CEO Strength Coach Podcast

The CEO Strength Coach Podcast is your all-access pass to the minds shaping strength & conditioning today. Host Ron McKeefery—2x National Coach of the Year, bestselling author, and Master Strength Coach—breaks down the Technician, Manager, and Entrepreneur skills you need to win in the weight room and in life. From pro tips to big-picture strategies, we cover the playbook for building athletes, teams, and careers that last.

CEO Strength Coach Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Ron McKeefery, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ron McKeefery hosts CEO Strength Coach Podcast, a health show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Beyond the Weight Room The Calling to Change Lives with Jim Davis and Clif Marshall I CEO Strength Coach Podcast I Ep 20

  Dec 23, 202543 minS1

  <p>In Episode 20, Ron McKeefery sits down with Jim Davis @ntstrength @goodathleteproject and Clif Marshall @clifmarshall for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to coach beyond the weight room. Jim shares the origins of the Good Athlete Project and how neuroscience and human development shaped his mission. Clif opens up about his personal faith journey, his transformation as a leader, and why serving athletes outside the four walls of the weight room is part of his calling. Together they unpack how coaches can create deeper relationships, develop resilience, build community, and make an eternal impact on the people...

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  Episode #19

  Beyond the Weight Room: Building a Life and Business That Inspires | Tom Morris | CEO Strength Coach Podcast | Ep. 19

  Dec 16, 202541 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the CEO Strength Coach Podcast, Ron McKeefery interviews Tom Morris @MorrisStrength, the Director of High Performance at Penn State University. They discuss Tom's journey from training athletes to becoming an entrepreneur and speaker, emphasizing the importance of financial stability, networking, and building a community. Tom shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the significance of authenticity in business, and the potential for coaches to inspire and impact lives beyond the weight room. The conversation highlights the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for success in the coaching profession and the importance of intentionality in building a following and a...

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  Episode #18

  Breaking Barriers In The Weight Room Strength Coaching As Women, Leaders, And Moms | Valerie Hale @valeriegeorgia and Kathy Wagner @KathyCroweWagner | CEO Strength Coach Podcast | Ep. 18

  Dec 9, 202549 minS1

  <p>Episode 18 brings together two powerful voices in strength and conditioning: Valerie Hale and Kathy Wagner. In this roundtable, we dig into representation, leadership, motherhood, career evolution, and the realities of being a woman in a male-dominated profession. Val and Kathy share honest stories about entering the field, earning credibility, navigating bias, raising families while coaching, and mentoring the next generation of female strength coaches. This episode is packed with career guidance, life lessons, and tactical advice for anyone building a meaningful, sustainable career in strength and conditioning.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Breaking Barriers In The Weight Room</p><...

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  Episode #17

  Culture, Continuity, and Coaching for Life | Matt Durant | CEO S&C Podcast I Ep. 17

  Dec 2, 202544 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the CEO Strength Coach Podcast, Ron McKeefery interviews Matt Durant, the head strength coach at the University of La Verne. They discuss the unique aspects of coaching at the Division III level, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, creating a unified coaching philosophy, and leading by example. Matt shares insights on developing accountability among athletes and staff, the significance of investing in personal relationships, and balancing a coaching career with family life. The conversation highlights the impact of coaching on athletes' lives and the lessons learned from years of experience in the field.</p><p>...

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  Episode #16

  The Cost of Going Viral: Purpose, Perception, and the Weight of Attention | Lew Caralla & Alex Spanos | CEO Strength Coach Podcast | Ep. 16

  Nov 25, 202541 minS1

  <p>In Episode 16 of the CEO Strength Coach Podcast, host Ron McKeefery sits down with Lew Caralla @LewCaralla (Rice University) and Alex Spanos @turbostrengthnu (Northwestern University) for a powerful roundtable on the realities of being a strength coach in the public eye. Both coaches have experienced viral moments that brought massive attention—some positive, some critical—from peers and the broader sports world.</p><p>They discuss how to stay authentic amid outside judgment, the fine line between passion and perception, and the responsibility that comes with influence. The conversation dives deep into leadership, motivation, and what it really takes to g...

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