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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...

Send us Fan Mail BJ Whitehead is the Head Strength and Conditioning, Powerlifting and, D Line Coach for Dayton ISD. On top of his coaching duties Coach Whitehead is an accomplished Powerlifter hitting a 2000.7 total in raw competition. Whitehead has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Stephen F. Austin University. Strength Training Podcast for Athletes, Coaches, and Lifters” “Top St...

Send us Fan Mail Coach Dieppa is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Noblesville H.S. Prior to Noblesville Dieppa spent time at Pike township as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Director at TCBOOST, Performance ambassador for Plae, Assistant Sport Performance Coach at the University of Connecticut, Football Strength and Conditioning Intern at Mississippi State, Graduate...

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Send us Fan Mail Coach McDonnell is the owner of Maximum Sports Conditioning in Bellevue Washington. He is also the owner of Paladin Health and Human Performance, Coach McDonnell’s online training platform. McDonnell trains all ages and levels of athletes from 6-76. His focus is a clientele between 8-18. McDonnell works with TPV concepts taught by Rolf Ohman and Randy Huntington. Coach McDonnell a...

Send us Fan Mail Coach Nelson is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Football Coach, and Physical Education/Health Teacher at Jamestown High School in North Dakota. Prior to Jamestown, He spent the first five years of his career as a collegiate strength and conditioning Coach at the North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University. He spent time in the public school...

Send us Fan Mail Coach Myers is in his first year at Birdville H.S. after 4 seasons as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Bixby Spartans. Before arriving at Bixby, Coach Myers spent 4 years as the S & C Coordinator for Edmond Memorial High School. During this time Coach Myers also served as the Defensive Line Coach for the Football team. Prior to Edmond Memorial, Coach Myers worked as...

Send us Fan Mail Coach Cates has served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Penn High School for 10 years. Cates has been a high school strength coach for 18 years and currently serves as the NHSSCA Indiana State Director. Prior to Penn Coach Cates previously coached at Portage High School, Michigan City High School, and Martinsville High School. He was named the 2023 Great Lakes Region NHSS...

Send us Fan Mail Coach Harvey is the Speed and Strength Coordinator at China Spring ISD. On top of his duties in Strength and Conditioning Harvey is the Head Powerlifting Coach, Defensive Backs Coach and Off-Season Coordinator. Coach Harvey has a Master's Degree in Exercise Sport Science from Mary Hardin-Baylor University and served an Internship at Stanford University. Harvey is National Hig...