NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 49: Jeff Carroll




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Summary: <p>Contracted Human Performance and Optimization Coach of 2<sup>nd</sup> Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regimen Jeff Carroll talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his start in the field of strength and conditioning and his transition from professional athletes to a tactical population and setting. Topics under discussion include: Carroll’s career path, coaching professional athletes, transitioning to tactical strength and conditioning, and the future of tactical strength and conditioning.</p> <p>Find Scott on Twitter: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://twitter.com/scottcaulfield">@scottcaulfield</a></span></p>Show Notes <p><b>Show Notes:</b></p> <p>“As an intern, you’re not owed anything; it’s the will to go above and beyond.” 14:00</p> <p>“The strongest guy is not always the best player. Some athletes are just naturally talented.” 21:00</p> <p>“The lifestyle is very rewarding, but very intensive.” 22:00</p> <p>“You need to volunteer and get experience to really get into that world.” 45:00</p> <p>“In the tactical world, you are dealing with the world’s premier soldiers, so it’s hard to break into.” 45:30</p> <p>“However you can, whatever you can do, you need to understand the military world and what they have to do.” 46:00</p> <p>“A military soldier’s number one factor is the guy to the right and to the left of them.” 47:00</p>