basketball performance

S03|E251 The Hardest Worker in the Room | Harlee Heath
S03|E251 The Hardest Worker in the Room | Harlee Heath Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

S03|E251 The Hardest Worker in the Room | Harlee Heath

Harlee Heath did not know strength and conditioning was a career until her sophomore year of college. A few years later she is finishing her second year as a GA at Western Kentucky University, coaching cheer, dance, and basketball — and she has learned more in those two years than most coaches learn in a decade.
June 17, 2026
S02|E233 Filling Roles to See Team Success with Justin McKenna | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E233 Filling Roles to See Team Success with Justin McKenna | Samson Strength Coach Collective Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E233 Filling Roles to See Team Success with Justin McKenna | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Justin McKenna, Director of Basketball Performance at Bucknell University. Justin shares his unique path into strength and conditioning, the many hats performance coaches must wear, and how giving athletes autonomy leads to better engagement and outcomes. From nutrition strategies to communication, Justin offers insight into what it takes to elevate basketball performance in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
June 17, 2026
S02|E222 Coaching Evolved with Dave Nedbalek | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E222 Coaching Evolved with Dave Nedbalek | Samson Strength Coach Collective Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E222 Coaching Evolved with Dave Nedbalek | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Dave Nedbalek, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Grace Community School. Dave opens up about his transition from college to high school coaching, the challenges of keeping today’s athletes motivated, and the role of family and community in athletic development. From the dangers of early specialization to the value of controlled chaos in practice, this episode is packed with insights for coaches at every level.
June 17, 2026
E111: Nicole Jimenez (Head Strength Coach)
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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
Episode 099: Terrance McClellan (Assistant Strength Coach)
Episode 099: Terrance McClellan (Assistant Strength Coach) Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

Episode 099: Terrance McClellan (Assistant Strength Coach)

Terrance McLellan, who is a strength and conditioning coach for Atlanta Hawks basketball joins us to discuss the major takeaways he's had during his time navigating the field of strength and conditioning. Terrance speaks about the specific scenarios he's found himself in as an intern and GA leading into becoming a professional in the industry, and how he's been able to adjust in order to advance into a life in professional basketball. https://youtu.be/yYe9uHvipXI
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E059 - Amanda Kimball (University of Connecticut)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E059 – Amanda Kimball (University of Connecticut) Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E059 – Amanda Kimball (University of Connecticut)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz8c2HGveE&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=56 In this episode, Anthony sits down with Amanda Kimball, long-time UConn Women's Basketball Strength Coach to discuss how to navigate the challenges of stepping into a role surrounded by hall of fame coaches and potential WNBA players. After 6 National Championship and 14 Final Four appearances, Amanda takes us through her experiences and how her perspective is allowing her to make an impact as the new Director of Holistic and Reintegrative Sports Performance at The University of Connecticut. There will be a part II to this in which Amanda will provide us with more specific case studies surrounding her…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E056 - Sean Conaty (Oregon State University)
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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
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E053 - Alex Richard (DME Sports Academy)
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Samson Strength Coach Collective: E053 – Alex Richard (DME Sports Academy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATud8OFfWQ&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=50 Alex Richard, Director of Sport Performance at DME Academy in Daytona Beach, FL give us his thoughts on the "5-10%" lens he sees physical preparation through for team-sport athletes. In this basketball-centered conversation, Alex and Anthony cover how he uses vertical integration through specific categories to prepare his athletes, the high/low model, in addition to the methods he employs to create synergy between what is taking place on the court and in the weight room. Lastly, we attempt to provide analysis and solutions to get you from that "5-10%" impact to "15-20%".
June 17, 2026