Best NSCA Podcasts (2024)

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Nick Barringer | Dietitian Synergy & Evolving Tactical Strength and Conditioning

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Get to know Army Lieutenant Colonel Nick Barringer, Program Director for the United States Army-Baylor University Master’s in Nutrition. Barringer shares how he originally planned to become a strength and conditioning coach before a nutrition course inspired him to pursue dietetics. However, it was his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist…

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EPS 176, Derrick Mein, Ranger signature series lenses! 41:07

6h ago41:07

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Send us a Text Message. Ranger Performance Eyewear is the leader in cutting edge technology when it comes to lenses for shooting eyewear. This played a big part in why Derrick Mein is now on the team with Ranger. Now, Derrick has developed his own signature line of lenses with Ranger, and in this episode, we get down to why, how, and what these len…

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S8E14: Chasing "The Queen" of Charlotte with Kevin Thompson and War X 55:46

5d ago55:46

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Kevin Thompson is chasing the queen of Charlotte trying to hit all 1st places in races in the North Carolina area for OCR. This MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro is on a hot streak that's taken him through the first half of the year with podiums not only in his home state but also at major events like War X. Evan and Kevin talk about his background, traini…

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EPS 175, Big shoots. Go or No Go ? 50:10

2d ago50:10

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Send us a Text Message. We have talked a lot about big money blasts, Regionals, US Open and Nationals on this show. So what's the big deal? Why should you spend the money to go to a shoot like that? Listen in as we cover the reasons WHY you should attend one of these big shoots! There is a lot more to it than you think, and if you love sporting cla…

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#223 Bert Sorin- BSAR 36:42

3d ago36:42

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In this episode we revisit an earlier episode with Bert Sorin. The world recently lost his Legendary Father, and we honor the Legacy of the Sorin name, and share Bert Sorins episode this week. Stay strong, and do great things. Richard Sorin, 1950-2024 0:00- Intro 10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency 20:00- Going to the Limit, to…

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EPS 174, SCOOPS Live audio covering 2024 World FITASC championship! 1:36:17

9d ago1:36:17

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Send us a Text Message. This is live audio from our SCOOPS live segment covering the 2024 World FITASC championship from Game Unlimited! This was amazing shoot with lots of great competition, drama, amazing results, and we cover it all! We are joined by David Radulavich and RAD Chad Roberts for a great conversation! - Elite Shotguns - https://elite…

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#222 Research to Reps-Flashback/Honoring Richard "Pops" Sorin 1:09:05

10d ago1:09:05

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In this episode we revisit an earlier episode with Richard "Pops" Sorin. The world recently lost this legendary human, and we honor him with this weeks episode. Stay strong, and do great things. Richard Sorin, 1950-2024 0:00- Intro 10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency 20:00- Going to the Limit, to Create a Vision 30:00- Science …

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Time-Saving Versus Time-Efficient Training Terminology, Methods, and Prescription 11:52

12d ago11:52

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In this episode Ian Bonder discusses his article, “Time-Saving Versus Time-Efficient Training Terminology, Methods, and Prescription” published in issue 46-3 of Strength and Conditioning Journal.By Ben Reuter, SCJ Podcast Editor

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Ashley Kowalewski | Overcoming Challenges by Keeping Ego in Check

16d ago

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After almost leaving the profession entirely, Ashley Kowalewski landed her role as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the prestigious Louisiana State University. Listen as she recounts the strength and conditioning coach who inspired her as a high-level athlete at Oklahoma State University, diverting her path away from pursuing a physi…

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EPS 173, Fiocchi USA CEO, David Blenker + NSCA segment! 55:59

24d ago55:59

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Send us a Text Message. We are joined by the CEO of Fiocchi USA, David Blenker, as we cover everything from Ammo shortages, powder and primer shortages and what Fiocchi USA is doing about it. David himself has quite the impressive background in the firearms industry and his role with Fiocchi is a welcomed one, for sure! We also feature a NSCA segme…

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S8E13: Keep Rolling BJJ Author Jon Jordan 1:10:13

25d ago1:10:13

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Jon Jordan returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Keep Rolling. He shares insights and lessons learned from a lifetime in martial arts and what it is like to become a new author. Plus, Evan and Jon talk about what it was like to be announcers for the Victory Week Tournament and the two discuss modern uses …

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Jared Siegmund | Training Paralympic Athletes

30d ago

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As a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), Jared Siegmund prepares athletes for the apex of achievement and perseverance. Siegmund shares that, contrary to public belief, the Olympic competition cycle is not every four years — Team USA athletes face fierce competition in World Series events along the wa…

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EPS 172 Eric Trump, Bustin’ Clays with the First Family! 56:35

1M ago56:35

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Send us a Text Message. Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, and his family are avid outdoorsman, to say the very least. But Eric doesn't just enjoy busting clays, he enjoys all aspects of it, including reloading his own ammo and doing his own gun smithing! Yes, you read that right! This is not just a celebrity that shoots now and then. How many celebr…

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EPS 171, Interviews from the 2024 World Sporting! 54:18

1M ago54:18

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Send us a Text Message. Interviews with George Digweed, Richard Faulds, Anthony Matarese, Iain Parker(CEO of CPSA), Reanna Frauens, Grace Corseli, and Amber Brown! We get the raw emotions from during and right after the tournament from the best in the support, to the up and comers, to the club host, and next years organizing body! These are some gr…

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#221 Jason Ray- BSAR 33:16

1M ago33:16

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In this episode of Beyond Sets & Reps, I welcome former Mizzou wide receiver Jason Ray. He shares his inspiring journey from Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma to becoming a team captain at Mizzou and playing in the 2008 Cotton Bowl. He details his coaching career, which took him to various schools and he recounts his experiences, from sweeping f…

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S8E12: Hazelwood The Mosh, Murder Creek and KC Timber 37:32

1M ago37:32

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A quick solo episode with Evan talking about three local branded OCRs that exceeded expectations. He talks Hazelwood OCR The Mosh (part of the Hydra series with Mythic Race), Murder Creek Mud Run (Phoenix branded OCR In Alabama) and KC Timber Challenge. All found thanks to OCR Buddy (download the app via your app store and check out www.ocrbuddy.co…

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EPS 170, Brandon Powell 2024 World Sporting Clays Champion! 36:21

2M ago36:21

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Send us a Text Message. Brandon Powell is the 2024 World Sporting Champion! We talk with him about winning the world championship as well as his thoughts on the event itself. We then dive into becoming the new person that he is, his thoughts on targets as a whole in our sport, his competitors, and a whole lot more! Brandon has came a long way in th…

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Nicole Shattuck | The Analytical Coaching Mindset

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What does a typical day look like for a sports performance coach? Nicole Shattuck shares her experience working with women’s lacrosse at Duke University, where ample resources fuel athlete outcomes. Start by examining her comprehensive approach to readiness that raises awareness for both athletes and coaches. Guided by data, Nicole uses insights to…

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EPS 169, Ohio State preview w/Christina Loudenslager & Jake Spengler! 41:26

2M ago41:26

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Send us a Text Message. The Ohio State Sporting Clays Championship for 2024 is set to be one for the record books! So who better to have on than Ohio Sporting Clays Association president, Christina Loudenslager, vice president Jason Rambo, delegate Sean Alley, and host club general manager, Jake Spengler? We discuss the who, what, when, where, payo…

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#220 Deion Branch Pt. 2- BSAR 18:57

2M ago18:57

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Finishing up my conversation with Deion Branch about his career and evolution here in part 2, we're into the part of his story that you may be more familiar with. Things like Super Bowls, Pro Bowls, MVPs and so on. But he shares more than what you saw on ESPN, giving us a glimpse into the mentality of a Super Bowl MVP and Champ. If you missed part …

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S8E11: Toughest East with 100x Podium Team 1:12:03

2M ago1:12:03

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Team 100x Podiums, the winners of Toughest Mudder East (Philadelphia) hop on the line to talk about what was new at 2024's first Toughest Mudder. The team consisting of 2x 100 mile WTM finisher Christian Brown Johnson, multi-time Toughest Mudder team champion Chris "Miko" Mikojewlski and Toughest Mudder individual podium finisher Ryan Ardigo talk w…

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Ian Jeffreys | Next Generational Leadership

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How does a small-town boy from Mid Wales become the next NSCA President? Follow Ian Jeffreys’ inspiring journey, beginning with his introduction to the NSCA in 1989 as a professional rugby player hungry for knowledge to perform better. Listen as he recounts the thrill of his first conference and why NSCA events are so much more valuable than just w…

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EPS 168, Sleep to win + NSCA Announcement ! 56:39

2M ago56:39

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Send us a Text Message. Michael Hampton Jr. joins us to announce something that will benefit every one! You will have to hear it for yourself! Dr. James Bruno is a neurologist and one of his specialty fields is sleep study. I bet you never put much effort or thought into this before a tournament, but sleep can affect your performance in a huge way.…

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#219 R2RR Road Trip- Dr. Adam Petway, & Dr. Andreas Stamatis 56:19

2M ago56:19

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The Research 2 Reps Roundtable podcast is on the road! For this episode, join Dr. Adam Petway and Dr. Andreas Stamatis joins Dr. Rimer and Dr. Ivey on a roadtrip to the Athlete Engineering Summit. After discussing the summit and the presentation on mental health and performance, the conversation shifts towards the importance of sleep in athletic pe…

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EPS 167, Going back in time w/Don Padgett! 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

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Send us a Text Message. When it comes to your journey in sporting clays, have you ever wished you could have done things differently along the way? Maybe you are a fairly new shooter and not quite sure what is right, and what is wrong! Guest Don Padgett joins us for some interesting conversation on What could have been, what should have been, and w…

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S8E10: Fitness, Fighting & Faith 54:45

3M ago54:45

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Evan "Ultra-OCR" Man Perperis talks about the future of Strength & Speed deep diving a little more into what is OCR? What is Pammachon Combatives? and what is Orthodox Christianity? Learn a little outside your normal comfort lane in this episode that explores some of the future of Strength & Speed. Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.co…

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Jenny Rearick | Great Coaches are Professional Communicators

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Do you fear public speaking? It may seem counterintuitive for coaches who command the weight room every day, but it’s more common than you’d think. On the floor with your athletes, you’re in your element, but shifting audiences to administrators can have you second-guessing. Honing your communication and public speaking skills shouldn’t be saved un…

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EPS 166, R.E.Ranger/Ball & Buck + Q4C w/Anthony Matarese! 41:48

3M ago41:48

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Send us a Text Message. RE Ranger is always being innovative, yet stylish with their complete line of performance eyewear. Now, they have collaborated with Ball and Buck to bring you even more options in both style and comfort for both shooting glasses and sunglasses alike. Ball and Buck is no stranger to the shooting world with their line of shoot…

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#218- Deion Branch Part 1- BSAR 21:18

3M ago21:18

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Deion Branch - currently Louisville's Director of Player Development & Alumni Relations - is our guest for this month's Beyond Sets & Reps episode. While you may be familiar with his accolades as a Super Bowl Champ and MVP, this episode goes behind the scenes and we discuss what propelled him to become one of the greats. Get the background story in…

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S8E9: Ultra-House Team Tryout with Ultra-Champion Anthony Kunkel 1:11:38

3M ago1:11:38

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2x Ultra-running National Champion and World's Toughest Mudder vet Anthony Kunkel has been news coming out. In May he is running tryouts to live and train at the "Ultra-House" in Durango Colorado. Learn about his background in this episode, rise to ultra-running greatness and how he plans on giving back to athletes in the sport. Great opportunities…

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EPS 165, Dr. Grace of OtoPro answers your questions! 52:31

3M ago52:31

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Grace Sturdivant of OtoPro Technologies (our favorite audiologist) answers your submitted questions on all things hearing. A couple months back, we posted on social media that Dr. Grace would be willing to come on the show and answer your questions, and we got a ton of submissions, many of which were repeat or similar. S…

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Bryan Mann | From Athletics to Human Performance: Shaping the Future

3M ago

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Since 1998, Bryan Mann has dominated strength and conditioning, securing positions at elite collegiate programs and defining research in strength, power, and velocity-based training (VBT). As the Academic Director of Strength and Conditioning at Texas A&M University, Bryan still gets the rewarding chance to shape students like his former athletes, …

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EPS 164, Qmaxx & Paul Hebert of Wicked Tuna?!?!?! 54:40

3M ago54:40

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Send us a Text Message. Qmaxx is the leader in advanced cleaning, lubrication, and protection. If you haven't heard the news, Qmaxx is in full production once again but this time, they have brought a few people with them. Our guests for this episode include Dave McCreery of Qmaxx, along with Paul Hebert and Bobby Mann of Wicked Tuna! If you have ev…

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#217- Bryan Mann, Bo Sandoval, and Scott Battley- Part 2 Texas A&M R2RR 59:14

3M ago59:14

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The Texas A&M crew part 2 with Dr. Bryan Mann (Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology), Bo Sandoval (Assistant Athletics Director of Strength & Conditioning), and Scott Battley (Director of Sport Science Services). We're finishing up our conversation of collaborating in real time with a unique model that includes ongoing, day-to-day communicat…

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EPS 163, Joe Bartozzi, President & CEO of NSSF! 38:50

4M ago38:50

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Send us a Text Message. As the firearms industry’s trade association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is working day in and day out to promote, protect and preserve our industry and our sports. Our guest this episode, is Joe Bartozzi, President and CEO of the NSSF. Amongst the many interesting and helpful things we discuss, probably …

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S8E8: Boldr Dash and New England OCR Expo with Lynn Hall 46:27

3M ago46:27

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Lynn Hall from Boldr Dash talks about how her OCR has managed to stay alive and strive since 2011, an impressive feat considering the number of brands that have folded since then. Lynn talks about what makes her event unique, the challenges they faced and how they continue to adapt. Plus, she talks with Evan about the New England OCR Expo and why i…

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EPS 162, Traveling with your firearm, w/John Commerford & Frank Bruno! 1:05:23

4M ago1:05:23

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Send us a Text Message. There a lot of do's and don't's when it comes to traveling with any firearm. But with so many different laws going from state to state, and all the different regulations when it comes to airports, airlines and the TSA, how do you make sense of it all? That's why we brought in John Commerford, NRA Operations Chief, and Frank …

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#216 Missy Mitchell-McBeth- BSAR 29:07

4M ago29:07

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With two decades in the game, Missy Mitchell-McBeth and the various roles she currently plays is filling a much needed gap for the strength and conditioning of athletes. For both the high school and collegiate levels, she's working to help create simplified systems that promote the safety of athletes AND she's advocating for the health (and balance…

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S8E7: Medusa and WWII Combatives with Jason Schultz 51:36

4M ago51:36

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Medusa Edged Weapons Systems and World War II Combatives Instructor Jason Schultz joins Evan to talk about how Combatives training is connected to sports performance. The two talk about the prison based edged weapons system Medusa as well as some of the unique aspects of Combative systems developed in World War II. Check out Stakora for Medusa or C…

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EPS 161, The Eye Dominance Rail w/Ben Husthwaite, Chad Roberts, and John Gangemi 1:03:28

4M ago1:03:28

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Send us a Text Message. Many shooters in the clay target world suffer from some form or another of eye dominance. Most can overcome the issues and still be quite successful, while some struggle. Regardless of diagnosis for an eye dominance problem in an office or just standing there, everything can change when the eyes are behind a barrel. While tr…

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Anna Craig - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 22

4M ago

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In this episode with Associate Head Coach of Athletic Performance, Anna Craig, you will learn how “Annual Strategic Planning” improves the professionalism and unity of the University of Texas (UT) Olympic Strength and Conditioning Department. Craig shares her coaching philosophy and talks about the role of mentors during her tenure at UT with NSCA …

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EPS 160, The FACTS about new NSCA rules & changes, w/Mark Baltazar. 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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Send us a Text Message. Why not get the facts of the new rules and rule changes from the Executive Counsel member that helped make it happen, Mark Baltazar. Opinions are great, but when it comes to new rules as well as changes to existing rules, you need the FACTS! We wanted to make sure you got the facts straight from the NSCA. We wanted all compe…

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