injury and rehab

S03|E260 Finding Your Way Through Adversity | Gage Taylor
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S03|E260 Finding Your Way Through Adversity | Gage Taylor

Adversity often becomes the greatest teacher. In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Sports Performance Coach Gage Taylor shares how injuries, setbacks, and unexpected challenges shaped his coaching philosophy, strengthened his resilience, and helped him discover his purpose in sports performance.
June 19, 2026
S03|E240 The Evolution of Strength & Conditioning with Doug Briggs | Samson Strength Coach Collective
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S03|E240 The Evolution of Strength & Conditioning with Doug Briggs | Samson Strength Coach Collective

As part of the Samson 50 Year Legacy Series, Doug Briggs joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to reflect on decades of strength and conditioning history. From old-school intensity to modern training trends, Doug discusses how philosophy, culture, and equipment have evolved—and why the fundamentals still matter.
June 17, 2026
S02|E229 Balancing Therapy and Coaching with Ant Blubello | Samson Strength Coach Collective
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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
S02|E223 S&C Within the Fire Department with Alex Redshaw | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E223 S&C Within the Fire Department with Alex Redshaw | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02|E223 S&C Within the Fire Department with Alex Redshaw | Samson Strength Coach Collective

Firefighting is one of the most physically demanding professions, requiring more than just grit and bravery. In this episode, Connor Agnew sits down with Alex Redshaw, O2X Human Performance Program Manager for Arlington County Fire Department, to explore the vital role of strength and conditioning in firefighter health. Alex shares insights on sleep, nutrition, and injury prevention—highlighting how holistic wellness programs can help firefighters thrive throughout their careers and into retirement.
June 17, 2026
E104: Rob Rabena (Director of Strength and Conditioning)
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E104: Rob Rabena (Director of Strength and Conditioning)

In this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective, we have Rob Rabena on to give us his thoughts around creating a vision, how to articulate that vision in interviews, the qualities he looks for when interviewing candidates to work in a cohesive facility with Strength Coaches, PTs, etc., and we cover some of his research in baseball! Rob is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Ivy Physical Rehab and he really gives us some quality insight into what true collaboration looks like for the client, athlete, and coach. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/DuT5qz0_b3w
June 17, 2026
E054 - Bobby Smith (Reach Your Potential Training)
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E054 – Bobby Smith (Reach Your Potential Training)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSMVx8GdJVE&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=51 After four major surgeries (ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy, Tommy John surgery, and ankle reconstruction), Bobby Smith decided to take the same qualities that made him a competitive 3-sport athlete and establish a facility that would provide athletes with proper guidance to avoid such injuries. In this episode we cover "The Components of Training and Developing a Great Team" as Bobby takes us through how he establishes expectations in his gym, Reach Your Potential Training (RYPT) in Tinton Falls, NJ.
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 032 – Brendon Ziegler (CSU Bakersfield)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 032 – Brendon Ziegler (CSU Bakersfield) Strength Coach PodcastHealth, Wellness, Nutrition & Recovery

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 032 – Brendon Ziegler (CSU Bakersfield)

https://youtu.be/iAa5opIIJA4 This episode features Director of Sport Performance for CSU Bakersfield, Brendon Ziegler. Previously recorded early on in 2020, coach Ziegler sits down with Nate Barry to discuss his journey, the intangibles of coaching, and return to play protocols due to COVID 19 pandemic. Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 032 – Brendon Ziegler (CSU Bakersfield) is built for strength and conditioning environments that need equipment which holds up under daily use. The current page highlights https://youtu.be/iAa5opIIJA4 This episode features Director of Sport Performance for CSU Bakersfield, Brendon Ziegler. Previously recorded early on in 2020, coach Ziegler sits down with Nate…
June 17, 2026