In this episode of the Coaches' Compass, Coach Coop and Jay interview Arnaud Vidaller, the owner of All Around Athlete and head of strength and conditioning for the Paris Musketeers. Arnaud shares his journey into the field of strength and conditioning, starting as a football player and transitioning to studying strength and conditioning in France. He then pursued opportunities in the United States, interning at Bommarito Performance Systems and working at Florida International University and the University of Miami. Arnaud discusses the different training philosophies he learned from these experiences and how he incorporates them into his own training system. He also talks about the challenges of training athletes in Europe, the importance of changing mentalities around strength training, and his app, All Around Athlete, which allows him to track and communicate with his athletes. The conversation discusses the changing mentality in fitness and sports training, the need for better coaching education, and the importance of continuous learning and treating people well. The guests highlight the shift from focusing solely on appearance to understanding the importance of following a proper training program. They also discuss the challenges of coaching and the lack of practical knowledge taught in schools. The conversation emphasizes the need for coaches to stay updated with new methods and technologies, work hard, and prioritize building relationships with athletes.

In this episode of The Coach's Compass, Coach Coop and Jay interview John Matthews, a coach at BGI Academy in Denmark. They discuss the challenges of finding a home as a coach in Europe and the struggle of transitioning from playing to coaching. They also touch on the topic of life after sports and the importance of finding a new passion. John shares his journey of staying in Denmark and how he transitioned from being a player to a teacher and coach. They also discuss the competitive culture in America and how it differs from Europe. In this conversation, Jonn Mathews discusses the challenges and rewards of coaching American football in Europe, particularly in Denmark. He emphasizes the importance of being realistic with young players about their chances of playing in the United States and highlights the success of his academy in developing players who go on to play at the high school and college level. Jonn also shares his experience participating in the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship and offers advice for coaches looking to advance their careers. Overall, he encourages coaches to find their why, network, and take risks in pursuit of their goals.

In this episode, Coach Coop and Coach Jay interview Brian Jones, a former professional hockey player and owner of Efficient Strength Training LLC. They discuss Brian's journey from being a pro athlete to becoming a strength and conditioning coach and the challenges he faced in the industry. Brian emphasizes the importance of starting strength training at a young age and developing movement maps to improve performance. He also highlights the gaps in strength and conditioning programs in high schools and the need for specialized coaches. Brian shares his vision of providing strength and conditioning programs to more high schools and his app, Xelerate Performance, which helps coaches create personalized training programs. The Accelerate Performance app is free for strength coaches to use, but there are upsells for additional features. Coaches can access the exercise inventory for free and create their own programs. The app also offers a program design feature for $9.99 a month, as well as individualized program design for $39 a month. The app allows coaches to track their athletes' progress and streamline their business. Bryan Jones, the creator of the app, emphasizes the importance of not getting discouraged and learning from experienced coaches. He also highlights the value of working with special populations and general population clients to sustain a training business.