Owner of Hansen Athletics and Speed Lab Director with Universal Speed Rating, Darren Hansen joins the show to break down how he’s built one of the top performance facilities in the region by making speed development a true priority. Voted the best performance facility in Southeastern Idaho, Hansen Athletics is known for both results and culture.

We dive into how Darren creates an environment athletes can’t wait to return to, how he programs in the private sector, and how to build systems that make high-quality training scalable as your business grows. Darren also shares the biggest mistakes he sees in youth athlete development, how they run assessments and onboard new athletes, and what actually drives long-term progress.

We also touch on the business side—what truly fuels growth, where coaches overcomplicate things, and how to build a model that lasts.

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.

👉 Grab your copy of Strength In Numbers [by clicking here].

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:51 The Story Behind Hansen Athletics

04:42 Culture and Environment at Hansen Athletics

08:49 Coaching Staff and Development

13:41 Making Them Want To Come Back

18:12 Scalable Individualized Training

19:45 Onboarding New Athletes

20:50 Balancing Training Loads

21:54 Scaling and Structuring Programs

24:32 Integrating Middle School and High School Athletes

31:33 Fostering Positive Competition Among Young Athletes

33:56 Common Mistakes in Youth Athletic Development

38:32 The Importance of Diverse Experiences for Young Athletes

41:00 Building a Business from Scratch in a New City

43:05 Drivers of Growth in Established Athletic Programs

46:59 Incentivizing Referrals in Youth Sports Training

47:38 Learning from Controversial Training Methods

51:16 Reflecting on Decision-Making and Growth

Director of Strength and Conditioning at Cistercian Preparatory School, Colton Rosseau, joins the show to discuss his transition from coaching in college to leading athletic development in a high school setting. We explore the biggest shifts he’s experienced moving sectors and what it really takes to serve athletes well at different stages of their development.

This conversation goes far beyond sets and reps. Colton shares what drives his desire to make a meaningful impact, why he prioritizes excellence over perfection, and how he thinks about building skills and character alongside physical development. We also dive into how to structure long-term athletic development from elementary-aged athletes through college, balancing both athletic and skill progression.

This episode is packed with insight for coaches who care deeply about leadership, values, and building systems that truly serve the athlete in front of them.

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.

👉 Grab your copy of Strength In Numbers [by clicking here].

Chapters

00:00 Challenges and Joys of Coaching High School Athletes

10:25 Finding Purpose Beyond Monotony in Coaching

11:37 The Drive to Impact Young Athletes

14:50 Balancing Athletic Excellence with Life Lessons

16:42 Coaching Conversations: The Heart of Impact

18:31 Learning from Burnout: Efficiency in Coaching

21:29 Chasing Excellence Over Perfection

23:20 Simplicity in Programming for High School Athletes

24:46 Long-Term Goals and Skills Development

26:33 Simplifying Coaching Approaches

27:45 Skill Acquisition and Learning

30:55 Life Experiences Shaping Coaching Skills

32:28 Enhancing Communication Through Storytelling

34:02 Balancing Information Intake for Effective Coaching

35:33 Contextualizing Coaching Practices

40:26 Evolving Perspectives on Training Intensity

42:51 Foundational Development for Young Athletes

46:46 The Bigger Picture in Coaching

In this solo episode, I break down how to separate yourself in the coaching interview process and land your next job. From getting your foot in the door to preparing for Zoom and on-campus interviews, I walk through the strategies that make the process simpler, clearer, and far more effective.

I cover how recruiting, interviewing, and sales are deeply connected, what you should be researching before every interview, and how to communicate your value with confidence. I also explain why every coach should build a Portfolio Packet, what to include, and how to use it as a true separator in the hiring process.

This is a short, practical episode for coaches who want to show up prepared, stand out in interviews, and position themselves as the obvious choice.

⁠⁠EP 7: Phil Baier | Making Career Moves, Acing Interviews, and Developing Interns⁠⁠

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.

👉 Grab your copy of Strength In Numbers [by clicking here].

Chapters

00:00 Getting Your Foot in the Door

01:31 Building Your Resume

02:31 The Research Phase

03:35 Connection of Recruiting, Interviewing, and Sales

06:08 Zoom Interviews

07:48 Zoom Slides

10:27 Making a Lasting Impression

11:42 Building Your Portfolio Packet

13:02 Preparing for On-Campus Interviews