military performance

S03|E243 Strength Built to Last with Jerry Simmons | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, 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 Kansas to elite programs like Clemson, USC, the New England Patriots, and now Special Forces at Fort Bragg, Jerry reflects on mentorship, work ethic, and the lasting impact of Samson Equipment as it celebrates 50 years.
June 23, 2026
S02|E227 Creating Internship Pipelines in Tactical S&C with Mark Christiani | Samson Strength Coach Collective Strength Coach PodcastTactical, 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 his journey from military service to coaching—and why creating internship pipelines must become a priority in the tactical field. Mark explains how structure and adaptability help shape effective coaching, the Army’s growing demand for qualified strength coaches, and the crucial role of nutrition, education, and mentorship in developing the next generation of tactical professionals.
June 17, 2026
S02-E207 Elite Athlete Nutrition with Jessica Isaacs Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

S02-E207 Elite Athlete Nutrition with Jessica Isaacs

On the latest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, elite athlete sports dietitian Jessica Isaacs joins us to talk about performance nutrition, using empowering food language, and how coaches can better adapt to the modern athlete. She dives into the role of trust in athlete-dietitian relationships and why clear, honest education is more vital than ever in a world full of nutrition noise and social media misinformation.
June 17, 2026
E095: Justin Kuehn (Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach) Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

E095: Justin Kuehn (Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Justin Kuehn, Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach at JBLM (Joint-Base Lewis McChord) joins us to do a deep-dive into the new and developing industry of Tactical Strength and Conditioning. Justin gives incredible insight into the obstacles he has had to overcome, the operation itself, the comparisons to collegiate strength and conditioning, the progress he has been able to make and what having an impact in the military actually means. This podcast was a phenomenal one, and Justin is as transparent as it comes when speaking about his journey, and what to expect in the world of Tactical S&C in regards…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 050 – Jared Renyer Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 050 – Jared Renyer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKbWOtXcFto DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD, the United States Army or Reef Systems Corporation. Coach Jared Renyer shares his journey to Ft.Riley, coaching philosophy and moves the tactical strength and conditioning community is making with Jake Labhart. Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 050 – Jared Renyer is built for strength and conditioning environments that need equipment which holds up under daily use. The current page highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKbWOtXcFto DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD,…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 046 – Tom Palumbo (AFSOC HQ) Strength Coach PodcastTactical, Military & Public Safety

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 046 – Tom Palumbo (AFSOC HQ)

https://youtu.be/dpNOnrDEQUY **DISCLAIMER** The views and opinions expressed in this interview are not that of the United States Government, the DoD, or the United States Air Force". Dive in with coach Palumbo as he covers his journey to AFSOC HQ, and his coaching philosophy. His knowledge and wisdom of the field have set him up for success at every stop he has had. Hosted by Justin Schwind  
June 17, 2026