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S02|E235 Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E235 Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn | Samson Strength Coach Collective Career Development & MentorshipStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E235 Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Peter Kenn, Director of Olympic Sports at SMU, to explore why coaches should embrace being wrong. Peter walks through his evolution from student-athlete to strength coach, the critical role early internships played in his development, and the core principles that guide his coaching today. He also shares insights into building SMU’s Olympic sports department, fostering shared ownership within teams, and developing an adaptable coaching philosophy grounded in learning and humility.
June 17, 2026
S02|E234 The Illusion of Choice with Lilly Simon | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E234 The Illusion of Choice with Lilly Simon | Samson Strength Coach Collective Career Development & MentorshipStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E234 The Illusion of Choice with Lilly Simon | Samson Strength Coach Collective

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we explore “The Illusion of Choice” with Lilly Simon, Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance at the University of North Carolina. Lilly reflects on how her background as a lacrosse player led her into strength and conditioning and why the smallest, often unnoticed decisions can have the biggest impact on a career. She shares how aligning choices with personal values and goals—sometimes without realizing it—has shaped her rapid growth in the field.
June 17, 2026
S02|E230 Embracing Adversity with Liane Blyn | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E230 Embracing Adversity with Liane Blyn | Samson Strength Coach Collective Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength 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 Olympic Sports at Arizona State University. Liane discusses her path in strength and conditioning, how the field has evolved, and the unique challenges she’s faced as a female leader in a male-dominated profession. She dives into the importance of building connections, fostering accountability, and embracing adversity as a tool for both personal and athletic growth.
June 17, 2026
S02-E210 Experiences in Strength and Conditioning with Keegan Smith
S02-E210 Experiences in Strength and Conditioning with Keegan Smith Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

S02-E210 Experiences in Strength and Conditioning with Keegan Smith

On this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Keegan Smith, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Georgia Southern, joins us to discuss his path from Alabama football to coaching Olympic sports. Keegan dives into lessons learned from championship culture, relationship-building, and how his coaching style prioritizes the athlete experience. With practical advice for young coaches and reflections on the emotional side of the job, this episode is full of takeaways for those working in strength and conditioning.
June 17, 2026
E087: Shannon Phillips (Assistant Strength and Conditioning)
E087: Shannon Phillips (Assistant Strength and Conditioning) Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

E087: Shannon Phillips (Assistant Strength and Conditioning)

Shannon Phillips, now the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Georgia Southern University, joins us to speak about her experiences in the world of strength and conditioning, and how they have shaped her into the person she is today, personally and professionally!
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 019 | Kelly Murphy
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 019 | Kelly Murphy Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 019 | Kelly Murphy

Anthony Grasso sits down with Coach Kelly Murphy in this edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective. Coach Murphy is the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Virginia Tech University and is certified through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association as well as the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Coach Kelly is also a Registered Dietitian which was her primary field before becoming a strength & conditioning coach.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLfD-AIhpfU&t=58s
June 17, 2026