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The Strength Coach Podcast

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Honest Conversations with Performance Leaders

Field-tested insights, coaching wisdom, and athletic performance strategies from top NCAA, professional sports, and military tactical strength specialists worldwide.

Building Buy-In Through Trust with Isaiah Myers S03 | E275
47 MIN · Featured Episode

Building Buy-In Through Trust with Isaiah Myers

Isaiah Myers shares his transition from collegiate wrestler to strength coach. He breaks down how consistent communication, measurable metrics, and genuine athlete relationships form the foundation for lasting program buy-in.

Athlete Development Mentorship Culture
You Can't Cheat Experience with Jacob Banegas S03 | E274
55 MIN · Featured Episode

You Can't Cheat Experience with Jacob Banegas

Jacob Banegas explores how hands-on experience and solid education come together. Learn how sports performance coaches can simplify complex physiological concepts for athletes and facility stakeholders.

Career Growth Facility Operations
Intent, Accountability, and Happiness with Kevin Deitz S03 | E273
61 MIN · Featured Episode

Intent, Accountability, and Happiness with Kevin Deitz

Kevin Deitz, Assistant Sports Performance Coach at University of Cincinnati, discusses load management, balancing specialization with general athleticism, and maintaining work-life harmony in high-level athletics.

Sports Science Load Management
Authenticity Builds the Business with Estevan Lucero S03 | E272
63 MIN · Featured Episode

Authenticity Builds the Business with Estevan Lucero

Estevan Lucero shares his path from educator to facility owner. Discover operational strategies for building scalable client systems, retaining talent, and leading authentic performance programs.

Facility Business Leadership
Turning Sports Science Data Into Decisions with Blake Wright S03 | E271
54 MIN · Featured Episode

Turning Sports Science Data Into Decisions with Blake Wright

Blake Wright delves into practical sports science. Learn how strength coaches can leverage data and velocity-based tracking without suffering from analysis paralysis during high-volume team sessions.

Technology & Data VBT
50 Years of Strength Legacy with Legendary Coaches S03 | E246
48 MIN · Legacy Series

Jeff Madden on Strength, Championships & Legacy

Legendary strength coach Jeff Madden sits down to reflect on decades in collegiate athletics, equipment innovation, and the core principles required to build championship-caliber weight rooms.

Legacy Series Equipment Design
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