Talkin' Pitt # 62 Erica Lowery - Director of Ahtletic Performance -University of South Alabama "From Division I Volleyball to Division I Strength Coach"

This episode of Talkin’ Pitt features Erica Lowery, one of the fastest-rising young coaches in collegiate strength and conditioning. Erica shares her journey from being a Division I volleyball athlete at Texas A&M University and Liberty University to becoming a strength coach at the University of South Alabama, where she works with volleyball, soccer, and cross-country athletes.   Throughout the conversation, Erica dives into the coaches and experiences that shaped her philosophy, including the impact of legendary mentors like Danny Evans and Ray Ellsworth. She opens up about transferring schools, finding confidence through training, and how strength and conditioning completely changed the trajectory of her life and career.   Devin and Erica also delve into volleyball performance training, discussing front squats vs. back squats, low-impact conditioning, force plates, jump prep, deep-tier plyometrics, injury-reduction strategies, and how training has evolved for female athletes. Erica shares why she prioritizes movement quality, athlete buy-in, and keeping athletes healthy enough to perform at a high level year-round.   The episode also explores Erica’s passion for athletic performance outside of coaching, including her experience competing in the growing sport of Apex Competition, a unique event combining sprinting, jumping, strength, and endurance testing. She breaks down how she trained for the event, balancing her competitive goals with her full-time coaching at the Division I level.   This conversation is packed with insight for strength coaches, athletes, and anyone passionate about performance, coaching, and personal growth.     Teambuildr Trial Code Use code PITT at checkout.   Coach Erica Lowery Contact Instagram: @ericalowerystrength Email : [email protected]   Pitt Sports Performance Instagram @pitt_sportsperformance   Pitt Sports Performance Twitter @pitt_science                                                                            Music Credit Music Unlimited, “The Podcast Intro.”