Talkin’ Pitt #45 - The Pragmatic Principles Mentorship - Joe Pedulla - University of Oklahoma

In this episode, Coach Devin sits down with one of the most engaging and thought-provoking voices in strength & conditioning—Joe Pedulla, Assistant Strength Coach at Oklahoma Softball and the mind behind Pedulla Performance. They delve deeply into Joe’s journey from kinesiology student to Big 12 strength coach, exploring how his transformation as a pitcher influenced his coaching philosophy and why traditional programming models often fall short.

They discuss coaching philosophies, athlete autonomy, building buy-in, navigating in-season training, and Joe’s new mentorship program, which will be live starting on June 9th, 2025. Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or simply a performance enthusiast, this one is packed with practical takeaways and powerful mindset shifts.

📌 Topics covered:

• Joe's path into S&C and the shift from PT
• Training with principles, not rigid methods
• Using force plates, movement archetypes & athlete-led choices
• Entrepreneurship and creating impact through education
• The upcoming mentorship that’s more than just a course

Follow Joe on Instagram @pedullaperformance and check out his mentorship via the link in his bio!

 

 

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Joe Pedulla Contact

Instagram: @pedullaperfromance

Email: joseph.pedulla@ou.edu

Link for mentorship: https://tr.ee/Jpr525WHQe 

 

Music Credit

Music Unlimited, “The Podcast Intro.”