Connor Agnew | The Future of Strength Coaching in College Athletics

In this episode of the Samson Strength Coach Collective, Connor Agnew tackles the major changes shaping collegiate athletics today. With the rise of NIL and impending revenue sharing, Connor shares concerns about the long-term future of Olympic sports, the visibility of strength coaches, and the growing pressures placed on the profession. He offers valuable insight into how coaches can stay relevant—by advocating for themselves, tracking objective data, and addressing the mental health toll of the job. This conversation is both a wake-up call and a rallying cry for strength coaches to evolve and lead with purpose.Key Takeaways:College athletics is shifting rapidly with NIL and revenue sharing.Olympic sports may be at risk under new financial models.Strength coaches must track and present data to prove value.Burnout and mental health remain critical concerns in the field.Career sustainability requires rethinking how strength coaches are perceived.Advocacy, representation, and communication with administration are essential.More strength coaches lead to better athlete safety and satisfaction.It's time for the profession to stop accepting the status quo.Quote:“I see some issues with how strength and conditioning is represented... why do we as a profession just accept these things?” — Connor Agnew