Big Time Strength Podcast

Michael Reese is in his fourth year as the Director of Athletic Performance and his eighth year overall within Lindenwood’s Athletic Performance department. Reese works primarily with Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Soccer, and Men's Golf. Prior to being named Director, he served as an assistant softball and strength and conditioning coach and as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for Lindenwood before that. His other coaching experience includes stints with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Benedictine University at Springfield, Truman State University, and EXOS in Phoenix, AZ. Reese received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Truman State University and a Master of Science in Human Performance from Lindenwood. 

Coach Reese Contact Information 

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @LU_Strength or @michaelreese89
Instagram: lindenwoodstrength or michaelreese89

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


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Lee Weber is a 19 year veteran strength and speed coach, head football coach, and track coach in the state of Kansas. He is currently in his 2nd year as the head strength and speed coach, head football coach, assistant track coach at Rose Hill High School in Rose Hill, KS. He previously served as the head football coach, head track coach, gifted instructor, and physical educator for Wamego High School. Weber's other stops as a head football coach and strength and speed instructor include Council Grove, Mission Valley, and Plainville High Schools all in Kansas. Weber has a Bachelor's in Physical Education from Fort Hays State University with a double emphasis in K-12 Teaching/Coaching and Sports and Recreation Management. He is certified to teach Physical Education, Health, and Driver's Education. Weber also has his Master's in Educational Administration also from Fort Hays State University. Weber is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Weber is a former captain of the Fort Hays State football team and played in the National Championship for the Garden City Community College Broncbusters in 1997. Weber is a member of the NHSSCA serving as the NHSSCA-KS State Director and serves on the NHSSCA Career Development Sub-Committee. Weber also is a regular contributor to the TeamBuildr blog and has given multiple presentations on the football coaching and strength clinic circuit.

Coach Weber Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @coachlaw71

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.

In this episode, Coach Rosier discusses a new project he is working on to bring nutrition, behavior, and leadership content to his student-athletes at William Jewell College.

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.

Coach Gle has taught life science, physical science, environmental science, science nutrition and physical education. He is also the strength and conditioning coach as well as coaching football, basketball and track. He implements and directs the strength program during the school year and summers.

Doug Gle’s undergrad was from Hope College in kinesiology and exercise science and then later got a masters from Western Michigan University with an MA in kinesiology and exercise science. He has coached at the University of Northern Iowa, Western Michigan University, and Eastern Michigan University. He is NSCA certified, and also USA weightlifting certified since 1996 and 1998 respectively.

Coach Gle Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @trojanstrength

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.

Jon Haugen is in his second year as Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance and the Student Experience, and seventh year overall at WPU.

Haugen, who received his Master's of Business Leadership degree from William Penn in 2011, returned to the University in 2013.

Prior to returning, he was the owner of Warrior Performance Gym in Adrian, Michigan. Haugen trained athletes of all ages and skill levels--from middle school students all the way up to professional athletes.

Prior to owning his own business, Haugen was the Director of Sports Performance for Sterling Centre of Sports Performance in 2011.

Haugen also has experience as a Graduate Assistant at William Penn, a Minor League Strength Coach with the Detroit Tigers, and internships at both Drake University and Central College.

Coach Haugen Contact Information 

Email – [email protected]

Twitter – @haugenj_wpu or @WmPennStrength

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.

On this episode of the Big Time Strength Podcast, Coach Rosier discusses the book, "Switch" by Dan and Chip Heath, and how the principles of change relate to strength and conditioning. 

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.

Coach Amanda Berg is in her 13th year as Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dassel-Cokato High School. She is a Physical Education teacher with various strength and conditioning and PE Classes. She runs the training programs for athletics as well as off-season and non-athletes in grades 7-12. She has a well established youth “Charge Up” program for students grades 2-6. Coach Berg is an Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran who served in the Wisconsin National Guard as a Truck Driver and Fitness Assessment Coordinator. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a degree in Health and Human Performance where she also played softball for 4 years and was an active member of the strength staff. She hold a Master’s of Science degree in Physical Education: Coaching of Sport from Southwest Minnesota State University. Coach Berg is married with three kids ages 12,10, and 8.

Coach Berg Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @ChargerTough

Instagram: chargertough

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.

William Fly, MA, USAW

• North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville, NC
• Resides in Denver, NC
• Married to Shani Lynn Fly
• Born in Suffolk, Virginia.
• High School: King’s Fork High School (Suffolk, VA) Class of 2008
• • Played football all 4 years
• College: Greensboro College (Greensboro, NC) Class of 2012
• • Played football all 4 years
  • B.S in Physical Education
• Post-Graduate: Concordia University-Irvine (Irvine, CA) (ONLINE)
• • Masters in Coaching & Athletic Administration

• Teaching Experience:
• North Mecklenburg High School, Strength & Conditioning Coach, (June ‘17- Current)
• • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (Huntersville, NC)
• 9th Grade Academy, 9th Grade Strength Coordinator.  (Aug. ‘16-June ‘17)
• • Richmond County Schools (Hamlet, NC)
• Washington Street Elementary School, K-5 Physical Education Specialist.  (Aug. ‘12- July ‘16)
• • Richmond County Schools (Rockingham, NC)

• Other Duties/Responsibilities:
• Varsity Offensive Line Coach/JV Head Coach/JV Offensive Coordinator/HUDL Coordinator at North Mecklenburg High School (June’17-Current)
• JV Head Coach/JV Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach/HUDL Coordinator at Richmond Senior High School (Aug. ‘12- June ‘17)

Coach Fly Contact Information

Email: [email protected], [email protected] 

Twitter: @NMVikingS_C, @FlyCoach_68

Instagram: nmviking_strength, flycoach_68

Facebook:  facebook.com/william.fly.68, North Mecklenburg Viking Strength & Conditioning

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.

Josh Wildeman is currently a full-time instructor in the Kinesiology and Sport Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He also serves as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the USI Athletic Department. In this role he oversees the program design and implementation of strength conditioning for all athletic programs and directly conducts the training for a number of the teams, including the 2018 Division II National Champion USI Softball team and 2019 Men's Basketball Division II Final Four team. Prior to coming to USI, he was an Advanced Physical Education Teacher and the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Castle High School for eight years. During his tenure at Castle High School, the strength and conditioning program was awarded the NSCA Strength of America Award from 2012-2014. In 2014, he was a finalist for the NSCA High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award. Josh is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC). He is also certified by USA Weightlifting as a Level 1 Sports Performance Coach and by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Personal Trainer. Josh has been published in the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal and the International Athletic Administration Magazine and is a two-time speaker for the NSCA Indiana State Clinic. He received a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from Indiana University in 2007 and a Master’s of Arts in Physical Education (Coaching Specialization) from Ball State University in 2010.

Coach Wildeman Contact Info

Email: [email protected]

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


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Joe Aratari is a strength & conditioning coach located in Rochester, NY. Joe is currently one of the coaches and managers at Next Level Strength & Conditioning as well as the head coach at Penfield High School. In addition to that, Joe also does some part-time work with some local collegiate programs. Joe is also the NYS Director of HS S&C through the NHSSCA. As a former collegiate athlete, and working both in the private, high school and collegiate level, he is able to gain insight on how to better serve athletes in the team and small group settings. Joe primarily focuses on hockey, soccer and lacrosse development. Outside of training, Joe loves to read, watch his athletes compete, and play with his puppy, Tucker.

Coach Aratari Contact Information

Twitter: @JoeAratari

Instagram: JoeAratari

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/field-experience-intro/id1486187681?i=1000455900398

"Crush Cancer!" and the #REPSFORRILEY Challenge

- 67 workouts, 67 days in a row

- Follow Gage Rosier on instagram (g.rosier) or twitter (gdrosier) for the workout schedule

- Buy your copy of "Crush Cancer!" today if you want to participate!

BUY THE EBOOK NOW - crushcancerbook.com 

TeamBuildr

Thank you TeamBuildr for sponsoring today's episode. Teambuildr is the leading software for high schools and colleges by providing coaches the ability to write programs online, generate over 13 reports and even train athletes remotely for side-income.

Right now, if you sign up with code BigTime, you will receive a free APRE programming template which works automatically within TeamBuildr. No more spreadsheets and workout cards to track training maxes that change day by day. Automate your programming without outsourcing your programming with TeamBuildr."

af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Power Lift

Power Lift is the leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty strength training equipment for Collegiate and High School athletic performance centers around the world. Power Lift brings over 20 years of experience to the strength and conditioning world. All products are manufactured in their state of the art manufacturing facility in Jefferson, IA.  Power Lift is proud to support all coaches making it the Big Time where they are at.

Mike Richardson - [email protected]

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength


Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.