Recorded live at the NSCA Conference, this episode features an in-depth conversation with Justin Lima about the art and science of strength coaching, career development, and the mission behind Strength Coach Network.
Key Topics Covered:
- Calling Out Bad Training: Why Justin publicly questions dangerous training practices and how he educates "coaches in the middle" through social media
- Speaking the Language: How to communicate with sport coaches by learning their terminology and priorities
- Programming for High School Coaches: Practical guidance on percentages, rep maxes, and avoiding common traps when resources are limited
- Managing Athlete Load: Using reactive strength index (RSI) and other tools to monitor 100+ football players, plus the surprising discovery about when athletes actually perform best
- VBT and Technology: When to use velocity-based training and when simpler approaches work better
- Microdosing vs. Macrodosing: Why the pendulum has swung too far and when to actually load athletes hard
- Game Speed vs. Training Speed: The drag racer vs. Fast & Furious analogy that perfectly explains athletic development
- The Four P's Framework: Evaluating jobs based on Pay, Personal Life, Progression, and Purpose—and why Justin left Division 1 football
- What's Next: Upcoming book release, sprint mechanics course, medicine ball training book, and the explosion of educational content at Strength Coach Network
Perfect for: High school coaches managing multiple responsibilities, college assistants looking to level up, and any strength professional who wants to work more effectively with sport coaches while developing athletes who are both fast and resilient.
