Samson Strength Coach Collective Podcast
1) Building from Scratch with Blaine Johnson | Samson Strength Coach Collective
On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, we sit down with Blaine Johnson, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance at Rider University. In this episode, Blaine shares wh...Show More
Building from Scratch with Blaine Johnson | Samson Strength Coach Collective
53:39 | Dec 26th, 2025
2) Reflections on a Year of Growth with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective
S02|E237Reflections on a Year of Growth | Samson Strength Coach CollectiveIn this solo episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew takes time to reflect on the past yearâreviewing pe...Show More
Reflections on a Year of Growth with Connor Agnew | Samson Strength Coach Collective
45:21 | Dec 19th, 2025
3) Bridging Academia and Athletics | Keane Hamilton
In this conversation, Keane Hamilton discusses his unique career path that blends collegiate strength coaching with teaching in higher education. He explains how he frames research alongside real-worl...Show More
4) Why Coaches Should Embrace Being Wrong with Peter Kenn
In this conversation, Peter Kenn, Director of Olympic Sports at SMU, traces his path from student-athlete to strength coach, emphasizing how early internships shaped his foundation and understanding o...Show More
5) The Illusion of Choice with Lilly Simon
In this episode, Lilly Simon of the University of North Carolina dives into âThe Illusion of Choiceââthe idea that small, seemingly simple decisions can shape the direction of a coaching career. Drawi...Show More
6) Filling Roles to See Team Success | Justin McKenna
Justin McKenna, Director of Basketball Performance at Bucknell University, joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss his journey through the strength and conditioning worldâfrom small-scho...Show More
7) Understanding the Why with Technology | Dr. John Harry
In this engaging conversation, Dr. John Harry shares his journey from athlete to academic in biomechanics and strength conditioning. He emphasizes bridging research with practical application, helping...Show More
8) Imposter Coach with Dave Downey
Dave Downey, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Brown University, joins the Samson Strength Coach Collective to discuss the realities of coaching insecurity and self-doubt. From difficult in...Show More
9) Embracing Adversity with Liane Blyn
In this episode, Samson sits down with Liane Blyn, Director of Sports Performance for Olympic Sports at Arizona State University. Liane shares how strength and conditioning has evolved through the yea...Show More
10) Balancing Therapy and Coaching with Ant Blubello
In this conversation, Samson speaks with Ant Blubello, a physical therapist and strength coach, about his evolution from a self-critical athlete to a coach guided by faith and emotional intelligence. ...Show More