About this episode
Lanier Coleman discusses his coaching philosophy and experiences transitioning from collegiate to NFL strength and conditioning.
Lanier Coleman coaches from a simple truth: intent drives intensity. Now in his role as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the National Football League (NFL) Jacksonville Jaguars, Coleman brings the same determination he embodied as a collegiate defensive lineman. He shares how early adversity shaped his standards, teaching him to lead with discipline, cultivate deeper relationships, and “build a fire” in every athlete he coaches. During his coaching tenure at Florida State University, mental and emotional endurance became cornerstones of team development — these are lessons he now carries into professional football. Coleman describes the shift from building collegiate foundations to coaching with precision at the NFL level, where he fine-tunes elite qualities to manage injury risk. He also stresses the importance of unified performance staffs to support athletes through this fast-paced and demanding sport. Gain inspiration to strengthen daily purpose, be a spark in your facility, and support athlete readiness across high-performance environments. Reach out to Lanier via Instagram: @l_coleman98 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn…
People in this episode
Guest: Lanier Coleman
Topics covered
- strength and conditioning
- coaching
- athlete development
- NFL
- mental endurance
- team dynamics
Keywords
- strength training
- coaching philosophy
- NFL coaching
- athlete readiness
- mental endurance
- team development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jacksonville Jaguars, Florida State University
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