THE NHSSCA PODCAST
The official podcast of the National High School Strength Coaches Association. A podcast for high school strength coaches, by high school strength coaches. This podcast aims to provide the listener with training information, advice, and anecdotes through the interviews of IMPACTFUL COACHES in the performance sector. All done with the goal of improving and empowering high school strength coaches everywhere! Also, tune in to stay updated on everything NHSSCA here. New episodes are dropping every month!
My guest this month is Coach Elton Crochran, strength and conditioning director for Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio Texas . Coach Crochran is the state director for the lower half of Texas. He was also this years recipient for the Southwest Region COTY award. We sit down and discuss his journey as a strength coach. From college football player, to head collegiate s&c coach, to now being at Veterans Memorial. He talks about his roles in the collegiate setting, such as what it was like training football and golf. We then dive into strength training for middle school athletes. What model they use in Texas, how he builds comfort in the weight room for young athletes, how he views progressions/regressions and more. Coach Crochran gives a great framework for vertical alignment of 6-12th grade strength training. Lastly, he takes us through what training looks like at Veterans Memorial High School and their varied, but unified approach to programming. Enjoy!
Coach Crochran on X: https://x.com/TheCrocShow
Coach Crochan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alamosportsperformance/
His Website: https://www.instagram.com/alamosportsperformance/
The Croc Show on Simplifaster: https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/eltoncrochran/
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Meet the Host
Andrew McGhghy
HSSCC, USATF LVL 2 Throws Coach, RPR 1&2
NHSSCA Podcast Host | Head Strength Coach at Rochester High School (IL)
Join Andrew McGhghy, Head Strength Coach at Rochester High School in Illinois, each month as he shines a spotlight on the intricacies of high school strength and conditioning. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s something for everyone in these monthly sessions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. Subscribe now and be a part of this enlightening journey with Andrew and the NHSSCA.