Brennan Mickelson is entering his 5th season and 3rd full season with the Settle Mariners. He has been a strength coach in the AZL, short season, and at full-season affiliates. He has a Bachelor of
Science degree in Sports Science with a minor in Strength and Conditioning from Washington State University, and a Master of Science degree in Health and Human Performance from the
The University of Montana. During his studies at both WSU and the U of M, he was a howitzer cannoneer in the Marine Force Reserves, a personal trainer, a teaching assistant, and a strength
and conditioning intern. He resides in Missoula Montana with his wife Chloe and his dog Hamilton.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Being named a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
• Conditioning
• His best professional baseball story

Quotes:

• “Intern is not the most glamorous job, but it can really pay dividends, especially in pro ball because you get all that experience” (3:51)
• “Plans are worthless, but planning is everything” (10:29)
• “I think programming for baseball is the hardest” (20:27)

If you would like to learn more from Brennan, you can follow him on social media:

Instagram:
@coachmickelson