Big Time Strength Podcast

Grant Darnell is in his third year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Wayne State College, a D2 school in Nebraska. Darnell is the first strength coach in school history and oversees the athletic development of all student athletes at WSC. Prior to WSC, Darnell was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Kent State University where he oversaw the men's and women's track and field programs while assisting with football and all Olympic sports in both weight rooms at KSU. Darnell was a graduate assistant at University of Louisiana Monroe where he was the head strength coach for the baseball, volleyball and beach volleyball programs while assisting with football and writing the training programs for quarterbacks and specialists. Prior to ULM, Darnell spent 8 months at Murray State University as a volunteer assistant where he assisted with all programs. Darnell is originally from Mount Sterling, Kentucky and played collegiate football at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky.

Coach Darnell Contact Info:

Email - [email protected]
Twitter - @KGD54
Instagram - @Darnellstrength 

TeamBuildr

Thank you to TeamBuildr for sponsoring this episode. TeamBuildr provides strength and conditioning software to athletics programs around the country.  Whether you 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.

Grant Darnell is in his third year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Wayne State College, a D2 school in Nebraska. Darnell is the first strength coach in school history and oversees the athletic development of all student athletes at WSC. Prior to WSC, Darnell was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Kent State University where he oversaw the men's and women's track and field programs while assisting with football and all Olympic sports in both weight rooms at KSU. Darnell was a graduate assistant at University of Louisiana Monroe where he was the head strength coach for the baseball, volleyball and beach volleyball programs while assisting with football and writing the training programs for quarterbacks and specialists. Prior to ULM, Darnell spent 8 months at Murray State University as a volunteer assistant where he assisted with all programs. Darnell is originally from Mount Sterling, Kentucky and played collegiate football at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky.

Coach Darnell Contact Info:

Email - [email protected]
Twitter - @KGD54
Instagram - @Darnellstrength 

TeamBuildr

Thank you to TeamBuildr for sponsoring this episode. TeamBuildr provides strength and conditioning software to athletics programs around the country.  Whether you 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 Rob Brokaw is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the North Bend Central Tigers teaching strength and conditioning classes and supporting the athletic programs. He is also the defensive coordinator for the football team. He has a deep desire to become a great coach, and help build up student athletes to their full potential.

In his quest for knowledge he created the Nebraska High School Strength and Conditioning Clinic to bring some top minds in strength and conditioning into Nebraska to help develop high school programs. (Find out more at www.nebraskahsstrengthclinic.com)

Rob is also Nebraska's State Director for the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), and is more than willing to help anyone in anyway that he can to help develop Nebraska's high school strength and conditioning programs.

He and his wife of 9 years, Megan, live in North Bend with their three kids Piper (5), Klara (3), and Jordyn (2).

In this episode we discuss Coach’s road to where he is at now, how he is making the big time where he is, how Coach organizes his weight room and uses systems to be efficient, resources that Coach uses regularly, Coach’s training program, and much more.

Coach Brokaw Contact Information:

Twitter: @strngthcoachrob, @NBCIronTiger
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 402-490-0122
Instagram: @nebhsstrength
Website: nebraskahsstrengthclinic.com

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 Rob Brokaw is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the North Bend Central Tigers teaching strength and conditioning classes and supporting the athletic programs. He is also the defensive coordinator for the football team. He has a deep desire to become a great coach, and help build up student athletes to their full potential.

In his quest for knowledge he created the Nebraska High School Strength and Conditioning Clinic to bring some top minds in strength and conditioning into Nebraska to help develop high school programs. (Find out more at www.nebraskahsstrengthclinic.com)

Rob is also Nebraska's State Director for the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), and is more than willing to help anyone in anyway that he can to help develop Nebraska's high school strength and conditioning programs.

He and his wife of 9 years, Megan, live in North Bend with their three kids Piper (5), Klara (3), and Jordyn (2).

In this episode we discuss Coach’s road to where he is at now, how he is making the big time where he is, how Coach organizes his weight room and uses systems to be efficient, resources that Coach uses regularly, Coach’s training program, and much more.

Coach Brokaw Contact Information:

Twitter: @strngthcoachrob, @NBCIronTiger
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 402-490-0122
Instagram: @nebhsstrength
Website: nebraskahsstrengthclinic.com

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.

In this episode we discuss some of the main takeaways so far from our amazing guests! 

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. Visit their website and start a 14-day free trial at TeamBuildr.com.

Big Time Strength Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV

Instagram: g.rosier, mvmustangstrength

Website: bigtimestrength.com

If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe like, share, or leave a comment.

In this episode we discuss some of the main takeaways so far from our amazing guests! 

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. Visit their website and start a 14-day free trial at TeamBuildr.com.

Big Time Strength Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV

Instagram: g.rosier, mvmustangstrength

Website: bigtimestrength.com

If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe like, share, or leave a comment.

Coach Jay Dahl’s Teaching Experience

• Waukee High School, Waukee, Iowa. Physical Education 10-12, August 2012-present
• Professional Learning Instructor Drake University/Heartland Area Education. Association 11 Professional Learning Instructor
• Boone High School, Boone, Iowa. Physical Education 9-12, Health Education 9-12, August 2000-May 2012:
• Collins-Maxwell Community School, Maxwell, Iowa. Physical Education 6-12. August 1997-May 2000
• Aurelia Community School, Aurelia, Iowa. Physical Education K-12. August 1996-May 1997 

Coaching Experience

• Waukee High School, Waukee, Iowa
  Strength and Conditioning Coach, August 2012-present
• Boone High School, Boone, Iowa
  Strength and Conditioning Coach, August 2000-2011
  Assistant Football Coach, August 2000-2011
  Assistant Girls Track and Field Coach, August 2002-2009
  Assistant Wrestling coach, August 2000-February 2007
• DMACC, Boone, Iowa
  Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach, September 2008 – May 2009  
• Collins-Maxwell Community School, Maxwell, Iowa
  Strength and Conditioning Coach, August 1997-June 200
  Assistant Cross-Country Coach, August 1997-June 2000
  Head Wrestling Coach, August 1997-June 2000
• Aurelia Community School, Aurelia, Iowa
  Assistant Football Coach, Aurelia Middle School, August 1996-May 1996
  Assistant Wrestling Coach, Aurelia High School, August 1996-May 1996
  Assistant Boys Track and Field Coach, Aurelia High School, August 1996-
  May 1996
• Lake Mills Community School, Aurelia, Iowa
  Assistant Wrestling Coach, Lake Mills High School, August 1993-May 1995
  Assistant Softball Coach, Lake Mills High School, May 1994-June 1996

Speaking Engagements and Recognitions

• NSCA Iowa State Clinic presenter 2016
• NSCA Midwest Regional Clinic presenter 2017
• NSCA Strength of America Award Recipient 2017

Coach Dahl’s Contact Info:

[email protected]

@WaukeeStrength

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. Visit their website and start a 14-day free trial at TeamBuildr.com.

Big Time Strength Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV

Instagram: g.rosier, mvmustangstrength

Website: bigtimestrength.com

If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe like, share, or leave a comment.

Coach Jay Dahl’s Teaching Experience

• Waukee High School, Waukee, Iowa. Physical Education 10-12, August 2012-present
• Professional Learning Instructor Drake University/Heartland Area Education. Association 11 Professional Learning Instructor
• Boone High School, Boone, Iowa. Physical Education 9-12, Health Education 9-12, August 2000-May 2012:
• Collins-Maxwell Community School, Maxwell, Iowa. Physical Education 6-12. August 1997-May 2000
• Aurelia Community School, Aurelia, Iowa. Physical Education K-12. August 1996-May 1997 

Coaching Experience

• Waukee High School, Waukee, Iowa
  Strength and Conditioning Coach, August 2012-present
• Boone High School, Boone, Iowa
  Strength and Conditioning Coach, August 2000-2011
  Assistant Football Coach, August 2000-2011
  Assistant Girls Track and Field Coach, August 2002-2009
  Assistant Wrestling coach, August 2000-February 2007
• DMACC, Boone, Iowa
  Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach, September 2008 – May 2009  
• Collins-Maxwell Community School, Maxwell, Iowa
  Strength and Conditioning Coach, August 1997-June 200
  Assistant Cross-Country Coach, August 1997-June 2000
  Head Wrestling Coach, August 1997-June 2000
• Aurelia Community School, Aurelia, Iowa
  Assistant Football Coach, Aurelia Middle School, August 1996-May 1996
  Assistant Wrestling Coach, Aurelia High School, August 1996-May 1996
  Assistant Boys Track and Field Coach, Aurelia High School, August 1996-
  May 1996
• Lake Mills Community School, Aurelia, Iowa
  Assistant Wrestling Coach, Lake Mills High School, August 1993-May 1995
  Assistant Softball Coach, Lake Mills High School, May 1994-June 1996

Speaking Engagements and Recognitions

• NSCA Iowa State Clinic presenter 2016
• NSCA Midwest Regional Clinic presenter 2017
• NSCA Strength of America Award Recipient 2017

Coach Dahl’s Contact Info:

[email protected]

@WaukeeStrength

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. Visit their website and start a 14-day free trial at TeamBuildr.com.

Big Time Strength Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV

Instagram: g.rosier, mvmustangstrength

Website: bigtimestrength.com

If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe like, share, or leave a comment.

Coach Chuck Hollwedel is currently the Director of Athletic Performance at Benedictine College. He graduated from the University of Kansas and spent some time in the private sector working with athletes of all ages and levels as well as general population clients. After spending time in the private sector and missing that true team atmosphere he began his pursuit to work with teams. In January of 2017 he had the opportunity to work with Benedictine College's football off-season training and help coach spring ball. In June of 2017 he was hired as the Director of Athletic Performance to oversee all sports within the athletic program.

Coach Hollwedel Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @ravenstrength, @coach_hollwedel

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. Visit their website and start a 14-day free trial at TeamBuildr.com. 

Big Time Strength Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: g.rosier, mvmustangstrength
Website: bigtimestrength.com

If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe like, share, or leave a comment.

Coach Chuck Hollwedel is currently the Director of Athletic Performance at Benedictine College. He graduated from the University of Kansas and spent some time in the private sector working with athletes of all ages and levels as well as general population clients. After spending time in the private sector and missing that true team atmosphere he began his pursuit to work with teams. In January of 2017 he had the opportunity to work with Benedictine College's football off-season training and help coach spring ball. In June of 2017 he was hired as the Director of Athletic Performance to oversee all sports within the athletic program.

Coach Hollwedel Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @ravenstrength, @coach_hollwedel

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. Visit their website and start a 14-day free trial at TeamBuildr.com. 

Big Time Strength Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @gdrosier, @CoachPedersenMV
Instagram: g.rosier, mvmustangstrength
Website: bigtimestrength.com

If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe like, share, or leave a comment.