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For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's: CEO Strength Coach Weight Room Wisdom Please “Thank” our sponsor who bring this show to you for free: PLAE - http://plae.us/ Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/ Boyd Epley returned to Nebraska in October of 2014 as Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning. Initially hired by former Athletic Director Bob Devaney to start a strength and conditioning program at Nebraska in 1969. Nebraska is recognized as the first university to have a paid strength coach and celebrates it’s 50th anniversary of Husker Power August 2019. Epley served 35 years as NU’s head strength coach for football helping the Huskers win 356 games in 35 years and five national championships. He then moved into an associate athletic director position to oversee the design and construction of the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex and Hawks Championship Center before retiring from NU in 2006. Epley left Nebraska to serve as director of coaching performance for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) which he founded in Lincoln in 1978 but had moved to Colorado Springs. Epley had served as president and chairman of the board of directors for five years. The group honored Epley with its first National Strength Coach-of-the-Year Award in 1980, and in 1993 he was presented the NSCA’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2009 the NSCA Board of Directors changed the name of the award to the Boyd Epley Award for Lifetime Achievement. Epley is recognized as the most decorated strength coach in history and for his national contribution in strength and conditioning, he was named a 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. Boyd was also honored by the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 1993 with the Lyell Bremser Merit Award.Epley was named to the U.S. Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame in June 2003. He was also honored on the March 2001 cover of American Football Monthly magazine, which tabbed him as the Godfather of Strength and Conditioning. Lindy’s magazine recognized Epley as one of its Top 100 Most Important College Football Sports Figures of the Century. Epley was one of five Huskers on the top 100 list, joining Hall of Fame coaches Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers and two-time Outland Trophy winner Dave Rimington. In June of 2010, John D. Lukacs of ESPN said “Epley is arguably the single most important individual in the history of strength and conditioning in college athletics.” Epley served as a team captain of the National Champion track team at Phoenix Junior College and starred as a pole vaulter. He then became the Nebraska pole vault record holder as a junior at Nebraska and was the Huskers first 15-foot indoor vaulter. A back injury as a senior ended his vaulting career but opened the door for him to create the strength coaching profession which now has over 55,000 certified strength & conditioning coaches. Epley received his associate’s degree from Phoenix JC in 1968, his bachelor’s degree in 1970 from Nebraska and added a master’s degree in education from Nebraska in 1972. Epley is married to the former Jane Lilyhorn of Holdrege, Neb., and they have a son, Jay Robert who is a certified strength coach, and a daughter, Jenna Shea who has a PhD in Nursing Practice and married a certified strength coach, Chase Beideck. The Beideck’s have three sons, Cash, Colt and Crew. In This Episode We Discuss: What accomplishment is he most proud of. Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it. What is his opinion of the current state of the union for Strength & Conditioning. What advice does he have for retiring being a strength coach. Advice for young coaches. Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

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Glenn “Coach Rev” Revell is the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for East Central ISD. He works directly with ECHS athletic teams and consults for the ECISD middle schools. Overseeing roughly 1,000 athletes, 60 coaches, 5 weight rooms & 3 campuses. Coach Rev has a Bachelor’s Degree from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master’s Degree from Angelo State University. Coach Revell was an all-conference and all-region performer as well as the captain of the HSU Football Team. Upon graduation Coach Rev spent 5 years playing for various Arena Football League teams. During graduate school, Revell won a conference championship with ASU’s Rugby Team and twice qualified for the USA Weightlifting University National Championships. His coaching stops include Angelo State University, Eastern Michigan University, University of South Florida, West Virginia State University and Southwestern University. He is a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC) and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA and a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach.

In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

Advocating for the profession outside of the profession.

How simplicity moves the needle.

Creating side hustles to support your dream.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

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Isaiah Castilleja enters his seventh year as strength and conditioning coach at MSU Denver in 2019-20. Previously Coach Castilleja worked at the University of Colorado for one year, helping the Buffaloes' football, cross country and track & field teams, as well as the Ralphie handlers, Chip, cheer, dance and Express teams. During his time there, the cross country team won a national championship. He also served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Colorado School of Mines in 2011-12, helping the football, volleyball and men's soccer teams. In 2011, Castilleja was a strength and conditioning intern with Steadman Hawkins Clinic, working underneath Loren Landow. Assisting with Denver Broncos players during the 2011 NFL lockout. He also assisted with other NFL, NHL, UFC and MLB athletes as well as Olympians Missy Franklin and Kara Lynn Joyce. Castilleja holds several certifications, including the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) distinction with the NSCA, amougst others. Coach Castilleja completed a second Master’s earning an Executive Master’s in Business Administration. Castilleja graduated from MSU Denver in 2011 with his bachelor's degree in human performance and sport (exercise science) and has his master's degree from A.T. Still University in kinesiology (sports conditioning).

In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

Why he chose to get his Executive Masters in Business Administration after he became a Head S&C.

Tactics he has used to create resources for his department.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

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Brian Bert joined the athletic department at the University of North Florida in August 2016 as the Head Strength and Conditioning coach. Bert comes to the Ospreys following a stint as the Assistant Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Pittsburgh, where he worked primarily with the Pitt baseball and track & field programs. Currently certified as a CSCS and a RSCC through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Bert spent two years as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hofstra University. While at Hofstra, Bert worked exclusively with the men's basketball, men's soccer, softball and men's and women's tennis teams, while assisting with all other varsity sports. He also developed and supervised the strength and conditioning internship program for the Pride. Prior to Hofstra, Bert earned his Master's in applied health physiology as a Graduate Assistant at Salisbury University. At Salisbury, Bert was the strength coach for the 2011 and 2012 National Championship lacrosse team, while also working with the nationally-ranked football and field hockey teams, along with working with men's and women's basketball and volleyball. He also assisted with the strength and conditioning internship program and the management of the campus physical activity center. Upon graduating from Springfield College in 2008, Bert worked as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Rhode Island from April of 2008 to December of 2009. His primary duties included working with the Rams' women's swimming, women's tennis, softball, volleyball and men's and women's track and field teams. He also assisted with URI's football and basketball programs, and all other varsity sports with an emphasis on baseball. Bert spent his final semester at Springfield College doing an internship at the University of South Florida. While working with the Bulls, Bert assisted with all varsity sports, with a special emphasis on baseball and track & field. Along with being a strength and conditioning coach, Bert was an adjunct professor at Hofstra. He also assisted in the presentation on Alternative Paradigm Training at Georgetown University in 2012 and on ACL prevention and rehabilitation at Springfield College in 2009, both of which were NSCA recognized Strength and Conditioning clinics. A four-year member of Springfield College's football team, Bert earned his undergraduate degree in applied exercise science in May of 2008.

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Taylor Lange officially joined the Colorado Christian athletic department for the 2018-19 season, becoming the programs first ever Strength and Conditioning coach after working for the department in an independent contractor capacity in the 2017-2018 seasons. Coach Lange has one of the most impressive resumes you'll find anywhere within the CCU Athletic Department. Taylor hails from Michigan where he played college baseball at Spring Arbor University where he also studied Exercise Science. During his senior year, Lange's prowess for his chosen field was evident and both the baseball and volleyball programs were trusted to his care for pre-season and in-season workouts. After graduation from Spring Arbor Lange enrolled at Central Michigan to earn his Master's degree, while also interning at Eastern Michigan University under the tutelage of two-time NCAA Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Ron McKeefery. Following his studies in Michigan, Taylor spent a period of time in an intern program with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, one of three interns chose nationally for that time period. Taylor works hard but is also very aware of the opportunity he has and is grateful for the challenges, saying, "This is the dream job, so now the dream of this job is to see CCU athletics be put on the map. I'd love to see Colorado Christian with big time facilities that rival those of a school like Mesa and competing with those big state schools, because there really aren't a lot of Christian schools that truly compete. I would love to see that because that would change everything."

In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

Being efficient with limited time and space.

Creating Buy-In with a new program.

How to take make the most of networking within the Strength and Conditioning Community.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

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Jason joined IMG Academy's Athletic and Personal Development team as Head of Physical Conditioning in June 2019. Novak comes to IMG from Central Michigan University where he worked as the Director of Strength and Conditioning since 2015.

While at Central Michigan he oversaw the year-round training for over 450 Division I athletes. Prior to CMU, Jason was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NFL's Tennessee Titans for 11 years. Jason is married to Michelle Novak and they have three children: Drew, Avery and Gray.

 

In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

The different levels of our profession.

Considerations when working with youth athletes.

Utilizing the kettlebell within your program.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

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Jeremy Heffner rejoined the Baylor women’s basketball staff as the director of athletic performance in July of 2019. Heffner brings 16 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience to the table with previous stints at Texas, Georgia, Baylor and Lee High School in Tyler, Texas. Prior to his second arrival at Baylor, Heffner spent two years as the head strength and conditioning coach at Robert. E. Lee High School in Tyler from 2017-19, overseeing athletic development programs for 16 varsity and 16 sub-varsity sports. In his previous tenure with the Lady Bears, Heffner served as the director of athletic performance from 2010-2017, which included Baylor’s second national title run in the 2011-12 season and 14 Big 12 championships. At Georgia from 2005-2010, Heffner worked with the baseball, swimming and diving, women’s tennis and softball programs. His tenure with the baseball team saw the Bulldogs reach the College World Series twice (2006 & 2008) and take home the SEC Championship in 2008. His career began at the University of Texas where he was a graduate assistant for the football, baseball and men’s golf programs. Heffner is a veteran of the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky and earned an Expert Infantry Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal in his time as an infantryman. Heffner is a certified strength and conditioning coach (SCCC – 2005) and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS – 2004). He has been a guest speaker at numerous engagements, sharing his expertise in the field. Heffner and his wife Karly reside in China Spring with their daughter, Chandler.

In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

Re-Defining Strength

Regression for progression.

Managing stress

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

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Anthony Renna has been a personal trainer since 2004, first working with Equinox, then on his own at different facilities before opening his own gym, Five Iron Fitness, in 2008. He sold Five Iron in 2016 so he could focus on his true passion of providing educational resources for fitness professionals to excel in the profession. His mission is to help them find success and make an impact in the world by sharing all he has learned from the best of the best. As the founder and host of both the Strength Coach Podcast and Strength Coach TV, he has interviewed hundreds of strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners. He applies what he learned by helping fitness professionals in his personal coaching and accountability group. Anthony still trains clients a few hours a week and is a partner with Michael Boyle in StrengthCoach.com and BodyByBoyleOnline.com His new book Be Like the Best: A Guide to itching the Top in the Fitness Profession is out October 18 You can sign up for notifications about some great pre-launch bonuses at BeLiketheBest.com

In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

Inspiration for his new book "Be Like The Best".

Key elements and trends that stood out putting the book together.

Why he chose to focus on education in his business.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

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Coach Hughes is entering his first year as the Director of Human Performance at Madison Academy in Madison, Alabama. He oversees the entire strength and conditioning program and oversees all training for students in 7th-12th grade.

Prior to MA, Hughes was a Sports Performance Specialist at the Authentic Performance Center in Denver, Colorado.

Before moving to Colorado, Hughes was the Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning at McNeese State University, where he was responsible for all aspects of training for McNeese's baseball, softball, and volleyball teams. He also assisted with football, while programming specifically for quarterbacks and shoulder protocols.

Prior to McNeese, Hughes was a graduate assistant for the University of West Alabama under mentor, Joseph Boyd. At UWA, Hughes was responsible for all aspects of training for baseball, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, and football. Hughes was responsible for programming speed development and shoulder protocols for quarterbacks.

Hughes began his coaching career at Mississippi State University as an intern for the football program under coaches Nick Savage (University of Florida Football), Riley Allen (University of Mississippi Basketball), and Nate Peoples (University of Texas Football). Hughes was a three-year starting pitcher for the University of Montevallo, a Division II institution 30 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama.

Hughes graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology and Biomechanics, and also holds a master’s degree in Sports Management from the University of West Alabama. Hughes is certified by the CSCCa (SCCC), NSCA (CSCS), and FMS (Level 1). Hughes is married to the former Connor Simmons. They live in Huntsville, Alabama with their black lab, Breken and are expecting their first child in June 2019.

In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

Protecting against a "Grass is Greener" mentality.

Maintaining self awareness and authenticity.

Advocacy for the High School Strength Coach.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com

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Dr. Liam Hennessy is the Founder and Academic Director of Setanta College. He is a qualified Physical Education teacher, Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. He has spent over 20 years working full-time in sport. Liam was previously the Director of Fitness with the Irish Rugby Football Union, a position he commenced in 2000. At the IRFU he headed a staff of 24 full time coaches. His role was to develop a world class system of player support within the areas of Strength and Conditioning, Injury Rehabilitation, Sport Nutrition and Medical Care. He also has developed Rugby Union coach education pathways through the governing body, World Rugby. Liam is also Fitness Coach to Padraig Harrington having worked with Padraig for over two decades now and was recently inducted into the Titleist Performance Institute Hall of Fame for his contribution to Golf. Liam was also an international athlete, competing over 50 times for Ireland at the Pole vault. After competing he became national jumps coach. Liam also had the distinction of being Irish team manager at the first world junior Athletic Championships in Athens in 1985.

In This Episode We Discuss:What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Strength & Conditioning field

Future of Strength & Conditioning education.

The importance of environment and culture in your S&C program.

Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.