Through my work at my university, I spend a great deal of time developing students and helping mentor them for career direction, particularly in the exercise science related areas. This is the approach I use to help them find the right path.

Sets, reps, and exercises alone have never made a great strength and conditioning coach. With host Jim Kielbaso, this podcast focuses on the things that truly have an impact on athletes.

Before the original Q&A, before the equipment, before the team, what was Dave doing?

Professionals who succeed in the field career athletics are few and far between. Look to the ranks of women and the numbers drop even further.

In this video, Don walks through his growth as a strength and conditioning coach. He discusses lessons from each of the positions he has held and shares the names of several of the most influential people that have helped him in his career.

A real view of the industry from someone inside it.

Be confident in yourself and the value of your service, but also be a sponge and soak up as many different ideas as you can from different people.