The Hawkin Podcast 〡Hawkin Dynamics N15: Joe Staub ⎯ Mastering Goals in Performance & Business
Dec 20, 2021
Joe Staub, Executive Director at The Zenta Group and former collegiate strength coach, shares insights on transferring strength & conditioning principles to the business world. He discusses the importance of data in program audits and emotional intelligence in coaching. Joe emphasizes cultivating a competitive culture and the value of fundamentals over flashy trends. He also touches on collaborative efforts across disciplines to enhance performance and how to align training with athlete readiness for effective results.
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From Gym Daycare To UConn Performance
- Joe Staub grew up in a gym environment and became immersed in UConn's elite strength program as a student-athlete and GA.
- He learned hands-on from pioneers like Jerry Martin, which launched his career into collegiate strength coaching.
Integration Drives Performance And Research
- Integrated academic and practical strength programs produce superior athletic and research outcomes.
- Joe treats integration as normal and essential, and finds it odd when departments remain siloed.
Three Goals That Shaped A Career Pivot
- Joe set three clear career goals early: be a D1 head coach, train an Olympic gold medalist, and earn $100k from the field.
- He achieved them and used the skills to pivot into business and consulting with an MBA.
