An impactful conversation with Phil Friedrich discussing what it takes to turn setbacks into the ultimate comebacks.
Quinn Barham comes on the podcast and explains his path from being a previous collegiate and professional American Football player to finding his way coaching football athletes at some very well known academic institutions. Quinn describes his experiences being in head and assistant roles and how that has allowed him to be the man leading and mentoring others in his current role at the University of Kentucky.
In this engaging conversation, Quinn Barham shares his journey from being a college football player at Penn State to his role as the Director of Speed, Strength, and Conditioning at Coastal Carolina. He discusses the intensity of college football, his welcome to the NFL moment, and the transition to coaching. Quinn emphasizes the importance of building a strong culture within a team, the impact of NIL on college sports, and the principles of self-determination theory in coaching. He also shares insights on creating a winning environment and his aspirations for Coastal Carolina's football program.
In this episode, David Kitchen sits down with Quinn Barham. Quinn is a strength and conditioning coach with Ohio State football.
Episode highlights:
Quinn's career at Penn State as a member of the football team
Early influences and role models
Developing a culture - defining expectations, standards, etc.
Guarding a culture
Introducing new people into the culture
Accountability and feedback - how and why
The process of building trust
The implementation of leadership development programs and activities
Speaking to the Ohio State Football Team before Spring Football Practice 2021.

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- Sports Performance Conferences
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- Physical Preparation for Sports
- Speed and Power Development
- Injury Reduction Strategies for Sport
- Team and Culture Development
- Leadership Development
- Mindset and Motivation
- Finding and Living in Purpose
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