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S03|E243 Strength Built to Last with Jerry Simmons | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S03|E243 Strength Built to Last with Jerry Simmons | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S03|E243 Strength Built to Last with Jerry Simmons | Samson Strength Coach Collective

Jerry Simmons’ journey through strength and conditioning is rooted in hard work, humility, and consistency. From a farm in Southwest Kansas to elite programs like Clemson, USC, the New England Patriots, and now Special Forces at Fort Bragg, Jerry reflects on mentorship, work ethic, and the lasting impact of Samson Equipment as it celebrates 50 years.
June 17, 2026
S02|E229 Balancing Therapy and Coaching with Ant Blubello | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E229 Balancing Therapy and Coaching with Ant Blubello | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02|E229 Balancing Therapy and Coaching with Ant Blubello | Samson Strength Coach Collective

On this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with physical therapist and strength coach Ant Blubello to explore his path from being an overweight kid to becoming a respected leader in fitness and rehab. Ant opens up about faith, self-worth, and the art of balancing the emotional and physical sides of coaching. From understanding healing timelines to fostering athlete relationships, this episode highlights how personal growth and empathy shape effective coaching.
June 17, 2026
S02|E228 The Power of Relationship Based Coaching with Conner Freeland | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E228 The Power of Relationship Based Coaching with Conner Freeland | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02|E228 The Power of Relationship Based Coaching with Conner Freeland | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Conner Freeland, Vice President of Municipal Sales at O2X Human Performance. Conner opens up about how a major injury inspired his path into strength and conditioning, what he’s learned about building buy-in within tactical populations, and how authentic relationships have shaped his transition from on-the-floor coaching to leadership and development. His journey reflects the true power of relationship-based coaching and leadership.
June 17, 2026
S02|E227 Creating Internship Pipelines in Tactical S&C with Mark Christiani | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E227 Creating Internship Pipelines in Tactical S&C with Mark Christiani | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02|E227 Creating Internship Pipelines in Tactical S&C with Mark Christiani | Samson Strength Coach Collective

On this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, tactical strength and conditioning coach Mark Christiani joins us to discuss his journey from military service to coaching—and why creating internship pipelines must become a priority in the tactical field. Mark explains how structure and adaptability help shape effective coaching, the Army’s growing demand for qualified strength coaches, and the crucial role of nutrition, education, and mentorship in developing the next generation of tactical professionals.
June 17, 2026
S02|E223 S&C Within the Fire Department with Alex Redshaw | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E223 S&C Within the Fire Department with Alex Redshaw | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02|E223 S&C Within the Fire Department with Alex Redshaw | Samson Strength Coach Collective

Firefighting is one of the most physically demanding professions, requiring more than just grit and bravery. In this episode, Connor Agnew sits down with Alex Redshaw, O2X Human Performance Program Manager for Arlington County Fire Department, to explore the vital role of strength and conditioning in firefighter health. Alex shares insights on sleep, nutrition, and injury prevention—highlighting how holistic wellness programs can help firefighters thrive throughout their careers and into retirement.
June 17, 2026
S02|E221 The Tactical Advantage with Kosta Telegadas | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E221 The Tactical Advantage with Kosta Telegadas | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02|E221 The Tactical Advantage with Kosta Telegadas | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, tactical strength coach Kosta Telegadas discusses his journey from collegiate athletics to the tactical sector. He reveals the challenges coaches face in college programs, the benefits of tactical coaching, and how building a strong network and developing side projects can lead to greater stability and purpose.
June 17, 2026
S02-E207 Elite Athlete Nutrition with Jessica Isaacs
S02-E207 Elite Athlete Nutrition with Jessica Isaacs Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02-E207 Elite Athlete Nutrition with Jessica Isaacs

On the latest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, elite athlete sports dietitian Jessica Isaacs joins us to talk about performance nutrition, using empowering food language, and how coaches can better adapt to the modern athlete. She dives into the role of trust in athlete-dietitian relationships and why clear, honest education is more vital than ever in a world full of nutrition noise and social media misinformation.
June 17, 2026
E095: Justin Kuehn (Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach)
E095: Justin Kuehn (Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach) Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

E095: Justin Kuehn (Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Justin Kuehn, Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach at JBLM (Joint-Base Lewis McChord) joins us to do a deep-dive into the new and developing industry of Tactical Strength and Conditioning. Justin gives incredible insight into the obstacles he has had to overcome, the operation itself, the comparisons to collegiate strength and conditioning, the progress he has been able to make and what having an impact in the military actually means. This podcast was a phenomenal one, and Justin is as transparent as it comes when speaking about his journey, and what to expect in the world of Tactical S&C in regards…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E055 - Joel Reinhardt (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E055 – Joel Reinhardt (University of Massachusetts Amherst) Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E055 – Joel Reinhardt (University of Massachusetts Amherst)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY2MdhYrBVM&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=52 What does "reverse-engineering sport" mean? The term seems to have infiltrated the world of sport performance, but how do we come to a consensus on what it means to truly prepare athletes for sport? In this episode, UMass Assistant Director of Sport Performance, Joel Reinhardt walks us through a variety of topics consisting of his definitions of reverse-engineering sport, areas where we fall short in our pursuit, time distributed to specific motor-skills for certain sports, how their performance staff manipulates stress using Fergus Connolly's Four Co-Actives (Physical, Psychological, Technical, Tactical), and most importantly using quantitative and qualitative means to…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 051 – Justin Schwind (Tactical Strength Coach)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 051 – Justin Schwind (Tactical Strength Coach) Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 051 – Justin Schwind (Tactical Strength Coach)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPAG8ulKEYA&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=48 DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD, or KBR Contracting. The tables are turned on this episode! Coach Tom Palumbo hosts Justin Schwind to cover his journey to the tactical sector and his coaching philosophy. Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 051 – Justin Schwind (Tactical Strength Coach) is built for strength and conditioning environments that need equipment which holds up under daily use. The current page highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPAG8ulKEYA&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=48 DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD,…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 049 – Daniel Williams (Tactical Strength Coach)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 049 – Daniel Williams (Tactical Strength Coach) Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 049 – Daniel Williams (Tactical Strength Coach)

https://youtu.be/gg2KLtpfWog Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, United States Armed Forces, the DoD, or KBR Contracting. Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 049 – Daniel Williams (Tactical Strength Coach) is built for strength and conditioning environments that need equipment which holds up under daily use. The current page highlights https://youtu.be/gg2KLtpfWog Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, United States Armed Forces, the DoD, or KBR Contracting.. The added copy below focuses on how coaches typically use it, how it fits…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 050 – Jared Renyer
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 050 – Jared Renyer Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 050 – Jared Renyer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKbWOtXcFto DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD, the United States Army or Reef Systems Corporation. Coach Jared Renyer shares his journey to Ft.Riley, coaching philosophy and moves the tactical strength and conditioning community is making with Jake Labhart. Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 050 – Jared Renyer is built for strength and conditioning environments that need equipment which holds up under daily use. The current page highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKbWOtXcFto DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD,…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 046 - Tom Palumbo (AFSOC HQ)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 046 – Tom Palumbo (AFSOC HQ) Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 046 – Tom Palumbo (AFSOC HQ)

https://youtu.be/dpNOnrDEQUY **DISCLAIMER** The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD, or the United States Air Force". Dive in with coach Palumbo as he covers his journey to AFSOC HQ, and his coaching philosophy. His knowledge and wisdom of the field have set him up for success at every stop he has had. Hosted by Justin Schwind  
June 17, 2026