SC Mafia Strength and Conditioning Podcast
by Connor Ryder
Springfield College has been a leading force in developing Strength and Conditioning Coaches for over 25 years. So many coaches have come from this small Massachusetts liberal arts college that graduates have been affectionately nicknamed "The SC Mafia." The Springfield College Mafia Strength and Conditioning Podcast takes a deeper dive into the professional careers of former Springfield College students who have gone on to become successful S&C Coaches, Personal Trainers, Educators, Doctors, and more. The one common denominator between our guests is the time they spent on Alden Street!
Episodes
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Episode 12 - Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox) Part 2
Hey SC Mafia, This is part 2 of our episode with Joe Hudson of the Boston Red Sox organization. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, don't worry! This episode is great as a standalone for any listeners who are looking for some Weight Room Wisdom. On this episode, Joe and I talk about his…
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Episode 11 - Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox) Part 1
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Episode 11 of the Podcast! On this episode, we speak with Joe Hudson of the Boston Red Sox organization of Major League Baseball. Joe has recently been promoted to Major League S&C Coach after 8 years within the minor league system at every level. Joe's perspective is...
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Episode 10 - Sprinting Group Discussion
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Episode 10 of the Podcast! On this one, we go with a different format and discuss all things sprinting as a group. Our guests today are: Vail Cote (@coachvail on IG) - Strength and Conditioning Performance Science Fellow with USA Olympic and Paralympic Committee (Lake...
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Episode 9 - Will Turner (The Taft School)
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep. 9 of the Podcast! On this one, we speak with Will Turner, Director of S&C and Admissions Officer for The Taft School, a boarding and day school in Watertown, CT. Will is in his first year at The Taft School after spending four years at Greenwich Country Day School,...
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Episode 8 - Dr. Brian Thompson (Springfield College)
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep.8 of the Podcast! On this episode, we talk with Dr. Brian Thompson, Fieldwork Coordinator and Director of Sports Performance at Springfield College. Dr. Thompson is in his 26th year at Springfield College, where he has seen first-hand the growth of the S&C department…
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Episode 7 - Jake Eglintine (Iona University)
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep.7 of the Podcast! On this episode, we talk with Jake Eglintine, Director of Performance for Women's Basketball at Iona University. Jake is in his second year at Iona, having previously worked at Northeastern University, and moving over to get into the basketball world....
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Episode 6 - Scott Leech (University of Rhode Island)
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep.6 of the Podcast! On this episode, we talk with Scott Leech, Associate AD and Director of S&C at the University of Rhode Island. Scott is now in his fourth year at URI, having been promoted to Director of S&C in July of 2021 and again promoted to Associate AD in 2023....
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Episode 5 - Aysia Shellmire (College of the Holy Cross)
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep.5 of the Podcast! On this episode, we talk with Aysia Shellmire from Holy Cross women's basketball. Aysia is entering her third year at Holy Cross, working primarily with the women's basketball program as well as women's soccer. Before landing with the Crusaders, Aysia...
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Episode 4 - Hunter Reeser (Vanderbilt University)
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep.4 of the Podcast! On this episode, we talk with Hunter Reeser of Vanderbilt University baseball. Hunter is entering his second year at Vanderbilt, following a year in which the Commodores earned an SEC title earning the No. 6 overall seed and hosting the Nashville...
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Episode 3 - Fahd Jindani (Saginaw Valley State University) Part 2
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep.3 of the Podcast! On this episode, we finish up our conversation with Fahd Jindani of Saginaw Valley State University. In part one, we talk about his arduous rehab process and how it pulled him towards S&C, getting fired (and rehired), and the transition from assistant...
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Episode 2 - Fahd Jindani (Saginaw Valley State University) Part 1
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep.2 of the Podcast! On this episode, we talk with Fahd Jindani of Saginaw Valley State University. Fahd recently began his first full Summer session as the Assistant AD/Director of Sports Performance at SVSU, coming from his position as Assistant S&C Coach for Football...
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Episode 1 - Mikey Blazejowski (Indianapolis Colts)
Hey SC Mafia, Welcome to Ep.1 of the Podcast! On this episode, we talk with Mikey Blazejowski of the Indianapolis Colts. Mikey was recently promoted to the role of Assistant - Sports Science/Analytics after serving over a year as a Professional intern with the Colts' performance staff. Other than...
About this show
Springfield College has been a leading force in developing Strength and Conditioning Coaches for over 25 years. So many coaches have come from this small Massachusetts liberal arts college that graduates have been affectionately nicknamed "The SC Mafia." The Springfield College Mafia Strength and Conditioning Podcast takes a deeper dive into the professional careers of former Springfield College students who have gone on to become successful S&C Coaches, Personal Trainers, Educators, Doctors, and more. The one common denominator between our guests is the time they spent on Alden Street!
Hosted by
Connor Ryder