On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Sam Houston Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Andrew Hacker. During the episode we discuss Andrew’s experience as a player and how it influences his coaching, his experience moving from a GA to full-time, and the other coaches who have influenced him along the way.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Dr. Emily Wright. Dr. Wright is owner of The Wright Mindset LCC, where she serves as a mental performance coach. During the episode we discuss the role of a mental performance coach, break down common misconceptions about sports psychology, and the concept of mental toughness.

On the newest episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Indiana University Athletic Performance Coach, Caitlin Miller. During the episode we discuss the strength coach that inspired Caitlin to enter the field, stepping out of your comfort zone, and the differences between year one and two as a full-time strength coach.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Christina Bernal. Christina currently serves as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Pennsylvania. During the episode we discuss building relationships with everyone in the building, the emotional burden of being an S&C coach, and her experience as Internship Director at UPenn.

On this episode we discuss “Stay Strong Krupp,” with Coach Jeanette Krupp. Stay Strong Krupp is a nonprofit organization that uses fitness events to bring a message of hope and spread awareness about substance use disorder, mental health, and many other issues facing today’s society

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Merv Lumba, Sports Performance Coach at UMass Lowell. During the episode we discuss Merv’s GA experience, the importance of learning your athletes, and Merv’s personal fitness endeavors.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Rice University Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Bailey Deering. During the episode we discuss Bailey’s first year as a head strength coach, the importance of training yourself, and professionals who have influenced Bailey during her career.

On this new episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we speak with Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Cornell University, Mike Missen. During the episode we discuss working at the same university as your significant other, communication with sport coaches, and embracing new sports.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at TAMU-International, George Neef. During the episode we discuss family powerlifting, taking a holistic approach to training, and taking experience as a head coach and applying it to strength and conditioning.