EP 9: Jason Martinez | Aligning with Your Head Coach and Owning Your Role

West Virginia Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning for Men’s Basketball Jason Martinez dives into building alignment with your head coach, how to assess what a new program truly needs, and why evaluating your process matters—regardless of results.

With career stops at UNT, Iona, and East Carolina, Jason offers practical insights from years of success in high-level college basketball.

This podcast evolved from my book, Strength In Numbers — the ultimate mentorship guide for coaches.

Featuring insights from 100+ ELITE coaches across every level and sport, it’s an encyclopedia of coaching wisdom built to help you grow your career, navigate failure, and find long-term coaching success.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey into Coaching

04:12 Full Circle Moments in Coaching

06:41 Transitioning to a New Staff

09:10 Navigating Resources and Relationships

11:57 Maintaining Core Values Amid Growth

14:37 Building Relationships and Assessing Needs

17:14 The Role of a Strength Coach

19:46 Partnering with Head Coaches

22:17 Staying Curious and Self-Development

24:56 Navigating Budget and Resource Needs

30:17 Growth Through Conversations

33:15 Evaluating Success and Areas for Improvement

35:45 The Importance of Process in Training

40:38 Parenthood's Impact on Coaching Philosophy

46:05 Closing the Skill Gap and Learning from Others

50:05 The Need for Open Conversations in Coaching