Athlete Engagement Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/athlete-engagement/ Best practices, coaching philosophy and product info for the high school strength and conditioning coach. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:19:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/prepstrengthcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-PrepStrengthCoach-Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&quality=80&ssl=1 Athlete Engagement Archives | Prep Strength Coach https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/athlete-engagement/ 32 32 209727233 Creating Bonds Beyond High School https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/creating-bonds-beyond-high-school/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/creating-bonds-beyond-high-school/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:18:38 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14995 Joey Sheppard, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Stratford High School (SC), explains how mentorship, consistency, and simply being present have helped him maintain lifelong connections with former athletes.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/creating-bonds-beyond-high-school/feed/ 0 14995 Rebuilding Team Strength And Confidence https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/rebuilding-team-strength-and-confidence/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/rebuilding-team-strength-and-confidence/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:04:07 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14935 Coach Jeremy Evans, Director of Student-Athlete Wellness & Performance, takes on the challenge of implementing a top-tier strength & conditioning system from scratch.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/rebuilding-team-strength-and-confidence/feed/ 0 14935 Building An Unbreakable Team Through Culture, Connection, And Care https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/building-an-unbreakable-team-through-culture-connection-and-care/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/building-an-unbreakable-team-through-culture-connection-and-care/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:45:12 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14845 Niko Palazeti, Director of Football Sports Performance at the University of Cincinnati, breaks down what it takes to build deep trust, commitment, and unity in today’s fast-paced world of college football.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/building-an-unbreakable-team-through-culture-connection-and-care/feed/ 0 14845 Peer Leadership For Getting Athletes Comfortable In The Weight Room https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/getting-athletes-comfortable-in-the-weight-room-through-peer-leadership/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/getting-athletes-comfortable-in-the-weight-room-through-peer-leadership/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:12:31 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14831 Coach Zachary Nauert, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Mound Westonka High School (MN), shares how he transforms weight room discomfort into leadership opportunities by empowering juniors and seniors to mentor younger athletes.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/getting-athletes-comfortable-in-the-weight-room-through-peer-leadership/feed/ 0 14831 Meditation In The Weight Room https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/meditation-in-the-weight-room/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/meditation-in-the-weight-room/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:07:20 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14728 Trenton Smart, Director of Sports Performance at Mason (OH) High School, has made weekly meditation sessions a core part of his recovery program.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/meditation-in-the-weight-room/feed/ 0 14728 The Power of Words When Leading Young Athletes https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/the-power-of-words-when-leading-young-athletes/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/the-power-of-words-when-leading-young-athletes/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:53:05 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14552 Jim Romero, Associate Athletic Director, Director of Strength & Conditioning, and Head Track Coach at The Harpeth Hall School (TN), explains how every word shapes an athlete’s experience, mindset, and growth.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/the-power-of-words-when-leading-young-athletes/feed/ 0 14552 Unlock Athletic And Academic Performance https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/unlock-athletic-and-academic-performance/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/unlock-athletic-and-academic-performance/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:14:35 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14098 Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer & Co-Founder of Apollo Neuroscience, explains how the Apollo Neuro wearable helps elite athletes and high performers enter a flow state faster, recover more effectively between high-pressure moments, and sharpen cognitive focus.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/unlock-athletic-and-academic-performance/feed/ 0 14098 The Science Behind Apollo Neuro With Dr. David Rabin https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/the-science-behind-apollo-neuro-with-dr-david-rabin/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/the-science-behind-apollo-neuro-with-dr-david-rabin/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:48:18 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14104 Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer & Co-Founder of Apollo Neuroscience, explains the breakthrough research that led to the creation of Apollo Neuro—a wearable technology that uses gentle vibrations to access flow states, improve recovery speed, and boost performance.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/the-science-behind-apollo-neuro-with-dr-david-rabin/feed/ 0 14104 Creating Buy-In Through Strength Training At Bangor High School https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/creating-buy-in-through-strength-training-at-bangor-high-school/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/creating-buy-in-through-strength-training-at-bangor-high-school/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:50:13 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=14109 Rick Muellenberg, Principal at Bangor Middle/High School (WI), shares his commitment to inclusive strength training and how it has transformed his school’s culture.

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]]> https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/creating-buy-in-through-strength-training-at-bangor-high-school/feed/ 0 14109 Creating a Weight Room Kids Want to Come Back To https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/creating-a-weight-room-kids-want-to-come-back-to/ https://prepstrengthcoach.com/videos/creating-a-weight-room-kids-want-to-come-back-to/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:16:51 +0000 https://prepstrengthcoach.com/?p=13837 Zach Nauert, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Mound Westonka (Min.) High School, shares his approach to coaching, where fun, honesty, and connection come first.

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