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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

Recent Episodes

Your Mental Toughness Training Doesn't Work!
DEC 24, 2025
Your Mental Toughness Training Doesn't Work!
<p>Discover the unique demands of tactical strength and conditioning with O2X Human Performance Coach Mark Christiani, who serves 4,000+ Army Reserve soldiers. This episode explores the critical differences between college athletics and military training, emphasizing efficient programming, cultural competency, and building trust with tactical athletes.</p><p>Learn how tactical S&amp;C coaches must understand their population's demands, create time-efficient training sessions, and support soldiers' full-time careers alongside military service. Coach Christiani shares insights on motivation strategies, wellness coaching, nutrition guidance, and the importance of spending time with your athletes beyond the weight room.</p><p>Perfect for strength coaches, sport scientists, and fitness professionals interested in tactical athlete development, military fitness, human performance optimization, and career transitions into tactical strength and conditioning. </p><p>$1 Trial Membership to SCN</p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial</a></p><p>Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs</p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU</a></p><p>CONNECT:</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/</a></p><p>📝Blog: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/</a></p><p>From our sponsors:</p><p>TeamBuildr</p><p>🌎Site:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.teambuildr.com/en">https://www.teambuildr.com/en</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Hawkin Dynamics</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hawkindynamics.com/">https://www.hawkindynamics.com/</a></p><p>Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,</p><p>and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.</p><p>Vitruve VBT</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vitruve.fit/">https://vitruve.fit/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Power Lift</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.powerliftusa.com/">https://www.powerliftusa.com/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Dashr</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dashrsystems.com/">https://www.dashrsystems.com/</a></p><p>Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link below.</p>
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Your Degree Didn’t Prepare You To Work With Athletes
DEC 17, 2025
Your Degree Didn’t Prepare You To Work With Athletes
<p>Discover how golf performance training has evolved from Tiger Woods to today's elite athletes with Director of Fitness Jeremy Golden. This strength and conditioning deep-dive covers the unique demands of golf athletes, common injuries (back, hips, ankles, and surprisingly the neck), and why traditional band-only training isn't enough. </p><p>Learn practical programming strategies for golfers of all levels, from college athletes to 78-year-old amateurs hitting 200-pound hex bar deadlifts. Jeremy shares his career journey through college basketball, women's rowing, and now private sector golf performance, offering honest insights on work-life balance, sustainable coaching practices, and the need for unified strength and conditioning education. </p><p>Whether you're training golfers, working in private sector fitness, or navigating your coaching career, this episode delivers actionable advice on periodization, facility constraints, communication with athletes, and building long-term success in strength coaching beyond the traditional college sports grind culture.</p><p>$1 Trial Membership to SCN</p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial</a></p><p>Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs</p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU</a></p><p>CONNECT:</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/</a></p><p>📝Blog: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/</a></p><p>From our sponsors:</p><p>TeamBuildr</p><p>🌎Site:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.teambuildr.com/en">https://www.teambuildr.com/en</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Hawkin Dynamics</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hawkindynamics.com/">https://www.hawkindynamics.com/</a></p><p>Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,</p><p>and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.</p><p>Vitruve VBT</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vitruve.fit/">https://vitruve.fit/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Power Lift</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.powerliftusa.com/">https://www.powerliftusa.com/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Dashr</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dashrsystems.com/">https://www.dashrsystems.com/</a></p><p>Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link below.</p>
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Why I left College S&C for Corporate
DEC 10, 2025
Why I left College S&C for Corporate
<p>Former college strength coach Ian Samuels shares his journey from NCAA football to corporate performance coaching at a major tech company. Discover why strength and conditioning professionals are making the transition to corporate wellness and how to break into this growing field.</p><p>In this episode, Ian discusses the dysfunction in college strength and conditioning culture, from desk-guarding to unsustainable work hours. Learn how corporate performance coaching applies the same principles as athletic training—just with different performance outcomes. Ian reveals strategies for improving internship programs, the importance of work-life balance, and why even elite corporate professionals care about their bench press numbers.</p><p>Key topics: strength and conditioning career paths, corporate wellness coaching, college sports culture, internship best practices, performance training, work-life balance for coaches, career transitions for strength coaches.</p><p>Subscribe to the CMW for more strength and conditioning insights from practitioners across all fields.</p><p>$1 Trial Membership to SCN</p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial</a></p><p>Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs</p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU</a></p><p>CONNECT:</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/</a></p><p>📝Blog: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/</a></p><p>From our sponsors:</p><p>TeamBuildr</p><p>🌎Site:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.teambuildr.com/en">https://www.teambuildr.com/en</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Hawkin Dynamics</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hawkindynamics.com/">https://www.hawkindynamics.com/</a></p><p>Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,</p><p>and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.</p><p>Vitruve VBT</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vitruve.fit/">https://vitruve.fit/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Power Lift</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.powerliftusa.com/">https://www.powerliftusa.com/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Dashr</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dashrsystems.com/">https://www.dashrsystems.com/</a></p><p>Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link below.</p>
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How the Nervous System Controls Athletic Performance
DEC 3, 2025
How the Nervous System Controls Athletic Performance
<p>Discover how the nervous system controls athletic performance with Brendan Smith from Wired to Move. Learn practical nervous system training techniques using Square One System and Signal Six protocols that strength coaches can implement immediately.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>How the nervous system acts as CEO of movement and performance</li><li>Primitive reflexes and their impact on athletic movement patterns</li><li>Practical applications of neuro response testing for athletes</li><li>Concussion recovery and injury prevention strategies</li><li>Vestibular system training and visual drills for performance</li><li>Fascia, proprioception, and sensory input optimization</li><li>Posture correction through nervous system integration</li></ul><p></p><p>$1 Trial Membership to SCN</p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial</a></p><p>Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs</p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU</a></p><p>CONNECT: </p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/</a></p><p>📝Blog: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/</a></p><p></p><p>From our sponsors: </p><p>TeamBuildr </p><p>🌎Site:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.teambuildr.com/en">https://www.teambuildr.com/en</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Hawkin Dynamics </p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hawkindynamics.com/">https://www.hawkindynamics.com/</a></p><p>Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, </p><p>and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.</p><p>Vitruve VBT</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vitruve.fit/">https://vitruve.fit/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Power Lift</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.powerliftusa.com/">https://www.powerliftusa.com/</a> </p><p>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. </p><p>Dashr</p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dashrsystems.com/">https://www.dashrsystems.com/</a></p><p>Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link below.</p>
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Jess Burke | Why Life In Private Sector S&C is so GREAT
NOV 28, 2025
Jess Burke | Why Life In Private Sector S&C is so GREAT
<p>Coach Jess Burke joins the show for the 3rd time and it was a blast to catch up. Now Jess has her in person location to train clients in Chicago. She is doing this in addition to her online clients. We talk about how wild private sector life is now compared to college S&amp;C - we both left college around the same time. </p><p>___</p><p><strong>$1 Trial Membership to SCN</strong></p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/Trial</a></p><p>___</p><p><strong>Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs</strong></p><p>🏫CEUs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU">https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU</a></p><p>From our sponsors</p><p><strong><em>TeamBuildr </em></strong></p><p>🌎Site:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.teambuildr.com/en">https://www.teambuildr.com/en</a></p><p>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.</p><p><strong><em>Hawkin Dynamics </em></strong></p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hawkindynamics.com/">https://www.hawkindynamics.com/</a></p><p>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.</p><p><strong><em>Vitruve VBT</em></strong></p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vitruve.fit/">https://vitruve.fit/</a></p><p>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.</p><p><strong><em>Power Lift</em></strong></p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.powerliftusa.com/">https://www.powerliftusa.com/</a> </p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Dashr</strong></p><p>🌎Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dashrsystems.com/">https://www.dashrsystems.com/</a></p><p>Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.</p>
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66 MIN