Summer Strength and Conditioning

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Geno Pierce, Jeremiah Chapman – Performance Course

Season 5 Episode 10

The Coaches Call: Summer Strength & Conditioning – The Performance Course Way

Host: Chris Doelle
Guest Host: Coach Erin Smith, Flower Mound Marcus Girls Soccer
Guests:

Gino Pierce, CEO of Performance Course
Jeremiah Chapman, Vice President of Performance Course

Episode Summary

In this special episode, host Chris Doelle hands off the mic to guest host Coach Erin Smith, who leads a deep-dive conversation into building stronger, smarter, and more committed high school athletes through intentional summer strength and conditioning programs.

Coach Smith is joined by Performance Course leaders Gino Pierce and Jeremiah Chapman, who share decades of experience running elite athletic development programs in schools across Texas. Together, they unpack best practices for summer training, from scheduling and safety to culture-building and athlete accountability.

This episode is a must-listen for coaches looking to get the most out of their off-season—whether they’re veterans of summer workouts or tackling it for the first time.

What You’ll Learn:

The origin and mission behind Performance Course
How to structure a summer program for optimal physical and cultural development
Why summer is about more than lifting—it’s a journey, not just a workout
The three key goals for athletes: Better Athletes, Better Teammates, Better People
Strategies to build athlete buy-in and accountability, even in voluntary settings
How to match movement training to lifting cycles across a four-day week
Top mistakes coaches make in summer programs—and how to avoid them
Tools for staff communication, including Slack, GroupMe, and weekly check-ins
When and how Performance Course can support or run your program

Tools, Frameworks & Takeaways:

BLACED: Belief, Leadership, Attitude, Consistency, Effort, Desire
“Be brilliant at the basics” – Master form before loading weight
View summer as an opportunity, not an obligation
Use simple tools like goal-setting, peer accountability, and storytelling to build culture
Structure workouts to prevent burnout: balance training, skills, and recovery

Interested in a Coaches Show or Performance Course Support?

Reach Chris Doelle at 713-269-4620 or visit http://www.freshmediaworks.com
Learn more about Performance Course at http://www.performancecourse.com

Brought to You By:

Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) – Supporting over 26,000 coaches as they help student athletes thrive. Visit http://www.thsca.com for resources, events, and membership.