E31: Erik Schwager | Win in Any Environment

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

E32: AJ Middleton | Simple Systems Win

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with AJ Middleton — Head Strength Coach at Seattle Prep — to break down how simplifying training, building structure, and creating buy-in can drive real results at the high school level. From teaching true beginners to using creativity and positive reinforcement, Middleton shares how to build confident, consistent athletes. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS 👉 https://rockdaisy.com/amspro/ 💡 Quick hits • Keep it simple • Teach the basics • Structure = consistency • Praise drives buy-in • Creativity boosts engagement ⏱️ Highlights 00:30 — College → high school shift 02:00 — Motivating athletes 05:30 — Teaching fundamentals 09:30 — Readiness tracking 14:00 — Managing workload 18:00 — Creativity + culture Follow: Coach Middleton IG: @coach_aj_middleton | / coach_aj_middleton

E31: Erik Schwager | Win in Any Environment

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with Erik Schwager — Dir. of Strength & Conditioning at Virginia Military Institute — to break down how performance programs can succeed in high-constraint environments by simplifying systems, empowering athletes, and focusing on what actually drives results. From rigid schedules and external stress to implementing APRE and micro-dosing, Schwager shares how smart programming, communication, and “small wins” can improve both performance and buy-in across a team. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS 💡 What you’ll learn (quick hits) • Training in high-constraint environments • Micro-dosing for in-season gains • APRE + auto-regulation • Athlete ownership drives buy-in • Small wins build culture ⏱️ Episode highlights 00:30 — Military schedule challenges 02:20 — Managing fatigue + stress 04:30 — Athlete ownership systems 06:15 — Auto-regulated programming 07:30 — Micro-dosing approach 09:30 — Simple data → real decisions 11:00 — Building athlete buy-in 13:30 — Winning first 90 days Follow: Coach Schwager IG: @coachschwag | https://www.instagram.com/coachschwag/