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The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 8 - Connor Jo LewisDive into the inspiring world of women's football with this captivating Coach to Coach episode featuring the dynamic Connor Jo Lewis, "Cojo," head coach of the Minnesota Vixen.
This isn't just another football story; it's a journey of passion, resilience, and strategic brilliance. From her early days playing tackle football to her groundbreaking role as a head coach and sports analytics expert, Cojo shatters stereotypes and redefines the game.
Discover her unique "listen, learn, lead" philosophy, her insights from an NFL diversity fellowship with the Baltimore Ravens, and how her experience in Australian Rules Football shapes her coaching. Whether you're...2025-03-251h 23
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 7 - Taye Daniel-AyibiowuIn this engaging episode of the Coach to Coach podcast, host Sean Lindersmith sits down with Coach Taye Daniel-Ayibiowu to explore his inspiring journey through the world of rugby and coaching. Coach T's story is one of passion, mentorship, and a deep commitment to youth development.
Here's a breakdown of what you'll discover:
Early Influences: Learn about Coach T's upbringing in Queens, New York, his multi-sport background, and how his initial aspirations in ministry shaped his approach to coaching.
From Player to Mentor: Discover how an injury led Coach T to transition from playing rugby to coaching, and how he...2025-03-131h 08
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 6 - Jon BrewerThe Coach to Coach podcast welcomes Jon Brewer, defensive coordinator at Fontana High School. It is discussed how Brewer's dedication to leadership and personal growth has helped his coaching career.
Brewer shares his journey into coaching, having been inspired by his high school coaches Markham and Breck. He emphasizes the importance of practicing what you preach and leading by example.
The conversation delves into Brewer's coaching philosophy, particularly his focus on discipline and continuous improvement. He believes in celebrating small victories and maintaining momentum through consistent effort.
Brewer expresses his desire to become a head coach one day and his...2025-01-151h 10
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 5 - Mac and SnookiThis episode of the Coach to Coach podcast features Katie McNeil (Mac) and Amanda Huber (Snooki), a dynamic coaching duo who have been leading women's rugby teams in Wisconsin for over a decade.
The episode explores their unique co-coaching relationship, highlighting their individual strengths and how they complement each other to create a positive and successful team environment. They discuss their coaching journey, starting with their initial meeting at UW-Whitewater and the challenges they faced in establishing a new team culture.
Mac and Snooki share their coaching philosophies, emphasizing the importance of trust, loyalty, and servant leadership. They also discuss...2025-01-021h 28
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 4 - Derek WagnerThis episode of the Coach to Coach podcast features an interview with Derek Wagner, the long-time coach of the UW-Eau Claire women's rugby team.
Derek shares his journey into coaching, highlighting the influence of his wife, Stephanie, who encouraged him to take on the role despite his initial reluctance and limited rugby experience. He discusses the challenges he faced early on, including imposter syndrome and transitioning into a new team environment, and how he gained confidence through positive feedback from his players.
The conversation explores Derek's coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of structure, continuous learning through micro-learning resources like rugby-focused...2024-12-231h 08
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 3 - Nick PattiThis episode of the Coach to Coach podcast features an interview with Nick Patti, the head coach of the Salve Regina University women's rugby team.
The conversation begins with a humorous anecdote about the generational gap between Nick and his players, highlighting differences in music preferences and experiences with technology. It then delves into Nick's background, including his early exposure to coaching through his grandfather and his experiences playing football and rugby.
Nick discusses his coaching journey, starting with his first unofficial role coaching sevens rugby while still a player at Salve Regina. He then details his various coaching positions...2024-12-181h 07
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 2 - Kelley BridenbaughKelley Bridenbaugh is the coach of the Rochester Renegades Women's rugby club in New York.
elley shares her experience of transitioning into coaching after suffering from ACL injuries, highlighting the importance of finding her role within the coaching staff and overcoming imposter syndrome. She details her experience as the head coach of the Rochester Renegades, discussing the challenges of building a competitive team culture, making selection decisions, and managing player expectations.
Kelley also emphasizes the importance of building relationships with players and fostering open communication within the team. The episode concludes with Kelley encouraging listeners to find ways to give...2024-12-111h 09
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 1 - Donnita LindersmithRather than doing a stale introductory Pod, the host has chosen to interview his first coaching influence...his mother.
In this episode, Sean Lindersmith interviews his mother, Donnita Lindersmith, about her experience as a coach. Donnita talks about how she became a coach, what it was like coaching her son's baseball team, and the importance of family support in youth sports. She also shares some of her favorite memories from her son's rugby coaching career. The episode ends with Donnita emphasizing the importance of showing up for kids and supporting them in their activities, whether it's sports or something else.
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Bullish Drive PodcastSeason 2 Finale - The Builder: Culture, Grit, Organization, and future leaders with Sean LindersmithWhat a season! We’ve had some incredible guests with powerful stories and wisdom. I’m incredibly excited for our 1 hour Season 2 Finale, rounding it out with Sean Lindersmith, VP of Operations for Premier Rugby Sevens. We will dive into the importance of team culture, gratitude, managing failure, the importance of understanding legacies, and a ton more as we close out this incredible season of the Bullish Drive Podcast!Topics:Growing CultureBig Team Organization, Small Team CultureControlling ControllablesMaori Legacy of “Faka Papa”The iPhone 4 StoryManaging the Conveyor Belt of ChaosAnd a ton more.Check out the work Sean does with t...2024-04-091h 01
Rugby Coach WeeklyWhy a coaches' coffee club will make you a better coachSend us a textIn this episode, Dan chats with Sean Lindersmith. They discuss how he created a coaches’ coffee club, and how he made it a genuine place to learn and support each other.Sean is the Vice President of Operations at Premier Rugby Sevens and Silicon Valley Rugby - defence and forwards coach.His past roles include University of MN Head Coach, US Coast Guard Sevens Head Coach, St Augustine High School Head Coach, MN Youth Rugby Youth and HS Director and USA Eagle’s National Team Manager (Men’s)In t...2024-01-2653 min
The Rugby Sevens RollercoasterCorey Jones & Ruby Tui | Episode 4Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by former USA 7s captain Corey Jones and New Zealand rugby legend and personality Ruby Tui for Episode 4 of The Rugby Sevens Rollercoaster.
Jones was part of the Rocky Mountain Experts that won two of the three Premier Rugby Sevens tournaments in 2022. He is a two-time USA Rugby Club 7s National Champion with Bulldog Rugby and NAV 7s, together with being named the Tournament MVP in 2023. Jones represented the USA Eagles at the Oktoberfest 7s.
Tui is yet another international superstar playing in the Premier Rugby Sevens in 2023...2023-06-141h 25The Rugby Sevens RollercoasterCorey Jones & Ruby Tui | Episode 4Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by former USA 7s captain Corey Jones and New Zealand rugby legend and personality Ruby Tui for Episode 4 of The Rugby Sevens Rollercoaster.
Jones was part of the Rocky Mountain Experts that won two of the three Premier Rugby Sevens tournaments in 2022. He is a two-time USA Rugby Club 7s National Champion with Bulldog Rugby and NAV 7s, together with being named the Tournament MVP in 2023. Jones represented the USA Eagles at the Oktoberfest 7s.
Tui is yet another international superstar playing in the Premier Rugby Sevens in 2023...2023-06-141h 25
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 20 - Troy HallIn this episode, Snacks sits down with Troy Hall. Troy is one of the most humble and down to earth people in the game. They chat about Troy's rugby journey and how that inspired him to create a business to help aspiring rugby players. This was a fun show and hearing about Troy's experiences is inspiring to say the least.
You can follow Troy and Sarah at the following links:
Rugby Hacks Membership: www.rugbyhacks.com
Rugby Hacks Podcast:
www.hallconsultants.com/podcast
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2KYPgRO
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/hallwellness
www.facebook.com/troy.hall.98
Instagram...2019-06-191h 25
The Coach to Coach PodcastEpisode 19 - Listener Question and Answer with Snacks and VinnyEpisode 19 - Listener Question and Answer with Snacks and Vinny by Sean "Snacks" Lindersmith2019-06-101h 20