Big Time Strength Podcast

John Hammersmith became the first-ever full-time Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University prior to the 2017-18 season.

Hammersmith joined the FSU program and coordinates strength and conditioning duties for 15 of the school's 17 varsity programs under Coordinator of Athletic Performance Dave Cencer's direction on a full-time basis. He played collegiate football in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) at the University of Findlay and spent two years as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning coach at the University of Central Missouri following two years in a similar role at NCAA Division I Bowling Green State. Most recently, he had served since May 2017 as a professional strength and conditioning intern with the University of Notre Dame football program.

Coach Hammersmith Contact Info

Email - [email protected]

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."

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Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information and to receive free samples sent to your school!

Derek Walters - [email protected], IG - on_athletics

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


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Preston Pedersen goes over some of the things that he thinks through as he gets ready for a new school year. 

Coach Pedersen Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @CoachPedersenMV Instagram: @mvmustangstrength Website: MVStrength.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

 

Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information and to receive free samples sent to your school!

Derek Walters - [email protected], IG - on_athletics

 

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


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Current Title: Anamosa High School since 2017 - Head Football Coach, Head Strength and Speed Coach. I also teach a health class and have a leadership and character development class.

 

Previous Jobs: 

Wahlert Catholic High School 2016-2017 Head Strength and Speed Coach and Defensive Coordinator

North Cedar High School 2013 - 2016 Head Strength Coach. Defensive Coordinator. In 2015-2016 I served as AD, Dean of Students, Head Football and Head of Strength and Speed. 

Marietta High School in Marietta, Ohio. 2011 - 2013. Head Strength coach, Associate Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Cornell College, 2009 - 2011. Assistant Football and Strength, Co-Defensive Coordinator

University Of Dubuque, 2008 - Graduate Assistant Football Coach

Cornell College 2006-2008 - Assistant Football Coach

 

Coach Stanton Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @CoachStanton20

 

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

 

Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information and to receive free samples sent to your school!

Derek Walters - [email protected], IG - on_athletics

 

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


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BIG TIME STRENGTH FAMILY! I'm asking for your help!

My cousin, a young aspiring strength coach, has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. He had just begun his first strength and conditioning internship before his diagnoses earlier this month. 

I am putting together a "Crush Cancer" ebook that is a compilation of "workouts of the day" submitted from the top strength and conditioning professionals in the country (that's you)! This ebook will be sold with 100% of profits going towards my cousin's medical expenses and an additional cancer organization to be named later. 

If you'd like to be a part of this cause, I need three things from you. 

1. "Crush Cancer" Workout of the Day - can literally be anything you want

2. Name of a person you know who has battled cancer who you'd like to dedicate your workout to

3. A few sentences about your person or words of inspiration 

Please send your submission to [email protected] by FRIDAY, JULY 26TH!

If you choose to participate you will receive a copy of the book once finished. 

Once the time comes to sell the book, I'll be asking all of you to support this cause by purchasing and spreading the word to everyone you know!

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

Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information and to receive free samples sent to your school!

Derek Walters - [email protected], IG - on_athletics

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


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James Prendergast is in his tenth year on the strength and conditioning staff and his third as head strength and conditioning coach at Hofstra University in 2019-20. He previously served as associate head strength and conditioning coach at Hofstra from 2014-17.

Prendergast has worked with the men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, baseball, volleyball and wrestling teams during his tenure at Hofstra. He currently works with the Pride men's lacrosse, men's basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams.

In his day-to-day work with the Pride teams, Prendergast administers drills for speed, agility and flexibility in addition to instructing the student-athletes on proper technique and form during weight training.

A NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach as well as a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Prendergast is also certified by USA Weightlifting and is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Associations. He also holds American Red Cross CPR and AED certification. 

Coach Prendergast Contact Information 

Email - [email protected]

Twitter and Instagram - coach_weights

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

Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information and to receive free samples sent to your school!

Derek Walters - [email protected], IG - on_athletics

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


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John Garrish has been the strength and conditioning coordinator at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida since 2014. He honed his skills during internships at the University of North Texas and Rutgers University. Coach Garrish is regional director (Southeast) for the National High School Strength Coaches Association.

Coach Garrish Contact Information 

Email - [email protected]

Twitter - @John_Garrish

Instagram - coach_garrish

 

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

 

Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information and to receive free samples sent to your school!

Derek Walters - [email protected], IG - on_athletics

 

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


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As the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Emory & Henry College, Mike Caro oversees the performance training programs of 22 varsity teams and three club teams. In addition he supervises one assistant and several academic interns and student-coaches. Mike also serves as the Chair of the NSCA’s College Coaches Special Interest Group. When not training athletes, he manages the campus fitness center and its staff of over 22 student workers, and runs the strength and conditioning internship program.

Prior to coming to Emory & Henry College, Caro spent several years coaching athletes from youth to professional levels and from Division I to NAIA. He received his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Systems from Siena Heights University, where he had a successful track and field career, culminating with a university record and a finish as the 2003 National Champion in the Hammer Throw. Caro was inducted into the Siena Heights University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. Before coming to Emory & Henry College, Mike started the strength and conditioning department at Transylvania University as the first ever Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Previous to that, Mike had stops at the University of Michigan, Portland State University, and the University of La Verne.

Coach Caro Contact Information 

Email - [email protected]

Twitter - @CoachMikeCaro

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

Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information and to receive free samples sent to your school!

Derek Walters - [email protected], IG - on_athletics

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


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Coach Ayers just completed his second year the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Webber International University. Coach Ayers is directly responsible for the program design and implementation of football and softball, while also overseeing implementation with all other WIU sports teams and leading the Webber Strength & Conditioning department's nationally recognized mentorship program.

Prior to Webber, Coach Ayers served as the first ever Head Athletic Performance Coach at Lawrence University, an Assistant Strength Coach at Webber, and completed internships at Bethune-Cookman and Anderson University. Coach Ayers is CSCS, SCCC, and USAW L1 certified and graduated from Anderson University with a BS in Exercise Science in 2014. 

Coach Ayers Contact Information

Twitter: CoachAyers_CSCS

Instagram: WebberStrengthStaff

Email: [email protected]

Office Phone: 863-638-1431

TeamBuildr

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

Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information and to receive free samples sent to your school!

Derek Walters - [email protected]

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


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Coach Matt Orton

Performance Physical Education Teacher / Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Cedar Rapids Jefferson HS - (2011-2019) Head Wrestling Coach (2011-2017)

Performance Physical Education Teacher/ Strength and Conditioning Specialist Iowa City West - (2004 - 2011) Asst. Wrestling Coach

PE Teacher/ Asst. Wrestling Coach

St. Charles West (MO) - (1997 - 2004)

College Career: Southwest Missouri State (1990-1994)Wrestling (DI National Qualifier 1994)

College - I had a tremendous S&C coach in Kirk Woolfolk (now at Naval Academy).

I have always trained on my own and had a desire to teach/ coach sport performance, strength and conditioning. I was given the opportunity to teach an advanced weights course at Iowa City West in 2004 and everything blossomed from there.

 

Coach Orton Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhawkfitness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhawkfitness

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jhawkfitness

 

TeamBuildr

Thank you to TeamBuildr for sponsoring this 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.

 

***SPECIAL OFFER***

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.

 

Reminder that this is the link for anyone signing up for TeamBuildr on your website: af.tbldr.co/BigTime

 

 

Optimum Nutrition Athletics

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information. [email protected]

 

Big Time Strength Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BigTime_SC
Instagram: bigtimestrength
Website: BigTimeStrength.com

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This week Coach Rosier dives into a SWOT Analysis on William Jewell College Strength and Conditioning. SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) is a great tool to evaluate the state of your program and where you can get better. Please reach out to Coach Rosier or Coach Pedersen if you have any ideas on how you evaluate your program yearly!

TeamBuildr

Thank you to TeamBuildr for sponsoring this episode. TeamBuildr provides strength and conditioning software to athletics programs around the country.  Whether your write your own programs or want access to over 100 templates, TeamBuildr can make your program more efficient, more accountable and smarter when it comes to measuring your team’s effort in the weight room.

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  - In-season and off-season football (lifting and speed)
  - General Athlete Development Program (3x 12-week phases)
  - Gameday CNS Prep Session

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Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Derek Walters, Director, for more information. [email protected]

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


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