Sports Performance Former GA Testimonials
"My time as a Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant at Carthage College was instrumental in my growth as both a coach and a leader. Coach Molinaro and the entire Strength & Conditioning department created an environment that prioritized learning, mentorship, and growth, while allowing me the autonomy to develop my own coaching identity. Through open conversation, consistent feedback, and trust, I was able to sharpen my programming, communication, and leadership skills in an extremely hands-on environment.
Working closely with sport coaches across multiple teams provided me with essential insight into the proper implementation of training techniques within each program’s culture. The athletic facilities and high-quality technology in the S&C department allowed me to deliver quality, data-driven training programs to our student-athletes. The constant support from all members of the staff made it clear that my development truly mattered.
What truly sets Carthage apart is the commitment and dedication of the athletics department as a whole, not just within strength and conditioning. From coaches to administrators and support staff, there is a strong, consistent belief in executing operations the right way and ensuring student-athletes are being developed not only as better athletes, but as better people as well. The S&C department prides itself on its culture pillars for success, which Coach Molinaro has implemented and ingrained into the DNA of the department. These pillars serve as the North Star for all decisions made by coaches and athletes, and we all strive to live by them in everything we do.
I’ve always said that the people make the place, and the strength staff at Carthage certainly made it feel like home. This was especially important during such a pivotal, growth-centered part of my career. I will always be eternally grateful for my time spent with this staff and for the key role it played in helping develop me into the coach I am today."
Collin Feucht CSCS MEd
Strength & Conditioning Fellow
University of PittsburghÂ
