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Cheeky Mid Weeky is the podcast from Strength Coach Network, where strength coaches continue their education. Hosted by Dr. Justin Lima, the show brings you conversations with strength and conditioning coaches, sport scientists, athletic trainers, researchers, and athletes working across professional, collegiate, tactical, high school, and private-sector performance. Each week, we dig into training, programming, sport science, leadership, career development, and the lessons learned from actually doing the job. Different coaches have different experiences, philosophies, and ways of solving problems — and that is exactly what makes the profession worth talking about. Dr. Lima has worked in strength and conditioning since 2009, including stops in the Big Ten, ACC, Ivy League, and private sector. Today, he serves as President and CEO of Strength Coach Network, a CEU-approved education platform serving strength coaches around the world. Real coaches. Real conversations. Education you can take back to the weight room.
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- 2 days ago1h 9m
One DM Got Him Into The NBA | Isaiah Covington
Isaiah Covington, MS, CSCS, CPSS, is a Performance Coach with the Boston Celtics, where he has worked since 2021. His professional experience spans the NBA, NBA G League, and international basketball, including positions with the Golden State Warriors, Head Performance Coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors, and the Indiana Pacers organization. He has also worked with the Nigerian Men's National Basketball Team.Covington holds master's degrees in High Performance Sport from Australian Catholic University and Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Long Island University. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Sport Science and Data Analytics at the University of Miami.His expertise includes strength and conditioning, applied sport science, performance monitoring, and data-informed decision-making. He is passionate about mentorship, professional development, and helping the next generation of strength and conditioning coaches succeed.Learn about CEUs to the NSCA and CSCCa:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/pricingCONNECT WITH US:🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above. Power Lift 🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above. Dashr 🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/ Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above. PlayerData 🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
- 6 days ago1h 18m
Stop Letting Your Athletes Run Track | Jared Bidne
Jared Bidne is the founder and owner of Explosive Mechanics and a strength and performance coach with nearly two decades of experience developing stronger, faster, and more explosive athletes.His philosophy is simple: Don’t guess. Measure. Athletes are tested in strength, speed, and power, with training adjusted based on measurable results and individual adaptation.Jared has trained more than 200 athletes who have earned NCAA Division I scholarships, along with athletes who have competed professionally in the NFL, MLB, and professional basketball. His work spans long-term athlete development, with many athletes training under his system from middle or high school through college and into professional sport.Jared’s approach centers on using objective data to determine whether training is actually improving performance.___Learn about CEUs to the NSCA and CSCCa:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/pricing___CONNECT WITH US: 🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦X: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above. Dashr🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.PlayerData🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
- 1 weeks ago1h 6m
You’re Rushing To The Bulgarian | Matt Ibrahim
Dr. Matthew S. Ibrahim is a strength and conditioning coach, educator, and leader with nearly two decades of experience in athletic performance. He currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director of Health, Performance & Wellness at Malden Catholic and teaches at both American International College and Maryville University.Matthew has worked across the private sector, collegiate athletics, high school performance, and academia, while presenting nationally and internationally on strength and conditioning and athlete development. He earned his PhD in Health Sciences with a concentration in Human and Sport Performance and continues to bridge coaching, sport science, education, and leadership in his work.___Learn about CEUs to the NSCA and CSCCa:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/pricing___CONNECT WITH US: 🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦X: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above. Dashr🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.PlayerData🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
Our Sprint Test Is Only 3 Metres | Cole Hergott
Cole Hergott is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Trinity Western University, where he has led athlete development since 2019. His experience spans collegiate athletics, youth sports, private performance, and Canada's National Paralympic Rugby Team. Cole holds multiple professional certifications, including the CSCS*D, RSCC, CPSS, and IUSCA Level 6 accreditation. A former Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association Board Member and current NSCA British Columbia Advisory Board Member, Cole is also a prolific writer and advocate for practical coaching, athlete relationships, and long-term development.___Learn about CEUs to the NSCA and CSCCa:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/pricing___CONNECT WITH US: 🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦X: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above. Dashr🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.PlayerData🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
- 2 weeks ago1h 24m
I Invented The BOSU Ball. They Called Me A Fraud | David Weck
David Weck is the inventor of the BOSU® Balance Trainer, founder of WeckMethod, and creator of RopeFlow. With more than three decades of experience in fitness and human movement, Weck has dedicated his career to developing innovative training methods and equipment designed to improve athletic performance, balance, coordination, and movement efficiency.After inventing the BOSU Balance Trainer in 1999, Weck continued developing training tools and methodologies, including the RMT Club, ProPulse Speed Trainers, and SoleSteps. His WeckMethod training philosophy emphasizes rotational movement, bilateral coordination, and efficient locomotion to improve functional strength and athletic performance.___Learn about CEUs to the NSCA and CSCCa:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/pricing___CONNECT WITH US: 🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦X: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above. Dashr🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.PlayerData🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
Rachel Balkovec | Building Championship Cultures, Athlete Accountability & Training Hard
In this episode Justin sits down with Rachel Balkovec of the Miami Marlins to discuss leadership, organizational culture, player development, and the role of strength and conditioning in professional baseball. Rachel shares her journey through professional baseball, the challenges she faced breaking into the industry, and how those experiences shaped her approach to leadership. The conversation explores hiring for culture, developing accountability among athletes, building resilient players, and why training hard remains essential to long-term athletic development.___SCN CEUs to the NSCA, CSCCa, and BOC:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/pricing___Learn about the Admin Dashboard:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/institutions___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above. Dashr🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.PlayerData🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.Thorne🌎Site: https://www.thorne.com/u/PR2094749Thorne is a global leader in high-quality nutritional supplements and health testing. Trusted by professional sports teams, the U.S. military, and practitioners around the world, Thorne is known for rigorous ingredient sourcing, third-party testing, and science-backed formulations. Whether supporting performance, recovery, or overall health, Thorne provides products coaches and athletes can trust. For more about supplements that Justin trusts with Thorne click the link above.
- 3 weeks ago1h 19m
They Fired Me Two Days Into My Vacation | Travis Reust
Travis Reust, M.Ed., MSCC, RSCC*D, is the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Temple Independent School District in Temple, Texas. With more than 20 years of experience in strength and conditioning, Reust has worked across NCAA Division I and II athletics, Texas public schools, and the U.S. Army.His collegiate coaching career includes stops at East Central University, Oklahoma State, Colorado, TCU, Nebraska, and UTSA, where he served as Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning. Throughout his career, he has contributed to championship programs, including Big 12 football at Colorado, Conference USA baseball at TCU, and Southland Conference basketball at UTSA.In 2016, Reust earned the prestigious Master Strength & Conditioning Coach designation from the CSCCa. He has also worked with professional basketball players, including George Hill, Ian Mahinmi, and C.J. Miles.Now working in the Texas high school system, Reust focuses on developing district-wide strength and conditioning programs, mentoring coaches, improving athletic performance, and reducing injury risk through evidence-based training.___Learn about CEUs to the NSCA and CSCCa:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/pricing___CONNECT WITH US: 🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above. Dashr🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.PlayerData🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.
- 3 weeks ago1h 20m
Coach Kaz Kazadi | Don't Ever Say "I Just Wanna Win"
THE Coach Kaz Kazadi came on the podcast to drop knowledge on Justin. Kaz has decades experience as a S&C coach, as well as former collegiate and professional football player. Born in the DRC, Kaz shares his story about humble beginnings and how it shaped the man he is today. Players and coaches love working with and for Coach Kaz and in this episode you will find out why.___SCN CEUs to the NSCA, CSCCa, and BOC:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/pricing___Learn about the Admin Dashboard:https://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com/institutions___From our sponsors: Hawkin Dynamics 🌎Site: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software, and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.Power Lift🌎Site: https://www.powerliftusa.com/ Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above. Dashr🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link above.PlayerData🌎Site:https://www.playerdata.com/en-usPlayerData is Strength Coach Network’s trusted GPS provider and a FIFA Quality–certified system, used by coaches at every level to quantify training load and understand movement demands. PlayerData delivers reliable, actionable data at a strong value point, with seamless syncing that saves coaches precious time—so the focus stays on coaching, not managing technology. For more about PlayerData click the link above.Thorne🌎Site: https://www.thorne.com/u/PR2094749Thorne is a global leader in high-quality nutritional supplements and health testing. Trusted by professional sports teams, the U.S. military, and practitioners around the world, Thorne is known for rigorous ingredient sourcing, third-party testing, and science-backed formulations. Whether supporting performance, recovery, or overall health, Thorne provides products coaches and athletes can trust. For more about supplements that Justin trusts with Thorne click the link above.
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Cheeky Mid Weeky is the podcast from Strength Coach Network, where strength coaches continue their education. Hosted by Dr. Justin Lima, the show brings you conversations with strength and conditioning coaches, sport scientists, athletic trainers, researchers, and athletes working across professional, collegiate, tactical, high school, and private-sector performance. Each week, we dig into training, programming, sport science, leadership, career development, and the lessons learned from actually doing the job. Different coaches have different experiences, philosophies, and ways of solving problems — and that is exactly what makes the profession worth talking about. Dr. Lima has worked in strength and conditioning since 2009, including stops in the Big Ten, ACC, Ivy League, and private sector. Today, he serves as President and CEO of Strength Coach Network, a CEU-approved education platform serving strength coaches around the world. Real coaches. Real conversations. Education you can take back to the weight room.
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