Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 33 of the podcast, we have Coach Jason Brader of Albright College. Coach Brader has a wide range of experience from owning his own gym to Power 5 university and helping create some tech that is widely used today. Coach Brader is also a published author with two best-selling books on Amazon. It was great getting to know and speaking with Coach. As always, enjoy the podcast. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) ...

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 32 of the podcast, we have Coach Bill Bacon of Binghamton University. We talk about the issues that the quarantine had us facing as strength coaches in the college setting. It was great being able to sit down with Coach Bacon hear how he got into the profession. As well as what the past six months could look for us as coaches in the future. Thank you to everyone who has been listening we are excited to be upload more conten...

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 31 of the podcast, after a long break we are excited to be back. For this week’s episode we have Coach JT Kotowski. While we dive into a mix of topics, we spend a decent amount of time talking about leadership. Coach JT has a great perspective on leadership from working in the private sector, coaching athletes from young kids to 18-year-old and young men & women. This episode was recorded early on during the pandemic. I...

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 30 of the podcast, I had the opportunity to speak with Laura Teel. Coach Teel is the Director of Sports Performance at Long Beach State. On today’s episode Coach Teel and myself talking about how she got in the profession. One of the big topics that we touch on is why hasn’t or why doesn’t the profession Unionize. Coach brings up some great points and is transparent throughout the episode. Thank you again Coach Teel for tak...

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 29 of the podcast, I had the opportunity to get Rick Meldrum from Fusion Sport on this episode. I first met Rick during my first internship at UMass Lowell back in 2015. He ran the internship program during my year and half I was there. Since has been someone I look up to as I’ve grown in the Profession. Today is an interesting episode that I really enjoyed recording. I hope you all enjoy today’s episode. Coac...

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 28 of the podcast, I was able to have Coach C.J. Roth from Longwood University join me today. Coach C.J. is the Assistant Director of Sport Performance who oversees baseball, Men’s Soccer, Men’s & Women’s tennis and Men’s & Women’s golf. We talk about the current state of Strength and Conditioning summer internship. Touching on Coach C.J.’s time as an intern and much more. I hope you enjoy todays episode. &nbs...

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. This week will be the first episode in our new formatting style. We are moving away from a short series of topic style to different topics episode by episode. The hope is that we will be able to upload episodes more consistently plus allow for each episode to be more open in the conversation. Also, the podcast will now be available in an audio format on YouTube. For episode 27 of the podcast, I was able to talk with Coach ...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the last episode in the series talking about work life balance. Joining me on this episode is Jake Myers of UC Davis. Coach Myers not only will be wrapping up this series but has also set a new MMSC Podcast record for longest episode. The Bar has been lifted for further conversations. I hope you enjoy todays episode. Coaches who are looking for an all in one place for continuing education, you can check out the link below ...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the fourth episode in the series that will be diving into work life balance. I had the chance to talk with Coach Donovan Marshall of Dixie State University. Coach Marshall chats with us on ways he has found a work life balance that works for him. He understands that different times during the year will allow for more down time then others. It was great chatting with Coach Marshall on this episode. Hope everyone enjoys this episo...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the third episode in the series that will be diving into work life balance. I had the chance to connect with Coach Hannah Wilkinson of Wichita State. Coach Wilkinson is very passionate about this topic and was great to speak with someone who I believe has figured out the work life balance equation within S&C. I appreciate how honest Coach Wilkinson was during the conversation. Excited for the next time to get her on another ...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the second episode in the series that will be diving into work life balance. Understanding that strength coaches work long days and burn out is real. On this episode Coach Sarah Ramey of West Texas A&M joins us. Coach Ramey is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach who built the Sports Performance program from nothing. It’s a great episode of how she has developed her idea of work life balance over her career. How she help...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the start of a new series that will be diving into work life balance. Understanding that strength coaches work long days and burn out is real. On this episode Coach Kelly Murphy of Virginia Tech joins us to talk about how she puts herself in the best situation to keep a work life balance that works best for her. Thanks again Coach Murphy for coming on. Enjoy todays episode everyone. Coaches who are looking for an all in on...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, I am joined by Lena and Ryan who currently have taken their personal training online. They are using Zoom to conduct fitness programs in a class setting to clients. During the pandemic that the world is going through, they have found a way to keep their clients on track. The use of virtual and live video is a great way to continue a sense of community that is vital right now. Coaches who are looking for an all in one place f...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we have a special episode with second time guest Coach Frances Stephenson. Coach Frances is now the Director of Olympic Sports Performance at Northern Illinois University. In this episode Coach Frances wanted to speak about Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality. How she has taken lessons from Kobe to grow not just as a strength coach, but also as a person. At MMSC our thought and prayers go out to all those and their families who lost their lives wi...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be finishing up with the series looking at how should the profession be evaluated. For this week’s episode we are joined by Coach Erik Pedersen. Who is currently the Head Sports Performance & Strength and Conditioning Coach at Point Loma Nazarene University. I want to thank coach for coming on for the final episode of this series. If you found this series educational feel free to reach out to talk about how you and your staff is ...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing the series looking at how should the profession be evaluated. For this week’s episode we are joined by Coach Wayne Adams. Who is currently the Director of Sport Performance at Catawba College. In this episode Coach Adams goes into how his staff and himself are always evaluating each other on a micro level. Which mentions allows for more communication to happen throughout the school year. Thanks again Coach Adams for com...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing the series looking at how should the profession be evaluated. For this week’s episode we are joined by Coach Richard Pruett. Who is currently the Director of Sport Performance at the University of North Georgia. Coach Pruett mention not only how he is evaluated by also, how he evaluates the two graduate assistant that work under him. Enjoy this week’s episode. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Lic...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be starting a new series after a long break. This new series is talking about how the profession of strength & conditioning should be evaluated. For the first episode we are joined by Daniel Flahie. Coach Flahie is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science & Health and also a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Mount Marty College. Coach Flahie also is one of the hosts of The Die Healthier Podcast. Hopefully you enjoy the e...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing our third series. For this series will talk with coaches about program design and exercise selection, should sports coaches have a say or input on what is being done. In our final episode of this series, we talked to Michael Vaughan of Merrimack College. Coach Vaughan is the Director of Women’s Ice Hockey Operations. Both Coach and myself are alumni of Fitchburg State University. It was great to connect, I remember his ...

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing our third series. For this series will talk with coaches about program design and exercise selection, should sports coaches have a say or input on what is being done. In our third episode of this series, we talked to Stephanie Mock of Mississippi State University. Coach Mock is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports. During this episode Coach Mock examples how, she is working with her staff on ways...