This episode of the Coach to Coach podcast features Katie McNeil (Mac) and Amanda Huber (Snooki), a dynamic coaching duo who have been leading women's rugby teams in Wisconsin for over a decade.
The episode explores their unique co-coaching relationship, highlighting their individual strengths and how they complement each other to create a positive and successful team environment. They discuss their coaching journey, starting with their initial meeting at UW-Whitewater and the challenges they faced in establishing a new team culture.
Mac and Snooki share their coaching philosophies, emphasizing the importance of trust, loyalty, and servant leadership. They also discuss their personal decompression methods after games and practices, highlighting the importance of communication and reflection.
The conversation touches on the impact of their coaching on their players, the importance of building relationships, and the challenges of balancing coaching with personal life. They also share their future goals, including writing a book about their coaching experiences and continuing to make a positive impact on the world.
The episode concludes with Mac and Snooki expressing their gratitude for the platform and emphasizing the importance of community and support among coaches.
