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Voodoo Power

Steven

175 episodes

3 days ago

Send us a text 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 training high school powerlifters, exploring how John blends 531 programming, max-effort and dynamic s...

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Send us a text 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 training high school powerlifters, exploring how John blends 531 programming, max-effort and dynamic s...

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Episodes (20/175)

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John Coleman: Building Powerlifters, Balancing Roles, and Evolving High School Strength

Send us a text 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 training high school powerlifters, exploring how John blends 531 programming, max-effort and dynamic s...

3 days ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Bridging Strength, Spirit, and the Saddle: A Conversation with Coach Blaine Donoho

Send us a text 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 coaching experience. Coach Donoho shares insights from his time on the Tennessee State Advisory Board...

1 week ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Building Championship Culture with Dr. Ivey

Send us a text 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 time at the University of Missouri, the NFL, and now at Louisville. The conversation dives deep int...

2 weeks ago

59 minutes

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High School Strength Coach Deep Dive | Clay Bewley on Athlete Development and Coaching Across Sports

Send us a text 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 — Coach Bewley shares powerful insights on athlete development, recruiting, and the evolving lands...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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David Abernethy | Tsunami Barbell, Coaching Legends, & Building Explosive Athletes

Send us a text 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 multiple sports. We dive into: • The coaching journey from college sidelines to building Tsunam...

1 month ago

1 hour 43 minutes

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From College to High School: Strength Coach Keith Caton on Athlete Development, Recovery & Growth

Send us a text 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 levelProgressions, regressions, and protocols that build long-term athletic successThe role of technology, hear...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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“Bill Gillespie: World Record Bench Presser & Legendary Strength Coach”

Send us a text 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 shares stories from his decades of coaching at Liberty University, his time in the NFL with the Sea...

1 month ago

1 hour 47 minutes

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Bonus*** 🚀 The Future of Recruiting: AI, Equity, and Athlete Rankings with Ligo Sports

Send us a text 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 conversation pulls back the curtain on where recruiting might be headed and how technology could change...

1 month ago

1 hour

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Bill Miller on Eccentric Strength, Velocity Training & Baseball Performance | Swing Fast, Throw Fast

Send us a text 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 Trinity Christian College, Bill has built his career around applying cutting-edge methods of stre...

1 month ago

56 minutes

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Chuck Kearney: Building Athlete-Led Wrestlers | From Oregon to St. Mary’s University

Send us a text 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 State • Shifting from a win-based, transactional program to an athlete-centered, ...

2 months ago

55 minutes

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“From Transactional to Transformational Coaching | Zack Fleming on Bench Press, RSI & Building HS Strength Programs”

Send us a text 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 Transactional to Transformational Coaching: Shifting mindset to elevate athlete experienceLearn...

2 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Chukwuebuka “Chuk” Enekwechi | 22.10m Shot Put, Olympic Prep, Nutrition & Pro Wrestling Talk

Send us a text 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 conversations and how entertainment ties into athletic mindset • Nutrition and...

2 months ago

1 hour

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Brad Jenisch: Building Strength by Solving Problems | Prospect High School Performance

Send us a text 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 youOvercoming stigma and outside perceptionsBetting on yourself and identifying gaps in athlete developmentWhy certain training doesn’t always carry over to sportApplying Vermeil’s Athletic Development Pyramid and Bondarchuk’s principles in...

2 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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“Building Game Speed with Adam Vogel | Athletic Development at Homewood-Flossmoor HS”

Send us a text 🎙 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 techniques for recovery and tissue quality • Eccentric speed development and how it t...

2 months ago

1 hour 44 minutes

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Andrew Rafferty, Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Clinton H.S. Mississippi

Send us a text 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 strong linear push off the back leg, and creating an efficient block leg to transfer force. W...

3 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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George Adams, Head Strength Coach at Madison-Ridgeland Academy

Send us a text 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 Mississippi Advisory Board since 2020, was named the 2022 Mississippi State Coach of the Year, and is now...

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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BJ Whitehead, Head Strength and Conditioning, Powerlifting and, D Line Coach for Dayton ISD.

Send us a text 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 Strength & Conditioning Tips for Peak Performance”“Expert Advice on Muscle Growth, Recovery, and S...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Tony Dieppa, Strength and Conditioning Coach Noblesville H.S.

Send us a text 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 assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northwestern State, P.E. Wrestling and Football Coach ...

3 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

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Fourth of July/ Dead week

Send us a text No guests this week. Short message to say Thank you and take time for the Holiday https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593 https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://voodoo4ranch.com/ To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.com https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

4 months ago

4 minutes

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Sachin McDonnell, Maximum Sports Conditioning

Send us a text 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 applies these ideas in a conjugate style training system. On top of the training McDonnell is driven...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes