
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
48 episodes
Episode 48 | Breana Sumpter
Flag football is the newest edition to the Olympics for 2028! And we have a guest who dives into the excitement and controversy of the addition! Coach talks about the game itself, jumping from High School to College, being a female Head Coach i...
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Episode 48
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1:13:50

Episode 47 | Trey Heckadon
Coach Heckadon joins the show as the Head Men's Wrestling Coach at Hastings College! Coach speaks on how to get kids to commit as a new HC in college, what it takes to leap from the bottom of the conference, what state produces the best HS wres...
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Episode 47
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1:10:18

Episode 46 | Tierra Terry
Coach Terry joins the show and she dives into MANY topics! Including why D2 is such a great division, things she's implemented into her program from influential coaches, what state produces the best high school basketball + much more! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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1:05:19

Episode 45 | Heather Fortushniak
Coach Heather joins the show as our first D1 golf coach! She talks about being a first year D1 coach with no coaching experience, why she chose to coach, how to turn leisure golf into becoming a good golfer + much more! Thank you f...
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Episode 45
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1:23:34

Episode 44 | Drew Schrock
Our first RODEO coach! Can't believe we were able to get Drew on the show! He speaks on recruiting such a niche sport, what state produces the best rodeo at the high school level, what events are offered in "Rodeo" as a sport, community support...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:16:30

Episode 43 | Ryan Bush
Our first D1 Soccer Coach joins the show! Coach Bush speaks on the standards that he has with every incoming class, club soccer and where it stands in the American landscape, his UNIQUE journey to being the Head Coach at his alma mater + much m...
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Episode 43
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1:36:06

Episode 42 | Jay Kam
** HE IS NOW THE HEAD VB COACH AT AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY** We have another banger of an episode. Personally one of my favorites for sure! We welcome coach Jay Kam from Century College joining the show! He dives into international athle...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:28:14

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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:00:51
