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.

In this episode of Applied Performance Talks, we sit down with Zac Goodman to discuss the principles and practical application of Conjugate Training and Brief Maximal Tension (BMT) in athletic development.

Coach Goodman breaks down the origins of the Conjugate Method, how it can be adapted beyond powerlifting, and why developing multiple strength qualities simultaneously can be a game-changer for athletes. We also dive into the concept of Brief Maximal Tension—what it is, why it works, and how coaches can use short-duration, high-intent efforts to drive strength, power, and performance improvements without excessive training volume.

Throughout the conversation, Zac shares his experiences implementing these methods with athletes, discusses common misconceptions surrounding Conjugate training, and provides practical strategies for coaches looking to blend strength, speed, and power development into a cohesive training system.

Whether you're a strength coach, sport scientist, performance professional, or athlete looking to better understand advanced training methodologies, this episode delivers valuable insights on maximizing results while keeping training efficient and effective.

Topics Covered:

• The foundations of Conjugate Training
• Dynamic Effort vs. Max Effort methods
• What is Brief Maximal Tension (BMT)?
• Applying BMT in athletic performance settings
• Building strength, speed, and power simultaneously
• Common mistakes coaches make with Conjugate programming
• Practical programming considerations for team sport athletes
• The future of strength and conditioning

Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most influential training systems in strength and conditioning and learn how Coach Goodman is applying these concepts to develop stronger, faster, and more resilient athletes.

In this episode of the Applied Performance Talks Podcast, hosts Jonmarc Rasberry and Travis Webb sit down withDan Mullins to discuss Kleros, GPS Integration, and the academic side of strength & conditioning

Dan Mullins shares his thoughts of providing better resources to coaches, how he integrates GPS with his football team and changing perspectives of viewing the weight room as a classroom.

Whether you’re a strength coach, sport coach, or athlete interested in performance development, this episode provides valuable perspective on training intent, culture building, and the future direction of athletic performance.

In this episode of the Applied Performance Talks Podcast, hosts Jonmarc Rasberry and Travis Webb sit down with Kyle Jacksic to discuss his journey through the strength & conditioning profession, building athletic performance culture, and the realities of coaching in today’s sports landscape.

Coach Jacksic shares insight into developing athletes beyond the weight room, balancing sport science with practical coaching, and creating systems that drive long-term athletic development. The conversation dives into leadership, communication with sport coaches, training philosophy, and how modern performance staffs can continue evolving in the high school setting.

Whether you’re a strength coach, sport coach, or athlete interested in performance development, this episode provides valuable perspective on training intent, culture building, and the future direction of athletic performance.

In the debut episode of the Applied Performance Talks Podcast, hosts Jonmarc Rasberry and Travis Webb dive into the evolution of strength & conditioning, sport science, and modern athletic performance. They discuss their backgrounds, the shift toward data-driven coaching, and what coaches can expect from future episodes focused on training, technology, leadership, and performance development.