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The Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 31 - Reggie BrooksThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Reggie Brooks, the Executive Director of Holtz's Heroes, former Notre Dame football standout and a new author. Brooks talks about a number of topics, including: Growing Up Playing Sports (3:14)His Football Career at Notre Dame and in the NFL (4:39)The Impact of Great Coaches (14:35)His Own Coaching Philosophy (17:51)Advice for Sports Parents (22:32)His New Book If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Sideline, Locker Room and Press Box (28:55)The Holtz's Heroes Foundation (36:30)2021-11-0545 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 30 - Christine PinaltoThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Christine Pinalto, Executive Director of Sidelined USA. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:Her Family's Journey in Sports & Founding Sidelined USA (3:54)What Injuries "Sideline" Kids? (14:13)An Athlete's Story (17:05)How Can Coaches Help Injured Athletes? (24:36)What's the Parent's Role? (32:25)Advice for Injured Athletes (38:19)The Core Values of Sidelined USA (42:25)Visit www.sidelinedusa.org to learn more about Christine's work or get help for a student-athlete who has been "sidelined" by injury.Play Like...2021-10-2249 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 29 - Kory MinorThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Kory Minor, a former defensive standout for the University of Notre Dame Football and a 4 year pro who now coaches high school football in California. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:Growing up in Sports (3:54)Playing for Lou Holtz at Notre Dame (5:13)Playing in the NFL (9:45)The Impact of Coaches (12:00)Motivational Speaking and Training Coaches (13:57)What it means to Play Like a Champion Today (23:56)Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4...2021-09-2428 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 28 - Anthony IanniThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Anthony Ianni, the first known athlete on the Autism Spectrum to compete in Division I college basketball. Anthony walked-on at Michigan State where he was a part of two conference championships and the 2010 Final Four. Now he's a motivational speaker and the author of a new book Centered: Autism, Basketball and One Athlete's Dreams. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:Anthony's Love of Sports (2:57)Growing up on the Autism Spectrum & Advice for Coaches (5:05)Bullying (13:16)Anthony's Basketball Career & Playing at Michigan State (19:15)2021-09-1038 min
The Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 27 - Carolyn SidecoThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Carolyn Sideco, a long-time athletic administrator in the San Francisco area as well as an official and founder of Coaching Kapwa, a part of the Kapatid Consulting Group. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Captivated by Sports & The Beginning of a Journey (1:40)
From Serving as an Athletic Administrator to Serving Athletic Administrators (6:15)
Knowing Your Why (11:34)
Coaching Kapwa (17:30)
Leading as a Female Official (28:40)
Social Justice & NOMAD (38:30)
Coaching Kapwa: https://www.coachingkapwa.com/
Find...2021-05-1459 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 26 - Cassidy LichtmanThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Cassidy Lichtman, a professional volleyball player and founder of P/ATH. A two-time college All-American and Academic All-American at Stanford University, as well as a former Team USA volleyball player and member of the new Athletes Unlimited league, Cassidy has a fascinating story that goes beyond her fantastic career. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Cassidy's Story (2:27)
Experiencing College, Pro & Team USA Volleyball (7:36)
"Play with Purpose" (17:32)
Developing P/ATH (22:38)
The Power to Shape Lives (30:15)
Learn more about...2021-04-3036 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 25 - Bishop Thomas PaprockiThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Bishop Thomas Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and an author of two entertaining books on the intersection of faith and sports. Following 2013's Holy Goals for Body & Soul, Bishop Paprocki has just released Running for a Higher Purpose, which features insights from 43 years as a priest and a love of running that has seen him complete 24 marathons. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing Up Catholic and a Sports Fan (3:05)
Prioritizing Sport in a Busy Schedule (5:01)
Coaching High School...2021-04-1637 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 24 - Orlandus ThomasThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Orlandus Thomas, the Athletic Director at Intrinsic Charter High School in Chicago, IL as well as a Health & Physical Education teacher at the school. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
How Orlandus Fell in Love with Sports (2:23)
How Being a College Athlete Instilled a Lifelong Passion (6:21)
On Being an Educator (10:26)
The Impact of Coaching (14:59)
Michelle Obama & "Let's Move" (22:02)
CHAMPS Mentoring Program (26:55)
Adapting to Remote Learning in Physical Education (32:02)
Staying Present, Grateful and...2021-04-0248 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 23 - Jen BrooksThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Jen Brooks, the Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy in St. Louis MO. She's also the founder of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports and a host of her own podcast "Time Out with Jen Brooks." On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Jen's Athletic Journey & Career in Sports (1:54)
Working at a Catholic School (6:15)
Advice for a Young Athletic Director (7:52)
Being a Woman in High School Sports (8:40)
The Global Community of Women in High School Sports (15:10)
...2021-03-1933 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 22 - Derrick PerryThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Derrick Perry, a counselor at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in South Bend, IN and a part of the Michiana Athletic & Recreation Assocation. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Derrick's Experience with Sports (1:56)
Working with At-Risk Youth (5:16)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) (11:01)
The RALLI Program (18:00)
Experiencing of Trauma (22:45)
Running for the South Bend School Board (31:18)
The Michiana Athletic & Recreation Association (MARA) (34:24)
How Sports Can Help Kids (38:24)
Play Like a Champion...2021-03-0542 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 21 - Dr. Nicole LaVoiThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Dr. Nicole LaVoi, the Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota. Visit the Tucker Center at www.tuckercenter.org. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Nicole's Life in Sport as a Collegiate Athlete & Coach (4:14)
The Beginning of Play Like a Champion & Returning to the University of Minnesota (8:57)
The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport (13:10)
Research on...2021-02-2648 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 20 - Santiago Pérez de CaminoThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Santiago Pérez de Camino, Head of the Church & Sport Office for the Dicastery of Laity, Family and Life at the Vatican (www.laityfamilylife.va). On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing up with Sports (3:41)
Santiago's Journey to the Vatican (7:42)
The Mission of the Office of Church & Sport (12:20)
Giving the Best of Yourself: A Document about the Christian Perspective on Sport & the Human Person (16:10)
The Dicastery's Library of Papal Documents on Sport (21:26)
Issues with Sport T...2021-02-191h 09The Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 19 - Roy KesselThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. You can learn more about their work and listen to their podcast at sportsphilanthropynetwork.org. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing up with Sports (2:52)
Sports Philanthropy Network (4:20)
The Sports Philanthropy World Conference (9:02)
COVID-19's Impact on Sports & Philanthropy (11:55)
Combating Racism in Sports (15:38)
Sports Philanthropy Network Resources (20:18)
The Sports Philanthropy Network Podcast (25:54)
The Problem with Today's Pay-to-Play Culture (29:27)
Roy's Favorite Part of the...2021-02-1241 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 18 - Andre LodreeThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Andre Lodree, Founder and Executive Director of Four Point Play. You can learn more about Four Point Play by visiting 4ptplay.org. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing Up with Basketball (2:53)
What is Four Point Play? (5:34)
Coaching as Teaching (7:12)
How does Play Like a Champion's philosophy fit in Four Point Play? (10:30)
How have you grown in the past year and how did you adjust to COVID-19? (13:19)
Eliminating the word "Can't" (18:12)
Loving Work & Sports as...2021-02-0535 min
Sports Philanthropy PodcastS4:EP7--Peter Piscitello, Play Like A Champion TodayJoin us for S4:EP7 of the #SportsPhilanthropy #Podcast as Peter Piscitello, Manager of Outreach and Operations Support for Play Like a Champion Today, sits down with our host Roy Kessel.2021-01-2641 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 17 - The Best of the Play Like a Champion Show (2020 Edition)The Play Like a Champion Show has enjoyed a tremendous group of guests over our first 16 episodes. On today's podcast we look back on a year that none of us will soon forget, with clips and commentary on some of the most discussed topics on the show. While we couldn't possibly fit all of our favorite moments in one podcast, we hope you enjoy this selection. Wishing all our listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sports & COVID-19 (6:24)
The Best Parts of Coaching and the Coaches Who Do It Best (11:35)
...2020-12-1855 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 16 - Anne StricherzThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Anne Stricherz, a Religious Studies Teacher, Varsity Girls Golf Coach and the Assistant Athletic Director for Engagement at St. Francis High School in California. Anne is also a national speaker, an author and blogs about the intersection of sports and spirituality at https://sportsandspirituality.blogspot.com. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing Up with Sports (2:45)
Attending the University of Notre Dame (5:21)
Athletics & Education (7:57)
Coaching High School Athletes (10:56)
#WeChampionFemaleCoaches (13:05)
Teaching "Sports & Spirituality" to High School Students (15:35)2020-12-1143 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 15 - Bethany HendersonThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and the Network President of America SCORES. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Bethany's background in sports as well as public, private and non-profit sectors (3:35)
What Bethany has learned through her career (7:53)
What is DC SCORES? (9:00)
Expanding DC SCORES and the America SCORES Network (11:02)
The problem with access and How DC SCORES is increasing access to programs for kids (15:43)
Managing the pandemic and fighting for justice (18:26)
The Impact of DC...2020-12-0400 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowBonus Podcast: Grace Curtin & A Team for Every ChildThe Play Like a Champion Show is joined by Grace Curtin, Play Like a Champion's Project Manager for the A Team for Every Child initiative in Chicago, IL. In today's episode the trio discusses the evolution of A Team for Every Child and details efforts in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Listeners are invited to a special event on December 9th, as Play Like a Champion hosts A Team for Every Child Showcase at 7:00 pm EST. Register for free by clicking here. Topics for today's podcast include:
Grace's Role with Play Like a Champion (4:28)
...2020-12-0100 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 14 - Anthony ThomasThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Anthony Thomas, the Athletic Director at Francis Parker High School in San Diego, CA and founder of the National Organization of Minority Athletic Directors (NOMAD). On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing up in Sports (3:16)
Getting into Teaching and Francis Parker School (7:23)
Building Character in High School Sports (13:03)
Experiencing George Floyd and How that Led to NOMAD (16:58)
Upcoming Webinar Series on "Uncomfortable Conversations on Race" (27:38)
What is Your "Why"? (37:58)
Learn more about NOMAD at https...2020-11-2000 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 13 - Martin DavisThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Martin Davis, an Author, Coach, Journalist and Podcaster who has a new book coming out in 2021 titled 30 Days with America's High School Coaches. Learn more about Martin on his website at www.martindavisauthor.com. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
The Role of Sports & Great Coaching in Marty's Childhood (3:02)
Writing and Volunteer Coaching (6:26)
Why He Wrote 30 Days with America's High School Coaches (8:22)
Coaches Who Make an Impact (16:13)
Common Traits of the Best Coaches (22:27)
The Pressure of...2020-11-1300 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 12 - Jamyle CannonThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Jamyle Cannon, Founder and Executive Director of The Bloc in Chicago, IL. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
The Important Role of Sports in Jamyle's Life & Other Young People (4:26)
The History and Mission of The Bloc (9:18)
Play Like a Champion & The Bloc (13:06)
What Does a Day at The Bloc Look Like? (15:46)
Ending Practice with "Shout-Outs" (19:16)
Being Named a CNN Hero and Celebrating The Bloc's Impact (24:06)
An Inspirational Story from The Bloc (26:38)
Staying...2020-11-0600 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 11 - Muffet McGrawThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Muffet McGraw, the former Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Notre Dame. McGraw is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and one of the most successful coaches in the history of Division I college basketball, with 936 wins, 9 trips to the Final Four and 2 National Championships. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing Up an Athlete (2:35)
Muffet on Her Coaching Career and What She Learned (7:37)
Memorable Moments from a Legendary Career (10:44)
Why Female Coaches are So Important (12:22)2020-10-3000 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 10 - Alex BohlThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Alex Bohl, Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director at Newman Catholic High School in Mason City, IA. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Alex's Lifelong Love of Sports and Athletic Career (4:21)
Newman Catholic's Culture (9:22)
Infusing Faith in Athletics & the Play Like a Champion Approach at Newman Catholic (11:44)
Playing High School Baseball in a Pandemic (20:16)
Fall Sports During COVID-19 (28:38)
Alex on the Best Parts of Coaching & the Most Challenging (34:33)
Play Like a...2020-10-2300 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 9 - Dr. Ramona CoxThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Dr. Ramona Cox from the Detroit Police Athletic League. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Ramona's Lifelong Love of Sports and Her Athletic Career (3:49)
The Police Athletic League (PAL) (7:23)
How the "Pay to Play" Culture Affects Kids and the PAL Response (8:44)
Project Play Champions (13:00)
Girls Changing the Game (19:39)
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Detroit PAL (24:57)
How the PAL is Combatting Racial Injustice & Building Relationships (28:55)
The Impact of PAL (34:05)
Play Like...2020-10-1600 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 8: Bishop Michael OlsonThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Bishop Michael Olson from the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
The Role of Sports in Bishop Olson's Childhood and Pastoral Ministry (4:55)
The Role of Sports & Character Education for Parents and Coaches (12:43)
"Pay to Play" and Issues in the Current Sports Culture (15:45)
Sports and the New Evangelization (21:27)
A Pastoral Action Plan for Sports (26:34)
An Office for Sports as Ministry in the American Church? (34:21)
COVID-19 and the Diocese of Fort Worth (38:33)2020-10-0900 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 7: Michael PooleThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Michael Poole, an award-winning teacher, coach, athletic director and founder of Positive Outlook, Inc. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Michael's Background and the Role of Sports in His Life (2:29)
How the Montessori Approach Can Impact Coaching (5:47)
Positive Outlook (14:18)
Positive Outlook & Play Like a Champion (22:25)
The Impact of COVID-19 (28:18)
Michiana Athletic & Recreation Association (34:42)
The Impact of Coaching (47:50)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on...2020-10-0200 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 6: Matt Pustay & Danny SheehanThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Coach Matt Pustay, an Assistant Coach for DePauw University's baseball program, as well as one of the student-athletes on Matt's team, Danny Sheehan. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Danny's Background in Sports (2:15)
Coach Matt Pustay's Background and (4:30)
Danny on Being Recruited in Both Football & Baseball (6:15)
Recruiting from the college coach's perspective (9:00)
Working with parents as a college coach & recruiting coordinator (14:00)
About the DePauw Baseball program (17:45)
How Division III sports are unique (21:30)
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The Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 5: Meghan MorganThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Meghan Morgan, Executive Director of Girls in the Game. Meghan's work is providing opportunities for thousands of girls to discover their strengths, confidence and leadership skills through fun and active sports, health and leadership programs. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Meghan's background and career (3:10)
The mission and impact of Girls in the Game (7:40)
Impacting Kids in a COVID-19 World (19:30)
What would an ideal world look like for young girls? (23:30)
Who is the person you most admire and why? (27:05)2020-06-0532 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 4: Allison FondaleThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Allison Fondale, Athletic Director at St. Mary's High School in Annapolis, Maryland. Allison has been recognized as one of the best Athletic Directors in her state following years as an accomplished lacrosse player and a college coach. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Why Allison believes sports are so important for everyone (3:30)
Allison's introduction to lacrosse and the power of a great coach (5:30)
St. Mary's High School and Partnering with Play Like a Champion (7:35)
CHAMPS Program Explanation & Impact (11:06)
...2020-05-1535 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 3: Dr. Joe CongeniThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Dr. Joe Congeni. Dr. Congeni is the Director of Sports Medicine at Akron Children's Hospital and a pediatric sports medicine physician for over 30 years. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Dr. Congeni's background in sports and medicine (3:20)
The evolution of pediatric sports medicine (5:20)
Specialization and how to safely train young athletes (8:40)
How Congeni's experience in sports medicine shaped his role as a youth sports coach (11:35)
Updates on concussions, knee injuries and back injuries in young athletes (17:10)
Where we're...2020-05-0837 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 2: Clark PowerEpisode 2 of The Play Like a Champion Show features our interview with Dr. Clark Power. Clark is the founder and Executive Director of the Play Like a Champion Today Educational Series and has been a professor for over three decades at the University of Notre Dame. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Why Clark started the Play Like a Champion Today Educational Series (3:40)
The challenges facing youth sports organizations during the current COVID-19 crisis (12:50)
Play Like a Champion's response to COVID-19 (20:55)
Re-imagining Youth Sports in a post COVID-19 world (27:10)2020-05-0138 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowEpisode 1: Dr. Carrie HastingsThe Play Like a Champion Show interviews Dr. Carrie Hastings. Carrie is is a licensed clinical and sports psychologist and team psychologist for the NFL's Los Angeles Rams (read her full bio here). On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Carrie's Career as a College Athlete and Foray into Sports Psychology (4:20)
Her work with the Los Angeles Rams (10:35)
How teams are embracing sports psychology and mental performance (14:11)
How athletes and coaches are experiencing the coronavirus pandemic and how coaches can help athletes during this time (18:30)
Advice for parents (40:50)2020-04-2449 minThe Play Like a Champion ShowTrailerJoin us for the brand new Play Like a Champion Show! Coming soon to your favorite podcast provider.2020-04-1700 min