Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode, we catch up with long-time friend Robert Schmidt, who is now the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance & Student Wellness at Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island. Rob and our Host, Anthony Grasso, interned at The University of Alabama together, and he has since taken a trip through the peaks and valleys of Strength and Conditioning prior to landing his cu...

In this episode, we are joined by Rendrick Taylor who is an Assistant Strength Coach at Middle Tennessee State University. Rendrick coached and played at Clemson University, in addition to being an un-drafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Bucs. When his playing career was over, Rendrick decided to become a teacher, but slowly realized that his classroom had turned into a weight room, and being a str...

In this episode, Jason Hettler, Speed and Agility Coach at IMG Academy discusses with us his path through the world of sport performance, and how his time at the world-renowned Altis has shaped the way he approaches physical preparation with his athletes in his new role. Jason provides wisdom, and some analytical-thought towards specific methods of motor learning that he is using to enhance perfor...

Author of Reverse Engineering Sport; The 8 Vector System Jordan Nieuwsma joins Anthony in this episode to talk about his new book. Jordan is the Assistant Director of Sport Performance at Elon University in North Carolina. Get a pen and paper out for this one because it is jam-packed with great insight as to how this system has provided better protection on the field for athletes, along with incr...

In this powerful interview, two of UConn Football's Assistant Strength Coaches share their personal stories of overcoming adversity in sport performance, and life. Quan Thompkins and Chauncey Scissum take us through specific obstacles they have encountered, and how they've used these experiences to find success in coaching.

Mike Durand brings wisdom and a message of simplicity in this weeks podcast. Mike has seen it all; from a career that began in the collegiate setting, to an assistant in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders. Now, going on his 13th year as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Seattle Prep, his mission is to "get back to the fundamentals" of strength and conditioning, coaching, communicating, an...

In this episode, Anthony sits down with Amanda Kimball, long-time UConn Women's Basketball Strength Coach to discuss how to navigate the challenges of stepping into a role surrounded by hall of fame coaches and potential WNBA players. After 6 National Championship and 14 Final Four appearances, Amanda takes us through her experiences and how her perspective is allowing her to make an impact as the...

In this episode we are joined by Zach Fears, the Assistant AD of Sport Performance at Southeastern Oklahoma State. Leadership is one of the most important qualities any human can possess, especially coaches, and Zach is currently getting his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. Zach drops some serious knowledge on us regarding his values, principles, and the approach he takes...

Amm Phrommavanh brings his extensive exposure to high-level minds in the strength and conditioning industry to this weeks podcast. In this episode, Amm takes us through the specific relationship dynamics that he has developed with his sport coaches, how to create athlete buy-in for a strength coach who hasn't played the sport, in addition to the specific process he and his colleagues work through...

In this episode, Sean Conaty, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Oregon State Men's Basketball takes us through the various challenges involved with taking on director roles in strength and conditioning, the balance of respecting the thoughts of those who came before you while implementing your own vision, and how coaches can continue to set themselves up for elevated administrative roles in...

What does "reverse-engineering sport" mean? The term seems to have infiltrated the world of sport performance, but how do we come to a consensus on what it means to truly prepare athletes for sport? In this episode, UMass Assistant Director of Sport Performance, Joel Reinhardt walks us through a variety of topics consisting of his definitions of reverse-engineering sport, areas where we fall short...

After four major surgeries (ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy, Tommy John surgery, and ankle reconstruction), Bobby Smith decided to take the same qualities that made him a competitive 3-sport athlete and establish a facility that would provide athletes with proper guidance to avoid such injuries. In this episode we cover "The Components of Training and Developing a Great Team" as Bobby takes us t...

Alex Richard, Director of Sport Performance at DME Academy in Daytona Beach, FL give us his thoughts on the "5-10%" lens he sees physical preparation through for team-sport athletes. In this basketball-centered conversation, Alex and Anthony cover how he uses vertical integration through specific categories to prepare his athletes, the high/low model, in addition to the methods he employs to crea...

Coach Zach Even - Esh sits down with Coach Kris Körper to discuss strength, coaching philosophies and his journey.   Find More of Coach Zach Even Esh: Instagram: @zevenesh zacheven-esh.com

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD, or KBR Contracting.    The tables are turned on this episode! Coach Tom Palumbo hosts Justin Schwind to cover his journey to the tactical sector and his coaching philosophy.

Jake Labhart dives into Coach Jared Renyer's coaching philosophy and journey to Ft. Riley.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Goverment, United States Armed Forces, the DoD, or KBR Contracting.   Daniel Williams works with the United States Navy as a Tactical Strength Coach.  His journey includes multiple stops at the collegiate level before making the jump into the tactical sector.

Randy Schrader has 35 years of experience in the coaching business!  His lessons and philosophies are truly something to hang your hat on.  He most recently was awarded the 2021 NHSSCA COY award for the state of Missouri. In this episode he sits down with Matt Tometz to cover his journey. 

Jake Labhart sits down with Josh Bonhotal for a great interview and conversation around Human Performance and prevention.  With early success and landing his dream career at a young age, Josh had a yearning for more which led him to his career with Future Fitness App.   Find More of Josh: @jbonhotal (Instagram/Twitter) Joshua Bonhotal (LinkedIn) Future Fitness App: www.future.co

Dive in with Coach Palumbo as he covers his journey to AFSOC HQ and his coaching philosophy.  His knowledge and wisdom of the field have set him up for success at every stop he has had.   *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD, or the United States Air force*

Tim McClellan has paved the way and laid a great foundation for our industry.  Having coached athletes at every level Coach McClellan has seen it all. His leadership and love for high performance has allowed him to continue perfecting his craft to this day. He sits down with Justin Schwind and Darius Ducre to cover his journey.

Scott McLafferty is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Colorado State Football Team.   He shares his valuable experiences of having great mentors in our industry, his journey, and his coaching philosophy.  

Before joining the Athletic Training staff at FAU, Tyler was the Head ATC and strength coach for the Greensboro Swarm.  His passion and beliefs in health prevention and fitness help shape his practice in the Athletic Training realm.  Tyler sits down with Matt Tometz to discuss his journey. Get more of Tyler Lesher: tlesher.com Instagram: @tlesh15

Joe Sawicki sits down with former athlete and student Anthony Morando to discuss his journey through the industry back to a private sector position.  Anthony is the Performance Manager for Altru Health Center in Grand Forks, ND.

Anthony Grasso interviews Director of Sports Medicine, Joe Sawicki,  of Shattuck St. Mary's School.  Joe serves as the High Performance Director for the school.