The NHSSCA Podcast

My guest this month is Coach Brian Bott, owner of Sports AdvantEdge, a group of private training facilities located throughout Wisconsin. We sit down and discuss his journey from collegiate baseball player to strength coach, including his time at the University of Wisconsin working with the Badgers’ offensive players.From there, we dive into his transition to the private sector, the challenges that came with it, and how he built Sports AdvantEdge into what it is today. Throughout the conversation, Coach Bott shares how he has utilized and evolved the conjugate method to fit the needs of the wide variety of athletes he trains.This is a great conversation packed with practical tips, coaching wisdom, programming ideas, and lessons learned throughout Coach Bott’s career. Enjoy!Coach Bott's email: [email protected] website: https://sportsadvantedge.com/Coach Bott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianbott23/Coach Bott on X: https://x.com/23botterCoach Bott's interview on Dave Tate's Table Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAVsIVNjfn4&t=821sCoach Bott's interview on WestSide Barbell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EesPo73DwJgCheck out our two partner sponsers for this month's episodeOlympus: https://www.projectolympus.app/Power Locker: https://www.powerlockersports.com/

My guest this month is Coach Tim Kettenring. Tim has coached at every level of strength and conditioning—from high school and collegiate athletics to professional sports, and now in the private sector as the founder of Maverick Human Performance.In this episode, Coach Kettenring delivers a masterclass on conditioning. We dive into the importance of aerobic development, how a well-developed aerobic system enhances other physical qualities, practical ways to integrate conditioning into a weekly training plan, and much more. We even discuss why coaches should prioritize their own conditioning and physical preparedness.Whether you're a veteran strength coach or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. Enjoy!Check out Maverick Human Performance-https://www.maverickhumanperformance.com/Check out Coach Kettenring's Coaches Conditioning Course which he has discounted $50 for listeners! https://www.maverickhumanperformance.com/offers/KeuYPFBv/checkoutCoach Kettenring on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_kettenring/Check out our two episode sponsors for this episode- Hawkin Dynamics and VitruveHawkin Dynamics-https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Vitruve-https://vitruve.fit/

Season 4 is here! We're kicking things off with another National Conference recap after an incredible week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.I was fortunate enough to bring my mic and laptop to the 10th Annual NHSSCA National Conference and capture conversations with people from every stage of the profession. From college students exploring strength and conditioning for the first time, to collegiate coaches presenting at the conference, to Hall of Fame inductees who have helped shape our profession, this episode offers a wide range of perspectives and experiences.A huge thank you to everyone who took a few minutes to sit down and share their story. I'm already looking forward to doing it all again next year in Nashville.Enjoy!Our two partner sponsors for this episode: Icon Group and MatrixIcon Group- https://www.team-icon.com/Matrix Fitness-https://us.matrixfitness.com/

My guest this month is Coach Amber Burson. Coach Burson is the strength and conditioning coach at Lexington High School, located in Lexington Nebraska. She is also the Nebraska state director for the NHSSCA. We sit down and discuss how she became an athletic trainer as well as a strength coach, what winning the COTY award means to her and what training at Lexington looks like. Coach Burson drops some great knowlege throughout the episode.Enjoy! Coach Burson on X: https://x.com/lexhighstrengthCheck out our partner sponsors for this month's episode !PlayerData at https://playerdata.com/StrayDog Strength at https://straydogstrength.com/

My guest this month is Tony Pascolla, strength and conditioning coach at Latin School of Chicago. We dive into the world of kettlebell training—how he discovered it, how he implements it with his high school athletes, how to properly teach the swing and more. You can really feel Coach Pascolla’s passion throughout the episode, and it’s guaranteed to educate and inspire you to take a closer look at this unique training tool. Enjoy!Tony Pascallo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tony_pascolla/Coach's training programs: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/the-strength-kollectivePrimal Foundations Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primal-foundations-podcast/id1701163989StrongFirst Kettlebell Certification: https://www.strongfirst.com/certifications/sfg-i-kettlebell-instructor-information/Check out this month's sponsors belowDrip Drop-https://dripdrop.com/FCA- fca.org