Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

The latest in the Strength and Conditioning Profession.

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April 9, 2026 26 mins

Lauren Campbell, Conlan Sodrosky, and Jake Wilks from Firefly Recovery join this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0 to talk to us about:

  • The importance of moving the needle for athletic performance and recovery
  • The future of Firefly Recovery and research developments
  • How sports performance coaches and athletic trainers can collaborate to improve the athlete experience

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Colton Haynes is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Haynes talks to us about:

  • Why you should reach out to as many coaches as possible to learn and grow
  • The importance of authenticity during an interview and on the job
  • That the next four years of your life creates the next 40 years of your life

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Colton Haynes is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Haynes talks to us about:

  • Why process and development of the athletes is key year round
  • How support and buy in from sport coaches and administration can make your job more enjoyable
  • That the key to having a successful season is adjusting to make athletes available to play

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Kevin Brown is a Co-Founder and CEO of Friction Labs. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Kevin talks to us about:

  • Why being a lifelong learner is important
  • How autonomy can allow individuals to thrive in an environment
  • That leaders should be trying to make those around them better and go after their goals and dreams
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Kevin Brown is a Co-Founder and CEO of Friction Labs. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Kevin talks to us about:

  • How to be innovative and create products based on needs
  • The importance of helping athletes find an edge to improve their performance
  • Why finding your North Star as an entrepreneur is beneficial

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Wes Kirk is a Sports Performance Coach. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Kirk talks to us about:

  • Why you should always bet on yourself even when things seem difficult
  • The importance of checking in with athletes and getting their input
  • What a high performance model can look like in a high school setting

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Wes Kirk is Director of Sports Performance at Colorado Academy. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Kirk talks to us about:

  • The importance planning, but of also being able to adapt on the fly and modify those plans
  • Why coaches should work with a wide spectrum of ability early on in their career
  • That no matter what level you are at you should prioritize forming strong relationships with the athletes

 

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September 30, 2025 27 mins

Hewitt Tomlin is a Co-Founder and CEO of TeamBuildr. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Hewitt talks to us about:

  • The importance of demand generation for entrepreneurs
  • How reflecting on successes and failures can make you a better professional
  • Why the easiest way to stand out is to speak authentically

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September 9, 2025 28 mins

Hewitt Tomlin is a Co-Founder and CEO of TeamBuildr. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Hewitt talks to us about:

  • Trends in the strength and conditioning industry post COVID
  • Why developing and keeping relationships with vendors is key in the industry
  • The importance of looking for the intangible qualities in candidates during the hiring process

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Brendan George is a Sports Performance Coach at Landow Performance. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach George talks to us about:

  • Why you should be willing to do the things that other people won't do
  • How service and sales are the key to the private sector industry
  • The importance of being a support system for the athletes that you work with

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Brendan George is a Sports Performance Coach at Landow Performance. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach George talks to us about:

  • How to communicate with athletes and parents in the private sector
  • Why long term athletic development is extremely important when working with young athletes
  • The importance of getting the results and the referrals to build a client base

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Dr. Bradley is the owner of Bradley Barbell. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Dr. Bradley talks to us about:

  • Why social media is a necessary evil for modern day coaching
  • That it's okay to be a little selfish about your time coming up in the industry
  • How partnering with professors at your university can be a huge benefit and improve your department

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Dr. Bradley is the owner of Bradley Barbell. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Dr. Bradley talks to us about:

  • Why you should try to maintain relationships with strength coaches from every stop that you make
  • How to explore opportunities that allow you to be a strength coach while also pursuing other ventures
  • What the strength and conditioning field could look like in the future with the CASCE accreditation

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Coach Ulrich is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about:

  • Why you should be curious and try to learn from everybody around you
  • The importance of researching a job and ensuring that their mission aligns with your beliefs
  • How buying into yourself can be the key to success in this industry

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Coach Ulrich is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Ulrich talks to us about:

  • The importance of knowing your why and selling it to coaches and athletes
  • How to manage a large number of athletes while ensuring that each athlete gets what they need
  • Why you should check your ego at the door when interacting with sport coaches

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Coach Walls is the Director of Sports Performance at Mullen High School. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Walls talks to us about:

  • What building a staff from the ground up can look like 
  • The importance of staff retention and how you can get creative with it
  • Why taking a risk with your career can actually be the best thing to happen to you

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Coach McLendon is Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning Coach at Chadron State College. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach McLendon talks to us about:

  • The importance of being consistent with who you are no matter what job you're at
  • How being a good parent can make you a better coach and professional
  • Why you should continue to push yourself towards a goal until you achieve it

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Coach McLendon is Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning Coach at Chadron State College. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about:

  • The importance of building personal and professional relationships with sport coaches
  • Why you should make a thousand mistakes throughout your coaching career
  • How becoming a chameleon can help create buy in from the most amount of people

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Coach Rummel is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado Mesa University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Rummel talks to us about:

  • The creative and fun challenge that comes with working with para-athletes
  • Why you should stay optimistic and find your coaching why
  • The importance of staying authentic and true to yourself during the interview process

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