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S03|E247 Mastering Growth Mindset with Leo Totten
S03|E247 Mastering Growth Mindset with Leo Totten Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

S03|E247 Mastering Growth Mindset with Leo Totten

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Leo Totten from Totten Training reflects on five decades in strength and conditioning. From his early days in Olympic weightlifting to building elite programs and mentoring coaches nationwide, Leo shares lessons on growth mindset, leadership, athlete development, and the importance of maintaining balance while striving for excellence.
June 17, 2026
S03|E241 Building NBA Toughness with Bill Foran | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S03|E241 Building NBA Toughness with Bill Foran | Samson Strength Coach Collective Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

S03|E241 Building NBA Toughness with Bill Foran | Samson Strength Coach Collective

Bill Foran reflects on a career that helped shape modern NBA strength and conditioning. From his early days in the late 1970s to building the Miami Heat’s legendary culture of toughness, Bill shares lessons on training, mentorship, and why caring about athletes still matters most.
June 17, 2026
S02|E230 Embracing Adversity with Liane Blyn | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E230 Embracing Adversity with Liane Blyn | Samson Strength Coach Collective Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E230 Embracing Adversity with Liane Blyn | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Liane Blyn, Director of Sports Performance for Olympic Sports at Arizona State University. Liane discusses her path in strength and conditioning, how the field has evolved, and the unique challenges she’s faced as a female leader in a male-dominated profession. She dives into the importance of building connections, fostering accountability, and embracing adversity as a tool for both personal and athletic growth.
June 17, 2026
S02|E220 The Future of Strength Coaching in College Athletics with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E220 The Future of Strength Coaching in College Athletics with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E220 The Future of Strength Coaching in College Athletics with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew breaks down the current and future state of strength and conditioning in college athletics. From NIL and revenue sharing to athlete safety and mental health, Connor shares his thoughts on how strength coaches can position themselves for long-term success and sustainability. This conversation challenges the profession to adapt, evolve, and elevate its standards to remain essential within athletic departments.
June 17, 2026
S02-E208 Unbreakable Athletics with Jim Beebe
S02-E208 Unbreakable Athletics with Jim Beebe Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

S02-E208 Unbreakable Athletics with Jim Beebe

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Jim Beebe—owner of Unbreakable Athletics and founder of the Athlete Builder. Jim walks us through how one moment with his son changed the course of his life, leading him to build a gym and coaching philosophy focused on mindset, nutrition, and life-long accountability. His story is a powerful reminder of how fitness can reshape not just bodies, but entire families and futures.
June 17, 2026
S02-E206 Asking Reflective Questions in Coaching with Sean Swetnam
S02-E206 Asking Reflective Questions in Coaching with Sean Swetnam Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

S02-E206 Asking Reflective Questions in Coaching with Sean Swetnam

In this episode, Sean Swetnam, Assistant Director of Football Performance at UCLA, opens up about his transition from the private sector to collegiate coaching. He dives into how coaches can support athletes during times of identity crisis, foster open communication, and build trust through genuine connection. With insights on culture, tech in training, and a creative fine system, Sean delivers a candid and insightful look into effective coaching.
June 17, 2026
E087: Shannon Phillips (Assistant Strength and Conditioning)
E087: Shannon Phillips (Assistant Strength and Conditioning) Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

E087: Shannon Phillips (Assistant Strength and Conditioning)

Shannon Phillips, now the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Georgia Southern University, joins us to speak about her experiences in the world of strength and conditioning, and how they have shaped her into the person she is today, personally and professionally!
June 17, 2026
E083: Joe Gilfedder (Fordham University)
E083: Joe Gilfedder (Fordham University) Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

E083: Joe Gilfedder (Fordham University)

Joe Gilfedder, who is the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance at Fordham University in the Bronx discusses what it was like taking on a director role at 28 years old. Joe provides us with insight around how to be socially aware when creating and establishing connections with the players, and everyone else in the building. He also talks to us about what it means to truly set a standard and how to uphold that standard across the board. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/t-wGG-vIpwg
June 17, 2026
080: Mike Tucker - Director of Football S&C (Villanova University)
080: Mike Tucker – Director of Football S&C (Villanova University) Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

080: Mike Tucker – Director of Football S&C (Villanova University)

In this episode, Mike Tucker, Director of Football Strength and Conditioning at Villanova University joins us for an episode to chat about the community that he has created around "Sprintember" and what his intentions were when he set out to create the program! Mike dives into his philosophy on how to uphold standards, how he approaches his personal and professional development, the evolution of strength and conditioning, and a bunch more! https://youtu.be/SsEdVNSpGF0
June 17, 2026