
The Coaches Why?
We dive deep into the coaches why? From youth coaches to professional coaches, we understand why they do this as a profession. We also look into their experiences and their careers. I talk to more than just athletic coaches, we talk to business coaches, management and entrepreneurs. We figure out their why, with every conversation.
Episodes
41 episodes
Episode 41 | Rob Pegg
We have a GREAT episode today! We welcome our first Collegiate Baseball coach joining the show! Coach Rob Pegg from Vanguard University! We talk the mental side of baseball, why JUCO route is so intriguing in today's world of baseball, what is ...
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Episode 41
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1:20:26

Episode 40 | Quincy Davison
Today on the show we have another Adams State University Alumni join! He talks about how he had to overcome a coach in college that he did not get along with, how he helps kids overcome similar struggles that he had to face, coaching philosophi...
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Episode 40
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1:10:15

Episode 39 | Amber Ashcraft
Coach Ashcroft joins the show today! She has 19 state title games under her belt, bringing home 10 blue trophies! Coach discusses club soccer, how important it is to face talent from other states, keeping very high standards in her program each...
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Episode 39
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1:11:13

Episode 38 | Matt Smith
We welcome Matt Smith from Albertus Magnus College to the show! He is our first Golf Coach! He dives into the adjustments he's had to overcome being a first year coach, game management in the game of golf, the best state in the country for HS g...
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Episode 38
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58:00

Episode 37 | Scott Moore
Coach Moore, Head Basketball Coach at Grace College, joins the show and it's a powerful one! He speaks on how important faith has been while coaching at Grace College, I dive into a topic that I haven't spoken publicly about & how he has bu...
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Episode 37
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1:17:01

Episode 36 | Travis Patrick
We welcome Head Wrestling Coach at Southeastern University, Travis Patrick to the show today! He speaks on how the word "intent" was important as an athlete but now priority as a coach, how faith is an important piece of his why, if taking over...
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Episode 36
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1:06:45

Episode 35 | Adam Huff
Today we have a special guest! Coach Huff was a previous coach of mine at the high school level. He is the Head Women's Track & Field coach at Eldorado High School. Coach talks about community buy in, how important it is to be a supportive ...
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Episode 35
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1:28:26

Episode 34 | Kyle Erha
Today we welcome Head Women's Basketball Coach Kyle Erha to the show! Coach talks about the recruiting pool in girls basketball, how important relationships are when becoming a new coach, how important assistant coaches are + MUCH MORE!...
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Episode 34
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1:28:37

Episode 33 | Josh Rhoden
Today we have our first D1 wrestling coach on the show and is easily the longest episode we have had! Coach Rhoden speaks on the powerhouse he built at Clackamas CC, how to coach an athlete through mental blocks, helping kids find their potenti...
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Episode 33
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1:42:32

Episode 32 | Andrew Zaleski
Today we welcome Coach Zaleski to the show! He is the Head Woman's Soccer Coach at College of Southern Idaho. While on the show, we talk about formation/game schemes, recruiting for schemes versus changing schemes for players or opponents, coac...
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Episode 32
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1:16:36

Episode 31 | Chip Reitano
Today, we welcome coach Chip Reitano, Head Women's Basketball Coach @ Camden County Community College. Coach Chip dives into the changes of the game over the last 30 years, what's important when building culture and how Caitlin Clark has change...
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Episode 30
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1:15:14

Episode 30 | Demari Reynolds
A previous Adams State University teammate of mine joins the show today! He is back at his Alma Mater as the DB's coach! He talks about being recruited at a high level, what to look for in athletes during the developmental stage, taking the coa...
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Episode 31
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1:10:30

Episode 29 | Seth Ledford
Coach Seth Ledford joins the show today, the Head Cross Country coach at Agnes Scott University! He dives into how points are scored in XC, training for success, how he deals with resources in D3 XC + much more! Thank you for liste...
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Episode 29
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1:16:55

Episode 28 | Todd Hesson
Todd Hesson, the Head Wrestling Coach from Southwestern Michigan College, joins the show today! He talks about being the first Coach after a 30 year hiatus as a program, how he got his team to number 17 in the nation in just two years, how bein...
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Episode 28
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1:11:31

Episode 27 | Brian Harris
On episode 27 we welcome Coach Brian Harris,Head Volleyball Coach at Caldwell Community College! Coach Harris dives into NJCAA volleyball post season flaws and why teams of high caliber don't always make it in. He talks about creating a nationa...
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Episode 27
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1:14:03

Episode 26 | Jenna Hall
Coach Jenna Hall joins the show today, our first Division 1 coach! Huge Milestone for the show! She joins talking about travel ball and how to utilize/close the gap as athletes and coaches, building a program for success, not jumping into a hea...
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Episode 26
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1:14:22

Episode 25 | Giovanni Vlahos
Today, we welcome coach Giovanni Vlahos, Head Soccer Coach @ Cape Fear Community College. Coach Gio speaks on what it's like being a USMNT scout, international soccer and where US soccer stands in the world, his dad having the biggest impact on...
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Episode 25
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1:15:35

Episode 24 | Matt Atwood
Today, we welcome coach Matt Atwood, Head Women's Wrestling Coach @ University of Providence. Coach is our first solo return"ee" and we got to have a TRUE episode on coaching and the behind the scenes. He speaks on his off season programming, r...
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Episode 24
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1:00:51

Episode 23 | Chris Bronander
Today, we welcome coach Chris Bronander, Head Lacrosse Coach @ Albertus Magnus. Coach dives into the growth of Lacrosse, recruiting in the talent pool of the sport and he talks about being 28 in the world of collegiate coaching. Th...
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Episode 23
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59:00

Episode 22 | Daviaire Dickerson
Today, we welcome coach Daviaire Dickerson, Head Wrestling Coach @ Big Bend CC. Coach Dickerson speaks on the best state in the country for HS wrestling, being a Dual Sport Athlete in College and his blueprint for recruiting as a college coach!...
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Episode 22
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57:52

Episode 21 | Matt Santos
Today, we welcome coach Matt Santos, Head Wrestling Coach @ Cleary University. We dive into how important youth coaching is, wrestling in Michigan while wrestling at Michigan State and how impacting athletes is his reason behind the madness of ...
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Episode 21
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1:06:04

Episode 20 | Kaylee Fox
Today, we welcome coach Kaylee Fox, Head softball coach @ Adrian College. Coach Fox dives into a very emotion coaches why, she speaks on being a D3 all-American and how to turn a program around in a short period + MUCH MUCH MORE! T...
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Episode 20
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1:11:31

Episode 19 | Basil Minto
Today, we welcome coach Basil Minto, Head Women's Wrestling Coach @ Northern Iowa Area Community College in Iowa. Coach speaks on how important it is for an athlete to have grit, recruiting in the Iowa area + much MORE! Thank you f...
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Episode 19
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57:13

Episode 18 | Miles Caine
Today, we welcome coach Miles Caine, Head Cross Country coach @ Adrian College in Michigan! He talks about how athletes get to their "runners high", how he recruits his athletes, how he builds a successful program + MUCH more! Than...
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Episode 18
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55:40

Episode 17 | Ryan Monk
Today, we welcome coach Ryan Monk, Assistant Wrestling Coach @ Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey. Coach speaks on what state produces the best HS wrestling, playing Football under James Franklin at Penn State University and recruiti...
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Episode 17
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