FSU COACH Live: Interviews with Coaches and Sports Professionals: Recent Episodes
Timothy Baghurst
FSU COACH Live provides interviews with guests from around the sports world with the primary goal of learning from their knowledge and experiences. While specializing in the coaching profession, guests include professional, collegiate, and amateur coaches, athletic directors, scouts, performance coaches, team owners, sport psychologists, and other professionals across sports. Interviews are conducted weekly.
James shares his coaching journey and discusses a number of coaching and coach development topics. He discusses the standards of coaching education, why coaches aren't being paid more, how coach education can improve, the value of self-observation, and offers advice for others.
Rob Herringer, Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches, shares his journey and discusses various topics such as youth coaching, why coaches don't seek professional development, the need for professionalism in coaching, what training coaches lack the most, and advice for coaches.
Coach Cam shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics, including his "why," coaching college vs high school, coach salaries in FL, what can be done about coach salaries, high school name, image, and likeness, why he's enrolling in the FSU COACH Master's in Athletic Coaching, and offers advice for other coaches.
Mark shares his journey into coach development, followed by discussions about the needs of coaches. The conversation covers various coaching topics that largely hinge on the need for coaches to be reflective, continual learners, and willing to challenge themselves.
Stuart covers several topics associated with coaching, explaining some of the various coaching theories he adopts, how he applies them in coaching, issues in coaching and coach education, being an effective coach, and offers advice for coaches.
Coach Mark Price shares his coaching journey before discussing how he built up his pickleball coaching business. He shares what he does to enhance his social media presence, discusses the challenges of coaching for long hours each day, how he differentiates his coaching based on his clients' needs, and explains the challenges of working for oneself.
Ryan shares his journey from professional MMA fighter to coach. He discusses some of the challenges of making that transition, how he developed a successful program, building trust with his athletes, the struggles of making weight, and offers advice to other coaches.
Valerie shares her experiences as a county athletic director, covering a variety of topics but discussing high school NIL, coach pay, coach turnover, and coach education and development in detail.
Rick shares his coaching journey before discussing his roles and responsibilities as an associate head coach. He discusses how he recruits athletes, the values he looks for in athletes, the benefits of coaching youth swimmers, and offers advice for other coaches.
Coach Aaron discusses the arduous journey required to become a strength and conditioning coach and explains the highs and lows of the position. He explains the realities that accompany the long hours and entry level salaries. But he also explains his why and what motivates him to pursue this career.
Bryan discusses his coaching journey and explains some of the similarities and differences between coaching at higher and lower levels of the college system. He explains what his role as director of recruiting for club volleyball is and how he assists in finding realistic opportunities for high school players looking to play at the collegiate level. He discusses the emphasis on more training and better options for athletes and how parents have pushed this agenda. Finally, he offers advice for other coaches based on his own experiences.
Dawn shares her coaching journey and details how she navigated the challenges of moving from an assistant to head coach early in her career. She explains how she supports her athletes, the challenges of her job, how she works with exercise science professionals to monitor the health and well-being of her athletes, and offers advice to other coaches.
High school strength and conditioning coach Emmanuel Diaz shares his experiences training adolescent athletes at a private school. He explains how he uses periodization, remains flexible in his training, gets buy in from coaches, and offers advice to others seeking to follow a similar career path.
John and Tom share their backgrounds and discuss how they've been developing training programs (www.kinetex.co) to support athletes, particularly those who are throwers. They discuss their experienced being and working with elite level athletes, juggling multiple responsibilities, and how virtual training helps to support athletes who may not be able to attend or afford in person training.
Dave Mullins shares his journey from collegiate tennis player, pro player, assistant coach, head coach, and then administrator. He shares a wealth of knowledge including some of the realities of being a division one head coach.
High school coach Tim Gutierrez discusses the realities of coaching in high school along with some of the hot topics associated with coaching.
Danielle shares her experiences as a collegiate and professional tennis player before discussing her role as a D1 head coach. She explores the importance of coach education and explains how she has developed her experiences into private performance coaching.
LPRT Commissioner TJ Baumbaugh shares her experiences in the sport of racquetball, including topics such as: roles and responsibilities, fundraising and finances, comparisons to male sports, sponsorships, coaches in the sport, and growing the tour.
John shares his coaching and athletic director journey and discusses a variety of relevant and hot topics in sports and coaching, particularly within public schools. These include: coach pay and certification, officials, challenges of athletic directors, club sports, and the structure of sports in school systems.
Emily shares her athletic and coaching journey and discusses some of the key similarities and differences between coaching and playing soccer in the United States and England. She discusses how she built her coaching business and some of the processes that help her grow her product. Last, she offers advice for others looking to emulate her business and succeed in coaching.
Gunnar shares his coaching journey and touches on a variety of topics including: being a coach with little playing experience, difference between being a high school vs collegiate coach, what it's like to be a volunteer coach, advice for other coaches, and what he learned in the FSU COACH Master's program.
Chelsea discusses a variety of diving related topics including: increasing the marketing and visibility of the sport, NIL, challenges of being a diving coach and athlete, attributes of an ideal diver, the role of judges and judging bias, and advice for coaches in the sport.
Nick shares his journey and discusses some of the similarities and differences between sports in the US and an international school. He explains how coaches are hired, how competitions are organized, and some of the challenges and opportunities associated with international school sports. He also discusses the Globetrottin' AD, a platform for ADs and coaches to network globally.
Zach shares his AD journey and discusses some of the challenges and successes associated with being an AD of a private Christian school. Topics include but are not limited to: professional development of coaches, coach pay, roles and responsibilities of an AD, marketing and promotion, and advice for others.
Dr. Ashmore shares her expertise as an entrepreneur within the physical therapy, athletic training, and strength and conditioning space. She explains what she does and how she developed her business. In addition, she discusses the many challenges and pitfalls that a personal business owner might face working in the sports world.
Dan shares his experiences as a coach and then athletic director, discussing a variety of topics including, but not limited to: building a culture, development of coaches, hiring and firing, working with parents, mental health and wellness, and similarities and differences between public and private schools.
Mark shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics including, but not limited to: coaching at a private, religious institution, challenges with recruiting, handling situations that might conflict with the philosophy of a religious institution, stress and burnout, and advice for coaches.
Coach Voyt shares a little about his coaching journey before discussing a variety of topics associated with European football including: training methodologies, challenges of a smaller sport, hiring and firing, expectations of success, and things he's learned along the way. He also discusses his job as a tackle analyst and what that entails.
Vickie shares he coaching journey and discusses some of her roles and responsibilities. She explains the recruiting process in a private Christian college where there are no scholarships, discusses what she's learned over time, the challenges of juggling many responsibilities, how she views winning and losing and several other topics.
AD Doug Palmer shares his journey from the mainland US to Guam and discusses a variety of topics including, but not limited to: differences in athletic competition to the mainland, challenges in recruiting and fundraising, navigating differences in culture and perspectives about sport, challenges of being an AD, and coach education and development in Guam.
David shares his coaching journey and shares his experiences along the way. He discusses coach education, things he wish he'd told his younger self, how he hired and fired, stress and burnout, and many other topics.
Derrick shares his journey before discussing a variety of topics including: burnout, over training, sport specialization, helping athletes rehab correctly, common injuries, injuries in master's athletes, and working with coaches and parents.
Ashlee shares her journey from athlete to coach to president of a national organization. She discusses some of the challenges associated with her role, her thoughts on how UCC fits within the larger structure of soccer in the US, the challenges facing coaches today, the need to be athlete-centric coaches, how sports organizations can support coach development, and advice for coaches.
Danny shares his coaching journey and discusses some of the challenges he's experienced in coaching. He details the changes in the coaching profession over his career, and explains how athletes are using technology to benefit themselves but not the team. He explains how he manages his many responsibilities and offers advice for other coaches.
Mark shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics including: building a business and brand, creating a coaching certification, experiences as a coach, whether a coach should have professional playing experience, stress and burnout, and advice for coaches.
Calyn shares her coaching journey, discussing the similarities and differences of coaching high school and college. She explains how a private Christian university operates differently to a public institution with respect to recruiting and scholarships. She shares some of the challenges of balancing work and family, what she's learned along the way, and offers advice for other coaches.
Ben shares his coaching journey, highlighting the challenges associated with going from the bottom to becoming head coach. He discusses recruiting, differences between Division I and Division II, controlling athletes' egos, and advice for coaches from his own experiences.
Clayton shares his experiences and what he learned as an athletic director before his current role as executive director. Among other topics, he discusses the qualities and characteristics he has observed among the best assistant coaches in high school football in the country, offering advice for other assistant coaches seeking to improve.
Coach Weiss discusses a variety of challenges associated with being a head coach of a NAIA college, including recruiting, juggling multiple responsibilities, managing a large team, staying relevant in a less visible sport, and handling the stress of multiple responsibilities.
AD Jen Brooks shares her experiences from almost 30 years at a private school for girls. She discusses the joys and challenges of her job, and what it's like being the only female AD in a meeting. She explains how she find and trains her coaches and what she does to "get away" from a job that can be all-consuming. Last, she offers advice for others in the sports professions.
Jacob shares his coaching career and discusses a variety of topics including: why we coach, empowering athletes, coaching a female sports, fundraising, and advice for coaches.
Chris shares his coaching journey and how he built an international rowing program from scratch. He explains how he recruited and developed rowers. He discusses some of the challenges he faced as a coach and what coaches need to know to be successful.
Marty discusses her coaching journey and explains some of the intricacies of coaching triathlon. She explains the coaching certification process, how she operates as an independent coach, and ways she helps her athletes improve.
Omar shares his international journey of playing and coaching soccer. In particular, he discusses the unique position of goalkeeping, and how he helps keepers overcome the very public experience of making a mistake. He shares specific strategies for motivating and inspiring his athletes, and offers advice for other coaches.
Rob shares his coaching journey and discusses his experiences as a volunteer, assistant, and head coach. He discusses the most difficult parts of his job, what he learned from getting fired, how he's helping the next generation of graduate assistants, and offers advice for current and future coaches.
Scott shares his career journey and explains why he left a full time AD position to begin his own business. He shares some of the processes and challenges of starting a company and how he has developed it into revenue generating. He shares some of the ways he promotes his business along with some of the lessons he's learned along the way. Last, he shares some specific advice for coaches.
Sudsy discusses his athletic career, his transition into coaching, and what he's learned along the way. He explains how he has built his coaching business within a niche sport and offers advice for others looking to become or improve as coaches.
Mike Mellinger shares his experiences working with the military and others as it pertains to high performance. He discusses some of the challenges experiences by those in high performance, such as the military and high level athletes, and discusses ways in which they can improve. Organizational leadership, including coaches, and their support of psychological skills is also discussed. "The opinions are assertions herein are that of the private views of the speaker and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of any organizations mentioned during this interview."
Gunnar shares his coaching journey and discusses some of the challenges of coaching a team struggling to win. He shares some of his coaching philosophy, how he works with parents, and what advice he has for other coaches or those looking to become coaches.
Shamaree shares his journey and offers insight into the needs of today's collegiate student-athletes. He discusses the challenges of coaching in college and how the ACC is developing a method for supporting the well-being of coaches as well as student-athletes.
Doug shares his background in teaching and education and how it applied it to coaching. He discusses how coaches can better develop athlete memory and learning, how practices need to be run, and how feedback should be delivered. He also discusses how a coach's ego can affect practices and performance.
Dr. Chris Hobbs shares his experiences as a high school athletic director, and discusses the challenges that come with the position. He offers suggestions to help spotlight smaller teams within a larger program and how he supports coaches even when things are not going well. He gives fundraising suggestions and finished by offering his leadership philosophy CASA, which he explains in detail.
Wayne shares his experiences working in professional and youth sports and discusses a variety of topics including: sport specialization and long-term athlete development (LTAD), sport injuries, over training and burnout, coaching education and development, parents, and other topics within youth sports.
Kathy shares her coaching and administrative journey, describing what she now does as the Executive Director of the AVCA. She discusses the challenges for volleyball during COVID, how the organization manages different volleyball groups and levels, coach education and development, and advice she has for coaches.
Faculty Athlete Representative (FAR) discusses her role along with a variety of topics such as: NCAA, faculty-athlete relationships, eligibility, academic advising, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), and many other topics.
Beth shares her coaching journey and discusses some of the challenges associated with building a program. She explains how she motivates outstanding athletes and corrects or drops struggling players from her program. She explains how she hires and fires assistant coaches, how she recruits, and offers advice for others in the coaching profession.
Yasar shares his coaching journey and discusses topics such as coaching without elite playing experience, how coach developers can train coaches without elite coaching experience, the importance of coaching philosophies, and how the Coaches Network was developed and what it does.
Ed shares his coaching journey and offers advice for those entering the profession or seeking to improve. He discusses the importance of personal health, stress, burnout, selecting assistance, getting star athletes to play together, the importance of staying current, in addition to many other topics.
Coach P. shares her coaching journey, discussing some of the challenges and successes she experienced along the way. She covers topics such as recruiting, hiring assistants, building a program, dealing with high expectations, the work-life balance, stress and burnout, mental health and well-being, and offers advice for others in the coaching profession.
Nick shares his coaching journey, and discusses how he built a track and field program from scratch. He talks about coaching disciplines he never competed in, how he choose his assistants, how he recruits, his day-to-day responsibilities, managing time and stress, and several other topics.
Will shares his coaching and sports administration history before becoming the Director of Player Development for FSU's women's basketball program. He discusses his roles, including analytics, fundraising, developing player life skills, and providing assistance with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for student-athletes.
Dean shares his athletic and coaching journey, and discusses a variety of topics including: specialization in youth sports, club soccer in America, importance of making sports fun, challenges of being a coach, youth development, coaching education and development, and advice for other coaches.
In this wide ranging interview, Saul shares his experiences working in elite level sports, including professional soccer, rugby, and Olympic athletes. He shares his views of:
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the sports medicine profession
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drug use in sports
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the overly frequent prescription of surgeries as a treatment
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how shoes affect gait and injuries
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the importance of nutrition and sleep
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athlete depression and mental health
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politics in sports
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other topics.
Saul also explains how those working in sports may place winning and short-term goals above the athlete's long-term health and well-being.
Former coach and now coach/athlete developer Molly Grisham discusses a wide range of topics including: why she left collegiate coaching, starting a business, leadership in sports, supporting athletes and coaches, development teamwork, the role of captains, and why coaches need a support system.
Mike discusses his diverse strength and conditioning journey across many sports, including professional soccer and international rugby, sharing what he's learned along the way. Topics include S&C salaries, standing on principles, moving positions, professional development, and working with varying athletes and ages.
Nathan shares his educational and experiential journey to get to his current position. He shares his thoughts on strength and conditioning for youth, what his day-to-day job is like, some of the challenges he faces, and offers advice for others in strength and conditioning.
Nick shares his educational and professional coaching journey, and discusses topics such including: challenges of owning your own company, certifications in strength and conditioning, sleep research, and advice for other coaches.
Elisabeth shares her unique coaching journey, and discusses her experiences in talent development for weightlifting. She shares some of the challenges faced when teaching youth to weight lift, how she deals with social media criticism that comes from teaching weightlifting to youth, and offers advice to those seeking to become coaches or improve as coaches.
Harry shares his many experiences coaching soccer across the world, detailing some of the challenges and successes associated with the job. He discusses how important it is that coaches get trained on the many responsibilities beyond actual coaching, such as leadership and politics. He also answers several viewer questions, including whether he has a coaching philosophy and how he does (or does not) choose a captain.
Chris shares his coaching journey and discusses his roles and responsibilities as a scout. He shares some of the challenges of being a coach and scout, and offers insight into what he looks for when scouting talent. Dealing with stress is also discussed, along with his more recent role of overseeing multiple baseball teams in a non-profit organization. Last, he offers advice for those coaching or looking to get into coaching.
Chris McKnight was an Associate Scout for the Baltimore Orioles organization from 2015-2018 and for the Philadelphia Phillies organization from 2008-2015. Chris is also a former 20 year NCAA Collegiate Coach at Frostburg State University and Dowling College. He led FSU to its first NCAA Regional Championship win in the history of the University and set another school record with back-to-back NCAA Regional appearances. During a 4-year span from 2004 to 2007- McKnight’s players set 29 Top Ten Single season offensive records, 16 Top Ten single-season pitching records, 58 Top Ten Career offensive records, and 15 Top Ten Career Pitching records.
Lindsay shares her athletic journey, having begun rowing as a junior in college, to eventually winning a gold medal in the Olympics. She discusses a variety of coaching topics and provides advice for those interested in becoming coaches or improving their craft.
In this interview, Graham shares his unique journey to his role with the AIS, and discusses some of the decision making he had to make in achieving this position. He discusses how he supports coaches and sports in achieving elite performance, and shares what advice he has for those looking to improve as coaches.
In this interview, Jason shares about his extensive coaching career, and discusses a variety of topics including: coaching differently, achieving success in unlikely places, developing relationships with athletes, managing personal stress and well-being, using social media as coaches, networking and hiring practices, and several other topics.
In this interview, Mark shares his coaching journey, discusses how he recruits athletes, how he motivates all athletes on a team, strategies he uses to make the best hire, and the top three challenges he thinks coaches experience.
In this interview, Jessica shares how she transitioned from athlete to working professional to sports performance professional. She explains some of the challenges associated with her position, how she recruits and runs her business. She shares the most common needs in athletes she experiences and how important it is to train mental as well as physical processes.
In this interview, Brooke shares her experiences playing professional basketball and the challenges of playing abroad. She discusses how she recruits, motivating players who may not be starters, how data analytics should be balanced against coach perceptions, and what advice she has for those looking to improve as coaches or get into the profession.
In this interview, Courtney shares her playing experiences before discussing what it has been like to coach a girl's high school team and now a boy's high school team. She explains how she turned around a losing program, how she balances job, family, and coaching, and offers advice for those in coaching from her own experiences.
In this interview, Paul shares his experiences working with athletes and coaches, particularly in the area of resilience. He discusses the six components of resilience, some strategies in how he develops it, discusses team vs individuals, and also provides some advice for coaches on this topic.
Kenny shares his coaching journey, discussing the differences between coaching college and high school. He discusses how he coaches athletes, works with parents, recruits athletes from other sports, and provides advice for those pursuing or looking to advance their careers in sports.
In this interview, Jake shares his sports administration experiences, discussing some of the roles and responsibilities he has, challenges he experiences, and offers advice for coaches and others in sports.
Christian shares his coaching journey, discusses differences coaching at the 4 year college vs community college, shares some examples of how he raises funds for his programs, discusses 8 pillars of coaching (why 4 are not enough), and offers advice to other coaches.
In this interview, Gary Reinl discusses the history of the R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment method and explains why it's not just wrong, but delays recovery. Is all icing, such as cryotherapy and ice baths, bad? Well, he discusses this too along with what coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists should be recommending and doing instead of the traditional R.I.C.E. method of recovery.
Megan shares her journey from being an athlete and coach to becoming a FSU COACH faculty member. She discusses her work with the mental performance of officials, athletes, and coaches. We also discuss coaching education and development, including why sports administrators should consider the training, why coaches do/do not receive training, and why coaches should evaluate themselves and be evaluated by others.
Steve shares his experiences as a long-time coach at one institution. He discusses recruiting, working with the athletic department, how he divides scholarships, challenges for coaches, building teamwork, handling stress and burnout, and offers advice for those in the coaching profession.
Don shares his basketball coaching journey, from taking over a high school program that was 0-36 the year before, to coaching internationally for USA Basketball. He discusses a variety of coaching topics such as communication, teamwork, parents, culture, pressure, and plenty of advice for coaches of any sport and at any level.
P.J. Gibbs discusses his coaching journey, detailing some of the highs and lows of his position. He discusses his role with USA Football, talks about some of the coaching challenges, why he coaches, and what he's learned along the way.
Wyn shares her experiences as an owner for a professional women's tackle football team as well the roles and responsibilities it comes with. She discusses some of the challenges and rewards of the position and what she's doing to build the team's visibility and brand. She discusses coaching and fundraising in addition to other topics. Last, she talks about her role in the Women's Football Alliance and what is being done to build women's tackle football across the country.
Coak shares his almost 40 years of coaching experience at one university, discussing recruiting, working with challenging athletes, longevity in coaching, coach stress and burnout, in addition to several other topics.
Matthew shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics associated with high performance including emotional control, injury, athlete development, coach development, and leadership.
Lo Locust shares her coaching journey detailing how she got to her current position in the National Football League. She discusses coaching as a woman in a male prevalent sport, her day-to-day responsibilities, and some of the challenges of being a football coach. She discusses how she tries to balance a hectic in-season schedule to avoid the potential of stress and burnout. Last, she provides a wealth of advice for coaches looking to get into the coaching profession or improve their current coaching experiences.
TJ shares his journey and discusses how lacrosse is developing the sport worldwide. Special attention is given to sport specialization and long-term athlete development (LTAD) and the athlete development model (ADM). TJ also discusses the challenges of providing coach development and education globally.
Coach Bowman shares his experiences coaching club, collegiate, and Olympic swimming. He discusses goal setting and how he sets goals with his athletes. He analyzes the differences between being a collegiate head coach and a head coach at the Olympics. He provides advice for growing a sport and for those coaches looking to improve.
Christine shares her experiences in coaching education and development, sharing how the USOPC assists coaches with best practices and knowledge. We also discuss the new Athlete Development Model and what the future of coach education might look like.
Nataniel shares his experience working with international and professional basketball players. He discusses the day-to-day responsibilities of his job, periodization, strength and conditioning for basketball, the challenges of his position, and advice for others.
Tim shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics including: coaching differences in Ireland basketball compared to the United States, coaching philosophies, mentoring and mentorship, club vs high school sports, coaching at different age levels, and advice for coaches.
Amber shares he coaching journey, discussing her roles and responsibilities, her dissertation about the challenges of being a female coach, recruiting, dealing with tough ethical decisions, and provides advice for other coaches.
Chris shares his experiences as an athlete and coach, detailing some of the challenges of moving to the United States. He discusses his current roles and responsibilities, coaching and recruiting international athletes, the joys and challenges of his job, and offers advice for other coaches.
Travis shares his athletic and coaching journey, detailing the challenges of coming to the United States as an international athlete, his experiences playing baseball, moving into coaching, and what he's learned along the way. He discusses recruiting athletes, how he works with his head coach, and advice he has for others in the coaching profession.
Shelton shares his journey and discusses coaching and coach development in Florida. He shares advice for coaches and the challenges school coaches currently face.
Megan shares her story and discusses the challenges experienced by women coaches, how her organization helps, and advice for those looking to become coaches or advance in the profession.
Jeanne-Marie shares her wrestling journey, discusses her dual roles as an administrator and coach, how she and her organization are developing wrestling in South Africa and specifically women wrestlers, some of the challenges she has overcome, and provides advice for other coaches.
Charlie shares his athletic and coaching journey, detailing what he's learned along the way and advice for those looking to enter and advance in the coaching profession. He discusses how his faith influenced his career, why he took a high school coaching position, how he selects assistant coaches, and how he juggles coaching, family, and his speaking engagements.
Chris shares his journey to a variety of sports administration roles, detailing some of the challenges associated with each. He discusses the logic behind moving positions and what he's learned along the way, through the good times and the bad. He expands on what it's like to be a high school athletic director and what advice he has for coaches and sports professionals with respect to leveraging sport media effectively.
Jon shares his experiences coaching winter sports across a variety of levels including Olympic athletes. He discusses his roles and responsibilities and the challenges of his position and how he juggles the challenge of being a private coach who must be paid against coaching someone who doesn't fit within his philosophy. He discusses ways in which he avoids burnout and provides advice for other sport coaches.
Anne shares her journey in tennis and coaching education and discusses her experiences developing coaching education programs across community tennis. Sport specialization, coach development, and ways to keep a sport interesting and relevant are also topics covered.
Jacobe shares his background and the challenges he experienced as he transitioned from high school, to JUCO, to college. He discusses the challenges of being a wrestler, how he handled losses, training under a highly successful coach and former athlete, how he handled dieting, training, and injuries. Last, he discusses the transition into MMA and his future goals.
In this interview, Greg shares his journey to head coach, how he recruits, developing an equestrian program, how he markets and promotes, developing connections with his athletes, and advice for others in the coaching profession.
Kyle shares his coaching journey to head coach, detailing some of the challenges of being a head coach, what he's learned along the way, how he recruits athletes and decides scholarships, how coaching women can be different to coaching men, how he motivates athletes, and what advice he has for those seeking to advance in the profession.
Jason discusses his journey into sports and management, discusses his roles and responsibilities, hiring/firing practices, importance of community development, what his day looks like, and advice for others looking to get into sports administration.
Michael shares his playing and coaching journey, detailing some of the challenges coming from Germany to play in the U.S., his coaching philosophy, thoughts on sport specialization, working with parents, balancing winning against player development, and advice for other coaches.
Micah explains the roles and responsibilities of his job, how he develops periodized plans for each athlete, how he motivates and instructs, the rationale for strength and conditioning in schools, and advice for others looking to improve or enter the profession.
Drew shares his journey to becoming the Director of Athletes. He details his leadership philosophy, some of his roles and responsibilities, what he looks for when hiring a coach, the challenges of firing a coach, how he evaluates his coaches, and advice he has for others looking to move up in the sports professions.
Sergio details his basketball playing and coaching history. He discusses his coaching philosophy, how he adjusts to different international cultures, how he gets to know his players, his perspectives on the pressures of a high profile position, getting players to work together toward the same goal, dealing with criticism, how he reflects and improves, and provides advice for coaches.
Nick shares his coaching journey, what he's learned along the way, and discusses the contents of his new book, The Language of Coaching, which details specific strategies for ensuring coaches are effective in their skill instruction.
A discussion by sports professionals about how COVID 19 has impacted their lives in positive ways and what they've learned during this unusual crisis.
In this interview, Carlos discusses his path to his current position, what his roles and responsibilities are, the challenges and successes he's experienced, and what advice he has for others seeking to work in football and sports.
In this interview, Miriam shares her experiences as a first year college coach. Topics include moving from the high school to the college level, developing a team culture, recruiting, coaching philosophies, having a losing season, the joys and challenges of coaching, enforcing discipline, stress and burnout, and advice for other coaches looking to improve.
In this interview, Shawn explains how he got into ninja and how he started his coaching business. He describes his experiences as an athlete and coach and how he trains youth and elite level ninja warriors. Shawn also discusses sport specialization, dealing with the pressures of a one-time performance, and provides his suggestions for coaches looking to improve their skills and/or start their own coaching business.
In this interview, Cheryl discusses her journey from McDonalds to racquetball, and how she moved into her many leadership positions within the sport. She discusses her roles and responsibilities as Team Leader for the junior and national teams, detailing how she works with coaches, parents, athletes, and fans. Last, she discusses her former role as USAR president, now as a board member, and how she addresses the criticism that comes with having a prominent leadership role in racquetball.
In this interview, Jay Hernandez tells his story of becoming a coach in the NBA, his daily responsibilities, challenges he faces, what he's learned along the way, and advice he has for others looking to become professional basketball coaches.
In this interview, Rocco discusses the ups and downs of being a professional ice hockey player, the challenges of being promoted and demoted from teams, how he likes to be coached, dealing with injuries, the importance of a positive mindset, and how he stays focused during games.
In this interview, Donnie shares his experiences as an assistant and head collegiate basketball coach and a NBA scout. He discusses leadership philosophies, recruiting methods, overcoming difficult experiences, and what steps he takes to change the culture of a program.
In this interview, Jen shares her coaching journey, detailing the challenges associated with the position, recruiting strategies, coaching philosophy, pairing doubles teams, marketing her program, and advice for others looking to improve their coaching skill set.
In this interview, Peter McGahey discusses his experiences coaching club and collegiate soccer, challenges associated with moving jobs, juggling job and family, the realities of coaching, and what strategies he uses to change the culture in a team.
In this interview, Al shares his career experiences, offering insight into how Cirque du Soleil performers are trained, where they are recruited from, similarities between Cirque and professional sports teams, some of the challenges he faces, and advice for others looking to become coaches.
In this interview, Buster shares his experiences coaching with Bobby Bowden and experiences in the army. In addition, he discusses the challenges and lessons from his many years in leadership, dealing with the pressure, how he made important decisions, and how he changed the culture of a program/organization/environment.
In this interview, Heath shares his coaching experiences, what he learned along the way, working with athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and parents, the importance of developing, articulating, and living out values, and advice for coaches and sports professionals.
In this video, Chris Yates shares his journalism experiences and provides best practices for coaches, athletes, and others in sports who are looking to build their social media image or improve their interactions with reporters and the media.
In this interview, Brooke Niles shares her experiences as a professional player before transitioning into full time coaching. She shares some of the challenges associated with the job, how she mediates stress, recruiting methods, and advice she has for those looking to become or advance their careers as coaches.
In this interview, Anthony Morando discusses his experiences training ice hockey players, youth athletes, how he differentiates weight training for different sports and ages, and what strategies he's used to help develop relationships with them.
In this live interview, Josh Storms talks about his career path, what he's learned along the way, how he trains different positions in football, how he periodizes performance, juggling job and life, and offers advice for those wanting to get into or progress in the field of s&c.
In this interview, Dr. Reynaud discusses her experiences as a long-time NCAA volleyball coach, recruiting advice, coaching tips, managing stress and burnout, the importance of mentorship, and her experiences as the Chair of the Board of Directors for USA Volleyball.
In this interview, Celia Slater discusses her coaching and coach development background, why she started True North Sports, what ways coaches can and should be improving, and how important it is to continue their education and development.
In this interview, Vanessa Fuchs discusses her career, how she manages teams and coaches, what she looks for when hiring coaches, advice for those in sports roles, women in sports, what she does for fun, and challenges she's experienced.
In this interview, Shaun Caven shares his experiences as a coach, what he's learned, differences in coaching Paralympic sports, his coaching style, what his typical day looks like, and suggestions for others interested in working in Paralympic sports.
In this interview, AD Tyrone McGriff talks about his career thus far, what he's learned along the way, some of the successes and challenges, and advice for others looking to work/improve their skills in the profession.
In this live interview, Reilly discusses her career path, the roles and responsibilities of her position, how she recruits and retains athletes, periodization in rowing, sport specialization, the realities of coaching, the importance of professionalizing coaching, and advice for those in the coaching profession.
In this interview, 100m hurdles Olympian Milan Ristić discusses his athlete career, explaining some of the good and bad moments of being a professional and international athlete. He talks about his training, the financials of being an athlete, and how he juggles competing and coaching at the same time.
In this interactive interview, we ask Kez about his football playing experiences, his life as a football coach, and why he left the profession to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. We also ask him to talk about some of his struggles and to provide advice for those in the coaching and sports profession.
In this interview, Dr. Kacy King discusses her dual role of overseeing athletic programs while working with and supporting student-athletes. She discusses some of the challenges and rewards associated with the position and provides advice for those looking to work in the sports profession.
In this interview, Coach Jason Smelser of the University of Central Oklahoma talks about life as a collegiate coach, discussing the journey, the daily grind, the challenges, recruiting athletes, managing stress, and advice for others seeking to become or improve as coaches.
In this interview, Helen Williams discusses her professional career, how she works with and mentors coaches, her experiences as a basketball commentator, and suggestions for coaches looking to better their career situation.
In this interview, Tony discusses how he became the OKC Thunder's Athletic Trainer, what his day looks like, some of the challenges he faces, and how he finds ways to unwind in a stressful job.
In this interview, athletic director Chris Hobbs discusses how he became an AD, some of the challenges he faces, how he recruits and works with coaches, and advice for those in the coaching and sports profession.
In this interview, we talk with Bryan Bedford about his work helping high school athletes and their parents with the collegiate recruiting process. We also discuss how he's built his coaching and agent business and what advice he has for others interested in getting into the profession.
International and professional basketball strength and conditioning coach Nataniel Lucas talks about his journey, some of the challenges he experienced along the way, what a typical s&c day looks like, and advice he'd pass on to others looking for a similar career.
In this interview, viewers interact and ask questions of NBA coach Adrian Griffin, who discusses the day-to-day job of coaching, time management, his development as a coach, what he does to relax, and advice he has for those beginning or looking to advance in the profession.
In this interview, I discuss Adrian's career as a player and then coach, what he's learned along the way, some of the challenges he faces, how he manages stress, and advice he has for those beginning or looking to advance in the profession.