From Dartmouth to the NFL: The Relentless Rise of Coach Tessa Grossman

From Dartmouth to the NFL: The Relentless Rise of Coach Tessa Grossman


📝 Show Notes
In this episode of The Moffitt Method Podcast, Joe Ryan sits down with one of the brightest rising stars in strength and conditioning—Coach Tessa Grossman, currently an Assistant Strength Coach for University of Colorado Football.
Coach Grossman’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From Ivy League student-athlete to multiple NFL coaching fellowships to leading roles across Division I athletics, her resume is stacked with relentless growth, grit, and elite experience.
Before joining Colorado Football, Coach Grossman served as the Director of Sports Performance for VCU Women’s Basketball (2024–2025) and previously as the Associate Strength Coach for Football & Women’s Basketball at Middle Tennessee State. Her diverse background includes time with the Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and roles with Cal Football, the Los Angeles Rams, Mamba Sports Academy, Dartmouth College, and Keene Performance.
A former Dartmouth softball player, Coach Grossman holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Dartmouth and a master’s degree in Sport Psychology from Illinois State—making her uniquely equipped to blend physical performance with mental preparation.
Joe and Coach Grossman dive into:

• Her path through the NCAA, NFL, and private sectors
• Lessons learned from elite programs and high-performance environments
• The importance of communication, culture, and athlete psychology
• What it means to coach with purpose, presence, and passion
• Her advice for young coaches trying to break into the industry

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