In this episode of Applied Performance Talks, Travis Webb and Jonmarc Rasberry sit down with Dan Quesenberry, Strength & Speed Coach at Ravenwood High School, for a conversation packed with practical coaching insights, leadership lessons, and performance development strategies.

Dan shares his philosophy on building athletic programs that create buy-in, develop resilient athletes, and establish a culture where standards drive success. From strength training and speed development to communication, mentorship, and long-term athlete growth, this episode delivers valuable takeaways for coaches at every level.

We also dive into the mindset behind "Feed the Raptors"—a powerful approach to creating competitive environments, challenging athletes to embrace hard work, and developing teams that thrive under pressure.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Building a high-performance culture
• Strength and speed development principles
• Creating athlete buy-in and accountability
• Leadership lessons for coaches
• Developing competitive environments
• The story and philosophy behind Feed the Raptors
• Practical coaching advice you can apply immediately

Whether you're a strength coach, sport coach, educator, or performance professional, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you elevate your athletes and your program.

In this episode of Applied Performance Talks, we sit down with Zac Goodman to discuss the principles and practical application of Conjugate Training and Brief Maximal Tension (BMT) in athletic development.

Coach Goodman breaks down the origins of the Conjugate Method, how it can be adapted beyond powerlifting, and why developing multiple strength qualities simultaneously can be a game-changer for athletes. We also dive into the concept of Brief Maximal Tension—what it is, why it works, and how coaches can use short-duration, high-intent efforts to drive strength, power, and performance improvements without excessive training volume.

Throughout the conversation, Zac shares his experiences implementing these methods with athletes, discusses common misconceptions surrounding Conjugate training, and provides practical strategies for coaches looking to blend strength, speed, and power development into a cohesive training system.

Whether you're a strength coach, sport scientist, performance professional, or athlete looking to better understand advanced training methodologies, this episode delivers valuable insights on maximizing results while keeping training efficient and effective.

Topics Covered:

• The foundations of Conjugate Training
• Dynamic Effort vs. Max Effort methods
• What is Brief Maximal Tension (BMT)?
• Applying BMT in athletic performance settings
• Building strength, speed, and power simultaneously
• Common mistakes coaches make with Conjugate programming
• Practical programming considerations for team sport athletes
• The future of strength and conditioning

Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most influential training systems in strength and conditioning and learn how Coach Goodman is applying these concepts to develop stronger, faster, and more resilient athletes.

In this episode of the Applied Performance Talks Podcast, hosts Jonmarc Rasberry and Travis Webb sit down withDan Mullins to discuss Kleros, GPS Integration, and the academic side of strength & conditioning

Dan Mullins shares his thoughts of providing better resources to coaches, how he integrates GPS with his football team and changing perspectives of viewing the weight room as a classroom.

Whether you’re a strength coach, sport coach, or athlete interested in performance development, this episode provides valuable perspective on training intent, culture building, and the future direction of athletic performance.