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Good morning. Rusty Whitt explains why he tore out a four-year-old weight room, a new book every S&C director needs to read, and elderly lifters in Taiwan are going viral. Let's get into it.
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🐊 Why Rusty Whitt Rebuilt Florida's Weight Room
In his first year leading Florida's football strength and conditioning program, Director of Football Performance Rusty Whitt isn't waiting to put his stamp on things. Whitt rebuilt the weight room inside the $85-million Heavener Football Training Center — less than four years old — citing safety and efficiency.
The old double-sided half racks didn't give linemen enough space to move, spot, or squat inside a full cage. New Sorinex equipment fixes that. The overhaul is part of a broader program reset that already included a logo-less team, a winter Gauntlet workout, and a "weak things break things" injury prevention emphasis. Read More
📖 The S&C Director's Manual Nobody Gets Handed
Most coaches step into a director role and figure out what it requires after the fact. Nick DiMarco, Director of Sports Performance at Elon, is trying to change that. His new book, The Director's Manual, is built for three people: the coach who wants the job, the one who just got it, and the one looking to get better at it.
DiMarco argues that the skills that make a great assistant don't automatically transfer — and that most programs never actually develop coaches for the director role. The book is available now on Kindle, with paperback releasing May 8th. Read More
💪 Strength Training at 90+
A video of elderly women in Taiwan hitting the gym is making the rounds on X.
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