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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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Aug 18, 2023 • 10min
Getting Started in High School Strength and Conditioning
This video features a conversation with Steven Yorkman, a strength and conditioning coach who recently started working full-time at a high school. He shares his journey and gives advice to others looking to pursue a similar career. Yorkman stresses the significance of networking, interning at the right places, and building connections to secure opportunities. He also talk about the challenges of training a large number of students and provide tips on maximizing space and being flexible with programming.CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 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.
Aug 16, 2023 • 37min
From Intern to Head Strength Coach
In this podcast, the host interviews Stephen Yorkman, the head strength and conditioning coach at Gilman. We discuss his background and journey to becoming a coach, starting from interning at Del State to working in the private sector. Yorkman shares his experiences and the challenges of balancing work and family life in the private sector. He advises aspiring coaches to initially take on as many clients as possible before transitioning to group classes to maximize their time and income.CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 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.
Aug 14, 2023 • 9min
Balancing Work and Family
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of understanding and prioritizing personal values with Stephen Yorkman. He emphasizes the need to put family first and make time for what is truly important. We also shares our struggle with saying yes to everything and the benefits of learning to say no; and encourage listeners to identify their values and be strict with their boundaries. Overall, the conversation highlights the value of self-awareness and making choices that align with one's personal values.CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 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.
Aug 13, 2023 • 9min
Speed Up Ankle Sprain Return To Sport
Nagging ankle injuries are not fun AT ALL!One way that athletes and coaches have helped speed this process up is by using the FireFly device. Learn about it more in this clip. _______________________________Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us___CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___#strength #conditioning #coach #network #knowledge #power #speed #agility #conditioning #strengthcoachnetwork #ankleinjury___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.
Aug 11, 2023 • 14min
Give Your Athletes Fresh Legs After Being In Meetings
Alabama Football does this, why aren't you? And what they are doing makes a TON of sense. As we continue our conversation with Jake from FireFly we talk about how teams use the FireFly device to help keep their athletes legs fresh before practice. _______________________________Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us___CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 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.
Aug 7, 2023 • 13min
When Is It Time To Not Emphasize Recovery
Not all times of the year should you be worried about recovery. Sometimes you need to train hard and not recover.This is because your body can adapt to your same recovery modality. This even matters during the in-season. For teams like American football with a game every Saturday, Monday-Wednesday recovery is not as important until the next game. Find out more by listening!_______________________________Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us#education #learning #coaching #podcast___CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 Shop Gear: https://my-store-cd9833.creator-spring.com/___#strength #conditioning #coach #network #knowledge #power #speed #agility #conditioning #strengthcoachnetwork #recovery___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.
Aug 6, 2023 • 8min
Importance of Culture in Successful Teams
TCU Football's Ryan Jackson discusses the importance of culture in building successful teams, particularly in college football. He mentions that while talent and training are important, culture plays a significant role in determining a team's success. The importance of sports psychology and education is highlighted, with a focus on motivation and mental toughness.CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 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.
Aug 5, 2023 • 1h 1min
Recovery Made Portable with FireFly
Episode 116 of the CMW is LIVE! We talk all things recovery this episode with the first employee of FireFly. FireFly is a portable device that makes recovery simple and easy for coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, etc...In the episode we dive into what is recovery and why athletes need to recover. We also talk about times when they do not need to recover. _______________________________Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us___CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 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.---From FireFlyhttps://www.recoveryfirefly.com/collections/shop-all?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5remBhBiEiwAxL2M91gCgLy6XQo6P5s0JzTIoGiSgaGkdcLOFJtI8ic7iIkshg010rlzUxoCwcQQAvD_BwE
Aug 4, 2023 • 10min
Maximizing Performance while Minimizing Injury Risk
In this episode, TCU Football's Ryan Jackson discusses the importance of reducing catastrophic injuries in sports. He emphasizes that injury prevention is not just about avoiding injuries altogether, but rather about minimizing the severity of potential injuries. We explore different training methods, such as high force and high velocity exercises, and discuss how they can contribute to injury reduction. Ryan also touches on the role of football coaches in understanding and implementing effective training strategies. Overall, the conversation focuses on the goal of improving field performance and safeguarding athletes in the future.CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 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.
Aug 2, 2023 • 58min
Ryan Jackson - Science and Sport in College Football
Ryan Jackson, a sports dietician and strength coach at TCU Football, joins the podcast to talk about his career in strength and conditioning. He shares his upbringing in a nerdy family and how it influenced his interest in science and sport. He discusses his educational background in exercise physiology and nutrition, as well as his experiences working as a graduate assistant and in various coaching roles at different universities, including Mizzou, Tulsa, Arkansas State, SMU, and UCF. He highlights the unique opportunity he currently has at TCU, where he serves as the team's sports dietician and the head coach's first assistant.CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/coach_j_lima📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.j.lima/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals🛒 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.
