Faithful Coach: Recent Episodes
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Faithful Coach is dedicated to the many Christian men and women coaches who are in the battle every day. The persecution is real and it's going to get worse. We discuss how to navigate coaching in today's world. Join us for encouraging stories and guests.
This episode is a bit different. When we were doing Champions Within Live events on Facebook, we interviewed a young lady named Taylor Dockins. She played for Cal State Fullerton.
Taylor was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. After many years of struggles, procedures and surgeries, she passed away on Sunday June 2, from stage four liver cancer and is now with her Savior.
She was an amazing woman of God who never gave up and was joyful through it all. She always gave God the glory.
This is the interview from Champions Within - This is Taylor Dockins story. God rest her beautiful soul.
Jim Gasso is back for a great discussion with Bob on the lessons God taught him during his first season as Head Coach of the Mid-America Christian University Softball Program.
Jim gives great advice on running a program for the Lord. Grab your pen and take notes.
It is extremely challenging to be a Faithful Coach in today's climate. There are so many distractions and temptations that can and will lead you away from the Lord.
Dot, Bob and Dana share their many years of experience on how to stay biblically grounded and rooted in your faith in a stressful and demanding world
As a coach and a Christian, you will inevitably have to engage in many challenging conversations.
Bob and Dana give tips on how they approach and conduct those oftentimes dreaded exchanges.
Bob talks about the podcast schedule for the next month. Plus some reminders about the world situation and a quick devotional about unhealthy relationships.
In this episode Dot and Bob are joined by Kasey Fagan, Associate Head Coach under Dot at Liberty.
They discuss a great Devotional written by Roger Lipe in the FCA Coaches Bible and how to apply 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to your life and your coaching.
Bob and Dana give a report on the NFCA Coaches Conventionand Dana's details her very eventful drive home.
Dot, Bob and Dana are together again.
In this episode they discuss the upcoming NFCA National Convention.
How coaches can connect at conventions and the resources that are available.
Exit Meetings &
Sanctification.
Bob shares some info he received on likely events to come and Dot takes you through a Biblical Timeline. It's all connected.
Dana Jenkins is back! This one is lighthearted but the message is important. If you want to laugh and learn, this one is for you.
Dot and Bob are joined by Janice Vining. She is the Liberty Softball Team Chaplain.
Dot and Janice share the ways they minister to their athletes, the benefits of a team chaplain and how you can utilize one.
This is a great one for taking notes.
Enjoy!
Dot and Bob are joined by Katelyn Pavey and her dad Eric.
Katelyn was born with one arm but that did not stop her from fulfilling God's plan for her life.
Eric opens up about some past sins and the frustration he felt.
Don't miss this one!
A movie about her story will be out on September 22.
"I Can" is an inspirational feature-length movie based on the true story of Katelyn Pavey, born with one arm, who becomes an All-American athlete playing college softball on a full scholarship.
For more info and to help get the word out about I Can the movie go to icanmovie.info
Bob is back from a break to start Season 3 with a brief update on the Faithful Coach Podcasts and what's going on in the world.
You need to hear this so you can be ready and prepared.
At one point in the episode regarding the petro dollar, Bob says all over the country when he meant to say all over the world
Dot, Dana and Bob discuss the N.I.L. and how it impacts college sports as well as how we as Christian coaches can better understand and handle the implications of it. Plus a few other topics as well.
Listen until the end to hear the Gospel.
Bob is joined by Jim Gasso for another look at the parent/coach/athlete relationship. Jim brings a different perspective to the conversation which is always welcome, especially when it's Biblical.
He has some great advice on how to handle these situations.
Dot, Bob and Dana are back to discuss a very sensitive subject. They dive into the issue of parent overreach in youth athletics and how it is affecting coaches, teams and most of all their children. They give some great advice for coaches, parents and athletes. Don't miss this one!
Bob is back. On this episode he gives a brief overview of the 3D Coach program and what it means to capture the heart of the athlete.
In some spots the audio sounds like it skips. Our apologies. Not sure what happened.
Dot and Bob discuss current events and how things are shaping up. All signs point to the End of Days. It's Biblical.
Bob is joined by Faithful Coach Tony Huff. Tony and his wife Shannon are the Founders of Battle Ready Softball.
Battle Ready Softball is a faith-based, biblically based softball organization that wants to encourage and enable female athletes on and off the field using the Armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-18.
Bob and Tony discuss many topics that are relevant to female athletes and their coaches. Girls today are struggling and many times we don't realize it. Satan is coming after our youth.
Bob talks about the coming storm and a few thoughts on dealing with parents and athletes.
Mike Candrea former Head Coach at the University of Arizona and the United States Olympic Team shares what he has learned through his decades of being a husband, a father and a coach. His faith has played a major role in his life, especially during the difficult times. You'll hear priceless advice from one of the games greatest coaches.
Leah Amico Played for Coach Candrea. Together they won 3 NCAA National Championships, a Pan American Championship and an Olympic Gold Medal. Leah does a great job of interviewing Coach Candrea and sharing some of her experiences as one of his athletes.
Mike Zerbe and Kaci Clark-Zerbe are friends of Dot and Bob. They are the owners of Doonamis Baseball & Softball Training in Tampa. More importantly they are Faithful Coaches that are making a Kingdom difference in the lives of their athletes.
They are being faithful where God has placed them.
Listen in to learn what Dunamis means and why they named their business Doonamis. They share great advice from their years of experience on how to reach your athletes for Christ.
Part ll of the Clif and Meagan White story as told through the eyes of a faithful and loving wife.
Meagan Denny-White shares the story of Clif's fight against a very rare form of cancer, and how their unwavering love for each other, their steadfast hope for a cure and their unshakable faith in God kept them going.
"Fight Like Coach White has been our slogan for our message since day one. It goes for both of us. We are both Coach White. I had to fight with all my might to help Clif fight the Good Fight." - Meagan Denny-White
Grab some tissues.
The Clif and Meagan White story as told through the eyes of a faithful and loving wife.
Meagan Denny-White shares the story of Clif's fight against a very rare form of cancer, and how their unwavering love for each other, their steadfast hope for a cure and their unshakable faith in God kept them going.
"Fight Like Coach White has been our slogan for our message since day one. It goes for both of us. We are both Coach White. I had to fight with all my might to help Clif fight the Good Fight." - Meagan Denny-White
Simply amazing!
We sit down with Patty Gasso; Head Coach of the Six Time National Champions Oklahoma Sooners. A wide range of topics were discussed. All the topics are very relevant for the Faithful Coach of today. It was informative and encouraging.
This audio is from the Faithful Coach Zoom meeting held on January 16th. We hold these zoom meetings once a month. Please forgive us as the audio is not that great.
As the end draws closer and closer, it is imperative that we share our faith with as many people as possible. Jesus said "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)
Bob and Jim discuss how to share your faith as a Christian coach.
Join Bob, Dot and Kasey Fagan discuss the Enneagram; a model of behaviors. It will intrigue you to explore more about yourself and others in order to strengthen relationships and grow to be the best you can be. This podcast will help you create a healthier culture and build a better understanding of you, your coaching staff and your team.
Listen in as Bob and Dana interview Kevin, Kasey, Sami and Haley Fagan. We discuss Jesus, Faith, Life, Coaching and Donkey Girl.
Donkey Girl? We know you're curious!
Bob and Dana are joined by Sarah Roberts. Sarah is amazing to say the least!
She has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years now. She has lived with a coach her entire life. Her dad was a coach and now she is married to a coach.
For the past 18 years, Sarah has served as the team chaplain for Patty Gasso and the Oklahoma softball program.
Through ministry and everyday life, Sarah has extensive first hand experience of what coaches go through and what's it like to be married to a coach.
She gives valuable insight and advice for coaches today. Sarah is one of our favorite people. You will laugh and possible cry during this one.
A healthy and positive team culture is a huge part of creating a winning program. Dot and Bob discuss what team culture looks like along with tips on how to create a healthy culture within your program.
We are joined by Mark Ritchhart. Mark was fired from his head coaching job last year.
He shares some details, opens up about his hurt and tells us how God was faithful through it all. You'll hear how God used the situation to grow Mark in his faith. The good news is, God brought Mark right back into coaching not long after. God is good!
Both Bob and Dana have an extensive background coaching travel ball and college ball. They discuss the state of travel ball and how a Christian coach can navigate these choppy waters and better serve God and their athletes. They hold no punches. Listen to the end to hear how you can join our coaches group Faithful Coach. Do not use the email given in the episode. Our new email is bob@faithfulcoach.com
In this episode Bob is joined by his partner in ministry and brother-in-Christ Jim Gasso. They discuss how to navigate many of the issues facing coaches in today's world.
Listen to the very end for a message to coaches about how to join our group. Do not use the email given in the episode. Our new email is bob@faithfulcoach.com
On this week's episode, Bob Pinto is joined by Dana Jenkins. They discuss being a Christian Coach in today's world. This is the first of many episodes dedicated to Christian Coaches. We recently started a Christian coaches group and to support, encourage, learn from and pray for each other.
Sorry about the clicking sound in the audio. If you are interested in joining our coaches group, listen to the end (after the music) where Bob gives our contact info.
Do not use the email given in the episode. Our new email is bob@faithfulcoach.com