Big Time Strength Podcast

Coach Michael Doscher is in his 23rd year as the Head Speed, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Valdosta State University, a NCAA Division II institution. Doscher received his undergraduate degree from Springfield College and his master’s degree from Mississippi State University.

Doscher’s strength and conditioning career began as a student at Springfield College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness in May, 1992. He interned with the Boston College Strength and Conditioning staff while at Springfield before serving as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at UNLV from July 1992 through July 1993. He moved on to Mississippi State and received a Master of Sciences degree in Sports Administration in December 1995. While with MSU, he also served as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and helped the football program to the 1994 Peach Bowl. He began his stint with Valdosta State University in 1996, where he played a vital role in preparing four football national championship teams. 

Coach Doscher Contact Info

Email:[email protected]

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: 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, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength
Website: BigTimeStrength.com


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Coach Michael Doscher is in his 23rd year as the Head Speed, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Valdosta State University, a NCAA Division II institution. Doscher received his undergraduate degree from Springfield College and his master’s degree from Mississippi State University.

Doscher’s strength and conditioning career began as a student at Springfield College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness in May, 1992. He interned with the Boston College Strength and Conditioning staff while at Springfield before serving as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at UNLV from July 1992 through July 1993. He moved on to Mississippi State and received a Master of Sciences degree in Sports Administration in December 1995. While with MSU, he also served as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and helped the football program to the 1994 Peach Bowl. He began his stint with Valdosta State University in 1996, where he played a vital role in preparing four football national championship teams. 

Coach Doscher Contact Info

Email:[email protected]

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: 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, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength
Website: BigTimeStrength.com


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

Coach Jason Spray is the Director of Sports Performance at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tennessee. He formally was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at his alma mater Middle Tennessee State University. He is an NSCA Strength Coach of The Year recipient and featured on the NFL Network. CSCS, SCCC, USAW1, FMS, CFSC

In this episode we talk about where Coach has been, his transition to the high school level, some challenges that he has had to overcome, working with the mutli-sport student-athlete, how he makes the big time where he is at and much more.

Coach is really easy to talk to and has a wealth of information to share. I’m telling you, if you would like to talk shop with one of the best in the field reach out to Coach Spray. I really enjoyed this episode and can’t wait for you to check it out!

Coach Spray Contact Information:

Twitter: @jasonspray

Instagram: @jasonspray

TeamBuildr

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Optimum Nutrition

Athletes train hard to play at the highest level, and all that hard work raises the need for muscle recovery. Optimum Nutrition’s Athletic Program has industry leading products that can help.

Protein is key to muscle recovery and Gold Standard 100% Whey – the world’s best-selling whey protein powder – provides 24 grams of protein that mixes easily using just a glass and spoon. Gold Standard 100% Whey is made in Optimum Nutrition’s state-of-the-art facilities in Aurora, Illinois and is banned substance tested by Informed Choice.

Through Optimum Nutrition’s Athletic Program, you can also get PRO Gainer for athletes looking to become bigger, and ready to eat protein snacks including Protein Crisp Bars, Cake Bites, Protein Wafers and Protein Almonds.

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.

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

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, rate, leave a comment and share with other coaches!

Coach Jason Spray is the Director of Sports Performance at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tennessee. He formally was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at his alma mater Middle Tennessee State University. He is an NSCA Strength Coach of The Year recipient and featured on the NFL Network. CSCS, SCCC, USAW1, FMS, CFSC

In this episode we talk about where Coach has been, his transition to the high school level, some challenges that he has had to overcome, working with the mutli-sport student-athlete, how he makes the big time where he is at and much more.

Coach is really easy to talk to and has a wealth of information to share. I’m telling you, if you would like to talk shop with one of the best in the field reach out to Coach Spray. I really enjoyed this episode and can’t wait for you to check it out!

Coach Spray Contact Information:

Twitter: @jasonspray

Instagram: @jasonspray

TeamBuildr

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: af.tbldr.co/BigTime

Optimum Nutrition

Athletes train hard to play at the highest level, and all that hard work raises the need for muscle recovery. Optimum Nutrition’s Athletic Program has industry leading products that can help.

Protein is key to muscle recovery and Gold Standard 100% Whey – the world’s best-selling whey protein powder – provides 24 grams of protein that mixes easily using just a glass and spoon. Gold Standard 100% Whey is made in Optimum Nutrition’s state-of-the-art facilities in Aurora, Illinois and is banned substance tested by Informed Choice.

Through Optimum Nutrition’s Athletic Program, you can also get PRO Gainer for athletes looking to become bigger, and ready to eat protein snacks including Protein Crisp Bars, Cake Bites, Protein Wafers and Protein Almonds.

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.

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

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, rate, leave a comment and share with other coaches!

Ron Thomson begins his fifth season as the New Mexico Highlands strength and conditioning coach.

In 2015, Thomson was given the Masters Award in the College Strength and Conditioning field for 2015.
 
Thomson came to New Mexico Highlands with more than 30 years of experience in not only high school, but also at all levels of NCAA athletics. Before joining the athletic staff at Highlands, he was the strength and conditioning coach at NCAA Division-I UW-Milwaukee.
 
In Thomson's time as a strength coach, he has worked with 24 teams that have received NCAA postseason bids, 23 teams that have won conference championships (including indoor and outdoor track and field at Highlands in 2015), 11 teams that have received football bowl game invitations, trained nine individual Olympic athletes and worked with three teams that have won national championships. His resume includes positions with SMU in the midst of their heyday in football (1982-85), Marshall (1986-87), Boise State (1986-94) and Purdue (1999-2011).
 
He also served on the weightlifting staff at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Thomson has worked with the likes of Drew Brees (Super Bowl winning quarterback with the New Orleans Saints) and David Boudia (gold medal in diving in the 10-meter platform apparatus at the 2012 London Olympics).

Coach Thomson Contact Info

Email - [email protected]

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: 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, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength
Website: BigTimeStrength.com


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

Ron Thomson begins his fifth season as the New Mexico Highlands strength and conditioning coach.

In 2015, Thomson was given the Masters Award in the College Strength and Conditioning field for 2015.
 
Thomson came to New Mexico Highlands with more than 30 years of experience in not only high school, but also at all levels of NCAA athletics. Before joining the athletic staff at Highlands, he was the strength and conditioning coach at NCAA Division-I UW-Milwaukee.
 
In Thomson's time as a strength coach, he has worked with 24 teams that have received NCAA postseason bids, 23 teams that have won conference championships (including indoor and outdoor track and field at Highlands in 2015), 11 teams that have received football bowl game invitations, trained nine individual Olympic athletes and worked with three teams that have won national championships. His resume includes positions with SMU in the midst of their heyday in football (1982-85), Marshall (1986-87), Boise State (1986-94) and Purdue (1999-2011).
 
He also served on the weightlifting staff at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Thomson has worked with the likes of Drew Brees (Super Bowl winning quarterback with the New Orleans Saints) and David Boudia (gold medal in diving in the 10-meter platform apparatus at the 2012 London Olympics).

Coach Thomson Contact Info

Email - [email protected]

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: 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, @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: bigtimestrength, g.rosier, mvmustangstrength
Website: BigTimeStrength.com


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

Coach David Neill is the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. He has been serving in his current position for almost two years. Prior to Liberty, Coach Neill spent 2 seasons as an Assistant Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Texas, 3 seasons at the University of Cincinnati, and 1 season at Texas Tech. He began his coaching career at Texas Tech after playing there as a defensive and offensive lineman. Coach Neill played 3 years under Coach Leach and two years under Coach Tubberville.

In this episode we talk about Coach’s mission at his school, how he uses big moments to impact his athletes, how he uses Teambuildr and Critical Reload to make his program top notch, how he puts on strength clinics for his own coaches, and his programming methodologies. Coach Neill is doing an awesome job at Liberty Christian School in Texas and I really enjoyed talking to him about his program and I can’t wait for you to check it out!

Coach Neill Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @dneill62

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: af.tbldr.co/BigTime


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

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

Coach David Neill is the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. He has been serving in his current position for almost two years. Prior to Liberty, Coach Neill spent 2 seasons as an Assistant Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Texas, 3 seasons at the University of Cincinnati, and 1 season at Texas Tech. He began his coaching career at Texas Tech after playing there as a defensive and offensive lineman. Coach Neill played 3 years under Coach Leach and two years under Coach Tubberville.

In this episode we talk about Coach’s mission at his school, how he uses big moments to impact his athletes, how he uses Teambuildr and Critical Reload to make his program top notch, how he puts on strength clinics for his own coaches, and his programming methodologies. Coach Neill is doing an awesome job at Liberty Christian School in Texas and I really enjoyed talking to him about his program and I can’t wait for you to check it out!

Coach Neill Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @dneill62

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: af.tbldr.co/BigTime


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

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

Coach Joe Chiaramonte is the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Byron Center High School in Byron Center, MI. He also serves in the same capacity at the Center for Physical Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids, MI where he oversees several other High School Strength & Conditioning programs and their Strength Coaches. Coach is also the Head Athletic Trainer at Byron Center High School.

Coach Chiaramonte has a passion for High School Strength & Conditioning, and strives to deliver the best to his School District, Coaches and Student-Athletes. Coach is extremely blessed for the opportunity to be an advocate for High School Strength & Conditioning while developing a culture that all involved can be proud of. The safety, wellness and fitness of every athlete he coaches are what drives him to be the best coach he can be.

Joe is married to his wife Elizabeth and has two children: Rocco (5) and Dominic (2.5), and another boy on the way in May, 2019.

In this episode we talk about where Coach has been and how he has transitioned from an athletic trainer to a strength coach, an overview of his program, challenges of overseeing his high school and also other high schools, his injury rates improvements since implementing his strength program, and much more. I really enjoyed this episode and can’t wait for you to check it out!

Coach Chiaramonte Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @djatc10

Twitter: @JoeATCCSCS

Facebook: joe.chiaramonte

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: af.tbldr.co/BigTime


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

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

Coach Joe Chiaramonte is the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Byron Center High School in Byron Center, MI. He also serves in the same capacity at the Center for Physical Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids, MI where he oversees several other High School Strength & Conditioning programs and their Strength Coaches. Coach is also the Head Athletic Trainer at Byron Center High School.

Coach Chiaramonte has a passion for High School Strength & Conditioning, and strives to deliver the best to his School District, Coaches and Student-Athletes. Coach is extremely blessed for the opportunity to be an advocate for High School Strength & Conditioning while developing a culture that all involved can be proud of. The safety, wellness and fitness of every athlete he coaches are what drives him to be the best coach he can be.

Joe is married to his wife Elizabeth and has two children: Rocco (5) and Dominic (2.5), and another boy on the way in May, 2019.

In this episode we talk about where Coach has been and how he has transitioned from an athletic trainer to a strength coach, an overview of his program, challenges of overseeing his high school and also other high schools, his injury rates improvements since implementing his strength program, and much more. I really enjoyed this episode and can’t wait for you to check it out!

Coach Chiaramonte Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @djatc10

Twitter: @JoeATCCSCS

Facebook: joe.chiaramonte

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.

***SPECIAL OFFER***

Visit TeamBuildr.com and start a 14-day free trial and use promo code "BIGTIME" and receive the following complimentary templates:

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

Click this link and it will automatically populate the promo code: af.tbldr.co/BigTime


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

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