Cover Story Solid Ground Mike Gentry has built a foundation of success in Virginia Tech’s weight room and is becoming a legend among his peers By Steve Silverman March 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Editor with Rex Lardner Legends of the Hall - Eddie Robinson GEAR - Products for coaches Open Door Policy - Larry Kehres Head Coach, Mt. Union College By Rex Lardner Third & Shorts - News and notes Samson’s 2004 Pro Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year: Atlanta’s Al Miller By David Purdum Samson’s 2004 College Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year: Virginia Tech\'s Mike Gentry By Steve Silverman Samson’s 2004 High School Strength & Conditioning Coaches of the Year By Patrick Finley Heavy Impact: Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Facilities By Jeff Davis CLINICS The 25% - 75% Rule: Year-Round Training By Rob Oviatt, Strength and Conditioning Coach Washington State