The Moffitt Method Podcast

This episode features Coach Katie Guillory, a resilient strength and conditioning coach at LSU who exemplifies grit, determination, and an unshakable mindset. After a life-changing jet ski accident resulting in amputation, she has not only continued her career but now inspires others with her story of overcoming adversity and pursuing Paralympic goals. Tune in for a powerful conversation on resili...

In this conversation, Coach Stephanie Grubbs shares her journey from being a collegiate athlete to becoming a strength and conditioning coach in professional baseball. She discusses the unique challenges of working in a long season, the importance of technology in training, and the balance between the art and science of coaching. Coach Grubbs emphasizes the significance of mentorship, adaptability...

Coach Reagan Willis shares her journey from college sports to becoming a head athletic trainer at U High. She reflects on her coaching experience, mentorship, and the importance of arm care for athletes. The conversation also covers the transition to U High, balancing work and hobbies, and the daily schedule and responsibilities of an athletic trainer at a K-12 school. The conversation covers the...

In this episode, Joe Ryan speaks with Maddie and Hunter Harrelson, a husband and wife duo in the field of strength and conditioning. They discuss their unique experiences as coaches, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the importance of communication in coaching. The Harrelsons share valuable lessons learned from their experiences, memorable stories from the weight room, and insi...

Episode Summary Coach Alan Bryant joins Joe Ryan to talk shop on what it actually looks like to run a high school sports performance program with a massive daily athlete turnout, how small-school constraints sharpen programming creativity, and why teaching + relationships matter more than yelling + spreadsheets. They dig into in-season training decisions (squatting, pulls vs. catches), the underra...

In this episode, Joe Ryan sits down with  Coach Ross Garner — Athletic Performance Coordinator and Assistant Football Coach at Effingham County High School (GA) —for a wide-ranging conversation on high school strength & conditioning, program-building, and what it takes to create real buy-in. Coach Garner walks through his coaching journey from Longwood University (interning under Rick Canner)...

🎙️ The Moffitt Method Podcast - From Powerlifting to Coaching: A Journey with Coach Lance Lacoste 🔑 Keywords Strength Training · Powerlifting · Coaching · Youth Athletes · D1 Training · Personal Development · Sports Performance · Professional Athletes · Training Techniques · Coaching Philosophy 📘 Episode Overview In this episode of The Moffitt Method Podcast , Coach Lance Lacoste shares his jour...

In this episode, Joe Ryan sits down with Coach Dan Mullins (PhD)—performance specialist and football coach in Cartersville, Georgia—to talk culture, sustainability, and real-world training systems that work for high school athletes. Coach Mullins shares his unconventional path from Division II basketball, a football walk-on experience, and early struggles in college academics to becoming a teacher...

In this conversation, Joe Ryan and Christian 'Rock' Van Buren discuss the journey of becoming a strength and conditioning coach, emphasizing the importance of relationships, mentorship, and understanding the athlete's process. They explore the challenges faced by athletes during the NFL draft process and the unique demands of coaching in the private sector. Christian shares insights on effective p...

From Dartmouth to the NFL: The Relentless Rise of Coach Tessa Grossman 📝  Show Notes In this episode of The Moffitt Method Podcast , Joe Ryan sits down with one of the brightest rising stars in strength and conditioning— Coach Tessa Grossman , currently an Assistant Strength Coach for University of Colorado Football . Coach Grossman’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From Ivy League stu...

From Basement Weights to Texas A&M: Coach Tommy Moffitt’s 38-Year Strength Journey Episode Summary In this episode of The Moffitt Method Podcast, host Joe Ryan flips the script and puts Coach Tommy Moffitt in the hot seat. For the first time on his own show, Coach Moff tells his full story—from lifting in his parents’ basement in the 1970s to high school strength coach at John Curtis, to Tenne...

Takeaways Jared Myatt's journey began as a timid kid who found strength coaching through a mentor. Family support is crucial for success in coaching careers. Coaching at different levels provides unique insights and experiences. Emotional intelligence is key to understanding and motivating athletes. Consistency in coaching philosophy leads to better results. Successes and failures shape a coach's...

🎙️ Podcast Show Notes – The Moffitt Method Podcast Episode Simple, Savage, and Authentic: Building Better Athletes with Coach Malorie Henderlong (Auburn University) Episode Summary In this episode, host Joe Ryan sits down with Coach Malorie Henderlong , the strength and conditioning coach for Auburn University Women’s Soccer . From her early start as a college soccer player to her rapid rise throu...

Building Champions in the Weight Room with Coach Chris Martin Episode Summary: In this episode of The Moffitt Method Podcast , Joe Ryan sits down with Coach Chris Martin , LSU Baseball’s Strength and Conditioning Coach. Hired in August 2024, Martin has already helped guide the Tigers to a national championship, bringing his wealth of experience from the Houston Astros organization into the collegi...

In this conversation, Brandon and Tommy discuss the process of dropping the lab coat and transitioning from academia to working with coaches. They delve into the administration of cognitive tests and the precision required in measuring milliseconds. They explore the interaction between cognition and other aspects of performance, such as speed and strength. They also discuss the effectiveness of tr...

Truly a master in the field of strength and conditioning, Kevin Yoxall has produced many outstanding players for multiple successful collegiate football programs. Through stressing a combination of intensity, technique, efficiency, and safety, he prepared his charges to be on the cutting edge of athletic performance. During the Tuberville/Chizik era at Auburn University, his teams won 118 games (w...

Cody Stout is in his first season as an assistant director of strength and conditioning for the University of South Alabama football program. Stout was at Colorado the last three years, where he served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach working primarily with the football program. After just missing qualifying for a bowl his first two seasons with the program, the Buffaloes posted a 4...

Building relationships and collaboration between performance nutrition, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and sports science is critical for the success of collegiate athletes. Managing hydration is essential for optimal performance in hot environments, and strategies such as monitoring fluid intake and electrolyte balance are important. Nutritional considerations for football players di...

In today's episode, strength and conditioning coach Nick Garcia discusses his background and influences in strength and conditioning. He shares his philosophy on training and the challenges he faces as a high school coach. Garcia also talks about training a large number of athletes and the importance of mobility work. He explains how he organizes and implements training sessions and the benefits o...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Brad Minter, a sports performance professional currently serving as the Associate Director for Football at Boise State University. Originally from Birmingham, AL, Brad shares his deep-rooted love for football that began in his childhood. Playing multiple sports, he found his true passion on the football field. Brad earned a full scholarship to...

Our incredible guest today is Coach Rich Lansky. Coach Lansky is the Strength & Conditioning Coach and Weightlifting Team Coach at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida. In addition to his work at Bradenton, he also serves as the head coach and director of Operations of the Team Florida Gulf Coast Weightlifting Club in Bradenton. Coach Lansky has 35 years of coaching experience at every le...

In today's episode, we talk with Matt Mullis. Matthew's journey in the field has been nothing short of remarkable, with notable stops at institutions like LSU, Louisiana Tech, and UTEP, which have significantly enriched his knowledge of sports performance. What makes Matthew's story truly compelling is his recent shift to high school athletics. As the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Fulsh...

In today's episode, we talk with Pat Basil. With a remarkable 10 years of experience under his belt, Pat has a wealth of knowledge to share. Throughout his career, Pat has not only honed his expertise but also demonstrated exceptional dedication and efficiency. In an astonishing feat, he managed to train a staggering 650 athletes, spanning across 29 different sports teams, all by himself. In this...

In today's episode, we talk with Dr. Lorenzo Guess. Dr. Lorenzo Guess has dedicated 12 years of his career to Michigan State University, where he holds the prestigious position of Director of Athletic Performance. Dr. Guess's responsibilities include overseeing a team of highly skilled Athletic Performance professionals who are committed to delivering optimal results for the Olympic sports program...

In today's episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Jordan Jurasevich, Director of Sports Performance at Carmel High School. Jordan's journey from walking onto the Purdue football team to his current role is nothing short of inspiring. He graduated from Purdue University in 2016, earning accolades like the Leonard Wilson Award and the Ben Korschot Perseverance Award 2. But that's just the begin...