Ross Garner - Effingham County HS...
Ross Garner - Effingham County HS
S&C Chit Chat by James Burk
S2 · E8
Mar 18, 2026
01:03:45
Episode notes

The "S&C Chit Chat with Ross Garner" includes conversation about facility conflicts, staff introductions, and an in-depth look at Ross Garner's career path and high school strength and conditioning philosophies. Career Advice: Master's in Education + CSCS provides best job security for high school S&C coaches.

  • Training Philosophy: Conjugate training approach, primarily using deadlifts and the snatch (preferred over the clean for high school athletes).
  • Deadlift Focus: Strong belief in deadlift's carry-over to speed; emphasizes correcting upper back posture.
  • Speed Training: Speed and jump work is done after strength training to "prime" athletes and teach them to "be fast tired."
  • Te ... 
Keywords
strength and conditioning
strength coach
strength intern
strength training
power development
olympic lifts
NHSSCA
speed training
high school strength and conditioning
deadlift