The Art Of Coaching

Brett Bartholomew is a best-selling author and performance coach who built this podcast around a question most S&C shows ignore: how do you actually communicate with athletes to get them to buy in? The show sits at the intersection of strength and conditioning and leadership, focusing on the human side of coaching rather than just sets, reps, and percentages. With over 415 episodes and a 4.9 rating from 600+ reviews, the show covers topics like getting someone to open up when something seems off, overcoming fear of saying the wrong thing to an athlete, and how to become a better presenter. Bartholomew draws from his background working with NFL athletes, members of special operations forces, and corporate executives. The episodes typically run 25-30 minutes, which makes them easy to fit into a commute or warm-up period. This is the podcast for coaches who have realized that program design is only half the job and that the ability to read people, adapt your message, and handle difficult conversations is what separates good coaches from great ones. The content applies well beyond the weight room, which is intentional.