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Send us Fan MailFormer University of Oregon head wrestling coach Chuck Kearney shares his journey from the heartbreak of a cut program to building a player-led, athlete-owned wrestling culture at St. Mary’s University in Leavenworth, Kansas.In this episode, Coach Kearney dives into: • How losing Oregon wrestling reshaped his coaching philosophy • Lessons from his own wrestling days at Oklahoma State • Shifting from a win-based, transactional program to an athlete-centered, transformational experience • Why accountability, ownership, and leadership drive long-term athlete successIf you’re a coach, athlete, or parent looking to understand how wrestling—and sports in general—can transform young athletes into leaders, this is a must-listen.Coach Kearney is starting his 7th year as the Head Wrestling Coach for St. Mary’s University in Leavenworth Kansas. Prior to that Coach Kearney was the Head Wrestling Coach for the University of Oregon from 1998-2008 along with being the Director of Athletic Alumni Development. Kearney has ABachelor’s Degree from the University of Oregon inRecreation Administration and Management. Kearney also attended Oklahoma State University where he competed with some of the greatest athletes in the wrestling world and was an All-American for the Cowboys. In 2020 Kearney was named the KCAC Conference Coach of the Year leading St. Mary’s to a Conference Championship. In 2024 CoachKearney repeated the honor of being selected KCAC Coach of the Year and the Spires were the 2025 Conference Champions. In his tenure with St. Mary’s Kearney has had 3 Wrestlers of the Year with the last 2 in a row. They have also produced 36 NWCA Academic All-Americans, 8 NAIA All-Americans, 2 NAIA Finalists and, 1 NAIA National Champion.Coach Kearney currently ranks 4th in dual meet victories amongst active NAIA Coaches.🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations with top coaches and innovators in athletic development.#WrestlingPodcast #ChuckKearney #AthleteLeadership #CoachingPhilosophy #CollegeWrestling #HighSchoolCoaches #AthleteDevelopment #VoodooPowerhttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Zack Fleming, the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Dobyns‑Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee. With program leadership since 2015 and recognition as the 2022 Tennessee HS Strength Coach of the Year ℹ️ , Zack brings transformative insight into building an impactful program at the high school level  🔑 Key Topics Covered:From Transactional to Transformational Coaching: Shifting mindset to elevate athlete experienceLearning to Get Out of Our Own Way: Removing self-limiting barriers for both coach and athleteProgram Development via Exposure: Including younger athlete classes to build long-term depthBench Press Training Concepts: Technique, progression, and coaching cuesRSI Improvements & Deficit Trap Bar Work: Explosive strength and jumping enhancementsTracking Exposures: Weight‑room attendance metrics tied to measurable performance gainsWhether you’re a coach looking to transform your program, an athlete striving for progress, or simply passionate about high school strength development, this conversation with Zack is loaded with practical ideas you can implement immediately.👍 If this episode resonates with you:Please like, leave a comment, and subscribeShare the episode with your coaching colleagues or athletesTag us in social media if you put any ideas into action—let’s grow together!#ZackFleming #DobynsBennettStrength #TransformationalCoaching #HighSchoolStrength #ProgramDevelopment #AthletePerformance #BenchPressTraining #RSIImprovements #TrapBarTraining #CoachPodcasthttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Chukwuebuka “Chuk” Enekwechi, Olympic shot putter, African record holder, and 22.10 m thrower, for an inside look at the life of a professional athlete chasing greatness.We dive into: • Preparing for the Olympics and life as a professional thrower • His massive 22.10 m shot put throw and what it takes to compete at that level • Pro wrestling conversations and how entertainment ties into athletic mindset • Nutrition and recovery strategies for elite performance • Training ideas and lessons learned along the journey of a professional athlete • Finding self-awareness and growth as he continues to evolve on and off the fieldChuk shares the highs and challenges of being a world‑class thrower, giving coaches, athletes, and fans a behind‑the‑scenes look at what it takes to compete on the global stage.If you enjoy hearing from top athletes about training, mindset, and performance, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical insights.Chuk Enekwechi is one of the most decorated athletes in Purdue history. Enekwechi is a 12-time NCAA All-American with five NCAA medals. A 2016 Purdue graduate he won four Big Ten championships and owns four school records. He was runner-up at the 2016 NCAA Championships in the shot put and sixth in the hammer that same day. He was the 2014 and 2015 Big Ten Champion in the Hammer Throw and the Field athlete of the year in 2015. Enekwechi, who represents Nigeria on the World stage, recorded a personal-best shot-put throw of 21.80 meters to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Enekwechi has competed at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympic Games taking 12th in 2020 and 6th in 2024. Chuk just accomplished a major goal throwing 22.10m to set a new PR, National Record and African record.📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with elite athletes!#ChukEnekwechi #ShotPut #Olympics #TrackAndField #22MeterClub #StrengthTraining #ProAthleteMindset #AthleticPerformance #PodcastForAthletes #OlympicTraininghttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan Mail🎙 Podcast with Adam Vogel | Homewood-Flossmoor High School (IL)In this episode, we sit down with Adam Vogel, a top high school strength and conditioning coach from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Illinois, to break down some of the most innovative strategies for athlete development.We dive into: • Square 1 principles for foundational movement and performance • Tempering techniques for recovery and tissue quality • Eccentric speed development and how it translates to the field • Game speed concepts and drills to improve transfer to sport • Coaching cues and pulse work for maximum athlete engagement • Practical ideas for improving real-world athletic performanceIf you’re a coach, athlete, or parent looking to learn how to take performance training beyond the weight room, this conversation is packed with insights you can implement today!📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with top coaches and performance experts.#StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #GameSpeed #HighSchoolAthletics #CoachingTips #EccentricTraining #SpeedTraining #PerformanceTraining #PodcastForCoacheshttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan Mail this episode of Plates & Pancakes, we’re joined by Andrew Rafferty, strength and conditioning coach at Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi. The focus? Rotational power development — specifically for baseball and softball athletes looking to hit harder, throw faster, and move with intent.Coach Rafferty breaks down the biomechanics behind generating torque, building a strong linear push off the back leg, and creating an efficient block leg to transfer force. We’ll dive into how he teaches young athletes to sequence rotation, improve hip/shoulder separation, and build strength that actually shows up on the field.Whether you’re coaching hitters, pitchers, or multi-sport athletes, this conversation delivers high school-level solutions that scale up to elite-level performance.🔥 Topics covered: • Why rotational athletes need more than just squats and deadlifts • Teaching the back leg push and block mechanics • How to cue and train torque in the weight room • Mobility drills that unlock rotational speed • Building transfer from the rack to the cage🎧 Don’t miss this powerful conversation on how to build rotational athletes from the ground up.Coach Rafferty will be entering his 4th year as theschool district’s first Strength and ConditioningCoordinator and has served in Clinton overall forthe past 8 years. Rafferty spent time as anAssistant Baseball Coach from 2017-2021.Coach Rafferty has seen success during his tenurein Clinton. He was named the 2023 NHSSCA MSState Strength Coach of the Year. A year afterRafferty was the National High School Strengthand Conditioning Association's NHSSCA SoutheastRegional Coach of the Year. During that time, hehas also helped the Arrow and Lady Arrow Soccerteams earn multiple championships.Rafferty spent his playing days at Millsap College  rotational power trainingbaseball rotational powersoftball rotational strengthstrength training for baseballAndrew Rafferty Clinton High Schooltorque training baseballblock leg mechanicsbaseball hitting powersoftball throwing mechanicshigh school strength and conditioninghip and shoulder separationback leg push baseballtorque development for athletesrotational force productionS&C for high school athletestraining baseball playershow to hit harder baseballlower body power for athletesathletic development podcastyouth strength and conditioninghttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan MailGeorge Adams is in his 7th year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Madison-Ridgeland Academy. Adams oversees all aspects of the MRA athletics strength and conditioning program. Since arriving at MRA, Adams has been a part of eight state championships (three football, three boys’ & girls’ track and field, and two boys’ basketball). He has served on the NHSSCA Mississippi Advisory Board since 2020, was named the 2022 Mississippi State Coach of the Year, and is now the Mississippi State Director for the association. Coach Adams has also served as a strength and conditioning coach with the Minnesota Vikings and at the following college athletic programs: Methodist University, Southern Miss, Marshall University, University of Georgia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the University of Georgia. Periodization for high school sportsSpeed and agility drillsInjury prevention for teen athletesCoaching high school athletesWeightlifting technique youthStrength benchmarks for athletesIn-season vs offseason liftingAthletic performance podcastHigh school football trainingYouth performance traininghttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan MailBJ Whitehead is the Head Strength and Conditioning, Powerlifting and, D Line Coach for Dayton ISD. On top of his coaching duties Coach Whitehead is an accomplished Powerlifter hitting a 2000.7 total in raw competition. Whitehead has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Stephen F. Austin University.Strength Training Podcast for Athletes, Coaches, and Lifters”“Top Strength & Conditioning Tips for Peak Performance”“Expert Advice on Muscle Growth, Recovery, and Strength Gains”“Sports Performance Podcast: Strength, Speed, and Power”“Evidence-Based Strength Training for Beginners to Pros”Strength for Sport: Conditioning Strategies for Athletes”“Strength Over 40: Training Smarter as You Age”“Barbell & Beyond: Powerlifting, Programming, and Progress”“Coach’s Corner: Strength Science for High-Performance Athletes. https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan MailCoach Dieppa is the Head Strength andConditioning Coach at Noblesville H.S. Prior toNoblesville Dieppa spent time at Pike townshipas the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach,Assistant Director at TCBOOST, Performanceambassador for Plae, Assistant SportPerformance Coach at the University ofConnecticut, Football Strength and ConditioningIntern at Mississippi State, Graduate assistantStrength and Conditioning Coach atNorthwestern State, P.E. Wrestling and FootballCoach at Lake Park H.S. and Strength andConditioning Intern at Oregon State University.Coach Dieppa has a BA in Physical Educationand Secondary Education from North CentralCollege and a Master’s of Science in SportsManagement from the University of Connecticut.https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan MailNo guests this week. Short message to say Thank you and take time for the Holidayhttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Send us Fan MailCoach McDonnell is the owner of Maximum Sports Conditioning in Bellevue Washington. He is also the owner of Paladin Health and Human Performance, Coach McDonnell’s online training platform. McDonnell trains all ages and levels of athletes from 6-76. His focus is a clientele between 8-18. McDonnell works with TPV concepts taught by Rolf Ohman and Randy Huntington. Coach McDonnell applies these ideas in a conjugate style training system. On top of the training McDonnell is driven by the psychology of coaching, through by-in and trust. An introvert himself these ideas have helped his coaching as much as the science portion. Coach McDonnell has an Exercise Science degree from Seattle Pacific University as well as a CSCS on top of countless other certifications. Through all of these experiences McDonnell will be working towards publishing a book and online training course to help others learn from and avoid the mistakes he has made.https://www.instagram.com/coachsachinmcdonnell?igsh=MW8wbDJkNm56dTFzMQ==https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch