episode (and our first paid edition ), we dive into why in-season training matters so much—because skipping lifts during the competitive season could cost an athlete a full year of development over high school. We tackle game-day lifting , multi-sport scheduling , and a color-coded approach to keeping kids fresh yet progressing year-round. Main Takeaways 1. In-Season: It’s...

In this third voiceover episode, we dig into the major scheduling and programming headaches that often derail Strength & Speed plans in busy schools—from cramped facilities and multi-sport conflicts to random half-days and last-minute schedule changes. You’ll hear practical fixes and mindset shifts to keep your classes on track, no matter how wild your calendar gets. Main Takeaways * Cramped Facil...

In this second voiceover episode, we dive deeper into how to put your year-round Strength & Speed ideas into action. We recap the five essentials of a successful program—from administrative buy-in to creating a unified vision with sport coaches—and add real-world tips on integrating everything into the school day. Whether you’re a PE teacher or a multi-sport coach, this episode will give you pract...

In this first voiceover episode , I introduce what Pursuit PE is all about—why I’m here, what you can expect in future installments, and how this newsletter-turned-podcast aims to help PE teachers and coaches build stronger, faster, and more confident students. Main Takeaways * Meet Preston : Learn about my years of experience in high school PE and Strength & Speed coaching. * Why Pursuit PE : Und...