Director of Football Strength & Conditioning, Toledo.....Greatness is neither unachievable nor unattainable, but something we should be in constant pursuit of.
Why Toledo?
Since 2016:
65-35 Record
3 x MAC West Champions
2 x MAC Champions
8 straight years of Bowl Eligibility
9 Guys invited to NFL Combine
10 Guys Drafted to NFL & Counting
1st Round Draft Pick @
#22
APR (Academic Progress Rate) = 975
Go Rockets ๐
#DevelopedHere
Shayna & I are so excited and blessed to announce the arrival of Jaxson Dean!! January 22, 2018, 11:01 P.M. ; 7lbs. 8 oz. ; 21.25 in. Mom & Baby are doing great!! What an incredible feeling!!
#ProudDaddy
Congratulations to my brother
@CBichey
& the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on being Super Bowl Champions!! I am so happy for you & love seeing all of your hard work & commitment pay off on the biggest stage in football!! Enjoy your moment. Love you bro!!
#WorldChampions
Could not be happier or more excited for my brother
@CBichey
to live out his dreams. He was given an opportunity and seized the moment. Congrats brother, very proud of you, and I know this is just the beginning for you.
#StrengthCoachFamily
I cannot be more happy for and proud of
@Juiceup__3
. What this young man has done on and off the field, and how he has grown not just physically, but mentally over the past 3 years is amazing. It wasnโt always easy, but he never gave up or gave in. Well Deserved, and Earned!!
Not surprised by the level of effort and selflessness shown by my man
@_1Sledge
on this play. Seen this play out many times before while he was at Toledo. High Care Guy, High Character Guy!! Itโs not WHAT you do, but HOW you do it, & your WHY!!
#Rockets
๐
Congratulations
@Juiceup__3
!!! Well deserved and earned. Could not be more proud of you and happy for you. Enjoy this moment my man, much love!! Go Rockets ๐
This journey started back in January with a team that had a goal of becoming Champions, & today I watched those guys finish it the right way; together as ONE!! So proud of this team, love these guys, & I appreciate their hard work all year long. 2017 MAC Champions!! Go Rockets!!
Big Time Congrats to my brother
@CBichey
and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on winning the NFC and being Super Bowl Bound!! So happy and excited for him. Proud of you brother!! Love you my man!!
As an athlete learns to put a higher value on their academics, training, eating habits, hydration, recovery, film study, practice habits, etc. they will increase their own overall value, their value to the team, & their performance on the field will be elevated to new levels!!
LOVE my job, my staff, this team, the coaching staff & all of the hard work that is still in front of us. Humbled & Blessed to be a part of this wonderful university & work with these young men. Building a foundation for success & developing high character young men. Rockets ๐
You deserve all of this
@QuinyonMitchell
โฆYou worked daily to be the best version of yourself, to uplift others & to make a lasting impact on anyone you came in contact with. A prime example of humility, loyalty & unwavering commitment to his process, teammates, coaches & Toledo.
Congrats to Toledo Safety
@AndersonTycen
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Tycen earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community.
#TheRocketStandard
Such an awesome experience getting to watch
@QuinyonMitchell
chase his dreams at the NFL Combine. Quinyon had an amazing week & is continuing to show the world what we already knew; he is a great athlete & an elite person!!
We are so proud of him & know he has earned this!! ๐๐
Congrats to Toledo QB
@Dequanfinn5
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Dequan earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work & consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community.
#GoRockets
๐
#BeTheStandard
Congrats to Toledo TE
@Alex_MorganFB
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Alex earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community.
#TheRocketStandard
Brad Bichey is a husband, a father, a brother, a son, etc. who also happens to be a strength coach. My main objective is not to make you a GREAT football player, or increase your max, it is to help you become an ELITE MAN! Reach the PERSON not just the ATHLETE! Be the Standard!!
Proud of my brother
@CBichey
& how he has taken this opportunity & ran with it. Great to see him living out his dreams & impacting the lives of the young men he works with on a daily basis. Itโs more then just sets & reps, itโs about relationships & overall development!!
Week 1 for the 2024
@ToledoFB
๐โs is in the books!! This weekโs Rocket of the Week was CB
@AverySmith2022
, who is continuing to grow as a player, leader & man. This weekโs Newcomer of the Week was OL
@MattHofer5
who has a bright future ahead of him.
Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
Jahneil was truly an all around great person. He was a devoted teammate, friend, son, father & so much more to so many. He cared for everyone, was selfless, & always made you laugh. We will miss him deeply & that big smile, but we will never forget the impact he made on us all!!
Those we love never truly leave us. JD will forever be part of the Rocket Family and his infectious smile will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with him and his family.
#RIPJD
#OneRocket
The DETAILS matter! How you do things matters! How you treat people matters! How you carry yourself matters! How you invest in others matters! Your goals & dreams matter! Your degree matters! Your character matters! YOU & who you become matters! So that is why Iโm so hard on you!
The look you get when you know that Week 6 of the Winter is ending with a โBIGโ Lower Body Day tomorrow!! Release the beast and attack the day....STRAIN!!! Video credit to my man
@StephenEstes23
#GoRockets
Blessed & humbled to be a part of the
@ToledoFB
program & The University of Toledo. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have on a daily basis to help these young men achieve all of their dreams. This is about more than football or sets/reps, this is about shaping lives!! ๐๐
The mission was set in January & it was simpleโฆWIN THE MAC!! So proud of these young men and their resolve. The Road to Detroit is never easy, but they stayed the course & are Champions!!! MISSION COMPLETE!!! ๐๐๐
When you cut corners, for whatever reason, it may feel as though you are AHEAD. However, the only thing that is AHEAD of you will be coming up short of what you wanted when it matters the most! Every rep, every set, every drill, every meeting, every lift, etc!! IT ALL MATTERS!!
Shayna, Jaxson, & I are feeling extremely blessed and excited to bring a beautiful, healthy and precious baby girl into the world. Payeton Kelley Bichey was born at 8:28 this morning,โฆ
Congrats to Toledo DE
@AdrianWoliver
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Adrian earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community.
#CutTheRope
#BeTheStandard
Week 5 for the
@ToledoFB
๐โs is in the books! This weekโs Rocket of the Week is WR
@NJerjuan
, a great leader & model of consistency. This weekโs Newcomer of the Week is WR
@BracefulTashi
, a diligent worker, who continues to develop & make progress.
Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
Excited to OFFICIALLY announce Sam Pittman as our new Head Football Coach. Great days ahead for the Hogs with Sam and Jamie as a part of the Razorback family again!
#OneRazorback
Congratulations to the 2019 Rocket Strongman Champions!! It was a close and hard fought battle, but these guys prevailed!! Appreciate how hard this team has been working this summer as a whole. Have to continue to get better daily. Toledo vs Toledo....Worrier or Warrior!!
Congrats to Toledo Safety
@AndersonTycen
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Tycen earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community.
#CutTheRope
#BeTheStandard
Congrats to Toledo WR
@jalin_cooper
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Jalin earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community.
#CutTheRope
#BeTheStandard
Two ๐ running a sub 4.4 & two ๐ running a sub 4.5 in the 40 yard dash. Five total ๐ hit 20 plus reps on 225, w/ one hitting 30 plus. Five total ๐ jumped 35โ plus on the vertical with the best being 40.5โ & a few more ๐ jumping over 10โ in the broad. So proud of these men!!
Congrats to Toledo LB
@kvng_taexx
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Dyontae earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work & consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community.
#GoRockets
๐
#BeTheStandard
Great TEAM win tonight to finish this unique 2020 season. I canโt express enough on how proud I am of this group of young men & how they handled all the adversity thrown their way this year. Truly blessed, honored, & thankful to be their strength coach. Love my guys!! Rockets ๐
Making a guy stronger, helping him run faster or jump higher is all well & good. Helping him become a great football player & having a chance at the next level is awesome. However, shaping your athletes into being a better person, man, husband, father, etc. is priceless!!
#DoMore
Gonna miss my man Mr. Ron coming in my office every morning at 5:00 A.M. with a smile on his face, & a joke or witty response to make you laugh. Truly appreciate everything Mr. Ron has done for me, my staff, our team, and The University of Toledo. Gonna be hard to replace him!!
A major S/O to Mr. Ron Arnold, Thank you for taking great care of the Rockets for the last 30 years. We wish you all the best and congrats on your retirement. ๐๐พ
#TheBest
Rockets WIN!
Toledo takes down BYU, 28-21!
A huge 4th quarter interception from Kahlil Robinson led to Shakif Seymour's game-winning TD!
#GoRockets
#ThisIsToledo
๐๐
Congrats to Toledo WR
@NJerjuan
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Jerjuan earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work & consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community.
#GoRockets
๐
#BeTheStandard
I am truly โBlessedโ to be in the position I am in on a daily basis. No matter the situation or circumstance around me, I have a tremendous opportunity & responsibility to make an impact in the lives of my athletes. Be different & put others first for without them who are you? ๐
Congrats to Toledo OL
@TannerWigand
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Tanner earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work and consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community.
#GoRockets
๐
#BeTheStandard
Not really interested in all the talking. More concerned with the action. Just show up and attack the hard work with intent, passion and conviction.
Be The STANDARD!! ๐
Week 3 for the 2024
@ToledoFB
๐โs is in the books!! This weekโs Rocket of the Week is LB
@Chris_Dapp05
, a high care guy w/ great work ethic!! This weekโs Newcomer of the Week is CB
@Zeke_119
, who has been making strides daily & is fully invested!!
Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
Well, I guess
@QuinyonMitchell
is as fast as advertised!! ๐๐จโฝ๏ธ๐
I could not be more proud of this young man & all he embodies. Getting to watch him run live at the NFL Combine & chase his dream was an awesome experience. Go Rockets ๐
Week 2 for the 2024
@ToledoFB
๐โs is in the books!! This weekโs Rocket of the Week is OL
@cannon0303
, who is off to a great start this winter!! This weekโs Newcomer of the Week is CB
@AmareGarrett
, a high energy guy, who is eager to get better!!
Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
Week 6 for the 2024
@ToledoFB
๐โs is in the books!! This weekโs Rocket of the Week was QB
@TuckGleason
who is a fierce competitor & diligent worker. This weekโs Newcomer of the Week for the 2nd time was OL
@MattHofer5
who has had a great 1st winter.
Work to Win, EARN IT DAILY!!
Winter 2018 is officially in the books for the Rockets!! Proud of the way these young men have grown both physically & mentally. Excited for Spring Ball and to take the next step. Strain to Finish!! Compete!! Win!!
Congrats to Toledo RB
@koback_22
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Bryant earned this award through his commitment to a high level of hard work & consistency in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom & in the community.
#GoRockets
๐
#BeTheStandard
Thank you
@QuinyonMitchell
, truly appreciate you & glad I could be a part of your process. Watching you over the years grow & develop as a student, athlete & man makes me so proud. I valued our time together, our relationship & know that this is just the beginning for you!! ๐
Throwback, 505 for 5!! If you want to get stronger and developed by the best,
@ToledoFB
is where itโs at!
@CoachBichey
is the goat in all aspects! Developed me from a small freshman into who I am today, in life and in football!
Today marked the end of The Rockets 2019 Winter Program. Very proud of the way our guys attacked the past 7 weeks & have grown both physically & mentally. We are in no way a finished product, but Iโm excited to watch these guys fly around & make plays during spring ball.
#LiftOff
The Rockets were moving pretty well today!! A lot of guys hitting their Personal Best!! Sorry no fancy charts or videos, but in the end itโs all about results. Kudos to the guys for working their tails off and attacking the day!! Go Rockets ๐
Congrats to Toledo OL
@NickRosi73
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Nick earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community.
#TheRocketStandard
Last Night marked the official end of the Rockets 2019 Summer Training Program. Very proud of the work these young men put in over the past few months, but there is more work to be done.โฆ
As the Rockets move forward into week 2 of our Winter Training Cycle, I would like to recognize a few guys for their effort, attitude & toughness last week. Safety Mike Lacey
@Laccey_
, Wide Receiver
@NJerjuan
, & newcomer to the Rocket Family, Quarterback
@AverySmith2022
.
#EAT
๐
Happy Birthday & Congrats to Toledo OL
@MamooPt2
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Cam earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community.
#TheRocketStandard
Blessed to have the opportunity to work with these great young men on a daily basis. Not only do they work their tails off in the weight room & on the field, but they are high character men who excel in the classroom & are active in the community. I am humbled to be a Rocket ๐!!
Week 1 of the Winter Training Program for The 2023 Toledo Rocket Football TEAM is in the books! Very encouraged by the work put in this week, the ambition to take the next step & the steady growth of the brotherhood. Continue to raise the standard & bring others along with you!๐
Congratulations
@QuinyonMitchell
, well deserved & earned!! So awesome to see what high character, relentless work ethic, unwavering commitment & being process driven can lead to. Always stayed true to just being you, Quinyon Mitchell, & never let image come before authenticity!!
Congratulations to all of the Toledo Rockets ๐ who are moving onto the next stage of their careers & lives. Truly appreciate all of you, I am always here for you & I love you guys. Thank you for many great memories & for making me a better Man & Coach!!
Go Rockets ๐
Not just here to check boxes, but rather work daily with passion, purpose & intent to be who we said we would be; individually & collectively as a TEAM!!
Go Rockets ๐
Congrats to Toledo OL
@J_fenn65
for earning this weeks โRocket of the Weekโ Award. Josh earned the most points this week in our Rocket Winter Competition; which is comprised of performance in the classroom, training sessions, and community.
#CutTheRope
#BeTheStandard
Some of the best advice I have ever received: 1st,โcontrol the controllables.โ 2nd,โyou will fail more than you succeed, but always learn from it.โ 3rd,โthere is no such thing as instant gratification or success.โ Lastly, โlet someone else tell you how great you are, just work.โ
Really appreciate Brent Balbinot allowing me the opportunity to talk on how the strength staff, the training staff, the support staff, our coaches & athletes have handled the return to training & football thus far!!
ROCKET LIFTOFF PODCAST
#49
--BRAD BICHEY
The game of Football gives us so much, but we must always remember to give more than we take, and be grateful for all that we have. Proud to be a part of a program that fully understands this, preaches it, and lives it.
#GiveMore
#Rockets
I still remember
@MrToledo01
coming into our program as a quiet, slender built 182 lb. corner/safety. Over the next 5 years he grew into a captain, a leader, a solid 210 lb. safety, a great football player & an even better man! I am proud of you & know this is just the start! ๐
Love these guys more than words can explain. I truly appreciate all they have done, overcome & countless hours of hard work they put in. To our seniors who played their final game in the midnight blue & gold, thank you. I am forever grateful for you & am always here for you! ๐๐