John Bloom · Self-Improvement

The Strength In Numbers Podcast

Coaching is more than just X’s and O’s—it’s about the principles, philosophies, and mindset that shape great leaders. Building on the ideas from the book "Strength In Numbers," this podcast brings together top coaches from across the sports world (and beyond) who are driven to learn, grow, and lead with purpose. Through in-depth conversations, we’ll explore how elite coaches think, operate, and make decisions for long-term success. Whether you’re a coach, leader, or lifelong learner, this podcast is your mentorship playbook—helping you be your best while building a career that lasts.

Episodes

EP 54: Mason Hays | Filtering What Matters, Master Problem-Solving, and Making it in the Private Sector

28 Apr 2026

1h 4m

EP 53: Paul Hiepler | From March Madness to Life After Basketball

21 Apr 2026

50m

EP 52: Devin Young | Facing Imposter Syndrome, Omni-Contraction Programming, and Podcast Hosting

14 Apr 2026

56m

EP 51: Jared Wilson | Bringing High-Performance Training to Youth Athletes

07 Apr 2026

1h 11m

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

31 Mar 2026

53m

EP 49: Jacob Garvin | Training Hard, Training Smart, and Building Better Systems

24 Mar 2026

1h 5m

EP 48: Luke Lancaster | Rediscovering Purpose in Coaching Through Adversity and Humility

17 Mar 2026

51m

EP 47: Dave Nedbalek | Lessons from a First Season Leading a Program

10 Mar 2026

48m

EP 46: 5 Ideas to Challenge Your Thinking + Books to Read

03 Mar 2026

25m

EP 45: Adam Menner | From Intern to Co-Owner: The Playbook for Accelerating Skill Development

24 Feb 2026

1h 11m

EP 44: Antonio Bostic | Simplifying, Leading, and Coaching at the Next Level

17 Feb 2026

46m

EP 43: Blair Orr | The Phase System – Data-Driven Athlete Individualization at Scale

10 Feb 2026

1h 21m

EP 42: How Great Coaches Approach Long-Term Athletic Development

03 Feb 2026

33m

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Long-term athlete development requires a phased approach that prioritizes movement literacy and enjoyment over early specialization. For young children, coaches emphasize "fun" fundamentals—such as skipping, hopping, and free play—to build a broad motor skill foundation. As athletes enter middle school, the focus shift...

EP 41: Issac McBride | Development, Recruiting, and Playing for a Greater Purpose

27 Jan 2026

1h 0m

EP 40: Jorge Ruiz | Recruiting, Roster Building, and the Rise from Video Coordinator to Assistant GM

20 Jan 2026

1h 8m

EP 39: Anthony Cockrill | The Complete Guide to Volleyball Sports Performance

13 Jan 2026

1h 42m