In this episode, James Burk, Brock Calvo, Jaxson Money, and Colin Elliot chat with HSU alumni Cameron Prader, an alum who is now the Internship Coordinator and Sports Science Coordinator for SMU Football. They dive into Prader's career journey, from his time at Hardin-Simmons University to his professional blueprint. The discussion covers his philosophy for training interns—prioritizing hard work and on-time arrival—and the core principles of SMU's football strength and conditioning program, including their four-day upper/lower split, daily posterior chain work, and the use of the Catapult system with "Player Load" as a key metric.

SOCIAL:

https://www.instagram.com/primetimeprater/?hl=en

In this must-listen episode of S&C Chit Chat, we sit down with John Bloom—Strength and Conditioning Coach at Parish Episcopal School, founder of Elevated Athlete Development, and host/author of the Strength and Numbers podcast and book. John provides incredible insight into his transition from collegiate D1 men's basketball to running his own private business, Elevated Athlete Development, discussing the motivations for seeking greater autonomy. We dive deep into:

• The Power of Mentorship: John shares how Tim Ferriss’s Tribe of Mentors inspired him to write his book, creating an essential resource for new S&C professionals.
• Coaching Certifications & Business Savvy: Hear his take on the practical value of certifications like Precision Nutrition versus the CSCS, and the importance of hiring smart people and developing marketing and sales systems in a private coaching business.
• Training Philosophy: We cover his application of FRC and RPR components at the high school level, how he defines training "blocks" as a superset of exercises, and his approach to training young athletes for skill acquisition.

John also shares a vital piece of advice for new coaches—focus on coaching competence first—and recommends Range by David Epstein. Don't miss this one!

SOCIAL:

https://www.instagram.com/johnbloom30/?hl=en

https://x.com/johnbloom30?lang=en

OTHER PODCAST:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-in-numbers-podcast/id1811118851

https://basketballimmersion.com/the-basketball-podcast-ep359-with-john-bloom-on-insights-from-expert-coaches/

https://www.samsonequipment.com/strength-coach-podcast/e133-john-bloom/?srsltid=AfmBOoo2u0G0E4oIM7BXYeG0Udecld5Yx06ueboZqqo42_bnHjNoYHpA

https://coachobrien.com/episode-133/

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/strengthcoachcollective/episodes/John-Bloom--Episode-133-e2buatb/a-aak21i2

S&C Chit Chat is your essential resource for actionable strength and conditioning coaching philosophies. Join us as we dive deep with leading experts like Coach Scott Leech of Rhode Island to discuss cutting-edge athlete development. We cover everything from programming strategies—including prioritizing RDLs and a five-day high-low offseason structure—to hands-on coaching techniques like "scores and stops" and "contact prep" drills. Gain the confidence and practical knowledge you need to build athlete buy-in and implement new methods, moving beyond "old school" ways. Perfect for coaches, interns, and anyone passionate about modern S&C.

SOCIAL:

https://www.instagram.com/sleech72/

https://x.com/ScottLeech72

PRODUCTS:

Gridiron Warrior- https://scottleech72.gumroad.com/l/Gridiron

Scores and Stops- https://scoresandstops.com/

Contact Prep Course- https://scottleech72.gumroad.com/l/Contact

OTHER PODCAST:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gridiron-warrior-podcast/id1844851139

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-leech-merging-football-training/id1695907028?i=1000675015028

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smarter-high-school-strength-conditioning-with-scott/id267200514?i=1000741932336

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-leech-designing-and-implementing-better-agility/id1527568824?i=1000723934077

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-better-athletes-scott-leech-on-high-school/id1720375694?i=1000657146125