Big Time Strength Podcast

Preston Pedersen
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The Big Time Strength Podcast aims to provide a valuable resource to all strength and conditioning professionals through conversations with small school coaches who make the “big time where they’re at” by maximizing limited resources to provide a “big time” strength and conditioning experience for their student-athletes. bigtimestrength.substack.com

  1. FEB 2

    BTS #196: Jake Anderson - University of Wisconsin - River Falls

    Coach Jake Anderson Email: jacob.anderson-2@uwrf.edu Instagram: @uwrf_falcon_strength Master’s Program Instagram: @uwrf_masters_s.c ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial. ★★★★★ Power Lift This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish. Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve. Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals. Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud. Website: www.powerliftusa.com Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com ★★★★★ Vitruve Vitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school’s FREE demo unit. Website: vitruve.fit Email: contact@vitureve.fit ★★★★★ Big Time Strength Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @BigTimeStrength Instagram: bigtimestrength ★★★★★ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

    55 min
  2. BTS #195: Zac Goodman - John Glenn High School (MI)

    JAN 23

    BTS #195: Zac Goodman - John Glenn High School (MI)

    Coach Zac Goodman Podcast - Defying Gravity with Zac Goodman IG - @zac.goodman X - @ZacGoodman_ ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! Plyomat This episode is brought to you by Plyomat. The Plyomat is a multi-faceted, jump testing mat that allows you to instantly receive ground contact times, jump height, and reactive strength measurements. One thing that is unique about the Plyomat is that it allows you to connect not just one, but multiple mats together, for use in multi-hurdle hops and bounds which not only gives it testing value but also a high value in the training session with instant feedback on athlete reactivity. It is easy to use, accurate and affordable. To check out the Plyomat and see what it can do for your training, head to Plyomat dot net. That’s Plyomat dot net. Website: www.plyomat.com ★★★★★ Power Lift This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish. Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve. Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals. Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud. Website: www.powerliftusa.com Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com ★★★★★ Vitruve Vitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school’s FREE demo unit. Website: vitruve.fit Email: contact@vitureve.fit ★★★★★ Big Time Strength Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @BigTime_SC Instagram: bigtimestrength ★★★★★ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

    2h 5m

  3. 10/29/2025

    BTS #194: Tucker Platt - Oswego High School (IL)

    Coach Tucker Platt Email: tuckplatt@gmail.com Twitter: @tuckplatt Twitter: @Panther_Power25 Website: https://peak-performance.carrd.co/ ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial. ★★★★★ Power Lift This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish. Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve. Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals. Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud. Website: www.powerliftusa.com Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com ★★★★★ Big Time Strength Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @BigTime_SC Instagram: bigtimestrength ★★★★★ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

    51 min
  4. BTS #193: Cody Matthewson - Adair-Casey / Guthrie Center High School (IA)

    07/07/2025

    BTS #193: Cody Matthewson - Adair-Casey / Guthrie Center High School (IA)

    Coach Cody Matthewson Email: cmatthewson@acgcschools.orgTwitter: @CoachMatthewson ACGC season by season since joining in 2016https://x.com/CoachMatthewson/status/1931457200163025113 ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial. ★★★★★ Power Lift This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish. Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve. Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals. Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud. Website: www.powerliftusa.com Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com ★★★★★ Big Time Strength Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @BigTime_SC Instagram: bigtimestrength ★★★★★ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

    1h 5m
  5. BTS #192: Destry Sperfslage - Waverly-Shell Rock High School (IA)

    06/30/2025

    BTS #192: Destry Sperfslage - Waverly-Shell Rock High School (IA)

    Coach Destry Sperfslage Email: destry.sperfslage@wsr.k12.ia.us ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial. ★★★★★ Power Lift This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish. Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve. Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals. Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud. Website: www.powerliftusa.com Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com ★★★★★ Big Time Strength Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @BigTime_SC Instagram: bigtimestrength ★★★★★ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

    1h 8m

  6. 02/09/2025

    BTS #191: Zach Walrod - Prairie High School (IA)

    Coach Zach Walrod Email: z.walrod@me.com X/Twitter: @zachwalrod Instagram: @zach_walrod ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial. ★★★★★ Power Lift This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish. Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve. Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals. Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud. Website: www.powerliftusa.com Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com ★★★★★ Big Time Strength Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @BigTime_SC Instagram: bigtimestrength ★★★★★ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

    56 min
  7. BTS #190: Matt Walter - Solon High School (IA)

    07/11/2024

    BTS #190: Matt Walter - Solon High School (IA)

    Coach Matt Walter Email: mwalter@solon.k12.ia.us 515-231-3514 ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! TeamBuildr Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness. Head to teambuildr.com and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial. ★★★★★ Power Lift This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish.  Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve.  Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals. Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud. Website: www.powerliftusa.com Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com ★★★★★ Vitruve Vitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school's FREE demo unit. Website: https://vitruve.fit/ Email: contact@vitureve.fit Phone: 936-274-8826 ★★★★★ Big Time Strength Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @BigTime_SC Instagram: bigtimestrength ★★★★★ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

    1h 5m
  8. BTS #189: Dustin Elsbury - Regina High School (IA)

    06/19/2024

    BTS #189: Dustin Elsbury - Regina High School (IA)

    Coach Dustin Elsbury Email - dustin.elsbury@regina.org X - @RegalPE4Life IG - @reginaperformance ★★★★★ Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors! Plyomat This episode is brought to you by Plyomat. The Plyomat is a multi-faceted, jump testing mat that allows you to instantly receive ground contact times, jump height, and reactive strength measurements.  One thing that is unique about the Plyomat is that it allows you to connect not just one, but multiple mats together, for use in multi-hurdle hops and bounds which not only gives it testing value but also a high value in the training session with instant feedback on athlete reactivity.  It is easy to use, accurate and affordable. To check out the Plyomat and see what it can do for your training, head to Plyomat dot net. That’s Plyomat dot net. ★★★★★ Power Lift This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish.  Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve.  Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals. Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud. Website: www.powerliftusa.com Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com ★★★★★ Vitruve Vitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school's FREE demo unit. Website: https://vitruve.fit/ Email: contact@vitureve.fit Phone: 936-274-8826 ★★★★★ Big Time Strength Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com Twitter: @BigTime_SC Instagram: bigtimestrength ★★★★★ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtimestrength.substack.com

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The Big Time Strength Podcast aims to provide a valuable resource to all strength and conditioning professionals through conversations with small school coaches who make the “big time where they’re at” by maximizing limited resources to provide a “big time” strength and conditioning experience for their student-athletes. bigtimestrength.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Preston Pedersen
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    197
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Big Time Strength
  • Show Website
    Big Time Strength Podcast

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