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S02|E231 Imposter Coach with Dave Downey | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E231 Imposter Coach with Dave Downey | Samson Strength Coach Collective Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E231 Imposter Coach with Dave Downey | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Dave Downey, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Brown University. Dave shares his journey from struggling through difficult internships to finding purpose in helping athletes and coaches navigate self-doubt. He opens up about his experiences with imposter syndrome, the importance of mental health in coaching, and his book Imposter Coach, which offers guidance for overcoming fear and building confidence in the strength and conditioning field.
June 17, 2026
S02|E220 The Future of Strength Coaching in College Athletics with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E220 The Future of Strength Coaching in College Athletics with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E220 The Future of Strength Coaching in College Athletics with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew breaks down the current and future state of strength and conditioning in college athletics. From NIL and revenue sharing to athlete safety and mental health, Connor shares his thoughts on how strength coaches can position themselves for long-term success and sustainability. This conversation challenges the profession to adapt, evolve, and elevate its standards to remain essential within athletic departments.
June 17, 2026
E094: Brianna Kanz (Assistant AD for Sport Performance)
E094: Brianna Kanz (Assistant AD for Sport Performance) Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

E094: Brianna Kanz (Assistant AD for Sport Performance)

Brianna had one of her former Stanford athlete's, Katie Meyer take her own life recently. The following link will take you to a place where you can read about the Katie's Save mission, and donate to a cause that is dedicated to helping student-athletes navigate the dynamics of campus life and the pressures that come from sport. Thank you for your help! In this episode, Brianna Kanz, Assistant AD for Sport Performance at Santa Clara hops on to talk shop and catch up with Ant! This episode is very much free-flowing, but also touches on topics related to her journey,…
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