Training the Whole Person: Chris Gizzi, Green Bay Packers Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Summary: Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, Coach Chris Gizzi, onto the show. Coach Gizzi spent his five previous seasons on the Packer's strength staff as a conditioning assistant. Prior to that he worked on the University of North Carolina's staff as well. An undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 1998, Coach Gizzi played linebacker at the Air Force Academy. In 2019, Gizzi was inducted into the Air Force Athletics Hall of Fame. Coach Gizzi finished his NFL career in 2001 with the Green Bay Packers. On today's episode Coach Gizzi breaks down his career path and how to train the whole person for both physical and mental hurdles. 3:27 First game after 9/11 5:28 Playing Career 9:06 Importance of a father figure 11:12 Factoring in wrestling 12:57 Multi-Sport athletes 15:14 Getting into strength and conditioning 18:20 Team Culture 22:12 Training the whole person 25:45 Locking in when you hit the field 28:06 Coach LaFleur 30:19 Tools for life 33:39 The winning edge Related Content: -Utilizing Your Strength Coach: Kurt Hester, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Louisiana Tech: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/utilizing-your-strength-coach-kurt-hester-head-strength-conditioning-coach-at-louisiana-tech -Advancing and Growing the Game: Chuck Kyle, Head Coach at St. Ignatius High School (Ohio): https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/advancing-and-growing-the-game-chuck-kyle-head-coach-at-st-ignatius-high-school-ohio -Keeping Your Strength and Speed Gains: Micah Kurtz, NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year (2018):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/keeping-your-strength-and-speed-gains-micah-kurtz-nsca-national-strength-coach-of-the-year-2018 Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.