Strength Coach Rants with Coach Connor Lyons

Connor Lyons
  • 5.0 (3)
  • FITNESS

Coach Connor Lyons has spent the past 15 years in the field of strength and conditioning working in the collegiate, private, and Olympic team settings. In his career, he's spent time under coaches like Vern Gambetta, Jimmy Radcliffe, Sean Pena, Jason Riley, Frank Wintrich, and Ron McKeefery. He's worked with MLB All-Stars, NFL Pro Bowlers, NHL Stanley Cup Champions, World Champions, and Olympic Gold Medalists. Join us and gain knowledge about physical preparation for sport from the guys in the trenches doing it every day!

  1. 10/23/2025

    Ankle Mobility for Hockey

    Ankle mobility seems to be becoming a bigger and bigger focus off the ice recently. Why is this, and does it actually move the needle in a positive direction? Coach Connor will break all this down in this episode of Strength Coach Rants!

    23 min

  2. 10/18/2025

    How to Box Squat: A Commentary On What Not To Do When Box Squatting

    The box squat has a myriad of benefits, but only when done properly. This movement has been bastardized in our field to the point where it no longer creates the value that it is purported to create. Today we' go over what the box squat is, and what it isn’t.

    33 min

  3. 10/16/2025

    How To Box Squat: A Commentary on What Not to Do When Box Squatting

    The box squat has a myriad of benefits, but only when done properly. This movement has been bastardized in our field to the point where it no longer creates the value that it is purported to create. Today we' go over what the box squat is, and what it isn’t.

    33 min

  4. 08/11/2025

    Conditioning Tests Are Useless

    Fall sports are in full swing and that means coaches all over the US are planning on destroying everything their athletes have built throughout the offseason. In today's episode, I'll cover why our conditioning tests are beyond useless, and what you should be doing instead!

    31 min

  5. 08/04/2025

    You Really Shouldn't Be Bench Pressing

    The bench press may be the king of upper body exercises and the ultimate pissing contest, but it's not the best choice for your athletes, and in today's episode of Strength Coach Rants, we'll talk about that!

    10 min

  6. 07/16/2025

    My Honest Review of OVR Velocity

    I recently purchased an OVR Velocity in order to measure velocities in the gym and thought I'd share my thoughts on the product. I wasn't paid or given free product to do this review, I just genuinely liked the product!

    19 min

  7. 05/15/2025

    TOP Hockey Showcases and Camps for Summer of 2025!

    If you've stumbled upon this episode, chances are you're a little bit disappointed. I needed a hook to get you to watch, and I apologize for being facetious. Now that you're here, learn how this year round hockey play is detrimental to your development! All the data we have shows that participation in year round hockey leaves you LESS likely to make it to the highest levels, not more.

    23 min

  8. 05/01/2025

    Failure and Starting Over as a Strength Coach

    They say it's not a matter of "if" you'll get fired in this field, it's a matter of "when." This week, after shutting down The Lyons Den Sports Performance, Coach Connor talks about his time in the field. Dealing with success is easy, what do you do when your world get's turned upside down and you have to deal with failure? We'll talk about that today!

    36 min
See All (75)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Coach Connor Lyons has spent the past 15 years in the field of strength and conditioning working in the collegiate, private, and Olympic team settings. In his career, he's spent time under coaches like Vern Gambetta, Jimmy Radcliffe, Sean Pena, Jason Riley, Frank Wintrich, and Ron McKeefery. He's worked with MLB All-Stars, NFL Pro Bowlers, NHL Stanley Cup Champions, World Champions, and Olympic Gold Medalists. Join us and gain knowledge about physical preparation for sport from the guys in the trenches doing it every day!

Information