The Champions Corner Podcast: Spotlight Story Ep. 8 - Coach Russell Hubbs

Описание: In Episode 8 of Champions Corner: Spotlight Stories, we welcome our very first guest who didn’t come from the world of college hoops—but whose impact in sports and in life speaks volumes.

Coach Russell Hubbs, Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning at The Citadel, joins the show to talk about his journey from Division I football player to one of the most respected and high-energy strength coaches in the game.

Russ shares how his experience as a cadet-athlete at The Citadel shaped his discipline, the identity shift that came with stepping off the field, and how he climbed the coaching ladder through hard work and genuine passion. We also dive into the mindset it takes to lead athletes every day, how to build culture and buy-in, and what it really means to be a Champion—both inside and outside of sports.

This episode is full of wisdom, authenticity, and the kind of advice young athletes, professionals, and leaders everywhere can take to heart.
| Timestamps |
0:00 Trailer
1:35 Introducing Coach Russ
2:27 Why The Citadel?
4:42 What were some of the biggest adjustments stepping into the challenges as a cadet and division 1 football player?
5:47 Lifelong Relationships Formed
6:55 Boarding School vs The Citadel Lifestyle
7:45 A Couple Stories from Russ while at The Citadel
9:28 Russ's Football Journey - 2 SoCon Championships and More
11:05 Highlight of his 2015-2016 Football Team
12:13 Qualities in a Championship Team
13:51 His Biggest Takeaways from Div. 1 College Football
16:50 Importance of Being Genuine, Social Media, & How Smart Athletes are these Days
19:26 Becoming an Intern, Change in Identity from Athlete to S&C Coach, & Diving into the Strength & Conditioning World
22:21 Russ's First Team he was Assigned: Riflery
23:12 Life's Struggles and Being Unemployed
24:08 Beginning his First Full-Time S&C Position
25:24 Importance of Starting Small & Building Relationships from the Ground Up
25:40 Reflection on the Transition away from Collegiate Football & the Grind it Took
27:13 Citadel S&C Culture, Always Being Energetic, Positive, and Ready to Go
30:46 Mindset, Motivation, & Importance of Energy
33:19 Biggest Philosophies as a Coach
34:17 Mental Side of Strength & Conditioning, Highlighting Coaches & Mentors, Motivational Speeches
37:15 Coaching Staff Conversation about Internal vs. External Talent, Building a Tight Culture
41:16 Handling Adversity & How to Handle It, First Story
44:26 Russ's Second Adversity Story, Importance of Staying Busy and Marching Forward, Showing True Character
48:25 Work Ethic Conversation
49:45 Faith & Reflection
50:57 Top 3 Pieces of Advice for Athletes Transitioning into their Careers 52:42 Final Question & Concluding Remarks