I have shared hundreds and hundreds of videos and podcasts regarding the business aspect of being a Strength Coach / gym owner. At the time of this writing, I see more craziness in the world, less "job security" for strength coaches and still, many Coaches not diversifying their income. I've seen enough Coaches get released (aka fired) from their position and then have to uproot their entire family, including children who are mid way through high school. It is heartbreaking to see this, … [Read more...]
The Realities of Private Sector Strength & Conditioning VS College / High School Strength & Conditioning
I love sharing the ups and downs, and most of all, the realities of what I experience in the field of strength & conditioning / sports performance. There's too much fake BS on social media and so I feel it is important to share the tough times and the challenges, not just the good times. I've been in this business since I was a teenager so I've seen the evolution and experienced the impact of this ever changing industry. In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I am on The … [Read more...]
261: Zach & Dr. Pat Ivey Talk Life, Strength Coach Career & More
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 261 with Dr. (Coach) Pat Ivey. We dig deep on this podcast from mindset, to life, to career and everything in between sets, reps and strength. Here are just some of the topics we cover in this BEAST of a podcast :) What is my morning routine and what runs through my mind when I wake up and start the day Finding the elegant balance between hard work and family time Taking care of the athletes we train like they are our own kids How growing up in tough … [Read more...]
6 Crucial Strength Coach Business Tips
Every day I get emails or IG messages asking me for business tips. I might sound rude, but I explain to the Coach that step 1 is to become a GREAT researcher. I have HUNDREDS of articles, videos and podcasts on the business of strength & conditioning / running a warehouse gym on my podcast. Just use the search bar and type in the word "business". … [Read more...]
260 – Coach Bill Gillespie | 40 Years of Coaching Experience: Sets, Reps, Exercises & Strength Coach Career Talk
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 260 with Master Strength Coach, Bill Gillespie Bill brings 40 Years of Coaching Experience and MANY world records in the bench press and has benched over 800 lbs in competition. Bill's Bio is HERE Contact Bill for Consulting / Education: Bill@sorinex.com In this episode, Bill and I discuss and exchange stories of training that go back to the 70s as we discuss Sets, Reps, Exercises & to cap it all off, some heartfelt Strength Coach Career Talk! Prepare … [Read more...]
247: Kurt Hester: Strength & Conditioning “Madman”
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 247 with Kurt Hester. WOW, what an awesome episode with Kurt who is in his late 50s (I always say he looks like he's 32) and crushing it as a Coach. I have a TON of respect for Kurt. He has been at the D1 level in the big schools, then went and opened his private facility for close to 20 years, then at almost 50 was hired at the D1 level and is building hammers. As a Coach, Kurt is improving every day and has had decades and decades of experience at both the … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 239 with Jake Tuura | Strength & Conditioning, Knee Rehab & The Art of Coaching
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 239 with Strength & Conditioning Coach, Jake Tuura. This episode is a powerful deep dive into training athletes, from the mindset to the technical aspect. We also discuss Jake's research on knee pain / knee rehab and how he rehabbed himself from years of patellar tendon pain to being able to dunk a basketball every week. I highly recommend you dig into Jake's work, from his YouTube Videos to his Training ebooks. BIG thank you for supporting The STRONG Life … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 230 | Shelton Stevens on Tactical / Military Physical Preparation
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 230 with Shelton Stevens. Shelton is currently a Strength & Performance Coach for Army Special Forces with a strong history of coaching at the collegiate level. In this episode we discuss the training required for active duty Military (primarily spec ops), those prepping for Military or Police Academy and the finer details of training that you don't find elsewhere. From Strength training to program design, from adapting to various personalities to training in … [Read more...]
Ep. 220 | Strength & Conditioning Career + Business Interview
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 220 where I get interviewed / answer questions on the Strength & Conditioning Coach career / business arena. Whether you're thinking of getting in this business, thinking of evolving your position as a Strength Coach or you're highly experienced like I am, I answer a lot of important questions / topics in this episode. Enjoy and thanks in advance for leaving a 5 star review & rating! … [Read more...]
5 Thoughts (Tips) on Program Design for Athletes
I love studying and talking program design. But even more so, I LOVE Coaching. You see, LOTS of books, articles, "influencers" can TALK about program design but can you COACH? Can you COMMAND the room? I want to share these 5 thoughts (maybe you will see them as tips, maybe not) regarding Strength & Conditioning. If you're hungry to learn, this is for you. If you're "good enough" or "too busy", get back to searching for fads and gimmicks. Move along, nothing to see here, … [Read more...]