Chalk Talk with Chris Gianandrea and Jordan Hillmick

Jordan Hillmick and Chris Gianandrea co-host Chalk Talk, where they break down the X’s and O’s of sports, and dive deep into the why behind coaching, the non-tactical side of coaching, and the off the field work people don’t get to see. Bringing in guests that coach different sports from all levels to help them and help you understand what coaching entails, and hopefully inspire the next great coaches. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Chalk Talk.

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S1E8 - The Zach Mills Episode

February 22, 2023 • Chris Gianandrea and Jordan Hillmick • Season 1 • Episode 8

Chris and Jordan get to sit down with an old friend, Zach Mills who is in his third year in charge of the Men's and Women's soccer programs at Southwest Mississippi Community College.

Prior to his current run at Southwest, Mills spent two years as head coach of the Eastern Oregon University men’s soccer team. During his tenure at EOU, Mills led the Mountaineers to a 20-14-7 record and the program’s first-ever appearance in the Cascade Collegiate Conference tournament in 2018.

In 2019, the Mountaineers advanced to the CCC tournament championship game for the first time and also made their initial trip to the NAIA national tournament.

In his first stint at SMCC (2016-18), Mills directed the Bears to a 23-10-2 record and the program’s first-ever trips to the MACJC/NJCAA Region 23 playoffs.

In 2015, Mills played professional soccer with FC Olimpia in Moquegua, Peru.