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TeamBuildr Helps Yale Strength Coaches Innovate, Connect With Athletes

Posted by Paul Markgraff | May 2023 | Products & Services For Strength Coaches, Technology Products For Strength Coaches | 0

TeamBuildr is online strength and conditioning software for brick-and-mortar strength and conditioning coaches. With clients ranging in size from small high schools to as large as the Texas Rangers, The Ohio State Buckeyes, the New Orleans Saints and the Oregon Ducks – to name just a few – TeamBuildr approaches innovation in the same way as Coach TJ Belanger. They focus on the foundational principle of serving the best interests of coaches and athletes first.

Tobias Jacobi On Listening Vs. Hearing

Posted by Paul Markgraff | May 2023 | Athlete Engagement, Featured Videos | 0

Tobias Jacobi, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, USAW-L1, TPI-L1, and USAT&FL-1, is Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Strong Rock Christian School in Locust Grove, Ga. In this video, he discusses the difference between when athletes listen and when they hear their coaches. He explains that kids haven’t changed over the years, but parents and society have changed. Therefore, it’s important that coaches don’t hold kids accountable for societal changes they had no part in.

Authentic Connection Leads To Better Relationships

Posted by Paul Markgraff | May 2023 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Featured Articles | 0

Under Tobias Jacobi’s guidance, students and colleagues alike flourish, discovering the importance of meaningful relationships, growth and accountability.

Seeking Wisdom: Adapt, Learn And Grow

Posted by Paul Markgraff | Apr 2023 | Coaching Philosophy, Coaching Profiles, Education, Featured Articles | 0

By leveraging their ability to regularly adapt, high school strength coaches overcome challenges, seek growth, learn from peers, and over time, steep themselves in the wisdom of the profession.

Tobias Jacobi On The Impact Of Evolving Terminology

Posted by Paul Markgraff | Apr 2023 | Career Development, Featured Videos | 0

Tobias Jacobi fills a lot of roles at Strong Rock Christian School in Locust Grove, Georgia. As the chair of the the Physical Education Department, he speaks the language of an educator fluently, and leverages that knowledge to become a better relationship builder, student of his craft, leader and role model.