The Strength Game Podcast Episode #136: Connor Truhitte
Connor Truhitte is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Fitness Center Director at the University of Redlands. At Redlands Truhitte overseas the strength and conditioning department for all 21 sports in addition to the recreation fitness center on campus. He joined Redlands in 2021 after serving the previous year as an associate sports performance coach at Stanford University working with the football program. Truhitte got his start at Fresno State University in 2018 as an intern strength coach while additionally serving as the sports nutrition assistant before being promoted to graduate assistant strength coach from 2019-2020.
An athlete in his own right, Truhitte is a former college football player at the University of La Verne. A defensive captain his senior season and two-time All-Conference honors player, he continues to train following his collegiate career, most recently stepping on the platform to compete in his first Olympic weightlifting competition.
Show Highlights / Topics
Finding Ways to Contribute and Impact the Program
Coaching What the Athletes Need Not What You Know
Defining Your Values as a Coach and Figuring Out What is Important to You
Learning to Communicate Your Values to Your Athletes and Coaches
Simplifying Your Program and Applying the Minimum Effective Dose