high school strength

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
S02|E219 Balancing Motherhood and Strength Coaching with Maggie Smith | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E219 Balancing Motherhood and Strength Coaching with Maggie Smith | Samson Strength Coach Collective Career Development & MentorshipStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E219 Balancing Motherhood and Strength Coaching with Maggie Smith | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew sits down with Maggie Smith, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northern Kentucky University. Maggie shares her inspiring path from personal training to collegiate athletics, all while raising two young children. From building athlete relationships to creating a positive weight room environment, Maggie opens up about the real-life challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood and coaching.
June 17, 2026
S02|E216 Building Relationships That Drive Results with Andrew Rafferty
S02|E216 Building Relationships That Drive Results with Andrew Rafferty Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

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
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
072 Brandon Sardine
E072 – Brandon Sardine (Performance Coach – Future) Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

E072 – Brandon Sardine (Performance Coach – Future)

In this episode, we are joined by Brandon Sardine who is a Performance Coach at Future. Brandon has a vast array of experiences at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Each of which have their own challenges! Brandon discussed these experiences, the dichotomy of the current state of the private and collegiate sectors, and the danger of playing the comparison game when it comes to your career vs. others! This episode bounces around and it's one of the more back-and-forth episodes we've had. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/mjHLgE9xSqY
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: E065 - Robert Schmidt (Monsignor Farrell High School)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E065 – Robert Schmidt (Monsignor Farrell High School) Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

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