Sports Talks

Strength and conditioning coaching in high-performance sport isn’t what most people think.In this episode, we break down coaching careers, burnout, player welfare, and what it really takes to survive in professional sport.This conversation is for coaches who feel stuck, frustrated, or conflicted inside the system — and want a better way forward.We cover: • The reality of strength and conditioning careers in pro sport • Why many great coaches leave professional environments • Military rehab lessons that actually transfer to sport • Burnout, identity, and long-term coaching sustainability • Why systems matter more than exercises • How to build a coaching career without compromising valuesThis is a coach-to-coach conversation about truth, longevity, and doing work that actually matters.⸻ Timestamps 00:00 – Old-school rugby culture & growing up in sport03:30 – Dental health, sleep, caffeine, and performance07:45 – Military background and early physical training12:00 – Becoming a physical training instructor16