In this episode of Applied Performance Talks, Travis Webb and Jonmarc Rasberry sit down with Logan Neff, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Black Sheep Performance, for a conversation centered on coaching, leadership, and athlete development.

Logan shares the experiences that shaped his coaching philosophy, the mentors who influenced his career, and why the best coaches focus on building people before building performance. The discussion dives into creating athlete buy-in, developing competitive environments, and establishing a culture where accountability, consistency, and relationships drive long-term success.

From the private sector to performance training, Logan offers practical insights on what it takes to help athletes reach their potential while remaining grounded in the fundamentals of great coaching.

Topics Covered:

• The story behind Built Through Coaching
• Lessons learned from mentors and coaching experiences
• Building athlete trust and buy-in
• Developing culture and accountability
• Strength & conditioning in the private sector
• Coaching communication and leadership
• Long-term athlete development
• Creating sustainable performance systems

If you're a strength coach, sport coach, teacher, or performance professional, this episode delivers actionable coaching insights that can help you develop stronger athletes and better relationships.

In this episode of Applied Performance Talks, Travis Webb and Jonmarc Rasberry sit down with Cameron Dietz, Assistant Director of Sport Performance for Baseball at the University of Cincinnati, to discuss what it takes to prepare athletes for success at the Division I level.

Cameron shares his journey through the profession, the realities of coaching collegiate baseball, and the performance principles that drive athlete development. From strength and power training to culture, communication, and long-term athlete buy-in, this conversation provides valuable insight for coaches working across all levels of sport.

The group also dives into the evolving role of sport performance, balancing data with coaching intuition, and how strength coaches can create environments where athletes consistently improve both on and off the field.

Topics Covered:

• Developing Division I baseball athletes
• Strength, speed, and power training for baseball
• Building culture and accountability
• Athlete buy-in and communication
• Coaching philosophies and career development
• Using sport science without losing the art of coaching
• Lessons learned in collegiate performance

In this episode of Applied Performance Talks, Travis Webb and Jonmarc Rasberry sit down with Dan Quesenberry, Strength & Speed Coach at Ravenwood High School, for a conversation packed with practical coaching insights, leadership lessons, and performance development strategies.

Dan shares his philosophy on building athletic programs that create buy-in, develop resilient athletes, and establish a culture where standards drive success. From strength training and speed development to communication, mentorship, and long-term athlete growth, this episode delivers valuable takeaways for coaches at every level.

We also dive into the mindset behind "Feed the Raptors"—a powerful approach to creating competitive environments, challenging athletes to embrace hard work, and developing teams that thrive under pressure.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Building a high-performance culture
• Strength and speed development principles
• Creating athlete buy-in and accountability
• Leadership lessons for coaches
• Developing competitive environments
• The story and philosophy behind Feed the Raptors
• Practical coaching advice you can apply immediately

Whether you're a strength coach, sport coach, educator, or performance professional, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you elevate your athletes and your program.