A few pro tips from Coach Matt Rhodes: Not everything you learn in a book can be applied to strength and conditioning. Open your mind to new ideas and influences, and learn how your mentor wants things down.

I’ve covered the negatives about being a collegiate strength coach. If that didn’t scare you off, good — because there are some really awesome things about the job, too. For me, the pros outweigh the cons. If they didn’t, why would I still be doing this?

You don’t go from college graduate to Buddy Morris overnight. Here’s a step-by-step guide to building a career in the most cut-throat profession.

The Sherlock Holmes of Cyprus solves your training mysteries.

I wish someone had told me all this from the start.