Episode 32: Season 6 Episode 32- Brian Bingaman- There’s Not a Lot of Old Strength Coaches
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The episode features a discussion on the transition from strength coaching to athletic administration with insights from Brian Bingaman.
In this episode of the Central Virginia Sport Performance Podcast, host Jay DeMayo sits down with Brian Bingaman, an athletic director who spent years building his career in strength and conditioning at programs including Penn State, LaSalle, St. Joe’s, and Eastern University. The conversation centers on Brian’s transition from strength coach to administrator, and how the lessons he learned in the weight room—work ethic, communication, organization, and relationship-building—prepared him to lead an entire athletic department.Brian shares how unexpected job changes, COVID-era responsibilities, and years of wearing multiple hats helped him develop the confidence and skill set needed to move into administration. He and Jay also dig into hiring, professionalism, self-advocacy, side income, and why young coaches should think strategically about the paths they want to build. The episode closes with a broader reflection on the realities of coaching careers, the value of transferable skills, and the importance of building security and flexibility over time. Takeaways / Key Points Strength and conditioning develops transferable leadership skills. Work ethic remains one of the most…
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