The Strength In Numbers Podcast

Owner and Director of Player Development at Kingdom Performance, Keith Spencer joins the show to share how he’s built a training environment rooted in community, relationships, and long-term development. From partnering with parents to creating unforgettable experiences for athletes, we explore how Keith overdelivers and builds something far greater than just basketball skills. This episode dives...

EXOS Performance Specialist Jordan Bush joins the show to take us inside the world of NFL Draft Combine prep and what it really looks like to train elite athletes at the highest level. We dive into the difference between coaching pro athletes versus youth athletes, what true collaboration with your athletes looks like, and the traits that consistently separate top performing athletes from everyone...

President of Metabolic Elite Christian LaValle joins the show to discuss how coaches can improve their cognitive function despite operating under constant stress. From sleep and nutrition to stress management and daily routines, we dive into the habits that fuel sharper thinking, better decision-making, and long-term resilience in high-pressure coaching environments. This podcast evolved from my b...

West Virginia Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning for Men’s Basketball Jason Martinez dives into building alignment with your head coach, how to assess what a new program truly needs, and why evaluating your process matters—regardless of results. With career stops at UNT, Iona, and East Carolina, Jason offers practical insights from years of success in high-level college basketball. Th...

In this episode, Justin Lovvorn shares his approach to basketball skill acquisition and how he builds long-term development pathways for athletes. He dives into driving skill through simplicity, discusses the overlooked positives of AAU basketball, and gives his perspective on how strength and conditioning can best support skill development. Justin is the Owner of Shooters HQ in Dallas, TX, and wa...

Kansas State Men’s Basketball Strength Coach Phil Baier shares practical, high-impact insight on developing interns, career progression, and separating yourself in the interview process. Whether you're just starting out or further along in your career, this episode is packed with lessons you can use right away. Phil has been the driving force behind the physical preparation of two programs tha...

Miranda Holder shares her journey from Athlete to Collegiate Coach to Entrepreneur. As a coach now to executives, coaches, and people from all types of professions, Miranda focuses heavily on helping clients during periods of career transition—including myself! We dive deep into understanding when it's time to make a move and how to actually do it. So many people think about making a change...yet...

Connor Schoepp dives into his transition from Collegiate Athletics to starting his own business, the importance of creating a vision of what success looks like for you, and how the Return to Play process can significantly improve across the industry. Connor is the Owner of Rebuild Performance & Rehab in Pittsburgh, PA. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and His Journey 04:24 Transitioning from the Te...

Tim Doyle lays out an incredible framework for finding the right staff and players that fit his program. We also dive into the Assistant Coach Development Guide he created and how he mentors each of his staff members differently based on their goals and experience. Tim is the Head Volleyball Coach at VCU, where he led the program to the most conference wins in school history in the 2024 season. Ch...

Connor Agnew joins the show to break down how daily self-audits and chasing feedback are game-changers for personal and career development. Learn simple strategies to get honest with yourself, welcome tough feedback, and fast-track your growth. Connor is currently the Director of Men's and Women's Basketball Performance at Appalachian State University, while also hosting the Samson Strength Coach...

Dave Nedbalek shares insights into his current transition from Division I Men's Basketball Assistant Coach to High School Head Coach. We also discuss his focus on building a program centered around purpose, impact, and family — rather than solely chasing wins or fleeting success. Dave recently accepted the Head Boys' Basketball Coach position at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas, afte...

In the inaugural episode of The Strength in Numbers Podcast, host John Bloom discusses his motivation to create this podcast as a follow-up to his book Strength In Numbers . He shares the vision behind the show, the value of mentorship, and what listeners can expect from upcoming conversations with elite coaches chasing growth, purpose, and sustainable success.