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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
S02|E224 Adaptive Sport Strength and Conditioning with Abbey Phillipson | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E224 Adaptive Sport Strength and Conditioning with Abbey Phillipson | Samson Strength Coach Collective Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E224 Adaptive Sport Strength and Conditioning with Abbey Phillipson | Samson Strength Coach Collective

Adaptive sport is not about “inspiration”—it’s about inclusion, competition, and empowerment. In this episode, Abbey Phillipson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Adaptive Sport and Head ParaPowerlifting Coach at the University of Michigan, shares her journey, breaks down misconceptions, and explains why strength training is vital for athletes with disabilities.
June 17, 2026
S02-E209 Relationships Make the Career with Michael Tucker
S02-E209 Relationships Make the Career with Michael Tucker Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

S02-E209 Relationships Make the Career with Michael Tucker

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we’re joined by Michael Tucker of Liberty University. From internships to long-distance challenges and baseball’s deep stats, Tucker opens up about the journey that shaped him. With a strong focus on energy management and the critical role of relationship-building in coaching, he shares practical advice and personal reflections that resonate with strength coaches at every level.
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
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
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
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E064 - Rendrick Taylor (Middle Tennessee State University)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E064 – Rendrick Taylor (Middle Tennessee State University) Facilities, Equipment & Weight RoomsStrength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E064 – Rendrick Taylor (Middle Tennessee State University)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcZ6FBNGZ0Y&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=61 In this episode, we are joined by Rendrick Taylor who is an Assistant Strength Coach at Middle Tennessee State University. Rendrick coached and played at Clemson University, in addition to being an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Bucs. When his playing career was over, Rendrick decided to become a teacher, but slowly realized that his classroom had turned into a weight room, and being a strength coach was how he was going to provide value. Rendrick speaks about that transition, how to manage fatigue in baseball players, specific tests that can be used to evaluate how certain…
June 17, 2026