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Coach Dave Jenkins is currently at Central Dewitt High School as a health teacher but coaches football at North Scott High School. Coach also serves as the NHSSCA State Director for Iowa. Previously he was the head strength coach at Bettendorf and Davenport West High School. Prior to being a high school strength coach, Coach Jenkins was also an assistant strength coach with Hendrick Motorsports. Coach started in strength and conditioning as an intern with the University of Tennessee football team.

In this episode we discuss ways to develop leaders, how coach acquires additional funding for his department, we talk a little about Coach’s level system, and Coach lets us know what’s new with the Iowa NHSSCA.

 

Coach Dave Jenkins Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @coachjenkins44

 

 

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


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Coach Dave Jenkins is currently at Central Dewitt High School as a health teacher but coaches football at North Scott High School. Coach also serves as the NHSSCA State Director for Iowa. Previously he was the head strength coach at Bettendorf and Davenport West High School. Prior to being a high school strength coach, Coach Jenkins was also an assistant strength coach with Hendrick Motorsports. Coach started in strength and conditioning as an intern with the University of Tennessee football team.

In this episode we discuss ways to develop leaders, how coach acquires additional funding for his department, we talk a little about Coach’s level system, and Coach lets us know what’s new with the Iowa NHSSCA.

 

Coach Dave Jenkins Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @coachjenkins44

 

 

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


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Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from Tarleton State University in 2006. While at Tarleton he was part of the Lone Star Conference championship team in 2001 & north division champions in 2002. Kyle is currently the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Guyer High School in Denton, Texas, and has been there since 2007. During that time, Guyer has reached the quarter finals, state semi finals twice, state finalist in 2010, and back to back state championships in 2012-2013. In addition, Kyle also served as the strength coach for the TWU basketball team from 2013 to 2016. During that time, TWU advanced to the conference semifinals three times, and earned an at-large bid into the Division II NCAA tournament in 2015-2016 season. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is also a recognized Sports Performance Coach Level 1 with USA Weightlifting (USAW).

In this episode we discuss Coach Keese’s journey in strength and conditioning, what Guyer Strength and Conditioning program culture is like, how Coach programs in-season, how he is incorporating speed training year-round and what his plan is for the future. Thank you Coach Keese for taking the time to invest in others!

Coach Keese Contact Info:

Twitter - @kylekeese
Instagram - kkeese12

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


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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from Tarleton State University in 2006. While at Tarleton he was part of the Lone Star Conference championship team in 2001 & north division champions in 2002. Kyle is currently the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Guyer High School in Denton, Texas, and has been there since 2007. During that time, Guyer has reached the quarter finals, state semi finals twice, state finalist in 2010, and back to back state championships in 2012-2013. In addition, Kyle also served as the strength coach for the TWU basketball team from 2013 to 2016. During that time, TWU advanced to the conference semifinals three times, and earned an at-large bid into the Division II NCAA tournament in 2015-2016 season. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is also a recognized Sports Performance Coach Level 1 with USA Weightlifting (USAW).

In this episode we discuss Coach Keese’s journey in strength and conditioning, what Guyer Strength and Conditioning program culture is like, how Coach programs in-season, how he is incorporating speed training year-round and what his plan is for the future. Thank you Coach Keese for taking the time to invest in others!

Coach Keese Contact Info:

Twitter - @kylekeese
Instagram - kkeese12

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


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Coach Rodden started out as a Softball player for MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) in 1997 and went on to participate in MNU's Olympic Weightlifting Program. She graduated from MNU in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Athletic Training, and a Minor Degree in Psychology. In May of 2004 she graduated from Kansas State University (KSU) with a Master of Arts Degree in Education Administration and Leadership. She is a member of United States of America Weightlifting (USAW) at the Coach Level and Referee Level, a member of the National Athletic Training Association (NATA), a certified Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCCC), and she is also a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in which she is a member and a Specialist.
After graduation from MNU, Rodden went on to become the Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for KSU. She stayed on with KSU from August 2001 to May of 2002. In August of 2002, Rodden became the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Kansas (KU). There she not only assisted the teams, but she coordinated lifting and running programs for them. She was the Assistant Coach for KU from August of 2002 until June of 2005.
  In July of 2005, Rodden Became the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for MNU. She is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, and the Cheer Squad. Rodden coordinates the lifting and running programs, and she also organizes lifting schedules for all the teams at MNU.   In this episode we discuss the culture Coach Rodden has created at MidAmerican, how she has overcome adversity in her life, how she hosts lifting meets to acquire additional funding, her training philosophy, and what she is excited about learning as a coach. Thank you Coach Rodden for spending time with us and sharing your knowledge!  

Coach Rodden Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: whitneyrodden

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.  

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

Coach Rodden started out as a Softball player for MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) in 1997 and went on to participate in MNU's Olympic Weightlifting Program. She graduated from MNU in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Athletic Training, and a Minor Degree in Psychology. In May of 2004 she graduated from Kansas State University (KSU) with a Master of Arts Degree in Education Administration and Leadership. She is a member of United States of America Weightlifting (USAW) at the Coach Level and Referee Level, a member of the National Athletic Training Association (NATA), a certified Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCCC), and she is also a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in which she is a member and a Specialist.
After graduation from MNU, Rodden went on to become the Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for KSU. She stayed on with KSU from August 2001 to May of 2002. In August of 2002, Rodden became the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Kansas (KU). There she not only assisted the teams, but she coordinated lifting and running programs for them. She was the Assistant Coach for KU from August of 2002 until June of 2005.
  In July of 2005, Rodden Became the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for MNU. She is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, and the Cheer Squad. Rodden coordinates the lifting and running programs, and she also organizes lifting schedules for all the teams at MNU.   In this episode we discuss the culture Coach Rodden has created at MidAmerican, how she has overcome adversity in her life, how she hosts lifting meets to acquire additional funding, her training philosophy, and what she is excited about learning as a coach. Thank you Coach Rodden for spending time with us and sharing your knowledge!  

Coach Rodden Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: whitneyrodden

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

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In his fifteenth year as the Coordinator of Sports Performance at Salisbury University, Matt oversees the training programs of 21 varsity teams, 3 graduate assistants, and an intern and volunteer staff of about 15. During his tenure as Coordinator, Matt has had the opportunity to work with 12 National Championship teams, 8 individual National Championship athletes, and over 300 All-Americans. In 2018, Matt was named the NSCA College Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year; an award given annually to the top strength coach across NCAA DI, DII, DIII, and NAIA divisions. Since 2004, he has been certified as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS*D) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and recently, garnered the distinction of a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC*D). Matt also serves on the NSCA Advisory Board for the State of Delaware and is the Chairs of the NSCA Lacrosse SIG. While not training athletes, Matt manages all indoor recreational facilities and serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Applied Health Physiology Department at Salisbury University.

Prior to coming to Salisbury University, Matt spent one season as a strength coach in the minor league system of the Toronto Blue Jays. He received his Master’s Degree in Applied Health Physiology from Salisbury University in 2004, and Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Towson University in 2002. While at Towson, Matt pitched for the Tigers Baseball Team for five seasons while serving as a captain in his final season with the squad.

Coach Nein Contact Info:

[email protected]

Twitter: @CoachNein

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.  

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

In his fifteenth year as the Coordinator of Sports Performance at Salisbury University, Matt oversees the training programs of 21 varsity teams, 3 graduate assistants, and an intern and volunteer staff of about 15. During his tenure as Coordinator, Matt has had the opportunity to work with 12 National Championship teams, 8 individual National Championship athletes, and over 300 All-Americans. In 2018, Matt was named the NSCA College Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year; an award given annually to the top strength coach across NCAA DI, DII, DIII, and NAIA divisions. Since 2004, he has been certified as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS*D) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and recently, garnered the distinction of a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC*D). Matt also serves on the NSCA Advisory Board for the State of Delaware and is the Chairs of the NSCA Lacrosse SIG. While not training athletes, Matt manages all indoor recreational facilities and serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Applied Health Physiology Department at Salisbury University.

Prior to coming to Salisbury University, Matt spent one season as a strength coach in the minor league system of the Toronto Blue Jays. He received his Master’s Degree in Applied Health Physiology from Salisbury University in 2004, and Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Towson University in 2002. While at Towson, Matt pitched for the Tigers Baseball Team for five seasons while serving as a captain in his final season with the squad.

Coach Nein Contact Info:

[email protected]

Twitter: @CoachNein

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

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Coach Tobias Jacobi Bio:

• Strength & Conditioning Coach at Strong Rock Christian since 2014
• Previously spent 15 years coaching in college at East Carolina, Charleston Southern, Kent State, Western Carolina, Elon, North Carolina, and Cumberland University.
• Earned the following certifications/distinctions: CSCS*D, RSCC*D, USAW-L1, TPI-L1, and USAT&F-L1
• Named the 2017-2018 NHSSCA National Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year
• Coached teams that have competed in the postseason in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, wrestling, and volleyball
• Coached athletes who have gone onto compete professionally in baseball, basketball, football, golf, mixed martial arts, soccer, tennis, track & field, and volleyball
• NHSSCA Georgia State Director
• NHSSCA Editor of Print & Video Content
• Graduated from Cumberland University with a BS in Physical Education and minor in health, 4 year letter winner as a member of the football team  

 

In this episode we discuss how Coach Jacobi uses social media to impact his program, we learn about his program's mission, how he fund raises for his program, his training philosophy, how he implements assessments of athletes' attitudes, and much more!

 

Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tobiasjacobi1 & @srcs_strength
Instagram: srcs_strength

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

 

Thanks for tuning in to the Big Time Strength Podcast! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

Coach Tobias Jacobi Bio:

• Strength & Conditioning Coach at Strong Rock Christian since 2014
• Previously spent 15 years coaching in college at East Carolina, Charleston Southern, Kent State, Western Carolina, Elon, North Carolina, and Cumberland University.
• Earned the following certifications/distinctions: CSCS*D, RSCC*D, USAW-L1, TPI-L1, and USAT&F-L1
• Named the 2017-2018 NHSSCA National Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year
• Coached teams that have competed in the postseason in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, wrestling, and volleyball
• Coached athletes who have gone onto compete professionally in baseball, basketball, football, golf, mixed martial arts, soccer, tennis, track & field, and volleyball
• NHSSCA Georgia State Director
• NHSSCA Editor of Print & Video Content
• Graduated from Cumberland University with a BS in Physical Education and minor in health, 4 year letter winner as a member of the football team  

 

In this episode we discuss how Coach Jacobi uses social media to impact his program, we learn about his program's mission, how he fund raises for his program, his training philosophy, how he implements assessments of athletes' attitudes, and much more!

 

Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tobiasjacobi1 & @srcs_strength
Instagram: srcs_strength

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

 

Thanks for tuning in to the Big Time Strength Podcast! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.