In this episode of Applied Performance Talks, Travis Webb and Jonmarc Rasberry sit down with Logan Neff, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Black Sheep Performance, for a conversation centered on coaching, leadership, and athlete development.

Logan shares the experiences that shaped his coaching philosophy, the mentors who influenced his career, and why the best coaches focus on building people before building performance. The discussion dives into creating athlete buy-in, developing competitive environments, and establishing a culture where accountability, consistency, and relationships drive long-term success.

From the private sector to performance training, Logan offers practical insights on what it takes to help athletes reach their potential while remaining grounded in the fundamentals of great coaching.

Topics Covered:

• The story behind Built Through Coaching
• Lessons learned from mentors and coaching experiences
• Building athlete trust and buy-in
• Developing culture and accountability
• Strength & conditioning in the private sector
• Coaching communication and leadership
• Long-term athlete development
• Creating sustainable performance systems

If you're a strength coach, sport coach, teacher, or performance professional, this episode delivers actionable coaching insights that can help you develop stronger athletes and better relationships.