Samson Strength Coach Collective

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.

On the newest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Rachele Pojednic, Director of Scientific Research at Restore Hyper Wellness. During the episode we discuss Rachele’s “range,” how to identify quality research, and her role at Restore Hyper Wellness.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Cameron Dietz, Assistant Director of Sports Performance for University of Cincinnati Baseball. During the episode we discuss staying motivated during the early stages of one’s career, the value of producing social media content, and optimizing performance through sports science.

On the newest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Jonathan Thompson, Director of Sports Performance for Basketball at Lipscomb University. During the episode we discuss JT’s unique start to his career, how to grow from failure, and how coaches change throughout their career.

On the newest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Associate Director for Strength and Conditioning at Detroit Mercy University, Logan Gibson. During the episode we discuss the first steps when you start a new position, developing systems in your work, and the importance of coaches participating in community involvement.

On the newest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Coach Cory Sullivan. Cory currently serves as the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning for Murray State University. During the episode we discuss relationship development with our athletes, the “Find A Way” mentality, and what it means to be the son of the world’s hardest working waitress.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Texas A&M Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women’s Basketball, Yolanda Berryhill. During the episode we discuss Yolanda’s Basketball Performance Collective, what “Women In Sports” means to her, and building trust in a high performance system.

On the newest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Director of Olympic Strength and Conditioning for Florida Atlantic University, Zane Scott. During the episode we discuss how to navigate the sport coach/strength coach relationship, Zane’s experience going to the Final Four, and how to best work with basketball athletes.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Manager of Human Performance for Parkview Sports Medicine, Scott Charland. During the episode we discuss the influence of the body building era on Scott’s coaching, negotiating salaries, and embracing positions outside of the collegiate sector.

In the newest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Lew Porchiazzo. Lew currently serves as the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports at the University of Michigan. During the episode we discuss the various “soft skills” of strength and conditioning as well as embracing opportunities for growth for your athletes and yourself as a coach.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Sam Houston Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Andrew Hacker. During the episode we discuss Andrew’s experience as a player and how it influences his coaching, his experience moving from a GA to full-time, and the other coaches who have influenced him along the way.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Dr. Emily Wright. Dr. Wright is owner of The Wright Mindset LCC, where she serves as a mental performance coach. During the episode we discuss the role of a mental performance coach, break down common misconceptions about sports psychology, and the concept of mental toughness.

On the newest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Indiana University Athletic Performance Coach, Caitlin Miller. During the episode we discuss the strength coach that inspired Caitlin to enter the field, stepping out of your comfort zone, and the differences between year one and two as a full-time strength coach.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Christina Bernal. Christina currently serves as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Pennsylvania. During the episode we discuss building relationships with everyone in the building, the emotional burden of being an S&C coach, and her experience as Internship Director at UPenn.

On this episode we discuss “Stay Strong Krupp,” with Coach Jeanette Krupp. Stay Strong Krupp is a nonprofit organization that uses fitness events to bring a message of hope and spread awareness about substance use disorder, mental health, and many other issues facing today’s society

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Merv Lumba, Sports Performance Coach at UMass Lowell. During the episode we discuss Merv’s GA experience, the importance of learning your athletes, and Merv’s personal fitness endeavors.