🎙️ The Moffitt Method Podcast - From Powerlifting to Coaching: A Journey with Coach Lance Lacoste


🔑 Keywords
Strength Training · Powerlifting · Coaching · Youth Athletes · D1 Training · Personal Development · Sports Performance · Professional Athletes · Training Techniques · Coaching Philosophy 📘

Episode Overview
In this episode of The Moffitt Method Podcast, Coach Lance Lacoste shares his journey from being a high school athlete to becoming a respected strength coach at D1 Training in New Orleans. His story is rooted in discipline, curiosity, and a relentless commitment to growth—both for himself and the athletes he coaches.
Coach Lacoste discusses how powerlifting shaped his work ethic, how strength training philosophies have evolved over time, and why relationship-building is one of the most underrated skills in coaching. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the long-term development of athletes, the advantages of being multi-sport, and the importance of mastering fundamentals before chasing trends.
The episode also explores the role of technology in modern training, lessons learned from working with high-level and professional athletes, and what it truly means to make an impact as a coach. Coach Lacoste closes with practical advice for young athletes navigating sport, training, and life beyond the weight room.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Discipline and consistency are foundational in powerlifting and long-term athlete development
• Relationship-building and networking are essential skills for coaches
• Multi-sport athletes often develop better movement quality and adaptability
• Youth training should prioritize technique, movement, and education
• Technology can enhance training—but fundamentals always come first
• Coaching impact matters more than effort alone
• Many professional athletes start with humble beginnings and strong fundamentals
• Training systems must evolve to meet individual athlete needs
• Positive environments accelerate growth and buy-in
• Great coaching leaves a lasting impact beyond performance metrics

🎧 Notable Sound Bites
“Trust the process.”
“Sometimes less is more.”
“Impact over effort.”

⏱️ Episode Chapters
00:00 – The journey into powerlifting and coaching
02:47 – From athlete to strength coach: a personal story
06:07 – Building a career in strength and conditioning
08:44 – Networking and collaboration in the coaching profession
11:47 – Lessons learned from multi-sport athletes
14:48 – Youth training and the importance of early development
17:53 – Adapting training approaches to individual athletes
20:43 – The role of passion in sports and coaching
25:02 – Attention to detail in training and performance
26:46 – Trends in NFL player longevity
27:28 – Characteristics of successful NFL athletes
28:54 – Training techniques used with professional players
30:47 – Mobility and conditioning in professional football
32:33 – Trust as the foundation of athlete relationships
34:19 – Individualization in strength programming
36:21 – Building meaningful relationships with athletes
40:17 – Advice for young athletes
43:35 – Breaking through training plateaus
48:18 – Developing resilience through adversity
54:16 – The evolution of strength training
59:43 – Personal insights and off-the-wall questions 

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