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Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Welcome to the first episode of the Mastermind strength and conditioning Podcast. Bring coaches together to discuss strength and conditioning. By coming together, we can push the Strength and Conditioning profession forward. Enjoy the show.

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Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Jason Brader-Albright College-Ep.33

March 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 33 of the podcast, we have Coach Jason Brader of Albright College.  Coach Brader has a wide range of experience from owning his own gym to Power 5 university and helping create some tech that is widely used today. Coach Brader is also a published author with two best-selling books on Amazon. It was great getting to know and speaking with Coach.  As always, enjoy the podcast.   Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 L...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Coach Bill Bacon-Binghamton University-Ep. 32

January 19, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 32 of the podcast, we have Coach Bill Bacon of Binghamton University. We talk about the issues that the quarantine had us facing as strength coaches in the college setting. It was great being able to sit down with Coach Bacon hear how he got into the profession. As well as what the past six months could look for us as coaches in the future. Thank you to everyone who has been listening we are excited to be upload more conte...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning- Jt Kotowski_EP. 31

January 12, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 31 of the podcast, after a long break we are excited to be back. For this week’s episode we have Coach JT Kotowski. While we dive into a mix of topics, we spend a decent amount of time talking about leadership. Coach JT has a great perspective on leadership from working in the private sector, coaching athletes from young kids to 18-year-old and young men & women. This episode was recorded early on during the pandemic. I’m ...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Laura Teal-Long Beach State-EP30

July 21, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 30 of the podcast, I had the opportunity to speak with Laura Teel. Coach Teel is the Director of Sports Performance at Long Beach State. On today’s episode Coach Teel and myself talking about how she got in the profession. One of the big topics that we touch on is why hasn’t or why doesn’t the profession Unionize. Coach brings up some great points and is transparent throughout the episode. Thank you again Coach Teel for ta...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Rick Meldrum-Sports Science_EP 29

June 16, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 29 of the podcast, I had the opportunity to get Rick Meldrum from Fusion Sport on this episode. I first met Rick during my first internship at UMass Lowell back in 2015. He ran the internship program during my year and half I was there. Since has been someone I look up to as I’ve grown in the Profession. Today is an interesting episode that I really enjoyed recording. I hope you all enjoy today’s episode.     Coaches who...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-C.J. Roth-EP. 28

June 02, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. For episode 28 of the podcast, I was able to have Coach C.J. Roth from Longwood University join me today. Coach C.J. is the Assistant Director of Sport Performance who oversees baseball, Men’s Soccer, Men’s & Women’s tennis and Men’s & Women’s golf. We talk about the current state of Strength and Conditioning summer internship. Touching on Coach C.J.’s time as an intern and much more. I hope you enjoy todays episode.    Coaches who ...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Will Franco-Buy In-EP 27

May 26, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Welcome to Master Mind Strength and Conditioning Podcast. This week will be the first episode in our new formatting style. We are moving away from a short series of topic style to different topics episode by episode. The hope is that we will be able to upload episodes more consistently plus allow for each episode to be more open in the conversation. Also, the podcast will now be available in an audio format on YouTube.    For episode 27 of the podcast, I was able to talk with Coach Will Fr...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning- Work Life Balance- Jake Myers

May 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the last episode in the series talking about work life balance. Joining me on this episode is Jake Myers of UC Davis. Coach Myers not only will be wrapping up this series but has also set a new MMSC Podcast record for longest episode. The Bar has been lifted for further conversations. I hope you enjoy todays episode.  Coaches who are looking for an all in one place for continuing education, you can check out the link below for Str...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Work Life Balance- Donovan Marshall

May 05, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the fourth episode in the series that will be diving into work life balance. I had the chance to talk with Coach Donovan Marshall of Dixie State University. Coach Marshall chats with us on ways he has found a work life balance that works for him. He understands that different times during the year will allow for more down time then others. It was great chatting with Coach Marshall on this episode. Hope everyone enjoys this episode....

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Work Life Balance- Hannah Wilkinson

April 28, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the third episode in the series that will be diving into work life balance. I had the chance to connect with Coach Hannah Wilkinson of Wichita State. Coach Wilkinson is very passionate about this topic and was great to speak with someone who I believe has figured out the work life balance equation within S&C. I appreciate how honest Coach Wilkinson was during the conversation. Excited for the next time to get her on another episode...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Work Life Balance- Sarah Ramey

April 21, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the second episode in the series that will be diving into work life balance. Understanding that strength coaches work long days and burn out is real. On this episode Coach Sarah Ramey of West Texas A&M joins us. Coach Ramey is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach who built the Sports Performance program from nothing. It’s a great episode of how she has developed her idea of work life balance over her career. How she helps her y...

Mater Mind Strength & Conditioning- Work Life Balance- Kelly Murphy

April 14, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, is the start of a new series that will be diving into work life balance. Understanding that strength coaches work long days and burn out is real. On this episode Coach Kelly Murphy of Virginia Tech joins us to talk about how she puts herself in the best situation to keep a work life balance that works best for her. Thanks again Coach Murphy for coming on. Enjoy todays episode everyone.  Coaches who are looking for an all in one place...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Zoom Workouts-Lena & Ryan

April 07, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast this week, I am joined by Lena and Ryan who currently have taken their personal training online. They are using Zoom to conduct fitness programs in a class setting to clients. During the pandemic that the world is going through, they have found a way to keep their clients on track. The use of virtual and live video is a great way to continue a sense of community that is vital right now.   Coaches who are looking for an all in one place for cont...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Mamba Mentality-Frances Stephenson

March 10, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we have a special episode with second time guest Coach Frances Stephenson. Coach Frances is now the Director of Olympic Sports Performance at Northern Illinois University. In this episode Coach Frances wanted to speak about Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality. How she has taken lessons from Kobe to grow not just as a strength coach, but also as a person. At MMSC our thought and prayers go out to all those and their families who lost their lives with ...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Evaluation of the Profession-Erik Pedersen

March 03, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be finishing up with the series looking at how should the profession be evaluated. For this week’s episode we are joined by Coach Erik Pedersen. Who is currently the Head Sports Performance & Strength and Conditioning Coach at Point Loma Nazarene University. I want to thank coach for coming on for the final episode of this series. If you found this series educational feel free to reach out to talk about how you and your staff is current...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning- Evaluation of the Profession-Wayne Adams

February 25, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing the series looking at how should the profession be evaluated. For this week’s episode we are joined by Coach Wayne Adams. Who is currently the Director of Sport Performance at Catawba College. In this episode Coach Adams goes into how his staff and himself are always evaluating each other on a micro level. Which mentions allows for more communication to happen throughout the school year. Thanks again Coach Adams for coming...

Master Strength & Conditioning- Evaluation of the Profession-Richard Pruett

February 18, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing the series looking at how should the profession be evaluated. For this week’s episode we are joined by Coach Richard Pruett. Who is currently the Director of Sport Performance at the University of North Georgia. Coach Pruett mention not only how he is evaluated by also, how he evaluates the two graduate assistant that work under him. Enjoy this week’s episode.    Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Evaluation of the Profession-Daniel Flahie

February 11, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be starting a new series after a long break. This new series is talking about how the profession of strength & conditioning should be evaluated. For the first episode we are joined by Daniel Flahie. Coach Flahie is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science & Health and also a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Mount Marty College. Coach Flahie also is one of the hosts of The Die Healthier Podcast. Hopefully you enjoy the episode and do n...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Sports Coach Input on Program Design-Michael Vaughan

December 17, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing our third series. For this series will talk with coaches about program design and exercise selection, should sports coaches have a say or input on what is being done. In our final episode of this series, we talked to Michael Vaughan of Merrimack College. Coach Vaughan is the Director of Women’s Ice Hockey Operations. Both Coach and myself are alumni of Fitchburg State University. It was great to connect, I remember his nam...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Sports Coach Input on Program Design-Michael Vaughan

December 17, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing our third series. For this series will talk with coaches about program design and exercise selection, should sports coaches have a say or input on what is being done. In our final episode of this series, we talked to Michael Vaughan of Merrimack College. Coach Vaughan is the Director of Women’s Ice Hockey Operations. Both Coach and myself are alumni of Fitchburg State University. It was great to connect, I remember his nam...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Sports Coach Input on Program Design-Stephanie Mock

December 10, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing our third series. For this series will talk with coaches about program design and exercise selection, should sports coaches have a say or input on what is being done. In our third episode of this series, we talked to Stephanie Mock of Mississippi State University. Coach Mock is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports. During this episode Coach Mock examples how, she is working with her staff on ways to...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast-Sports Coach Input on Program Design-Matt Rodriguez

December 03, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be continuing our third series. For this series will talk with coaches about program design and exercise selection, should sports coaches have a say or input on what is being done. In our second episode of this series, we talked to Matt Rodriguez of Campbell University. Coach Rodriguez is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning who oversees Baseball and Throwers for Track & Field. During this episode we talk frequently about...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning-Sports Coach Input on Program Design-Matt Walker

November 26, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

On Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast, we will be starting our third series. For this series will talk with coaches about program design and exercise selection, should sports coaches have a say or input on what is being done. For the first episode, we talk to Matt Walker of Coppin State University. Coach Walker is the Director of Strength and Conditioning who oversees many of the sports at CSU. During this episode we talk frequently about our situations with our baseball teams. It w...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning_Roundtable_Episode2_JT Kotowski

November 12, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this week’s episode of Master Mind Strength & Conditioning is our second roundtable discussion. We are joined by JT Kotowski who is the Director of Training at GameChanger Fitness in Springfield, NJ. Hope you all enjoy the episode. Leave us a rating to help the podcast grow.     Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque     Contact: Mastermindstrengthconditi...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning_S&C Coach getting administration to see value_Megan Rottler

November 05, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this week’s episode we are joined by Megan Rottler of Duke University. Coach Rottler is the Assistant of Strength & Conditioning working with women’s soccer, volleyball, and rowing.  This is the fourth and final episode in the series looking at how coaches have got administration to see the values strength coaches bring to the department. I really enjoyed speaking with Coach Rottler we look forward to having her on the podcast again. If you enjoy todays show please leave us a rating and s...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning- S&C Coach bring value to Administration- Dan Ryan

October 29, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this week’s episode we are joined by Dan Ryan of Idaho State University. Coach Ryan is the Director of Strength & Conditioning.  This is the third episode in the series looking at how coaches have got administration to see the values strength coaches bring to the department. Coach Ryan is currently the only strength coach on staff. He has been able to get himself on boards within the athletic administration department. If you enjoy todays show please leave us a rating and share the podcas...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast- Administration Value in S&C-EP. 2- Jenna Ready

October 22, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this week’s episode we are joined by Jenna Ready of Wake Forest University. Coach Ready is the Director of Sports Performance for Women’s Basketball.  This is the second episode in the series looking at how coaches have got administration to see the values strength coaches bring to the department. Coach Ready is in a different situation from our other guest because she is only responsible for one sport. She mentions how her department is working towards following a high-performance model....

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning- Administration seeing value in S&C- Chase Sanders

October 15, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

In the second series of Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast the topic that is being discussed is getting Athletic Administration to see the value strength coaches bring. To start off this series we had Coach Chase Sanders of Cal Poly Pomona joining us. Coach Sanders is the first strength and conditioning coach at Pomona. It was a great conversation that really emphasizes the skill of keeping an open line of conversation. Don’t forget if you enjoy the episode leave us a comment or rat...

Master Mind Strength & Conditioning - Round Table, Athletic Training

October 08, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

This Episode will be the first-round table discussion. Joining in the episode is Dafne Katsarou and Crissie Johnson who are athletic trainers at North Carolina A&T State University. Also, in the conversation is Taylor Factor an assistant strength coach at NCAT. This round table was focused around the relationship between Strength coaches and Athletic Trainers working together for the student athlete. If you enjoy the episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and comment.    Music: I dunno ...

Current State of Strength & Conditioning - Shannon Jackson

October 01, 2019 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

As we finish the first series on Master Mind Strength & Conditioning we are talking to coaches about their current view of the profession. On episode four Coach Shannon Jackson of Jackson State University joined us. With this Series we wanted to get a wide view of how current coaches view the profession allowing up and coming coaches to see where the profession is at. Hope you all enjoy this episode and thank you again to Coach Jackson for coming on.     Contact: mastermindstrengthconditi...

Current State Of Strength & Conditioning - George Greene

September 24, 2019 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

As our first Series continues on Master Mind Strength & Conditioning we are talking to coaches about their current view of the profession. On episode three Coach George Greene of Stony Brook University joined us. With this Series we wanted to get a wide view of how current coaches view the profession allowing up and coming coaches to see where the profession is at. Hope you all enjoy this episode and thank you again to Coach Greene for coming on.     Contact: mastermindstrengthconditionin...

Current State of Strength & Conditioning - Frances Stephenson

September 17, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

On this episode of Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast we will be continuing our series on the current state of strength and conditioning. On episode two of this series we have Coach Frances Stephenson joining us. As a side note this episode was our first show recorded live. It was great getting to talk to Coach Francis and we will have to get her back on the show again. Enjoy the episode.      Contact: [email protected]   Intro-Outro Music: I dunno by gra...

Current State of Strength & Conditioning - Zach Rowell

September 10, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this first Series on Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast we are talking to coaches about their current view of the profession. On episode one Coach Zach Rowell of Davidson College joined us. With this Series we wanted to give coaches a chance to express their thought of where the current state of Strength & Conditioning. Allowing up and coming coaches to see where the profession is at. Hope you all enjoy this episode and thank you again to Coach Rowell for coming on.     Contac...

Intro Episode of MMSC Podcast

September 03, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the Mastermind strength and conditioning Podcast. Bring coaches together to discuss strength and conditioning. By coming together, we can push the Strength and Conditioning profession forward. Enjoy the show. This intro episode of Master Mind Strength & Conditioning Podcast will be a raw conversation of why the podcast was created. Also, going over the Mission Statement of the podcast, format of shows, how guest can reach out to the show, and finally the top...

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