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S02|E236 Bridging Academia and Athletics with Keane Hamilton | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E236 Bridging Academia and Athletics with Keane Hamilton | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

S02|E236 Bridging Academia and Athletics with Keane Hamilton | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Keane Hamilton shares his perspective on bridging the gap between academic theory and practical strength training. Drawing from his dual role as a strength coach and lecturer at Appalachian State University, Keane explains how research, flexibility, and real-world application come together to shape effective athlete development.
June 17, 2026
S02|E232 Understanding the Why with Technology with Dr. John Harry | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E232 Understanding the Why with Technology with Dr. John Harry | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

S02|E232 Understanding the Why with Technology with Dr. John Harry | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Dr. John Harry, Associate Professor of Biomechanics and Director of the Exercise Physiology PhD Program at Texas Tech University. Dr. Harry dives deep into the relationship between biomechanics, research, and practical strength coaching. From velocity-based training to understanding momentum, he challenges coaches to look beyond the numbers and focus on movement, force, and the “why” behind their methods. The discussion explores the complexities of technology in performance metrics, offering insights into how to balance data with intuition.
June 17, 2026
E111: Nicole Jimenez (Head Strength Coach)
E111: Nicole Jimenez (Head Strength Coach) Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

E111: Nicole Jimenez (Head Strength Coach)

Nicole Jimenez joins us to describe her journey through Strength and Conditioning, as well as give us insight into how she approached taking on the role of Head Strength Coach for Missouri State Women's Basketball and Women's Golf Nicole offers a great deal of insight into how she manages in-season loading and the lens she looks through when using data to make day-to-day decisions for her athletes, and the coaches she works with! https://youtu.be/278rpErPjqc
June 17, 2026
E106: Phil Sabatini
E106: Phil Sabatini Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

E106: Phil Sabatini

Today we are joined by Phil Sabatini who is the Senior Lecturer of Exercise at Old Dominion University and the President/Head Coach of East Coast Gold Weightlifting in Virginia Beach! Phil provides some crucial insight into the professor career track, how to navigate the ups and downs of the journey through strength and conditioning, principles, values, and his mindset in regards to all things weightlifting, coaching, and teaching! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/ti7m1-_hluc E106: Phil Sabatini is built for strength and conditioning environments that need equipment which holds up under daily use. The current page highlights Today we are joined by Phil Sabatini…
June 17, 2026
E104: Rob Rabena (Director of Strength and Conditioning)
E104: Rob Rabena (Director of Strength and Conditioning) Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

E104: Rob Rabena (Director of Strength and Conditioning)

In this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective, we have Rob Rabena on to give us his thoughts around creating a vision, how to articulate that vision in interviews, the qualities he looks for when interviewing candidates to work in a cohesive facility with Strength Coaches, PTs, etc., and we cover some of his research in baseball! Rob is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Ivy Physical Rehab and he really gives us some quality insight into what true collaboration looks like for the client, athlete, and coach. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/DuT5qz0_b3w
June 17, 2026
E086: Adam Ringler (Director of Sport Performance)
E086: Adam Ringler (Director of Sport Performance) Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

E086: Adam Ringler (Director of Sport Performance)

In this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective, Adam Ringler, who is the Director of Sport Performance/Head of Sport Science at The University of Colorado joins us to share his thoughts around a variety of topics related to coaching, sport science, and creating more connectivity within your sport performance model. Adam touches on what it means to create a sport science environment for young professionals, resources that have shaped his thought process, successes and lessons learned throughout his journey, mental health, and how to provide more quantifiable data around the qualities that you find important for athletic development. https://youtu.be/wDIW_aMuWKY
June 17, 2026
Scot Kuehn
E074 – Scott Kuehn (Manager of Applied Sport Science LSU Football) Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

E074 – Scott Kuehn (Manager of Applied Sport Science LSU Football)

In this episode, Scott Kuehn, Manager of Applied Sport Science for LSU Football gives us an extensive view on how to build a sport science eco-system from scratch with the specialists you work with. In addition, Scott breaks down his webinar on The Strength Coach Network; Case Study: Using GPS to Influence Football Practice Design, and his first white paper LAX-Score: Quantifying Team Performance in Lacrosse and Exploring IMU Features towards Performance Enhancement. https://youtu.be/nA1HtkQQaBI
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E068 - Jimmy Radcliffe (Monmouth University)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E068 – Jimmy Radcliffe (Monmouth University) Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E068 – Jimmy Radcliffe (Monmouth University)

https://youtu.be/u45kl4EIXFA In this episode, we chat with Gio Grassi, who is an Assistant Strength Coach at Monmouth University in New Jersey. Gio takes us through his story as someone who struggled in high school to finding his passion in sport performance and earning a masters degree in his pursuits of becoming a coach. He dives deep into his thoughts and experiences with Polar HR data and how he is using it to create dialogue with the coaches he is working with, in addition to the relationships he has established with the players and coaches. We also talk Sopranos at the…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E067 - Gio Grassi (Monmouth University)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E067 – Gio Grassi (Monmouth University) Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E067 – Gio Grassi (Monmouth University)

In this episode, we chat with Gio Grassi, who is an Assistant Strength Coach at Monmouth University in New Jersey. Gio takes us through his story as someone who struggled in high school to finding his passion in sport performance and earning a masters degree in his pursuits of becoming a coach. He dives deep into his thoughts and experiences with Polar HR data and how he is using it to create dialogue with the coaches he is working with, in addition to the relationships he has established with the players and coaches. We also talk Sopranos at the end…
June 17, 2026
E 003: Nate Barry ( Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance)
E 003: Nate Barry ( Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance) Strength Coach PodcastTechnology, Research & Data

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.…
June 17, 2026