Home Team Sacramento: Recent Episodes
Kevin Bracy, Josh Takimoto
HOME TEAM is a movement of coaches and athletes who understand that we have an opportunity to make a difference in our schools and communities every single day.
We may wear different uniforms, but we are all a part of the HOME TEAM.
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Ashley Serin is the Principal at Roseville High School. She joins the show to talk about her athletic background, her road to becoming a principal, the impact athletics and the community have on each other, the importance of student-athlete leaders on campus, how she maintains a genuine positivity, and much more! Ashley is doing amazing work at Roseville High School and in the community. We are grateful that she is a part of our Home Team!
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Congratulations to the class of 2026! In this episode, some of our previous podcast guests share words of wisdom for all the seniors who have graduated and are looking ahead at this new chapter in their lives.
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Harvey Hargrove is a baseball coach at Consumnes River College and hitting instructor. He returns to the podcast to talk about the art of hitting, the mental approach to the game, advice for young athletes who want to play at the next level, and much more! It's always great talking baseball with Coach Hargrove and we're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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Whether you're winning, losing, leading the pack, or in last place, you should always finish your race. In this episode, Josh talks about Nathan Martin and his dramatic come from behind victory at the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon. It's a great example of how we can't fall victim to the trap that tries to convince us to stop before the finish line. Keep going and don't stop until the game is over.
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In this episode, Josh talks about the 2014 Danish National Chamber Orchestra, that went viral for eating one of the world’s hottest chili peppers before playing the last piece of their performance. On the surface it was a crazy and humorous situation. However, it was also an incredible moment where mental toughness, focus, and preparation helped create a legendary performance.
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In this episode, Josh talks about the Train Station Theory.We are constantly surrounded by people on this journey of life. We are connected to some people for a brief moment on our journey, while others will remain with us until the very end. A lasting impact can be made regardless of how long the season of connection is. Coaches may only be present in the lives oftheir athletes for a few years, but their positive impact can last a lifetime. Make the most of the train ride you’re on with your athletes.
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How often do we take time to show appreciation for the people around us? Are we giving people their flowers while they can still smell them? Think about the coaches, parents, spouses, teachers, trainers, etc. who make a positive impact in your life and let them know that what they do matters. Josh gives a shout out to two coaches who understand what it truly means to be a coach. We are all grateful that both of these men are a part of our Home Team.
- Coach Jerry Feldman 5:10-12:51
- Coach Dana Smith 12:52-18:47
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It is the 100th episode of the Home Team Sacramento Podcast! Our friend Taylor Jacky was kind enough to join us on this one. Taylor is the head coach of Christian Brothers Volleyball and the owner of Mindset Matters Coaching. We talk about her team's recent section title, lessons she learned during the season, the importance of making practice fun again, and much more! Thank you to all of you who continue to support the podcast! I appreciate you and I'm grateful that you're all a part of the Home Team! FOLLOW US AT:Instagram: hometeamsacYouTube: Home Team SacramentoX: hometeamsacFacebook: hometeamsacFacebook Group for Coaches: Home Team#HomeTeamSac
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I’m thankful for everyone who is a partof our Home Team. I hope all of you enjoy some rest, good food, and quality time with family and friends!
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Kenny Hill is a husband, father, counselor, runner, and coach. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, his love of baseball, his most impactful coach as an athlete, best and most challenging part of being a sports parent, and much more! Kenny has a heart for the game, but more importantly he has a passion to impact people. We're thankful he's a part of the Home Team!
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Parents involvement is a huge part of youth sports. Theyvolunteer to coach, they help run snack bars, they cheer from the stands, etc. Parents can help create a positive sportsexperience for their kids and other families. However, sometimes involvement crosses over into overstepping. The cheering in the crowd turns into negative criticism towards coaches, officials, and athletes. How can parents positivelybe involved during games? How does it affect their athlete’s performance? Doessocial media have a negative impact on sports parents too? We talk about all ofthese things and more in this episode!
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Communication is crucial for every coach at any level. Themore clear and authentic the communication, the more potential impact we can have on and off the field. What’s your communication style as a coach? Has it changed or evolved over the years? If you’re a coach, I would love to hear yourthoughts on communication!
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Coaches, athletes, and teams are always looking for competitive advantages. But when we bend the rules or cheat to get an edge, our character becomes compromised. We need to focus on getting better and competing rather than searching for ways to get away with something.
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The end of summer means school is back in session and a new year of prep sports is underway! FOLLOW US AT:
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Kelsey Gustafson is a mental performance coach and owner ofthe Mental Ascend. She joins the show to talk about her athletic background, how she found her passion for the mental game, mental benefits to playing multiple sports, advice for athletes who are going to play at the next level, and much more. Kelsey has so much passion for helping athletes reach their fullpotential. You don’t want to miss this episode!
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Shout out to all the dads on this Father's Day weekend! We appreciate you and we're thankful for your impact on the lives of the student-athletes on our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about how ourparticipation in sports is a lot like shopping at a grocery store.
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Morgan Stuart is former D1 softball player, mentalityauthor, and infield coach. She joins the show to talk about herathletic/coaching background, the mental/emotional challenges she dealt with as an athlete, mental health vs mental toughness, the coach who had the biggestinfluence on her life, managing life and work, and much more! Morgan has incredible insights on competing and more importantly life. You don’t want to miss this episode!
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We’ve got a unique episode this week on the Home Team Sacramento Podcast. A little while ago, Josh had the opportunity to join Coach JT Roberts on the Bout That Life Podcast hosted by Coach Chris Collins. They were kindenough to share the video, so we could post the episode to our platform as well. Both of these men are doing great work in the basketball community and I would highly recommend giving both of them a follow. We’re grateful that these passionate coaches are a part of our Home Team!
Bout That Life Podcast hosted by Chris Collins
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94 Feet with Coach JT
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Daniel Thomas, owner of Dynamic Training, is back for histhird appearance on the Home Team Sacramento Podcast. He joins the show to talk about athletes coming back to visit, what success requires for young athletes, his recent dodgeball tournament, his Del Oro flag football team winning back toback section titles, a training myth that bothers him, and much more! It’s always great to pick Daniel’s brain about sports and life. We’re grateful he’s a part of our Home Team!
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Scott Templeton is the owner of Proform Baseball. He joinsthe show to talk about learning how to connect with different athletes, growth mindset versus fixed mindset, when he fell in love with the art of hitting, learning self-mastery, and much more! Scott has a great perspective on competition, coaching,and life. This is a great episode that you don’t want to miss. We are grateful that Scott is a part of the Home Team!
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Braden Bishop is a former Major League outfielder and the founder of the 4Mom Charity. He joins the show to talk about his athletic journey, transitioning out of baseball, the story behind the 4Mom Charity, the importance of using his platform for something greater than himself, and much more! Braden has an incredible perspective on life and purpose. We're grateful that he's a part of our Home Team!
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JP Dolliver is the head football coach at Cordova High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the legacy of Cordova football, the coaches he enjoys competing against, how character and competition work together, the legacy he wants to leave, and much more! Coach Dolliver is passionate about leading his athletes and impacting the Cordova community. We're grateful he's a part of our Home Team.
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Everyone says they're competitive, but does that apply to every area of our lives? Are we just as competitive in the classroom as we are on the field? Do we push our bodies to the limits in the weight room, but fold when a class is difficult? We should have a competitor's mindset in every arena we step foot in.
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At the end of the day, we all love competing and talking about sports because they are fun. We decided to mix things up a little bit with this episode. Josh is joined by his brother Jordan to draft their fantasy dodgeball teams!
DRAFT GUIDELINES:
-Each team consists of current professional athletes
-Each team has 5 athletes and 1 coach.
-A sport could only be represented by one athlete on the team.
Here are the final teams:
Jordan's Team
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Anthony Edwards
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Ben Shelton
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Paul Skenes
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Justin Jefferson
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Trinity Rodman
Coached by Jim Harbaugh
Josh's Team
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Steph Curry
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Alisson Becker
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Bryce Harper
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Lamar Jackson
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Simone Biles
Coached by Gregg Popovich
Let us know how we did with our draft and tell us who is on your fantasy dodgeball team too!
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We hear the phrase "built different" all the time in sports, but what does that really mean? Is being built different only reserved for those people who possess natural talent, skills, size, and strength? Or is there more to it than that?
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Is it possible to be successful while having very little impact on the lives of your student-athletes? Can you have little success on the scoreboard and still have life-changing impact on those you coach? How powerful does your voice become when you are both successful and impactful?
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Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you take some time this week to show some love and appreciation to all of the people in your life who are making a positive impact. We are thankful that all of you are a part of the Home Team here in Sacramento!
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Why is character development an important of part of coaching student-athletes? How does solid character provide the foundation for future success? How does character keep us on track as we pursue our goals/dreams? Character is everything and sports is a perfect vehicle to teach it.
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The tagline for Home Team Sacramento has always been...We may compete in different uniforms, but we're all a part of the Home Team. But is it really possible to collaborate with competitors? Is it possible to find a balance without watering down competition? How much stronger would our Home Team be if we could find a way to build each other up while also challenging each other through competition? Let us know your thoughts!
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Alex Gomes-Coelho is the head football coach at River Valley High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the challenges of rebuilding a program, coaches who had a major impact on his life, balancing coaching and family life, and much more. Alex's heart and passion for coaching is making a positive difference in the lives of his student-athletes. We're thankful that he's a part of our Home Team.
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Do we compete regardless of the situation, task, challenge, difficulty, etc? Or are we only willing to compete when we're comfortable, enjoy what we're doing, and have something to gain? What kind of competitor are you?
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Jason Hetzler is a teacher, former coach, and current athletic director at Kennedy High School. He joins the podcast to talk about his athletic/coaching background, how he started as an AD, best/most challenging parts of being an AD, his Bills fandom, managing life/work balance, and much more! Jason has a ton of great insight on athletics and how it impacts the lives of student-athletes. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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Why is rest important for us? How do we find the balance between pushing ourselves to our limits and knowing when to rest? Can too much rest become counterproductive? Let us know your thoughts on this episode!
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Everyone wants to achieve greatness, but not everyone is willing to give up the things that may prevent them from getting there. How much are you willing to sacrifice to reach your dream? Or are you willing to sacrifice your dream for other priorities in your life?
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Ryan Stevens is an assistant baseball coach at Jessup University. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, why he coaches at the college level, coaching softball vs baseball, the biggest life lesson he learned from sports, coach that had the biggest impact on his life, and more! Coach Stevens drops a ton of gems in this episode. We're thankful that he is a part of our Home Team.
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Taylor Jacky is a volleyball coach and the owner of Mindset Matters Coaching. She returns to the show to talk all things stress. How does stress affect athletes and coaches? How can they adjust their perspective on stressful situations? What are healthy ways to handle stress? And much more! Coach Taylor Jacky has great insight on the minds and thought process of young athletes, so you don't want to miss this episode. We're thankful she is a part of our Home Team!FOLLOW US AT:Instagram: hometeamsacYouTube: Home Team SacramentoX: hometeamsacFacebook: hometeamsacFacebook Group for Coaches: Home Team#HomeTeamSac
Jessica Burke is a coach, entrepreneur, and former strength and conditioning coach at Penn State. She joins the show to talk about her athletic/coaching background, biggest challenge competing at the D-1 level, her decision to leave Penn State, social media, and much more! Jessica has a tremendous amount of knowledge and insight on the world of athletics and training. We are thankful she was willing to share some of that with our Home Team.
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Things don't always go according to plan in a game or in life. We don't always get the exact thing we wanted or dreamed about. When we come to that point in our journey...are we willing to pivot? Pivoting doesn't mean giving up. It's a redirection of our passion towards something new.
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Shout out to all the sports moms out there who give so much time, energy, support, and love to their athletes and coaches. We appreciate everything you do and we're thankful that you're a part of our Home Team. Happy Mother's Day!
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One of the most difficult and most important lessons we can learn from sports is...life isn't fair. As coaches, we have an opportunity to not only share this life lesson, but also walk our athletes through how to persevere through those unfair moments.
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There are so many people who take time out of their busy lives to make sports happen. When is the last time we stopped to thank all of the hard working people who create environments where we get to coach and compete in the games we love? Let's show some love and appreciation for those around us.
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Cody Norman is a husband, father, and the former varsity girls basketball coach at Laguna Creek High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the moment that could have changed his athletic path, why he decided to stop coaching after winning a section title, his favorite athlete (past and present), and the legacy he wants to leave behind. Coach Norman has dedicated a tremendous amount of time to coaching and helping student athletes. We're thankful that he is a part of our Home Team!
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We hear about pressure all the time in the world of sports. We celebrate those who thrive on the biggest stage and criticize those who seem to shrink when the lights are brightest. None of us can escape pressure, but we can control how we respond to it.
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Fred Bryant is the former basketball coach and current track coach and athletic director at San Juan High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the importance of community involvement, understanding the culture of a school/community, which coach he enjoys competing against, raising the standard for his athletes, and much more. Coach Bryant has a tremendous amount of wisdom and passion and we are thankful that he is a part of our Home Team.
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We all need accountability in our lives, but how many of us our willing to do the work that real accountability requires? Are we holding ourselves accountable for our decisions and actions? Have we surrounded ourselves with people who are willing to hold us accountable? Check out this episode and let us know your thoughts about accountability on and off the field.
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Nanik Tagore is a Dominican University of California basketball player and the host of the True To Life Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, the importance of mental health, the challenges facing student-athletes, the coach that had the biggest impact on his life, the vision behind the True To Life Podcast, and much more! Nanik is leading by example as a student-athlete and creating content to help others in similar situations. We are grateful he's a part or our Home Team.
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Daniel Thomas, owner of Dynamic Training, returns to the show to talk about his new role as a coach for the Del Oro Girls Flag Football team, what he's learned so far, the future of the sport, and how he's managing his busy schedule. We also go on a quick caffeine tangent towards the end. It's a fun episode with some great insight from Coach DT. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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It's been a long time since we've released an episode of the Home Team Sacramento Podcast, but we are finally back! Stay tuned for more episodes and interviews featuring coaches and athletes from different sports and different levels.
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Joe Davidson is a Sacramento Bee Senior Writer. He joins the show to talk about the athletic talent coming out of the Sacramento area, the importance of community involvement, social media issues, some of the best athletes he's covered, and much more! Joe does an incredible job covering prep sports and is one of the most important voices in the area. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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Dano Graves is a former Folsom High School and Cal Poly Quarterback, coach, and mortgage loan consultant. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, what it means to be the quarterback at Folsom, lessons he learned as an athlete that have helped him in his career, the importance of the community that supports a program, the best athlete he ever played with, and much more! Dano has great insight on competition, leadership, and team culture. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team!
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Matt Johnson is the head varsity basketball coach at Sacramento High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, coaching at his alma mater, the importance of community connection, all time favorite basketball player, the legacy he wants to leave, and much more! Coach Johnson has a ton of passion for the game of basketball, but he's even more passionate about helping his athletes become the best versions of themselves. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about appreciating the moment. Many times in life we get so wrapped up in the craziness and stresses of life that we don't take the time to fully enjoy the moment. Years down the road we look back and wish we could get that time back. We've got to try our best to be present in the moment so we can enjoy every minute.
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Harvey Hargrove is a former professional baseball player, coach, and founder of The Seeklot. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, stepping away from the game of baseball, the importance of mentorship, the current state of baseball within the black community, two pitchers he enjoyed competing against, and much more. Coach Harv is passionate about seeing his athletes succeed in every area of life. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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Dana Smith is a teacher, podcaster, PCA Trainer, and Carnegie Middle School Wrestling coach. He makes his second appearance on the show to talk about the power of positive coaching, the benefits when former athletes come back to visit a program, what he would coach if it wasn't wrestling, his new podcast The Positive Sports Report, and much more. It's always a pleasure speaking to Coach Smith about how to make positive coaching a priority. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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Butch Baccala is a former major league scout, owner of Athlete 911 Baseball, and Executive VP of NCS Prospects. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, honest communication with athlete's parents, creating a sense of family within his organization, the book he helped write called The Recruiting Process, players he scouted in the past, and much more. Butch has a wealth of knowledge about the game of baseball and coaching. We're thankful that he's a part of our Home Team.
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Jackson Watt is the head baseball coach at Whitney High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, coaching at his alma mater, the importance of community involvement, coaches who influenced his life, how to move forward after a section title, and much more. Coach Watt is doing a lot of amazing things on and off the field for his athletes and the community. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about the importance of setting the standard as coaches and athletes. How does the standard a coach sets impact the team culture? Difference between someone else's standard and setting your own? Does a coach's standard for their own life impact their athletes? And much more!
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about the influence that coaches and student-athletes have on their campuses and communities. We have an opportunity everyday to have a positive impact on the people and world around us. But at the end of the day it's up to each one of us to decide if we will use our platforms to make our Home Team better.
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Cameron Dobbs is a former volleyball player at the University of Miami, a media personality, and the founder of Play Where Your Feet Are. She joins the show to talk about her athletic background, the mental battle of dealing with a career ending injury, the vision behind Play Where Your Feet Are, her upcoming book, and much more! Cameron is full of life, energy, and passion. We are thankful that she was willing to share her insight and knowledge with our Home Team.
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Taylor Jacky is a volleyball coach at Christian Brothers High School and the owner of Mindset Matters Coaching. She joins the show to talk about her athletic/coaching background, letting go of soccer to pursue volleyball, why she started Mindset Matters Coaching, the biggest challenges facing student-athletes today, and much more! Taylor has an incredible amount of experience and insight to share with young athletes. We are thankful that she is a part of our Home Team!
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Travis Cole is a youth football coach at Capital Christian School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, his experience coaching elementary school kids, the legacy he wants to leave, focusing on development, and much more. Travis is an incredible example of integrity and leadership. We're thankful that he's impacting the lives of young athletes on our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about social media. How does it benefit us? How does it negatively impact us? Has it become too much of a "normal" part of our lives? Social media is an amazing tool that can be used for so many great things. But if we use it recklessly it can cause way more problems for us. Understand your platform and use it wisely.
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Lucas Still is a former baseball player for Christian Brothers High School, Westmont College, and a performance coach at Tread Athletics. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, dealing with a major quad injury, falling in love with the art of pitching, the current MLB pitcher he feels is closest to "perfect" mechanics, the importance of being a leader on campus, and much more. Lucas is doing some amazing work at Tread Athletics, but the example he sets as a leader is even more impressive. We're thankful he's a product of our Home Team.
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Troy Spivey and Vance Charvo are the founders/owners of The Charity Golf Guys. They join the show to talk about their athletic/coaching backgrounds, why they started Charity Golf Guys, the impact a golf tournament can have on a program/organizations fundraising, how to make a golf tournament fun, and much more. These guys are incredibly passionate about seeing people succeed and they have a wealth of knowledge about how to run a successful tourney. We're thankful that they're a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about responding to obstacles and challenges. Does our environment dictate how we respond or does our response change our environment?
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Cici Murray is a Spellman Performance Speed Coach and founder of More Her Speed. She joins the show to talk about her athletic/training background, developing relationships and trust with her athletes, social media, the legacy she wants to leave, and much more. Cici's passion to see her athletes achieve their very best is incredible! Don't miss this episode!
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Nikki B is a former Sacramento State golfer, media personality, podcaster, real estate agent, and mom. She joins the show to talk about her athletic background, how she created her own path, her relationship with social media, the responsibility she feels to be a example to young female athletes, and much more! Nikki is an incredible role model for young athletes of any sport. We're thankful that she is a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about legacy. What kind of legacy do we want to leave? What decisions are we making today to build up our legacy? Is our foundation strong enough to hold the weight of our future legacy? Check out this episode and let us know your thoughts!
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Conor Manning joins the show to talk about criticism vs feedback. What's the difference? How does a coach's feedback affect an athlete on and off the field? How can coaches help their athletes understand their limits? We talk about all of these things and more. Conor shares a ton of great insight on this episode, so you don't want to miss it!
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about how asking for help can help us gain new perspective and improve areas where we may have some weaknesses. He also shares some thoughts on where Home Team is currently and how we need input from all of you to make it the best it possibly can be. What topics do you want to hear about? What guests are you interested in hearing from? What would you like to see from Home Team in the future? We believe that Home Team Sacramento has to be rooted in the community for it to truly thrive. We want to practice what we preach, so we need help from all of you. Send us an email or DM with your thoughts about how we can improve and build up this Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about looking back. How much time do we spend looking back at past failures or success? Do we look back at our past to learn from it or do we look back because we can't let go? Our past experiences can either hinder our future goals or help take us to another level. How will you use your past?
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Nifae Lealao is a former D1 football player and the Director of Student Advancement for the Alliance for Compassion and Education Development. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, coming back to coach at his alma mater, connecting with student-athletes, the legacy he wants to leave, and more. Nifae has an incredible ability to relate to student athletes and make a lasting impact. We're thankful that he is a part of our Home Team.
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Bonita Allen and Wes Archie are softball coaches and the owners of PS33 Academy. They join the show to talk about the start of PS33 Academy, why the softball community is so close, tough conversations with their kids, the value of having former athletes come back to visit the program, and more. Bo and Wes are incredibly passionate and dedicated to seeing their athletes thrive on and off the field. We're thankful that they're a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about how the easy option is alway available to us as we pursue a goal. But is the easy option worth it if it means giving up on the things we're most passionate about? Check out this episode of the podcast and let us know what you think.
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In this episode, Josh and Kevin talk about music and how it connects to the world of athletics. They talk about the songs they would choose for the following categories:
- Song you have to include on a workout playlist
- Song you associate with a sports memory
- Walk up song or entrance song
- Post game celebration song
Let us know what songs you would choose for these categories and share them in the comments below.
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Alex Zavala is the assistant football coach at Yuba College. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, coaching football in France, the impact his dad had on him as a coach, helping athletes stay in the moment, and much more. Coach Zavala has a ton of knowledge and experience to share. We're thankful that he's a part of our Home Team.
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Cody Allen is a former Sacramento State football player, entrepreneur, and host of the Fill the Gap Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, how sports can help develop a positive understanding of masculinity, the importance of competing everyday, why he started the Fill the Gap Podcast, and more. Cody shares a lot of great insight and knowledge in this episode. We're thankful that he's a part of our Home Team.
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Blair Orr is a former division 1 and professional basketball player and founder of Lead Athletic Performance. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, why he chose athletic training over coaching basketball, advice he would give his younger self, his involvement in the Sacramento Athletic Coalition, and more! Blair is incredibly passionate about connecting with athletes and helping them achieve their best performance. We're thankful that he is a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about the idea of leading tribes as a coach. The idea comes from Seth Godin's book Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us. How is a tribe different than a team? Why does a tribe have a longer lasting impact? How tribes can have a impact on and off the field? As always, we would love to hear from your. Please share your thoughts and insight with us on one of our social media platforms. Thank you for the role you play on our Home Team.
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Deb McCollum is a former softball player, coach, and trainer. She joins the podcast to talk about her athletic/coaching background, making the decision to stop coaching, the value of on-campus coaching, and what she wants her legacy to be. Deb is having a tremendous impact on the lives of the students she works with. We're thankful that she's a part of our Home Team!
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Dwight Taylor Sr. is an author, speaker, and communication expert. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, communicating effectively as a coach, connecting with the community as a coach, the importance of intrapersonal communication as a coach, and much more. Dwight is having an incredible impact all over Sacramento and the surrounding areas. We're thankful that he is a part of our Home Team!
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Mieko Mendenhall is the varsity softball coach at River City High School. She joins the show to talk about why she loves coaching, the importance of student athlete leaders on campus, a coach she has a tremendous amount of respect for, and life lessons she's learned from sports. Coach Mendenhall has a tremendous passion to see her athletes and students succeed. We're thankful that she is a part of our Home Team.
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Phil Darke is a soccer coach, CEO of Providence World, and host of the How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, prioritizing character development through sports, lessons from Ted Lasso, why he started his podcast, and much more. We're thankful that Phil is a part of our Home Team.
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Rick Stassi is a strength and conditioning coach. He joins the show to talk about his coaching background, his training methods/philosophy, how athletes respond to his intensity, how the Compex system works, and much more. We're thankful that Rick is a part of our Home Team.
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Jerist Roberts aka Coach JT is the head basketball coach at Kennedy High School and the host of the 94 Feet with Coach JT Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the impact his junior college coach had on his life, the value of being an on campus coach, why he started his podcast, and more! Coach JT has a passion for coaching the game of basketball, but he has an even greater passion for seeing the lives of student athletes changed. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about making excuses, the negative impact they have on our growth, and how it affects our ability to lead effectively. He also shares a lesson about excuses that he learned from one of his high school baseball coaches. Check out this episode and share it with a friend!
Brandon Johnson is a coach, trainer, and the owner of Maintain Fitness. He joins the show to talk about his coaching/training background, the challenges of moving to a new community, his favorite moment when training athletes, and whether or not he will coach football again. Coach Johnson has a tremendous amount of passion for seeing his athletes succeed and we're thankful that he's making a difference in all of their lives.
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Cici Robinson is a former athletic director, basketball coach, and currently a CIF director. She joins the show to talk about her athletic/coaching background, why she decided to become an AD, the influence of student athlete leaders, the importance of being a part of the community you teach/coach, and much more. Coach Robinson has so much experience and knowledge to share about the athletic world. We're grateful that she is a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto and Kevin Bracy talk about Joe Burrow's recent advice that encouraged athletes to "work in silence." They discuss what that means, why it's important, and how you don't have to prove that you're doing the work on social media to be successful.
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Shay Haddow is an speaker, author, podcaster, and founder of Alpha Girl Confidence. She joins the show to talk about her athletic background, what separates a great athlete from the rest, why she started Alpha Girl Confidence, how she handles social media hate, and much more! Shay always shares great insight and we're thankful that she is a part of our Home Team.
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Gabe Lemon is a former defensive back for San Diego State and the owner of G6 Performance Training. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, using his platform to make a difference, how athletics prepared him as a business owner, and much more!
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about the Circle of Safety, which is an idea from the book Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek. What is the circle of safety? How does it apply to a sports team? Why athletes need to take ownership of their role within the circle? How coaches are responsible for the well-being of the circle? Check it out to hear more about the value of the circle of safety.
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Ali Aguilar is a former University of Washington Huskie and member of the 2020 and 2022 USA Softball team. She joins the podcast to talk about her experience at the 2020 Olympics, how she dealt with the pandemic delaying the olympics, what it takes to be great, and handling social media. Ali is an incredible athlete and an even better person. We're grateful that she is a part of our Home Team and excited to watch her compete for USA softball in 2022!
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Casey Taylor is the head football coach at Oak Ridge High School. He joins the show to talk about his coaching background, the importance of on-campus coaches, a coaches connection to student athletes, and much more. Casey has so much valuable experience and insight to share. We're thankful he is a part of our Home Team.
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Ryan Alvarez is a teacher at Elkhorn Elementary School and former Fresno State Football player. He joins the show to talk about his athletic journey, what he enjoys about coaching young athletes, the importance of using sports to teach life, and the importance of student-athlete leaders. This is an incredible episode and we're grateful that Coach Alvarez is a part of our Home Team.
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Dana Smith is a teacher and wrestling coach at Carnegie Middle School, as well as a Positive Coaching Alliance Trainer. He joins the podcast to talk about his coaching background, rebuilding a program after the pandemic, living in the community he coaches, and much more. Coach Smith is an incredible example of someone who leads with passion and character. We're thankful that he's a part of our Home Team.
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In this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about how coaches have the ability to lift their athletes up to provide a greater view of who they are and who they can become. Coaches can't do the work for an athlete, but they can be a positive voice that encourages their athletes to expand their limits on and off the field.
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Jason Tenner is a former professional football player, teacher, and the head football coach at West Park High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, building a program from scratch, the importance of on campus coaches, the legacy he wants to leave, and more! Coach Tenner is a big man with an even bigger heart for impacting the lives of the people around him. Thank you for your investment into the Home Team.
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In this episode of the Home Team Sacramento Podcast, Josh Takimoto and Kevin Bracy talk about success. What does success look like, how to stay hungry while being successful, using fear to drive you to success, and how consistency is key to experiencing success.
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Daniel Thomas is the owner of Dynamic Training. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, how he balances his work life and home life, advice for young athletes who want to play college sports, and much more. Daniel is an incredible example of a coach who leads with character and honor. We are all thankful that he is a part of our Home Team.
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Lauren Johnson is a mental performance coach and speaker. She joins the show to talk about how she got started in mental performance, being a good teammate during difficult moments, a coaches role in an athletes mental development, and much more. Don't miss out on this episode because Lauren drops so much knowledge. If you don't have a page full of notes after this episode then you're not paying attention. We're incredibly thankful that Lauren is a part of our Home Team.
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Kira McKechnie is the head softball coach at Christian Brothers High School. She joins the show to talk about her athletic background, important elements of creating a winning culture, her biggest coaching influence, and much more. Kira is an incredible example of character and uses her platform to make a difference in the lives of young people. We're grateful that she is a part of our home team. #hometeamsac
Michelle Dapper is a Sports Anchor and Reporter for KCRA 3. She joins the show to talk about her sports/journalism background, her coverage of the Let Them Play CA movement, local professional athletes showing love to their home town, and much more. The love Michelle has for the local sports community here in Sacramento cannot be denied. We're all thankful that she is part of our Home Team.
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Chris Horner is the head football coach at Casa Roble High School. He joins the show to talk about how he got started in coaching, the impact that student athlete leaders can have on their campuses, and how he balances coaching with family life. To say he is passionate about what he does would be a massive understatement. Tune in to hear what Coach Horner is all about!
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Mary Jo Truesdale, head coach of Sheldon Softball, joins the show to talk about her coaching background, the most important skill a coach should develop, how her team gives back to the community, and more! Coach Truesdale has a tremendous amount of experience and wisdom. Tune in to learn from a legend.
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Welcome to the HOME TEAM Podcast!
HOME TEAM is a movement of coaches and athletes who understand that we have an opportunity to make a difference in our schools and communities every single day.
We may wear different uniforms, but we are all a part of the HOME TEAM.
Josh Takimoto and Kevin Bracy talk about how Home Team started and the heart behind it. They also share some thoughts about what you can expect from the podcast and future plans for Home Team.