On this episode of The Collective, we speak with Sam Whitney. Sam is currently the owner of an online coaching company, Align The Grind. During the episode we discuss the challenges that Sam faced during his collegiate S&C career as well as how to be stable in how you value yourself.

On the newest edition of The Collective, we speak with Bryce Biel. Bryce is currently the Director of Performance at Legacy at Carbon where he works with all levels of athletes and individuals. During the episode we discuss the importance of collaborating with other coaches and how to grow the field of strength and conditioning as a whole.

On the latest episode of The Collective, we speak with Cristi Bartlett. Cristi is currently the director of strength and conditioning at NC State University where she works with Men’s Soccer and Volleyball. During the episode we discuss staying positive through the highs and lows of her journey, being a supervisor of other strength coaches, and old memories from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jason Martinez joins us on this newest episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective. Jason currently serves as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of North Texas where he works with Men’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball. During the episode we discuss the importance of coaches putting themselves in challenging opportunities, installing creativity into your programs, and showing gratitude for those who have helped you along the way.

On the latest edition of The Collective, we speak with Alex Cost. Alex currently serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Delaware Blue Coats, the G-League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. During the episode we discuss the benefits of implementing autonomy with your athletes, the difference amongst strength and conditioning sectors, and how to translate the weight room to the game.

On the latest edition of The Collective, we speak with Natalie Portwood. Natalie is currently an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of South Dakota where she works with Football and Women’s Basketball. During the episode we discuss her adventurous first year at USD and how she handled all of the challenges she faced.

On the latest edition of The Collective, we speak with James Marchak, a Graduate Assistant at Appalachian State University. We discuss the mentors that have shaped his philosophy, challenges he has faced as a young strength coach, and how he developed a love for the field of strength and conditioning.

On this new episode of The Collective, we speak with Greg Adamson, the Associate Director of Sports Performance at the University of Tennessee. Greg has a long history of success in the field, with multiple championship titles in several conferences. We discuss the importance of strength coaches auditing themselves, how to handle success, and the “Give A Ship” mentality.

On this episode of The Collective, we have Patrick Brooks as the guest. Patrick is currently a GA with University of West Georgia, working with Volleyball, Baseball, and Football. During the episode, Patrick reflects on his internship experiences and how he incorporates lessons from his mentors into his current coaching philosophy.