Voodoo Power

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Seth Ford, strength and conditioning coach and head powerlifting coach at Huntington ISD in East Texas, for an in-depth conversation on developing strong, fast, and resilient athletes. Seth shares his coaching philosophy on training high school athletes for long-term success across multiple sports, not just sport-specific performance. We dive into...

Send us Fan Mail Voodoo Power Podcast — Featuring Josh Stoner How do you separate legitimate ideas from hype when every trend promises the next breakthrough? On this episode of the Voodoo Power Podcast, Coach Stoner joins the conversation to unpack how experience, self-testing, and collaboration shape real high-performance environments. He explains why the best filters for trends come from coaches...

Send us Fan Mail Waffle Iron Gym isn’t just a place to train — it’s a proving ground. Hosted by strength coach and community‑builder Stephen Rose, this podcast digs deep into the art, science, and soul of athletic development. From the garage‑gym roots that sparked a local movement to the hard‑earned lessons forged under the bar, Stephen brings raw honesty, practical wisdom, and decades of hands‑o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steven sits down with Coach Alex Gibson of APG Strength for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, athlete development, and building a training culture that truly works. Coach Gibson shares her journey in the strength and conditioning world, including how APG Strength grew into a thriving facility with a balanced mix of male and female athletes by prioritizing c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Morris of Missouri State to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a championship-caliber football program from the inside out. From establishing core values like attitude, discipline, accountability, and love, to developing young players with vastly different backgrounds, Dr. Morris breaks down the systems and standards that drive the Be...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Plates and Pancakes, we sit down with legendary strength coach Ron McKeefery to explore the intersection of performance, leadership, and faith. From his early days chasing quarterback dreams to shaping elite athletes at the University of Washington and beyond, Coach McKeefery shares hard-earned wisdom on building culture, navigating adversity, and staying ground...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Hunter Haralson of Collinsville Public Schools sits down with Steven to talk about the evolution of high school strength training, athlete development, and what it truly takes to build a winning culture. Hunter shares his journey from Lawrence, Kansas, to wrestling at Lindenwood University, to becoming a sixth-year Head S&amp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steven sits down with Maddie Harrelson, Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning at Owasso High School, to explore her journey from Washington, Iowa, to the heart of one of Oklahoma’s most competitive athletic programs. Maddie shares how her experiences at Lindenwood University, Quincy, and Mississippi State shaped her nine-year coaching career and her passion for...

Send us Fan Mail Coach Tucker Seay, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dalton High School, joins Steven to discuss his evolving approach to athlete development and performance. Drawing from his background in exercise science and insights from Super Training, Tucker breaks down how he balances speed, volume, and neural fatigue in his programming. They explore his transition to head coach, the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steven sits down with John Coleman, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Powerlifting Coach, and Algebra teacher at Pollok Central High School in Lufkin, Texas. John shares his unconventional journey into coaching—starting from being fired from a summer camp job to becoming a respected leader in both the classroom and the weight room. They dive deep into trai...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Plates and Pancakes, Steven sits down with Coach Donoho from APG Strength for a wide-ranging conversation that blends athletic performance, coaching wisdom, and a touch of horsemanship. The two discuss the art of developing young athletes, tackling topics like early sports specialization, asymmetries, and injury prevention — all through the lens of practical coa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steven Thompson sits down with Dr. Ivey, the Senior Athletic Director for Health and Performance at the University of Louisville, to explore what it truly takes to build a championship-level athletic program. Dr. Ivey brings decades of experience in sports psychology, strength and conditioning, and mental performance coaching, sharing powerful insights from his ti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steven Thompson sits down with Clay Bewley, Speed, Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Willow Canyon High School in Surprise, Arizona, and former coach at Estrella Foothills High School. With over two decades of experience coaching at the high school and collegiate levels — including Northern Arizona, Jacksonville University, Angelo State, UNLV, and Faith Lutheran...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with David Abernethy, high-profile strength coach, athlete, and co-founder of Tsunami Barbell. With nearly 25 years of experience as a college athlete and coach at schools like Methodist, Western Carolina, Clemson, Ole Miss, Western Kentucky, and Furman, David has shaped the performance of countless athletes — from Eli Manning to future pros across mul...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Keith Caton, Head Strength Coach at Manvel High School, whose career spans 11 stops across collegiate and high school athletics, including powerhouse programs like Baylor, Auburn, Syracuse, Missouri, and Indiana. Coach Caton shares insights on: The transition from college to high school coaching and preparing athletes for the next level Progressio...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to set a world bench press record at 62? 💪 Legendary coach Bill Gillespie shares his journey from the NFL to Westside Barbell, and the discipline, faith, and training principles that shaped his success. In this episode, Steven sits down with Bill Gillespie—legendary strength coach, world-record bench presser, and longtime mentor in both athletics and life. Bill...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Brad Jenisch of Prospect High School (Illinois) to talk about what happens when a coach sees a need and decides to build something from the ground up. We cover: How to solve the problem right in front of you Overcoming stigma and outside perceptions Betting on yourself and identifying gaps in athlete development Why certain training doesn’t always...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rodney Pierce and Landon Robinson of Ligo Sports  explore how AI is reshaping the recruiting landscape. Instead of giving quick answers, they dive into big ideas—tracking stats, creating “power numbers” to rank athletes, improving equity in recruiting, building detailed athlete profiles, and sparking early communication between athletes and coaches. This conversat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Bill Miller, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), baseball performance coach, and author of Swing Fast, Throw Fast, and Testing is Training. Bill has worked with athletes from Little League through the professional ranks, helping them unlock explosive power, higher velocity, and long-term durability. A former four-year starter at...

Send us Fan Mail Former University of Oregon head wrestling coach Chuck Kearney shares his journey from the heartbreak of a cut program to building a player-led, athlete-owned wrestling culture at St. Mary’s University in Leavenworth, Kansas. In this episode, Coach Kearney dives into:  • How losing Oregon wrestling reshaped his coaching philosophy  • Lessons from his own wrestling days at Oklahoma...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Zack Fleming, the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Dobyns‑Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee. With program leadership since 2015 and recognition as the 2022 Tennessee HS Strength Coach of the Year ℹ️ , Zack brings transformative insight into building an impactful program at the high school level   🔑 Key Topics Covered: From Tran...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Chukwuebuka “Chuk” Enekwechi, Olympic shot putter, African record holder, and 22.10 m thrower, for an inside look at the life of a professional athlete chasing greatness. We dive into:  • Preparing for the Olympics and life as a professional thrower  • His massive 22.10 m shot put throw and what it takes to compete at that level  • Pro wrestling c...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 Podcast with Adam Vogel | Homewood-Flossmoor High School (IL) In this episode, we sit down with Adam Vogel, a top high school strength and conditioning coach from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Illinois, to break down some of the most innovative strategies for athlete development. We dive into:  • Square 1 principles for foundational movement and performance  • Tempering tech...

Send us Fan Mail  this episode of Plates & Pancakes, we’re joined by Andrew Rafferty, strength and conditioning coach at Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi. The focus? Rotational power development — specifically for baseball and softball athletes looking to hit harder, throw faster, and move with intent. Coach Rafferty breaks down the biomechanics behind generating torque, building a...

Send us Fan Mail George Adams is in his 7th year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Madison-Ridgeland Academy. Adams oversees all aspects of the MRA athletics strength and conditioning program. Since arriving at MRA, Adams has been a part of eight state championships (three football, three boys’ & girls’ track and field, and two boys’ basketball). He has served on the NHSSCA Missis...