Whitney Leyva-Camberos | Leading Big at a Small College & Serving Locally
About this episode
Whitney Leyva-Camberos discusses leading strength and conditioning at a small college and the importance of local connections.
At smaller colleges, strength and conditioning coaches are often asked to lead big with limited staff. Whitney Leyva-Camberos, Director of Sports Performance at Fresno Pacific University and NSCA Southwest Regional Coordinator, shares how she supports a growing program while building a career through service. Leyva-Camberos talks through small-department challenges coaches know well, from crowded training windows and shared weight room space to constant communication with sport coaches. She uses timing gates and velocity-based training to raise intent, spark athlete competition, and keep data useful for a small staff. As a parent and department leader, Leyva-Camberos reflects on the support that helps coaches stay in the field for the long term. She also shares how saying yes and showing up at NSCA events helped turn local introductions into lasting connections. Listen for strategies to lead with limited resources, choose technology with purpose, and get connected through NSCA opportunities in your region. Connect with Whitney on Instagram: @bigassmuscles or by email: whitney.leyva@fresno.edu | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs Connect…
People in this episode
Host: Eric McMahon
Guest: Whitney Leyva-Camberos
Topics covered
- strength and conditioning
- small college athletics
- coaching strategies
- athlete development
- local networking
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fresno Pacific University, NSCA
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