Wed, 25 March 2015
Ross Bowsher, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Arkansas Tech University
Topics in this Interview
How Ross got started in the profession Networking through powerlifting Mentors that allow their assistants to grow "You can make it other ways" Training is training no matter where you are Motivating athletes: "You have to want to have to train” Running a DI program at the DII level Why hasn’t small schools adapted this model? Trusting your assistant by trusting who they learned from Velocity based training Using Force plate to determine strength & speed qualities Weak point training at the highest level Brian Mann is the man using VBT for preparedness Knowing your athletes: jousting preparedness by bar speed Developing high force at slower speeds Differences in technique based on body types From Charlie Francis to Dwayne Carlisle; From the weight room to the field. The speed work and the weight room are married Working with Throwers Weak Point training with throwers The Law of Individual differences You have to survive it to be great at it The best of advice for young coaches? Compete I am my best coach when I was training If you have not pushed yourself, these kids do not believe you Three things to learn from Johnny Parker Harold Nash Moses Cabrera Box Squat Max Effort DL with Pat Ivy This does happen if you do not live the life
The Ross Bowsher File
Ross Bowsher, who has spent the last nine years as a strength and conditioning coach at the Division I level, has been selected as the first Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Arkansas Tech University, announced Director of Athletics Steve Mullins on Tuesday.
Bowsher, who most recently served as Sports Performance Assistant at Big Ten member Purdue University, will officially begin his duties at Arkansas Tech on July 1.
"We are excited to have Ross join the Tech family and serve as the leader of our strength and conditioning program," said Mullins. "The addition of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program will benefit all of our student-athletes and programs here at Arkansas Tech, and we are confident that the knowledge and expertise that Ross brings to this position will help prepare our student-athletes for great success in competition."
At Arkansas Tech, Bowsher will be responsible for the strength and conditioning efforts for Tech's 10 sports programs and nearly 300 student-athletes, designing and implementing strength and conditioning plans for all of the Wonder Boys and Golden Suns athletic teams.
"I feel privileged to be at Arkansas Tech," said Bowsher. "I feel like I've worked under two of the best strength coaches in the nation in coach Jim Peal and coach Duane Carlisle. I spent time at Purdue under coach Carlisle building a sports performance program from the ground up that is considered one of the nation's best, and I'm excited to bring what I learned under both coaches to Arkansas Tech."
Bowsher has served as the Sports Performance Assistant at Purdue from 2011-14, where he oversaw the sports performance programs for baseball and the track and field throwers while assisting with football. Previously, he spent 2005-2011 at Butler University on the staff of veteran strength and conditioning coach Jim Peal, who worked with four national championship teams, four Final Four squads, and one FCS national championship team in football.
Prior to joining the staff at Butler, Bowsher served as the Associate Director of Sports Performance at Athlete's Edge in Indianapolis from 2003-05.
Bowsher received an associate's degree in health and human performance from Vincennes University in 2001, before completing the NSCA 18-credit hour certification program in 2004 from IUPUI. In 2008, he earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from the University of Indianapolis. He is currently certified through the CSCCa.
He played baseball at both Vincennes and the University of Tennessee-Martin.
Bowsher has attained elite powerlifting totals in both the 242 and 275 weight classes, and is a member of the International Powerlifting Association and American Powerlifting Federation. He is currently in the top 50 in the world Power Lifting USA rankings in the squat and deadlift, and is in the top 100 in the bench press.
Courtesy Arkansas Tech University
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Direct download: SPP_50_Ross_Bowsher.mp3
Category: Sports and Fitness
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Fri, 20 March 2015
Brian Thompson, PhD
Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies Director of Strength and Conditioning
Springfield College
Topics in this Podcast
How Brian Got Started Managing the Duel Role The Springfield Curriculum; 3 major components What are the key requirements for every student Looking in the Mirror Advice on Internships How does Coach Thompson evaluate graduate assistants Coach Interactions with Athletes The responsibility of carrying the torch Coaches reacting to criticism Scheduling teams in the small school setting Traveling to China and observing training Assessments Programing Templates What you should know by the time you earn your BS The role of Nutrition in Coaches Advice for young coaches How to reach Dr. Thompson
Brian Thompson, PhD
Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies Director of Strength and Conditioning Office: ATES 206 Email: bathomps@springfieldcollege.edu Phone: (413) 748-3495
Courses Taught
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- Strength and Conditioning
- Strength and Conditioning Applications
- Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations
- Stress Management
- Measurement and Evaluation
Biography
Brian Thompson is the director of strength and conditioning/head strength and conditioning coach, a professor of exercise science, and the graduate strength and conditioning program director at Springfield College, where he has worked since 1998. In addition to teaching in the applied exercise science program, he is responsible for the strength and conditioning program design and implementation for all 24 teams at Springfield College as well as teaching and advising in the graduate strength and conditioning program. Thompson first started working in the field of strength and conditioning in 1987 and has trained athletes at the elementary school, middle school, high school, collegiate, professional, Paralympic, and Olympic levels. He has presented and/or conducted strength and conditioning related workshops in Australia, China, Mexico, Taiwan and throughout the United States. Thompson received a bachelor's degree in athletic training from Ball State University and a master’s degree and doctoral degree from the University of Illinois.
Certifications
- CSCS*D
- RSCC*D
- ATC
- LAT
- USAW
- FMS
Recent Presentations
- “Movement Preparation”, BA Thompson, Shandong Sports Bureau, May 30, 2014, Jinan, China.
- “Functional Movement Screening”, BA Thompson, Tianjin Sport University, May 28, 2014, Tianjin, China.
- “Developing Explosive Power”, BA Thompson, Tianjin Sport University, May 28, 2014, Tianjin, China.
- “Breathing Techniques in Strength and Conditioning”, BA Thompson, Tianjin Sport University, May 28, 2014, Tianjin, China
- “Functional Training in Sports”, BA Thompson, Tianjin Sport University, May 27, 2014, Tianjin, China.
- “Individual Differences in Training”, BA Thompson, Tianjin Sport University, May 27, 2014, Tianjin, China.
- “Periodization for Sports”, BA Thompson, Tianjin Sport University, May 26, 2014, Tianjin, China.
- “Strength and Conditioning Roundtable”, BA Thompson, International Performance Training Summit, May 25, 2014, Beijing, China.
- “Developing Strength and Conditioning Professionals – for coaches”, BA Thompson, International Performance Training Summit, May 24, 2014, Beijing, China.
- “Developing Strength and Conditioning Professionals – for athletes”, BA Thompson, International Performance Training Summit, May 24, 2014, Beijing, China.
- “Strength Training for Children” via video, BA Thompson, Institute of Physical Education and Sport in Algeria 1st International Conference, May 11, 2014, University of Khemis Milania, Algeria.
- “Strength and Conditioning”, BA Thompson, STCC Health and Wellness Club, March 7, 2014, Springfield, MA.
- “Upper Body Exercise Physiology”, BA Thompson, USOC Paralympic Summit, February 1, 2014, Champaign, IL.
- “Circuit Training for Wheelchair Athletes”, BA Thompson, USOC Paralympic Summit, February 1, 2014, Champaign, IL.
- “The Paralympic Athlete”, BA Thompson, New England ACSM Annual Fall conference November 15, 2013.
- “Practicum, Internship, & Fieldwork Placement Opportunities in 2014”, BA Thompson, New England ACSM Annual Fall conference November 15, 2013.
Recent Publications
- Luk, H.Y., Winter, C., O’Neill, E. & Thompson B.A. The Comparison of Muscle Force Imbalance in Powerlifters and Jumpers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2013, April 15. [Epub ahead of print]
- Ambekonaker, J.P, Redmond, C.J., Winter, C., Nelson, C., Ambegaonkar, S., Thompson, B. & Guyer, S.G. Ankle Stabilizers Affect Agility but Not Vertical Jump or Dynamic Balance Performance. Foot & Ankle Specialist, December 2011 (4), 354-360.
Professional Memberships
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- National Athletic Trainers Association
Courtesy Springfield College
www.elitefts.com
Direct download: SPP_49_Brian_Thompson.mp3
Category: Sports and Fitness
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