Dr. Brian Gearity is the founding director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program and the graduate certificate programs in strength and conditioning at the prestigious University of Denver. In this conversation, he discusses some of the sociological, pedagogical and psychological aspects of being a strength and conditioning coach. Three Cycle Strength Episode Rundown: Brian Gearity About Dr. …
Eric Cash – The Carrot and the Stick – Episode 36
In this episode, Dr. Eric Cash, the 2020 NHSSCA Coach of the Year and head strength and conditioning coach at Dorman High School in Roebuck, SC, discusses his philosophy regarding positive and negative reinforcement, building in small victories for athletes and teaching them how to work. Three Cycle Strength Episode Rundown: Kerry Harbor Checking In: 2:17 Winning COTY: 8:33 Carrot …
Kerry Harbor – Promoting Positivity During Reset – Episode 35
Kerry Harbor, head strength coach at Reagan High School in Pfafftown, NC, shares his heart for helping others and spreading positivity during a time when coaches seem more than ready to hit the reset button. Three Cycle Strength Episode Rundown: Kerry Harbor The Magic of Coaching: 4:53 Promoting Positivity: 9:22 Strength Stories: 36:57 Tools of the Trade: 41:39 Killer Grams: …
David Abernethy – Philosophy of Speed, Force, Max – Episode 34
MSCC David Abernethy, former Director of Strength and Conditioning at Furman and the Director of Education and Sales at Total Strength and Speed, discusses his philosophy of training on this week’s episode. Abernethy has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom gained from over two decades of experience in athletics, and has a heart for serving others and making a difference …
Jeremy Weeks – S&C Research – What Questions Do You Want Answered? – Episode 33
Among athletic performance coaches, it’s common to hear the virtues of sports science shouted from the proverbial rooftops. But is there a lack of real science in the so-called sports science of our weight rooms? Dr. Jeremy Weeks, the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Pennsylvania, is a firm believer in applying the scientific method to …
Joe Kenn – New Perspective and “Learning How the Sausage Is Made” – Episode 32
Coach Joe Kenn has been a well-known and respected name in the field of strength and conditioning for decades. Now, with a new chapter in his career as part of a leading equipment supplier, he’s growing and adding to his skillset by learning about all the hard work that goes into manufacturing and delivering products and services in the athletic …
Frank Wintrich – The Pandemic and the Epidemic – Episode 31
The COVID-19 pandemic has flipped the world of strength and conditioning upside down this year. As that battle continues, there’s another adversary that faces athletes across the country – an epidemic of injuries brought on by unsafe approaches to training. Frank Wintrich, the football performance coordinator for the UCLA Bruins, became a strength and conditioning coach so he could help …
Jon-Michael Davis – Relationships Bridge the Gap Between Vision and Reality – Episode 30
With all that strength and conditioning coaches have to worry about, it’s imperative to remember the most fundamental building blocks for any good program – relationships. Jon-Michael Davis, Associate Athletics Director for Sports and Human Performance at Eastern Kentucky University, talks all about how relationships have been critical in navigating the pandemic, designing their weight room and getting the most …
Ethan Reeve And Stacey Torman – Listening And Leading – Episode 29
CSCCa President Ethan Reeve and Vice President Stacey Torman weigh in on a bevy of challenges facing strength and conditioning coaches today. As this challenging year draws to a close, they encourage coaches to lead by example and listen to their peers, sport coaches and athletes to secure a bright future for athletics and the profession. Three Cycle Strength Episode …
Leo Totten – Olympic Lifts: The Strength-Coach Multitool – Episode 28
It’s hard to argue any other group of exercises could provide more benefits to athletes than Olympic lifts. An efficient, versatile and proven cornerstone of strength and conditioning, today’s guest breaks down all of the reasons why he considers Olympic lifting a veritable multitool of the athletic performance coach. Three Cycle Strength Episode Rundown: Leo Totten In 8th Grade I …