Movement Over Maxes | E37 Monte Sparkman ⭐

Movement Over Maxes | E37 Monte Sparkman ⭐

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisyHost Ron McKeefery sits down with Monte Sparkman—Head S&C Coach at Haltom High School (TX).Coach Sparkman shares how his coaching philosophy has evolved from chasing weight room numbers to developing complete athletes. Learn how he uses movement-based training, performance technology, and data to improve athlete buy-in, streamline coaching, and build a culture that extends beyond the weight room. Whether you're coaching high school or college athletes, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS.👉 https://rockdaisy.com/amspro/💡 Quick Hits• Developing complete athletes through movement• Using technology & data to improve athlete buy-in• Building efficient training systems & culture⏱️ Highlights01:16 — From powerlifting to complete athlete development08:02 — Using technology and data to improve coaching14:01 — Streamlining training with the RockDaisy Follow Coach SparkmanX: @MonteSparkman | https://x.com/MonteSparkmanInstagram: @montesparkman | https://www.instagram.com/MONTESPARKMAN/#StrengthCoach #SportsPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #SportsScience #RockDaisyAMS

Winning with Limited Resources | E36: JC Hull

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host Ron McKeefery sits down with JC Hull—Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Lindenwood University. JC shares lessons learned from working under some of the top coaches in the profession, building a Division I strength program with limited resources, creating athlete buy-in, and developing future coaches. From leadership and communication to performance technology and budgeting, this episode is packed with practical advice for strength coaches at every level. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS.👉 https://rockdaisy.com/amspro/ 💡 Quick Hits Building programs with limited resources Athlete buy-in & culture Leadership & communication Performance technology on a budget Developing young coaches ⏱️ Highlights 00:55 — Learning from great mentors 03:00 — Needs vs. wants when building a program 08:40 — Managing large groups with a small staff 13:00 — Creating athlete buy-in 16:00 — Creative solutions with limited resources 18:50 — Advice for young strength coaches 22:00 — Leadership lessons 24:10 — Books every coach should read Follow Coach Hull IG: @jc_hull_sc | https://www.instagram.com/jc_hull_sc/ #StrengthConditioning #SportsPerformance #Leadership #StrengthCoach #RockDaisyAMS

Marine to National Champion Coach | E35: Ash Samaniego

🎙️ **Inside the Numbers** — Powered by RockDaisy Host Ron McKeefery sits down with Ash Samaniego— Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for UCLA Women's Basketball and NCAA National Champion. From the Marines to a national championship, Ash shares practical lessons on leadership, athlete buy-in, performance technology, and building championship culture. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS.👉 https://rockdaisy.com/amspro/ 💡 **Quick Hits** • Marine leadership • Championship culture• Athlete buy-in • Force plates & monitoring• Coaching advice ⏱️ **Highlights** 01:00 — Marine to UCLA0 4:00 — Non-negotiables 08:20 — Championship culture 12:20 — Athlete monitoring16:10 — Emotional IQ 24:30 — Young coach adviceFollow Coach Samaniego X: @ashfromguam | https://x.com/ashfromguam IG: @coachashfromguam | https://www.instagram.com/coachashfromguam/?hl=en#StrengthConditioning #SportsPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #RockDaisyAMS

Lead Beyond the Weight Room | E34: Bob Alejo

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with veteran strength & conditioning coach Bob Alejo to discuss the evolution of the profession, the rise of sport science and technology, and why leadership, communication, and adaptability will determine the future of coaching. Drawing on 40 years of experience across collegiate and professional sports, Alejo shares insights on data, mentorship, high-performance models, and how coaches can continue to create value in a rapidly changing landscape. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS 💡 What you'll learn (quick hits) • Data is only useful with context. • Technology should support coaching. • Communication drives performance. • Great coaches never stop learning. • Leadership matters more than programming. ⏱️ Episode highlights 01:20 — Data, technology & NIL changes. 04:00 — Staying current in a changing profession. 11:25 — Where strength & conditioning went off track. 18:20 — The future of coaching and AI. 29:50 — Skills every young coach should develop. Follow: Coach Alejo X: @Coach_Alejo | https://x.com/Coach_Alejo IG: coachbobalej | / https://www.instagram.com/coachbobalejo/

Culture Creates Buy-In | E33: Bryan Fink

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisyHost Ron McKeefery sits down with Bryan Fink — Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of San Francisco — to discuss culture building, individualized programming, leadership, and career longevity in strength & conditioning.From transitioning out of football environments to managing Olympic sports, Fink shares practical insights on creating athlete buy-in, building staff structure, and preparing coaches for the realities of the profession.If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS👉 https://rockdaisy.com/amspro/💡 Quick Hits• Build culture through creativity• Structure creates consistency• Individualize athlete development• Emergency preparedness matters• Financial stability = career longevity⏱️ Highlights01:00 — Football vs Olympic sports03:10 — Building culture + athlete buy-in06:30 — Individualized programming09:00 — Managing staff + communication11:00 — Emergency action planning16:00 — Financial advice for young coaches#StrengthConditioning #SportsPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #RockDaisyAMS