Steven Strobis - Arkansas Track &...
Steven Strobis - Arkansas Track & Field
S&C Chit Chat by James Burk
S1 · E10
Nov 19, 2025
01:02:11
Episode notes

Coach Strobis, who recently completed his first year with the highly decorated program, dives deep into his philosophy and career path. Topics covered include:

  • Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring: Why the Arkansas program prioritizes on-the-track observation over daily reliance on technology (though they utilize Tendo units and force decks in specific training blocks).
  • Coaching Philosophy: His use of a master's degree in sport and exercise psychology to identify the root cause of athlete performance issues (physical, mental, emotional, or social).
  • Programming: The specialized programming required for the diverse track and field disciplines, including a detailed discussion on Olympic lifts teaching progression (a 4-6 week, low-intensity, high-volume  ... 
Keywords
strength and conditioning
strength coach
kinesiology
strength intern
strength training
power development
power clean
olympic lifts
eccentric training
JUMP TRAINING
sports science
isometrics
Master strength coach
NSCA
CSCCA
NHSSCA
plyometrics
track and field
University of Arkansas Track and Field
speed training
CSCS