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BTS #198: Charles Eastlund - Boone High School (IA)
Coach Charles Eastlund
Email: ceastlund@boone.k12.ia.us (mailto:ceastlund@boone.k12.ia.us)
★★★★★
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Head to teambuildr.com (https://www.teambuildr.com/) and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial.
★★★★★
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This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish.
Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve.
Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals.
Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud.
Website: www.powerliftusa.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
★★★★★
Vitruve (https://vitruve.fit/)
Vitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school’s FREE demo unit.
Website: vitruve.fit (https://vitruve.fit/)
Email: contact@vitureve.fit (mailto:contact@vitureve.fit)
★★★★★
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Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
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16 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
BTS #197: Preston West - GR!T Performance 515 (IA)
Coach Preston West
Email: coachwest41@gmail.com (mailto:coachwest41@gmail.com)Instagram: @coachwest41 (https://www.instagram.com/coachwest41/)Facebook: Preston West
★★★★★
Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors!
TeamBuildr (https://www.teambuildr.com/)
Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness.
Head to teambuildr.com (https://www.teambuildr.com/) and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial.
★★★★★
Power Lift (https://www.power-lift.com/)
This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish.
Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve.
Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals.
Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud.
Website: www.powerliftusa.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
★★★★★
Vitruve (https://vitruve.fit/)
Vitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school’s FREE demo unit.
Website: vitruve.fit (https://vitruve.fit/)
Email: contact@vitureve.fit (mailto:contact@vitureve.fit)
★★★★★
Big Time Strength (https://linktr.ee/BigTimeStrength)
Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
Twitter: @BigTimeStrength (https://x.com/BigTimeStrength)
Instagram: bigtimestrength (https://www.instagram.com/bigtimestrength/)
★★★★★
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.
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2 Feb 2026
BTS #196: Jake Anderson - University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Coach Jake Anderson
Email: jacob.anderson-2@uwrf.edu (mailto:jacob.anderson-2@uwrf.edu)
Instagram: @uwrf_falcon_strength (https://www.instagram.com/uwrf_falcon_strength/)
Master’s Program Instagram: @uwrf_masters_s.c (https://www.instagram.com/uwrf_masters_s.c/)
★★★★★
Thank You to our Big Time Sponsors!
TeamBuildr (https://www.teambuildr.com/)
Teambuildr is a strength and conditioning software that allows coaches to build training programs, create wellness questionnaires, access and track athlete data, and more. Athletes can log data using phones, tablets, or laptops and can watch exercise videos so they know exactly what to do. Coaches can use the tools within the platform to monitor athlete recovery and readiness.
Head to teambuildr.com (https://www.teambuildr.com/) and sign up with code BigTime and you will gain access to a 30-day free trial.
★★★★★
Power Lift (https://www.power-lift.com/)
This episode is also brought to you by Power Lift. Taking your athletic facility from concept to completion can be a challenge. It is Power Lift’s goal to make the process as seamless as possible from start to finish.
Their weight equipment is made with the toughest materials that can withstand excessive use from coaches and athletes for years to come. It’s sought after for its unique design, customizable appearance, affordability, and superior warranty that training facilities deserve.
Power Lift helps design weight rooms with the athlete in mind, and they pride themselves on their ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why high schools, universities, professional sports teams and athletic performance facilities around the world have chosen Power Lift to help maximize their strength training goals.
Call Power Lift today to be contacted with a rep in your area, and give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see for yourself why their clients are Power Lift Proud.
Website: www.powerliftusa.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
Email: mrichardson@power-lift.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
★★★★★
Vitruve (https://vitruve.fit/)
Vitruve is a Velocity Based Training System designed for colleges & high schools around the world. It is accurate, reliable, and affordable! The software is quick and easy to set up and use with a whole room of athletes simultaneously. Coaches have chosen Vitruve because it simplifies VBT and allows them to seamlessly integrate it on a daily basis. Check out Vitruve now for your school’s FREE demo unit.
Website: vitruve.fit (https://vitruve.fit/)
Email: contact@vitureve.fit (mailto:contact@vitureve.fit)
★★★★★
Big Time Strength (https://linktr.ee/BigTimeStrength)
Email: bigtimestrength@gmail.com (mailto:cmatthewson@acgcschools.org)
Twitter: @BigTimeStrength (https://x.com/BigTimeStrength)
Instagram: bigtimestrength (https://www.instagram.com/bigtimestrength/)
★★★★★
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe, like, share, or leave a comment.
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BTS #198: Charles Eastlund - Boone High School (IA)
Published 30 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And again, a love for training, getting hooked on training, as you said, and wanting to wanting students to want to do this. someday down the road, right? Not just during their PE classes, but outside of it down the road. And that had to have For me, like to get the most enjoyment out of it as well and to provide the best experience as possible, my mind had to shift away from completely performance to providing the best experience possible for students. Along the way, there's been different gyms that have come and go as well. And finding a way to work alongside that instead of it being one way or the other, I think is important. […]
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