mentorship

Health, Wellness, Nutrition & Recovery Strength Coach Podcast

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…

MarketingJune 19, 2026

Leadership, Culture & Communication Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E259 How Challenges Shape Us | Josh Poahway

Josh Poahway joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss returning to Cache Public Schools, building trust with athletes and…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Leadership, Culture & Communication Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E256 Coaching Journey and Growth | Patrick Brooks

In this episode, Patrick Brooks, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with Arkansas State Women's Basketball, shares his growth from intern…

MarketingJuly 20, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E254 Hard Work and Discipline | Nick Raszeja

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Nick Raszeja dives into his path from aspiring athlete to Assistant…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E253 Learning the Most From Experiences | Mike B. Brown

Mike B. Brown, Director of Performance at Strength and Performance Training, shares how diverse experiences, mentorship, and intentional learning shaped…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

S03|E247 Mastering Growth Mindset with Leo Totten

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Leo Totten from Totten Training reflects on five decades in strength…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Tactical, Military & Public Safety

S03|E243 Strength Built to Last with Jerry Simmons | Samson Strength Coach Collective

Jerry Simmons’ journey through strength and conditioning is rooted in hard work, humility, and consistency. From a farm in Southwest…

MarketingJune 23, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Strength 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…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Facilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E238 Building from Scratch with Blaine Johnson | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode, we sit down with Blaine Johnson, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance at Rider University, to talk…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E230 Embracing Adversity with Liane Blyn | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Liane Blyn, Director of Sports Performance for…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Tactical, Military & Public Safety

S02|E227 Creating Internship Pipelines in Tactical S&C with Mark Christiani | Samson Strength Coach Collective

On this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, tactical strength and conditioning coach Mark Christiani joins us to discuss…

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Health, Wellness, Nutrition & Recovery Strength Coach Podcast

S02|E218 Taking Care of Yourself as a Coach with Jess Givens | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Jess Givens, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S02-E213 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kacie Allison

Kacie Allison, Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Bowling Green University, joins us to explore how leaving your comfort zone…

MarketingJune 17, 2026

Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S02-E205 Building a Strength & Conditioning Department with Dakota Wilson

Dakota Wilson, Director of Athletic Performance at Ouachita Baptist University, shares his journey from player to coach and the process…

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Health, Wellness, Nutrition & Recovery Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E203: Value Based Coaching with Blair Lloyd

In this episode, Blair Lloyd, Director of Training at Pure Performance, shares how values-based coaching, mentorship, and team culture shape…

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E200: Christian Hosley | Don’t Build The Well When You’re Thirsty

Building Stronger Athletes: Mentorship, Relationships, and Coaching Confidence with Christian Hosley

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Tactical, Military & Public Safety

S2 E199: Sam Daoust | Strength and Conditioning in Other Countries

Tactical Coaching and Cultural Development with Sam Daoust

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E197: Oliver Houston IV | What Got You Here Won’t Keep You Here

Building Culture & Balance: A Strength Coach’s Perspective with Oliver Houston IV

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E194: Anthony Cockrill | Disregarding Fear In Order to Succeed

The Strength Behind the Game: A Conversation with Anthony Cockrill

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Health, Wellness, Nutrition & Recovery Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E193: Ryan Berry | Learning From Your Graduate Assistantship

Building Trust & Coaching for Growth – A Conversation with Ryan Berry.

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E166: Merv Lumba | Making Hollywood Where You’re At

During the episode we discuss Merv’s GA experience, the importance of learning your athletes, and Merv’s personal fitness endeavors.

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

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Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E161: Alyssa Calvert | From Athlete to Coach

During the episode we discuss Alyssa’s Olympic weightlifting career, her inspiration to switch from athletic training to strength and conditioning,…

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Health, Wellness, Nutrition & Recovery Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E151: Nick LaRue | Mental Health in Strength and Conditioning

Nick LaRue discusses coaching challenges, overcoming language barriers, and the critical importance of mental health in Minor League Baseball's dynamic…

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E140: Daniel Roose (Director of Sports Performance for Men’s Basketball)

Lessons Learned

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E137: Seth Thomsen (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Rep Is Your Reputation

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Career Development & Mentorship Strength Coach Podcast

S2 E125: James Marchak (Graduate Student)

Life As A Young Strength Coach

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

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Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

E122: Patrick Brooks (Graduate Assistant)

On this episode of The Collective, we have Patrick Brooks as the guest. Patrick is currently a GA with University…

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

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Athlete Development & Performance Strength Coach Podcast

Episode 118: Danny Apodaca (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Making Mentors’ Philosophies Your Own

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

E084: Leo Totten (Totten Training Systems, LLC)

Leo Totten of Totten Training Systems shares his journey through weightlifting and his commitment to giving back to the sport.…

Virgil SheltonJuly 20, 2026

Health, Wellness, Nutrition & Recovery Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E066 Steve Georgio (Fordham University)

Steve Georgio, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fordham University, discusses establishing training and nutrition staples for athletes and meeting…

Virgil SheltonJuly 14, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Career Development & Mentorship

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 044 – Scott McLafferty (Colorado State University)

Coach McLafferty shares the value and experience of having great mentors in our industry! He sits down with Justin Schwind…

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Career Development & Mentorship

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 039 – Erich Anthony (University of Tulsa)

Erich Anthony of the University of Tulsa joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss mentorship, internship experiences, career growth,…

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Athlete Development & Performance

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 36 – Gary Calcagno (Oklahoma State University)

Gary Calcagno of Oklahoma State joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss football and wrestling performance, coaching experience, mentorship,…

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

Strength Coach Podcast Career Development & Mentorship

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 30: Nick O’Brien | Fresno State

Nick O'Brien joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss Fresno State strength and conditioning, multi-sport coaching, internship development, mentorship,…

Virgil SheltonJune 17, 2026

Program Building & Operations Strength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coaches Collective Episode 8 Don Decker

Coach Don Decker joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss New Mexico State sports performance, CSCCa leadership, mentorship, and…

Dexter WalkerJune 17, 2026

mentorship

S03|E260 Finding Your Way Through Adversity | Gage Taylor

S03|E259 How Challenges Shape Us | Josh Poahway

S03|E256 Coaching Journey and Growth | Patrick Brooks

S03|E254 Hard Work and Discipline | Nick Raszeja

S03|E253 Learning the Most From Experiences | Mike B. Brown

S03|E247 Mastering Growth Mindset with Leo Totten

S03|E243 Strength Built to Last with Jerry Simmons | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S03|E241 Building NBA Toughness with Bill Foran | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E238 Building from Scratch with Blaine Johnson | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E230 Embracing Adversity with Liane Blyn | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E227 Creating Internship Pipelines in Tactical S&C with Mark Christiani | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02|E218 Taking Care of Yourself as a Coach with Jess Givens | Samson Strength Coach Collective

S02-E213 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kacie Allison

S02-E205 Building a Strength & Conditioning Department with Dakota Wilson

S2 E203: Value Based Coaching with Blair Lloyd

S2 E200: Christian Hosley | Don’t Build The Well When You’re Thirsty

S2 E199: Sam Daoust | Strength and Conditioning in Other Countries

S2 E197: Oliver Houston IV | What Got You Here Won’t Keep You Here

S2 E194: Anthony Cockrill | Disregarding Fear In Order to Succeed

S2 E193: Ryan Berry | Learning From Your Graduate Assistantship

S2 E166: Merv Lumba | Making Hollywood Where You’re At

S2 E161: Alyssa Calvert | From Athlete to Coach

S2 E151: Nick LaRue | Mental Health in Strength and Conditioning

S2 E140: Daniel Roose (Director of Sports Performance for Men’s Basketball)

S2 E137: Seth Thomsen (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach)

S2 E125: James Marchak (Graduate Student)

E122: Patrick Brooks (Graduate Assistant)

Episode 118: Danny Apodaca (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach)

E084: Leo Totten (Totten Training Systems, LLC)

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E066 Steve Georgio (Fordham University)

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 044 – Scott McLafferty (Colorado State University)

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 039 – Erich Anthony (University of Tulsa)

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 36 – Gary Calcagno (Oklahoma State University)

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 30: Nick O’Brien | Fresno State

Samson Strength Coaches Collective Episode 8 Don Decker

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