Episode 037 - Microdosing Training, Sport Science, and MLB Recovery Secrets with Stephanie Grubbs

In this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Stephanie Grubbs, Major League Strength Coach for the Houston Astros, to dive deep into:

• Microdosing strategies for in-season training
• The art of managing recovery across a grueling 162+ game schedule
• How sports science informs smarter coaching decisions
• Building individualized athlete "menus" for better buy-in and performance
• Lessons from college to pro transitions—and why adaptability is the ultimate skill

Stephanie shares real-world tactics from her journey through Clemson, Mississippi State, Pitt, the NFL Women's Forum, and now the MLB. Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or a performance nerd, this conversation is packed with practical insights to level up your training.

Links Mentioned

• Email Steph: sgrubbs@astros.com
• Follow Steph on Instagram @coachstephmock
• Follow us on IG: @coachryanpatrick

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:32 Stephanie's Journey: From College Sports to MLB
• 7:10 Transitioning to the Professional Athlete Environment
• 16:39 The Power of Microdosing In-Season Training
• 22:39 Building the "Menu" for Athlete Performance
• 30:39 Why "Qualities" Matter More Than Exercises
• 37:39 Building a Robust Sports Science Program
• 45:39 Choosing the Right Technology for Your Athletes
• 50:39 Recovery Quadrants: What Pros Really Need
• 54:39 Continuing Education & Staying Curious
• 56:19 Where to Find Stephanie & Final Takeaways