buy-in

S02|E235 Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E235 Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn | Samson Strength Coach Collective Career Development & MentorshipStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E235 Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Peter Kenn, Director of Olympic Sports at SMU, to explore why coaches should embrace being wrong. Peter walks through his evolution from student-athlete to strength coach, the critical role early internships played in his development, and the core principles that guide his coaching today. He also shares insights into building SMU’s Olympic sports department, fostering shared ownership within teams, and developing an adaptable coaching philosophy grounded in learning and humility.
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-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-E205 Building a Strength & Conditioning Department with Dakota Wilson
S02-E205 Building a Strength & Conditioning Department with Dakota Wilson Program Building & OperationsStrength Coach Podcast

S02-E205 Building a Strength & Conditioning Department with Dakota Wilson

Dakota Wilson, Director of Athletic Performance at Ouachita Baptist University, shares his journey from player to coach and the process of building a strength and conditioning department from scratch. He discusses mentorship, coach buy-in, and the foundational training philosophy that drives his program.
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E057 - Amm Phrommavanh (Georgia State University)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E057 – Amm Phrommavanh (Georgia State University) Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E057 – Amm Phrommavanh (Georgia State University)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gPiaoi2cGs&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=54 Amm Phrommavanh brings his extensive exposure to high-level minds in the strength and conditioning industry to this weeks podcast. In this episode, Amm takes us through the specific relationship dynamics that he has developed with his sport coaches, how to create athlete buy-in for a strength coach who hasn't played the sport, in addition to the specific process he and his colleagues work through when trying to identifying the demands of the sport in order to create a preparation plan. Amm sheds light on what it truly means to "work backwards from the sport" in order to recreate the…
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