Andrew Nilo, Head Olympic Strength and Conditioning Coach at Texas State, joins the show to discuss the evolution of his training philosophy and his transition into a director role. After multiple conference championships and a College World Series run at Oral Roberts, Nilo brings a high level of experience and intentionality into his new position.

In this conversation, we dive into how his training is evolving, what he’s adding to his programs, and how he structures his training weeks. Nilo also shares why he’s placing a greater emphasis on shape changes and movement quality over simply chasing outputs.

We also explore his first year as a director and how the role has challenged him to grow as a leader, improve as a communicator, and think differently about managing people and performance.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:25 Transition to Director Role

06:09 Building Relationships and Communication

08:36 Balancing Responsibilities and Time Management

10:20 Evolving Training Methods

13:04 Adapting to Logistical Challenges

15:28 Integrating New Training Concepts

18:04 Finding Balance in Training Environment

20:46 Understanding Individual Athlete Needs

23:01 Continuous Learning and Growth

25:45 Understanding Movement and Gait in Training

29:15 Weekly Training Structure and Programming

31:58 Key Performance Indicators in Strength Training

36:14 Training Young Athletes: Balancing Output and Development

37:47 Influences from Early Career in Strength and Conditioning

40:42 Evolution of Coaching Philosophy and Practice

45:19 Communication and Growth in Strength Coaching

48:05 Building a Competitive Team Culture

EP 50: Andrew Nilo | Chasing Shapes Over Outputs and Becoming a Director

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EP 50: Andrew Nilo | Chasing Shapes Over Outputs and Becoming a Director