Emily Kramer Throckmorton | Adaptive Athletes Don't Make Excises - Why Are You?

In this episode of the Strength Coach Network Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Jacksic, Director of Athletic Performance at Charlotte Christian School, Director of Performance at X2 Baseball, and North Carolina State Director for the NHSSCA.Kyle shares his story of building one of the most comprehensive and high-performing youth-to-college systems in the country — from 6th grade development all the way to D1 return-to-play athletes — while balancing public and private school S&C, remote work, facility design, and staff development.This isn’t just a weight room talk — it’s a full-on systems design manual for coaches working with large rosters, limited space, mixed abilities, and endless scheduling challenges.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

Angelo Gingerelli was named Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Seton Hall in the fall of 2005 and has extensive experience in both professional and collegiate athletics.Before coming to Seton Hall, Gingerelli held similar positions at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Gingerelli graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware with a degree in exercise science. He has also earned a master's degree in education from Virginia Tech and an M.B.A. in sports management from Seton Hall's Stillman School of Business.Gingerelli's duties at Seton Hall include all aspects of training and conditioning for the Baseball, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming & Diving, Cross Country and Men's and Women's Golf teams. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor for several courses each semester, and published multiple books. He is also the New Jersey State Director for the NSCA.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU___CONNECT:📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___#strength #coach #network #strengthcoachnetwork #knowledge #power #speed #agility___From our sponsors:TeamBuildr🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

Coach Dan Mullins, the dual defensive and strength & conditioning coordinator at Allatoona HS! Coach was also the winner of the 2024 NHSSCA GA State COY award! In this episode we dive into how he handles the responsibility associated with each role he has.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU___CONNECT:📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___#strength #coach #network #strengthcoachnetwork #knowledge #power #speed #agility___From our sponsors:TeamBuildr🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

Spencer Arnold has been at Hebron Christian Academy as the head strength and conditioning coach for the past five years. Since joining HCA in 2019, Arnold has been helping high school and middle school athletes increase their performance on their chosen field of play.He is the founder of Power and Grace Performance, which is a program that coaches athletes from all over the world in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting and he works with athletes of all levels from beginners to Olympic medalists.Arnold has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Georgia. After earning his bachelor's degree, Arnold attended Dallas Theological Seminary and received a master's in Christian Education.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

Brandon Davis is the Head Strength Coach and Assistant AD Southwest FL Christian Academy. You heard about Brandon when Coach Cody Hughes was on the show. Brandon was Cody’s colleague that played basketball with the girls team when they were short handed. Learn about Brandon’s journey into S&C and how he has become one of the brightest young coaches in our field today!Cody Hughes CMW:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8FCGnne-ws&t=5s___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEU___CONNECT: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthcoachnetwork🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrCoachNetwork📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network/🌎Site: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/📝Blog: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/___#strength #coach #network #strengthcoachnetwork #knowledge #power #speed #agility ___From our sponsors: TeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

This episode hits different for me, and lots of Hawkeye football fans. Back in 2015 Brett Greenwood lead the swarm. This was after an accident that doctors said he would never walk again. Just like Brett did with everything, this was a challenge for him to overcome. With the help of former teammate Pat Angerer and therapist Matt Rokes, Brett walked again and lead the most emotional swam ever. Watch Brett's entrance onto Kinnick here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CVzQ-N5uJgIn this CMW I talk with Matt about how he helped Brett. We also talk about how he helps his other athletes Return to Sport.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

In this bonus episode I spoke with Drake and Anthony about The Difference Ultimate Striking Machine integration with Hawkin TruStrength. This collaboration is HUGE for football S&C. Watch the video to find out all the details. You can get your Difference x Hawkin device here: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/strike-pad-pre-order?hsCtaAttrib=189710246962___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Weber, founder of SpeedSig and former high-performance coach with over 20 years in elite sport. We dive deep into the practical side of sprint mechanics, injury risk, and return-to-play strategies for field sport athletes.Jason shares how SpeedSig helps coaches get real-time feedback on key metrics like ground contact time, thigh angular velocity, and more—so you can make smarter programming decisions and spot potential issues before they become injuries.We cover:How to improve horizontal force application in sprintingWhy light sleds can sharpen max velocity mechanicsThe role of measurement in better coaching decisionsPractical strategies for returning athletes to high-speed running safelyWhether you're working with pros or college athletes, this one’s packed with insights you can apply right away.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

In this episode, I sit down with Luke from Vitruve to dive into their brand new app and how it’s helping coaches get more out of velocity-based training (VBT). We break down: ⚙️ How the new app makes VBT simpler and more actionable 📊 Why data tracking has to be seamless to be useful 📈 Real-world ways coaches are using VBT to improve performance and decision-making 📱 How this update helps you spend less time managing tech—and more time coaching If you’ve been using Vitruve (or thinking about it), this one’s a must-listen. Luke shares the behind-the-scenes thinking on design, feedback from coaches, and what’s next for the platform.___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.

Horizontal force application is EVERYTHING in max velocity sprinting. JB Morin’s research laid it out: when you lose the ability to maintain horizontal force, you slow down. Period. Want a simple, effective way to clean up mechanics and improve force application? Light sleds. Not heavy. Light and fast. Learn more about this topic in this podcast episode.Research article Dr. Jason Weber cites: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21364480/___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs🏫CEUs: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/CEUFrom our sponsorsTeamBuildr 🌎Site:https://www.teambuildr.com/enTeamBuildr is a platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete training in a simple and manageable way. Be sure to check them out in the link above.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.Vitruve VBT🌎Site: https://vitruve.fit/Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click 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.