Gridiron Warrior Podcast - Alex Nadolna

The Gridiron Warrior Podcast | Ep. [3] – “Applying Triphasic at the High School Level” with Coach Alex NadolnaIn this episode, Coach Scott Leech sits down with Alex Nadolna, Director of Strength & Conditioning at DePaul College Prep in Chicago. They break down how to apply Triphasic Training at the high school level, manage limited resources, and build buy-in with young athletes — without burning them out.You’ll hear real stories, practical takeaways, and programming insights from two coaches living it every day in the trenches.👇 Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the Gridiron Warrior Podcast00:34 – Introducing Coach Alex Nadolna02:00 – Alex’s background and path to DePaul Prep04:22 – How he created his full-time S&C role at the high school level06:13 – Competition level and athlete development at DePaul07:00 – Building strength programs into the school day08:36 – Balancing classes, after-school sessions, and family life09:42 – Summer camps and private-school recruiting benefits10:10 – Intro to Triphasic Training and early lessons learned11:31 – Mistakes made applying Cal Dietz’s system13:07 – Why most high school athletes can’t handle “true” Triphasic14:55 – Adapting the method for different athlete types15:56 – Eccentrics, isometrics, and lifting as a skill17:03 – Teaching movement control and strain tolerance18:31 – Athlete motivation and connecting the weight room to sport19:15 – How he structures force days (High, Fast, Slow, Human)20:21 – Using eccentrics and PRE systems for progression23:08 – Simple contrast pairings vs. full French Contrast24:40 – Matching field work themes with weight room programming25:50 – The importance of extensive plyometrics27:02 – Underrated Triphasic tools: isos, contralateral circuits, aerobic work29:10 – Building athlete health and longevity beyond sport30:50 – The lost art of work capacity in modern training32:03 – Implementing long-duration isometrics in teams34:17 – Making isos engaging for high school athletes36:00 – Realistic effort vs. perfection in team settings36:34 – What’s new in Triphasic 2 and performance pattern cycling38:15 – How to run performance cycles using the Shredmill42:28 – Using resets to manage flow and rest42:48 – Final reflections: coaching purpose and legacy46:59 – How to contact Coach Nadolna47:15 – Join the Gridiron Warrior Insiders Community🔗 Join the Gridiron Warrior Insiders:Exclusive webinars, live Q&As, early podcast access, discounts, and your ticket to our live Gridiron Warrior seminar.👉 ScottLeechTraining.comFollow Coach Leech:Instagram | Twitter | YouTube → @ScottLeechTrainingWebsite → scottleechtraining.comKeep the Fire Burning. 🔥