Smarter High School Strength & Conditioning with Scott Leech

In Episode 428 of the Strength Coach Podcast , host Anthony Renna chats with Scott Leech , Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Rhode Island, to explore game-changing strategies for coaches, trainers, and athletes. The focus is on High School but Episode 428 is for everyone, packed with insights to help you rethink your approach to training and athlete development. Highlights of the episode: - Scott talks about why prioritizing speed, power, and jump training is replacing outdated max-effort lifts. - A chat on programming smarter workouts and what strength coaches should subtract for better results. - Insights on developing high school strength coaching programs with limited resources. - How contact prep programs improve athlete confidence and safety in off-season training. - Exploring bilateral vs. unilateral work, and why Olympic lifts might not be essential for everyone. - A special discussion on IU football’s shortened practice approach and its impact on performance. - Brought to you by Perform Better, offering 20% off bands and tubing products—check them out today at www.PerformBetter.com ! We also dive into how Scott’s Gridiron Warrior platform is helping coaches elevate their training systems, plus tips for leveraging education and creativity to optimize training without breaking the bank. Perform Better , your go-to for functional training and rehab equipment. Check out Perform Better⁠ ( https://www.performbetter.com ) for their latest sale- 20% off bands and tubing products! Thanks for listening! Engage with this episode and get ready to rethink strength training for smarter, more effective results. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom? Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns ( https://businessforunicorns.com): **Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE- (https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-book) **Book a free 10-minute intro call HERE (https://go.businessforunicorns.com/brainstorm) **Follow BFU on Instagram HERE (https://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/) **Subscribe to Mark Fisher’s channel on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/markfisherhumanbeing) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:20 - Maximizing the Member Experience, with Naamly 08 :20- Scott Leech interview 10:25- What’s Wrong with High School S&C? 14:37 - Importance of Subtraction in Training 17:10 - Strength Coaches' Essential Practices 19:31 - Coaching High School Coaches Effectively 23:10 - Contact Preparation Techniques 27:33 - Less is More Philosophy in Training 31:58 - Educating High School Coaches 37:15 - Benefits of Single Leg Training 40:38 - Speed and Explosiveness vs. Heavy Lifting 42:40 - Incorporating Olympic Lifts 45:18 - Financial Success as a Strength Coach 50:39 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 54:00 - Gridiron Warrior Insiders Insights