Strength Coach Podcast239

Welcome to the Samson Strength Coach Collective, the ultimate podcast for strength and conditioning coaches. Join your host, Anthony Grasso, as he brings together a community of dedicated professionals who are passionate about optimizing athletic performance, building functional strength, and unlocking human potential. Through insightful interviews, expert advice, and practical strategies, this podcast equips strength coaches with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in their craft.

Get ready to enhance your coaching skills, stay up-to-date with the latest trends, and connect with like-minded professionals in the Samson Strength Coach Collective. It’s time to level up your coaching game and unleash the full potential of your athletes.

Samson Strength Coach Collective - Episode 040: Hayden Baillio (Fraternity of Giants)
Samson Strength Coach Collective – Episode 040: Hayden Baillio (Fraternity of Giants) Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective – Episode 040: Hayden Baillio (Fraternity of Giants)

https://youtu.be/fy2cRMWAc_g Hayden Baillio joins Jake Labhart on this episode of the Strength Coach Collective. Hayden is a Highland Games Competitor and Former Track Star turned strength coach. Inspired by his collegiate coach, he entered the kinesiology program during his years at the University of Texas and has never looked back.
October 1, 2021
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 039 - Erich Anthony (University of Tulsa)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 039 – Erich Anthony (University of Tulsa) Strength Coach Podcast

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

https://youtu.be/DEnYY_yUtT0 Erich Anthony, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance, of the University of Tulsa joins Justin Schwind and Darius Ducre on this episode of the Collective. Coach Anthony discusses the importance of how having a great mentor and internship experience can propel your future career in the strength and conditioning profession.
October 1, 2021
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 36 - Gary Calcagno (Oklahoma State University)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 36 – Gary Calcagno (Oklahoma State University) Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 36 – Gary Calcagno (Oklahoma State University)

https://youtu.be/KQA6yK8gbBQ Coach Gary Calcagno is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at Oklahoma State University for Football, and heads up the strength and conditioning program for OSU wrestling. Justin Schwind, Darius Ducre, and Joseph Boyd sit down to pick Coach Calcagno's brain.
March 23, 2021
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 032 - Brendon Ziegler (CSU Bakersfield)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 032 – Brendon Ziegler (CSU Bakersfield) Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 032 – Brendon Ziegler (CSU Bakersfield)

https://youtu.be/iAa5opIIJA4 This episode features Director of Sport Performance for CSU Bakersfield, Brendon Ziegler. Previously recorded early on in 2020, coach Ziegler sits down with Nate Barry to discuss his journey, the intangibles of coaching, and return to play protocols due to COVID 19 pandemic.
March 22, 2021
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 30: Nick O'Brien | Fresno State
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 30: Nick O’Brien | Fresno State Strength Coach Podcast

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

https://youtu.be/DGr4PmhkQKw Nick O'Brien shares his knowledge and insights with Matt Tometz on this week's episode of the collective! Nick is responsible for the Bulldogs’ Baseball, Wrestling, and Women’s Lacrosse teams, in addition to overseeing the strength & conditioning department’s internship program.
March 19, 2021
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 020 | Darien Pyka
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 020 | Darien Pyka Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 020 | Darien Pyka

We finish up the month of August and our highlight of female leaders within the strength & conditioning industry with Darien Pyka! Coach Pyka is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Southern California and a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. She shares why she has such a passion for strength & conditioning and how being a walk-on for Loyola Marymount Women's Soccer drove that passion!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRpJoHmS7YM
September 30, 2020
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 019 | Kelly Murphy
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 019 | Kelly Murphy Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 019 | Kelly Murphy

Anthony Grasso sits down with Coach Kelly Murphy in this edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective. Coach Murphy is the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Virginia Tech University and is certified through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association as well as the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Coach Kelly is also a Registered Dietitian which was her primary field before becoming a strength & conditioning coach.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLfD-AIhpfU&t=58s
September 30, 2020
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 018 | Angie Brambley-Moyer
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 018 | Angie Brambley-Moyer Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 018 | Angie Brambley-Moyer

Continuing our highlight of women leaders in the world strength & conditioning, this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective features Associate Head Coach of Strength & Conditioning for Princeton University, Angie Brambley-Moyer.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/19TdZMPVKhVbtOffGbtr8r   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T-jpqnzjKg
November 19, 2024
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 017 | Corliss Fingers & James Whitener
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 017 | Corliss Fingers & James Whitener Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 017 | Corliss Fingers & James Whitener

This jam packed episode features Master Strength Coach Corliss Fingers and James Whitener! Coach Fingers is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Bethune-Cookman University. Coach Whitener is the Assistant Strength Coach at Bethune-Cookman!. Hosted by Anthony Grasso, he takes a look into their journey and coaching philosophy.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_s1Gsv8Q38
September 30, 2020
Samson Strength Coaches Collective Episode 4 Saul Martinez
Samson Strength Coaches Collective Episode 4 Saul Martinez Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coaches Collective Episode 4 Saul Martinez

This episode features Saul Martinez, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Scientist for the San Francisco Giants. This young coach has put in the hard work and man hours to grow through an MLB organization. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about his approach to training professional baseball players. The Samson Strength Coach Collective will continue to grow and be an asset for all coaches looking to network and mastermind! If you are looking to be apart of this collective please do not hesitate to email us at scott@samsonequipment.com. Do you have a specific coach or coaches you…
June 25, 2020
E 003: Nate Barry ( Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance)
E 003: Nate Barry ( Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance) Strength Coach Podcast

E 003: Nate Barry ( Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance)

Wow! These interviews have been absolutely phenomenal! Thank you coaches for your willingness to help grow our profession and network with great minds across the field. In the coming weeks we will be featuring questions about RETURN TO TRAINING Protocol when we return from COVID restrictions. Episode 003 features Nate Barry, he is the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance at Eastern Washington University. Nate has 11 years in the NCAA Division I level. In this interview you'll hear his thoughts on using technology with limited resources; how he motivates himself and players; and creating buy in for his program.…
April 21, 2023