Samson Strength Coach Collective

On this episode of The Collective, we speak with Scott Ramsey, an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with Texas Tech University. Scott currently works with both Men’s and Women’s Golf at Texas Tech. We discuss how Scott implements the “Conjugate” training system with his teams, the role of an internship coordinator, and how to promote autonomy with your athletes.

On this episode of The Collective, we speak with John Fabrizius. John currently serves as the Director of Performance for the Real Salt Lake Monarchs. In this episode we discuss both the positive and negative sides of sport science, the influence of strength coaches on their athletes, and how sport psychology influences coaching. John demonstrates his deep care for those he works with in this epis...

On this episode of The Collective, we speak with Dan Wirth, the Director of Olympic Sport Performance at the University of Tennessee. Dan has a storied history in the field of strength and conditioning, including being named the NSCA 2023 College Strength Coach of the Year. We discuss the difference between private sector and collegiate coaching, various technologies that Dan uses with his teams,...

On this episode of The Collective, Anthony Grasso comes on to discuss his current endeavors since leaving the SSCC. Anthony updates us on his current position with Future, his life outside of the strength and conditioning realm, as well as reminiscing on his time as the host of The Collective. Thank you to Anthony for everything you have done for The Collective!

In this episode, Nicole Jimenez joins us to describe her journey through Strength and Conditioning, as well as give us insight into how she approached taking on the role of Head Strength Coach for Missouri State Women's Basketball. Nicole offers a great deal of insight into how she manages in-season loading and the lens she looks through when using data to make day-to-day decisions for her ath...

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Derek Ward joins us to share his untraditional journey into running a successful private training facility. Derek is the Founder of Upward Human Performance in Milford, CT, and in this podcast he shares with us his story around overcoming obstacles early in life, being determined and confident in his desire to be successful, as well as how t...

In this episode of the Collective, Daniel Guzman, who is the Head of Enterprise Sales at 3X4 Genetics where he specifically works on the software "GENEFIT" joins us to discuss the work he is doing with genetics in the world of sport. For those wondering how DNA can influence your genetics, this is the episode for you! Daniel gives us his personal and professional accounts of the work being done to...

In this episode, Scott Leech, who is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at The University of Rhode Island joins us to discuss his career path, and what he is currently doing to try and provide a culture built on loyalty, community, and service to the coaches and athletes he works with! Enjoy!

In this episode of The Collective, Kendrick Pratt joins Anthony to discuss the intricacies around showing just enough vulnerability in order to allow your superiors to help identify your weaknesses and help you develop, while also showing enough competency in order to obtain the respect you're looking for. In addition, Anthony and Kendrick discuss the concept of developing personally and professio...

Today we are joined by Phil Sabatini who is the Senior Lecturer of Exercise at Old Dominion University and the President/Head Coach of East Coast Gold Weightlifting in Virginia Beach! Phil provides some crucial insight into the professor career track, how to navigate the ups and downs of the journey through strength and conditioning, principles, values, and his mindset in regards to all things wei...

In this episode of The Collective, Kenneth Galletta joins us to discuss his journey through strength and conditioning, and his thoughts on how he is able to focus on the purity he feels through his work, while separating it from the more superficial aspects of the job that can become overwhelming in the world of college sports. Ken is the Head Coach for Sport Performance and Science at Indiana Sta...

In this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective, we have Rob Rabena on to give us his thoughts around creating a vision, how to articulate that vision in interviews, the qualities he looks for when interviewing candidates to work in a cohesive facility with Strength Coaches, PTs, etc., and we cover some of his research in baseball! Rob is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Ivy Ph...

In this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective, Nick Mascioli, who is the Director of Athletic Performance at The Second Baptist School joins us to document his journey through the field of strength and conditioning. Nick discusses topics around human development, and transitioning from wins and losses being the ultimate goal to providing education to the youth on the foundational element...

In this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective, DeJuan Hathaway joins us to tell his story. DeJuan is the Human Performance Director and Program Manager at the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron. He provides incredible insight that will prompt any listener to really search for what allows us to have the biggest impact in our current space. DeJuan is a great guy and his thoughtful words...

In this episode, James Baker, who is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at Dartmouth College joins us to tackle some of the areas around establishing personal connections with your athletes, being your most genuine self, how to display emotional regulation in an environment such as strength and conditioning that demands a lot from us, and more! Enjoy!

In our 100th episode, and the start of season 2, Sergio Merino, who is the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT joins us to discuss his journey, how has approached reflection throughout his time in the strength and conditioning industry, and the methods he uses to continue to push himself personally and professionally.

In this episode, Terrance McLellan, who is a strength and conditioning coach with Atlanta Hawks basketball team joins us to discuss the major takeaways he's had during his time navigating the field of strength and conditioning. Terrance speaks about the specific scenarios he's found himself in as an intern and GA leading into becoming a professional in the industry, and how he's been able to adjus...

In this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective, Scott Caulfield joins us to discuss his journey and provide some education stemming from his experience working with the NSCA.   Scott is now the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Norwich University Athletics. For those of you who are concerned with the current state of the industry, low-paying jobs in strength and conditioning,...

In this episode, Kade McGee joins us to have a conversation about what it truly means to provide an environment built around education for your athletes. Kade is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He has been through an incredible journey on his way to finding the position that is right for him, and he breaks down the approach he has tak...

Ed Williams joins Anthony in this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective! Ed is a Strength Coach and Educator who has trained athletes and consulted with coaches in the industry for 22 years.   Ed reflects on the time he spent training under Charles Poliquin, what it means to be truly resilient, fast twitch vs. slow twitch muscles and the way he trains them, in addition to the impact that...

In this episode, Justin Kuehn, Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach at JBLM (Joint-Base Lewis McChord) joins us to do a deep-dive into the new and developing industry of Tactical Strength and Conditioning.   Justin gives incredible insight into the obstacles he has had to overcome, the operation itself, the comparisons to collegiate strength and conditioning, the progress he has been able...

Brianna had one of her former Stanford athlete's, Katie Meyer take her own life recently. The following link will take you to a place where you can read about the Katie's Save mission, and donate to a cause that is dedicated to helping student-athletes navigate the dynamics of campus life and the pressures that come from sport. Thank you for your help!  https://www.katiessave.org   In th...

What's up Collective listeners! In this episode, Chula Loomis, who is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with Football at FAU hops on the podcast to provide insight and perspective on his journey working in strength and conditioning thus far. Chula has a great outlook on how to approach the field in the early and later years, and how to maintain integrity while doing so! He brings great...

In this episode of The Collective, Sean Swetnam, Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at UCLA joins us to provide fascinating insight into his journey, and how his experiences have shaped the environment he provides for his student-athletes.   We talk about everything from training concepts, philosophies around education for student-athletes, sprint mechanics, to death and what it means to tr...

In this episode, Tim Lebbossiere, who is the Assistant Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins gives us an inside look into how they approach physical preparation and data collection/implementation for NHL athletes.   Tim provides incredible insight in this episode around his experiences working with AHL and NHL athletes, along with how he approaches communication and building trust with long...