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The Strength and Conditioning and Sports Science staff at the University of Pittsburgh sit down to discuss the evolution of sports performance
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April 18, 2025
This week on Talkin' Pitt, we sit down with Coach Dani Evans, currently in charge of women's lacrosse, volleyball, and field hockey at Liberty University. Danny shares her journey through the field of strength and conditioning, from discovering the profession late in college to working under some of the best in the game, like Mike Boyle, Jeff Oliver, and the crew at Pitt. We talk: Her non-linear path into S&C and what drew her in Interning at Mike Boyle’s, having no idea who he was The difference between private sector coaching vs. collegiate teams Lessons from stops at Stanford, Merrimack, and Pitt Juggling 3 teams in-season at Liberty and how she makes it all work Her growth as a coach and person over the last two years This one’s packed with real talk, mentorship gems, and a behind-the-scenes look at the grind (and joy) of being a collegiate strength coach Pitt Sports Performance Instagram @pitt_sportsperformance Pitt Sports Performance Twitter @pitt_science Dani Evans Contact Instagram: @builtbydani Email: [email protected] Music Credit Music Unlimited, “The Podcast Intro.”
April 4, 2025
In this episode, Coach Devin sits down with one of the most engaging and thought-provoking voices in strength & conditioning—Joe Pedulla, Assistant Strength Coach at Oklahoma Softball and the mind behind Pedulla Performance. They delve deeply into Joe’s journey from kinesiology student to Big 12 strength coach, exploring how his transformation as a pitcher influenced his coaching philosophy and why traditional programming models often fall short. They discuss coaching philosophies, athlete autonomy, building buy-in, navigating in-season training, and Joe’s new mentorship program, which will be live starting on June 9th, 2025. Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or simply a performance enthusiast, this one is packed with practical takeaways and powerful mindset shifts. 📌 Topics covered: Joe's path into S&C and the shift from PT Training with principles, not rigid methods Using force plates, movement archetypes & athlete-led choices Entrepreneurship and creating impact through education The upcoming mentorship that’s more than just a course Follow Joe on Instagram @pedullaperformance and check out his mentorship via the link in his bio! Pitt Sports Performance Instagram @pitt_sportsperformance Pitt Sports Performance Twitter @pitt_science Joe Pedulla Contact Instagram: @pedullaperfromance Email: [email protected] Link for mentorship: https://tr.ee/Jpr525WHQe Music Credit Music Unlimited, “The Podcast Intro.”
February 21, 2025
In this episode of Talkin’ Pitt, we welcome back Dr. Tim Suchomel for a deep dive into strength and conditioning, sports science, and the future of athletic performance. Now in Pittsburgh full-time, Tim shares insights on his transition into the academic world, the evolution of sports performance education, and how Pitt is expanding its impact through online programs and research-driven training methodologies. We discuss:🏋️♂️ How Pitt’s curriculum is evolving to develop the next generation of strength coaches and sports scientists📊 The role of velocity-based training (VBT) and how to use it effectively without compromising technique💡 Assessing athletes: When is "strong enough" truly strong enough?🔍 How to filter research, use AI in coaching, and stay updated in the ever-changing field of sports science📖 A sneak peek into Tim’s upcoming book, Science and Development of Muscular Strength Whether you're a strength coach, sports scientist, or just passionate about optimizing athletic performance, this episode is packed with valuable insights! 🎧 Listen now and #HailToPitt!
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