Tobias Jacobi fills a lot of roles at Strong Rock Christian School in Locust Grove, Georgia. He takes each of them seriously, including the title of educator, which he embraces in a way that brings both job security and a fresh perspective on his role as a strength coach. As an Associate A.D. and strength coach, he advocates for his athletes …
Chris Nichols – No Excuses Mentality – Episode 6
Chris Nichols, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS), opens up about the harsh adversity of being hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq, and how it ultimately made him a better leader and strength coach. Nichols has never been one to back down from a challenge, but when the former Army fullback …
Missy Mitchell-McBeth – Building Strong Sport-Coach Relationships – Episode 5
Missy Mitchell-McBeth, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas, details how she works to build stronger relationships with the sport coaches she works side-by-side with year round. Mitchell-McBeth speaks plainly about some of the frustrations that occur when sport and strength coaches aren’t on the same page, how to achieve productive and safe …
Michael Doscher – Navigating Transition and Avoiding Burnout – Episode 4
Michael Doscher, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Tift County School District in Georgia, opens up about the challenges of going through a career transition as he leaves the college ranks to take his new position at the high school level. Doscher explains the challenges of being all in as a strength coach year-round, the toll it can take on a …
Pat Ivey – Setting the Example and Giving Back – Episode 3
Dr. Coach Pat Ivey, Associate AD in charge of Student-Athlete Health & Performance at the University of Louisville, has made it his life’s mission to give back to the athletic performance profession, his peers and his athletes. There is no better way of giving back than setting a great example, and in this episode, Ivey explores what that means to …
Michael Hill – Blazing Your Own Career Path – Episode 2
In this episode, Michael Hill, Associate Athletics Director for Sports Performance at Georgetown University, shares his experience in finding his path to success in the field of strength and conditioning coaching. Coach Hill didn’t wait for opportunity to find him. He went out and found it on his own, and has worked his entire career to add value and be …
Jeff Madden – Building A Profession – Episode 1
With over 30 year’s experience, Jeff “Maddog” Madden shares his perspective on how the strength and conditioning coaching profession has evolved.