Building Champions: Coach Chris Martin on LSU Baseball Strength & Culture

Building Champions in the Weight Room with Coach Chris Martin
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Moffitt Method Podcast, Joe Ryan sits down with Coach Chris Martin, LSU Baseball’s Strength and Conditioning Coach. Hired in August 2024, Martin has already helped guide the Tigers to a national championship, bringing his wealth of experience from the Houston Astros organization into the collegiate setting.
From his journey as a pitcher at Kent State to revamping LSU’s performance systems, Coach Martin shares his insights on player development, strength training, and building championship culture.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Coach Martin’s journey from Kent State pitcher to Houston Astros coordinator to LSU 🏆
• How he redesigned return-to-play protocols and throwing programs for post-surgical players 🔄
• Why he believes the bench press still has a place in baseball 🏋️‍♂️
• The importance of sprint frequency and intent in athlete development ⚡
• How strength coaches are often like bartenders — always present and always listening 🍻
• What high school athletes should know before stepping on a college campus 🎓
• Injury reduction vs. prevention — and why “plan in pencil” is his coaching motto ✏️
• Funny behind-the-scenes stories, including almost renting in LSU’s infamous Tigerland 🐯

Rapid Fire Highlights:

• Favorite movie: Stand By Me 🎬
• Favorite book growing up: Heart of a Champion 📖
• Stranded island equipment pick: A trampoline — because sometimes you just have to have fun 🤸‍♂️

About Coach Chris Martin:

• LSU Baseball Strength & Conditioning Coach (2024–present)
• Former Houston Astros Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
• Experience at Cressey Sports Performance
• Master’s in Exercise Physiology from Kent State
• Native of Mason, Ohio

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