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.
Episodes
24 episodes
S2E6 - The Colby Blaine Episode
Colby Blaine is the 2023 NAIA men's basketball national championship winning coach with the College of Idaho. During his 6 years as the head coach, Colby has built C of I into a powerhouse program, one who believes in themselves and their talen...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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58:51
S2E5 - The Heidi Bowers Episode
Imbler Track and Field head coach Heidi Bowers joins the Chalk Talk crew as they discuss the Imbler Track and Field project and the hard work they have put in to fundraising for a new track, lights, and modern facility to bring their program up...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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55:40
S2E4 - The Blake Franklin Episode
Blake Franklin is a man of many talents and although one of the busiest guys you'll ever meet, Blake is the first guy to lend his time to anyone in need. Blake Franklin joins the Chalk Talk crew as they talk about his journey into health and fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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56:50
S2E3 - The Dustyn Azure Episode
Dustyn Azure has led the comeback for wrestling at Eastern Oregon University and has made them a well known name in the nation as he enters his eighth season at the helm he strives to help instill values that will not only take them to victorie...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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54:09
S2E2 - The Josh Goodman Episode
Josh Goodman although a young coach, is making an impact at one of the most well known programs, Eastern Oregon University women's soccer, of the last decade in the nation. Just off his rookie season at the helm, Goodman sits down with Chris an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:42
S2E1 - The Where Have You Been Episode
Don't worry, Chalk Talk is back! Chris Gianandrea and Jordan Hillmick return to the mics to fill you in on where they have been, recap season one, and talk about life events that changed a lot of things. Catch up with the guys as they get ready...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:13:26
S1E16 - The Reagan Rust Episode
The Chalk Talk crew sit down with women's professional hockey player Reagan Rust of the Metropolitan Riveters. Reagan is an avid hockey player and mental health advocate and owner of the Female Athlete Society (@femaleathletesociety on Instagra...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:08
S1E15 - The Klel Carson Episode
Chris and Jordan sit down to talk with Klel Carson, LHS wrestling coach with 30 years of coaching experience, coaching some of the top wrestlers in the state of Oregon earning 11 OSAA placement trophies, 4 team state championships, multiple coa...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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46:36
S1E14 - The Dan Abrahams Episode
Chris and Jordan get to sit down with the one, the only Dan Abrahams! Dan Abrahams is a sport psychologist working alongside individuals, teams, coaches and organizations globally. He is the author of four best-selling sport psychology books an...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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52:40
S1E13 - The Michael Fields Episode
The Chalk Talk crew get to sit down with Michael Fields, resident of La Grande who has coached pretty much every youth sport there is and continues to stay busy and one of the most involved community members in Eastern Oregon. Michael Fields ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:19:29
S1E12 - The Eddie Soto Episode
Chris and Jordan get to sit down and talk with legendary soccer coach Eddie Soto of Cal State - Dominguez Hills. Eddie's coaching resume well over 20 years of coaching experience, including 17 at the NCAA Division I level. The past four seasons...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:19
Special Episode: March Madness 2
A lot has happened the last few days in the sports world including the conclusion of the round of 64 and round of 32 for the NCAA March Madness tournament. Chris and Jordan talk about how busted their brackets are, the upsets, the women's March...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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31:30
Special Episode: March Madness 1
A lot is going on in the sports world in March from the madness of the NCAA basketball tournament to the USMNT march friendlies and so much more. Chris and Jordan sit down to talk day 1 of the NCAA tournament and just how busted their brackets ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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39:05
S1E11 - The Brock Ogami Episode
Chris and Jordan get to sit down with Brock Ogami, the head women's soccer coach at LSU - Eunice. Going into his second season at the helm of Eunice with a 9-4-1 record during the 2022 season. Brock has developed a very strong resume including ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:21:01
S1E10 - The Ryan Andreas Episode
Join the Chalk Talk crew as they sit down and talk with Ryan Andreas, the CEO and founder of My Training Partners. With a goal of helping those who don't have access to everyday trainers or facilities and helping them be the best version...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:18
S1E9 - The Reilly Hegarty Episode
Chris and Jordan get to sit down and talk with Reilly Hegarty, the Long Beach State Men's Golf assistant coach. Talking about the NFL teams rise and one teams continued fall or just barely staying relevant and a QB being compared to a sedan.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:28:54
S1E8 - The Zach Mills Episode
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:03:40
S1E7 - The Jennifer Teeter Episode
Jennifer Teeter, an Eastern Oregon coaching legend joins Chalk Talk with Chris and Jordan to tell her story of how she helps teach the next generation of student-athletes in a rural town in North-East Oregon. Jennifer has coached for 27 seasons...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:02:17
S1E6 - The Keelan Barker Episode
Keelan Barker joins Chris and Jordan on Chalk Talk to talk about the World Cup, how he came to America, and becoming the head men's soccer coach of Cofferville Community College and helping take the Red Raven's to one of the top JUCO's in the c...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:57
S1E5 - The Stan Rodrigues Episode
Stan Rodrigues has coached soccer at nearly every level there is all around the country. Stan, who coached and recruited both Chris and Jordan get to catch up and reminisce on their time at EOU as well as their lives since then. Rodrigues has e...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:06:04
S1E4 - The Jacob Plocher Episode
Jacob Plocher spent the past six years building the most competitive team Eastern Oregon University has seen for it's women's soccer program in history. Winning two conference tournament titles, two conference regular season titles, and the 201...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:14
S1E3 - The Rebecca Rhodes Episode
Rebecca Rhodes is one of the most successful young track and field coaches with a resume of coaching accomplished student-athletes. The former University of Oregon sprinter is now making a name for herself as she enters her second year as the a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:06
S1E2 - The Kaki McLean Morehead Episode
Kaki McLean Morehead's resume speaks for itself as she is the all-time winningest coach with a career record of 372-122 and the best winning percentage of .753. Kaki is coming off leading her team to their highest program ranking of #1 in NAIA ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:32
S1E1 - The Intro Episode
Your hosts Chris Gianandrea and Jordan Hillmick welcome you to episode 1 of Chalk Talk and break down their goals, hopes, and expectations for the show, hint at future guests, and give their backgrounds in sport. Welcome to Chalk Talk episode 1...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:10
