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🎙️ The Weight of Coaching
Insights & Education for coaches
⚖️ Balancing science, tech & instinct in training
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🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert!

This week, I sit down with Wil Fleming of 1Kilo Weightlifting to dive deep into the mental side of the sport. 🏋️‍♂️💭 We explore how sports psychology, identity, and resilience shape performance, and why coaching isn’t just about physical technique—it’s about the mind too.

Wil shares his journey from athlete to coach, the power of pre-performance routines, self-talk, and the importance of a well-rounded coaching toolbox. We also tackle the challenges coaches face, the mistakes that teach us the most, and why flexibility and athlete empowerment are key.

His upcoming book, Strong Mind, is packed with resources for athletes and coaches ready to level up both physically and mentally.

Key takeaways:
💡 Mental skills are as crucial as physical training.
💡 Identity and mindset drive performance.
💡 Resilience and self-talk can make or break a competition.
💡 Flexibility and learning from mistakes are essential for coaches. by @theweightofcoaching
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🎙️ New Podcast Drop!

I sat down with Hugh Gilmore of Podium Psychology to dig deep into the mental side of coaching and performance. We cover everything from the tools coaches can use day-to-day, to the bigger picture of athlete well-being and development.

Here’s what we got into 👇
🔑 Motivational interviewing — how to foster athlete autonomy & self-driven change.
🧠 Balancing performance & mental health — rest, recovery, and building an identity beyond sport.
🤝 Supportive coaching environments — empathy, communication, and culture that elevates performance.
⚡ Challenges for coaches — navigating pressure, expectations, and resilience at every level.
📚 Applied psychology in sport — practical tools to integrate mental skills into training.

This one’s packed with insight for both athletes & coaches who want to level up without burning out. by @theweightofcoaching
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🎙️ New Episode of The Weight of Coaching Podcast

This week I sit down with Aaron Adams, Head Coach of the LSU Shreveport Weightlifting team. We dive into what it really means to coach athletes — not just the sport.

💡 Key takeaways:
• Coaching is about people, not just programming.
• Expectations can derail progress — focus on the process.
• Weightlifting is a sport built on failure, learning, and resilience.
• Gamifying training can ease competition anxiety.
• Team culture matters just as much as performance.
• Fun is a non-negotiable in training and competition.

Aaron also shares lessons from his own mistakes, insights from the human performance lab, and the evolution of the LSUS program as collegiate weightlifting expands.

👉 Listen in for a conversation on coaching, culture, and the future of the sport. by @theweightofcoaching
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🎙️ New Episode of The Weight of Coaching 🎙️

This week, I sit down with Josh Gibson of Philosophical Weightlifting to dive into the intersection of coaching, research, and athlete development.

We cover:
🔗 Why networking is essential for coaches
💬 The role of constructive feedback & clear communication
🏋️‍♂️ Creating structure to manage chaos in training
💨 Conditioning as a key to performance
🧠 Self-care for both athletes & coaches
🤝 Building a culture of respect, responsibility, and positive character
📚 Integrating research into practice for more effective coaching

From working with diverse groups to the impact of conferences on growth, this conversation is packed with insights for coaches striving to elevate their craft.

🎧 Tune in to hear why lifelong learning and intentional environments are game-changers for athlete development. by @theweightofcoaching
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🎙️ New Podcast Episode!

This week on The Weight of Coaching, I sit down with @coachrsa (@dynamicyyc ) to dive into the intersection of coaching and rehab in strength sports.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

Movement should be the foundation of rehab.

Asymmetry is normal — stop chasing “perfect balance.”

Pain management starts with understanding, not fear.

Communication between coaches and rehab professionals is non-negotiable.

Above all, training should be enjoyable.

Whether you’re a coach or an athlete, this episode gives you tools to better manage pain, optimize training, and build stronger coach–rehab relationships.

🎧 Tune in now.

#WeightOfCoaching #StrengthSports #RehabScience #MovementOptimism by @theweightofcoaching
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🎙️ Max Aita dropped a gem in our latest episode: before you chase the shiny stuff—marketing strategies, tech tools, or fancy systems—make sure you’re doing your best work with what you’re capable of right now.

Too many coaches and athletes look for the shortcut, but the foundation is always execution and consistency. If the core work isn’t solid, the rest won’t matter.

💡 Nail your craft first. Build the habits. Then add the extras.

#Coaching #Weightlifting #MaxAita #AthleteDevelopment #CoachingPhilosophy by @theweightofcoaching
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🎙️ New Podcast Drop w/ Max Aita

We dive deep into the evolving landscape of coaching:
⚡ The rise of coaching content creation
📱 Social media as a tool for visibility
🤖 AI as an edge in coaching efficiency
📚 Why principles > hacks for real progress
🧠 Guarding against biases + echo chambers
❓ Why assuming you’re wrong makes you a better coach
🏋️ Athlete development as the #1 priority
🔑 Building systems for long-term success

If you’re a coach or athlete, this one’s a masterclass. Tap in now. Episode live on Youtube.

#Weightlifting #Coaching #Podcast #AthleteDevelopment by @theweightofcoaching
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Sometimes athletes don’t need solutions, they just need support. 💡 Kyle Fields reminds us that coaching isn’t always about big adjustments—it’s about being present and letting athletes figure things out with confidence.

Think Modern Family when Phil says he doesn’t need Claire to fix it, he just needs her to listen. Coaching can be the same—less about “fixing,” more about creating space for growth.

#Weightlifting #AthleteSupport #CoachingMindset by @theweightofcoaching
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🎙️ New Episode of The Weight of Coaching
This episode, I sit down with Kyle Fields — an international coach with a knack for building strong training cultures that keep athletes progressing, motivated, and supported.

We dig into:
🏋️‍♂️ How to create a culture athletes want to buy into
💬 Why communication and feedback are non-negotiable
🧠 The role of mental health in athlete performance
📈 How small daily wins add up to big results
🤝 The value of coach collaboration & continuous learning

Whether you coach in-person, remotely, or both — this conversation is packed with actionable strategies to help your athletes thrive.

🎧 Listen now on youtube.

#TheWeightOfCoaching #AthleteDevelopment #SportsCoaching #StrengthAndConditioning #CoachingCulture #AthleteBuyIn by @theweightofcoaching
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💡 Tech is getting cheaper — having objective data is  priceless.
In this clip, Rob Ronan talks about coaches can’t afford to be stuck in the “this is how we’ve always done it” mindset. With the cost of tools like velocity trackers and force plates coming down, the barrier to entry isn’t money — it’s openness to new ways of coaching.

Adapt, evolve, and use every tool available to make your athletes better. 📈

  #TheWeightOfCoaching #SportsTech #StrengthAndConditioning #CoachingMindset #AthleteDevelopment #Weightlifting by @theweightofcoaching
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🎙 Episode 1 – The Weight of Coaching
In our very first episode, I sit down with Rob Ronan, USA Weightlifting national coach, to dive into his journey in the sport and the systems he’s built to set athletes up for success.

From navigating the challenges of COVID-19 to creating a classification system that makes athlete onboarding smoother, Rob shares how he blends data, velocity tracking, and coaching instincts to drive performance.

We also dig into:
✅ Building a welcoming space for beginners
✅ Using tech and metrics without losing the human touch
✅ The mental side of lifting — journaling, focus, and preparation

If you’re a coach, athlete, or just love the craft of weightlifting, this one’s packed with gold.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube

#TheWeightOfCoaching #WeightliftingPodcast #OlympicWeightlifting #AthleteDevelopment #Coaching by @theweightofcoaching
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I’ve always been that guy—the one who asks a million questions and won’t stop yapping until I get to the good stuff. Over time, I realized I’m now surrounded by some seriously smart people with amazing insights about coaching, training, and mindset.

So, why keep all that gold to myself? It’s why I started The Weight of Coaching podcast — to bring those conversations and wisdom to you. 

Get ready to hear real coaching talks, ideas, and practical takeaways from coaches pushing the limits every day.

Welcome to the journey! 🎙️⚖️

#WeightOfCoaching #CoachingJourney #AskSmartQuestions #LearnTogether by @theweightofcoaching
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