Category: Coaching Profiles

Trenton Smart – Bringing Strength To The Largest High School In Ohio

by Paul Sapienza | Feb 20, 2025 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Physical Education (PE), Programming

Director of Sports Performance at Mason High School (OH) Trenton Smart leads with an emphasis on fundamental movements, injury mitigation, and mental resilience.

Romero Empowers Female Athletes At The Harpeth Hall School

by Paul Sapienza | Feb 4, 2025 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Physical Education (PE)

Jim Romero, Director of Strength & Conditioning, Head Track Coach, and Associate Athletic Director at Harpeth Hall School, combines expertise in strength training with strategic sports administration to support the success of female athletes.

Spring Sports: Prepping For Baseball, Softball, And Track And Field

by Paul Sapienza | Jan 22, 2025 | Best Practices, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Programming

Spring sports demand distinct concerns to ensure athlete health and performance. Consider these targeted exercises to gear up for the season.

Adam Banwarth Transforms Athletics Beyond His Role

by Paul Sapienza | Jan 21, 2025 | Best Practices, Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles

Strength Coach Adam Banwarth combines athletic expertise and administrative leadership to elevate his school’s athletic program.

Building Leaders At The U.S. Naval Academy

by Paul Sapienza | Dec 9, 2024 | Best Practices, Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles

Explore how Bryan Fitzpatrick, Associate Athletic Director at the U.S. Naval Academy, utilizes his unique role to shape future leaders through sports performance.

Asheville Christian Academy Strength Coach Nick Ficker Perseveres Through Hurricane Helene

by Paul Sapienza | Nov 25, 2024 | Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles

Get an inside look into Hurricane Helene from Strength Coach Nick Ficker. Hear what he’s done to get the school and community back on their feet.

Insights From Allison Maurer – Strength Coach And Dietitian

by Paul Sapienza | Nov 12, 2024 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Nutrition

Explore how Allison Maurer, an industry-leading dietitian and strength coach, brings collegiate-level sports nutrition and training to high school athletes at Knoxville Catholic High.

Marvin Welch Supporting Dickinson Through Knowledge And Passion

by Paul Sapienza | Oct 30, 2024 | Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Plyometrics, Programming

Marvin Welch applies his knowledge and passion for sports performance to promote athlete success at Dickinson ISD.

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders At University School

by Paul Sapienza | Oct 16, 2024 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles, Mental Toughness

For over 28 years, Coach Carlo Alvarez has been transforming athletes into elite leaders through strength and conditioning.

Transforming Athletics At Colfax-Mingo High School

by Paul Sapienza | Sep 30, 2024 | Coaching Profiles, Equipment Products For Strength Coaches, Featured Articles, Products & Services For Strength Coaches

Explore Erin Hume’s journey as the Athletic Director at Colfax-Mingo High School, nurturing an environment that promotes student-athlete development.

Shane Nelson Brings Strength and Conditioning to Portage High School

by Paul Sapienza | Aug 22, 2024 | Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles

With a focus on improving athleticism and instilling strong values, Shane Nelson is bringing strength and conditioning to Portage High School.

Coaching Fun and Speed with Coach Zachary Nauert

by Paul Sapienza | Jul 25, 2024 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles

Coach Zachary Nauert from Mound Westonka (Min.) High School shares his approach to strength and conditioning, emphasizing multi-sport participation, speed development, overtraining mitigation, and fun.

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