Erich Anthony, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at the University of Tulsa, joins Justin Schwind and Darius Ducré on this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective.

Episode Summary

In this conversation, Coach Anthony discusses how mentorship and internship experiences can shape a long-term career in strength and conditioning. His perspective is especially useful for young coaches who are trying to understand how daily habits, professional relationships, and early career decisions can create opportunities over time.

The episode also gives coaches a look at the responsibilities that come with leading athletic performance work for Tulsa Football. Anthony talks through the value of learning from experienced coaches, building trust with athletes, and developing a coaching approach that can adapt as responsibilities grow.

Before his role at Tulsa, Anthony’s career included stops with the University of Texas, the University of Missouri, and Iowa State University. Those experiences give the episode a broader view of how strength and conditioning coaches grow across different college football environments.

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