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Coach and athlete interviews. From local to international guests the show hosts many people who are revolutionizing the way we compete. It’s a platform to allow student and professional athletes along with the coaches to get their ideas out to a larger audience. The world of sports and how it’s viewed is always changing to listen as it happens helps the audience become a part of history in the making. The guest list is growing all the time as more people come on the show to help broadcast their thoughts
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Send a text Recorded 12/30/25 In Part 2, the conversation dives deeper into elastic speed, force production, and long-term athlete development. Steven and Brandon break down how true speed is built through the integration of acceleration mechanics, plyometrics, and strength training — not just weight room numbers. They discuss how to identify whether an athlete is elastic-dominant or strength-dominant, how to program accordingly, and why broad jumps, resisted sprints, and intent-driven lift...
Send a text In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, Steven sits down with Brandon to break down the true foundations of sprint speed. The discussion centers on acceleration mechanics, horizontal force production, and why the broad jump may be one of the most underrated indicators of sprint performance. Brandon shares his philosophy on training sprinters based on their natural tendencies—whether they’re twitchy, elastic athletes or strength-dominant performers—and explains how resistance tra...
Send us a text Leadership isn’t theory — it’s built under pressure, tested in adversity, and proven through service. In this episode, Steven sits down with Eric Everard, a veteran leader whose career spans military health systems, enterprise IT transformation, and high-level wrestling coaching. With over 25 years of experience in process improvement and organizational leadership, Eric brings a rare combination of Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt expertise, health informatics innovation, agil...
Send us a text In this episode, Steven sits down with Stephanie Grubbs, the first woman to serve as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros, to talk about what it really takes to prepare athletes for the demands of Major League Baseball. Stephanie shares her path from collegiate athletics to professional baseball, detailing how coaching in the MLB requires a different lens — one built on individualized programming, relationship equity, recovery management, and lon...
Send us a text In this episode, Steven sits down with veteran strength coach and former NFL nose tackle Scott Kellar for a wide-ranging conversation on training, recovery, and long-term athlete development. Coach Kellar brings decades of experience from both professional football and the weight room, offering insight into effective football training cycles, microdosing for multi-sport athletes, and how shorter training blocks can prevent burnout while improving performance. The conversation ...
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Seth Ford, strength and conditioning coach and head powerlifting coach at Huntington ISD in East Texas, for an in-depth conversation on developing strong, fast, and resilient athletes. Seth shares his coaching philosophy on training high school athletes for long-term success across multiple sports, not just sport-specific performance. We dive into how he programs strength training throughout the season, avoids peaking too early or too late, an...
Send us a text Voodoo Power Podcast — Featuring Josh Stoner How do you separate legitimate ideas from hype when every trend promises the next breakthrough? On this episode of the Voodoo Power Podcast, Coach Stoner joins the conversation to unpack how experience, self-testing, and collaboration shape real high-performance environments. He explains why the best filters for trends come from coaches who train themselves, build think-tank staffs, and test ideas before pushing them onto athletes....
Send us a text Waffle Iron Gym isn’t just a place to train — it’s a proving ground. Hosted by strength coach and community‑builder Stephen Rose, this podcast digs deep into the art, science, and soul of athletic development. From the garage‑gym roots that sparked a local movement to the hard‑earned lessons forged under the bar, Stephen brings raw honesty, practical wisdom, and decades of hands‑on experience. Each episode explores what it really takes to build stronger athletes and stronger pe...
Send us a text In this episode, Steven sits down with Coach Alex Gibson of APG Strength for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, athlete development, and building a training culture that truly works. Coach Gibson shares her journey in the strength and conditioning world, including how APG Strength grew into a thriving facility with a balanced mix of male and female athletes by prioritizing communication, confidence, and connection. The discussion dives into practical coaching strategies—...
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Morris of Missouri State to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a championship-caliber football program from the inside out. From establishing core values like attitude, discipline, accountability, and love, to developing young players with vastly different backgrounds, Dr. Morris breaks down the systems and standards that drive the Bears forward. He shares how his staff approaches player development, motor patterns, nutrition, re...
Send us a text In this episode of Plates and Pancakes, we sit down with legendary strength coach Ron McKeefery to explore the intersection of performance, leadership, and faith. From his early days chasing quarterback dreams to shaping elite athletes at the University of Washington and beyond, Coach McKeefery shares hard-earned wisdom on building culture, navigating adversity, and staying grounded in purpose. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or leader, this conversation offers practical insig...
Send us a text In this episode, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Hunter Haralson of Collinsville Public Schools sits down with Steven to talk about the evolution of high school strength training, athlete development, and what it truly takes to build a winning culture. Hunter shares his journey from Lawrence, Kansas, to wrestling at Lindenwood University, to becoming a sixth-year Head S&C Coach and leader in one of the most respected programs in Oklahoma. With certifications in CSCS...
Send us a text In this episode, Steven sits down with Maddie Harrelson, Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning at Owasso High School, to explore her journey from Washington, Iowa, to the heart of one of Oklahoma’s most competitive athletic programs. Maddie shares how her experiences at Lindenwood University, Quincy, and Mississippi State shaped her nine-year coaching career and her passion for developing strong, resilient athletes. The conversation opens with real-life connection—Steven an...
Send us a text Coach Tucker Seay, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dalton High School, joins Steven to discuss his evolving approach to athlete development and performance. Drawing from his background in exercise science and insights from Super Training, Tucker breaks down how he balances speed, volume, and neural fatigue in his programming. They explore his transition to head coach, the implementation of the Lightened method with bands for confidence and control, and his findings on ...
Send us a text In this episode, Steven sits down with John Coleman, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Powerlifting Coach, and Algebra teacher at Pollok Central High School in Lufkin, Texas. John shares his unconventional journey into coaching—starting from being fired from a summer camp job to becoming a respected leader in both the classroom and the weight room. They dive deep into training high school powerlifters, exploring how John blends 531 programming, max-effort and dynamic s...
Send us a text In this episode of Plates and Pancakes, Steven sits down with Coach Donoho from APG Strength for a wide-ranging conversation that blends athletic performance, coaching wisdom, and a touch of horsemanship. The two discuss the art of developing young athletes, tackling topics like early sports specialization, asymmetries, and injury prevention — all through the lens of practical coaching experience. Coach Donoho shares insights from his time on the Tennessee State Advisory Board...
Send us a text In this episode, Steven Thompson sits down with Dr. Ivey, the Senior Athletic Director for Health and Performance at the University of Louisville, to explore what it truly takes to build a championship-level athletic program. Dr. Ivey brings decades of experience in sports psychology, strength and conditioning, and mental performance coaching, sharing powerful insights from his time at the University of Missouri, the NFL, and now at Louisville. The conversation dives deep int...
Send us a text In this episode, Steven Thompson sits down with Clay Bewley, Speed, Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Willow Canyon High School in Surprise, Arizona, and former coach at Estrella Foothills High School. With over two decades of experience coaching at the high school and collegiate levels — including Northern Arizona, Jacksonville University, Angelo State, UNLV, and Faith Lutheran — Coach Bewley shares powerful insights on athlete development, recruiting, and the evolving lands...
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with David Abernethy, high-profile strength coach, athlete, and co-founder of Tsunami Barbell. With nearly 25 years of experience as a college athlete and coach at schools like Methodist, Western Carolina, Clemson, Ole Miss, Western Kentucky, and Furman, David has shaped the performance of countless athletes — from Eli Manning to future pros across multiple sports. We dive into: • The coaching journey from college sidelines to building Tsunam...
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Keith Caton, Head Strength Coach at Manvel High School, whose career spans 11 stops across collegiate and high school athletics, including powerhouse programs like Baylor, Auburn, Syracuse, Missouri, and Indiana. Coach Caton shares insights on: The transition from college to high school coaching and preparing athletes for the next levelProgressions, regressions, and protocols that build long-term athletic successThe role of technology, hear...
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