In this episode of the Strain Forward Podcast, host Kyle Bernier interviews Tyler Klipa, a strength and conditioning coach at the high school level. They discuss the importance of building relationships with athletes, the structure of training programs, and the role of sport specificity. Tyler emphasizes the value of slow-cooking athlete development and focusing on the foundational aspects of training. He also highlights the significance of speed training and the need for sport coaches to tailor workouts to specific positions. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and creating a comprehensive training program for high school athletes. In this conversation, Klip discusses his approach to coaching and training athletes, emphasizing the importance of starting with basic movements and gradually progressing to more advanced exercises. He also shares his perspective on the essential exercises someone should do for the rest of their life, including front squats, strict pull-ups, and sprinting. Klip then shifts the conversation to the topic of family and how he prioritizes being a present father and husband. He emphasizes the importance of fostering relationships with his wife and children and finding ways to navigate tough times. Klip concludes by sharing his daily practice of being excited to see his family when he comes home.