Samson Equipment’s Strength and Conditioning Coaches of the Year for 2012

NFL: Chris CarlisleSeattle SeahawksBackground – Chris Carlisle began his coaching career at Dodge High School (NE) in 1985. After continuing to coach on the high school level and then as an assistant at the University of Arkansas, Carlisle joined the staff at Tennessee in 1998 under John Stucky. He then became USC’s head strength and conditioning coach in 2001 when Pete Carroll called Stucky and asked for a recommendation.During the interview, Carroll said he wanted to, “Prepare at the highest level, so we can practice at the highest level, so we could play at the highest level.” After nine seasons Carlisle joined Carroll on the staff of the Seattle Seahawks in 2010.AFM: What made the 2012 season memorable?Carlisle: I think the one thing that stood out this season was the continued development of our young team. You hear of teams with players that have been on the field for