Coaching For Glory

Coaching For Glory Health and fitness facility located in Lithia, Florida.

On Saturdays, watching my team play football, you’d think I have all the answers.Play-calling, strategy, clock managemen...
09/17/2025

On Saturdays, watching my team play football, you’d think I have all the answers.
Play-calling, strategy, clock management - I can make it sound convincing.

But the truth? I don’t. That’s not my lane. In fact, I have less answers than Billy Napier!

My lane is sports performance: strength, speed, conditioning, power, agility, and resilience.

And just like I don’t pretend to design offensive schemes, sport coaches shouldn’t be left to design strength and conditioning programs.

Too often, they’re forced to wear every hat - practices, logistics, skills, AND the weight room. It’s not easy. But when old-school training gets recycled (“back in my day we just squatted, benched, and ran till we puked”), athletes lose out.

Because the weight room isn’t punishment. It’s a tool to:
✅ Reduce injuries
✅ Build strength that transfers to the field
✅ Develop confidence and body control

The best outcomes happen when each person stays in their lane - sport coaches coach the sport, performance coaches build the athletes.

Your athlete doesn’t need just hard work.
They need the right work.
Read my blog for more details and a resource to share with your team: https://coachingforglory.com/blog-category/your-sport-coach-shouldnt-be-your-strength-and-conditioning-coach-but-i-get-why-that-happens/

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Just like the school year has semesters, an athlete’s year has seasons.And each one has its own purpose in the bigger pi...
09/04/2025

Just like the school year has semesters, an athlete’s year has seasons.

And each one has its own purpose in the bigger picture of development. Here’s how smart training shifts throughout the year ⬇️

In-Season = Maintenance
1–2 short, focused sessions to maintain strength & power. Touch intensity, but keep the volume low so energy stays high for games.

Post-Season = Transition
Dial down the intensity. Add variety. Move differently. Recover from the grind and set up the off-season.

Off-Season = Build the Base
This is where athletes lay bricks: more strength, more conditioning, more durability. A true off-season builds resilience and why year-round sports are wrecking kids - their bodies never get to rebuild.

Pre-Season = Game-Ready
Less volume, higher intensity. Train with the speed and intent of the sport so the athlete is sharp, explosive, and confident when the whistle blows.

Training isn’t about doing the same thing all year. It’s about working with the seasons…building, maintaining, recovering, and sharpening at the right times.

That’s how athletes stay healthy, develop consistently, and perform when it matters most.

If every season looks the same, something’s wrong.

(More deets in the blog: https://coachingforglory.com/blog-category/what-your-athletes-training-should-look-like-in-each-sport-season/)

Most youth athletes need to get stronger… until they don’t.And then the game changes.At that point, you don’t just need ...
08/27/2025

Most youth athletes need to get stronger… until they don’t.

And then the game changes.

At that point, you don’t just need more strength. You need to learn how to use that strength, what coaches often call being explosive.

The issue is that most youth training programs get this backwards.

They skip the foundation, strength, and jump straight to the flashy stuff:
• Speed ladders
• Agility cones
• Endless plyometric jumps

It looks good on social media. It feels exciting in the moment.

But in reality?
👉 It’s a recipe for injury
👉 It caps long-term potential

On the flip side, real strength training usually gets pushed to the back burner.

Why? Because it’s slow. Controlled. Repetitive. And if I’m honest, not very exciting to watch or do.

But those “boring” sessions are what build the tissue and tendon resilience athletes need before things get fast and chaotic.

Think of it like building a race car. If you drop a massive engine into a flimsy frame and hit the track, it’ll fly for a moment… but it won’t last.

What makes a Shelby Cobra lethal isn’t just the engine; it’s the brakes, suspension, tires, and transmission tuned to handle the power.

Athletes are no different. Yes, I want them to have a powerful engine. But more importantly, I want them to be able to use it - safely, explosively, and efficiently when the game demands it.

That’s why every athlete I coach starts with an assessment. It shows whether we need to keep building the engine, or start fine-tuning how to use it.

This is the Athlete Development System: strength → power → game-ready performance.

No skipping steps. No guesswork.

Because the goal isn’t just a big engine.
It’s building the whole car — and teaching the driver how to handle it.

(More details: https://coachingforglory.com/blog-category/you-probably-need-to-get-stronger-until-you-dont/)

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Parents ask me all the time:“What will my son/daughter actually get out of this program?”The truth? It’s not about one t...
08/22/2025

Parents ask me all the time:
“What will my son/daughter actually get out of this program?”

The truth? It’s not about one thing. We’re not here just to “get them stronger.”

We build the full package:

Speed – The ability to apply force quickly, not just “run fast.”

Agility – React, change direction, stay balanced. But without stupid agility ladders…

Strength – The foundation for everything else. Safe. Progressive. No ego-lifting.

Power – Turning strength into on-field explosiveness.

Conditioning – Go all game without breaking down and hit those game-changing bursts.

Plyometrics – Develop bounce, coordination, and tendon resiliency.

These aren’t random drills. They’re building blocks. And when developed in the right order, at the right time, they turn into something special:

A durable, capable athlete who’s ready for whatever their sport demands.

If your athlete’s training looks simple right now, that’s probably a good sign. The “boring” stuff builds the base for everything that follows.

Read our blog for more detail: https://coachingforglory.com/blog-category/the-building-blocks-of-athletic-success-what-we-actually-train/

🧢 The Day the Yankees GM Shut Down My WorkoutI was still pretty young when I landed the job as a strength coach for the ...
07/23/2025

🧢 The Day the Yankees GM Shut Down My Workout

I was still pretty young when I landed the job as a strength coach for the Yankees.

One day, I was in the gym working with a pitcher, doing an overhead movement, when Brian Cashman walked through the facility.

30 seconds later, the head S&C coach called me into his office.

“Cash saw you doing overhead work with that pitcher. You’re not to do that anymore.”

At the time, I was confused. Frustrated, even.

It made no sense to me — an overhead athlete not training overhead?

But with hindsight (and a few more gray hairs), I get it now.

These guys weren’t just athletes. They were investments — some worth over $150 million. Risk tolerance looks a little different at that level.

Today, the industry has come a long way. We understand arm care better. We know that, when done right, overhead training is critical for shoulder health and performance.

But I’ll never forget that moment. It was one of the first times I realized:

Being right isn’t always the point.
Context matters.
And sometimes, doing what’s smart in theory... just isn’t smart in that setting.

More details of this silliness can be found in my blog about it : https://coachingforglory.com/the-day-the-yankees-general-manager-shut-down-my-workout/

“Is it safe for my kid to lift weights?”It’s one of the most common questions I get from parents — and it’s a fair one.T...
07/15/2025

“Is it safe for my kid to lift weights?”

It’s one of the most common questions I get from parents — and it’s a fair one.

The short answer?

✅ Yes — when it’s done right.

I’m not handing a 12-year-old a barbell and telling them to max out.

I’m teaching movement.
I’m building coordination.
I’m laying the foundation for long-term athletic development.

That means:

• Prioritizing form over load
• Starting with bodyweight, med balls, and light resistance
• Progressing based on readiness, not age

The result?

Athletes who move better, feel stronger, and perform with more confidence — without risking injury or compromising their development.

This isn’t bodybuilding.
And it’s not your sport coach running strength & conditioning drills.

It’s structured, smart training focused on the long game — because that’s what leads to better performance and more opportunities when it counts.

(More details: https://coachingforglory.com/should-my-kid-lift-weights-the-truth-about-strength-training-for-youth-athletes/)

The best athletes aren’t always the ones who shine the brightest at 13.They’re the ones who keep improving year after ye...
07/08/2025

The best athletes aren’t always the ones who shine the brightest at 13.

They’re the ones who keep improving year after year — while others burn out, break down, or stall out.

That’s why I take a long-term development approach with the athletes I train.

Not because it’s slow.

But because it works.

It’s how you build athletes who are:
• Durable
• Explosive
• And ready when it counts — not just early on

I’ve seen it across levels — from middle school to the pros.

Short-term gains might look flashy. But the long game is what gets athletes opportunities when it matters most.

And that starts with smart training that evolves with the athlete — based on where they are and what they need.

(More detail: https://coachingforglory.com/long-term-athlete.../)
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“If he starts lifting, won’t he get too stiff?”I’ve heard that concern more than a few times — especially in baseball.An...
06/30/2025

“If he starts lifting, won’t he get too stiff?”

I’ve heard that concern more than a few times — especially in baseball.

And I get it.

The fear is that adding strength will cost mobility. That gaining size will mess up a swing. That lifting weights will somehow turn a smooth athlete into a stiff one.

But that only happens when the training is built around the wrong goal.

We’re not chasing big numbers in the weight room. I’m not trying to build bodybuilders.

I’m helping athletes move better, stay healthier, and perform more explosively on the field.

That starts with a comprehensive one-on-one assessment. I look at biomechanics, force production, mobility in the hips, shoulders, and T-spine — the things that actually impact performance in a sport like baseball.

From there, I build a customized plan based on what the athlete actually needs:

• Strength without stiffness
• Power without lost mobility
• Speed that shows up on the field

No chest day. No “beach muscles.”

Just performance-driven training that prepares them for the demands of their sport.

It’s the same philosophy I followed when I coached at the highest level — including with the New York Yankees.

If the best in the game train this way, there’s no reason youth athletes shouldn’t too.

(More detail: https://coachingforglory.com/why-our-training-doesnt-make-baseball-players-muscle-bound-but-more-game-ready-than-ever/)

Most young athletes start in the weight room the same way I did.Chest and tris.Back and bis.Abs every day.It’s what we s...
06/23/2025

Most young athletes start in the weight room the same way I did.

Chest and tris.
Back and bis.
Abs every day.

It’s what we saw in magazines and online. It looked cool. It felt familiar.

And it was better than doing nothing.

But it wasn’t athletic training.
It was bodybuilder training.

I didn’t realize that until I started coaching at places like IMG Academies, the University of Florida, and the New York Yankees.

No one was doing arm day.

They were training movement — sprinting, jumping, lifting with intent, and preparing for the chaos of sport.

That changed everything for me.

Now when we train youth athletes, we focus on:
• Patterns over parts
• Force over flexing
• Coordination, not just strength

Because movement wins games. Not muscles.
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If your athlete is still doing workouts that don’t match the sport they play, it might be time for a better plan.

(For more detail: https://coachingforglory.com/why-we-train-movements-not-muscles-in-athletes/)

Just because your athlete is cleared… doesn’t mean they’re ready.The doctor signs off.The MRI looks clean.The pain is go...
06/16/2025

Just because your athlete is cleared… doesn’t mean they’re ready.

The doctor signs off.
The MRI looks clean.
The pain is gone.

But something still feels off.
They move differently.
They hesitate.
And deep down, you know throwing them back into games isn’t the right call.

That space between “cleared” and “game-ready” is the gray zone where most reinjuries happen — not because rehab failed, but because the transition back to performance was rushed or skipped entirely.

At our facility, we specialize in bridging that gap.

We look at:
• Can they produce force symmetrically?
• Are they compensating or moving cleanly?
• Can they decelerate, land, and cut safely?
• Do they trust their body again?

We don’t guess. We assess.
We rebuild confidence through progressive, sport-specific training that brings them back step by step — not all at once.

And we don’t do it alone.
We collaborate with physical therapists and chiropractors to ensure a smooth, integrated return — one that sticks.

“Cleared” is just a green light.
We make sure they’re actually ready to go.
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If your athlete is coming off rehab and you’re not sure they’re game-ready, let’s talk.

We’ll build a plan that restores performance — not just function.

(https://coachingforglory.com/bridge-the-gap-between-rehab-and-game-ready/)

⚠️ Playing Year-Round... but Still Not Getting Better? Here’s Why.Your athlete is on⚾ travel teams,🏀 off-season leagues,...
06/10/2025

⚠️ Playing Year-Round... but Still Not Getting Better? Here’s Why.

Your athlete is on
⚾ travel teams,
🏀 off-season leagues,
⚽ private lessons,
🏐 weekend tournaments…
But somehow, they’re still stuck.

❓No faster.
❓No stronger.
❓Still getting hurt.

Here’s the truth:

👉 Practice isn’t training.

Practice builds skills for the game.
Training builds the engine behind the skills.

When you skip training:

No strength gains

No speed development

No movement efficiency

⬆️ injury risk

You can’t expect better performance with the same body you had last season.

And the more your athlete plays without physical prep, the more their body breaks down.
📉 Performance dips.
😩 Injuries creep in.
🚫 Confidence drops.

What’s missing?

Smart, structured training.

💪 2–3 sessions a week is enough to:

Build strength + power

Improve mechanics

Reduce injury risk

Actually move the needle

And it doesn’t have to compete with sports — it should support them.

✅ Personalized to their schedule
✅ Focused on what they need
✅ In-season or off — it fits

Bottom line:
More games won’t fix what training hasn’t built.
Don’t let your athlete hit a wall because they “didn’t have time.”

📲 DM me “TRAIN” or hit the link in bio for a free consult — and let’s build a plan that fits.

(In Depth Read: https://coachingforglory.com/year-round-sports-no-time-to-train-heres-why-thats-holding-your-athlete-back/)

Should Distance Runners Lift Weights?Your kid runs all the time.Mile after mile.Season after season.But they’re still:– ...
06/05/2025

Should Distance Runners Lift Weights?

Your kid runs all the time.
Mile after mile.
Season after season.

But they’re still:
– Not getting faster
– Breaking down
– Struggling late in races

Why?

Because they’re missing strength.

Most runners avoid the gym because they’re afraid of:
🛑 Getting bulky
🛑 Losing endurance
🛑 “Messing up their stride”

But here’s the truth:
🏃‍♂️ Strength = running economy
🏃‍♂️ Strength = injury prevention
🏃‍♂️ Strength = durability

Lifting doesn’t slow you down — it helps you go faster, longer, and with less pain.

Not all lifting is created equal.

We don’t turn runners into bodybuilders.
We build resilient, powerful athletes.

✅ Squats, lunges, deadlifts
✅ Glutes, hamstrings, core
✅ Sprint and plyo exposure (yes, even for distance athletes)

And it all starts with assessment — because if you’re already strong, you don’t need more strength work. You need to learn how to use it.

If your runner is stuck, hurting, or fading late in races — it’s time to train smarter.

📩 DM “RUN” and we’ll show you what they really need to start making progress again.

(for more detail: https://coachingforglory.com/should-distance-runners.../)

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