Strength Talk & Shop

Matt Rhodes is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Morehead State University. He also was a competitive powerlifter where he squatted over 1,000 pounds. He also contributes articles to EliteFTS.  

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Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Dave Harvey, ON Athletics-Regional Athletics Manager, for more information contact [email protected]  

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This weeks guest is Casey Williams who is an elite powerlifter, coach and content creator for EliteFTS, Onnit and his own Casey William Coaching. In this episode we discuss his background and how he became a powerlifting, how he coaches his athletes and many other things. 

As always Reach out to our guest Casey Williams, if you're interested in his coaching you can go to www.thecaseywilliams.com

You can follow him on Social Media

Instagram- @thecaseywilliams

Twitter- @caseywilliams46

Thank you to our Sponsor Optimum Nutrition Athletics 

Optimum Nutrition Athletics

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Dave Harvey, ON Athletics-Regional Athletics Manager, for more information contact [email protected]

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Optimum Nutrition Athletics

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Dave Harvey, ON Athletics-Regional Athletics Manager, for more information contact [email protected]

Our guest this week is Walter Grandez, Coach Grandez has worked with may different athletes at all different sectors. He's worked with professional baseball, and soccer athletes along with Division 1 Programs. His stops include the LA Galaxy, Philadelphia Phillies, USA Rugby, United States Olympic Paralympic, EXOS, USC and California State University Northridge. 

You can follow him on Social Media

Instagram- @w.grandez

Twitter- @w_grandez

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Optimum Nutrition Athletics

Thank you Optimum Nutrition Athletics for sponsoring today's episode. After dominating the sports nutrition industry for over 30 years, newly created Optimum Nutrition Athletics brings that same trust and quality that knows how to put convenient options for protein in the hands of athletes who desire to become bigger, stronger and better at their sport. Contact Dave Harvey, ON Athletics-Regional Athletics Manager, for more information contact [email protected]

Patrick Basil joined the Hamilton College athletic department staff as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Director of Blood Fitness Center in June 2018. He had previously worked at Division I Bryant University as the school's assistant strength and conditioning coach since March 2015.

Basil designed and implemented in- and off-season strength and conditioning programs for the field hockey, men's soccer, men's and women's swimming and diving, and men's golf teams at Bryant. He assisted with the football, baseball, basketball and men's and women's lacrosse teams. He has also served as head strength and conditioning coach and assistant football coach at SUNY Maritime College, as well as a strength and conditioning intern at the University of Connecticut and Bryant.

Basil is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and has his USA-W and Reflexive Performance Reset Level 1 certifications. He has made presentations at the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) national convention and on the AFCA "Inside the Headset" podcast.

Basil has his bachelor's degree in applied psychology from Bryant and his master's in exercise science with a concentration in sports performance training from Concordia University Chicago. He played football at Bryant from 2010 to 2013 and was a long snapper, defensive lineman and fullback for the Bulldogs. He appeared in all 34 games from the start of his sophomore year through the end of his college career. He hails from Amityville, N.Y., and graduated from St. Anthony's High School on Long Island.

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Twitter- @pbasilstrength

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Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and fitness coach. Wendi utilizes evidence-based science to tailor nutrition programs for athletes to optimize performance, minimize health risks, and enhance recovery from training while focusing on injury prevention. She partners with parents, sports performance staff, and special needs and recreational athletes to offer nutritional guidance and optimal athletic performance and lifestyle plans. Wendi works remotely and currently operates as a traveling dietitian. Wendi works with clients of all levels and ages across the US as well as Canada and the UK. You can find more about Wendi and scheduling an appointment with her on her website .

Wendi is active on social media platforms at:

Facebook: @NutritionwithWendi

Instagram: Nutrition_with_Wendi

Twitter: @Wendi_Irlbeck

Guillermo Blanco was names the Head Men's and Women's Powerlifting Coach at McKendree University in November 2018.

In the 2019-20 school year, Blanco will serve as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the cross country, track and field, lacrosse, golf and tennis teams in addition to his role as Head Powerlifting Coach.

Blanco helped lead the men's powerlifting team to a third-place finish at the 2019 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Collegiate Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. There, he helped four lifters earn All-American honors, three of which earned a podium finish.

Blanco came to McKendree after spending two years as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Aurora University in Aurora, Ill., in 2017. There, he helped design and implement training programs for the Spartan's student-athletes. He also served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Wheaton-Warrenville South High School football team (2016-17) in Warrenville, Ill.

Blanco has gained valuable experience as a Sports Performance Specialist for Acceleration Sports Performance (2014-17) in Naperville, Ill. There, he helped train athletes aged youth to collegiate-level and develop skills that enhanced their sports performance through a variety of platforms. 

Blanco was a student strength and conditioning intern for the football program at the University of Illinois. His role there was to coach players through training sessions designed by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and served as the lead coach for the Fighting Illini walk-on players.

Blanco has a notable history and continues to participate in the competitive powerlifting community. He has competed in the American Powerlifting Federation (APF) since 2015. He set a national and world records in the 100 kg Open Classic Raw Division squat (259 kg) in 2017. He also represented Team USA at the World Powerlifting Congress (WPC) World Championship in the 100 kg Open Classic Raw Division in November 2018.

Blanco graduated from the University of Illinois in 2012, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology and earned his master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Louisville in 2013.

Blanco is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

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Instagram- @gmo68

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Coach Derek Berry is a APG Performance Specialist where he works as the Director of Strength & Conditioning Loveland HS in Cincinnati, OH

Coach Derek Berry has worked in Division 1 sports, the NFL w/ Cincinnati Bengals and the High School ranks. On this episode we discuss, training high level athletes at all levels and his training during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Instagram- @shortyydoo & @lovelandstrength & @ignitionapg 

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Coach Daniel Wedding is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Austintown Local School District in Ohio. He's made stops at the Division 1 Level with Strength & Conditioning and is a great coach.

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Twitter-@wedding_daniel

Instagram-@dwedstrength

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Ryan Wood works as a strength and conditioning coach for SAPT (Strength & Performance Training, Inc.) in Fairfax, Virginia, where he trains clients ranging from 8 years old to their mid-70s. He also works as a teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools, where he teaches Personal Fitness, a strength and conditioning elective course for high school students as well as serves as the head S&C coach for the high school. Ryan has been coaching for over 10 years and has worked with every level of athlete. He holds a CSCS and a bachelor's degree from George Mason University in Health and Physical Education and is currently earning his Masters degree at West Virginia University in Sport Coaching

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On this episode we bring back reoccurring guest Nick Giblin who is an Athletic Performance Coach for Calvary Christian High School in Clearwater, FL. We discuss how he is training his athletes coming back into the weight room post covid-19. 

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