Phil Betterly CSCS | Sentinel Strength #38

In this episode, I sit down with Phil Betterly, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Shenandoah University, for an in-depth conversation on the art and science of athletic development. We explore foundational principles of strength and conditioning, effective program design, and Phil’s specialized work with the university’s softball, baseball, women’s lacrosse, and field hockey teams.With a focus on rotational sports, Phil explains how he identifies and addresses the muscular imbalances that often arise from sport-specific movement patterns. He also shares his approach to balancing peak performance with long-term injury prevention and offers valuable insights into his path into collegiate coaching at the Division III level.Whether you're a coach, athlete, or strength enthusiast, this episode offers actionable strategies, programming tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at developing athletes in a competitive university setting.Phil Betterly, strength and conditioning, Shenandoah University, collegiate strength coach, DIII athletics, athlete development, rotational sports, injury prevention, softball training, baseball training, women’s lacrosse, field hockey, program design, sports performance, strength coach, conditioning, athletic training, performance coaching, sports science, coaching journey, sports imbalances.Intro Song: SHADOW Song by ONIMXRU and SMITHMANE - Capcut royalty free ‧ 2022 https://youtu.be/KkVWR3q2uOY?si=5QXnk0NpHIro-A3hOutro Song: Don't Stay on My Way Song by Evgeny Bardyuzha - Capcut royalty free ‧ 2022 https://youtu.be/zV_Xp-jPPbo?si=uT51V9ZA-u05MotS