Mark Watts is The Director of Education at elitefts™ and the NSCA Ohio State Director. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the College of Professional and Applied Studies at Urbana University. He has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science &

Elitefts SPP: Bob Alejo Interview

Jul 23rd, 2015 56m

Bob AlejoAssistant AD/ Director of Strength & ConditioningNorth Carolina State UniversityTopics Covered in the PodcastHow Coach Alejo got started in the industryHow the game of baseball has progressedCommunication with Athletic Trainer

Elitefts SPP: Joe Hashey Interview

Jul 22nd, 2015 42m 59s

Joe HasheySynergy AthleticsFitness Business EmpireTopics Covered in the PodcastHow Joe got started4 Knee Surgeries.... and a lot of questionsThe Start of Synergy AthleticsTransitioning from only athletes to the adult populationPsyc

Elitefts SPP: Fred Eaves Interview

Jul 16th, 2015 49m 6s

Fred EavesDirector of Wellness and Athletic PerformanceBattle Ground AcademyTopics in this PodcastTopics Covered in this PodcastHow Coach Eaves got started in the professionTaking over a New ProgramAssessing the situation Identifying r

Elitefts SPP Mark McLaughlin Interview

Jul 2nd, 2015 57m 25s

Mark McLaughlinPhysical Preperation CoachOwner of Performance Training CenterTopics Covered in this PodcastMark's JourneyCatastrophic injuries in youth athletics3 cases that got Mark's attention to research trainingIndividual Training

Elitefts SPP: Chris Doyle Interview

Jun 19th, 2015 44m 5s

Chris DoyleHead Strength & Conditioning Coach for FootballUniversity of IowaTopics Covered in This PodcastHow Coach Doyle got startedStrength & Conditioning and FootballSame characteristics lead to success for any coachSport Coach -

Elitefts SPP: Evan Marcus Interview

Jun 10th, 2015 39m 7s

Evan MarcusHead Strength & Conditioning CoachMinnesota VikingsTopics Covered in this PodcastHow Coach Marcus got startedGetting an edge in athleticsD3 to DIMeeting Rock GullicksonNot just Xs and Os but communicating with AthletesChal

Elitefts SPP: Tobias Jacobi Interview

Jun 5th, 2015 48m 20s

Tobias JacobiStrength & Conditioning CoachAssistant Football CaochTeacherStrong Rock Christian SchoolTopics Covered in this PodcastThe JourneyThe family sacrificeGong from a a head positionDealing with being let goBeing humble and

Elitefts SPP - Mike Boyle Interview

Jun 1st, 2015 32m 37s

Mike BoyleMike Boyle Strength & ConditioningTopics Covered in this PodcastThe BeginningsHow Coach Boyle got his StartHaving Mike Woicik as a roommateAppointing himself as the BU Strength CoachTrainingTraining for HockeyGetting strong

Elitefts SPP: Ted Perlak Interview

May 22nd, 2015 58m 55s

Ted PerlakAssistant Athletic Director for Strength & ConditioningUniversity of DelawareHow Ted Got Started inDevelopment of Your StaffSport Coach RelationshipsStarting Over of as a New CoachDurabilityFive Things every coach wants and e

Elitefts SPP: Cory Schlesinger Interview

May 1st, 2015 1h 8m

Cory SchlesingerAssistant Director of Sports Enhancement for men's basketball University of Alabama-BirminghamTopics Covered in this PodcastThe Nautilus ChecklistA Strength Coach at age 19Intern to DirectorThe advantage of being an ass

Elitefts SPP: Frank Wintrich Interview

Apr 23rd, 2015 1h

Frank WintrichDirector of Football Sports PerformanceBrigham Young UniversityTopic in this PodcastHow Coach Wintrich got startedAssessmentsOlympic LiftsHigh Low SequencingIn-Season TrainingTechnologyThe ABCs Advice for Young CoachesThe Fra

Elitefts SPP: Eric Cressey Interview

Apr 15th, 2015 47m 12s

Topics Covered in This PodcastLuck is where preparation meets opportunityThe biggest changes Eric has seen in BaseballAssessments for athletesCommunication with coachesDo no harm, do no good?Educating athletesBest scheduled scenario for

Elitefts SPP: Gary Schofield Interview

Apr 10th, 2015 1h

Gary SchofiledHeade Strength & Conditioning CoachGreater Atlanta Christian SchoolNSAC Southest Regional CoordinatorTopics in this PodcastHow Gary Schofield got started.From D3 Baseball to the NBAThink different to make a difference High Sc

Elitefts SPP - Power Athlete Interview

Apr 6th, 2015 1h 11m

Power AthleteJohn Welbourn, Luke Summers, Cali Hinzman, Tex McQuilkin, Bobby GoodfellowTopics in this Podcast1. How did Power Athlete get started: From he NFL to training athletes2. What is the most important takeaway for attendees of a semi

Elitefts SPP: Ross Bowsher Interview

Mar 25th, 2015 1h

Ross Bowsher, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Arkansas Tech UniversityTopics in this InterviewHow Ross got started in the professionNetworking through powerliftingMentors that allow their assistants to grow"You can make it other ways"Trai

Elitefts SPP: Brian Thompson Interview

Mar 20th, 2015 50m

Brian Thompson, PhDAssociate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport StudiesDirector of Strength and ConditioningSpringfield CollegeTopics in this PodcastHow Brian Got StartedManaging the Duel RoleThe Springfield Curriculum; 3 major compone

Elitefts SPP: Evan Simon Interview

Mar 13th, 2015 58m 13s

Evan SimonHead Football Strength & Conditioning CoachOregon State UniversityTopics in this PodcastThe JourneyThe most important aspects of arriving at a new school and implementing your programBig 10 - Pac 12 Stigma Goals of the Wint

Elitefts SPP: Loren Landow Interview

Feb 20th, 2015 43m 40s

Loren LandowFounder of Loren Landow PerformanceDirector of Performance Enhancement - Steadman Hawkins Institute DenverTopics in this PodcastMentally Preparing for the NFL Combine: 8 Weeks for 2 tenthsThe training structure for combine prepP

Elitefts SPP: John O'Sullivan Interview

Feb 18th, 2015 43m 6s

Interview with John O'Sullivan, Founder of Changing the Game ProjectTopics in this PodcastWhat motivated John to start the Changing the Game ProjectThe role of a Former Athlete, Coach and a ParentFormal Education for Youth Sports Coach

Elitefts SPP Jonathan MIke Interview

Feb 6th, 2015 1h 4m

Jonathan Mike InterviewTopics Covered in this PodcastThe JourneyInformation overload. How to sift throughout the BS.Supplementation takeawaysZinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin DThe real deal on GlutenThe Science of SleepCarbs and Protein guidelines

Elitefts SPP Simon Sinek Interview

Jan 26th, 2015 35m 52s

Simon Sinek InterviewAuthor of Start with Why and Leaders East LastTopics Covered in this PodcastThe Golden Circle for CoachesUrgent at the Expense of the ImportantHow to undersell and over deliver when getting hired as a coachWhat Chip Kell

Elitefts SPP Charlie Weingroff Interview

Jan 23rd, 2015 1h 18m

Charlie Weingroff, DPT, ATCPhysical TherapistCertified Athletic TrainingStrength & Conditioning CoachTopics Covered in this Podcast1. How Charile got into the field2. The rationale behind Training = Rehab, Rehab = Training3. Where we are

Elitefts SPP - Nick Showman Interview

Dec 19th, 2014 51m 56s

Nick ShowmanOwner - Showtime Strength & PerformanceOwner - Natural Ohio Bodybuilding AssociationTopics Covered in this Podcast1. Ownign two business at 25 tears old. How Nick got to wear he is now.2. Lessons learned from owning a facility3.

Elitefts SPP - Nate Harvey Interview

Dec 12th, 2014 55m 32s

Nate Harvey, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports at State University of New York at BuffaloTopics Covered in this PodcastHow Coach Harvey got started in coachingTransitioning from Football to the Olympic SportsThe SUNY Br