Brandon Spickler, Director of Strength & Conditioning at Upper Arlington High School (OH), shares his philosophy on coaching, mentorship, and the importance of relationships in fostering athletic success. In this conversation, Coach Spickler highlights the impact of having diverse staff members, the role of trust in athlete development, and how coaching is about much more than just programming—it’s about building relationships beyond athletics.
What To Do When Athletes Won’t Sleep
Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool an athlete has—but it’s also the one most often neglected. For high school ADs, teaching athletes how to rest may be just as important as teaching them how to play.
