SMARTER Team Training

Stacey Torman is a Sports Performance Assistant Director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has served at UAB since 1988 and currently develops and implements programs for Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Indoor Volleyball, and Sand Volleyball. She came to UAB from Texas A&M University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Technology, in addition to being a three-year letter-winner and All-Southwest Conference Player for the nationally ranked Lady Aggie Volleyball team. A Master Strength and Conditioning Coach for the CSCCa since 2004, she has the honor of becoming the first female ever to be named a MSCC and additionally serves on the Board of Directors of the CSCCa. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Buddy Morris is the Arizona Cardinals strength and conditioning coach. Previously with the Cleveland Browns where he worked with current Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, Morris returned to the NFL after working at the collegiate level for 19 years. A native of South Park, PA, Morris has an extensive background in strength and conditioning dating back to his first job at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, where he began his coaching career in 1980 in the first of his three stints with the Panthers. He worked under head coach Jackie Sherrill from 1980-89 and aided in the development of future NFL Hall of Famers Dan Marino, Rickey Jackson, Chris Doleman and Russ Grimm. During that period, Morris helped train 13 first round NFL draft picks and 15 first-team All-Americans. After working as the wellness director for the Horizon Hospital System in Sharon, PA from 1989-97, Morris returned to Pittsburgh and worked from 1997-2001. During his second tenure at Pitt, the Panthers made three bowl appearances: the 1997 Liberty Bowl, the 2000 Insight.com Bowl and the 2001 Tangerine Bowl. Morris also developed the moniker for the Panthers strength and conditioning program, “The Pitt Iron Works.” In 2009, Muscle & Fitness Magazine name Morris’ gym one of the 10 toughest in America. Morris then joined Butch Davis and the Cleveland Browns for three seasons before working at the University of Buffalo in 2006 as its Director of Sports Performance. After one season in Buffalo, he went back for his third stint at Pitt under head coach Dave Wannstedt where he worked from 2007-10. The Panthers made the 2008 Sun Bowl and the 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl during that period. Following his third stop at Pitt, Morris and his family opened a private gym in Buffalo called the New York Sports Center where he worked with athletes at all levels through personal training, group fitness classes and injury rehabilitation. Morris worked with Roger Kingdom, the Cardinals assistant strength & conditioning coach and 1984 and 1988 Olympic gold medalist in 110-meter hurdles. He also helped develop NFL Hall of Fame running back Curtis Martin and Pro Bowl guard Ruben Brown while both were at Pitt. He graduated from Pittsburgh in 1980 after lettering for four years (1977-80) in track and field.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Buddy Morris is the Arizona Cardinals strength and conditioning coach. Previously with the Cleveland Browns where he worked with current Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, Morris returned to the NFL after working at the collegiate level for 19 years. A native of South Park, PA, Morris has an extensive background in strength and conditioning dating back to his first job at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, where he began his coaching career in 1980 in the first of his three stints with the Panthers. He worked under head coach Jackie Sherrill from 1980-89 and aided in the development of future NFL Hall of Famers Dan Marino, Rickey Jackson, Chris Doleman and Russ Grimm. During that period, Morris helped train 13 first round NFL draft picks and 15 first-team All-Americans. After working as the wellness director for the Horizon Hospital System in Sharon, PA from 1989-97, Morris returned to Pittsburgh and worked from 1997-2001. During his second tenure at Pitt, the Panthers made three bowl appearances: the 1997 Liberty Bowl, the 2000 Insight.com Bowl and the 2001 Tangerine Bowl. Morris also developed the moniker for the Panthers strength and conditioning program, “The Pitt Iron Works.” In 2009, Muscle & Fitness Magazine name Morris’ gym one of the 10 toughest in America. Morris then joined Butch Davis and the Cleveland Browns for three seasons before working at the University of Buffalo in 2006 as its Director of Sports Performance. After one season in Buffalo, he went back for his third stint at Pitt under head coach Dave Wannstedt where he worked from 2007-10. The Panthers made the 2008 Sun Bowl and the 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl during that period. Following his third stop at Pitt, Morris and his family opened a private gym in Buffalo called the New York Sports Center where he worked with athletes at all levels through personal training, group fitness classes and injury rehabilitation. Morris worked with Roger Kingdom, the Cardinals assistant strength & conditioning coach and 1984 and 1988 Olympic gold medalist in 110-meter hurdles. He also helped develop NFL Hall of Fame running back Curtis Martin and Pro Bowl guard Ruben Brown while both were at Pitt. He graduated from Pittsburgh in 1980 after lettering for four years (1977-80) in track and field. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Derek Hansen is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist based out of Vancouver, B.C., Canada that has been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working with Track and Field athletes, Derek expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development, recovery and regeneration, specialized rehabilitation protocols and electrical muscle stimulation. He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach, advisor and a consultant – including Olympic medallists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, and professional athletes from numerous sports, including the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB.  Locally, Derek has produced some of the top sprinters in British Columbia and continues to work with some of the fastest and most dynamic athletes in various sports.  Derek also provides expertise and instruction in the professional development realm, presenting his innovative ideas at conferences, workshops and seminars.  He posts his training and recovery articles regularly on StrengthPowerSpeed.com.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Derek Hansen is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist based out of Vancouver, B.C., Canada that has been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working with Track and Field athletes, Derek expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development, recovery and regeneration, specialized rehabilitation protocols and electrical muscle stimulation. He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach, advisor and a consultant – including Olympic medallists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, and professional athletes from numerous sports, including the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB.  Locally, Derek has produced some of the top sprinters in British Columbia and continues to work with some of the fastest and most dynamic athletes in various sports.  Derek also provides expertise and instruction in the professional development realm, presenting his innovative ideas at conferences, workshops and seminars.  He posts his training and recovery articles regularly on StrengthPowerSpeed.com. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Jedd Johnson loves all forms of strength training, but his passion is Grip Strength. A 2-time North American Grip Champion, he has held multiple world records in various Grip Sport events and has produced dozens of training manuals and DVD's devoted to strength development. If you need stronger hands, check out Jedd's website, DieselCrew.com.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Jedd Johnson loves all forms of strength training, but his passion is Grip Strength. A 2-time North American Grip Champion, he has held multiple world records in various Grip Sport events and has produced dozens of training manuals and DVD's devoted to strength development. If you need stronger hands, check out Jedd's website, DieselCrew.com. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Scott Salwasser is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of California Football. He is the lead assistant for all strength and conditioning activities exclusive to the Football program. A number of his specific duties include, but are not limited to: leading the linear speed development program which resulted in 80% of athletes' improving their 40 yard dash times during winter training, working primarily with the offensive and defensive skill position players during strength and power development sessions in the weight room, and finally conducting cutting edge movement assessments using state of the art force plate technology to reduce injury risk and improve position specific performance. He specializes in bio-energetic development for up-tempo spread offensive systems such as the Bears' attack. Prior to coming to Cal, Salwasser spent time on the strength and conditioning staffs of the Oakland Raiders, Sparta Performance Science, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and Sacramento State University. He played football at UC Davis, where he received his Bachelors Degree. He received a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from Sacramento State University, while competing nationally in the sport of Weightlifting. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, among other distinctions. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Scott Salwasser is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of California Football. He is the lead assistant for all strength and conditioning activities exclusive to the Football program. A number of his specific duties include, but are not limited to: leading the linear speed development program which resulted in 80% of athletes' improving their 40 yard dash times during winter training, working primarily with the offensive and defensive skill position players during strength and power development sessions in the weight room, and finally conducting cutting edge movement assessments using state of the art force plate technology to reduce injury risk and improve position specific performance. He specializes in bio-energetic development for up-tempo spread offensive systems such as the Bears' attack. Prior to coming to Cal, Salwasser spent time on the strength and conditioning staffs of the Oakland Raiders, Sparta Performance Science, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and Sacramento State University. He played football at UC Davis, where he received his Bachelors Degree. He received a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from Sacramento State University, while competing nationally in the sport of Weightlifting. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, among other distinctions.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

As the Coordinator of Sports Performance  of Salisbury University, Matt Nein looks to continue the progress of the Sports Performance Program with the concepts of reducing the student athletes risk of injury while enhancing player performance. Matt's responsibilities include the coordination of all 21 teams' training programs, speed and agility sessions, facility and equipment maintenance, and internship/volunteer  supervision. Matt came to Salisbury University following a one year stint as a strength coach in the minor league system of the Toronto Blue Jays. He received his Masters Degree in Applied Health Physiology from Salisbury University in 2004 and his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Towson University in 2002. While at Towson University, Matt pitched for the Tigers Baseball Team for five seasons and served as a captain in his final year with the squad. Since 2004, Matt has been certified as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Matt  also holds the certification of SPARQ National Trainer. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

As the Coordinator of Sports Performance  of Salisbury University, Matt Nein looks to continue the progress of the Sports Performance Program with the concepts of reducing the student athletes risk of injury while enhancing player performance. Matt's responsibilities include the coordination of all 21 teams' training programs, speed and agility sessions, facility and equipment maintenance, and internship/volunteer  supervision. Matt came to Salisbury University following a one year stint as a strength coach in the minor league system of the Toronto Blue Jays. He received his Masters Degree in Applied Health Physiology from Salisbury University in 2004 and his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Towson University in 2002. While at Towson University, Matt pitched for the Tigers Baseball Team for five seasons and served as a captain in his final year with the squad. Since 2004, Matt has been certified as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Matt  also holds the certification of SPARQ National Trainer.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Mike Robertson is the President of Robertson Training Systems and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training in Indianapolis, Indiana. IFAST has been named one of the Top 10 Gyms in America by Men’s Health magazine three times in the past six years. Mike has made a name for himself as one of the premier performance coaches in the world, helping athletes in numerous sports achieve their personal and professional goals. In the past year, Mike has trained and coached professional athletes from virtually every major professional sport, and worked full-time as the performance coach for the Indianapolis 11 professional soccer team. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Mike Robertson is the President of Robertson Training Systems and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training in Indianapolis, Indiana. IFAST has been named one of the Top 10 Gyms in America by Men’s Health magazine three times in the past six years. Mike has made a name for himself as one of the premier performance coaches in the world, helping athletes in numerous sports achieve their personal and professional goals. In the past year, Mike has trained and coached professional athletes from virtually every major professional sport, and worked full-time as the performance coach for the Indianapolis 11 professional soccer team.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Gary McCoy is a 30-Year veteran in the field of Athlete Performance Sciences. As the Director of Sports Science and Performance for world leader in elite wearable technology Catapult, McCoy has led the development of contextual athlete movement analytics in the NFL and NBA. Holding previous titles as Director of Education for CYBEX, as well as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for MLB's Florida Marlins and Houston Astros, the Australian native has developed programs for hundreds of professional and Olympic athletes, and continues the journey daily to develop scientific insights that forge the athlete evolution process. The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too. Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Gary McCoy is a 30-Year veteran in the field of Athlete Performance Sciences. As the Director of Sports Science and Performance for world leader in elite wearable technology Catapult, McCoy has led the development of contextual athlete movement analytics in the NFL and NBA. Holding previous titles as Director of Education for CYBEX, as well as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for MLB's Florida Marlins and Houston Astros, the Australian native has developed programs for hundreds of professional and Olympic athletes, and continues the journey daily to develop scientific insights that forge the athlete evolution process.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.