Cheeky Mid Weeky is the podcast from Strength Coach Network, where strength coaches continue their education.Hosted by Dr. Justin Lima, the show brings you conversations with strength and conditioning coaches, sport scientists, athletic trainers, researchers, and athletes working across professional, collegiate, tactical, high school, and private-sector performance.Each week, we dig into training, programming, sport science, leadership, career development, and the lessons learned from actually doing the job. Different coaches have different experiences, philosophies, and ways of solving problems — and that is exactly what makes the profession worth talking about.Dr. Lima has worked in strength and conditioning since 2009, in...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:08:04
In this episode of Supertraining in a Year , Justin Lima and Yosef Johnson work through pages 526–540 and a central theme emerges: you cannot microwave adaptation. The discussion…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:01:56
LSU Sports Dietitian Allison Wade joins the podcast to break down what performance nutrition actually looks like when working with athletes every day. Allison and Justin discuss…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:02:06
Alex Kanellis is the founder of Landmine University, a former University of Iowa football player, competitive wrestler, strength coach, and innovator in rotational power…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:09:23
The conversation covers current adaptation reserve (CAR), protein synthesis, the sarcoplasmic reticulum, contractile and mitochondrial proteins, supercompensation, and the…
Sep 19, 2026 · 38:42
Chris Martin is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Louisiana State University Baseball, where he helped guide the Tigers to the 2025 National Championship in his first…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:11:38
Matt Aldred returns to the podcast after helping Michigan Men’s Basketball win a National Championship , but this conversation isn’t about taking credit for the title. Matt and…
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:09:15
Chris Martin is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Louisiana State University Baseball, where he helped guide the Tigers to the 2025 National Championship in his first…
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:07:46
Rick Brunner joins Justin Lima and Yosef Johnson for a conversation spanning four decades of sports nutrition and performance science. Rick shares how his trips to the Soviet…
Sep 10, 2026 · 30:50
What could the STRONG Act actually mean for strength and conditioning coaches? Rachel Newman, Marketing Manager for Customers and Community at TeamBuildr, joins Justin to break…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:23:39
Mike Woicik is one of the most accomplished strength and conditioning coaches in NFL history. Across 30 years in the league, he won six Super Bowl championships — three with the…
Sep 5, 2026 · 1:25:18
In this episode of Supertraining in a Year, Justin and Yosef break down pages 466–480 and explore the relationship between pain, injury, and training. They discuss why pain…
Sep 2, 2026 · 58:58
Dr. Chad Herring is a Human Performance Specialist and Lead Strength & Conditioning Specialist supporting the United States Special Operations Command through KBR. His work…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:27:10
Are your athletes actually recovered — or do they just feel recovered? In this episode of Supertraining in a Year , Justin Lima and Yosef Johnson work through pages 451–465 of…
Aug 28, 2026 · 57:06
Stephanie Mock Grubbs joins the Cheeky Mid Weeky to discuss leadership, career development, building performance systems, and her journey from collegiate strength and…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:12:38
Tommie Dorsey III, CSCS, M.A. is a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach with Serco in Hawaii and the Head Strength Coach for football at Kahuku High School. His coaching…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:13:47
In this episode of Supertraining in a Year , Justin Lima and Yosef Johnson cover pages 441–450 and dive into overtraining, recovery, and restoration — including the difference…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:08:21
Kevin Maxen, Director of Sports Performance and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Tufts University, joins Justin Lima on the Cheeky Mid Weeky. Before arriving at Tufts, Maxen…
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:09:25
Malorie Henderlong is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Auburn University, where she leads strength and conditioning and applied sport science efforts for Women's…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:20:47
In this episode of Supertraining in a Year , Justin Lima and Yosef Johnson break down pages 421–435 of Supertraining . The conversation covers needs analysis, athlete testing,…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:07:05
BONUS Cheeky Mid Weeky episode for all the football S&C coaches out there! 🏈 Dr. Thomas Stallworth II joins the show to share lessons from more than 20 years in strength and…
Aug 12, 2026 · 59:35
Lonnie Maddox is the Associate Director of Football Sports Performance at University of North Carolina. Prior to joining North Carolina, he served as an assistant strength coach…
Aug 5, 2026 · 1:07:37
Liam is the Head Coach of Sporting Olympique Avignon XIII and Co-Founder of Tackle University, where he helps coaches and players develop a deeper understanding of rugby league…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:01:01
Tevaun Smith is a former professional football player and current financial services professional based in Toronto, Canada. After playing for the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:19:10
Keith Belton has coached at nearly every level of sport—from the NFL and Power 4 football to the NBA and Olympic sports. In this episode, we discuss his journey into strength and…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:07:17
Whitney Lee, MS, AT, LAT, CSCS is a dual-credentialed athletic trainer and strength coach currently supporting the U.S. Air Force's Operational Health and Wellness (OHWS) program…
Jul 20, 2026 · 11:30
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is much more than a rehab tool. In this episode of Cheeky Mid Weeky , Mark Mitchell shares how he integrates BFR into warm-ups, conditioning,…
Jul 18, 2026 · 1:00:05
In this episode of Supertraining in a Year, Justin Lima and Yosef Johnson continue their journey through Supertraining, covering pages 376–420. Pages 376-405 were covered last…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:10:12
Mark Mitchell has spent 15 years coaching Division I men's basketball, and in this conversation he shares the principles that have shaped his approach to developing elite…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:13:11
Dr. Ken Clark is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University, where he teaches biomechanics, motor learning, and kinetic anatomy. His…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:22:01
Nicholas Lee, BS, CSCS, RSCC, USAW-L1 is the H2F Lead Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. With more than 20 years of military service,…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:22:02
Sean Hayes has built performance programs at every level—from playing at Harvard University to coaching at Penn State University, the Houston Texans, WWE, and now serving as…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:05:52
Matt Durant is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at University of La Verne, where he oversees performance training for all 20 varsity sports. A 1999 La Verne graduate,…
Jun 28, 2026 · 1:07:23
This week, Justin Lima and Yosef Johnson discuss why long-term athlete development often gets sacrificed for flashy training, how Verkhoshansky's long-term delayed training…
Jun 24, 2026 · 58:23
Dr. Eric Cash serves as President of the National High School Strength Coaches Association and is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Dorman High School. Widely recognized…
Jun 20, 2026 · 1:01:01
In this episode of Supertraining in a Year, Justin Lima and Jeff Moyer break down pages 331–360 of Yuri Verkhoshansky's Supertraining and dive into some of the most misunderstood…
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:24:34
● Dr. Pat Ivey is the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Health and Performance at University of Louisville and currently serves as President of the Collegiate…
Jun 15, 2026 · 8:41
Here is the third part in this series where Justin breaks down why coaches need to be called Strength and Conditioning Coaches and NOT something else like Sports Performance…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:58:19
Mike Joseph is the Assistant Athletics Director and Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at West Virginia University, where he has led the Mountaineers' strength and…
Jun 6, 2026 · 1:19:40
We are BACK with pages 301-330 from Supertraining. This will cover: early specialization, circuit training, genetics, periodization, and of course insights from Yosef. ___…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:00:11
Scott Caulfield is one of the most respected voices in collegiate strength and conditioning, currently serving as Director of Strength & Conditioning at Norwich University. In…
May 27, 2026 · 1:22:36
Mark Weisman is a great example of how strong coaching relationships can come full circle. I had the chance to coach and work with Mark earlier in his career, so it’s been…
May 23, 2026 · 1:34:43
Matt Thome is the Director of the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) at University of Nebraska Athletic Department, where he leads applied sport science initiatives…
May 20, 2026 · 57:46
Hewitt Tomlin and James Peters are the co-founders of TeamBuildr, a leading training platform used by strength and conditioning coaches from high school athletics to the NFL.…
May 18, 2026 · 38:09
Yosef's video and audio went out at 38:00 mark. We talk all about plyos this week - will recap the missed part when we do 286-300. ___ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan…
May 15, 2026 · 30:39
This week’s episode builds directly off Wednesday's conversation with former NFL first-round draft pick Adam Archuleta, where we discussed intent-based training, speed…
May 13, 2026 · 1:14:39
Adam Archuleta is a former first-round NFL draft pick whose career has spanned elite football, broadcasting, and performance leadership. A standout at Arizona State University,…
May 9, 2026 · 1:35:12
Yosef and I start the episode talking about a recent social media call out by Antonio Squillante about Joe Kenn. We then re-dive into last week's talk about dynamic…
May 6, 2026 · 1:28:13
Cameron Smith is a former standout linebacker whose career has taken him from major college football to the NFL and now into sports technology. A four-year starter and two-time…
May 4, 2026 · 1:08:05
In this episode Justin talks with Mike Jolly on the importance of neck training. From reducing the risk of concussion to CTE - neck strength is vital for ALL athletes. Find out…
May 3, 2026 · 59:16
The big topic from the book this week was Dynamic Correspondence which is right up Yosef's alley due to his experience with Dr. Yessis and Bondarchuk. We dive into how some…
Apr 29, 2026 · 59:52
Ash Samaniego is the Director of Women’s Basketball Athletic Performance at UCLA Athletics, where he oversees strength and conditioning for one of the top programs in college…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:08:56
Jim Malone joins the show to discuss his path from college football to Major League Baseball and now working with USA Weightlifting. We talk about talent identification, athlete…
Apr 22, 2026 · 1:03:13
Nick and Ben Niemann represent one of football’s most respected development stories; a pair of Iowa-bred linebackers who turned discipline, toughness, and football IQ into NFL…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:08:17
In this week's episode Yosef and I dive into pages 211-225 of Supertraining and we talk about: recapping Dave Tate Table Talk podcast, electric stimulation for recovery/strength,…
Apr 15, 2026 · 1:21:58
Christos Iakovou is one of the most influential figures in the history of Olympic weightlifting. A former Olympian himself, competing in the 1968, 1972, and 1976 Summer Games, he…
Apr 12, 2026 · 1:17:58
In these 15 pages of Supertraining Yosef and I talk about special strength training, training age, the thought process of elite strength coaches, whole body vibration training,…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:04:21
In this episode hear from Coach Heidi Campo about what astronauts go through with respect to their physical preparation before, during, and after spaceflight. Heidi has a…
Apr 8, 2026 · 1:14:15
Trent Luecke is the Customer Success Manager for TeamBuildr OS at TeamBuildr, where he helps gym owners save time, streamline operations, and deliver a better experience for…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:07:27
In these 15 pages the main topic is flexibility. Yosef and I dive into the examples of flexibility from the text and dive real deep into the PNF/FRC principles of active not…
Apr 6, 2026 · 7:33
Need help maximizing recovery and performance with your athletes? Listen to Dr. Tyler Lesher explain how he helps his NBA Pro Caleb Martin stay on the court with various recovery…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:13:31
Tyler Lesher has worked in the NBA, UCLA Basketball, and now in the private sector with a professional athlete. In this episode, we break down what transfers across those…
Apr 1, 2026 · 1:19:03
Today on the podcast we’re joined by Dr. Lance Brooks, a biomechanist and physiologist whose work focuses on how force is actually produced and expressed in sport. Dr. Brooks…
Mar 28, 2026 · 1:13:58
This week Yosef and I cover 15 pages of Supertraining and this was DENSE topics covering: flexibility, cluster sets, psychological training, and much more. ___ Download The…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:28:22
Coaching isn’t just sets and reps. In this episode, Mark Fitzgerald (former NHL strength coach) shares why connection, listening, and keeping athletes available matter more than…
Mar 25, 2026 · 1:06:05
Doug Gray is the President of Gray Institute and Director of GIFT, the Institute’s flagship mentorship program. As the son of founder Dr Gary Grey, Doug has spent his career…
Mar 22, 2026 · 13:25
Mark Fitzgerald has worked across the NHL, OHL, and elite performance environments for nearly 20 years. As a strength and conditioning coach, consultant, and performance…
Mar 21, 2026 · 58:39
Another 30 pages to get through in this episode as we talk plyos, speed work, Jay Schroeder and former NFL safety Adam Archuleta's training (Yosef know's Jay's mentor), and…
Mar 18, 2026 · 1:15:18
Justin Ochoa is the founder of Gem Sessions, a high-performance basketball development organization based in Indianapolis. He works with athletes ranging from youth prospects to…
Mar 13, 2026 · 59:04
I speak with Jonah Rosner about the c word - conditioning. There seems to be a new trend in S&C where coaches don't want to do conditioning work with their athletes. In this…
Mar 12, 2026 · 13:47
In this convo I speak with Jonah Rosner about his novel findings with BFR on endurance runners. Much like BFR being used to reduce the strain and mechanical load from heavy…
Mar 11, 2026 · 1:05:02
This is Dylan's mission: As the Founder & CEO of G-TEC, I'm dedicated to revolutionizing sportswear and recovery products for athletes around the globe. My journey began as a…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:13:00
In this episode Yosef and I cover 30 pages since I was away at the KU Sports Performance Clinic the week prior. We dive into the greatness of Coach Bondarchuk, Speed-Strength…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:00:09
In this episode I get to speak with John Griffin who serves as the Director of Player Performance for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League. Griffin joined the…
Mar 4, 2026 · 1:03:13
Jacob Ricketts, is a performance coach whose career spans Power Five college football and large-scale corporate wellness systems. Jacob currently serves as Health and Wellness…
Mar 3, 2026 · 5:30
Hear from John Griffin on how he is able to apply BFR with all his athletes. John works for the Atlanta Falcons as the Director of Player Performance and is able to use BFR with…
Mar 2, 2026 · 15:38
Learn about what happened this weekend at Lawrence and why you need to be there next year! ___ Buy the Kurt Hester Unbreakable T-Shirt Here:…
Feb 25, 2026 · 1:42:24
Today’s guest is Kosta Telegadas, a strength and conditioning coach whose career spans elite sport, tactical performance, and international human performance operations. Kosta…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:15:27
In this week's episode Yosef and I talk about: managing sport coaches, skill development, specialized exercises, and sport specific training. Download The Supertraining Reading…
Feb 18, 2026 · 45:27
Today’s guest is Ryan Duey, the CEO and co-founder of Plunge, a company that has played a major role in bringing cold-water immersion and recovery practices into the mainstream.…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:10:59
In this week's episode we cover: Oklahoma State Football study review, change in direction work, fitness fatigue vs supercompensation, and insecure coaches. Enjoy! Download The…
Feb 13, 2026 · 48:03
In this episode I talk with Otto and Troy about why mat drills could actually serve a purpose in team sports. You will be shocked to hear what my thoughts are. ___ $1 Trial…
Feb 11, 2026 · 1:00:01
Today’s guest, Sam Feldman, is a strength and conditioning coach who works across traditional team sports and high-performance racing environments, applying a holistic approach…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:11:34
In this episode Yosef and I talk about hypertrophy vs hyperplasia, neurology, atrophy, and over coaching. __ Download The Supertraining Reading Plan…
Feb 4, 2026 · 1:21:23
Iowa native Logan Ogden is in his first season as the director of men’s basketball athletic performance for the University of Iowa men’s basketball program. Ogden brings 14 years…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:09:26
In this episode we talk about muscle fiber shifting, muscle contraction types, collagen, energy storage and more. It is wild all this comes up in only pages 46-60 of…
Jan 30, 2026 · 19:47
This kid is strong, very strong. This is not the safest thing for them to be doing alone. This could have ended poorly. Thankfully it did not. Hear from Director of Athletic…
Jan 28, 2026 · 1:22:45
Ryan Metzger is a S&C coach with extensive experience in collegiate Olympic sports, particularly women’s soccer and tennis. She most recently served as the Assistant Director of…
Jan 26, 2026 · 57:34
Pages 31-45 covered in this week where we talk about S.A.I.D Principle, neuromuscular junction, muscle properties, application to training, and some GREAT stories about Dr.…
Jan 21, 2026 · 1:09:03
Taylor Elizondo is an S&C coach and educator with a background in applied sport science, movement assessment, and program design. He holds a master’s degree and is certified as a…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:11:41
This week Yosef and I dive into pages 16-30 of Supertraining and the conversation revolves around 1*20, maximal effort training, and Yosef even shares about the relationship…
Jan 14, 2026 · 1:50:25
The mission of the High School Coaches Professional Development Group is to effectively represent the needs and priorities of the high school coaching profession in support of…
Jan 12, 2026 · 55:47
Ever try to read Supertraining and stop after a few pages? We get it - so we are here to fix that. The reading is broken up into 15 pages per week M-F (3 pages per day). This…
Jan 7, 2026 · 1:17:31
Keith Swift is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Wofford College, overseeing performance programming for all 20 varsity sports. Prior to Wofford, he held collegiate…
Jan 1, 2026 · 51:23
In this conversation, Melissa Mercado shares her journey from collegiate strength conditioning to tactical strength conditioning, discussing the unique challenges and demands of…
Dec 24, 2025 · 47:56
Discover the unique demands of tactical strength and conditioning with O2X Human Performance Coach Mark Christiani, who serves 4,000+ Army Reserve soldiers. This episode explores…
Dec 17, 2025 · 55:19
Discover how golf performance training has evolved from Tiger Woods to today's elite athletes with Director of Fitness Jeremy Golden. This strength and conditioning deep-dive…
Dec 10, 2025 · 50:56
Former college strength coach Ian Samuels shares his journey from NCAA football to corporate performance coaching at a major tech company. Discover why strength and conditioning…
Dec 3, 2025 · 50:31
Discover how the nervous system controls athletic performance with Brendan Smith from Wired to Move. Learn practical nervous system training techniques using Square One System…
Nov 28, 2025 · 1:06:23
Coach Jess Burke joins the show for the 3rd time and it was a blast to catch up. Now Jess has her in person location to train clients in Chicago. She is doing this in addition to…
Nov 26, 2025 · 59:20
Discover how to become a strength coach for firefighters with Alex Redshaw from O2X Human Performance! This tactical strength and conditioning deep dive covers firefighter…
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