faith and character

S03|E261 Redefining Tough in the Weight Room | Andy Holmes
S03|E261 Redefining Tough in the Weight Room | Andy Holmes Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

S03|E261 Redefining Tough in the Weight Room | Andy Holmes

Most coaches teach toughness. Few stop to define it. Andy Holmes, Business Development Manager for the Americas at Informed Sport and Informed Choice and Strength Chaplain at Ottawa University, makes the case that the easy way out is fighting and drinking. Doing the hard thing is what being tough actually looks like. In this episode he brings that framework into a weight room of 150 to 200 football players, covers the real risk of untested supplements and NIL deals, and shares what it means to coach athletes beyond the game they play.
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|E229 Balancing Therapy and Coaching with Ant Blubello | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E229 Balancing Therapy and Coaching with Ant Blubello | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02|E229 Balancing Therapy and Coaching with Ant Blubello | Samson Strength Coach Collective

On this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with physical therapist and strength coach Ant Blubello to explore his path from being an overweight kid to becoming a respected leader in fitness and rehab. Ant opens up about faith, self-worth, and the art of balancing the emotional and physical sides of coaching. From understanding healing timelines to fostering athlete relationships, this episode highlights how personal growth and empathy shape effective coaching.
June 17, 2026
S2 E204: Developing Team Culture in a High School Setting with David Neill
S2 E204: Developing Team Culture in a High School Setting with David Neill Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

S2 E204: Developing Team Culture in a High School Setting with David Neill

In this episode, David Neill, Director of Sports Performance at Liberty Christian School, shares how aligning with a head coach’s vision, building team culture, and developing leadership in athletes drives long-term success. He unpacks how real character is revealed under fatigue and why strong relationships are the foundation of effective coaching.
June 17, 2026