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Coach & CounselorThe Person Sports Are Quietly Building-Gary RussoSports are always teaching — even when we don’t realize it.In this episode of Coach & Counselor, we’re joined by Gary Russo, a former Miami (OH) baseball standout who now works in athlete development, contract negotiation, and marketing at the Bledsoe Agency. Gary reflects on the quiet lessons sports instill over time — shaping identity, resilience, leadership, and perspective long after the final game is played.This conversation explores:⚾ How sports influence who we become, not just how we perform🧠 Identity beyond results, roles, and recognition🤝 The importance of relationships, mentorship, and trust🔥 Carry...
2025-12-1354 minCoach & CounselorOne Foot Forward: Coaching Mindset & Resilience with Sam BauerSam Bauer, Assistant Linebackers Coach at Madonna University and Co-Defensive/Special Teams Coordinator for their JV program, joins us to break down the coaching mindsets and modern football techniques shaping today’s athletes. In this episode, we dive into player development, safe tackling fundamentals, athlete confidence, and how coaches can build resilient teams in a changing game.A former multi-sport athlete with a teaching-first approach, Sam shares practical strategies for improving football safety, reducing concussion risk, and developing young athletes with character, discipline, and daily habits that translate on and off the field.If you’re a...
2025-12-0648 minCoach & CounselorInside a Coach’s Locker Room: Greg BranchStep inside the locker room with Coach Greg Branch — a 300-win baseball coach, veteran educator, author, and one of the most influential mindset voices in youth sports today. Recorded right from the space where his team prepares and grows, this episode takes you behind the scenes of what truly shapes athletes.Coach Branch breaks down the standards, discipline, and belief systems that guide his players, sharing how to build confidence, develop emotional mastery, and stop letting the past define your future. With over two decades in education and leadership, he offers real, actionable insight on creating a cu...
2025-11-2947 minCoach & CounselorYour Toughest Opponent Lives Inside You — with Eliot MarshallFormer UFC fighter Eliot Marshall joins us to break down the fight every athlete faces: the battle happening inside your own mind. A four-time Pan-American jiu-jitsu champion, World Championship medalist, six-time UFC veteran, third-degree black belt, and co-owner of Easton Training Center, Eliot has lived every version of pressure, adversity, and performance.Today, he coaches the next generation of martial artists and athletes, teaches full-time at Easton, and leads conversations around resilience through his bestselling book and podcast The Gospel of Fire. He’s also a TED Talk speaker whose message centers on one truth: adversity is th...
2025-11-2257 minCoach & CounselorThe Colorado Blueprint: How Walker Martin Reached the GiantsIn this episode, we sit down with Walker Martin — a professional shortstop in the San Francisco Giants organization and one of the most decorated high school hitters to come out of Colorado. He breaks down his journey from Eaton to pro ball, the mindset behind his rise, and the coaching that shaped his identity as a player. This episode matters because Walker’s story is a blueprint for any athlete chasing the next level — and a powerful listen for parents and coaches who want to understand what young players truly need to grow. From authenticity to work ethic to confidence, Walker...
2025-11-1551 minCoach & CounselorReading the Greens, Mastering the Mind-Riley HnatyshynRiley Hnatyshyn is a Division I golfer at Louisiana Tech University and one of the brightest young leaders in collegiate golf. A former Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Year and state champion, Riley has built his game — and his life — around discipline, composure, and perspective. In this conversation, he opens up about the mental side of competition: how athletes can manage pressure, seek support, and find purpose beyond performance. His story reminds us that mastering the game starts with mastering yourself.
2025-11-0847 minCoach & CounselorWhen the Dream Shifts: Rebuilding Through Resilience- EP 18-Luke GoodgionFor Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luke Goodgion, baseball wasn’t just a game — it was his identity. Then came the injuries, the surgeries, and the silence that tests every athlete’s resolve. In this episode, Luke shares how he rebuilt through resilience, redefined success beyond stats, and found purpose in mentoring others to do the same.
2025-10-3153 minCoach & CounselorThe Secret Every Great Athlete Knows (But Nobody Talks About)! - Alexis GilioState champion. Record holder. Division I softball standout at BYU and Louisiana Tech. 💪 Alexis Gilio knows the pressure, the grind, and the growth that come with competing at the highest level — especially as a woman in sports. In this episode, she shares the secret every great athlete knows (but nobody talks about): mindset is everything. From confidence to composure, Alexis reveals how emotional strength and self-awareness can turn potential into power — on and off the field.#CoachAndCounselor #WomenInSports #AthleteMindset #Leadership #Softball
2025-10-2555 minCoach & CounselorInside the Mind of a Competitor: Jordan Wild on Coaching, Character, and the Drive to WinFormer pro basketball player and record-setting Fresno Pacific standout Jordan Wild joins Coach & Counselor to unpack what it truly means to compete — not just to win, but to lead with character. From battling on the court to mentoring the next generation, Jordan shares lessons on mindset, emotional control, and transforming intensity into impact.🎧 Coach & Counselor — where mindset meets the game.#CoachAndCounselor #Basketball #Leadership #AthleteMindset #Coaching #YouthSports
2025-10-171h 02Coach & CounselorBeyond the Field: Coaching, Mindset, and the Softball Grind with Krystal AnthonyFormer Division I player Krystal Anthony brings a powerful mix of coaching insight, recruiting knowledge, and real talk about the mental side of the game. From guiding travel teams to mentoring the next generation of athletes, Krystal shares lessons on leadership, mindset, and keeping softball’s true spirit alive. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player — this one’s packed with perspectives you can take straight to the field.
2025-10-1053 minCoach & CounselorMaking Baseball Matter Again w/ Gregg BeemerIs youth baseball losing its way? Dayton Classics Director & Recruiting Coordinator Gregg Beemer shares his powerful perspective on how rising costs, tournament culture, and shifting priorities are impacting the game—and what it takes to bring baseball back to its roots.👉 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of the sport!🎙️ Full episode out now on the Coach & Counselor Podcast.⚾ Subscribe for more stories from the leaders shaping youth sports.
2025-10-0351 minCoach & CounselorEP 13- The Love of the Game- Ava KuszakThis week on the Coach & Counselor podcast, we sit down with Ava Kuszak, a multi-sport athlete best known for her impact on the diamond as a Division I softball player at the University of Nebraska. Ava shares her journey through softball and soccer, how she’s embraced the mental side of the game, and why her love for sports continues to fuel her competitive spirit.Tune in as host Tony Gilio unpacks Ava’s story of passion, resilience, and what it truly means to play for the love of the game.🔗 Subscribe for more conversations with at...
2025-09-2648 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 12- Coaching with Heart and Purpose: Randy GaleRandy Gale — veteran softball coach, instructor, and Commissioner of the Rocky Mountain Fast Pitch League — has dedicated over 20 years to shaping athletes and programs across Colorado. Known for his passion, integrity, and commitment, Randy’s influence extends far beyond the wins and losses.In this episode, he shares his perspective on leadership, mentorship, and the lasting impact coaches can have on young athletes. From building programs to building character, Randy’s story is a powerful reminder of why coaching matters.🎧 Tune in for insights every coach, parent, and athlete can take to heart.
2025-09-2257 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 11-Denver’s Coach of Coaches: Dan MedinaDan Medina — often called “Mr. Denver” in the Colorado baseball and softball world — joins Coach & Counselor to share his passion for developing players into leaders. With decades of experience across high school, club, and collegiate programs, Dan’s impact extends far beyond wins and losses. In this episode, he opens up about mentorship, culture, and the responsibility coaches have in shaping young men and women both on and off the field.🎧 Tune in for insights every coach, parent, and athlete can take to heart.
2025-09-1345 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 10- Grit, Leadership, Rugby: Dave HodgesWhat does it take to lead at the highest level? 🏉 Dave Hodges — USA Rugby Hall of Famer, longtime captain of the Eagles, and professional player in Wales — joins the Coach & Counselor Podcast to break down the connection between grit, leadership, and rugby.From captaining the U.S. Men’s National Team 28 times to mentoring athletes across multiple sports, Hodges shares lessons on toughness, culture, and building leaders who can handle pressure on and off the field.Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, this episode is packed with insights on how rugby’s demands translate int...
2025-09-051h 00Coach & CounselorEpisode 9-Turning Experience Into Impact: Jon Karcich’s PerspectiveJon Karcich’s journey through baseball has come full circle — from standout player to respected coach and mentor. After years of competing at a high level, he’s carried those lessons into the dugout, guiding the next generation of athletes with the same discipline, grit, and love for the game that fueled his own career. In this episode, Jon shares how his experiences on the field shaped his coaching philosophy, why building athletes goes hand in hand with building leaders, and what it truly takes to prepare young players for the next level of both sports and life.
2025-08-2948 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 8: Energy. Emotion. Excellence. — Brendan Strait’s Sports StorytellingBrendan Strait grew up playing sports in Colorado, but instead of chasing a roster spot, he chased the story. 📸 Trading in a jersey for a camera, Brendan carved out a career in sports videography — capturing raw emotion, unforgettable moments, and the real side of athletics.In this episode, he takes us behind the lens: working with CU Boulder, filming alongside NFL stars like Travis Hunter, and sharing a fresh perspective on how today’s athletes — from pros to youth — connect through the game.
2025-08-2338 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 7- Pressure, Presence & Perspective: Inside Jon Moscot’s PlaybookFrom standing on an MLB mound to competing in the Olympics, Jon Moscot has lived the pressure, mastered the presence, and gained the perspective that only comes from years in the game.In this episode of Coach & Counselor, the former Cincinnati Reds pitcher and 10-year D1 coach shares his journey—from high-pressure moments under stadium lights to mentoring athletes on confidence, resilience, and leadership.We dive into:⚾ How pressure can fuel performance instead of crushing it🧠 The mental shifts that build lasting confidence👊 Why presence is a game-changer on and off the field🎯...
2025-08-1545 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 6: Let’s Talk Mental Health, Motivation & Volleyball with Tegan SeyringIn this episode of Coach & Counselor, we’re joined by Tegan Seyring—former D1 college volleyball player, volleyball coach mentor, and current Success Coach at Operation Player Assist. Tegan brings a powerful blend of experience and insight to the table, sharing what it really looks like to support today’s athletes on and off the court.We dive into the emotional side of sports—balancing pressure, performance, and mental health—and how coaches can create space for confidence, consistency, and connection.Whether you're leading a team, raising an athlete, or showing up for your own growth, th...
2025-08-0842 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 5-Building Athletes for the Long Game with Alex DeLaetBuilding Athletes for the Long Game with Alex DeLaetIn this episode of Coach & Counselor, we’re joined by Alex DeLaet—Instructor, Independent Scout, and Owner of Coach AD Baseball.Alex shares what it really takes to help athletes grow year after year. From what scouts are looking for, to how coaches can lead with patience and consistency, to why building trust matters just as much as building skills—this conversation is all about the long game.Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, you’ll walk away with a clearer picture of how to...
2025-08-0147 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 4: Performance and Pressure: Matt Pajak on Coaching Today’s AthletesIn this episode, we sit down with Matt Pajak, co-founder of Loden Sports and Director of Player & Performance Analytics, to unpack the evolving pressures facing today’s coaches and athletes. With experience working alongside USA Baseball and the Cape Cod League, Matt brings deep insight into how performance data is changing the game—from youth development all the way to the MLB Draft.We dive into:Why the expectation to win is heavier than ever for college coachesHow data-driven training is redefining talent developmentWhat parents and coaches can do to h...
2025-07-2558 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 3: Cephas Howard: Sports, Struggles, and the Snap MomentFormer pro pitcher and youth coach Cephas Howard joins us to unpack what it means to stick with the grind. From tough seasons to breakthrough moments, we dive into how patience, persistence, and presence shape young athletes—and the adults who lead them.Cephas shares personal stories from his playing days, lessons learned the hard way, and how he's now pouring that wisdom into the next generation. If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s worth it, this one’s for you.Tune in for real talk on sports, mentorship, and the moment everything clicks.
2025-07-201h 01Coach & CounselorEpisode 2- Vaughn Green🎙️ Episode 2: Brotherhood, Big Dreams, and the Next Chapter with Vaughn GreenIn this episode of Coach & Counselor, we sit down with Vaughn Green — a standout high school athlete who’s now stepping into his next challenge at the United States Air Force Academy. Vaughn shares what it meant to build brotherhood with his team, how playing alongside top-tier talent shaped him, and why youth sports are about so much more than just the game.From the lessons of club baseball to the discipline of basic training, Vaughn’s story is just getting started.🎧 Available now...
2025-07-0533 minCoach & CounselorEpisode 1- Vince Thompson🎙️ Coach & Counselor | Episode 1: Leadership On and Off the Field with Vince ThompsonIn our very first episode, we sit down with Vince Thompson — youth sports coach, Operation Player Assist account executive, and dedicated mentor.We dive into what it really takes to lead today’s athletes, the stories that shape youth sports, and how coaches can make an impact far beyond the scoreboard. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, parent, or someone passionate about youth development, this episode has something for you.👉 Topics Covered:Building leadership skills in young athletesBalancing co...
2025-06-2741 min
Caught Up with Randy KayeTony Gilio: Founder of Operation Player Assist | CAUGHT UP W/ Randy Kaye 048Send us a textFormer college and pro baseball player Tony Gilio shares the story behind Operation Player Assist, a platform designed to help athletes and families handle the rising costs of youth sports. From building a backyard batting tunnel to coaching D1 athletes (his own kids), Tony dives into parenting, coaching, fundraising, and why access to sports is more important now than ever.Whether you're a coach, a parent, or a player navigating the travel ball world—this conversation will hit home.Website: https://www.operationplayerassist.com/Number: 708-261-5729 Facebook: htt...
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Baseball America90th Percentile: Tony Gilio of Operation Player AssistOn this week's episode of the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist. Operation Player Assist helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball.
(2:00) Sandwich talk, best sandwich chain and Portillo's Italian Beefs.
(7:00) Exposure Funnel's impact on opportunities
(11:00) Rising costs of youth sports for coaches and players.
(18:00) Operation Player Assist and what they provide.
(24:00) Ramp up and lead time for the program.
(29:00) Ease of the platform.
(31:00) Success of the platform
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Baseball America90th Percentile: Tony Gilio of Operation Player AssistOn this week's episode of the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist. Operation Player Assist helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball.(2:00) Sandwich talk, best sandwich chain and Portillo's Italian Beefs.(7:00) Exposure Funnel's impact on opportunities(11:00) Rising costs of youth sports for coaches and players.(18:00) Operation Player Assist and what they provide.(24:00) Ramp up and lead time for the program.(29:00) Ease of the platform.(31:00) Success of the platform
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2022-03-282h 49Get Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, Theatre & RadioShakespeare's Greatest Monologues - The Complete Collection by William ShakespearePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/619730to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shakespeare's Greatest Monologues - The Complete Collection
Author: William Shakespeare
Narrator: Noelle Klyce, Belinda Bremner, Michael Mitchell, John Lister, Austyn Williamson, Ruth Kaufman, Leenya Rideout, Colleen Scallen, Jack Hickey, Mark Lancaster, Barbara Figgins, Sean Fortunato, Alan Ball, Laura Spaeth, Mickey Theis, Tom Mula, Christopher Prentice, Barbara Zahora, Angela Iannone, Karen Woditsch, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Erin Philpott, Glynis Gilio, Bob Theis, Katie Lynn, Debo Balogun, Rebekah Ward, Jan Blixt, Jean Marie Koon, Robert Koon, Ben Werling, Paul Stroili, Joseph Wycoff, Ronald Keaton, Sara Nichols, Catherine O'connor, Amir Abdullah, Jean Moran, Robert...
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Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastA conversation with paranormal investigator Justin TorokIn the spirit of Halloween, Kait and Jess felt it was the perfect time to chat about ghost encounters with filmmaker and paranormal investigator Justin Torok (@justintorok). Justin was nominated to be on our podcast by former guest Tony Gilio (@tonygilio)! Justin gave us some insight into proper equipment and the process of hunting ghosts. We also chatted about our own spooky paranormal encounters. Check out Linktr.ee/GhostEncounters for links to Justin’s podcast, YouTube show, and more! Small business shout-out: PhoenixFire Media (Bethlehem, PA; Phoenixfiremedia.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...
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