Building Better Athletes: Nick Crouse on, VBT, and High School Strength Culture

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Voodoo Power Podcast, Steven Thompson sits down with Platteview High School strength and performance coach Nick Crouse to talk long-term athlete development, high school strength culture, and building better athletes from the ground up.Nick shares his journey from Northwest Missouri State baseball to earning his master’s degree in Human Performance and Wellness Management, while discussing how those experiences shaped his philosophy on coaching young athletes. The conversation dives deep into the Nebraska Strength Coaches Organization, hosting elite clinics, and the realities of coaching in a small school environment.Steven and Nick break down the 1x20 method, APRE programming, velocity-based training, modified tier systems, and practical ways to manage large groups of athletes while still individualizing training. They also discuss Olympic lift alternatives, readiness testing, teenage athlete recovery, and why foundational strength and movement quality still matter more than chasing trends on social media.This episode is packed with practical coaching insight for strength coaches, PE teachers, and anyone invested in developing athletes the right way.https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email [email protected]://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch