Your Strength & Speed program is only as strong as the support it gets from administrators. They control budgets, schedules, and resources—if they don’t see the value in what you’re doing, you’ll constantly be fighting an uphill battle. The best Strength & Speed programs don’t just succeed because of great training—they thrive because they have buy-in from leadership.
In this episode, we break down the five key strategies to effectively communicate with administrators, earn trust, and secure long-term support for your program.
Main Takeaways
Build Relationships, Not Just Proposals – Decisions aren’t just based on logic—they’re based on trust. Invest in relationships beyond Strength & Speed.
Speak Their Language – Connect training to school-wide goals like student success, well-being, and positive culture.
Be Proactive, Not Just Reactive – Keep Strength & Speed on their radar by sharing success stories and checking in before problems arise.
Make Budget Requests with a Clear ROI – Justify funding by tying requests to student benefits and school-wide improvements.
Use Data to Strengthen Your Case – Administrators respond to numbers. Show how Strength & Speed improves participation, student development, and performance.
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Strength & Speed Starts at the Top: Communicating with Administrators
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Preston Pedersen, M.S.Ed., CSCS
Email: pursuitpe@gmail.com
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