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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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Jul 21, 2023 • 10min
Faster athletes change the game
In this video we talk about the importance of focusing on change in direction training and body adaptation, rather than solely on acceleration and running abilities. We highlight the work of experts in the field who are pioneering in this area and also explore the concept of teaching individuals how to stop better in order to improve speed. Overall, we emphasize the need for a balanced approach to training and analyzing different abilities. _______________________________ 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/ ----From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr 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.

Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
Dan Pfaff - Why All Team Sport Athletes Need to Sprint
Episode 113 is Live!In this episode of the CMW, we interview Dan Pfaff about the role of speed training in team sports. We discuss whether speed drills truly transfer to on-field performance and whether it is worth teaching frontside mechanics to team sport athletes. Dan also shares why he transitioned away from college strength and conditioning. Tune in for an entertaining and informative conversation on the importance of speed in team sports.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.

Jul 17, 2023 • 9min
ABC's of sprinting w/ Dan Pfaff
In this conversation with legendary coach Dan Pfaff we talk about all the prerequisites athletes need to demonstrate prior to asking them to sprint.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.

Jul 16, 2023 • 13min
MLB Pitch Clock Effect on Pitchers Arm Health
Major League Baseball wants to speed the game up. Is this a good thing? We talked with former ML relief pitcher Steve Cishek bout this and how it effects pitchers. Believe it or not pitchers used to try to slow the game down by taking longer between pitches. Well now they can't. Find out how this effects the way you prepare your pitchers. _______________________________ 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/ ___ From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr 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. ___ #strength #conditioning #coach #network #knowledge #power #speed #agility #conditioning #strengthcoachnetwork #mlb #baseball

Jul 14, 2023 • 15min
Keeping Baseball Pitchers Healthy
Want your pitchers to throw the ball harder? That is great only if you know about the cost that is associated with doing such. We talk with 12 year MLB vet Steve Cishek bout his experience in the weight room and how it helped him throw harder. However, he notes, that throwing faster means more demand on joints, ligaments, and muscles. Make sure your athletes are prepared for this speed. _______________________________ 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/ ___ From our sponsor TeamBuildr🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr 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.

Jul 12, 2023 • 49min
Steve Cishek - Former MLB Pitcher Perspective on Baseball S&C
This week's episode is LIVE! We are joined by former MLB pitcher Steve Cishek and we talk all things baseball S&C. In this weeks episode we dive into: - How to train baseball pitchers in the weight room - Pitch clock implications in baseball - Icing pitchers shoulder after throwing. _______________________________ 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/ ___ From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr 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.

Jul 10, 2023 • 13min
Steve Cishek - Major League Baseball Weight Rooms
Ever wonder what professional baseball players do to prepare their bodies? Think you have what it takes to train them? Watch this video to hear from former 10 plus year MLB vet Steve Cishek as to what it is like preparing your body for the 162 game season. These athletes are absolute machines! _______________________________ 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/ ----From our sponsor TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/en TeamBuildr 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.

Jul 7, 2023 • 9min
Les Spellman - Sprint Profiling Athletes
Want to figure out how to help your athletes run faster? One of the best ways to do so is using the profiling method that Les recommends. After you know how well they can accelerate and reach top speeds you need to look at how they technically sprint. What does their body look like as they move through space? Learn all this here on this bonus episode.

Jul 5, 2023 • 54min
Les Spellman - Connecting with Athletes, Max Velocity, Deceleration
Les Spellman, a renowned strength and conditioning coach, shares his expertise in training elite athletes. He discusses the intricacies of speed principles, emphasizing the balance between max velocity and acceleration training, particularly for team sports. Les reveals the significance of force-velocity profiling and the innovative use of technology like GPS for performance assessment. He also highlights the importance of deceleration training and effective communication in coaching, drawing on personal anecdotes from his compelling journey in athletics.

Jun 30, 2023 • 11min
Jeff Moyer - Square 1 vs RPR. Whats the Difference?
Most S&C coaches have heard of RPR. If you have not it stands for Reflexive Performance Reset. Square 1` is a relatively new concept in S&C and Jeff has experience with both. Hear from him as he explains the difference!


