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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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Jan 14, 2025 • 54min
Corporate Wellness is a GREAT Financial Option for S&C Coaches
Will Rice joins us to talk about corporate wellness and how it can help provide a stable career for S&C coaches. Will used to work in college athletics and now works in corporate wellness for EXOS. Find out what corporate wellness is and how this can help you provide a stable life for your family.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU___CONNECT:📱Facebook: / strengthcoachnetwork 🐦Twitter: / strcoachnetwork 📷Instagram: / strength_coach_network 🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___#strength #coach #network #strengthcoachnetwork #knowledge #power #speed #agility___From our sponsors: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.Hawkin Dynamics🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Jan 6, 2025 • 46min
Jessica Burke - Strength and Conditioning will NOT Legitimize Itself
Jessica Burke is back for the 3rd time on the CMW talking about how she will help make Strength and Conditioning great for those working in the private sector! Check out some of these ideas that she has that will make S&C a better place for all!___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU___CONNECT:📱Facebook: / strengthcoachnetwork 🐦Twitter: / strcoachnetwork 📷Instagram: / strength_coach_network 🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___#strength #coach #network #strengthcoachnetwork #knowledge #power #speed #agility___From our sponsors: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.Hawkin Dynamics🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 19min
Cody Hughes - How to Make VBT Simple for Your Athletes
Cody Hughes is the Director of Human Performance at Madison Academy and a strength and conditioning coach specializing in Velocity Based Training (VBT). He shares how VBT can transform high school athlete training, emphasizing the importance of feedback in maximizing performance. Cody discusses establishing velocity thresholds for exercises and using technology like the Perch system to promote technique and competition. He also highlights community engagement in developing a winning strength program, underlining the transformational impact of mentorship and proactive leadership.

Dec 23, 2024 • 1h
Moses Cabrera - Athletes Need to Train HARD
This is a replay from my conversation with Moses earlier in the year. If you had not heard it then it is new to you. If you have heard it, what is something new you can take from it?Moses is a 3 time Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots and one of the best humans you will ever meet. In this convo we talk about how the Pats were able to pull the comeback vs the Falcons, coaching some of the best NFL players ever, and more!___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎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.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 21min
Yosef Johnson and Jeff Moyer | Why You NEED To Use Special Exercises
This final episode of 2024 was filmed with two people I HIGHLY respect in strength and conditioning. In this episode we dive deep down into biomechanics and the state of S&C as of 2024. ---Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU---From our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎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.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Dec 4, 2024 • 46min
Dr. Lance Brooks PhD | Elite Athlete Assessment
Episode 64 of CMW season 3 is LIVE with Dr. Lance Brooks! Dr. Brooks is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Biological Sciences at UMass Lowell. Prior to this he we was at the famed SMU Locomotor Performance Laboratory. In this episode Dr. Brooks and I nerd out on the Force-Velocity profile, sprint biomechanics assessment, and a variety of topics. Enjoy!___FREE EMAIL COURSEAspiring https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/aspiring-leadAssistant https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/assistant-leadDirector https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/director-lead___Strength Coaches CEUs🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1___From our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎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.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Nov 26, 2024 • 58min
Joe Pedulla | Lessons From 4 National Championships in a Row
Learn from the head strength and conditioning coach for the Oklahoma Sooners Softball team which has won 4 STRAIGHT national championships! Joe is one of the brightest young coaches in our field.___FREE EMAIL COURSEAspiring https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/aspiring-leadAssistant https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/assistant-leadDirector https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/director-lead___Strength Coaches CEUs🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1___From our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎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.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Nov 25, 2024 • 11min
1x20 Application to Speed, Agility, and Jump Training
We have talked a LOT about how to use 1x20 in the weight room with your athletes and clients. In this podcast I talk about how to use this 1x20 principle when training athletes and clients on the field. Is this outside of the box thinking? Yup. Is it wrong? Nope. Listen to the episode and see where I am coming from and why it works. ___FREE EMAIL COURSEAspiring https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/aspiring-leadAssistant https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/assistant-leadDirector https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/director-lead___Strength Coaches CEUs🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1___From our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎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.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Nov 22, 2024 • 8min
How to Make Sure You Program ALL of Your Team's Needs
Here is the step by step way I program for athletes/clients to ensure I hit every quality they need in a training phase! Programming this way ensures no quality is untrained. ___FREE EMAIL COURSEAspiring https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/aspiring-leadAssistant https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/assistant-leadDirector https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/director-lead___Strength Coaches CEUs🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1___From our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎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.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Nov 20, 2024 • 49min
Dr. Brian Biagioli | Top Masters Degree Experience For Coaches
This week on the CMW we are joined by Dr. Brian Biagioli. I was connected with Dr. B from Kosta (shocker lol). Dr. B currently serves as the Graduate Program Director for Strength and Conditioning in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Science at the University of Miami. Dr. B has authored three college text books; most recently the foremost book on advanced sports performance to support the graduate work being performed at the University of Miami. The Strength and Conditioning/Fitness Entrepreneurship program, which he established in 2009, is one of the fastest growing programs within the School of Education and Human Development. ___FREE EMAIL COURSEAspiring https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/aspiring-leadAssistant https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/assistant-leadDirector https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/director-lead___Strength Coaches CEUs🏫Education Course: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/fundamentals-1___From our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎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.Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.