NSCA’s Coaching Podcast

Caitlin Quinn, Director of Performance for Toyota Racing Development, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about her start in the field of strength and conditioning with internships, her time at Florida State University as a graduate assistant and strength and conditioning coach, and her new position at Toyota Racing Development. Topics under discussion include internships, graduate assistant positions, not letting people define you as a coach, and the athletes she works with at Toyota Racing Development. Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfield Email: cquinn8544@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: Thequinn44Show Notes “It was very early that I learned the value of constructive criticism” … “You need that feedback”      6:44 “If it’s not comfortable in that box… You got to find a way to figure out how to make it yours, so you can be your authentic self and not who someone else wants you to be.”  14:25 “I’m going to make mistakes, and own them and move on”           16:33

Hunter Schurrer, contracted Human Performance Specialist for Fort Lewis, Washington 1st Special Forces Group talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about Schurrer’s experience working with collegiate athletes, his mentors at the beginning of his strength and conditioning career, and his transition from Division 1 athletics to tactical strength and conditioning. Topics under discussion include coaching colligate athletes, transitioning to the tactical setting, and training special forces groups.  Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfield hschurrer@gmail.comShow Notes “They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” 7:33 “It’s much bigger than ‘Ok, we have to get ready for this game on Saturday.’” 10:46 “We are here for you, and start to just let the training speak for itself.” 17:45 “We’re going on rucks and overnight stuff with them because we want to feel and understand what they’re going through.” 18:08 “[As strength coaches] we try and be extensions without over-stepping our bounds of other people on the staff so we can give each other a heads up so we’re all working towards that one common goal.” 27:11 “It’s like anything else, you gotta get involved.” 41:34

Dr. Brian Shilling, Chair of the Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences at UNLV and former President of NSCA Foundation, and Dr. Andy Galpin, Professor in the Center for Sport Performance in charge of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Lab  at  California State University, Fullerton talk to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the University programs that they work for, their involvement in research, and the and process of grants for strength and conditioning coaches. Follow Andy Galpin on Twitter: @DrAndyGalpin | Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfield Brian.schilling@unlv.edu https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/ agalpin@fullerton.eduShow Notes “People were very open and welcoming to the new guys.”  10:50 “The people that you meet those first couple conferences. I met Mark Stephenson as one of the first guys I met and we’re still friends to this day.”  12:54 “It’s [NSCA] a great origination to build relationships with because people are approachable.”           13:06 “You can impact those younger kids and it’s career changing.”       16:33 “You need to quantify the things you’re talking about. You can’t just say this is important show me why it’s important and how important it really is.”          22:00 “Thoughts disentangle when they pass thought the lips and the fingertips.” 22:30

Contracted Human Performance and Optimization Coach of 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regimen Jeff Carroll talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his start in the field of strength and conditioning and his transition from professional athletes to a tactical population and setting. Topics under discussion include: Carroll’s career path, coaching professional athletes, transitioning to tactical strength and conditioning, and the future of tactical strength and conditioning. Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfieldShow Notes Show Notes: “As an intern, you’re not owed anything; it’s the will to go above and beyond.” 14:00 “The strongest guy is not always the best player. Some athletes are just naturally talented.” 21:00 “The lifestyle is very rewarding, but very intensive.” 22:00 “You need to volunteer and get experience to really get into that world.” 45:00 “In the tactical world, you are dealing with the world’s premier soldiers, so it’s hard to break into.” 45:30 “However you can, whatever you can do, you need to understand the military world and what they have to do.” 46:00 “A military soldier’s number one factor is the guy to the right and to the left of them.” 47:00

Bert Sorin, President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about Bert Sorin’s upbringing and his experience being a collegiate athlete, how Sorinex is contributing to the field, and how TSAC is continuing to grow and improve. Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfield Find Bert Sorin on Instagram: @bertsorin @sorinex Or Email info@sorinex.com & bert@sorinex.com  Show Notes “Taking the science, taking the training, taking the strength gains and making them into something.” 4:12 “I learned pretty quickly that there are genetic freaks in this world.” 13:18 “My life revolved around gaining weight, getting strong, and throwing far.” 14:23 “How you do anything is how you do everything.” 17:25 “Two things that I’ve noticed from people who have become successful: one is positivity, I’ve never seen a champion who is generally negative. They always believe there is a shot. Two is curiosity, keeps you pushing the edges and always fighting for the last inch.” 21:08 “People get into business because they like what they do, not because they like business.” 33:19 “If you only have one source of knowledge or a group of knowledge, then you only have a specific source of experiences.” 39:52“SET: struggle, eat, and talk.” 43:38

Justin Roethlingshoefer, Head Strength Coach of the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League and Devan McConnell, Head of Hockey Performance at University of Massachusetts Lowell, talk to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about their the idea and creation of their book, Intent, as well as their path to strength and conditioning for high performance hockey athletes. Topics under discussion include: training for hockey athletes, sports science, and Intent. Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfieldShow Notes “Diversify your experience, not everything is always the same.” 6:08 “Get your foot in the door and get as many experiences as you can get.” 9:31 “Without question, I think coaches should have experience in a lot of different aspects.” 15:34 “Never be afraid to ask for help and enjoy the journey.” 19:19 “Bringing that work ethic, openness, and willingness to do what it takes goes a long way.” 19:46 “Be genuine and someone who wants to help others.” 22:38 “It’s an obligation to give something back that we’ve taken so much from.” 31:25

Bobby Smith, owner and Director of Sports Performance at Reach Your Potential Training, talks to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the transition to owning his own facility and his impact on youth athletes. Topics under discussion include Smith’s education and previous athletic experience that led him to sports performance, being the owner of a sports performance facility, and his impact on youth athletes. Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfield Instagram:igotrypt Instagram: coachbobbysmith Email:bobby@igotrypt.comShow Notes “You can get into their [high school athletes’] minds and not only change their movement patterns, but the way they think.” 7:08 “I’ve got to know the why’s behind what I do.” 10:48        “Organization is key to success.” 12:10 “My leadership style was always ‘watch what I do and do what I do,’ and realizing that’s not how it works. You’ve got to communicate, you’ve got to lead, you’ve got to develop, you’ve got to help out and see them in action.” 18:40 “Drop the ego and let’s see how we can help each other.” 23:38

The Head Performance and Strength Coach for the Sacramento Kings National Basketball Association (NBA) team, Ramsey Nijem, talks to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his recent experience completing a doctoral degree as well as his path to his current position. Topics under discussion include Nijem’s educational track from bachelor’s to master’s to doctorate degree, his passion for basketball and how it lead him to his career, as well as his mentors and professors who helped him along the way.  Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfield Find Ramsey on Instagram: @ramsey_nijem Find Ramsey on Twitter: ramsey_m_nijemShow Notes “I want to train athletes. I want to study athletes.” 5:57 “It starts with education on the front end” 26:27 “We’ve got to do what we can to keep these athletes fresh” 29:54  “NBA players may not want to live in the weight room, but they want to compete" 33:10 “We need to be flexible and adaptable to the changes that different loads cause in our athletes” 36:08 “Nothing has to be super complex” 38:37 “Get that kind of new hire that you can learn from and grow with, but also go get a beer with” 41:08 “Before you try to fix a guy’s squat, learn his name” 44:54

Robert Panariello, Chief Clinical Officer with Professional Physical Therapy and the Professional Athletic Performance Center, talks to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about education in the field, being a well-rounded coach to excel or compliment your career, and key things to remember in the strength and conditioning field. Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfieldShow Notes “Doing something not for the monetary value, but for the rewarding experience.” 9:24 “The exercise in relation to physical therapy really put me on the map in regards to publications or lecturing because I think we were doing things that a lot of people weren’t doing.” 9:45 “I think it’s real important to make you roll up your sleeves and get into areas that you’re into to dig deep.” 10:37 “It’s like anything else, one day you’re an intern you just learn and ten years later you’re a head strength coach.” 11:56 “I think players look for discipline, they want to be coached.” 19:18 “I think you also have to hold people accountable.” 20:18 “Coaching is an art and a wisdom to develop.” 22:38 “Key tenant is relationship building in the industry.” 28:00

Greg Haff, former President of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), current course coordinator for post graduate studies in strength and conditioning at Edith Cowan University, and Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, talks to the NSCA’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his journey through strength and conditioning and his efforts to progress the field during his time as president of the NSCA. Topics under discussion include: his years being NSCA Board of Director President, the future of the profession, how he got involved in the NSCA, key traits of icons in the field, traits for potential incoming students, and how to get into sports science.Show Notes “To be great sport scientists, we have be great sport coaches.” 3:28 “Accreditation of schools, I think, is a game changer for the profession.” 4:25 “Blending the feeling, the coaching, the science, is what this change is designed to do.” 6:45 “That challenge will make them better.” 6:56 “Do good work and everything else falls in line.” 13:29 “I think of sports science as a relationship with coaches.” 14:06 “I’m not looking for the smartest guy or gal in the room, I’m looking for passion and work ethic.” 17:29 “For me, the weight room has always been the microcosm of life. It really reveals character.” 17:54 “Coaching is communication.” 22:18 “Choose mentors who you truly want to be the people to guide you.” 23:45 “That’s the amazing thing about the NSCA and the professionals here is that they’re so approachable.” 24:36 “We’ve got to keep evolving the training of strength coaches.” 26:38 “It’s a lot tougher now with all the noise from social media to really know which information is correct.” 27:05