In this episode of S&C Chit Chat, we sit down with Andrew Wright, Strength and Conditioning Coach for Texas Tech Men's Basketball, to explore his career journey from a PE teacher to an Elite 8 collegiate coach. Coach Wright shares invaluable insights on building athlete buy-in, starting with a conservative "one by 20" training approach, and developing a coaching philosophy that is adaptable and player-focused. He also dives into his hiring philosophy, revealing the "golden question" he asks candidates to gauge their passion for the profession. The discussion highlights the critical importance of self-reflection, professionalism, and leveraging assistant coaches to build strong relationships with athletes. Plus, he offers excellent recommendations for top internship and GA programs for aspiring strength coaches. Tune in for this candid discussion on professional growth and the demanding, yet rewarding, world of collegiate strength and conditioning.

SOCIAL:

https://www.instagram.com/trainwright_txtech/

We enjoyed chatting with Brandon Hummer, Strength and Conditioning Coach for Georgia Softball, Gymnastics, and Men's Golf. They dive deep into training methodologies, including the use of plyometrics, isometrics, Paloff press, and overhead exercises tailored for different sports. Hummer shares practical insights on game day lifts, travel adaptations, and how to successfully navigate the S&C internship landscape, emphasizing hard work, hands-on experience, and the importance of a head coach's buy-in to sport science data.

SOCIAL:

https://www.instagram.com/coach_hummer

https://x.com/Coach_Hummer

In this episode Malorie Henderlong, Auburn's women's soccer coach, discusses her career path, emphasizing the importance of making a good impression, seeking aligned roles, and personal development. She details her daily operations, use of Catapult GPS data, and philosophy on individualized training and speed integration. She advises aspiring sport scientists to communicate data effectively and understand the sport deeply. The conversation also covers interview strategies, the benefits of a shared weight room, and insights into training methodologies for soccer athletes.

SOCIAL:

https://www.instagram.com/stories/malorie_henderlong/

https://x.com/MalorieHendo

OTHER PODCASTS WITH MALORIE:

https://youtu.be/yim0sW3mSDs?si=jnZnusZUgfDmdGd-

https://youtu.be/QeowHuhc0vY?si=Ko-hAa1OHiVundDj

https://youtu.be/ziN3vTr68gs?si=RvcUp0qzyEel-v0G

https://open.spotify.com/show/6CHxJHLL6MjDbmldzjyvl5?si=76bc218a26bd4d4e

PRODUCTS / PROGRAMS:

https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/malorie-henderlong-performance?attrib=585677-ig&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacAhuBtEqdBxvdtf8CUuBgI7Ij1TmoC28QnWNmZp861rQLd5G_-XLN7taCptg_aem_jofjL1CLWqtVkfJkIag8WA

https://www.instagram.com/higherpowerperformance/

In this episode, we chat with strength coach and former athlete Sarah Ramey, whose career path has taken her from the weight room to athletic administration. Sarah opens up about her journey, the challenges of finding her coaching voice, and what it takes to earn trust and lead across different sports and personalities. She shares real-world advice for female coaches breaking into the field, insight into managing relationships with sport coaches, and her thoughts on how strength programs can unify entire athletic departments. Packed with career tips, candid stories, and wisdom from years in the game—this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about coaching, leadership, and growth in collegiate athletics.

SOCIAL:

https://x.com/sramey11?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/sramey11/

Matt Van Dyke is the Director of Sports Science for the Houston Texans. Matt is responsible for the management of training loads and other performance aspects implemented to each individual athlete in order to maximize performance and readiness. Prior to his position with Houston, Matt was the Associate Director of Applied Sports Science at the University of Texas where he was responsible for the oversight of the football team in regard to training loads and recovery processes applied in order to create an optimal level of performance. Matt has also held leading positions with the University of Denver and the University of Minnesota.

Matt has published several books on sports science, including Force is King, Isometrics for Performance and Applied Principles of Optimal Power Development with Max Schmarzo, and Triphasic Lacrosse Training Manual. He presented at the 2018 RAWO Performance Clinic on the Implementation of an Effective Annual Plan to Achieve Optimal Performance and 2015 CSCCa National Conference on Advanced Triphasic Training Methods. Matt also co-authored Triphasic Training, A High School Strength and Conditioning Manual and Balance of Power in the September 2014 issue of Training and Conditioning, and has articles on xlathlete.com, while also writing for his professional website vandykestrength.com. Matt is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC). He earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Iowa State University in December of 2012.

LINK TO HIS SITE:

https://vandykestrength.com/

MATTS SOCIAL:

X: https://x.com/Matt_Van_Dyke

IG: https://www.instagram.com/vandykestrength/

Other Podcast Matt Van Dyke has done:

https://simplifaster.com/articles/episode-22-matt-van-dyke/

https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-60-matt-van-dyke-max-schmarzo/

https://www.nsca.com/education/podcasts/nsca-coaching-podcast/season-1/episode-13/?srsltid=AfmBOooj1qmZNiQGqWYVVTexk-Jn-cro7wiwbOlXVzgXFF2iqLTrrQ32

https://youtu.be/NXgxc319GqA?si=blgc_iNnIUQEBm-i

https://robbiebourke.podbean.com/e/episode-172-matt-van-dyke-and-max-schmarzo-isometrics-for-performance/

Coach Cockrill's social:

https://x.com/antcockrill

LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/anthonycockrill

Other Podcast Coach Cockrill has done:

https://blubrry.com/justflyperformancepodcast/144415799/458-anthony-cockrill-on-squat-dynamics-in-explosive-strength-development/

https://youtu.be/tzDzI7-LkQo?si=KWq64Blz8XnnmRqZ

https://youtu.be/EgZTT5pr-c0?si=6NfZfJ1ba-uVcCn7

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/anthony-cockrill-mastering-the-approach/id1695907028?i=1000696288123

https://youtu.be/eqBqW52Tp5U?si=9xvnQbKMuU1A3UBc

https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/talkin-pitt-43-elevating-performance-with-coach/id1677557747?i=1000687504739

https://youtu.be/AkTb20AaP-c?si=4GT3-TYQPMr10Kd8

https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/ep-14-anthony-cockrill-the-epidemic-of/id1811118851?i=1000717356744

Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Absolutely loved the passion and conviction that Coach Jones has for this profession and helping others, whether athletes or coaches.
• The term “teach tape technique”, in reference to being intentional and demanding when it comes to teaching technique and holding athletes accountable. Using a technique rating system is a great ideal and could determine when an athlete progress in complexity of movements.
• Coach Jones discusses the 4 things he looks for when hiring coaches.
• Discussion of the power complex and thoughts on Olympic lifts and Squats.

Recommended books by Coach Jones:

Arete, by Brian Johnson

Raise Your Game, by Alan Stein Jr.

Coach Jones Social:

https://x.com/jonesyjeff1

https://www.instagram.com/coach_jeffjones?

Other podcasts and conversations with Coach Jones:

https://changingthegameproject.com/podcast/380-jeff-jones/

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/michael-sullivan81/episodes/Jeff-Jones-Developing-Arkansas-State-Football-e2hopoa/a-aabkdki

https://youtu.be/781ACxXRiaM?si=7djSVLsJulBDdZLr

Welcome to our very first episode! This pilot is a special one, featuring a conversation with Coach Anthony at Mississippi State, that was so good, it convinced us to start a podcast. It all began when he shared some powerful insights on a striking movement I posted on X. Now, he's here to share his knowledge and wisdom with you. Although this 11-minute clip jumps around a bit, it’s packed with great content, including stories about his start with Yancy McKnight, a discussion on CNS prep circuits, and a little chat about VBT, Deadlifts and the Tier System. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Some of the content includes:

• Fast Fridays / CNS prep circuit
• How Coach Anthony got started in the business with Yancy McKnight
• sports science beginnings at Mizzou
• Little VBT, deadlift and Tier System chit chat

Social for Coach Anthony:

X: https://x.com/ErichAnthony1

IG: erichanthony23

Post that got our conversation started: https://x.com/CoachJBurk/status/1959670726941712546

Books recommended by Coach Anthony:

The Talent Code

The Black Book of Training Secrets

Power Questions

Coach Anthony's Bio:

Prior to his arrival at Mississippi State, Erich was the Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at Tulsa from 2018-2023. Anthony served as Director of Sport Science for the football program at Texas in 2017. He was Director of Sport Science for the Missouri football program in 2016 and Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning and Assistant Strength Coach for football at Iowa State from 2012-15. Anthony was a Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning coach for the Iowa State football program from 2011-12 and student assistant from 2009-10.Anthony graduated from Iowa State with his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and earned his master’s degree in higher education from the same institution.

Welcome to the very first episode of "S&C Intern Chit Chat"! My name is Coach James Burk, and I am the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Myself and my staff, primarily interns, goal is to bridge the gap between what is taught in the classroom and what you actually experience in the field.

Think of this podcast as your backstage pass to the world of strength and conditioning. We're going to talk about the practical, real-world experience you need to succeed in this profession. My goal is to help provide insight into the nuts and bolts of S&C as well as the skills and qualities needed to succeed in this business.

Each episode, we'll sit down with guests who are in the trenches of the S&C world, from seasoned veterans to up-and-coming coaches. They’ll share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned to give you an unfiltered look at what it's like to build a career in strength and conditioning.

This show is for anyone who is looking to break into the profession, currently an intern, or simply looking to learn more about the industry. The conversations and content are designed to benefit everyone, no matter your age or experience level.

Thanks for tuning in, and let's get ready to chat!