Balancing Love, Leadership & Legacy — Andrea & Tim Sullivan on The FocalFlip Podcast 🎧 Episode Description: In this episode of The FocalFlip Podcast, Mike sits down with husband-and-wife coaching duo Andrea and Tim Sullivan — two of Northern Kentucky’s most respected educators and leaders in high school athletics.
Andrea, the Head Volleyball Coach at Scott High School, brings over 23 years of coaching experience, 500+ career wins, and a lifetime of athletic excellence to the conversation. A former three-sport collegiate athlete — competing in softball, volleyball, and basketball — Andrea shares her story of relentless drive, competitive spirit, and growth as both a coach and a mother. She opens up about her journey from athlete to mentor, her perspective on mindset and leadership, and the challenges of balancing motherhood, coaching, and “mom guilt” while leading young women on and off the court.
Tim, now the Head Basketball Coach at St. Henry District High School, reflects on resilience through life’s ups and downs — from being cut from teams and navigating career transitions to rediscovering purpose in coaching and family life. Together, the Sullivans talk about what it’s like to teach side by side at Scott High School while coaching at different schools — and raising two student-athletes who are each chasing their own dreams: Emory, who transferred to play volleyball for her mom, and Elijah, who’s thriving at St. Henry as a basketball player and student.
The episode dives deep into:
• Mindset, mentality, and leadership in sports and life
• Parenting while coaching under the same roof
• How to handle change, setbacks, and transitions with grace
• The power of relationships in coaching, marriage, and family
• Words of encouragement for young men and women stepping into leadership roles
This episode captures the heart of what it means to compete, coach, and care deeply— a conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and perspective that every athlete, parent, and coach needs to hear.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere you stream.
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