Big Time Strength Podcast

Joey Hannant enters his tenth year with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke as the head of the athletic performance department during the 2018-2019 academic year. As head of the program, Hannant is responsible for designing and implementing year-round training and nutrition programs with the main focus on athletic development of all varsity sports and the spirit squad at UNCP. In addition, he is directly responsible for the day-to-day training of the football, men's basketball and softball programs.

Prior to joining the UNCP staff, Hannant was the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the College of Charleston for a year and a half. While there, he was directly responsible for the strength and conditioning development of men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, women’s track and field and women’s tennis while assisting with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and volleyball.

In October 2015, he was named to the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects in Sports where he works with other appointed constituents to provide leadership to the NCAA in order to promote a healthy and safe environment for student-athletes through research, education, collaboration and policy development

Hannant graduated from Western Illinois University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, also completing an internship at the University of Iowa with the strength and conditioning staff for the football team.  He then earned his Master’s degree from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. in 2007 and continued his training in the strength and conditioning department, working with many of the institutions different sport programs.

In this episode we discuss how Coach Hannant grew his staff to 5 full time coaches, his department's mission statement and training philosophy, how he fundraises for his department, his favorite programming methods, and much more! 

Coach Hannant Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @JoeyHannant, @uncpstrength

Instagram: joehant, uncpstrength

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.  

Joey Hannant enters his tenth year with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke as the head of the athletic performance department during the 2018-2019 academic year. As head of the program, Hannant is responsible for designing and implementing year-round training and nutrition programs with the main focus on athletic development of all varsity sports and the spirit squad at UNCP. In addition, he is directly responsible for the day-to-day training of the football, men's basketball and softball programs.

Prior to joining the UNCP staff, Hannant was the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the College of Charleston for a year and a half. While there, he was directly responsible for the strength and conditioning development of men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, women’s track and field and women’s tennis while assisting with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and volleyball.

In October 2015, he was named to the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects in Sports where he works with other appointed constituents to provide leadership to the NCAA in order to promote a healthy and safe environment for student-athletes through research, education, collaboration and policy development

Hannant graduated from Western Illinois University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, also completing an internship at the University of Iowa with the strength and conditioning staff for the football team.  He then earned his Master’s degree from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. in 2007 and continued his training in the strength and conditioning department, working with many of the institutions different sport programs.

In this episode we discuss how Coach Hannant grew his staff to 5 full time coaches, his department's mission statement and training philosophy, how he fundraises for his department, his favorite programming methods, and much more! 

Coach Hannant Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @JoeyHannant, @uncpstrength

Instagram: joehant, uncpstrength

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 Ryan Arnold has been the strength & conditioning coach at Pleasant Valley since 2009, prior to his time at Pleasant Valley he was the Program Director for Quad Cities Acceleration.  He is entering his 14th year of Strength & Conditioning. Coach Arnold has an extensive education in sports performance and holds numerous strength and conditioning certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Sports Performance Coach (USAW) and USA Level 1 Track and Field Coach (USATF).  He also completed his Masters of Education Degree from Kaplan University. In 2004, Coach Arnold completed his outstanding college playing career at the University of Northern Iowa by earning All-American honors from Don Hansen's Football Gazette, 1st team all-Gateway Conference, Team Defensive MVP and Team Captain.  Arnold was a 3 year starter at Defensive End for the Panthers and was a part of Two Gateway Conference Championship Teams, later reaching the semi-finals and quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships. Prior to landing at UNI, Arnold was a multi-sport standout at North Scott High School (1997-2000), where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball.  For his exploits he was inducted into North Scott's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. Coach Arnold and his wife, Krysta, have two children, Brody and Tenley.

In this episode we talk about:

• How Coach gives his student-athletes a great opportunity to improve through his top notch coaching staff
• How he is implementing Readiness Surveys using Teambuildr
• His plan to use Push Bands
• How he starts the school year
• What he believes leadership development looks like
• And what Coach is excited about this year

Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @pvstrength

Phone: 563-209-3406

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.

Coach Ryan Arnold has been the strength & conditioning coach at Pleasant Valley since 2009, prior to his time at Pleasant Valley he was the Program Director for Quad Cities Acceleration.  He is entering his 14th year of Strength & Conditioning. Coach Arnold has an extensive education in sports performance and holds numerous strength and conditioning certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Sports Performance Coach (USAW) and USA Level 1 Track and Field Coach (USATF).  He also completed his Masters of Education Degree from Kaplan University. In 2004, Coach Arnold completed his outstanding college playing career at the University of Northern Iowa by earning All-American honors from Don Hansen's Football Gazette, 1st team all-Gateway Conference, Team Defensive MVP and Team Captain.  Arnold was a 3 year starter at Defensive End for the Panthers and was a part of Two Gateway Conference Championship Teams, later reaching the semi-finals and quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships. Prior to landing at UNI, Arnold was a multi-sport standout at North Scott High School (1997-2000), where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball.  For his exploits he was inducted into North Scott's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. Coach Arnold and his wife, Krysta, have two children, Brody and Tenley.

In this episode we talk about:

• How Coach gives his student-athletes a great opportunity to improve through his top notch coaching staff
• How he is implementing Readiness Surveys using Teambuildr
• His plan to use Push Bands
• How he starts the school year
• What he believes leadership development looks like
• And what Coach is excited about this year

Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @pvstrength

Phone: 563-209-3406

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.

Michael Silbernagel has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Marauders since the department started in January 2011. He oversees three assistant coaches and the year-round strength and conditioning for the University of Mary athletic teams.

Silbernagel served as the Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Colorado State Rams from 2005-10 and was the Head Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football from 2006-2010. During his time at CSU, Silbernagel designed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for volleyball, women's basketball, men's and women's track and field, men's and women's golf, swimming and diving, and women's water polo teams and assisted in implementing strength and conditioning programs for football and men's basketball.

A graduate of Valley City State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in Physical Education and Health, Silbernagel attended graduate school at the University of North Dakota. As a graduate assistant strength coach at UND, Silbernagel worked with the men's and women's track and field teams and the men's and women's swimming and diving teams and assisted with men's hockey, and football. He earned a master's degree in Kinesiology at North Dakota in 2005.

Silbernagel possess several professional certifications. He is Strength and Conditioning Coach certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, a certified Strength and Conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a certified Sports Performance Coach and Olympic Club Coach through USA Weightlifting and is level 2 FMS certified through the Functional Movement Systems.

In May of 2017 he was named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, which is the highest honor in his profession.

In this episode we discuss the University of Mary Strength and Conditioning mission statement and core values, the culture Coach Silbernagel has established, how he fundraisers for the department, how he manages his staff, some of the challenges he has overcome in his position, thoughts on the future of strength and conditioning, using bands to cue exercises, and how he structures his in-season training. 

Coach Silbernagel Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @CoachSilby Insta

Instagram: @UMARYSTRENGTH

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.  

Michael Silbernagel has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Marauders since the department started in January 2011. He oversees three assistant coaches and the year-round strength and conditioning for the University of Mary athletic teams.

Silbernagel served as the Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Colorado State Rams from 2005-10 and was the Head Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football from 2006-2010. During his time at CSU, Silbernagel designed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for volleyball, women's basketball, men's and women's track and field, men's and women's golf, swimming and diving, and women's water polo teams and assisted in implementing strength and conditioning programs for football and men's basketball.

A graduate of Valley City State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in Physical Education and Health, Silbernagel attended graduate school at the University of North Dakota. As a graduate assistant strength coach at UND, Silbernagel worked with the men's and women's track and field teams and the men's and women's swimming and diving teams and assisted with men's hockey, and football. He earned a master's degree in Kinesiology at North Dakota in 2005.

Silbernagel possess several professional certifications. He is Strength and Conditioning Coach certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, a certified Strength and Conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a certified Sports Performance Coach and Olympic Club Coach through USA Weightlifting and is level 2 FMS certified through the Functional Movement Systems.

In May of 2017 he was named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, which is the highest honor in his profession.

In this episode we discuss the University of Mary Strength and Conditioning mission statement and core values, the culture Coach Silbernagel has established, how he fundraisers for the department, how he manages his staff, some of the challenges he has overcome in his position, thoughts on the future of strength and conditioning, using bands to cue exercises, and how he structures his in-season training. 

Coach Silbernagel Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @CoachSilby Insta

Instagram: @UMARYSTRENGTH

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 Garrett Keith has been the strength and conditioning coach at Westminster Christian Academy (AL) for 10 years. He is a 1999 graduate of American Christian Academy. After high school he attended the University of North Alabama where he was a four-year letterman and captain (2002) on the football team. Garrett is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the national strength and conditioning association (NSCA), a Certified Underground Strength Coach through Zach Even-Esh's Underground Strength Gym, and a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS) through Joe DeFranco and Jim Smith. He is also the Alabama state director for the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). He works with all of the athletic teams at WCA.

In this episode we talk about:

• His journey in strength & conditioning
• How he intentionally teaches his core values not only to his students but everyone he works with
• How he programs for the athletes at WCA
• And some of his go-to resources to continue to be at the top of his game.

Resources and Coaches Discussed:

• https://www.focus3.com/
• https://nhssca.us/
• Joe Kenn
• Gary Schofield
• Kevin Vanderbush
• Fred Eaves
• Rich Gray

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/GR_Keith
• Instagram: gr_keith

Thanks for tuning in to the Big Time Strength Podcast! If you enjoyed the show please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment! If you have questions or are interested in being on the show reach out to us at our contact information below!

Big Time Strength Contact Info

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

Coach Garrett Keith has been the strength and conditioning coach at Westminster Christian Academy (AL) for 10 years. He is a 1999 graduate of American Christian Academy. After high school he attended the University of North Alabama where he was a four-year letterman and captain (2002) on the football team. Garrett is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the national strength and conditioning association (NSCA), a Certified Underground Strength Coach through Zach Even-Esh's Underground Strength Gym, and a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS) through Joe DeFranco and Jim Smith. He is also the Alabama state director for the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). He works with all of the athletic teams at WCA.

In this episode we talk about:

• His journey in strength & conditioning
• How he intentionally teaches his core values not only to his students but everyone he works with
• How he programs for the athletes at WCA
• And some of his go-to resources to continue to be at the top of his game.

Resources and Coaches Discussed:

• https://www.focus3.com/
• https://nhssca.us/
• Joe Kenn
• Gary Schofield
• Kevin Vanderbush
• Fred Eaves
• Rich Gray

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/GR_Keith
• Instagram: gr_keith

Thanks for tuning in to the Big Time Strength Podcast! If you enjoyed the show please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment! If you have questions or are interested in being on the show reach out to us at our contact information below!

Big Time Strength Contact Info

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

Brian Ciolek is entering his fifth year at Avila University. He is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for all 14 varsity sports overseeing +350 athletes and is also a faculty member in the Kinesiology Department where he teaches two courses a semester. Before Avila he taught for a year at Heritage College. Prior to Heritage he was the Wellness, Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Park University where he work with the 2012 Mens Volleyball National Championship team and was an adjunct faculty member. He is SCCC, CSCS, RSCC, and USAW certified along with too many other certifications to list. He received his BS in Exercise Science from the University of Central Missouri and his MS in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania.

In this episode we discuss how he uses Excel and other free apps to track data and monitor athlete wellness, ways he builds leaders, some of the challenges he faces at Avila, and some of this favorite programming methodologies. 

Resources and Coaches Discussed:

Excel

Proactive Coaching

APRE

Strava

Scott Coon

Steve Olsen

Steve Rassel - Weber International

Contact Information: 

Brian Ciolek

816-812-7094

[email protected]

Twitter: @Avilastrength

Instagram: Avilastrength

Thanks for tuning in to the Big Time Strength Podcast! If you enjoyed the show please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment! If you have questions or are interested in being on the show reach out to us at our contact information below!

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.

Brian Ciolek is entering his fifth year at Avila University. He is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for all 14 varsity sports overseeing +350 athletes and is also a faculty member in the Kinesiology Department where he teaches two courses a semester. Before Avila he taught for a year at Heritage College. Prior to Heritage he was the Wellness, Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Park University where he work with the 2012 Mens Volleyball National Championship team and was an adjunct faculty member. He is SCCC, CSCS, RSCC, and USAW certified along with too many other certifications to list. He received his BS in Exercise Science from the University of Central Missouri and his MS in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania.

In this episode we discuss how he uses Excel and other free apps to track data and monitor athlete wellness, ways he builds leaders, some of the challenges he faces at Avila, and some of this favorite programming methodologies. 

Resources and Coaches Discussed:

Excel

Proactive Coaching

APRE

Strava

Scott Coon

Steve Olsen

Steve Rassel - Weber International

Contact Information: 

Brian Ciolek

816-812-7094

[email protected]

Twitter: @Avilastrength

Instagram: Avilastrength

Thanks for tuning in to the Big Time Strength Podcast! If you enjoyed the show please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment! If you have questions or are interested in being on the show reach out to us at our contact information below!

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.