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The Moffitt Method Podcast is where listeners can learn more about The Moffitt Method system. Hear weekly conversations between Coach Moffitt and guests. Join us as we explore exciting topics that are both educational and entertaining. We’ll cover everything from the art of coaching to improving performance, sports nutrition, mental training, and more. Plus, you’ll hear incredible, inspiring, iconic stories from Coach Moffitt’s remarkable 34-year coaching career.Copyright Moffitt Method of Baton Rouge, LLC 304139 Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • A Journey of Growth Building Relationships in Strength and Conditioning

    A Journey of Growth Building Relationships in Strength and Conditioning
    Dec 10 2025
    In this conversation, Joe Ryan and Christian 'Rock' Van Buren discuss the journey of becoming a strength and conditioning coach, emphasizing the importance of relationships, mentorship, and understanding the athlete's process. They explore the challenges faced by athletes during the NFL draft process and the unique demands of coaching in the private sector. Christian shares insights on effective programming for athletes, highlighting the need for a team approach and the significance of building trust and communication in coaching relationships. In this conversation, Christian "Rock" Van Buren shares his insights on preparing athletes for the combine and pro days, emphasizing the importance of tailored training programs based on individual assessments. He discusses the significance of focusing on strength and performance while maintaining a foundation in basic training principles. The dialogue also explores the role of data in coaching, the value of collaboration in building a personal brand, and the philosophy of developing athletes for practice rather than just performance. Rock's engaging anecdotes and practical advice provide a comprehensive look into the world of sports performance coaching.Takeaways Social media helps maintain connections in the coaching community. The journey to becoming a strength coach is often long and challenging. Building relationships with athletes is crucial for effective coaching. Understanding the athlete's process enhances coaching effectiveness. Mentorship plays a significant role in career development. Navigating the private sector requires a different skill set than collegiate coaching. Coaching is about developing the person, not just the athlete. The NFL draft process involves significant mental and emotional challenges for athletes. Effective programming for athletes requires a team approach. Communication and trust are key components in athlete-coach relationships. The approach to combine prep is tailored to each athlete's needs. Injury prevention is crucial during the lead-up to the combine. Data should inform training but not dictate it. Collaboration with experienced professionals enhances learning. Basic training principles are essential for athlete development. Understanding the cause of performance issues is key to effective coaching. Athletes should be prepared for the rigors of practice, not just games. Strength training should focus on both weaknesses and strengths. The importance of being adaptable in training methodologies. Social media can be a powerful tool for connection and sharing knowledge.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background02:14 Journey to Strength and Conditioning Coaching06:38 Mentorship and Learning from Experience10:06 The Importance of Relationships in Coaching14:24 Navigating the Private Sector as a Coach18:11 Understanding the Athlete's Process21:35 Lessons from Ryan Clark28:00 Challenges Faced by NFL Draft Prospects35:16 Programming for NFL Combine Prep41:44 Navigating Combine Prep and Pro Day Strategies44:54 Understanding Athlete Assessment and Programming49:25 Training for Strength and Performance52:26 The Importance of Basics in Training58:04 Data-Driven Coaching: Symptoms vs. Causes01:02:01 Building a Personal Brand in Sports Performance01:05:58 Collaboration Over Competition in Coaching01:10:22 Fun Insights: Superpowers and Favorite Movies🌐 www.themoffittmethod.fit📧 Contact us - info@themoffittmethod.fit📸 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3LGwDiC🐦 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3kqPc0S🐦 Coach Moffitt on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3ev6zuC
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    1 h y 26 m
  • From Dartmouth to the NFL: The Relentless Rise of Coach Tessa Grossman

    From Dartmouth to the NFL: The Relentless Rise of Coach Tessa Grossman
    Nov 26 2025
    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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    1 h y 18 m
  • The Moffitt Method: From Basement Beginnings to Building Champions

    The Moffitt Method: From Basement Beginnings to Building Champions
    Nov 12 2025
    From Basement Weights to Texas A&M: Coach Tommy Moffitt’s 38-Year Strength JourneyEpisode Summary In this episode of The Moffitt Method Podcast, host Joe Ryan flips the script and puts Coach Tommy Moffitt in the hot seat. For the first time on his own show, Coach Moff tells his full story—from lifting in his parents’ basement in the 1970s to high school strength coach at John Curtis, to Tennessee during the Peyton Manning era, to Miami, 22 years at LSU, launching The Moffitt Method, and now leading the strength & conditioning program at Texas A&M. They dig into how the profession has evolved, why the meat and potatoes still matter more than trends, how to train in the transfer-portal era, and how technology like GPS and VBT can support (not replace) great coaching. They close with some fun rapid-fire questions—superpowers in the weight room, desert-island equipment, and favorite war-movie classics that shaped his mindset. If you’re a strength coach, sport coach, or just love football and physical preparation, this is a masterclass in longevity, consistency, and culture. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:- How a junior high football coach and a basement weight room sparked a 38+ year coaching career- What Coach Moffitt learned at John Curtis, Tennessee, Miami, and LSU—and how those stops shaped his philosophy- Why he started The Moffitt Method and how it helps programs without a full-time strength coach- How the transfer portal and NIL have changed athlete development- Why his training methods haven’t radically changed in decades—and why that’s a good thing- How Texas A&M’s morning practice / afternoon lift schedule improves academics, recovery, and quality of life- How GPS, force plates, and VBT fit into a “barbell-first” philosophy- Why he categorizes athletes as skinny, force-deficient, or speed-deficient—and trains them differently- How better fueling and sports science are helping the Aggies stay healthier and heavier in-season- Coach Moffitt’s favorite movies, books, and the one piece of equipment he’d bring to a deserted islandTime-Stamped Outline 00:00 – Intro & Welcome Joe Ryan opens the show, introduces Coach Tommy Moffitt, and sets the stage for finally telling his story on the podcast named after him. 01:00 – Basement Beginnings & Early Influences- Lifting in his parents’ basement with his brothers- Early junior high and high school training- Playing at Tennessee Tech and meeting strength coach Jack Williamson, who showed him strength & conditioning could be a career03:20 – First Job at John Curtis Christian School- Moving to New Orleans sight unseen- Six years as full-time strength coach (no teaching classes)- Training every sport plus coaching O-line, wrestling, and track- Learning under legendary head coach J.T. Curtis and being part of a powerhouse program06:30 – Breaking Into College: Tennessee, Miami & LSU- Connections with Philip Fulmer, Randy Sanders, and John Stuckey- Joining Tennessee during the Peyton Manning years- Meeting Larry Coker and moving to Miami as head strength coach- Getting the cold call from Nick Saban and landing at LSU, where he spent 22 years and won a national championship12:30 – Getting Let Go, Resetting, and Creating The Moffitt Method- Being fired at LSU and taking time away from college football- Constantly helping coaches over phone/email and seeing a need for remote programming- How a conversation with Matt Bruce turned into The Moffitt Method partnership- The mission: helping high schools and coaches without strength coaches run safe, high-level training16:20 – Back to College: Joining Texas A&M- Former assistant Jeremy Jacobs tipping him off to the A&M opportunity- Driving from Baton Rouge to College Station to interview with Coach Mike Elko- Getting the job and transitioning back into the college grind18:00 – What’s Changed the Most: Transfer Portal & Schedule- Why the transfer portal is the biggest change since his LSU days- Less time to develop athletes who might only stay a year- The shift to early-morning practices and midday lifting, and how that helps:- Academic schedules- Player recovery- Coach quality of life23:00 – Programming Philosophy: Old-School Principles, New-School Tools- “The only way to get stronger is to lift heavy weights; the only way to get faster is to run fast.”- Why he avoids wholesale philosophical changes and instead makes micro-adjustments- Using decades of data from LSU and now Texas A&M to evaluate training without chasing fads27:00 – Culture vs. Fads & the Value of Old Books- Why culture—not “secret exercises”—wins- Guarding against copycat Twitter workouts- Re-reading classic texts from the 70s and 80s instead of chasing whatever’s trending online30:20 – Balancing Tactical vs. Physical Preparation- How more practice & year-round “ball” can actually hurt development- The 2020 LSU example: practicing before even starting off-season training after the ...
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