The Gridiron Warrior Podcast | "The Jump from College to High School S&C" with Coach Chris Gray

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Gray, Director of Sports Performance at Archbishop Moeller High School in Ohio. We dive into what it really looks like to run a high-level high school program. Not just training, but culture, standards, fundraising, competitions, and community buy-in.

Chris shares his journey from college strength coaching to one of the most tradition-rich high school programs in the country, and breaks down the systems they use to create structure, discipline, and momentum year-round.

If you’re a high school coach trying to raise the standard of your program without burning kids out, this one hits home.

👇 Timestamps

00:00 – What the Gridiron Warrior Podcast is about

03:00 – Introducing Coach Chris Gray and his coaching background

05:30 – College vs high school coaching: more similar than you think

08:45 – Why Moeller is a national powerhouse and what makes it different

11:50 – Culture standards: posture, presence, and daily accountability

15:00 – Adjusting expectations for high school realities (parents, travel, schedules)

18:00 – Planning the entire year in advance to eliminate confusion

22:00 – How Moeller structures training year-round

26:00 – Teaching fundamentals and decision-making in the weight room

32:00 – Fundraising done right: lift-a-thons, events, and community support

38:00 – Using competitions to drive offseason attendance and energy

44:00 – Making lifting fun without losing standards

48:00 – Where to find Coach Gray and Moeller Sports Performance

49:30 – Gridiron Warrior Insiders community

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