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FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC 43 - Jason Hudson FCA Force SoccerSend us a textDr. Jason Hudson joins us on the podcast. Jason will be heading up our FCA Force Soccer club beginning in the Fall of 2025!He is a pastor by day at Redeemer Church in Fort Thomas. He's also done his doctoral dissertation on the role of technology in worship and spiritual growth. FCA Website: https://nkyfca.orgInstagram: @nkyforcesoccerSupport the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: htt...2025-06-1657 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 42 Brad Rhoads Founder of Grace MarriageSend us a textSign up for the Coach and Spouse Getaway: nkyfca.org/getaway"Taking your marriage from stagnant and complacent to active and creative" - Brad RhoadsCoaching can be tough, and so can marriage...the two together can put even the best relationships to the test. This is why Brad Rhoads with Grace Marriage jumps on the podcast.Website: https://www.gracemarriage.com/He shares his journey from a college tennis player to a lawyer, to...2022-12-1340 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC 41 - Bill CurrySend us a textCoach Bill Curry gives us what Jeremy Sheetinger calls "audio gold" on this episode! Some of the topics include: - Stories from playing for Vince Lombardi and with guys like Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas. - Coaching stops at Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia State.- "6 Characteristics of a Champion"- "Power of the Huddle"- Reflections on navigating coaching and personal lifeFollow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachbillcurry Bill's Website: 2022-10-0148 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC 40 - Rusty Parks - FCA WrestlingSend us a textRusty Parks currently serves on staff with FCA in Central KY. On top of that, he collaborates with other staff to host a state-wide FCA wrestling camp. Pulling from decades of experience and relationships that span across the country they've developed a world-class camp experience. In this episode, you'll hear Rusty's story, some of the lessons learned during his coaching career, and a couple of classic stories from his days driving the bus for his team. Website: https://www.fcawrestlingky.org/NKY FCA website: www...2022-09-0232 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 39 - Mo Isom AikenSend us a textThis is a unique episode where we hear from Mo Isom-Aiken as she shares with a group of local High School athletes here in NKY. Mo has an incredible athletic pedigree: LSU All-American GoalkeeperSportscenter Top 10 Play for scoring a 90-yard goalSEC All-Freshman TeamTrained as a placekicker for the football teamLSU's all-time school record in women's soccer with 35 victories and 25 shutouts.Her family and faith are top priorities in life and it has led her to become an author of 3 books as well as fulfilling speaking engagements around the country. 2021-11-1751 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 38 "Win at Home First" Cory CarlsonSend us a textCory Carlson joins us on the podcast and shares some important insights on how to win at home and with your team! Topics include: - Date Night tips - The Five Capitals in life and how to prioritize each- Identity- The powerful impact of coachingCory's Story:As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory Carlson understands the pressures working parents face. He is passionate about helping business leaders win both at work and h...2021-10-1340 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 37 "The Cost of Grinding" - Rick ThompsonSend us a textTopics covered: - Identity- Coaching Boone county and Shaun Alexander- The importance of relationships- Hard work...and rest- Concept of the sabbath- Experiences trying to win games and also thrive in all areas Rick Thompson enters his sixth season on the Lions’ coaching staff and his fifth as the Defensive Coordinator at Mount St. Joseph.Before joining the Mount, Coach Thompson was the Head Coach at Boone County High School. He has had a long...2021-04-1948 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 36 "Building Trust, High Performance, and Future Leaders" Meredith HeaterSend us a textSign up for the FCA Coaches Challenge Here: https://fcacoacheschallenge.org/Join hundreds of coaches as they study through the New Testament of the Bible together in 2021. A weekly reading plan, optional daily text reminders, and the power of knowing you're not alone in the journey! Sign up today! Meredith HeaterPlaying career: Greenville University Volleyball PlayerCoaching: Multiple Junior College StopsFontbonne UniversityCincinnati Christian UniversitySynergy Volleyball Club Topics: Player to C...2020-12-1731 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 35 "How to Win With Your Time, Money, Family, and Team" Eric SztanyoSend us a textEric Sztanyo, an FCA advisory board member and local business leader joins us on this episode of the Coach to Coach podcast. He lives in Ft. Thomas with his home team which includes his lovely wife Witni and their 5 children. At Boone County High School, Eric played both golf and baseball during his time and has some really encouraging points and insights as he shares about his time there. He also dives into some helpful tips after years of trial and error as he navigates marriage, family, work, and...2020-06-1939 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 34 "Lower the Burden of Your Admin Work" Kevin Cristello - Virginia TechSend us a textKevin Cristello, Assistant Athletic Director for Football at Virginia Tech University joins on the podcast. Kevin shares how coaches can streamline their admin/operations work so that they can have more time for the best parts of the job...the players, and the game. We've never heard a coach say they stopped coaching because they stopped loving the game or the kids...it's usually something outside of that. One of the struggles we've heard about is the amount of admin, paperwork, and secondary work that has to...2020-06-1033 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 33 Todd Gongwer - "Lead...For God's Sake"Send us a textSubscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes! For nearly thirty years, Todd Gongwer has been building his expertise in leadershipand team dynamics by serving in a variety of senior-level roles in business andathletics. From an entrepreneurial start-up to public company to college athletics,As a best-selling author, speaker, and teacher on leadership and culturaldevelopment, Todd has spent the last decade working with some of the mostsuccessful coaches, teams, business leaders, and educators in America. His principles have...2020-05-2941 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-32 Clint Hurdle [MLB] "3 Things Every Player Wants to Know"Send us a textClint Hurdle joins us on the show with some veteran insight! Playing Career: - Declined College offers from the U. of Miami and Harvard to play professional baseball. - Drafted by the Kansas City Royals with stops with the Reds, Mets, and Cardinals organizations.Coaching: - Hitting Coach then Manager of the Colorado Rockies- Hitting coach for the Texas Rangers- Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates- Currently a "Lifetime contract with the home team"Topics discussed: - Personal faith...2020-04-3046 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 31 "Creating a Culture of Winning and Life Lessons" Steve FunkeSend us a textCoach Steve Funke joins us this time on the Coach to Coach podcast. Topics Include: Vision for the programBeing a lifelong learnerCore ValuesAlignment as a coaching staffCoaches who impacted himBelief in your playersWork EthicPlaying Career: Simon Kenton High School: Football and Track AthleteGeorgetown College: NAIA National Champion Freshman YearCoaching: Twenhofel Football Coach as well as 2 years as Athletic DirectorSimon Kenton HS assistant Track Coach (Throwers) 2020-04-2143 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC - 30 "Cultivating Key Habits and a Mindset for High Performance" Keaton BelcherSend us a textNKY Sports Hall of Famer Keaton Belcher joins us on this episode of the Coach to Coach podcast. Playing: Multi-sport standout athlete at Pendleton County HSBelmont University Men's BasketballCoaching: Currently Ryle HS Boy's Basketball CoachPreviously Pendleton County HS Head CoachTopics discussed: - Playing in the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen and multiple NCAA tournaments- Habits and a mindset that helped him maximize his potential- The coaches that developed him and...2020-04-1335 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC 29 - "How to Partner with Parents and 3 Ways to Thrive During Your Season" - Keith MadisonSend us a textCoach Keith Madison joins on the show for this episode! Hear Keith's journey from a small town in western KY to making to Triple-A with the Expos/Reds, Coaching for 25 years in the SEC, then what he's up to now in "retirement"Fast Facts:- Played professionally in the Expos and Reds organizations- KY HS Baseball Hall of Fame- 783 Wins as Head Baseball Coach, University of KY- University of KY Hall of Fame- American Coaches Association Hall of Fame2020-03-2549 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-27 "How to maximize focus and reach your full potential." - Larry Travis, NKU Golf Coach & Ministry LeaderSend us a textIn this episode, Larry Travis, Former Pastor of and long time golf coach and lover of the game talks about the challenges of Golf and how to overcome the mental hurdles involved. Check out the episode to hear more about how unlocking a greater understanding of yourself can increase an athlete's potential.Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NKYFCA 2020-02-2535 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-28 "How sports have changed & the importance of love." - Dave Eckstein, Boone County FootballSend us a textDave Eckstein is a life-long NKY coach and has always done phenomenal work investing in students all over the area.In this episode he walks us through his experience and observations about the changes in the sports landscape and the one thing that has remained consistent (spoiler alert: it's in the title).Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NKYFCA 2020-02-2533 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-25 Nate Sallee - "How to connect your faith and sport"Send us a textNate Sallee switches it up a little bit and provides a short teaching on the relationship between God and sport. Nate is the area director for the the NKY Fellowship of Christian Athletes. While his personal coaching career just started with his son's youth b-ball team this past winter, he's always been deeply connected to coaching through his father growing up. Now he supports his wife as the head volleyball coach at Highlands High School as well as serving and building into coaches through his full-time role with FCA.2020-02-1918 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-26 "How to Motivate Athletes Toward Fitness and Success" - Alex Harbin - Iron Sharpens Iron"Send us a textAlex discusses the importance of knowing your athletes, maximizing their output and the correlation between the two.Alex Harbin is the owner of Iron Sharpens Iron gym in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a passion for bringing people together in order to unlock the greatest potential within individuals. As an Elder High School and Mt. St. Joe football alumni, Alex has a desire to help teams and athletes represent themselves and their teams in the best ways possible.Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/p...2020-02-1943 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-24 "Work Hard, Rest Hard, and building relationships" - Stephanie Wolf Ludlow HSSend us a textStephanie Wolf is the cheerleading coach at Ludlow High School in Northern Kentucky. With a long-term vision for coaching her team she has great experience in delegating leadership and empowering the members of her team.Topics/Highlights: Learning from Transformational Leadership - Relational + Transactional = Relactional- Minimizing drama on your team - Importance of self-care and rest.Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NKYFCA 2020-02-1936 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-23 "Building Trust with Players and Inspiring Them to Be Awesome" Nick JacksonSend us a textNick Jackson is currently a nationally respected motivational speaker who lives on the West Side of Cincinnati. After a collegiate football career at Mt. St. Joseph, Nick has had coaching stops at Norwood and Highlands High School.His motivational speaking career was kickstarted as he partnered with Cris Collingsworth through an organization called "U-give" which not only coordinated assemblies at schools but also activated tons of service projects.Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www...2020-02-1339 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-22 "Justin Otto - Former Henry Clay Lacrosse"Send us a textJustin jumps on the podcast with us and shares his story as a hockey and lacrosse athlete as well as how he coached Henry Clay to a state championship in Lacrosse. - Create a culture of honesty and strong work ethic- Pre-season prep and 1-1 meetings- Book "Hard Hat": Jon Gordon resources: www.JonGordon.com - Invest in the individual and team level- Be clear and be simple in your coaching- 3 Controllables: Attitude, effort, and actions- Importance of data and t...2020-02-1339 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-20 "Building a Championship Culture" with Dale Mueller (Part 1)Send us a textDale Mueller hops on the podcast for the first of TWO episodes. Yes, so much to unpack with Coach Mueller that we blocked out multiple episodes. Dale was a collegiate baseball player at Cornell University and is most recognized in NKY and beyond as a very successful head football coach. After multiple coaching stops his longest tenure was a Highlands High School where he amassed several state championships. Topics include: - How his "why" behind coaching drove him- Why he didn't cut p...2020-02-1231 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-21 "Lessons Learned For Life Off the Field" Dale Mueller (Part 2)Send us a textOur 2nd episode with Coach Dale Mueller, former Highlands High School state championship coach. We turn the corner a little bit and discuss how his coaching career and personal life collided and lessons learned along the way. Topics include: - Hobbies- The importance of focus- Assistant coaches and delegationand much more! Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NKYFCA 2020-02-1246 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-18 "Empowering ALL of Your Players" Chris CornettSend us a textChris Cornett joins the show with some solid insights on coaching your whole roster. His coaching stops include:Cooper HS TrackCamp Ernst BasketballLudlow FootballLudlow TrackTopics mentioned:Power of encouragementGetting buy-in even from role playersHis top leadership lessons over the years Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NKYFCA 2020-01-2937 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-19 "How to Help Your Players Be Resilient and Work Together" Sam Rutowski - NKU Women's SoccerSend us a textSam Rutowski join us on the Coach to coach podcast. Currently, she coaches at Ross High School and plays semi-professionally with the Cincinnati Sirens. Before that, she was the Graduate Assistant Coach at Lee University who made a national championship finals. Sam was also a standout player for the NKU Women's Soccer program where she played all 4 years which included a Horizon League championship as well as the nod as a captain as a senior. Topics include: - Transitioning from being...2020-01-2943 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-17 - "The 5 Marks of a Man" with Brian TomeSend us a textBrian Tome is the senior pastor of Crossroads, the fastest growing church in America He shares an overview of his book, "Five Marks of a Man" with a clear coaching and athletic lens to speak directly to you, our "Coach to Coach" audience. Topics include: - How coaching can shape the lives of your players- One of the main differences between a coach he played for and other successful ones he's observedAnd of course, he unpacks the 5 Marks...that men: 2020-01-2340 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-15 - "4 Questions That Will Make You a Better Coach" - Joel Steczynski - Dixie Heights Girl's B-ballSend us a textCoach Joel Steczynski joins us for this episode. Joel coached baseball and volleyball at different points in his life but his main sport currently is girl's basketball. He led the Colonels on a run all the way up to the 9th region championship. Resources mentioned: Inside Out Coaching by Joe EhrmannLead...For God's Sake by Todd Gongwer3 Dimensional Coaching. "You have to care more about the player than you do about the trophy."Support the show...2020-01-2237 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-16 - "How Winning and Character are Connected" - Coach Greg MillerSend us a textGreg Miller, current Head Basketball coach at Trinity International University joins us on the show. Topics and Resources Mentioned: - His journey as an athlete at Grace College to now Head Coach- Transformational Leadership - 3 Dimensional CoachingSupport the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NKYFCA 2020-01-2232 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-14 - "Why How You Handle Adversity Can Inspire Your Team" Chris WrightSend us a textChris Wright joins us on the show from Ludlow HS. Chris has coached several sports including cross country, basketball, and track. Topics include;- How he's overcome personal and family struggles- Coaching all different types of seasons- How his faith impacts his perspective and approachAnd some amazing stories as well!Tissues recommended for this episode because Chris openly shares some incredibly hard yet beautiful times in his life. Support the showWebsite: https://www.nky...2020-01-2231 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-13 - "Becoming a 3 Dimensional Coach" with Jeff DukeSend us a textJeff Duke, author of 3 Dimensional Coaching joins us on the show. Several NKY coaches have already gone through this training and are implementing the 3D framework into their programs. Topics include: - Jeff's story of how we went from an athlete to coach of multiple sports, to current day where he's traveling the world delivering this material- Effective ways of motivating player- Handling emotions- Building a strong culture of teamworkJeff did his Doctoral dissertation on the influence of the...2020-01-1539 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-12 - "How to Multiply Your Time" - Nate SalleeSend us a textNate Sallee shares a tool he's discovered called the "Focus Funnel" which gives coaches and leaders the ability to multiply their time and not just manage it. It's based on a Ted talk and material from Rory Vaden. Watch his Ted Talk here:https://youtu.be/y2X7c9TUQJ8 Coaches have countless tasks to manage both personally and professionally and this tool empowers you with a system on how to process it all. There are 4 main steps when something comes across your desk. ...2020-01-1523 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-11 - "Getting the Most Out of Your Players and Leading by Example" w/ Clint Coleman Walton Verona BaseballSend us a textOur interview with Walton Verona Baseball Coach Clint Coleman.Clint brings to the show experience college baseball play at the University of the Cumberlands as well as time invested as an assistant and now the head coach of Walton Verona High School baseball. Clint has also served for many years as the faculty sponsor for the Walton Verona High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes club. He does a great job of building into 8-12 student leaders weekly and empowers them to lead their monthly FCA huddle meetings.2020-01-1527 minFCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-10 "How Coaching Can Change Communities" Pat West Dayton HSSend us a textPat West joins us on the show. Pat was a multi-sport athlete in college and has worn several coaching hats since. He has coached at Cooper High School, Dayton High School, Cincinnati Christian University, and a brief stint with the Kings Hammer Soccer Club. Topics include:- Key coaches that built into him growing up- Making it as a college athlete without a ton of resources.- The impact of a coach that ripples across a whole community. Support the show...2020-01-0736 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-9 "How to Relate with Parents as a Coach" Ford TaylorSend us a textFord Taylor joins the podcast this time with tons of really practical and helpful tips. Topics include: - Key leadership principles- Maximizing player potential- Having parents become partners instead of enemies- Laying pre-season groundwork that will benefit you the whole season- How vulnerability helped his teams play betterOne coach said he listened to this multiple times and took notes! Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @nat...2020-01-0742 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-8 "Faith, Family, and Football" with Ben StroupSend us a textBen Stroup joins us on the show this time. He graduated from Scott High School where he played football. Multiple coaching stops including Bracken County. Topics include: A hilarious story of how he made the Hudl highlight reel on the sidelinesCreative ways to contribute as a coach while also rocking out the husband/father roleHow to motivate the 21st-century athlete. and much more! Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstag...2020-01-0734 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-7 - "Best of CTC: Top Takeaways From the First 6 Episodes"Send us a textHost Nate Sallee walks you through the best take away points from his first several guests on the FCA Coach to Coach podcast. Creating a high performing culturePerspective in Coaching How faith and coaching can work togetherand many more. Support the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NKYFCA 2020-01-0735 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-6 - "How Your Life Can Inspire Others" Casey Fisk Scott HSSend us a textCasey Fisk is a long-time friend of NKY FCA. He brings to the podcast years and years of coaching experience in Football and Track. Topics include:- His story of how he lost over 100 pounds and now has completed multiple Full Marathons- Best lessons from Coaches he's had throughout the years. - How his personal growth has led to growth in his family and teams. Enjoyed it? Please SHARE with at least 1 coach in your life. Support the sho...2020-01-0243 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-5 - "Becoming a Transformational Coach and How to Take a L.A.P" - Marty Mayer Bellevue HS + NKUSend us a textOur interview with Marty Mayer. Marty is on FCA staff as an area representative where he regularly is mentoring coaches and meeting with local high school football teams. He and his wife Bobbie have touched thousands of lives over the course of their time as servants of NKY. Athletic Experience: - HS State Champion Runner- A successful running career at Baylor University- Former teacher and coach and Bellevue High School- Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Assistant Track Coach2019-12-3034 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-4 - "3 Surprising Ways to Increase Performance With Your Team" Chris Crawford - NKY Stealers SoftballSend us a textWe interview Chris Crawford on how he's been able to create a high performing select softball program. Topics include: - Leader modeling as a coach- Prayer as a team and with opponents- Cultivating 100% effort - Navigating softball and family schedulesSupport the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee24Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NKYFCA 2019-12-3037 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-3 "How You See Your Players Impacts Your Coaching" Luke pattersonSend us a textWe chat with Coach Luke Patterson on this episode.Luke has coached multiple sports including soccer at Cooper High School and basketball at Camp Ernst. Topics include: - Marriage communication as a coach- Viewing your players with the God-given potential within them- A hilarious story involving him running suicide drills with his players- Transformational Leadership: training and top takeawaysSupport the showWebsite: https://www.nkyfca.org/podcastInstagram: @nkyfcaTwitter: @nkyfca @natesallee242019-12-1937 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-2 - "Knowing Your Purpose as a Coach" Ben Brown Boone County HSSend us a textWe interview Coach Ben Brown on this episode of the Coach to Coach podcast. Ben currently coaches football at Boone County High School where he's been for over 15 years. He's a Boone County High School graduate who then went on to play football at Morehead State University.His wife Christina is also an assistant volleyball coach at Cooper High School.Topics include: - Coaching stories from legendary Boone County coach Owen Hauck and Morehead State coach Matt BallardSupport the show2019-12-1739 min
FCA Coach to Coach PodcastCTC-1- "Winning With Your Team and In Your Home" Katelyn SalleeSend us a textWe welcome Katelyn Sallee to the "Coach to Coach" podcast to talk life, faith, coaching, and volleyball. Topics include: - Building team cohesion- Setting a high performing culture- Lessons learned while attempting to thrive at home during the season- Conflict resolutionAs an athlete Katelyn has been inducted into the following Hall of Fames:- Morehead State University Athletics HOF- NKY Athletic Directors HOF - NKY Sports HOF- Simon Kenton...2019-12-1645 min