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S&C Chit Chat

James Burk
Strength and Conditioning
Sports Science
Softball
Football
Coach Education
Volleyball
Athletic Training
Speed and Agility Training
Baseball
Women In Coaching
Career Development In Sports
High-Performance Training
Athlete Conditioning
Load Management
In-Season Training
Coaching
Soccer
Plyometrics
SMU
Track & Field

Welcome to the Strength & Conditioning Chit Chat Podcast — your go-to resource for real, unfiltered talk on the reality of strength and conditioning.

Hosted by Coach James Burk, this podcast reboots for Season 3 with a brand-new direction. Moving past the intern days, we are shifting the focus to high-level program building, career transitions, and the actual execution of elite physical preparatio... more

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Latest Episodes

Join James Burk as he sits down with Coach Monte Sparkman to discuss the evolution of high school strength and conditioning programs. In this episode, they dive into shifting coaching philosophies that prioritize speed and movement quality over raw w... more

In this episode of the S&C Chit Chat Podcast, James Burk sits down with Connor Myers to discuss the realities of installing a comprehensive strength and conditioning program at a new school. They share practical insights on navigating the professiona... more

Join us on this episode of the S&C Chit Chat Podcast as James Burk sits down with Strength and Conditioning Coach Brandon Antley for a candid conversation about the realities of high school athletic development. This episode explores both the technic... more

Join us for an insightful conversation with Zach Fowler of The Performance Course. We dive into non-traditional career paths in strength and conditioning, moving beyond college and high school coaching. Zach shares his journey from an 8-year-old athl... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Antley
Coach at Mansfield Timberview, strength & conditioning coach
Mansfield Timberview High School
Episode: Stephen Antley - Mansfield Timberview
Zach Fowler
Founder, The Performance Course (PC)
The Performance Course
Episode: Zach Fowler - Performance Course
Ross Garner
Strength coach at Effingham High School, Georgia
Effingham High School, Georgia
Episode: Ross Garner - Effingham County HS
Michael Gragg
Strength and Conditioning coach at Harding University (per episode title)
Harding University
Episode: Michael Gragg- Harding University
Cameron Prater
Former Hardin-Simmons athlete and current strength coach
SMU (internship program and broader strength & conditioning work)
Episode: Cameron Prater- SMU Football
John Bloom
Head of Elevated Athlete Development; author of Strength and Numbers
Elevated Athlete Development
Episode: John Bloom- Elevated Athlete Development
Scott Leech
Strength and conditioning coach at University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island, URI
Episode: Scott Leech- University of Rhode Island
Colton Razo
Coach at Ohio State University with track and field specialization
Ohio State University
Episode: Colton Razo- Ohio State University
Nick Mascioli
From Houston Second Baptist; featured guest
Houston Second Baptist
Episode: Nick Mascioli - Houston Second Baptist

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James Burk
Host and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hardin-Simmons University

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Dakota Flash Wilson - Ouachita Baptist Strength and Conditioning
Q: What was the biggest hurdle when you started out?
The biggest challenge was shifting from being a peer to a coach and earning the buy-in of players who were once teammates, then building a professional relationship that respected the new role and responsibilities.
Nick Mascioli - Houston Second Baptist
Q: What role does technology play in your program, and how do you manage data for many athletes?
Technology is central, with timing gates, wearables, and data platforms (like Rock Daisy) powering dashboards and reports; the key is translating data into actionable coaching decisions and scalable practices for large groups.
Nick Mascioli - Houston Second Baptist
Q: How do you balance game-day lifts with the rest of the schedule, especially on road trips?
The approach is to prime the nervous system before games, use periodization to avoid overloading on travel days, and tailor sessions (e.g., high-threshold or CNS-focused work for varsity vs. lighter prep for JV) while preserving routine and athlete readiness.
Nick Mascioli - Houston Second Baptist
Q: What does tracking data look like for K–12 athletes, and how early should it start?
Data tracking starts slowly, focusing on stages of development and basic motor-skills for younger kids, with more concrete metrics like sprint times and RSI emerging around middle school and high school as athletes develop and gain exposure to structured training.
Kevin Yoxall - aka "Yox" S&C Legend
Q: Did you do anything specific to attack the mental side of training, like confidence or motivation?
He suggests that while he didn't have a formal mental-conditioning plan, the emphasis was on creating intense, disciplined training to foster intent and competitiveness, with later recognition of the growing importance of mental health support in schools.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that centers on high-level program design, career transitions, and the execution of elite strength and conditioning. Episodes feature industry leaders and seasoned coaches sharing actionable strategies for building and sustaining strong weight-room cultures, designing effective summer training blocks, and navigating moves to new schools or programs. The conversations blend hands-on coaching tips with insights into data-informed training, internship pathways, and the realities of scaling from intern to head coach. A notable edge is the emphasis on real-world implementation over theory, with concrete takeaways for listeners aiming to hit the ground running in a new setting or role.

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2. Zach Fowler
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7. Scott Leech
8. Colton Razo

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