Becoming A College Strength Coach | Mike Blasquez | JTSstrength.com

Mike Blasquez, Director of Strength & Conditioning at UC Berkeley, talks with us about the path to becoming a college strength coach PLUS get a look at the amazing training facility the Golden Bears call home.
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[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Should start a series in going across America , looking at different colleges weightroom , philosophy and etc

[@RA-hb3yf]

I graduated with a kinesiology degree, but life happened so I had to start working right after college. Was a student athlete and always trained pretty much my whole life. I’m hoping to get back on track

[@patrickstar4074]

Soooo....this is what heaven looks like

[@apeabody3438]

I am a kinesiology student at University of Maryland, this is what I needed to see!

[@glynch75]

Get a Physical Therapy degree you will be better off.

[@worldhope7402]

Ahh! Hope you are coaching or doing whatever you desire to do in life. High school student here. Looking forward to coaching💪🏽🙌🏼

[@charlesdexterward7781]

"Unbeknownst to Mike Blasquez, no one else could see the demon flitting from side to side across the room." "No one."

[@CoachAndreaTyndall]

THIS IS GENIUS! So are many of the comments from those of us who've obviously "been in the trenches". There are wonderful elements to this profession, but there are massive negatives too. I miss it often because of the opportunity to help athletes succeed in athletics and life, but also the relationships that I was able to create with my athletes and coaches I worked with...until I remember the hours and crap pay. LOL Ugh...you don't need "huge ass lats" to be a great coach.

[@callumfell4820]

I'm not sure what the education is like over in US but here in the UK we have degrees in Strength and Conditioning which is what I'm currently studying

[@roshansharma7582]

Can you tell me more about your degree? University? Course name...

[@TheOnlyRebeccaLHall]

This is literally everything i want.. Im looking forward to All of this

[@CastanedaC]

My favorite part was hearing how he had a “short/unconventional” route but telling us that we should take the long route. Dude got the job because he knew someone 😅

[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

@@CastanedaC he got the job because he was the strength coach for De La Salle football from 1992-2003 during which time they won 151 straight games, creating what is likely the greatest dynastic run in sports history.

[@AceR4808]

I'm that kinesiology student that has never been on a sports teams, but I do train. Still completely discouraged from attempting to be a S&C coach though

[@superstrongcompany6893]

AceR4800 Same here, was only on a few sports teams in high school but never had commitment. It wasn't until college that I got into working out & learning about different training methods that I became more serious. Don't be discouraged, interview people, find an internship, find a paid internship or a job. Persevere, slow progress towards your goals is better than giving up & no progress

[@glynch75]

He mentioned better to be an ex athlete, but I have failed to find that he played any sports in college.

[@oxygenuptakekineticsPhD]

I gave up on the idea of becoming a D1 strength coach and decided on a Ph.D instead.

[@ericjohnson1612]

Thank you for this video guys!

[@Djordje.Andonov]

there must be a tennis match going on in the background

[@alialadwani6274]

Djordje Andonov 😂😂😂😂

[@sexyandbrilliant]

LMAO I think Chad and Max were gradually drifting further and further apart just to mess with him. Good stuff as always.

[@wwedjx22]

Most underrated comment here wow funny af

[@amaim23]

Gold star comment

[@BeDangerousGroup]

"Quick. Ask me a question. I need to do 1,000 neck twists."

[@MeZoRH]

I got neck pain from watching him rotate his head so much

[@ryanho2400]

I think he went back and forth looking at chad and max

[@michaelcrawford5638]

I got neck pain just looking at his neck...

[@DustinOranchuk]

cocaine is a critical part of being an NCAA strength coach

[@RareAries323]

His neck swole af haha

[@Smithster80]

@@RareAries323that shit got veins on veins

[@ExodusStrengthandPerformance]

Loving this!, very helpful!

[@TheHometownfan]

Lets be real.. to be a strength coach at a college... especially a well known college will happen only through connections and referrals.. not your credentials. You can be an “intern” for years and you wont have a shot at the main job. “Job postings” are all formalities.. they wont look at 99% of the resumes.. sucks but its the truth

[@glynch75]

Credentials don't mean a thing. You could have the degree and all certifications, but if ex-athlete with no degree, and no certifications apply they get the job. Especially, if they have some pro experience.

[@TheHometownfan]

⁠@MiguelFlores-fg6uryes obviously you need education or else you can’t obtain a cscc + need post grad degree. Tons of graduates or students looking to intern are fighting for very limited spots to work for free just to be able to put that on your resume. Just as this coach mentions, they’re not looking for people with a big background. The school can’t or won’t hire additional coaches unless the current ones leave or get fired. Many schools have a strength coach who will oversee multiple programs and for some schools, all programs depending on their budget. Listen to what these coaches say when referring to a “traditional” route and how he says we choose guys who worked with so and so through connections which proves my point. I went through it myself and lived this “nomadic” lifestyle these coaches also stated. I say these things because I was given the first hand experience explanation of how they need to formally do postings but already have their choices made. They need to do “interviews” to show they have everyone a “fair” shot. It is what it is. I got all the certs and post grad degree but now I run a company that is completely unrelated to my studies.

[@oliviabritt4916]

100% true

[@austin6946]

Super helpful video guys. Thank you!

[@Qwerty_789]

Just jozzed my pants looking at that weightroom

[@RareAries323]

Lmao touche

[@MrTitanic222]

His message seems to be less theoretical knowledge and more practical experience. I'm not in this profession, but I think that's really short sighted. It's much easier to gain practice than knowledge, especially when you understand the theory.

[@travelingmusician3135]

Something to keep in mind is also that even if you got all the knowledge in the world but lack the ability to teach, mentor and make bonds with the athletes all the knowledge is pretty much useless

[@chachi_luna]

Would of loved to see y’all speak to Shannon Turley!! Also, in the state of California, if you’re over the age of 25, won’t the state pay for your education? I think only for an associates and a bachelors degree though.

[@daddyrooster88]

Good interview . I wish the coach wouldnt keep looking back and forth it was distracting. Good info

[@SteezySteez2011]

Honestly wish I’d put more effort into going this route with my kinesiology degree

[@gunchief0811]

head on a swivel... "coach swivel"

[@alexbarsky5349]

Springfield University has a Masters in Strength and Conditioning

[@adammarschat9087]

Dude literally called me out in the first 4 mins

[@mpoll1016]

Great Great Great video

[@jerikosmith4683]

This industry is not so clear cut. They're is a bunch of politics involved as well.

[@TOMCAT5.5149]

Will the golden bears be a playoff team this year?

[@TunnelVisionAthletic]

You'll have a better shot at making it as a Hollywood actor than landing a job in S=C, trust me.......

[@gunchief0811]

Alex Sutton depends on what city what state and what program. because obviously there is jobs in it perhaps not alot but they exist at every college that has a major sports program . there's also Certified athletic trainers in that umbrella.. and a doctorate in Excercicr phisiology. so it's alpt of education and life experience as a certified strength and conditioning coach.. martial arts. military.. football baseball wrestling soccer whatever.. but there's jobs..

[@mpthorvonericksen]

Alex Sutton I've had 0 luck in the field the past 2 years. I have a Masters and a CSCS, and still not getting jobs.

[@AidanJokes]

I'm doing my masters and UKSCA and CSCS at the moment.. I've had 2 internships already and I'm being put forward for jobs. It's all about attitude..

[@leejenkins7184]

Mark Pedersen learn how to sell... that’s probably what you are missing

[@glynch75]

@@gunchief0811 During my internship there was a coach that just got laid off from Iowa State, he spent 10 yrs there. He had to volunteer at this school, and train at a gym to make money, until another guy from the same school took a job and hired him.. It is who you know in this field. You better get someone to love you if you want to make it... it is really tough, and you could move around 4 times in one yr...

[@dragoninwinter]

So basically you need to be Brian Shaw with a PhD.

[@mustang8206]

Brian Shaw actually was a S&C coach before going full time

[@BC09a1]

what if you already have a bachelors in something non-related?

[@travisherb6834]

Could you recommend good journals, articles, or books I can read for programming in multiple sport settings?

[@ericjohnson1612]

periodization for sport- tudor bompa

[@emb098]

Pure Sport - John Kremmer and Aidan P. Moran

[@zeeeeb0]

What does Chad and Max do if not strength coaching?

[@Kayeinel]

Timely video

[@ralphmelvin1046]

Boy Cal, has a great weight room

[@tunas707]

Sac State Kins alumni sheuuuuuu

[@adg5456]

Say collegiate one more time!! I are you, I double dog dare you

[@_PNW_Chris]

Literally 1:30 is me

[@caseykabe9735]

Where can u get an interahip?

[@caseykabe9735]

Intership?

[@anthrax70]

The RSF is such poop compared to the athlete gym :(

[@jacksonduncan5348]

bros bicepts are so big you can see his veign threw his shirt

[@brianNYC546]

What the heck does he keep looking at?!

[@yungmagickidd]

Brandon Hyatt I believe theres multiple people there and he’s just trying to keep eye contact with everybody. But idk man his movements are weird😅

[@joehollow2505]

No wonder he has such a thick neck.

[@cameronrandall3966]

What are the certs he was looking for

[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

CSCS will be the main one for College coaching.

[@ariannareardon6055]

hi juggernaut... do you find it necessary to have a strength masters degree... places like springfield seem to place a lot of coaches pretty well... but is it really necessary?

[@joshuadavies5140]

Most S&C jobs won't even look at your resume these days unless you have a masters.

[@Swoldemort500]

@@joshuadavies5140 On the college level I can see this being true. However high school level I've spoke to, shadowed, etc with coaches who didn't have a master's and some of them were at pretty large schools. Im only about 6 months out of being graduated with my undergrad, was discouraged and kind of gave up even pursuing S&C, was convinced to atleast get my CSCS and give it a go. If all fails at least I currently have a job in banking.

[@joshuadavies5140]

You can get a job without a masters if you have a connection with that school/ organisation/ team, it's very usual in this industry to know the right people and that way be asked if you want the job rather than having to go out and apply for it yourself. If you saw a job posting on a website and applied for that job, the chances of them looking further at your resume now without a masters degree would be slim. Unfortunately that's just the way it is these days.

[@davisne]

Dude need to let then roods go

[@warrenstringham415]

fake natty

[@950D_2iNFiNiTY]

Man I want to focus but he just keeps looking side to side

[@justintaylor5245]

His S’s hurt my ears

[@martynspeck]

Easy. Paint your face, scream and learn to balance on a bosu ball.

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[@sudhirjoshi8888]

You guys can do a podcast with Mason and Bradley Martyn in Zoo culture gym..!!!