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S03|E248 Life of an International Strength Coach with Nico Scharinger Career Development & MentorshipStrength Coach Podcast

S03|E248 Life of an International Strength Coach with Nico Scharinger

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Nico Scharinger shares his journey from playing soccer in Europe to becoming a coaching assistant at Florida State. He discusses the differences between European and American strength and conditioning systems, navigating the visa process as an international coach, and why adaptability is essential for building a successful coaching career.
June 17, 2026
S02|E217 Building Professionalism As A Coach with Wakeman Chemell Career Development & MentorshipStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E217 Building Professionalism As A Coach with Wakeman Chemell

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew talks with Wakeman Chemell, a graduate assistant at Dallas Baptist University. From conquering anxiety to diving into internships, Wakeman shares his journey from soccer to strength and conditioning. He highlights the value of setting intentional goals, fostering athlete trust, and the everyday actions that define what it means to be a professional.
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 045 – Tim McClellan (Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club) Strength Coach PodcastLeadership, Culture & Communication

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 045 – Tim McClellan (Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club)

https://youtu.be/4YIsw4kXWi4 Tim McClellan has paved the way and laid a great foundation for our industry. Having coached athletes at every level Coach McClellan has seen it all. His leadership and love for high performance has allowed him to continue perfecting his craft to this day. He sits down with Justin Schwind and Darius Ducre to cover his journey.
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 041 – Joe Sawicki (Shattuck St.Mary’s School) Strength Coach PodcastFacilities, Equipment & Weight Rooms

Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 041 – Joe Sawicki (Shattuck St.Mary’s School)

https://youtu.be/Goeanw7AL9g Joe Sawicki, Director of Sport Medicine, for Shattuck St.Mary's School sits down with Anthony Grasso to discuss his journey and philosophy up til now. Sawicki serves as Shattuck St. Mary's High Performance Director (Hockey, Soccer, Figure Skating, and Golf). Samson Strength Coach Collective: Episode 041 – Joe Sawicki (Shattuck St.Mary’s School) is built for strength and conditioning environments that need equipment which holds up under daily use. The current page highlights https://youtu.be/Goeanw7AL9g Joe Sawicki, Director of Sport Medicine, for Shattuck St.Mary's School sits down with Anthony Grasso to discuss his journey and philosophy up til now. Sawicki serves as…
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 020 | Darien Pyka Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective Episode 020 | Darien Pyka

We finish up the month of August and our highlight of female leaders within the strength & conditioning industry with Darien Pyka! Coach Pyka is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Southern California and a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. She shares why she has such a passion for strength & conditioning and how being a walk-on for Loyola Marymount Women's Soccer drove that passion!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRpJoHmS7YM
June 17, 2026