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Strength Coach Network
Strength Coach Network is bridging the gap from the class room to the weight room. This is why we are where Strength Coaches come to learn. In fact we bridge the gap from 📚 to 🏋️♂️ so well we have members all across athletics. How do we do this?Strength and conditioning in athletics SHOULD be exciting. Yet too many people make it dull and boring. We are not sure why this is the case - working with professional and collegiate athletes is awesome! In this show from Strength Coach Network, join Dr. Justin Lima as he talks with experts in the field of strength and conditioning.Dr. Lima has been working in college athletics since 2009 after his athletic career ended. Since then he has worked in college sports at Big 10, ACC, Ivy League, and more helping hundreds of athletes while placing some into professional careers. He also earned his PhD in Health and Human Performance and Masters in Strength and Conditioning.Each week he is joined by coaches who make their living working in the field of strength and conditioning. On the show we dive into the world of working in professional and collegiate sport - but make it interesting! Yes we dive into the science of exercise, our spin on it makes it digestable for everyone to understand how elite athletes are able to perform.So be cheeky and indulge on this conversation in the middle of each week, and learn how the best athletes prepare for GameDay.For more information from Strength Coach Network follow us at:Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetworkBlog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blogWebsite: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Education Courses: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals
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Dec 1, 2023 • 11min
BodyBuilding Is NOT For Athletes | Advice For Coaches With Difficult Athletes
Do you hear your athletes always wanting 6 pack abs rather than being strong? Then this episode is for you. Learn from Ed Cosner who has worked with Tim Duncan, Steve Kerr, David Robinson, Ben Franks, and more. Ed has to battle the same issues with these professional athletes. Find out what he recommends you do. ___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 30, 2023 • 12min
TeamBuildr's Newest Feature For Coaches and Trainers
Check out this new feature from Teambuildr which helps out strength coaches in ALL domains - high school, college, pro, and even the private sector. This feature is a game changer in my opinion. ___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 56min
Ed Cosner | Lessons From Working With The San Antonio Spurs, A New Zealand All Black, and MORE
In this episode of the CMW, we are joined by Ed Cosner, a strength and conditioning coach with his own business, Power Sports Strength Conditioning.Ed shares his experience coaching and his focus on training older athletes. He talks about his own training regimen at 62 years old and how he continues to compete in Highland games and lifting contests. We are impressed by Ed's dedication and hard work, comparing him to fitness influencers and young athletes. Tune in to be inspired by Ed's passion for training and competing at any age.____Show notes:[00:03:28] Dieting struggles and temptations.[00:05:56] Bodybuilding challenges and transformations.[00:09:19] Rude service at Dick's Last Resort.[00:11:09] Working with the San Antonio Spurs.[00:15:43] Standing shoulder press.[00:18:02] Arby's five for five.[00:22:05] Violent hip extension.[00:26:15] Stealing the full range of motion.[00:29:42] Powerlifts for football players.[00:33:35] Strongman training parameters.[00:36:28] Strong man training circuits.[00:38:34] Training professional athletes after transplant.[00:42:19] Olympic lifts and strength training.[00:46:03] Having fun while training.[00:49:56] Begged me for another day___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT:🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 28, 2023 • 18min
Grass Fields Have MORE Achilles Tears Than Field Turf | Research Tuesday | 11.28.2023
There is SO MUCH talk in the NFL right now (Nov 28, 2023) about grass and field turf. So we looked at all the Achilles tears reported in the NFL thus far. We used this document to find all 19 injuries thus far: https://www.covers.com/sport/football/nfl/injuriesThis document to see the field of each stadium: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/nfl/which-nfl-stadiums-have-artificial-turf-vs-real-grass/2760443/And would Google each game to ensure the injury was correct. We also looked at this Forbes article for ACL and Achilles injuries:https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/11/27/more-nfl-players-injured-as-debate-over-turf-fields-heats-up-something-has-to-change/?sh=52bf4c4f73b8Shocking to some, but the field is not as important as others might think.___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 27, 2023 • 13min
San Antonio Spurs Championship Advice | Ed Cosner
The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most successful and consistent NBA teams. Learn from a coach who was working in the weight room during some of the Spurs most successful times.___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 26, 2023 • 8min
This Was The Job Interview From H*%%
Imagine interviewing for a job at the SAME EXACT TIME as the other canidate.___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___That is exactly what happened with Alex when he was on campus at W&M with Keir back in the day. Find out how your interview process is NOTHING like this. ___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 25, 2023 • 12min
Individualized Training Advice For Your Athletes
Dave Hancock has worked with some of the best teams in the world - Chelsea and NY Knicks - as well as some of the. best athletes in the world - Kevin Durant, OBJ, and David Beckham. Find out how he thinks individualized training should look like. ___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 24, 2023 • 20min
Selecting Your Benefits At A New Job | Finance Friday
Recently get hired and see how many decisions there are for picking health care and retirement benefits? It can be overwhelming with all the new choices in life at a new job - you might overlook all that the benefits package have to offer. Find out some advice from things I have seen in my career. ___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 23, 2023 • 10min
TeamBuildr Round Table | Using The Video Function Properly
Lots of coaches and staff's who have TeamBuildr will be lazy and just copy a YouTube link for the exercise. Or they will film it at their school with poor quality. By doing what he suggest in this episode you can help your athletes/clients not only when they are in person, but ESPECIALLY when they are remote. ___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 10min
He Rehabbed Kevin Durant's Achilles | Dave Hancock
This week on the show we have Dave Hancock who in 2008 he became the first English Performance Director in the NBA for the New York Knicks. He was in charge of all aspects of medical, strength and conditioning, and sports science to the NBA franchise.Dave has worked with some of the best athletes in sport from Odell Beckham Jr, David Beckham, John Terry and Frank Lampard to some of the best coaches in sport from Phil Jackson, Jose Mourinho, Terry Venables, Fabio Capello and Graham Souness to name but a few. This episode is one you don't want to miss. ___TRY US OUT:24 hour access for ONLY $1: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/monthly-order___CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/🤝Membership: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/annual-order📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.


