Decoding Excellence

In this episode of The Decoding Excellence Show, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to hire the right person to lead a collegiate strength & conditioning or sport performance department.After nearly a decade at the University of Colorado—contributing to a sport science and high performance model while working with Women’s Basketball and Volleyball—I’ve seen firsthand what works, what fails, and why so many NCAA programs miss the mark.This isn’t about titles, certifications, or flashy tech. It’s about leadership.The kind of leadership that:✔ Understands the demands of the weight room and the locker room.✔ Earns trust across sports medicine, nutrition, psychology, and coaching staffs.✔ Inspires a culture where athletes thrive and practitioners grow.Whether you’re an athletic director, coach, or practitioner, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you evaluate talent for these critical roles—and why social media clout isn’t a substitute for real-world experience.