Building a High-Performance Model on a Budget with Dr. Anne Beethe

Building a High-Performance Model on a Budget with Dr. Anne Beethe

Author: Mike Robertson January 16, 2026 Duration: 49:29

 

Are you a smaller college, facility or business owner who is looking to take their sports performance program to the next level?

If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode.

Dr. Anne Beethe currently serves as the Director of Peak Performance at Colby College, a high performance model housing Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Mental Performance, Nutrition, and Sport Science.

And in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how she built an amazing high-performance program with limited people, funds and resources – something I’m sure many of us can relate to!

 

Quotable Quotes:

The more a team has engaged with us – more entry points, more contacts – the more likely they are to succeed

 

When whoop first came out and coaches were like, why are my athletes better in the yellow? I’m like, “it’s okay if they’re not in the green!”

 

We have to work as our own team to make sure this all works together

 

 

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

  • Dr. Anne Beethe’s background, and how she originally got started in the world of physical prep
  • The pros and cons of starting a high-performance model at a D-3 school.
  • How to strategically invest in technology that will move the needle in YOUR environment.
  • Why objective data is so critical to athletic development and performance.
  • How you allocate resources when there’s only a handful of coaches and 750 athletes to manage!
  • The importance of “Failing Gracefully”
  • Why the most successful teams at Colby have jumped head first into the high-performance model
  • How to build a tight knit team and community to help ensure success!
  • Anne’s advice to anyone who wants to get started on this path, and ways she’s learned from her mistakes along the way!

 

 

Connect with Anne:

 

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Mike Robertson hosts the Physical Preparation Podcast, a space dedicated to the intricate craft of building better athletes and more effective coaches. Instead of quick fixes or fads, conversations here focus on the principles and practical details that form the foundation of sustainable performance. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts from the health and fitness world, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies. You’ll hear honest explorations of training methodologies, injury prevention, and the nuanced decisions that separate good programs from great ones. This podcast serves as a continual education for anyone serious about understanding the ‘why’ behind physical preparation, whether you’re designing regimens for others or refining your own athletic journey. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, aiming to sharpen your critical thinking and provide tools that can be implemented immediately. Tune in for a consistently insightful look at how intelligent training philosophy translates into tangible results, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art and science of human performance.
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