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S03|E258 Embracing the Director Role | Johnny Fabrizius
S03|E258 Embracing the Director Role | Johnny Fabrizius Program Building & OperationsStrength Coach Podcast

S03|E258 Embracing the Director Role | Johnny Fabrizius

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Johnny Fabrizius shares his transition into a director-level leadership role at Florida State University. The conversation explores relationship building, emotional intelligence, delegation, and how effective leaders stay connected with their staff while managing the demands of a high-level athletic department.
June 17, 2026
S02|E238 Building from Scratch with Blaine Johnson | Samson Strength Coach Collective
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S02|E238 Building from Scratch with Blaine Johnson | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode, we sit down with Blaine Johnson, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance at Rider University, to talk about building a strength and conditioning program from the ground up. Blaine shares how mentorship shaped his path, what it took to earn buy-in across 25 varsity teams, and how learning to adapt with limited equipment helped him grow as a coach and leader.
June 17, 2026
S02|E216 Building Relationships That Drive Results with Andrew Rafferty
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S02|E216 Building Relationships That Drive Results with Andrew Rafferty

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Andrew Rafferty, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Clinton High School, opens up about his transition from sport coaching to strength and conditioning. He shares how authentic communication, community-building, and persistence helped him create a dedicated strength coach position. From injury prevention to athlete engagement, Andrew unpacks what it takes to elevate high school sports through coaching relationships.
June 17, 2026
E100: Sergio Merino Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance
E100: Sergio Merino Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance Facilities, Equipment & Weight RoomsStrength Coach Podcast

E100: Sergio Merino Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance

In our 100th episode, and the start of season 2, Sergio Merino, who is the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT joins us to discuss his journey, how has approached reflection throughout his time in the strength and conditioning industry, and the methods he uses to continue to push himself personally and professionally. https://youtu.be/fgFb80Aonuw E100: Sergio Merino Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance is built for strength and conditioning environments that need equipment which holds up under daily use. The current page highlights In our 100th episode, and the start of season 2, Sergio…
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
E073 - Sal Alosi (Owner / Head Coach at Fortitude Gym)
E073 – Sal Alosi (Owner / Head Coach at Fortitude Gym) Program Building & OperationsStrength Coach Podcast

E073 – Sal Alosi (Owner / Head Coach at Fortitude Gym)

Sal Alosi, who is the Owner and Head Coach at Fortitude Gym in Chandler, Arizona joins us to discuss the specific successes and failures he experienced throughout his journey as an intern, to an NFL Head Strength Coach. He also dives deep into navigating administrators in the interview process, and his thoughts on the current state of industry.   https://youtu.be/kdBjvj08wtI  
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E065 - Robert Schmidt (Monsignor Farrell High School)
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Samson Strength Coach Collective: E065 – Robert Schmidt (Monsignor Farrell High School)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVhgXJ10m7Q&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=62 In this episode, I catch up with long-time friend Robert Schmidt, who is now the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance & Student Wellness at Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island. Rob and I interned at The University of Alabama together, and he has since taken a trip through the peaks and valleys of Strength and Conditioning prior to landing his current role. Rob discusses the type of value he can have on high school athletes, and demonstrates the creativity and flexibility he has as a coach by still being able to provide his players with a quality…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E056 - Sean Conaty (Oregon State University)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E056 – Sean Conaty (Oregon State University) Program Building & OperationsStrength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E056 – Sean Conaty (Oregon State University)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V8WAXE7o9s&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=53 In this episode, Sean Conaty, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Oregon State Men's Basketball takes us through the various challenges involved with taking on director roles in strength and conditioning, the balance of respecting the thoughts of those who came before you while implementing your own vision, and how coaches can continue to set themselves up for elevated administrative roles in the future.
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