Podcasts by FSU COACH Live: Interviews with Coaches and Sports Professionals

Interview with Bryan Bunn, Club Volleyball Director of Recruiting and Former Collegiate Coach from 2023-11-30T16:38:29

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 direc...

Coaching Softball and the Challenges it Brings with Dr. Joanna Lane from 2023-10-31T15:35:53

Joanna shares her journey to her current role in coach professional development before delving into a variety of topics such as coach education, recruiting, scholarships, club softball, and conc...

It's Not About Your Ego - Satoshi Ochi, Head S&C Coach, United States Tennis Association from 2023-10-25T18:58:23

Satoshi shares his journey to becoming head strength and conditioning coach at the USTA training academy in Orlando, FL. He discusses some of the challenges of training athletes who must develop...

Building and Developing Your Coaching Career With Rebekah Trittipoe from 2023-10-11T18:59:13

Rebekah shares a lot of insight for coaches looking to develop and improve themselves as coaches. She also discusses the interview process, moving up and on, and some of the hiring practices in...

Recruiting and Life as a Division III Track and Field Head Coach with Dylan Bennett from 2023-10-04T18:46:30

Dylan shares his coaching background and discusses some of the realities of coaching in Division III. He talks about the recruiting process, keeping his program eligible, salary, differences in ...

Developing Resiliency and Optimal Sports Performance with Ben Freakley from 2023-09-21T15:35:08

Sports performance coach Ben Freakley describes his job and how he supports athletes and coaches. Many topics are covered including: how developed his business, needs of athletes and coaches, th...

Transitioning from Player to Coach with Dani Dayani from 2023-09-13T19:09:23

Dani shares her athletic journey and discusses what the experience was like transitioning from a player to coach. She explains how sport and sport development is different in her home country of...

So You Want to be a Strength Coach? Aaron Abraham, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Men's Basketball Eastern Michigan University from 2023-09-08T21:02:31

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 lon...

Using Athlete Monitoring in Your Athletic Program - Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Dawn Easley from 2023-08-30T15:27:06

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 cha...

All Things Strength and Conditioning with Youth Coach Emmanuel Diaz from 2023-08-23T19:03:52

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 hi...

The Business of Sports with NFL Quarterback John Wolford and Sports Performance Coach Tom Gormely from 2023-04-12T19:08:51

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 e...

Dave Mullins and the Realities of Being a D1 Tennis Head Coach from 2023-04-06T16:41:06

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...

Life as a High School Football Coach with Tim Gutierrez from 2023-03-22T19:13:17

High school coach Tim Gutierrez discusses the realities of coaching in high school along with some of the hot topics associated with coaching.

Starting a Sports Business and the Coaching Life with Danielle McNamara, Tennis & Performance Coach from 2023-03-22T19:06:15

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 ...

Life as the Commissioner: TJ Baumbaugh and the Ladies Pro Racquetball Tour from 2023-03-08T20:38:12

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, spo...

Hard Topics in Coaching & School Sports: Interview with John Sgromolo, Clay County Athletic Director from 2023-02-22T19:06:14

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...

Building Your Coaching Business: A Conversation with Emily Tillman, Soccer Training Expert from 2023-01-31T21:20:31

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 ...

Interview with Gunnar Gartner, High School and Collegiate Football Coach from 2023-01-25T19:40:12

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...

Interview with Chelsea Ale, Collegiate and Elite Diving Coach from 2022-11-16T17:16:51

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 ...

Interview with Nick DeForest, International School Athletic Director from 2022-11-02T21:04:24

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...

Interview with Zach Shank, Private School Athletic Director and Host of the Winning Way Podcast from 2022-11-02T20:59:32

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 devel...

Interview with Dr. Amy Ashmore, Expert in Strength and Conditioning, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training from 2022-10-26T19:24:45

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 he...

Interview with Dan Gill, Athletic Director for the Episcopal School of Dallas from 2022-10-12T20:09:03

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, wor...

Interview with Mark Goetsch, Basketball Coach and Former AD at Pensacola Christian College from 2022-09-21T19:04:07

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 th...

Interview with Wojciech Andrzejczak, Tackle Analyst and International Football Coach from 2022-09-14T19:02:17

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 spo...

Interview with Dr Vickie Denny, Professor, Volleyball Coach, & Administrator at Bob Jones University from 2022-09-07T17:54:46

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, ...

Interview with Douglas W. Palmer, Athletic Director of the University of Guam from 2022-08-31T18:45

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...

Interview with David Buchanan, Coach & Former President of the Kentucky Football Coaches Association from 2022-08-24T19:44:49

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, a...

Interview with Dr. Derrick Burgess, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician from 2022-08-18T18:39:14

Derrick shares his journey before discussing a variety of topics  including: burnout, over training, sport specialization, helping  athletes rehab correctly, common injuries, injuries ...

Interview with Ashlee Fontes-Comber, President of United Soccer Coaches from 2022-05-18T22:08:05

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 la...

Interview with Danny Struck, President of the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association from 2022-05-18T21:53:17

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 ath...

Interview with Mark Renneson, Professional Pickleball Coach from 2022-05-18T17:46:45

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 hav...

Interview with Calyn Ohman, Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Pensacola Christian College from 2022-04-20T20:04:42

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 ...

Interview with Ben Thompson, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Emory & Henry College from 2022-04-13T18:50:31

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...

An Introduction to FSU COACH and the Online Graduate Certificate and Master's in Athletic Coaching from 2022-03-22T13:37:04

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 ha...

Interview with Jessica Weiss, Head Coach of Randolph Macon Field Hockey from 2022-03-15T20:40:26

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 relev...

Interview with Jen Brooks, Athletic Director, Ursuline Academy from 2022-02-28T17:04:47

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 ...

Interview with Jacob Yorg, Executive Director of GameChanger Athletes from 2022-02-09T20:44:19

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.

Interview with Chris Perry, High Performance Coach of Rowing from 2022-01-27T13:55:43

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 f...

Interview with Marty Munson, Open Water Swim and Triathlon Coach from 2022-01-19T21:10:18

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 wa...

Interview with Omar Badran, Goalkeeper Soccer Coach from 2022-01-12T22:08:52

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 expe...

Interview with Rob Ehsan, Assistant Coach of Men's Basketball at Stanford University from 2021-12-15T23:13:06

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...

Interview with Scott Garvis, Former Athletic Director and Leadership in Sports Consultant from 2021-11-16T16:22:10

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 h...

Interview with Sudsy Monchik, Racquetball Professional Athlete and Coach from 2021-11-10T00:03:04

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 ...

Interview with Michael Mellinger, Chartered Psychologist and Tactical Athlete Trainer from 2021-11-05T15:24:32

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 ...

Interview with Gunnar Gartner, High School Coach and Teacher from 2021-10-27T13:36:19

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 advic...

Interview with Shamaree Brown Sr., ACC Director of Student Athlete Programs and Compliance from 2021-10-20T02:41:23

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 met...

Interview with Doug Lemov, Author of The Coach's Guide to Teaching from 2021-10-20T02:39:05

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 ru...

Interview with Dr. Chris Hobbs, Dir. of Institutional Advancement, Former High School AD of the Year from 2021-09-28T20:18:43

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 ...

Interview with Wayne Moss, Executive Director of the National Council of Youth Sport (NCYS) from 2021-05-28T19:53:54

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, ...

Interview with Kathy DeBoer, Executive Director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association from 2021-05-25T19:20:46

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 ...

Interview with Pam Perrewe, Professor and Faculty Athlete Rep, Florida State University from 2021-05-17T18:46:53

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 (NI...

Interview with Beth Launiere, Head Coach of Women's Volleyball, University of Utah from 2021-05-07T19:46:10

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 struggli...

Interview with Yasar Latif, Soccer Coach and Co-Founder of the Coaches Network from 2021-04-26T19:05:28

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 impo...

Interview with Ed Hall, Basketball Coach, Educator, and Player Development Coach for Team Florida from 2021-04-12T19:46:20

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 assista...

Interview with Joanne P. McCallie, Former Head Coach, Women's Basketball, Duke University from 2021-03-31T19:30:34

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 pro...

Interview with Nick Dodson, Director of Track & Field, Southeastern University from 2021-03-24T21:08:14

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 h...

Interview with William Cowen, Director of Player Development, Florida State University Seminoles Women's Basketball from 2021-03-17T21:37:39

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 analyt...

Interview with Dean Harding, Professional Football Soccer Coach, Olympic Development Coach from 2021-03-10T22:19:49

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...

Interview with Saul Yudelowitz, Senior Musculoskeletal Specialist, Sports Medicine Consultants from 2021-03-03T22:31:26

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: 

- the ...

Interview with Molly Grisham About Coaching, Personality, Leadership, and Cohesion from 2021-02-24T21:15:22

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 ath...

Interview with Mike McGurn, Head of Strength & Conditioning, Queens University, Belfast from 2021-02-17T20:28:12

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 incl...

Interview with Nathan Griffith, Head of Academy Strength & Conditioning, Oxford United FC from 2021-02-10T21:31:03

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 ...

Interview with Nick Shedd, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Performance Coach from 2021-02-03T20:37:46

Nick shares his educational and professional coaching journey, and discusses topics such including: challenges of owning your own company,  certifications in strength and conditioning, slee...

Interview with Elisabeth Oehler, Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach from 2021-01-27T21:20:33

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, h...

Interview with Harry Varley, Head of Women's Football (Soccer), Grenada Football Association from 2021-01-20T21:43:11

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 ge...

Interview With Chris McKnight, VP of Tuckahoe Sports, Former Pro Scout, and Collegiate Coach from 2021-01-13T21:20:05

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 ...

Interview With Lindsay Dare Shoop, Rowing Olympic Gold Medalist and Coach from 2020-12-08T21:42:40

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...

Interview with Graham Turner, Coaching Consultant for the Australian Institute of Sport from 2020-11-18T14:47:32

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 co...

Interview with Jason Butcher, Sports Manager for Field Hockey at Diocesan School for Girls from 2020-11-16T18:56:48

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 relations...

Interview with Mark Egner, Head Field Hockey Coach, Dartmouth College from 2020-11-02T17:47:28

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 chal...

Interview with Jessica Circe, Mental Performance Coach from 2020-10-27T16:27:25

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 posi...

Interview with Brooke Wyckoff, Interim Head Coach, Women's Basketball, Florida State University from 2020-10-09T17:53:18

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 sta...

Interview with Courtney Ward, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Park Crossing HS, Montgomery, Alabama from 2020-10-06T16:51:17

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 turne...

Interview with Dr. Paul Turner, Resilience and High Performance Coach from 2020-10-01T16:31:40

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 ...

Interview with Kenny Ruddick, Sprint & Hurdles Coach, Sachem North Varsity Track Team from 2020-09-22T16:46:25

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 oth...

Interview with Jake von Scherrer, Dir of Athletic Enrichment, Maclay School & President of FIAAA from 2020-09-16T19:57:22

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...

Interview with Christian DeVries, Head Coach of Women's and Men's Soccer, Paradise Valley CC from 2020-09-11T16:50:10

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 ...

Interview with Gary Reinl, Author of "ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option" from 2020-09-04T16:37:12

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 i...

Interview with Dr. Megan Buning, Coach, Analyst, Sport Psychologist, & Professor from 2020-08-26T16:43:38

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 ...

Interview with Steve Collins, Head Coach of Women's Swimming & Dividing, SMU from 2020-08-17T17:03:47

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 coach...

Interview with Don Showalter, Coach & Director, Youth Division, USA Basketball from 2020-08-13T16:20:56

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 coachi...

Interview with P J Gibbs, Football Defensive Coordinator, Palmetto Ridge High School from 2020-08-03T18:51:08

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,...

Interview with Wyn Dominy, Owner of Mile High Blaze & Dir of Ops, Women's Football Alliance from 2020-07-30T17:07:21

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 reward...

Interview with Coak Matthews, Head Coach of Swimming & Diving, Henderson State University from 2020-07-24T14:07:07

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 t...

Interview with Matthew Sparks, Senior Head Coach, Cirque du Soleil from 2020-07-16T16:40:32

Matthew shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics associated with high performance including emotional control, injury,  athlete development, coach development, and lead...

Interview with Lori Lo Locust, Assistant Defensive Line Coach, NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2020-07-08T18:04:57

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 r...

Interview with TJ Buchanan, Director of Sport Development for World Lacrosse from 2020-06-25T15:18:05

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 de...

Interview with Bob Bowman, Head Coach of Swimming & Diving ASU and Coach of Michael Phelps from 2020-06-23T16:29:51

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 be...

Interview with Christine Bolger, Assoc Dir of Coaching Education, USOPC from 2020-06-16T18:10:54

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 Devel...

Interview with Nataniel Lucas, Strength & Conditioning Coach for International & Pro Basketball from 2020-06-11T16:40:37

Nataniel shares his experience working with international and  professional basketball players. He discusses the day-to-day  responsibilities of his job, periodization, strength and co...

Interview with Dr Tim Rice, Professor and International Basketball Coach from 2020-06-09T16:47:18

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 ...

Interview with Amber Fryklund, Associate Head Coach, Women's Ice Hockey, Bemidji State University from 2020-06-04T15:57:39

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 dec...

Interview with Chris Doerr, Assistant Coach Men's Tennis, Florida State University from 2020-06-02T20:57:35

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 a...

Interview with Travis Wilson, Assistant Coach of Women's Softball, FSU Seminoles from 2020-05-28T16:36:44

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 co...

Interview with Shelton Crews, Executive Director of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) from 2020-05-27T15:48:24

Shelton shares his journey and discusses coaching and coach development  in Florida. He shares advice for coaches and the challenges school  coaches currently face.

Interview with Megan Kahn, CEO of WeCOACH from 2020-05-26T17:48:52

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.

Interview with Jeanne-Marie Coetser, VP for South African Wrestling Federation from 2020-05-25T16:22:13

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 specifica...

Interview with Charlie Ward, Heisman Winner, former New York Knicks NBA player, & High School Coach from 2020-05-22T19:41:24

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 h...

Interview with Chris Babb, Collegiate Director of Sport Media and Former High School Athletic Director from 2020-05-22T16:36:58

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 h...

Interview with Jon Casson, Olympic Winter Sports Coach from 2020-05-21T16:09:10

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 positio...

Interview with Anne Davis, Director of Program Education, United States Tennis Association from 2020-05-20T16:07:15

Anne shares her journey in tennis and coaching education and discusses  her experiences developing coaching education programs across community  tennis. Sport specialization, coach dev...

Interview with Jacobe Smith, Collegiate Wrestling All-American and MMA Trainee from 2020-05-19T16:23:05

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 handl...

Interview with Greg Williams, Head Equestrian Coach, Auburn University from 2020-05-18T15:57:47

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, an...

Interview with Kyle Stevenson, Head Coach of Track & Field at Georgia State University from 2020-05-15T16:12:23

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, ...

Interview with Jason Hawkins, General Manager of OKC Energy FC from 2020-05-14T15:52:17

Jason discusses his journey into sports and management, discusses his  roles and responsibilities, hiring/firing practices, importance of  community development, what his day looks lik...

Interview with Michael Holzer, Youth, College, and Professional Soccer Coach from 2020-05-13T15:47:13

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, workin...

Interview with Micah Kurtz, Director of Sports Performance & Assistant AD, Windermere Prep School from 2020-05-12T16:12:54

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 conditioni...

Interview with Drew Watson, Director of Athletics, Southeastern University from 2020-05-11T16:34:04

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...

Interview with Sergio Scariolo, Assistant Coach, Toronto Raptors; Head Coach, Spanish National Team from 2020-05-08T20:33:39

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,...

Interview with Nick Winkelman, Head of Athletic Performance & Science, Irish Rugby Football Union from 2020-05-08T15:29:02

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 ensurin...

FSU Sports Talk Live - Positives from Corona and What We've Learned During This Crisis from 2020-05-07T20:18:23

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. 

Interview with Carlos Locklyn, Director of High School Relations, FSU Seminoles Football from 2020-05-07T16:18:51

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 se...

Interview with Miriam Hartzler, Head Coach of Women's Basketball at Cairn University from 2020-05-07T14:29:35

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...

Interview with Shawn Mason, American Ninja Warrior Athlete and Coach from 2020-05-07T14:22:03

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 eli...

Interview with Cheryl Kirk, National Team Leader for USA Racquetball from 2020-05-07T14:15:43

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...

Interview with Jay Hernandez, Assistant Coach of the NBA Charlotte Hornets from 2020-05-07T14:07:18

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 oth...

Interview with Rocco Grimaldi, Professional NHL Ice Hockey Player, Nashville Predators from 2020-05-07T14:02:52

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, d...

Interview with Donnie Jones, Head Coach of Men's Basketball, Stetson University from 2020-05-07T01:41:47

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 diffic...

Interview with Jennifer Hyde, Head Coach of Women's Tennis, Florida State University Seminoles from 2020-05-07T01:35:58

In this interview, Jen shares her coaching journey, detailing the challenges associated with the position, recruiting strategies, coaching  philosophy, pairing doubles teams, marketing her ...

Interview with Dr. Peter McGahey, Head Coach of Women's Soccer, Saint Leo University from 2020-05-07T01:32:41

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, ...

Interview with Al Light, Head Coach & Performance Specialist, Cirque du Soleil from 2020-05-07T01:23:42

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 professiona...

Interview with Franklin (Buster) Hagenbeck, Lieutenant General Ret, U.S. Army & FSU Assistant Coach from 2020-05-07T01:16:30

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 leaders...

Interview with Heath Eslinger, CEO of A Better Way Athletics from 2020-05-07T01:13:55

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, arti...

Interview with Chris Yates, Sports TV Broadcast Journalist from 2020-05-07T01:00:14

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 im...

Interview with Brooke Niles, Head Coach of Beach Volleyball, FSU Seminoles from 2020-05-06T18:14:14

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 jo...

Interview with Anthony Morando, Human Performance Specialist and Strength & Conditioning Coach from 2020-05-06T18:02:13

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 stra...

Interview with Josh Storms, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for FSU Seminoles Football from 2020-05-06T17:53:10

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...

Interview with Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Former Volleyball Coach & Chair of the BOD for USA Volleyball from 2020-05-06T17:40:57

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 mentor...

Interview with Celia Slater, CEO and Visionary of True North Sports from 2020-05-06T17:30:23

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 imp...

Interview with Vanessa Fuchs, Senior Associate AD / Senior Woman Administrator at Florida State from 2020-05-06T17:05:43

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, w...

Interview with Shaun Caven, Para Canoe Sprint Head Coach, Paddle Australia from 2020-05-06T16:48:23

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, a...

Interview with Tyrone McGriff, Athletic Director of Florida State University Schools from 2020-05-06T16:35:21

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/imp...

Interview with Reilly Dampeer, Head Coach & Performance Director, USRowing from 2020-05-06T16:17:08

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 specia...

Interview with 110m Hurdles Olympian Milan Ristić About Life as an Athlete and Coach from 2020-05-06T14:37:57

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 ...

Interview with Kez McCorvey, Director of North Florida FCA & former college and pro football player. from 2020-05-06T14:29:45

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 Ath...

Interview with Dr. Kacy King, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies & Associate Athletic Director at Florida State University from 2020-05-05T22:38:15

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 ...

Interview with Jason Smelser, Assistant Football / Strength and Conditioning Coach at UCO Broncos from 2020-05-05T22:28:52

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, recruiti...

Interview with Helen Williams about Coaching Coaches and Sports Commentary and Analysis from 2020-05-05T22:16:58

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 ...

Interview with Tony Katzenmeier, Athletic Trainer for the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder from 2020-05-05T18:46:03

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 str...

Interview with Chris Hobbs, Athletic Director of King’s Academy Athletic Dept. West Palm Beach, FL from 2020-05-05T17:32:08

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 c...

Interview with Bryan Bedford about High School Recruiting, Agents, and College Scholarships from 2020-05-05T17:17:06

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...

An Interview with Nataniel Lucas, Pro & International Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coach from 2020-05-05T17:03:27

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 ...

Interview with Adrian Griffin, Lead Assistant Coach of the Toronto Raptors - Part 2 from 2020-05-05T16:29:54

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 ...

Interview with Adrian Griffin, Lead Assistant Coach of the Toronto Raptors - Part 1 from 2020-05-05T14:31:30

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 fo...