Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
The Game Changers Podcast includes conversations with athletes and coaches exploring the triumphs and tribulations in sports. We uncover the untold stories of glory and defeat and how it defined our guests' journeys. From overcoming setbacks to achieving extraordinary feats, each show will bring the listener inspiring tales of resilience that extends beyond the scoreboard.
Whether it's a comeback from injury, a stunning victory or the lessons learned in defeat, Game Changers is your front row seat to the indomitable human spirit in the arena of sports and performance.
Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
Coach Alex Popp S2 Episode 14
Coach Alex Popp is a high school basketball coach at The Winchendon School in Massachusetts. Popp brings an impressive track record of talent development and a wealth of experience in coaching at various collegiate and prep levels. He holds a Master’s degree from Springfield College and a Bachelor’s degree from Assumption University.
Popp most recently served as the Head Coach of the Academic Post-Graduate team at IMG Academy. From 2014 to 2020, Popp was the Head Coach at Vermont Academy, a perennial NEPSAC power, where he developed seven top 100 nationally ranked players, three NBA Champions, and one McDonald’s All-American. His tenure also saw the team secure the school’s first-ever New England Prep School Championship in 2016 – he was NEPSAC Coach of the Year that year as well.
Popp’s collegiate coaching career includes roles as Director of Basketball Operations at Holy Cross (NCAA Div. I), Associate Head Coach at Middlebury College (NCAA Div. III), and an Assistant Coach at Springfield College. Listen in and he talks about what its like to develop some of the best high school players in the game today.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Game Changers. We hope you found inspiration and motivation in the stories of resilience and adversity shared by our incredible guests. Remember, no matter what challenges you face, your ability to overcome them lies within. Stay resilient and keep pushing forward towards your goals. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with others who may benefit from these powerful stories.