In this episode, Leo Totten of Totten Training Systems, LLC joins me to share his journey through the world of weightlifting, and his thoughts on giving back to the sport that gave him so much.
We cover topics such as mentorship, leadership, coaching philosophies, and what it truly means to be an “expert” or “master” of your craft. Leo provides incredible wisdom and insight in this one; enjoy!
Episode Summary
Leo Totten brings a coach’s eye and a lifter’s experience to this Strength Coach Collective conversation. The episode centers on weightlifting, mentorship, and the long-term responsibility coaches carry when they teach athletes how to train with discipline and purpose. His background gives listeners a useful perspective on how technical expertise, patience, and personal standards shape a successful training environment.
For strength coaches, the value of the episode is in the way Leo connects craft with leadership. He talks through the importance of continuing to learn, giving back to the sport, and building trust with athletes over time. Coaches developing young lifters can take practical lessons from the discussion about communication, humility, and the difference between simply knowing exercises and truly coaching people.
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