Shows
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsAn Introduction to FSU COACH and the Online Graduate Certificate and Master's in Athletic CoachingClayton shares his experiences and what he learned as an athletic director before his current role as executive director. Among other topics, he discusses the qualities and characteristics he has observed among the best assistant coaches in high school football in the country, offering advice for other assistant coaches seeking to improve.
2022-03-2237 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jessica Weiss, Head Coach of Randolph Macon Field HockeyCoach Weiss discusses a variety of challenges associated with being a head coach of a NAIA college, including recruiting, juggling multiple responsibilities, managing a large team, staying relevant in a less visible sport, and handling the stress of multiple responsibilities.
2022-03-1534 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jen Brooks, Athletic Director, Ursuline AcademyAD Jen Brooks shares her experiences from almost 30 years at a private school for girls. She discusses the joys and challenges of her job, and what it's like being the only female AD in a meeting. She explains how she find and trains her coaches and what she does to "get away" from a job that can be all-consuming. Last, she offers advice for others in the sports professions.
2022-02-2822 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jacob Yorg, Executive Director of GameChanger AthletesJacob shares his coaching career and discusses a variety of topics including: why we coach, empowering athletes, coaching a female sports, fundraising, and advice for coaches.
2022-02-0938 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Wayne Moss, Executive Director of the National Council of Youth Sport (NCYS)Wayne shares his experiences working in professional and youth sports and discusses a variety of topics including: sport specialization and long-term athlete development (LTAD), sport injuries, over training and burnout, coaching education and development, parents, and other topics within youth sports.
2021-05-2834 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Kathy DeBoer, Executive Director of the American Volleyball Coaches AssociationKathy shares her coaching and administrative journey, describing what she now does as the Executive Director of the AVCA. She discusses the challenges for volleyball during COVID, how the organization manages different volleyball groups and levels, coach education and development, and advice she has for coaches.
2021-05-2541 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Pam Perrewe, Professor and Faculty Athlete Rep, Florida State UniversityFaculty Athlete Representative (FAR) discusses her role along with a variety of topics such as: NCAA, faculty-athlete relationships, eligibility, academic advising, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), and many other topics.
2021-05-172h 59
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Beth Launiere, Head Coach of Women's Volleyball, University of UtahBeth shares her coaching journey and discusses some of the challenges associated with building a program. She explains how she motivates outstanding athletes and corrects or drops struggling players from her program. She explains how she hires and fires assistant coaches, how she recruits, and offers advice for others in the coaching profession.
2021-05-0748 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Yasar Latif, Soccer Coach and Co-Founder of the Coaches NetworkYasar shares his coaching journey and discusses topics such as coaching without elite playing experience, how coach developers can train coaches without elite coaching experience, the importance of coaching philosophies, and how the Coaches Network was developed and what it does.
2021-04-2632 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Ed Hall, Basketball Coach, Educator, and Player Development Coach for Team FloridaEd shares his coaching journey and offers advice for those entering the profession or seeking to improve. He discusses the importance of personal health, stress, burnout, selecting assistance, getting star athletes to play together, the importance of staying current, in addition to many other topics.
2021-04-1234 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Joanne P. McCallie, Former Head Coach, Women's Basketball, Duke UniversityCoach P. shares her coaching journey, discussing some of the challenges and successes she experienced along the way. She covers topics such as recruiting, hiring assistants, building a program, dealing with high expectations, the work-life balance, stress and burnout, mental health and well-being, and offers advice for others in the coaching profession.
2021-03-3131 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Nick Dodson, Director of Track & Field, Southeastern UniversityNick shares his coaching journey, and discusses how he built a track and field program from scratch. He talks about coaching disciplines he never competed in, how he choose his assistants, how he recruits, his day-to-day responsibilities, managing time and stress, and several other topics.
2021-03-2436 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with William Cowen, Director of Player Development, Florida State University Seminoles Women's BasketballWill shares his coaching and sports administration history before becoming the Director of Player Development for FSU's women's basketball program. He discusses his roles, including analytics, fundraising, developing player life skills, and providing assistance with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for student-athletes.
2021-03-1747 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Dean Harding, Professional Football Soccer Coach, Olympic Development CoachDean shares his athletic and coaching journey, and discusses a variety of topics including: specialization in youth sports, club soccer in America, importance of making sports fun, challenges of being a coach, youth development, coaching education and development, and advice for other coaches.
2021-03-1039 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Saul Yudelowitz, Senior Musculoskeletal Specialist, Sports Medicine ConsultantsIn this wide ranging interview, Saul shares his experiences working in elite level sports, including professional soccer, rugby, and Olympic athletes. He shares his views of:
- the sports medicine profession
- drug use in sports
- the overly frequent prescription of surgeries as a treatment
- how shoes affect gait and injuries
- the importance of nutrition and sleep
- athlete depression and mental health
- politics in sports
- other topics.
Saul also explains how those working in sports may place w...
2021-03-0329 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Molly Grisham About Coaching, Personality, Leadership, and CohesionFormer coach and now coach/athlete developer Molly Grisham discusses a wide range of topics including: why she left collegiate coaching, starting a business, leadership in sports, supporting athletes and coaches, development teamwork, the role of captains, and why coaches need a support system.
2021-02-2430 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Mike McGurn, Head of Strength & Conditioning, Queens University, BelfastMike discusses his diverse strength and conditioning journey across many sports, including professional soccer and international rugby, sharing what he's learned along the way. Topics include S&C salaries, standing on principles, moving positions, professional development, and working with varying athletes and ages.
2021-02-1736 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Nathan Griffith, Head of Academy Strength & Conditioning, Oxford United FCNathan shares his educational and experiential journey to get to his current position. He shares his thoughts on strength and conditioning for youth, what his day-to-day job is like, some of the challenges he faces, and offers advice for others in strength and conditioning.
2021-02-1031 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Nick Shedd, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Performance CoachNick shares his educational and professional coaching journey, and discusses topics such including: challenges of owning your own company, certifications in strength and conditioning, sleep research, and advice for other coaches.
2021-02-0339 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Elisabeth Oehler, Youth Strength & Conditioning CoachElisabeth shares her unique coaching journey, and discusses her experiences in talent development for weightlifting. She shares some of the challenges faced when teaching youth to weight lift, how she deals with social media criticism that comes from teaching weightlifting to youth, and offers advice to those seeking to become coaches or improve as coaches.
2021-01-2739 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Harry Varley, Head of Women's Football (Soccer), Grenada Football AssociationHarry shares his many experiences coaching soccer across the world, detailing some of the challenges and successes associated with the job. He discusses how important it is that coaches get trained on the many responsibilities beyond actual coaching, such as leadership and politics. He also answers several viewer questions, including whether he has a coaching philosophy and how he does (or does not) choose a captain.
2021-01-2041 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview With Chris McKnight, VP of Tuckahoe Sports, Former Pro Scout, and Collegiate CoachChris shares his coaching journey and discusses his roles and responsibilities as a scout. He shares some of the challenges of being a coach and scout, and offers insight into what he looks for when scouting talent. Dealing with stress is also discussed, along with his more recent role of overseeing multiple baseball teams in a non-profit organization. Last, he offers advice for those coaching or looking to get into coaching.
Chris McKnight was an Associate Scout for the Baltimore Orioles organization from 2015-2018 and for the Philadelphia Phillies organization from 2008-2015. Chris is also a former 20...
2021-01-1338 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview With Lindsay Dare Shoop, Rowing Olympic Gold Medalist and CoachLindsay shares her athletic journey, having begun rowing as a junior in college, to eventually winning a gold medal in the Olympics. She discusses a variety of coaching topics and provides advice for those interested in becoming coaches or improving their craft.
2020-12-0843 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Graham Turner, Coaching Consultant for the Australian Institute of SportIn this interview, Graham shares his unique journey to his role with the AIS, and discusses some of the decision making he had to make in achieving this position. He discusses how he supports coaches and sports in achieving elite performance, and shares what advice he has for those looking to improve as coaches.
2020-11-1834 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jason Butcher, Sports Manager for Field Hockey at Diocesan School for GirlsIn this interview, Jason shares about his extensive coaching career, and discusses a variety of topics including: coaching differently, achieving success in unlikely places, developing relationships with athletes, managing personal stress and well-being, using social media as coaches, networking and hiring practices, and several other topics.
2020-11-1653 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Mark Egner, Head Field Hockey Coach, Dartmouth CollegeIn this interview, Mark shares his coaching journey, discusses how he recruits athletes, how he motivates all athletes on a team, strategies he uses to make the best hire, and the top three challenges he thinks coaches experience.
2020-11-0240 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jessica Circe, Mental Performance CoachIn this interview, Jessica shares how she transitioned from athlete to working professional to sports performance professional. She explains some of the challenges associated with her position, how she recruits and runs her business. She shares the most common needs in athletes she experiences and how important it is to train mental as well as physical processes.
2020-10-2733 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Brooke Wyckoff, Interim Head Coach, Women's Basketball, Florida State UniversityIn this interview, Brooke shares her experiences playing professional basketball and the challenges of playing abroad. She discusses how she recruits, motivating players who may not be starters, how data analytics should be balanced against coach perceptions, and what advice she has for those looking to improve as coaches or get into the profession.
2020-10-0959 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Courtney Ward, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Park Crossing HS, Montgomery, AlabamaIn this interview, Courtney shares her playing experiences before discussing what it has been like to coach a girl's high school team and now a boy's high school team. She explains how she turned around a losing program, how she balances job, family, and coaching, and offers advice for those in coaching from her own experiences.
2020-10-0629 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Dr. Paul Turner, Resilience and High Performance CoachIn this interview, Paul shares his experiences working with athletes and coaches, particularly in the area of resilience. He discusses the six components of resilience, some strategies in how he develops it, discusses team vs individuals, and also provides some advice for coaches on this topic.
2020-10-0143 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Kenny Ruddick, Sprint & Hurdles Coach, Sachem North Varsity Track TeamKenny shares his coaching journey, discussing the differences between coaching college and high school. He discusses how he coaches athletes, works with parents, recruits athletes from other sports, and provides advice for those pursuing or looking to advance their careers in sports.
2020-09-2232 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jake von Scherrer, Dir of Athletic Enrichment, Maclay School & President of FIAAAIn this interview, Jake shares his sports administration experiences, discussing some of the roles and responsibilities he has, challenges he experiences, and offers advice for coaches and others in sports.
2020-09-161h 18
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Christian DeVries, Head Coach of Women's and Men's Soccer, Paradise Valley CCChristian shares his coaching journey, discusses differences coaching at the 4 year college vs community college, shares some examples of how he raises funds for his programs, discusses 8 pillars of coaching (why 4 are not enough), and offers advice to other coaches.
2020-09-1131 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Gary Reinl, Author of "ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option"In this interview, Gary Reinl discusses the history of the R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment method and explains why it's not just wrong, but delays recovery. Is all icing, such as cryotherapy and ice baths, bad? Well, he discusses this too along with what coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists should be recommending and doing instead of the traditional R.I.C.E. method of recovery.
2020-09-0431 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Dr. Megan Buning, Coach, Analyst, Sport Psychologist, & ProfessorMegan shares her journey from being an athlete and coach to becoming a FSU COACH faculty member. She discusses her work with the mental performance of officials, athletes, and coaches. We also discuss coaching education and development, including why sports administrators should consider the training, why coaches do/do not receive training, and why coaches should evaluate themselves and be evaluated by others.
2020-08-262h 05
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Steve Collins, Head Coach of Women's Swimming & Dividing, SMUSteve shares his experiences as a long-time coach at one institution. He discusses recruiting, working with the athletic department, how he divides scholarships, challenges for coaches, building teamwork, handling stress and burnout, and offers advice for those in the coaching profession.
2020-08-1730 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Don Showalter, Coach & Director, Youth Division, USA BasketballDon shares his basketball coaching journey, from taking over a high school program that was 0-36 the year before, to coaching internationally for USA Basketball. He discusses a variety of coaching topics such as communication, teamwork, parents, culture, pressure, and plenty of advice for coaches of any sport and at any level.
2020-08-1340 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with P J Gibbs, Football Defensive Coordinator, Palmetto Ridge High SchoolP.J. Gibbs discusses his coaching journey, detailing some of the highs and lows of his position. He discusses his role with USA Football, talks about some of the coaching challenges, why he coaches, and what he's learned along the way.
2020-08-0325 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Wyn Dominy, Owner of Mile High Blaze & Dir of Ops, Women's Football AllianceWyn shares her experiences as an owner for a professional women's tackle football team as well the roles and responsibilities it comes with. She discusses some of the challenges and rewards of the position and what she's doing to build the team's visibility and brand. She discusses coaching and fundraising in addition to other topics. Last, she talks about her role in the Women's Football Alliance and what is being done to build women's tackle football across the country.
2020-07-3036 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Coak Matthews, Head Coach of Swimming & Diving, Henderson State UniversityCoak shares his almost 40 years of coaching experience at one university, discussing recruiting, working with challenging athletes, longevity in coaching, coach stress and burnout, in addition to several other topics.
2020-07-2450 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Matthew Sparks, Senior Head Coach, Cirque du SoleilMatthew shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics associated with high performance including emotional control, injury, athlete development, coach development, and leadership.
2020-07-1657 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Lori Lo Locust, Assistant Defensive Line Coach, NFL Tampa Bay BuccaneersLo Locust shares her coaching journey detailing how she got to her current position in the National Football League. She discusses coaching as a woman in a male prevalent sport, her day-to-day responsibilities, and some of the challenges of being a football coach. She discusses how she tries to balance a hectic in-season schedule to avoid the potential of stress and burnout. Last, she provides a wealth of advice for coaches looking to get into the coaching profession or improve their current coaching experiences.
2020-07-0847 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with TJ Buchanan, Director of Sport Development for World LacrosseTJ shares his journey and discusses how lacrosse is developing the sport worldwide. Special attention is given to sport specialization and long-term athlete development (LTAD) and the athlete development model (ADM). TJ also discusses the challenges of providing coach development and education globally.
2020-06-2546 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Bob Bowman, Head Coach of Swimming & Diving ASU and Coach of Michael PhelpsCoach Bowman shares his experiences coaching club, collegiate, and Olympic swimming. He discusses goal setting and how he sets goals with his athletes. He analyzes the differences between being a collegiate head coach and a head coach at the Olympics. He provides advice for growing a sport and for those coaches looking to improve.
2020-06-2339 minCoach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Christine Bolger, Assoc Dir of Coaching Education, USOPCChristine shares her experiences in coaching education and development, sharing how the USOPC assists coaches with best practices and knowledge. We also discuss the new Athlete Development Model and what the future of coach education might look like.
2020-06-1623 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Nataniel Lucas, Strength & Conditioning Coach for International & Pro BasketballNataniel shares his experience working with international and professional basketball players. He discusses the day-to-day responsibilities of his job, periodization, strength and conditioning for basketball, the challenges of his position, and advice for others.
2020-06-1139 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Dr Tim Rice, Professor and International Basketball CoachTim shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics including: coaching differences in Ireland basketball compared to the United States, coaching philosophies, mentoring and mentorship, club vs high school sports, coaching at different age levels, and advice for coaches.
2020-06-0958 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Amber Fryklund, Associate Head Coach, Women's Ice Hockey, Bemidji State UniversityAmber shares he coaching journey, discussing her roles and responsibilities, her dissertation about the challenges of being a female coach, recruiting, dealing with tough ethical decisions, and provides advice for other coaches.
2020-06-0431 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Chris Doerr, Assistant Coach Men's Tennis, Florida State UniversityChris shares his experiences as an athlete and coach, detailing some of the challenges of moving to the United States. He discusses his current roles and responsibilities, coaching and recruiting international athletes, the joys and challenges of his job, and offers advice for other coaches.
2020-06-0231 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Travis Wilson, Assistant Coach of Women's Softball, FSU SeminolesTravis shares his athletic and coaching journey, detailing the challenges of coming to the United States as an international athlete, his experiences playing baseball, moving into coaching, and what he's learned along the way. He discusses recruiting athletes, how he works with his head coach, and advice he has for others in the coaching profession.
2020-05-2834 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Shelton Crews, Executive Director of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA)Shelton shares his journey and discusses coaching and coach development in Florida. He shares advice for coaches and the challenges school coaches currently face.
2020-05-2733 minCoach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Megan Kahn, CEO of WeCOACHMegan shares her story and discusses the challenges experienced by women coaches, how her organization helps, and advice for those looking to become coaches or advance in the profession.
2020-05-2627 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jeanne-Marie Coetser, VP for South African Wrestling FederationJeanne-Marie shares her wrestling journey, discusses her dual roles as an administrator and coach, how she and her organization are developing wrestling in South Africa and specifically women wrestlers, some of the challenges she has overcome, and provides advice for other coaches.
2020-05-2530 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Charlie Ward, Heisman Winner, former New York Knicks NBA player, & High School CoachCharlie shares his athletic and coaching journey, detailing what he's learned along the way and advice for those looking to enter and advance in the coaching profession. He discusses how his faith influenced his career, why he took a high school coaching position, how he selects assistant coaches, and how he juggles coaching, family, and his speaking engagements.
2020-05-2236 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Chris Babb, Collegiate Director of Sport Media and Former High School Athletic DirectorChris shares his journey to a variety of sports administration roles, detailing some of the challenges associated with each. He discusses the logic behind moving positions and what he's learned along the way, through the good times and the bad. He expands on what it's like to be a high school athletic director and what advice he has for coaches and sports professionals with respect to leveraging sport media effectively.
2020-05-2243 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jon Casson, Olympic Winter Sports CoachJon shares his experiences coaching winter sports across a variety of levels including Olympic athletes. He discusses his roles and responsibilities and the challenges of his position and how he juggles the challenge of being a private coach who must be paid against coaching someone who doesn't fit within his philosophy. He discusses ways in which he avoids burnout and provides advice for other sport coaches.
2020-05-2128 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Anne Davis, Director of Program Education, United States Tennis AssociationAnne shares her journey in tennis and coaching education and discusses her experiences developing coaching education programs across community tennis. Sport specialization, coach development, and ways to keep a sport interesting and relevant are also topics covered.
2020-05-2029 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jacobe Smith, Collegiate Wrestling All-American and MMA TraineeJacobe shares his background and the challenges he experienced as he transitioned from high school, to JUCO, to college. He discusses the challenges of being a wrestler, how he handled losses, training under a highly successful coach and former athlete, how he handled dieting, training, and injuries. Last, he discusses the transition into MMA and his future goals.
2020-05-1941 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Greg Williams, Head Equestrian Coach, Auburn UniversityIn this interview, Greg shares his journey to head coach, how he recruits, developing an equestrian program, how he markets and promotes, developing connections with his athletes, and advice for others in the coaching profession.
2020-05-1838 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Kyle Stevenson, Head Coach of Track & Field at Georgia State UniversityKyle shares his coaching journey to head coach, detailing some of the challenges of being a head coach, what he's learned along the way, how he recruits athletes and decides scholarships, how coaching women can be different to coaching men, how he motivates athletes, and what advice he has for those seeking to advance in the profession.
2020-05-1538 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jason Hawkins, General Manager of OKC Energy FCJason discusses his journey into sports and management, discusses his roles and responsibilities, hiring/firing practices, importance of community development, what his day looks like, and advice for others looking to get into sports administration.
2020-05-1424 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Michael Holzer, Youth, College, and Professional Soccer CoachMichael shares his playing and coaching journey, detailing some of the challenges coming from Germany to play in the U.S., his coaching philosophy, thoughts on sport specialization, working with parents, balancing winning against player development, and advice for other coaches.
2020-05-1323 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Micah Kurtz, Director of Sports Performance & Assistant AD, Windermere Prep SchoolMicah explains the roles and responsibilities of his job, how he develops periodized plans for each athlete, how he motivates and instructs, the rationale for strength and conditioning in schools, and advice for others looking to improve or enter the profession.
2020-05-1235 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Drew Watson, Director of Athletics, Southeastern UniversityDrew shares his journey to becoming the Director of Athletes. He details his leadership philosophy, some of his roles and responsibilities, what he looks for when hiring a coach, the challenges of firing a coach, how he evaluates his coaches, and advice he has for others looking to move up in the sports professions.
2020-05-1138 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Sergio Scariolo, Assistant Coach, Toronto Raptors; Head Coach, Spanish National TeamSergio details his basketball playing and coaching history. He discusses his coaching philosophy, how he adjusts to different international cultures, how he gets to know his players, his perspectives on the pressures of a high profile position, getting players to work together toward the same goal, dealing with criticism, how he reflects and improves, and provides advice for coaches.
2020-05-0838 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Nick Winkelman, Head of Athletic Performance & Science, Irish Rugby Football UnionNick shares his coaching journey, what he's learned along the way, and discusses the contents of his new book, The Language of Coaching, which details specific strategies for ensuring coaches are effective in their skill instruction.
2020-05-0854 minCoach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsFSU Sports Talk Live - Positives from Corona and What We've Learned During This CrisisA discussion by sports professionals about how COVID 19 has impacted their lives in positive ways and what they've learned during this unusual crisis.
2020-05-0751 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Carlos Locklyn, Director of High School Relations, FSU Seminoles FootballIn this interview, Carlos discusses his path to his current position, what his roles and responsibilities are, the challenges and successes he's experienced, and what advice he has for others seeking to work in football and sports.
2020-05-0723 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Miriam Hartzler, Head Coach of Women's Basketball at Cairn UniversityIn this interview, Miriam shares her experiences as a first year college coach. Topics include moving from the high school to the college level, developing a team culture, recruiting, coaching philosophies, having a losing season, the joys and challenges of coaching, enforcing discipline, stress and burnout, and advice for other coaches looking to improve.
2020-05-0744 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Shawn Mason, American Ninja Warrior Athlete and CoachIn this interview, Shawn explains how he got into ninja and how he started his coaching business. He describes his experiences as an athlete and coach and how he trains youth and elite level ninja warriors. Shawn also discusses sport specialization, dealing with the pressures of a one-time performance, and provides his suggestions for coaches looking to improve their skills and/or start their own coaching business.
2020-05-071h 09
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Cheryl Kirk, National Team Leader for USA RacquetballIn this interview, Cheryl discusses her journey from McDonalds to racquetball, and how she moved into her many leadership positions within the sport. She discusses her roles and responsibilities as Team Leader for the junior and national teams, detailing how she works with coaches, parents, athletes, and fans. Last, she discusses her former role as USAR president, now as a board member, and how she addresses the criticism that comes with having a prominent leadership role in racquetball.
2020-05-0749 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jay Hernandez, Assistant Coach of the NBA Charlotte HornetsIn this interview, Jay Hernandez tells his story of becoming a coach in the NBA, his daily responsibilities, challenges he faces, what he's learned along the way, and advice he has for others looking to become professional basketball coaches.
2020-05-073h 06
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Rocco Grimaldi, Professional NHL Ice Hockey Player, Nashville PredatorsIn this interview, Rocco discusses the ups and downs of being a professional ice hockey player, the challenges of being promoted and demoted from teams, how he likes to be coached, dealing with injuries, the importance of a positive mindset, and how he stays focused during games.
2020-05-0730 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Donnie Jones, Head Coach of Men's Basketball, Stetson UniversityIn this interview, Donnie shares his experiences as an assistant and head collegiate basketball coach and a NBA scout. He discusses leadership philosophies, recruiting methods, overcoming difficult experiences, and what steps he takes to change the culture of a program.
2020-05-073h 13
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jennifer Hyde, Head Coach of Women's Tennis, Florida State University SeminolesIn this interview, Jen shares her coaching journey, detailing the challenges associated with the position, recruiting strategies, coaching philosophy, pairing doubles teams, marketing her program, and advice for others looking to improve their coaching skill set.
2020-05-0731 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Dr. Peter McGahey, Head Coach of Women's Soccer, Saint Leo UniversityIn this interview, Peter McGahey discusses his experiences coaching club and collegiate soccer, challenges associated with moving jobs, juggling job and family, the realities of coaching, and what strategies he uses to change the culture in a team.
2020-05-073h 17
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Al Light, Head Coach & Performance Specialist, Cirque du SoleilIn this interview, Al shares his career experiences, offering insight into how Cirque du Soleil performers are trained, where they are recruited from, similarities between Cirque and professional sports teams, some of the challenges he faces, and advice for others looking to become coaches.
2020-05-073h 14
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Franklin (Buster) Hagenbeck, Lieutenant General Ret, U.S. Army & FSU Assistant CoachIn this interview, Buster shares his experiences coaching with Bobby Bowden and experiences in the army. In addition, he discusses the challenges and lessons from his many years in leadership, dealing with the pressure, how he made important decisions, and how he changed the culture of a program/organization/environment.
2020-05-0723 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Heath Eslinger, CEO of A Better Way AthleticsIn this interview, Heath shares his coaching experiences, what he learned along the way, working with athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and parents, the importance of developing, articulating, and living out values, and advice for coaches and sports professionals.
2020-05-0737 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Chris Yates, Sports TV Broadcast JournalistIn this video, Chris Yates shares his journalism experiences and provides best practices for coaches, athletes, and others in sports who are looking to build their social media image or improve their interactions with reporters and the media.
2020-05-0720 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Brooke Niles, Head Coach of Beach Volleyball, FSU SeminolesIn this interview, Brooke Niles shares her experiences as a professional player before transitioning into full time coaching. She shares some of the challenges associated with the job, how she mediates stress, recruiting methods, and advice she has for those looking to become or advance their careers as coaches.
2020-05-0633 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Anthony Morando, Human Performance Specialist and Strength & Conditioning CoachIn this interview, Anthony Morando discusses his experiences training ice hockey players, youth athletes, how he differentiates weight training for different sports and ages, and what strategies he's used to help develop relationships with them.
2020-05-0630 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Josh Storms, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for FSU Seminoles FootballIn this live interview, Josh Storms talks about his career path, what he's learned along the way, how he trains different positions in football, how he periodizes performance, juggling job and life, and offers advice for those wanting to get into or progress in the field of s&c.
2020-05-0636 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Former Volleyball Coach & Chair of the BOD for USA VolleyballIn this interview, Dr. Reynaud discusses her experiences as a long-time NCAA volleyball coach, recruiting advice, coaching tips, managing stress and burnout, the importance of mentorship, and her experiences as the Chair of the Board of Directors for USA Volleyball.
2020-05-0633 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Celia Slater, CEO and Visionary of True North SportsIn this interview, Celia Slater discusses her coaching and coach development background, why she started True North Sports, what ways coaches can and should be improving, and how important it is to continue their education and development.
2020-05-0630 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Vanessa Fuchs, Senior Associate AD / Senior Woman Administrator at Florida StateIn this interview, Vanessa Fuchs discusses her career, how she manages teams and coaches, what she looks for when hiring coaches, advice for those in sports roles, women in sports, what she does for fun, and challenges she's experienced.
2020-05-0646 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Shaun Caven, Para Canoe Sprint Head Coach, Paddle AustraliaIn this interview, Shaun Caven shares his experiences as a coach, what he's learned, differences in coaching Paralympic sports, his coaching style, what his typical day looks like, and suggestions for others interested in working in Paralympic sports.
2020-05-0641 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Tyrone McGriff, Athletic Director of Florida State University SchoolsIn this interview, AD Tyrone McGriff talks about his career thus far, what he's learned along the way, some of the successes and challenges, and advice for others looking to work/improve their skills in the profession.
2020-05-0637 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Reilly Dampeer, Head Coach & Performance Director, USRowingIn this live interview, Reilly discusses her career path, the roles and responsibilities of her position, how she recruits and retains athletes, periodization in rowing, sport specialization, the realities of coaching, the importance of professionalizing coaching, and advice for those in the coaching profession.
2020-05-0637 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with 110m Hurdles Olympian Milan Ristić About Life as an Athlete and CoachIn this interview, 100m hurdles Olympian Milan Ristić discusses his athlete career, explaining some of the good and bad moments of being a professional and international athlete. He talks about his training, the financials of being an athlete, and how he juggles competing and coaching at the same time.
2020-05-0635 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Kez McCorvey, Director of North Florida FCA & former college and pro football player.In this interactive interview, we ask Kez about his football playing experiences, his life as a football coach, and why he left the profession to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. We also ask him to talk about some of his struggles and to provide advice for those in the coaching and sports profession.
2020-05-0643 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Dr. Kacy King, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies & Associate Athletic Director at Florida State UniversityIn this interview, Dr. Kacy King discusses her dual role of overseeing athletic programs while working with and supporting student-athletes. She discusses some of the challenges and rewards associated with the position and provides advice for those looking to work in the sports profession.
2020-05-0617 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Jason Smelser, Assistant Football / Strength and Conditioning Coach at UCO BroncosIn this interview, Coach Jason Smelser of the University of Central Oklahoma talks about life as a collegiate coach, discussing the journey, the daily grind, the challenges, recruiting athletes, managing stress, and advice for others seeking to become or improve as coaches.
2020-05-0635 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Helen Williams about Coaching Coaches and Sports Commentary and AnalysisIn this interview, Helen Williams discusses her professional career, how she works with and mentors coaches, her experiences as a basketball commentator, and suggestions for coaches looking to better their career situation.
2020-05-0623 minCoach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Tony Katzenmeier, Athletic Trainer for the NBA Oklahoma City ThunderIn this interview, Tony discusses how he became the OKC Thunder's Athletic Trainer, what his day looks like, some of the challenges he faces, and how he finds ways to unwind in a stressful job.
2020-05-0535 minCoach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Chris Hobbs, Athletic Director of King’s Academy Athletic Dept. West Palm Beach, FLIn this interview, athletic director Chris Hobbs discusses how he became an AD, some of the challenges he faces, how he recruits and works with coaches, and advice for those in the coaching and sports profession.
2020-05-0523 minCoach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Bryan Bedford about High School Recruiting, Agents, and College ScholarshipsIn this interview, we talk with Bryan Bedford about his work helping high school athletes and their parents with the collegiate recruiting process. We also discuss how he's built his coaching and agent business and what advice he has for others interested in getting into the profession.
2020-05-0526 minCoach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsAn Interview with Nataniel Lucas, Pro & International Basketball Strength & Conditioning CoachInternational and professional basketball strength and conditioning coach Nataniel Lucas talks about his journey, some of the challenges he experienced along the way, what a typical s&c day looks like, and advice he'd pass on to others looking for a similar career.
2020-05-0521 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Adrian Griffin, Lead Assistant Coach of the Toronto Raptors - Part 2In this interview, viewers interact and ask questions of NBA coach Adrian Griffin, who discusses the day-to-day job of coaching, time management, his development as a coach, what he does to relax, and advice he has for those beginning or looking to advance in the profession.
2020-05-0548 min
Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports ProfessionalsInterview with Adrian Griffin, Lead Assistant Coach of the Toronto Raptors - Part 1In this interview, I discuss Adrian's career as a player and then coach, what he's learned along the way, some of the challenges he faces, how he manages stress, and advice he has for those beginning or looking to advance in the profession.
2020-05-0526 min