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S03|E259 How Challenges Shape Us | Josh Poahway
S03|E259 How Challenges Shape Us | Josh Poahway Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength 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 coaches, and how personal struggles helped shape his leadership philosophy. From community impact to mentorship and program development, Josh shares lessons on creating meaningful relationships and developing young people beyond sports.
June 17, 2026
S02|E224 Adaptive Sport Strength and Conditioning with Abbey Phillipson | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E224 Adaptive Sport Strength and Conditioning with Abbey Phillipson | Samson Strength Coach Collective Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

S02|E224 Adaptive Sport Strength and Conditioning with Abbey Phillipson | Samson Strength Coach Collective

Adaptive sport is not about “inspiration”—it’s about inclusion, competition, and empowerment. In this episode, Abbey Phillipson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Adaptive Sport and Head ParaPowerlifting Coach at the University of Michigan, shares her journey, breaks down misconceptions, and explains why strength training is vital for athletes with disabilities.
June 17, 2026
S02-E213 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kacie Allison
S02-E213 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kacie Allison Career Development & MentorshipStrength 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 leads to growth. In this episode, Kacie walks us through her transformation from dual-sport athlete to confident strength coach, the impact of the pandemic on her career, and the role mentorship plays in shaping future coaches. Her insights on internships, self-reflection, and mental toughness offer guidance for anyone on the coaching path.
June 17, 2026
S02-E212 Teaching vs. Coaching with Charles Kenward
S02-E212 Teaching vs. Coaching with Charles Kenward Leadership, Culture & CommunicationStrength Coach Podcast

S02-E212 Teaching vs. Coaching with Charles Kenward

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we chat with Charles Kenward, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Incarnate Word University. Charles shares his insights on running an entire strength and conditioning program by himself, the differences between teaching and coaching, and building deep relationships with athletes. From trust with head coaches to fostering leadership in athletes, this conversation sheds light on the heart of true coaching.
June 17, 2026
S02-E208 Unbreakable Athletics with Jim Beebe
S02-E208 Unbreakable Athletics with Jim Beebe Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

S02-E208 Unbreakable Athletics with Jim Beebe

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Jim Beebe—owner of Unbreakable Athletics and founder of the Athlete Builder. Jim walks us through how one moment with his son changed the course of his life, leading him to build a gym and coaching philosophy focused on mindset, nutrition, and life-long accountability. His story is a powerful reminder of how fitness can reshape not just bodies, but entire families and futures.
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E063 - Jason Hettler (IMG Academy)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E063 – Jason Hettler (IMG Academy) Athlete Development & PerformanceStrength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E063 – Jason Hettler (IMG Academy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFt4FHdhYnw&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=60 In this episode, Jason Hettler, Speed and Agility Coach at IMG Academy discusses with us his path through the world of sport performance, and how his time at the world-renowned Altis has shaped the way he approaches physical preparation with his athletes in his new role. Jason provides wisdom, and some analytical-thought towards specific methods of motor learning that he is using to enhance performance with athletes from a variety of sports at IMG.
June 17, 2026
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E061 – Quan Thompkins and Chauncey Scissum (UConn Football)
Samson Strength Coach Collective: E061 – Quan Thompkins and Chauncey Scissum (UConn Football) Health, Wellness, Nutrition & RecoveryStrength Coach Podcast

Samson Strength Coach Collective: E061 – Quan Thompkins and Chauncey Scissum (UConn Football)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIsf56J6JEU&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=58 In this powerful interview, two of UConn Football's Assistant Strength Coaches share their personal stories of overcoming adversity in sport performance, and life. Quan Thompkins and Chauncey Scissum take us through specific obstacles they have encountered, and how they've used these experiences to find success in coaching. Samson Strength Coach Collective: E061 – Quan Thompkins and Chauncey Scissum (UConn Football) 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=GIsf56J6JEU&list=PLxq_OWThB2iSscx30C1qEisoHmOQRJ5Fp&index=58 In this powerful interview, two of UConn Football's Assistant Strength Coaches share their personal stories of overcoming adversity…
June 17, 2026