With any knowledge of sport science you know that the actual numbers are the least important part. It was my job over 3 months to vet and assess our trial force plates to see if they were fit for the facility I coach at. In this episode (20 min), I share my experiences, lessons learned, and thought processes throughout the journey. Force plates are great and extremely useful, but consume my perspective with the lens of applying it to your own job and technology to help you improve your coaching and processes. Build your story. Instagram and Twitter: @CoachBigToe

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115. Why as a "Sport Science Guy" I Said No to Force Plates

The last place you'd expect an Ole Miss football player who grew up in Oxford, Mississippi to end up: in Utah working with speed skaters. Andrew takes us through his entire journey navigating all the different sports and different locations along the way all across the country. The connected dots and the full circle moments have led him to asking himself "What impact are you trying to have today?" Build your story. Twitter: @astuartlift Instagram: @coachastuart LinkedIn ; YouTube ; Website

114. Stories from Andrew Stuart, US Speedskating, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Health and Performance Science

From "don't just sit there looking like a puppy dog" to winning a gold medal in Tokyo, Christian Hartford has achieved success for himself and his athletes by constantly finding ways to "be better." Christian walks us through the day of the beach volleyball gold medal match that his athletes won and all the emotions it brought. Then he wrapped up the episode by sharing what it means to him to be a new father to Jack, how impactful learning how to take a step back when working with Olympians was, and an insightful lesson of how to "debrief your own week." Empowering you to build your story. Be sure to check out his podcast! Making strength and conditioning/performance/coaching more sustainable for parents. Instagram @dad_strength_podcast

113. Stories from Christian Hartford, USA Beach Volleyball, Athletic Performance Coach

Are you looking for a competitive edge when looking for jobs and interviewing? Listen to my experiences of an on-campus interview so you can be better prepared for yours. Although each university will have their own specific protocols, what I experienced can give you examples and insights to help you prepare for yours. Additionally, even if you might not be looking for jobs specifically as an "assistant strength and conditioning coach," there are valuable lessons for any job interview related to sports performance. Instagram/Twitter: @CoachBigToe

112. Sharing My On-Campus Interview Experience at a University

A story unlike any others starting with stumbling upon Lee Taft while coaching basketball, Tyler has navigated his career up to a job in the NBA. Developing effective "mental models" along every stop, each stop has brought stories of ascension of his athletes to things beyond just performance. Check out my chat with Tyler about what has made his story as unique as it is. Empowering you to take control of your story! https://completesportperformance.com/

111. Stories from Tyler Terrell, Atlanta Hawks, Performance Coach

Job searching is a lot more similar to The Bachelorette and getting an ACT tutor than you might think... In this episode I draw on my experiences from job searching for over 2 years (thanks COVID) including 80+ applications and networking with 60+ professionals (100+ phone calls). My analogies and 1 real life story help put this process into perspective to help you maximize your efforts and increase your odds of success when looking for jobs. Empowering you to take control of your story! Episode on YouTube @CoachBigToe on Instagram and Twitter

110. If You Have, Are, or Will Be Job Searching, Listen to These 3 Analogies

The most fundamental story of Coach Cromer left him with one less finger and turned his world upside down spurring the genesis of "Living 9 Strong" and his motto for life. Stumbling into softball and the life lessons he's learned from his players and winning conference championships, Bryan brings a ton of insight wrapping up his question you can ask yourself to get better by focusing on "intentional attention." Empowering you to take control of your story! Episode on YouTube Instagram/Twitter: @Living9Strong Panther Creek Softball: @PantherCreekSB 

109. Stories from "Living 9 Strong" with Bryan Cromer, Head Varsity Softball Coach, Panther Creek HS

Hopping off the plane at LAX without know where he'd sleep that night to now a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jonathan Valentini has made it happen everywhere he's been. College volleyball, internship at UCLA, and St. Laurence High School are his 3 biggest stops thus far. Check out this episode as Jonathan shares insights from private, college, and high school roles to help you land your first Head Strength and Conditioning Coach job. Empowering you to take control of your story! Episode on YouTube Instagram: @jonathan_valentini Website: https://jv-performance.com/

108. Stories from Getting His First Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Job with Jonathan Valentini, St. Laurence High School

Starting with 6 months going on 4 years, Zack Wade is on a mission to continue making a difference through baseball in Thailand. From losing baseball entirely for a year as a college athlete, to the happenstance that brought him to the International School Bangkok, and now being a business owner on top of everything else, Zack shares a ton of valuable stories and insights. Learning how he navigates his challenges and hurdles across the world can help you do the same in your coaching. Episode on YouTube Zack's FaceBook Page

107. Internal Stories from Coaching in Thailand with Zack Wade, Head Baseball Coach International School of Bangkok

Sam Acho is just getting started after truly letting the world see him. From the laundry list of accomplishments from college and the NFL, to his mission work, and now current and future aspirations, Sam is on a mission to inspire others to be real in a world full of fakes. A speed round of questions, stories from meeting 2 Presidents, and a story that's never been told before, this is an episode packed with insight. Episode on YouTube Book: Let the World See You Instagram/Twitter: @TheSamAcho

106. Stories from Sam Acho, NFL Linebacker, Author/Storyteller

Maybe this is the advice I should be taking, but I know there are a lot of you out there like me and you are not alone. I FEEL YOU. Graduating, starting your career, being an "adult" for a few years. I share the 2 toughest things about being an ambitious 20-something year old, the advice I've received, the experience I've gained, and action steps you can take. I don't have all the answers, but I have done a decent amount of stuff for someone my age. So let's get after it together. Empowering you to take control of your story. Episode on YouTube Instagram/Twitter: @CoachBigToe

105. To Every Ambitious 20-Something Year Old, This is for You

From almost 20 years in college track, Bob Thurnhoffer has the stories to back up an already tenured coaching career. COVID, last minute pole vaulting, philosophy, unlikely heroes, and the power of questions, this episode and conversation show what coaching is all about. These perspectives and stories help you take a step back and ask "why am I here and how do I best help my athletes?" Empowering you to take control of your story. Twitter: @BobThurnhoffer Instagram: @BobThurnhoffer7 This Episode on YouTube Bob on SimpliFaster Loyola Track YouTube Channel 'Average at Best' to D1 Coach 1080 Motion Articles

104. Stories from Bob Thurnhoffer, Loyola University Chicago, Head Track and Field/XC Coach

The opportunity to coach youth athletes and set them up for literally the rest of their athletic careers (and lives) is one of the coolest parts of coaching. However, there are many factors that are outside of the coach's control (i.e. time, puberty, etc.) when it comes to developing athletes. In this episode, I put together my own experience plus advice I've received when coaching this population. Combining these two things will provide you with a new lens to approach working with your youth athletes. YouTube: Video for TSP 103 If you enjoy, please consider subscribing: YouTube Channel

103. How to Coach Youth Athletes (8-18 y/o), A Simplified Guide

Dr. Zach Cogen, Sports Physical Therapist out of EXOS San Diego, shares the biggest and coolest stories he has accumulated thus far as a professional. From having to take the GRE 5 times, to doing physical therapy across the world through Zoom, to watching his athlete's accomplishments, you'll want to hear these. With commonalities and themes of working athletes, just in a different role, Zach's insights will help add to your perspective on what's possible. Empowering you to take control of your story! Instagram: @thesportsphysio_ YouTube: https://youtu.be/nnuXYyhIjTI

102. Stories from Dr. Zach Cogen, EXOS San Diego, Sports Physical Therapist

"That same thing has happened a few times in my life: where I’m a dummy, then I do something smart in the end, then it sort of pays off. It’s a recurring lesson in my life.” Kyle Davey's journey has been a combination of opening doors, making doors out of nothing, and doors closing even when he didn't want them to. From wanting more out of his career and making stuff happen, he shares his insights and stories from beginning to end. Empowering you to take control of your story! YouTube: https://youtu.be/uxJ9yzxAMH0 Instagram: @KyleDavey1 @RE_performancetherapy Twitter: @KD_KyleDavey Website: https://kyledavey.com/

101. Stories from Kyle Davey, Coordinator of Athletic Performance, The RE_Building by NWRA

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