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Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeChris Morgan: You’ve Got 8 Minutes | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this edition of the Coach me up podcast, we are joined by the University of Louisville FCA director, Chris Morgan. Chris coaches us up on his early days of sports ministry and how an 8 minute opportunity ended up being the turning point moment on how God moved through his ministry at UL. Join us to hear this great example of being faithful in the little things and how God has turned Chris’s faithfulness into 20+ years of impact.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAM
2025-12-2851 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJayden Bailey: My Right Hand Man | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Jayden Bailey, a junior basketball player for the Lebanon HS Blue Devils in Lebanon, Tn.Jayden was diagnosed with cancer in his left arm at the age of 12 and has been fighting that battle for 4 years now. He is a remarkable story of faith, perseverance, strength, joy, and life as he continues to play for his HS team, shine his light wherever he goes, and has a perspective on life we should all strive for. A powerful story...
2025-12-1429 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeBrandon Swoboda: Our Work Matters | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Brandon Swoboda, CEO of WorkMatters. Brandon coaches us up on how he came to know Jesus in a personal way after reading the book of John from the Bible while in college. As CEO of WorkMatters, Brandon brings an eternal perspective on how we should view our work and the conversation takes a deep dive into the proper work/ life balance and how asking God to search our hearts may bring clarity to that challenge. It’s...
2025-11-3053 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDebbie Williamson: I Got It, It’s A Dance | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDance On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Debbie Williamson, former 2 sport athlete at Louisiana Tech University, college basketball, softball and volleyball coach, and current supervisor of officials for women’s basketball in the ACC. Debbie tells a powerful testimony about Gods faithfulness when we are faithful in the small things, choosing selfless peace over her own life dreams, and what God says about work and how we are to go about it as a follower of Jesus. Get coached up by a great leader of...
2025-11-1651 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJimmy & Chris: Talking Ball and Jesus | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke dive into several topics including the upcoming college basketball season where we find our peace purpose and passion, and what God says about do not be anxious. It's another great conversation on the Coach Me Up Podcast.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAMOneCountry.comKonexial.comFollow us on Twitter:@CoachJimmyDykes@ChrisBurke02••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2025-11-0238 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJeff Sheppard: Don’t Grow Weary | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this addition of the Coach Me Up Podcast, we are joined by Kentucky basketball legend Jeff Sheppard. He coaches us up on the importance of his favorite verse, Galatians 6:9, and encourages us on how if we don’t grow weary in doing good we will reap a harvest from the Lord! We dive into what it’s like to parent a basketball superstar and the lessons he learned from his career and his wife’s career that helped him point his son to humility throughout the last few years. This was fun, join us, and get coached up like w...
2025-10-1950 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeNate Harris: Here I Am For The GREAT I AM | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this edition of the Coach me up podcast we revisit with one of our favorite guests, college basketball referee Nate Harris. Nate coaches us up on many topics including his ministry, life on and off the road and most importantly what we can learn about obedience through the story of Moses. You are gonna be blessed by Nate’s wisdom!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAMOneCountry.com...
2025-10-0549 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJimmy & Chris: My Bad Gets You Beat | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Chris Burke and Jimmy Dykes discuss how to reset our hearts as summer comes to a close and the newness of fall is in the air. Are you using the correct measuring device to determine your path in life?Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 4:23 and Psalm 19:14 highlight this conversation. It’s Another challenging episode of the Coach Me Up podcast.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAMOneCountry.com...
2025-09-2136 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeIra Blumenthal: The Rundown | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks edition of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke welcome Ira Blumenthal to the show. Ira has a remarkable story of being raised in the Jewish culture, having a life of great success in many ways, and late in life seeking out a true relationship with Jesus. Ira is the co-author of the book titled “The Rundown” and he explains how God eventually brought him safely home. Another great listen on the Coach Me Up podcast.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our...
2025-09-0747 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDan Skirka: Humble Leader | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJoin us for this edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast where we are joined by Murray State head baseball coach Dan Skirka. Dan will coach us up on coming off the incredible high of reaching the school’s first College World Series, and what God taught him through the journey. You’ll be blessed by his humility, and his perspective from a journey that has led him through just about every level of baseball.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAM...
2025-08-2446 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDr. Ronnie Floyd: Prayer and Fasting | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Dr. Ronnie Floyd, former senior pastor of CrossChurch, a multi campus church in Northwest Arkansas. Dr. Floyd currently travels the world speaking to churches, consulting with ministries, and leading leaders. Pastor Floyd does a great job in this conversation of explaining the power of prayer and fasting as a follower of Jesus. His wisdom and self application in these two crucial areas of our spiritual walk is refreshing and challenging to all .•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their...
2025-08-1038 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDraft, Summer League and Jesus | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are back together again in a conversation touching on several topics.Chris details the qualities of the recent #1 pick overall in the Major League Baseball draft and how those same qualities are beneficial to us as followers of Jesus. Jimmy breaks down the NBA summer league and finds comparisons of players he sees in the NBA and what we can learn from them in our walk with Christ. A good dive into Philippians 4 verses 6-7 is a real challenge...
2025-07-2738 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeChad Prewett: Anything…Anywhere | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Chad Prewett, former Auburn assistant basketball coach and current director of Unite US. Coach Prewett talks about the calling on his life now after 30 years as a successful high school and college coach. The Unite US movement on college campuses is having a major impact on Gods Kingdom, and Chad goes into detail about a heart fully surrendered to God and His calling on your life. Coach Prewett’s detailed process of listening to God's voice is powerful and applicable for al...
2025-07-1334 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDot Richardson: A Gold Medal Heart | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Dot Richardson, head softball coach at Liberty University. Coach Richardson led her Flames softball team to an upset win over #1seed Texas A&M in the NCAA tournament, and advanced to the schools first ever Super Regional appearance. Coach Richardson is one of the most decorated softball players in the history of the sport, highlighted by being a 2x Olympic Gold medal winner for USA softball. Her heart and knowledge of Gods written word will challenge you to another level in...
2025-06-2943 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTony Buchanan: A Fathers Day Special | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Tony Buchanan from Entrust Ministries. Tony is a United States Air Force veteran, husband, dad, and teaching pastor in Tennessee. He is currently battling cancer, and has such a powerful testimony about the goodness of God in all circumstances of life. Tony coaches us up on how to respond when life seems to not be going our way. It’s a beautiful conversation with Tony. One that puts perspective on life and what we are called to be...
2025-06-1540 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGator Harrison: Set Apart | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast, we are blessed to be joined by Gator Harrison from iheart radio. Gator tells us his story of encountering God at his lowest point and how that took him on a path away from chasing the world and towards a path of discipleship. Gator coaches us up on the country music industry and how God is using him to be salt and light where he’s at. Join us! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAM...
2025-06-0154 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeCade Phillips: A Life Built On The Rock | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Cade Phillips, a member of the Tennessee Vols men’s basketball team.Cade has an incredible story of a childhood that molded him into a young man who truly has a heart for Jesus. How he learned at a young age the difference between a life built upon temporary pillars, and a life built on the true promises of God. Cade breaks down in depth a life based upon the 4 simple words… It’s Not About Me.Cade h...
2025-05-1834 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTim Miller: A No Fear Attitude | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast…. Hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Tim Miller, senior pastor at Sevier Heights Chuch in Knoxville Tennessee. Tim has an amazing story of Gods goodness and faithfulness, and the lesson of fully trusting God in the darkest of days. His teaching on overcoming fear in life, the power of what scripture spoken into our hearts can lead us to , and how difficult times should ultimately strengthen our love and trust in Jesus is a message for all.You will be ch...
2025-05-0444 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeCaleb Freeman: Torture Device to Trophy | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks special edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Chris Burke and Jimmy Dykes are joined by Caleb Freeman, teaching pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Northwest Arkansas.Easter is a time of celebration and reflection on the resurrection of Jesus, for those who follow him. Caleb does an outstanding job of explaining what exactly occurred on the cross when Jesus was crucified, why the cross was necessary, and ultimately what the empty tomb on this Easter Sunday truly means. Carve out time and space in your heart to allow this episode...
2025-04-2048 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeScott Linebrink: It’s Not About Us | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by former Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Linebrink. Scott talks about his time in the majors and common qualities of the great players of the game . He challenges all of us to have a daily routine to keep our life centered, and explains how many was not created to receive glory. Chris and Jimmy finish this episode with a discussion on our lives are a product of our choices. Be encouraged and coached up on this weeks...
2025-04-1342 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeAbbie Stockard(Miss America): Choose Joy | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeThe reigning Ms. America joins the podcast to coach us up on a number of topics. We learn about the pageant process, how to advance to the Ms. America stage, and all the work that’s involved in preparing. Also, she coaches us up on choosing joy through difficult circumstances and we learn about how a commitment to her best friend has turned into a passion to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAMOneCountry...
2025-03-3036 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDylan Cardwell: Flip The Order | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Dylan Cardwell of the Auburn Tigers basketball team. Auburn is a 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament and Dylan’s heart for Jesus and others has made a huge impact on that Auburn campus. As a HS senior, Dylan felt Gods calling him to flip the order of where God was in his life and where the pursuit of basketball was. Don't be stingy with your blessing is another key point in our visit with Dylan Ca...
2025-03-1746 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTyler McKenzie: Reluctant Obedience | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTyler McKenzie, Senior Pastor of Northeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, joins the podcast to tell us his story and coach us up on a number of profound topics. Topics such as, handling criticism, avoiding the addiction of achievement, and how to read the Bible. His wisdom and passion for God’s ways are inspiring and motivating, and his joy is infectious. Join us.
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2025-03-0250 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJason Romano: Obeying the Call | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by the executive producer of Sports Spectrum and founder of the Sports Spectrum podcast, Jason Romano.
Jason tells us how he was called by God to leave a highly successful position at ESPN to enter a position of ministry with Sports Spectrum. He details how seeing his brothers life changed by Jesus ultimately led to Jason becoming a follower as well.
Jason Romano is also the author of several books and we dig into what inspired him...
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Will to Joy: Nietzsche for Life2. Rate your life"Message the show"Are you living a 10 out of 10 life? Or does that question strike you as crass, reductive, even absurd? And yet—indulge me—if you had to rate your life right now, what number would you choose? More importantly, what would it take to raise that number? Could you imagine a life so rich, so affirmable, so meaningful, that you would live it again, eternally?Welcome to Becoming Übermensch, the podcast where Nietzsche’s philosophy is not merely studied but lived. Hosted by Jimmy—former senior professional in evidence-based behaviour change and longtime Nietzsche...
2025-02-0635 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRon Slay: Boom, Boom! | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRon Slay joins this week to coach us up on life as a big time hooper and how God kept showing up through his journey. Slay, who is the former SEC player of the year and current SEC basketball analyst, will also teach us about the power of prayer and Christian friendships. Join us as Slay takes us to the Boom Boom room, you have to listen to find out!
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Will to Joy: Nietzsche for Life1. Series preview for Will to Joy"Message the show"The Will to Joy podcast (formerly Becoming Übermensch) invites you on an extraordinary journey of personal growth and transformation inspired by the radical teachings of Friedrich Nietzsche. Join Jimmy, a behaviour change expert with over 20 years of experience, as he demystifies Nietzsche’s complex philosophy, making it both accessible and actionable for modern life.Whether you’re new to Nietzsche or already familiar with his thought, this podcast promises fresh perspectives and practical guidance for unlocking your highest potential.Prepare to delve into a world of exhilarating summits and profound revel...
2025-02-0104 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeMark Fox: Guard Your Heart | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeLongtime college head coach, and current University of Kentucky assistant basketball coach, Mark Fox, joins us to talk some hoops and coach us up on “guarding our heart”. We dive into what that practically looks like, as we discuss Proverbs 4:23 and unpack this powerful verse.
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2025-01-1937 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTad Gilbert: The Power of Listening and Responding | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are lined by the chief of staff from the University of Oklahoma men’s basketball program, Tad Gilbert. It’s an important conversation reminding us of the power of one person listening and responding to Gods calling on their life.
Tad discussed the path that led him and his wife to serve the people of Molawi , Africa. He tells the story of a miracle healing he witnessed , and a breakdown of James chapter 1 verses 22-27. Another powerful conversation on the Coach Me U...
2025-01-0537 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeVic Schaeffer: Life Flight To The Final 4 | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Texas Longhorn Womens basketball coach Vic Schaeffer.
Coach Schaeffer was the national coach of the year in 2018 at Mississippi State, and currently has his Texas team as a Final 4 contender in the 2024-25 season. Vic shares with us and amazing story of how his teenage son recovered from a massive brain injury and how God showed up in so many ways along that journey. It’s a miracle story in so many ways during this miracle time of the year.
2024-12-2244 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeMike Linch: The Seriousness of Sin | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Mike Linch, senior pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Mike discusses the seriousness of sin with a heart driven by love, grace, and truth for our listeners.
He gives a game plan for overcoming known sin in our lives, and talks about why we should strive for the abundant life that God has for those who love Him.
We are all sinners, saved by grace, and this conversation with Mike Linch will ch...
2024-12-0842 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTony Greene: Running A Faithful Race | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast , hosts Jimmy Dukes and Chris Burke are joined by one of the all time great College Basketball officials Tony Greene. Tony worked 36 years as a college official, 6 Final 4’s and 5 National Title games. He also served 10 years in the United States Air Force and is currently the assistant coordinator of officials for the Southeastern Conference
You will be greatly encouraged by the joy of the Lord that is obvious when Tony speaks. His personal story of what his moms last words to him will be a great re...
2024-11-2449 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTim Hester: Marriage, “The two will become one” | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeThis week on the Coach me up podcast we are joined by Southeast Christian executive pastor Tim Hester who coaches us up on the biblical principles of marriage. A former CEO and father of 12!!! Tim is uniquely qualified to speak on how to love your spouse well within the midst of worldly pressure and parenting stress. Let’s dive in….
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2024-11-1157 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeNick Roland: Why God Why? | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by the congregational leader of Fellowship Mosaic ministry in Rogers, Arkansas, Nick Roland.
This episode focuses on the question of why does God allow bad things to happen? What should we cling to as believers during our hardest times of life? And what insight can we take from the story of Job.
It’s a topic that is vital to our understanding of who God truly is. It’s a time of growth for all of us as w...
2024-10-2751 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeShane Pruitt: Don’t Believe the Lies | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkePastor and Author Shane Pruitt joins us for this edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast. As a father of 6 and a pastor that serves the youth of our country, Shane coaches us up on a number of relevant topics in today’s culture. Also, we dive into some of the topics from his book, 9 Common Lies Christians Believe. Let’s dive in.
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2024-10-1359 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeReece Weaver: In The World… Not Of The World | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by current Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver.
Reece is in her 2nd season as a member of the worlds most famous cheerleading squad, and provides great insight and wisdom on how to be in the world but not of the world, keeping our identity in Christ and not our talents or position, and how God looks at our heart, and not our physical appearance.
Wise beyond her years, this conversation with Reece Weaver will challenge you in...
2024-09-2942 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeScott Forbes: Being Bold Is Being Prepared | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Scott Forbes, the head baseball coach at the University of North Carolina.
Coach Forbes goes through his 5 pillars of success in the Tar Heels program, talks about the importance of being bold and being prepared in our faith, and coaches us up on what we sow, we will also reap.
It’s another powerful conversation that will encourage you as you start your week.
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2024-09-1543 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeKD Hill: The Uphill Climb | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by former Ole Miss football player KD Hill.
KD wore the #38 jersey at Ole Miss and explains what the Chucky Mullins award is all about.
KD saw his football career cut short after an automobile accident left him with just one leg, but his faith and belief in the promises of God are obvious in his life.
Full of Gods love and a heart for others, you will be encouraged and challenged by the ongoing...
2024-09-0144 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGrant McCasland: What you give…Not what you get | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Texas Tech head basketball coach Grant McCasland.
Coach McCasland speaks from the heart about how he gave his life to Jesus at a young age, the importance of a life centered on giving not getting, and a great conversation on what can be learned from one of the all time great Olympic swimmers Katie Ledecky, and how we as believers should learn to thrive in adversity and struggles.
It’s another powerful 55 minutes on the Coach Me...
2024-08-1857 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeChad Prewett: Prayer Precedes His Presence | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke, Chad Prewett, assistant basketball coach for the Auburn Tigers, joins the show.
Chad and his wife Tonya are leaders of the Unite Us Movement taking place on college campuses across the country. Salvation and freedom from sin have been found by thousands of college students through this movement in the past year. How that movement began and the lesson of prayer precedes His presence is a powerful lesson.
Chad coaches us up on the story of Blind Bartimaeus...
2024-08-0441 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeVic Rimmer: Be Still and Watch Me | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in the state of Arkansas, Vic Rimmer.
Vic has an incredible story of watching God work through the trial of his 4 year old son being diagnosed with cancer.
Vic discusses the challenges from comfort to uncertainty when God called him to a new place in life.
And the last part of todays episode tackles the subject of pornography and the promise of a way out...
2024-07-2154 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeKristy Curry: Grit, Love, and Gratitude | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up podcast hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke, the university of Alabama head women’s basketball coach Kristy Curry joins the show to talk about the core beliefs of how she leads her program, the unique scenario of having her husband Kelly as an assistant coach, what her dad taught her about faith over fear, and how important it is to just be still at times throughout each day and know that He is God.
You will be coached up by one of the most successful coaches in t...
2024-07-0737 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTiffany Greene: That Old Folk Faith | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTiffany Greene is a trailblazer in the world of sport’s broadcasting. She is currently one of the top play by play talents at ESPN covering college football, men’s and women’s college basketball, softball, the WNBA, and volleyball. She is the first black woman to serve as a play-by-play commentator for college football at ESPN .
She joins this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast with hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke to discuss her journey to ESPN, the impact her dad has had in her life, our call to abide in His word daily...
2024-06-2347 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeChris Walker: Progress Not Perfection | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeChris Walker the FCA chaplain at the University of Tennessee joins us this week. He coaches us up on his story, how he came to faith, how God specifically answered his prayer, and the goal of progress not perfection. Join us, as we get coached up by a man that has a heart for making Jesus known in the lives of student athletes.
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2024-06-0950 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJohn Jakus: Leading with Love | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by John Jakus, the new head basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University.
Coach Jakus teaches us what he learned from Gonzaga coach Mark Few about the importance of time with our family. He describes what a program that is centered on Basic Loving Correction should look like . And a challenge from Psalm 51 on having a broken and contrite heart highlight this episode. Another powerful conversation and a time of learning this week with John Jakus from the FAU Ow...
2024-05-2652 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJason McMahan: Life on Life | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by former state champion high school basketball coach Jason McMahan. Jason’s story of obedience to the calling from Jesus to go and make disciples of all the world is a must listen.
Jason explains very clearly how we are all responsible for telling the lost about the good news of Jesus.
From Bentonville, Arkansas to Mali, the story of Jason’s obedience and faithfulness is real, and should challenge our hearts to live out Gods scripture in our individual life...
2024-05-1247 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeNick Mingione: Guard Your Heart | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeThis week the head baseball coach at the university of Kentucky joins us to discuss the journey of his time at UK and how God has guided his steps along the way. We get coached up on Proverbs 4:23 and how we are called to guard our heart’s position, condition, and direction. You will be encouraged by Coach Mingione’s joy and enthusiasm for the Lord.
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2024-04-2842 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGreg Tonagel: From Barn Ball to National Champs | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeFrom Barn Ball to National Champs….Greg Tonagel, the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA powerhouse Indiana Wesleyan college is this weeks guest on the Coach Me Up podcast. Coach Tonagel has won 3 national titles as head coach of the Wildcats and has accomplished that while not focusing on winning games.
His blueprint of I Am 3rd has impacted thousands of lives throughout his career.
His reminder that the letter I, right in the middle of the word sin is powerful.
Join hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke as the get coached up b...
2024-04-1441 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeScotty Hollins: Share These Things | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeScotty Hollins the chaplain for the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball and football programs joins us to coach us up on his journey from college football walk on to a life in full time ministry. We discuss the core values of Nate Oats’ Alabama basketball program, lessons from the story of David and Goliath, and he shares with us a verse from 2 Timothy that guides his life. Join us as Scotty Hollins coaches us up.
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2024-03-3141 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeMarch Madness Preview | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeCoach Me Up review
On this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke talk March Madness and who has the best shot to win the 2024 National Title. Jimmy tells us the importance of the week 6 AP college basketball poll in predicting your National Champion
The guys also go back and talk highlights from the past 4 episodes of the Coach Me Up podcast.
The understanding of what real prayers sound like, what honoring God should look like in our daily walk, and finding joy and purpose in...
2024-03-1745 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeBecky Patterson: Filtered Through His Hands | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeBecky Patterson of the Northwest Arkansas FCA joins us to share her incredible story of faith through some of the most difficult circumstances a parent will ever face. She coaches us up on “wrestling with God” and “real prayers”. She also gives coaches some practical tips on how to point their teams to Jesus. Join us for an episode that dives deep and not some weighty topics.
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2024-03-0342 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRyan Carr: Sanctification and God's Sovereign Hand | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Ryan Carr, the Vice President of Player Personnel for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.
Ryan has a beautiful story of how God has taken him from not making his high school basketball team his senior year, to a front office position in the NBA.
Who and what are we worshipping is a great question for all of us to answer, and Ryan does a great job of coaching us up on the word sanctification and Go...
2024-02-1847 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeChris Low: It’s Never Too Late | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeESPN Sr writer Chris Low is this weeks guest on the Coach Me Up Podcast.
Chris is known for his national coverage of College Football. He was the first to break the news of Nick Saban retiring as the head coach at Alabama. Chris explains how that situation unfolded and what he learned from Nick Saban over the years.
Titus 2:11 and Colossians 3:17 are 2 scriptures from the Bible that have had a great impact on Chris’s walk with Jesus and he does a great job of coaching us up on living a sermon instead of gi...
2024-02-0436 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeChris Stewart: Wait Not Yet… | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy and Chris are joined by Chris Stewart, play by play voice for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Fresh off of calling the Rose Bowl in this years college football playoff semi-final game, Chris gives insight to why Michigan won, Nick Saban’s response to the loss, and what makes Nick Saban elite at his position. Staying calm in a storm is broken down beautifully during the talk on Coach Saban.
Chris also reveals his near death experience through health struggles the past few years and wh...
2024-01-2148 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTaylor McGregor: An Overwhelming Peace | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTaylor Mcgregor is an Espn college football reporter and field reporter for the Chicago Cubs. She kicks off the 2024 season of the Coach Me Up Podcast joining Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke for a powerful 35 minute conversation about how God showed up for her when as a teenager when she lost her dad to a sudden death.
Her challenge of being called back to obedience when the world calls us elsewhere is of great enchantment to us all. A great listen to start off the new year.
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2024-01-0748 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGeorge Schroeder: From the Cradle to the Cross | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGeorge Schroeder, the Former President of the football writers association of America, joins us to discuss the college football playoff, the incredible faith journey of watching his infant son go through a heart transplant, and the real meaning of Christmas. George, who is currently a pastor, coaches us up on many things, but maybe the most powerful is that of how the cradle of Christmas points us to the cross at Calvary. Join us for a conversation that will leave you encouraged and energized this Christmas season!
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2023-12-2454 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeCuonzo Martin: Tough Love | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeFormer college basketball coach and current host of “It All Matters“ podcast Cuonzo Martin, joins Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke on this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up podcast. Cuonzo speaks boldly about how the love that Jesus displayed should impact our lives as followers of Him.
His testimony of finding Jesus in college, surrendering his life in every area as the head coach at TN and the hope he held onto while battling cancer is powerful.
You will hear truth spoken with grace and humility from Cuonzo Martin on this episode of the Co...
2023-12-1053 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeKyle Idleman: Not a Fan | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeKyle Idleman, the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, joins the podcast to coach us up on the difference between being a fan or follower of Jesus. Kyle also coaches us up on the journey of parenthood and the wisdom of sharing our burdens. Let’s dive in and learn from one of best communicators in the church today.
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2023-11-2654 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeAustin Hatch: Gratitude and Grit | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Austin Hatch, who shares his story on being grateful and purposeful during the most trying times in life.
Austin is the survivor of 2 private airplane crashes, losing his mom, dad, and siblings in the process. His story is truly a miracle, and his response to his own story is truly amazing.
We all will face difficulties in our life. How we choose to respond to those times determines our path.
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2023-11-1256 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeLessons From The Past | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeIn this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy and Chris visit about lessons learned and highlights from conversations with their most recent guests.
Jimmy also gives a preview of the upcoming college basketball season and the 5-6 teams he thinks will be in the hunt for a National Title in 2024.
They also dig into the scripture of James 3, and the battle we all face in controlling our tongues.
It’s another powerful podcast with Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke.
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2023-10-2943 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGranger Smith: Can’t Tell A Goat To Be A Sheep | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by country music star Granger Smith.
At one point in his life, Granger Smith was on top of the world as a country music singer. With 11 Albums and a number 1 song on the country charts in 2016, Granger had success that few ever achieve. But one evening at home with his family completely changed his course of life. His 3 year old son River lost his life drowning in the family swimming pool.
Over the next 9 months, Granger tried...
2023-10-1554 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeLance Berkman: Worship the Lord With All Your Mind | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this edition of the coach me up podcast we will catch up with the former MLB All-Star and current Houston Christian University head baseball coach. Join us a we have a bunch of laughs early with some classic baseball stories, and as he coaches us up on how to dive into Scripture in a meaningful way.
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2023-10-0158 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeMitch Barnhart: Let It Rain | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy Dykes snd Chris Burke are joined by Mitch Barnhart, the Director of Athletics at the University of Kentucky.
Mitch is the longest tenured AD in the Southeastetn Conference serving as the leader of Kentucky athletics since 2002. He shares his heart on his core values and daily prayers of asking God to Protect and Provide.
Mitch coaches us up on the story of Elijah in the Old Testament and how Let it Rain is now the Barnhart family motto.
Grace, humility, love, and...
2023-09-1747 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeStories from the Past | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this edition of the coach me up podcast Jimmy and Chris recap some of the most impactful lessons from the last few guests. Also, they go down memory lane and tell some of their favorite sports stories. Hope y’all enjoy…
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2023-09-0346 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeLuke McCown: Adversity and the Shepherd | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeIn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy and Chris are joined by former NFL quarterback Luke McCown. Luke played for multiple NFL teams over the course of his 13 year pro career. As a backup quarterback for most of those 13 seasons, Luke has a unique perspective on how God calls us to be obedient in each and every season of our life.
Luke does a phenomenal job of coaching us up on the 23rd Psalm, one many of us are familiar with, but his interpretation of it is fresh and powerful to those who...
2023-08-2056 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeCraig Lile: Our Words Matter | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJimmy Dykes and co-host Chris Burke welcome former PGA golf pro Craig Lile to this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast.
Craig made his way to the United States from his hometown of Capetown , South Africa to play golf at the University of Arkansas. He went on to become a collegiate All -
American before turning pro in 2001.
You will be challenged by a powerful story from Craig, reminding us of the power and impact our words have in our lives.
A quick study of Matthew 12:33-37 tells us...
2023-08-0647 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeSam Hannon: The Discipline of Simplicity | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeSam Hannon is the congregational leader of Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas. He joins Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke on this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast.
Sam is one of the great Bible teachers in our country today. He is a dad, husband, pastor, and former youth sports coach. He’s a common man with a huge heart for others.
In this conversation, Sam explains in detail the discipline of simplicity and how important it is to self evaluate to make sure nothing is crowding God out of our hearts.
2023-07-2353 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTyler Hansbrough: Don’t Get Bored With the Basics | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeThis weeks guest on the Coach Me Up Podcast with Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke is former North Carolina basketball player and professional basketball player Tyler Hansbrough . Tyler is one of the all time greats to ever put on a Tar Heels jersey as he was a 3x All American and the National College Basketball Player of the Year back in 2008.
Jimmy and Chris get coached up by Tyler as he discusses the qualities he possessed that made him one of the most respected players to ever play the game . The guys take a deep dive into...
2023-07-0949 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRich Morris: When We Cry Out To God, He Hears | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRich Morris is this weeks guest on the Coach Me Up Podcast with Jimmy Dykes snd Chris Burke. Rich is a former professional golfer and the founder of OneCountry and OneCountry.com. Rich dives quickly into a discussion with Jimmy and Chris on how God moved in his life to teach him about thankfulness. You will be impacted by Rich’s story about how he and his wife Renee lost a child and how God used that situation for good. The heart behind OneCountry and all that they do is a real reminder and challenge for us all. It’s a...
2023-06-2553 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeNate Harris: I Was Running From Jesus | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeNate Harris is this weeks guest on the Coach Me Up Podcast with Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke. Nate is a division 1 college basketball official who works games primarily on the West coast in the Pac-12, WCC, and Mountain West conference. Nate and his wife Jessica are also the leaders of a weekly zoom Bible study with officials from all across the country called the Monday Night Devotional. Nate’s story of how he was at one point running from God as a young college basketball official is transparent and speaks clearly about Gods pursuit of us, even we ar...
2023-06-1151 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRitchie McKay: Do I Really Believe God? | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeLiberty University head basketball coach Ritchie McKay joins Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke on this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast. Coach McKay is one of the most respected coaches in all of college basketball having built the Liberty Flame program into a mid major monster over the past few years. Coach McKay speaks with grace and joy as he talks about the impact men like Dick Bennet and Tony Bennett have had on his coaching career, and more importantly his authentic walk with God. Coach McKay challenges all of us as he talks about the difference...
2023-05-2844 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGus Malzahn: Humility, Consistency, Gratefulness | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGus Malzahn the head football coach at the University of Central Florida joins Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke on this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast.
Gus discussed lessons he learned and how faithful God had been to him from the time he was a high school football coach in Arkansas to his rise as one of the most successful college coaches in the game today.
Coach Malzahn talks openly about almost losing his wife Kristi to a rare virus in this past year and how God used that time to open his...
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Crime & EntertainmentBehind the Gangster: The Jimmy Burke StoryToday on Crime & Entertainment, we present another installment of "Behind the Gangster." On this show, we will deep dive into a particular gangster's life that has been portrayed on-screen. As audience members, we often wonder about the validity of story lines within organized crime movies. Well, "Behind the Gangster" will allow you to get the answers. Today, we sit down with former Gambino family associate, Anthony Ruggiano Jr. Anthony grew up alongside many members of organized crime because his father, "Fat Andy", was a highly respected member of the Gambino's. One of the guys he grew up knowing was...
2023-05-0322 minCrime & EntertainmentBehind the Gangster: The Jimmy Burke StoryToday on Crime & Entertainment, we present another installment of "Behind the Gangster." On this show, we will deep dive into Jimmy Burke. Jimmy was born on July 5, 1931, and passed away April 13, 1996, while serving a 20-year sentence. At the age of two, Burke was placed in a foster home and was exposed to violence and sexual abuse while in the care of dozens of foster parents. After taking a pinch early in his criminal career and keeping his mouth shut, Jimmy shot up the rankings quickly. Burke was of Irish descent, which made him ineligible to become a "made man"...
2023-05-0320 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDoug Sirmons: From Fan to Follower of Jesus | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDoug Sirmons is this weeks guest on the Coach Me Up Podcast with Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke. Doug is one of the top college basketball officials in the country right now. He has officiated 9 Final Fours in his career, and has worked each of the past 6 Final Fours in a row. No official in the country is respected more than Doug Sirmons.
Doug’s story of how he rose to the top of his profession after he began officiating at the age of 19 is inspiring. But his testimony of what God has done in his heart an...
2023-04-3054 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJerome Tang: Bible Quiz Coach to National Coach of Year | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeKansas State Head Basketball coach Jerome Tang is this weeks guest on the Coach Me Up Podcast hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke .
Coach Tang is fresh off an Elite 8 appearance in the 2023 NCAA tournament. In his first season as the head coach at K-State, he was named the Naismith National Coach of the Year .
Coach tells Jimmy and Chris how he came to know Jesus, how his early days as a Bible quiz coach impacted his life path, and lessons he learned in his first year as the head coach of the Wildcats .
2023-04-1655 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeFinal 4 Preview, Coach Me up Review | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast , Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke preview the upcoming Final Four in mens College Basketball and Jimmy tells you why he thinks UConn is the favorite to win it all this year.
The guys then go back and review the episodes from the past 2 months discussing things that have impacted them the most from being coached up by their guests from the most recent 6 episodes.
It’s an impactful 40 minutes as highlights from conversation with
CBS basketball analyst Clark Kellogg, Louisville baseball coach Dan Mc...
2023-03-3144 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGabe Gross: Thriving In His Second Chapter | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeGabe Gross is an Auburn legend. He is in an elite class of athletes who have been an All American in baseball and also been a starting QB in college (most recent example Kyler Murray). As impressive as his achievements are as an athlete (7 seasons in the MLB), he has also backed it up with an equally impressive run as a hitting coach, helping Auburn get to 2 of the last 3 College World Series. Despite all his worldly success he has had plenty of trials, and times where he has had to lean on his faith for his confidence and...
2023-03-1949 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeEric Wood: Obedience + Faithfulness = Success | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDr. Eric Wood, the Athletic Director at Louisiana Tech University joins Jimmy and Chris on this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast. Eric is being used mightily by God on his campus and across the nation as a leader in college athletics.
Eric leads his own athletic department with key words of Culture, Class, and Competitive Excellence and breaks each area down in detail
Eric’s story on how he came to trust Jesus and how obedience played into that relationship is a great challenge for all of us
His equation of Ob...
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Dana Truppiana Mob TimesJimmy Burke planned the largest cash robbery in AMERICAN HISTORY!🌟James Burke, also known as "Jimmy the Gent," was an American gangster and Lucchese crime family associate who is believed to have organized the 1978 Lufthansa heist, the largest cash robbery in American history at the time. He was believed to be responsible for the deaths of those involved in the months after the robbery. Following the testimony of Henry Hill, Burke was convicted in 1982, of conspiracy charges related to his involvement in the 1978–79 Boston College basketball point-shaving scandal, and sentenced to 12 years in prison. While in prison, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to another 20 years. He died of ca...
2023-03-0341 minDana Truppiana Mob TimesJimmy Burke planned the largest cash robbery in AMERICAN HISTORY!🌟James Burke, also known as "Jimmy the Gent," was an American gangster and Lucchese crime family associate who is believed to have organized the 1978 Lufthansa heist, the largest cash robbery in American history at the time. He was believed to be responsible for the deaths of those involved in the months after the robbery. Following the testimony of Henry Hill, Burke was convicted in 1982, of conspiracy charges related to his involvement in the 1978–79 Boston College basketball point-shaving scandal, and sentenced to 12 years in prison. While in prison, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to another 20 years. He died of ca...
2023-03-0341 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeMadison Prewett Troutt: Set Apart | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Maddie Prewett the daughter of a basketball coach and former participant on the TV show Bachelor, joins us. We discuss what it’s like to be the daughter (and point guard) of a coach, and how her faith has allowed her to deal with the fame and the “noise” that has come her way since being on the show. We hope you are as blessed by her wisdom as we were!
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2023-02-1948 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeClark Kellogg: Distinct | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeClark Kellogg has been one of The voices of college basketball for the last 30 years. His influence in the game has been first as a player (All American at Ohio St., 1st Rd NBA draft pick) and since as a broadcaster 1990-present). Despite his fame, he is a deeply humble man shaped by his faith, commitment to family and dedication to being a bright light wherever God places him. Join us as we get the pleasure of hearing from one of the greats in broadcasting, Clark Kellogg.
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2023-02-0545 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDan McDonnell: Sense of Urgency | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeUniversity of Louisville head baseball coach Dan McDonnell joins the podcast to kick off 2023. Coach “Mac” is most known as being one of the biggest winners (5 trips to the College World Series) and best motivators in college baseball, and while we certainly dive into that, we also will hear from him on who sharpens him and what spiritual practice he started in 2022 that really made a big impact on his faith and life. Let’s dive in with and get coached up by one of the best in the business, Dan McDonnell.
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2023-01-2248 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeLessons from Year One | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this episode we review all the nuggets of wisdom we were fortunate enough to be coached up on through our first year. It’s been a blessing to get this podcast started, we are so grateful to our, producer, sponsors and guests for making it all happen. So let’s take a trip back through year 1 and relive some of the powerful coaching points, and more importantly let’s see if we can put them into practice in 2023!
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2023-01-081h 04Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTom Crean: Don’t Miss the Details | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeFormer college basketball coach and current ESPN analyst Tom Crean is the guest this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast.
Coach Crean has been at the highest level of college basketball having been the head coach at Marquette University, Indiana University, and most recently at the University of Georgia. He has lead his teams to multiple NCAA tournaments and placed several players into the NBA.
Jimmy and Chris talk about common qualities of great coaches and players and what Coach Crean has learned from studying the best. Three key areas of selflessness, being a...
2022-12-1855 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRhett Lashlee: Wise Beyond His Years | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeSMU head football coach Rhett Lashlee joins Jimmy and Chris on this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast.
Coach Lashlee is in his first year as the head coach of the Mustangs.He has his team bowl eligible and is preparing to play BYU in the upcoming New Mexico Bowl on December 17.
Coach Lashlee at age 39, is one of the youngest head football coaches in Division 1, but shares great insight and wisdom that is far beyond his years.
He gives a beautiful breakdown of his life verse, Jeremiah 29:11
The gu...
2022-12-1142 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeAndy Pettitte: Salt of the Earth | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeAndy Pettitte is a 5 time World Series Champion, he’s the winningest postseason pitcher in MLB history, and has his number retired by the most storied organization in American sports; the New York Yankees. His athletic achievements are legendary, but his impact on the game and away from the game is so much bigger than his pitching résumé. He is a father of four (1 girl, 3 boys) a faithful husband, and a disciple maker who has impacted so many people throughout his life. He joins us to discuss how his faith allowed him to handle the stress and anxiety of p...
2022-11-2751 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRyan Martin O'Connor: Choices, Voices, and Imposter Syndrome | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy and Chris are joined by Ryan Martin O'Connor, the head cheerleading coach at the University of Kentucky. Kentucky cheer is the gold standard of collegiate cheerleading, and Coach Ryan, as she is referred to, leads a program that has won 24 National Titles overall. No matter what sport you coach, what position of leadership you hold, or where you are in your pursuit of a deeper more meaningful walk with God, Coach Ryan does a fantastic job of coaching us up on several key areas.
After an...
2022-11-1337 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeScott Drew: Jesus, Others, Yourself | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeBaylor head basketball coach Scott Drew joins this episode of the Coach Me Up podcast. Coach Drew is entering his 20th season as the head coach of the Bears. Baylor begins the 2022-2023 college basketball season ranked inside the top 10, tied for #5 in the AP poll. Coach Drew lead Baylor to the National Title in 2021, and is one of the favorites to reach this years Final Four in April.
On this episode, Jimmy and Chris have an impactful conversation about the culture of Baylor basketball which centers around three key words. Jesus, Others ,and Yourself. How that...
2022-10-3040 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeMatt Holliday: The Abundant Life After Baseball | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeMatt Holliday joins us for this episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast. Matt, recently retired from a 15 year Major League Baseball career that included 7 all star game appearances, 4 silver slugger awards, the 2007 Batting Title, 3 trips to the World Series (2007,2011,2013) and the 2011 World Series Title with the St. Louis Cardinals.
On this episode we get coached up from Matt on the similarities in two of his greatest teammates, Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge. He tells about his transition from player to coach, as he is now the hitting coach at Oklahoma State University, where his brother Josh i...
2022-10-1745 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRick Barnes: It’s Not About Me | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes joins Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke on this episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast. Coach Barnes is beginning his 8th year as coach of the Volunteers, and last season led his team to the NCAA tournament after winning the 2022 SEC tournament title.He was selected as the Naismith National Coach of the year in 2019 after leading Tennessee to a number 1 ranking during the regular season.
Prior to his stint at Tennessee, Barnes was the head coach at George Mason, Providence College, Clemson, and the University of Texas, where he led the...
2022-10-0240 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkePatric Young: Joyful in the Trial | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined this week on the Coach Me Up podcast by Patric Young, a college basketball analyst for the SEC Network, who is currently recovering from a car accident that has him paralyzed from the waist down. Patric was the SEC defensive player of the year for the Florida Gators back in 2014.He was a 3x SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year under Hall of Fame coach Billy Donovan.
You will be blown away by the spirit, vision, resiliency, and complete trust in God's promises that Patric is leaning on. He talks...
2022-09-1844 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeTodd Blackledge : The Identity Fight | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeOn this episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy and Chris spend time talking with Todd Blackledge from ESPN. Todd was the #7 overall pick in the 1983 draft after leading Penn State to a National Championship, and now is one of ESPN's top college football analyst.
They take a quick look at the 2022 college football, get into an eye opening discussion about the importance we can place on youth sports if we are not careful, what is our true identity built on, and how anything we place as a priority above God in our life will ultimately...
2022-09-0528 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDavid Pollack : Tender & Tough | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeDavid Pollack has a major presence on ESPN during the college football season as an analyst on their massively popular "College GameDay" show every Saturday morning during the football season.Pollack also contributes to ESPN's College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings show, College Football Live, SportsCenter, and College Football Playoff coverage.
David was a 3 time All-American football player, starring as a defensive end at the University of Georgia. David was selected 17th overall in the 2005 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. His NFL was cut short by a neck injury in his 2nd season.
On this ep...
2022-09-0147 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRece Davis : The Humble Leader | Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeRece Davis has been one of the top talents at ESPN since 1995 in the roles as a play by play announcer, studio host, SportsCenter host, and currently the lead host for the massive popular College GameDay shows for both College football and basketball.
In this episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, your hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke discuss some of the big storylines of the upcoming college football season, who is a potential dark-horse title contender, the common thread of coaches like Nick Saban from Alabama, Dabo Swinney from Clemson, and Kirby Smart from Georgia.
2022-08-2141 minCoach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris BurkeJimmy Dykes and Chris Burke | Coach Me Up Podcast LaunchCollege Basketball analyst Jimmy Dykes and College Baseball analyst Chris Burke dive into the Podcast world talking about their new show, Coach Me Up.
Learning from others and being coachable is a huge part of navigating life. Jimmy and Chris will be engaging in powerful conversations with some of the biggest names, on and off the field, as the entire Coach Me Up team will be encouraged, challenged, and lifted up each episode to a new level in our faith and how we apply it to every day life.
The team...
2022-07-2606 min
Gangland WireJimmy Burke aka Jimmy the GentJimmy Burke in the Movies
A listener named Paul Blackwood from Edinburgh Scotland emailed me with some great compliments on the show and suggested I do a story that focuses on “Jimmy the Gent” Burke. I looked around and he is mentioned in several podcasts but only as part of the famous Lufthansa heist. James “Jimmy the Gent” Burke is one of the most famous Mob associates of all time. We use the word “associate” because he was not Sicilian or even Italian or 1/2 Italian. We know about him mainly because another mob associate, Henry Hill, turned on Burke and b...
2021-08-3000 min
Gangland WireJimmy Burke aka Jimmy the GentJimmy Burke in the Movies
A listener named Paul Blackwood from Edinburgh Scotland emailed me with some great compliments on the show and suggested I do a story that focuses on “Jimmy the Gent” Burke. I looked around and he is mentioned in several podcasts but only as part of the famous Lufthansa heist. James “Jimmy the Gent” Burke is one of the most famous Mob associates of all time. We use the word “associate” because he was not Sicilian or even Italian or 1/2 Italian. We know about him mainly because another mob associate, Henry Hill, turned on Burke and became a g...
2021-08-3035 min