Career Development & Mentorship

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E274 You Can’t Cheat Experience with Jacob Banegas

Jacob Banegas joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to share his journey from multi-sport athlete to sports performance coach and…

MarketingSeptember 11, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E273 Intent, Accountability, and Happiness with Kevin Deitz

Kevin Deitz, Assistant Sports Performance Coach at the University of Cincinnati, joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss his…

MarketingSeptember 5, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E272 Authenticity Builds the Business with Estevan Lucero

Estevan Lucero joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to share his journey from athlete and special education teacher to strength…

MarketingAugust 28, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E271 Turning Sports Science Data Into Decisions with Blake Wright

Blake Wright joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss his journey through strength and conditioning and into sports science.…

MarketingAugust 25, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E270 The Power of Simplicity | Adam Kolberg

Adam Kolberg, Head Strength Coach at Fairmont State University, joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to share his unconventional path…

MarketingAugust 18, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E269 Make the Big Time Where You’re At | Sam McGriff

Sam McGriff didn't inherit a program. When he started at Pembroke Hill School in 2013, the job was watching a…

MarketingAugust 11, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E268 Building Buy-In Before Day One

Most coaching transitions take weeks to find footing. Kevin Rodriguez didn't have that luxury. Four days after accepting the Head…

MarketingAugust 4, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E267 Presence, Not Permanence with Ryan Horn

Twenty years in the profession will teach you that no job lasts forever. Ryan Horn, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach…

MarketingJuly 28, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Career Development & Mentorship Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Leadership, Culture & Communication Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E266 Building Grit in Big Ten Volleyball with Eddie Ramirez

Indiana volleyball has never been the program to beat in the Big Ten. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Eddie Ramirez…

Dexter WalkerJuly 21, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E254 Hard Work and Discipline | Nick Raszeja

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Nick Raszeja dives into his path from aspiring athlete to Assistant…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E253 Learning the Most From Experiences | Mike B. Brown

Mike B. Brown, Director of Performance at Strength and Performance Training, shares how diverse experiences, mentorship, and intentional learning shaped…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E248 Life of an International Strength Coach with Nico Scharinger

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Nico Scharinger shares his journey from playing soccer in Europe to…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E237 Reflections on a Year of Growth with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this reflective solo episode,Connor Agnew looks back on the past year—revisiting goals, sharing lessons learned, and discussing how family,…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E235 Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Peter Kenn, Director of Olympic Sports at…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E234 The Illusion of Choice with Lilly Simon | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we explore “The Illusion of Choice” with Lilly Simon, Assistant Director…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E226 Real Education in Strength Coaching with Dr. Justin Lima | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, host Connor Agnew sits down with Dr. Justin Lima, PhD, high-performance…

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E219 Balancing Motherhood and Strength Coaching with Maggie Smith | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew sits down with Maggie Smith, Assistant Strength and Conditioning…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E217 Building Professionalism As A Coach with Wakeman Chemell

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew talks with Wakeman Chemell, a graduate assistant at Dallas…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S02-E213 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kacie Allison

Kacie Allison, Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Bowling Green University, joins us to explore how leaving your comfort zone…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E200: Christian Hosley | Don’t Build The Well When You’re Thirsty

Building Stronger Athletes: Mentorship, Relationships, and Coaching Confidence with Christian Hosley

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E192: Missy Mitchell-McBeth | Balancing Coaching and Entrepreneurship

Missy Mitchell-McBeth reflects on her dynamic journey in strength and conditioning.

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E191: Connor Agnew | The Episode of Threes

In this reflective episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew reviews his progress in 2024.

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E184: Ryan Metzger | Developing Positive Self-Talk

During the episode we discuss her pursuit of an M.B.A, her Olympic lifting career, and some of the biggest challenges…

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

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Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E178: Jonathan Thompson | Trial By Fire

During the episode we discuss JT’s unique start to his career, how to grow from failure, and how coaches change…

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E157: Kevin Darmody | Encore Career

During the episode we discuss transitioning career fields, being a forever learner, and watching your children succeed in athletics.

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E125: James Marchak (Graduate Student)

Life As A Young Strength Coach

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

E103: Nick Mascioli (Director of Athletic Performance

Nick Mascioli, Director of Athletic Performance at The Second Baptist School, shares his journey through strength and conditioning. He discusses…

Virgil SheltonAugust 27, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Career Development & Mentorship

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 044 – Scott McLafferty (Colorado State University)

Coach McLafferty shares the value and experience of having great mentors in our industry! He sits down with Justin Schwind…

Virgil SheltonAugust 28, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Career Development & Mentorship

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 039 – Erich Anthony (University of Tulsa)

Erich Anthony of the University of Tulsa joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss mentorship, internship experiences, career growth,…

Virgil SheltonAugust 28, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Career Development & Mentorship

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 30: Nick O’Brien | Fresno State

Nick O'Brien joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss Fresno State strength and conditioning, multi-sport coaching, internship development, mentorship,…

Virgil SheltonAugust 27, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship

S03|E274 You Can’t Cheat Experience with Jacob Banegas

S03|E273 Intent, Accountability, and Happiness with Kevin Deitz

S03|E272 Authenticity Builds the Business with Estevan Lucero

S03|E271 Turning Sports Science Data Into Decisions with Blake Wright

S03|E270 The Power of Simplicity | Adam Kolberg

S03|E269 Make the Big Time Where You’re At | Sam McGriff

S03|E268 Building Buy-In Before Day One

S03|E267 Presence, Not Permanence with Ryan Horn

S03|E266 Building Grit in Big Ten Volleyball with Eddie Ramirez

S03|E254 Hard Work and Discipline | Nick Raszeja

S03|E253 Learning the Most From Experiences | Mike B. Brown

S03|E248 Life of an International Strength Coach with Nico Scharinger

S02|E237 Reflections on a Year of Growth with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E235 Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E234 The Illusion of Choice with Lilly Simon | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E226 Real Education in Strength Coaching with Dr. Justin Lima | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E219 Balancing Motherhood and Strength Coaching with Maggie Smith | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E217 Building Professionalism As A Coach with Wakeman Chemell

S02-E213 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kacie Allison

S2 E200: Christian Hosley | Don’t Build The Well When You’re Thirsty

S2 E192: Missy Mitchell-McBeth | Balancing Coaching and Entrepreneurship

S2 E191: Connor Agnew | The Episode of Threes

S2 E184: Ryan Metzger | Developing Positive Self-Talk

S2 E178: Jonathan Thompson | Trial By Fire

S2 E157: Kevin Darmody | Encore Career

S2 E125: James Marchak (Graduate Student)

E103: Nick Mascioli (Director of Athletic Performance

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 044 – Scott McLafferty (Colorado State University)

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 039 – Erich Anthony (University of Tulsa)

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 30: Nick O’Brien | Fresno State

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