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The latest in the Strength and Conditioning Profession.
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Lauren Campbell, Conlan Sodrosky, and Jake Wilks from Firefly Recovery join this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0 to talk to us about:The importance of moving the needle for athletic performance and recoveryThe future of Firefly Recovery and research developmentsHow sports performance coaches and athletic trainers can collaborate to improve the athlete experienceVisit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support.Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.comVisit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/
Colton Haynes is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Haynes talks to us about:Why you should reach out to as many coaches as possible to learn and growThe importance of authenticity during an interview and on the jobThat the next four years of your life creates the next 40 years of your lifeVisit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support.Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.comVisit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/
Colton Haynes is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Haynes talks to us about:
Why process and development of the athletes is key year round
How support and buy in from sport coaches and administration can make your job more enjoyable
That the key to having a successful season is adjusting to make athletes available to play
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Kevin Brown is a Co-Founder and CEO of Friction Labs. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Kevin talks to us about:
Why being a lifelong learner is important
How autonomy can allow individuals to thrive in an environment
That leaders should be trying to make those around them better and go after their goals and dreams
Kevin Brown is a Co-Founder and CEO of Friction Labs. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Kevin talks to us about:
How to be innovative and create products based on needs
The importance of helping athletes find an edge to improve their performance
Why finding your North Star as an entrepreneur is beneficial
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Wes Kirk is a Sports Performance Coach. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Kirk talks to us about:
Why you should always bet on yourself even when things seem difficult
The importance of checking in with athletes and getting their input
What a high performance model can look like in a high school setting
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Wes Kirk is Director of Sports Performance at Colorado Academy. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Kirk talks to us about:
The importance planning, but of also being able to adapt on the fly and modify those plans
Why coaches should work with a wide spectrum of ability early on in their career
That no matter what level you are at you should prioritize forming strong relationships with the athletes
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Hewitt Tomlin is a Co-Founder and CEO of TeamBuildr. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Hewitt talks to us about:
The importance of demand generation for entrepreneurs
How reflecting on successes and failures can make you a better professional
Why the easiest way to stand out is to speak authentically
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Hewitt Tomlin is a Co-Founder and CEO of TeamBuildr. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Hewitt talks to us about:
Trends in the strength and conditioning industry post COVID
Why developing and keeping relationships with vendors is key in the industry
The importance of looking for the intangible qualities in candidates during the hiring process
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Brendan George is a Sports Performance Coach at Landow Performance. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach George talks to us about:
Why you should be willing to do the things that other people won't do
How service and sales are the key to the private sector industry
The importance of being a support system for the athletes that you work with
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Brendan George is a Sports Performance Coach at Landow Performance. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach George talks to us about:
How to communicate with athletes and parents in the private sector
Why long term athletic development is extremely important when working with young athletes
The importance of getting the results and the referrals to build a client base
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Dr. Bradley is the owner of Bradley Barbell. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Dr. Bradley talks to us about:
Why social media is a necessary evil for modern day coaching
That it's okay to be a little selfish about your time coming up in the industry
How partnering with professors at your university can be a huge benefit and improve your department
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Dr. Bradley is the owner of Bradley Barbell. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Dr. Bradley talks to us about:
Why you should try to maintain relationships with strength coaches from every stop that you make
How to explore opportunities that allow you to be a strength coach while also pursuing other ventures
What the strength and conditioning field could look like in the future with the CASCE accreditation
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Coach Ulrich is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about:
Why you should be curious and try to learn from everybody around you
The importance of researching a job and ensuring that their mission aligns with your beliefs
How buying into yourself can be the key to success in this industry
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Coach Ulrich is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about:
The importance of knowing your why and selling it to coaches and athletes
How to manage a large number of athletes while ensuring that each athlete gets what they need
Why you should check your ego at the door when interacting with sport coaches
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Coach Walls is the Director of Sports Performance at Mullen High School. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Walls talks to us about:
What building a staff from the ground up can look like
The importance of staff retention and how you can get creative with it
Why taking a risk with your career can actually be the best thing to happen to you
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Coach McLendon is Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning Coach at Chadron State College. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach McLendon talks to us about:
The importance of being consistent with who you are no matter what job you're at
How being a good parent can make you a better coach and professional
Why you should continue to push yourself towards a goal until you achieve it
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Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support.
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Coach McLendon is Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning Coach at Chadron State College. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about:
The importance of building personal and professional relationships with sport coaches
Why you should make a thousand mistakes throughout your coaching career
How becoming a chameleon can help create buy in from the most amount of people
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Coach Rummel is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about:
The creative and fun challenge that comes with working with para-athletes
Why you should stay optimistic and find your coaching why
The importance of staying authentic and true to yourself during the interview process
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Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support.
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