Play, Learn, Lead
This podcast dives into the journeys of school coaches, exploring how they bring lessons from the field into the classroom to inspire teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Through engaging interviews, each episode highlights the unique connection between sports and education, showcasing the impact coaches have both on and off the field.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
Play, Learn, Lead
Latest Episodes
Coach Nichols: "I Wanted to Be a Teacher From The Time I Was In Elementary School”
In this episode of Play, Learn, Lead, we're joined by Coach Nichols — a true triple-threat at the middle school level, serving as head football coach, girls basketball coach, boys track coach, and athletic director.Coach Nichols shares ...
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Matt Lisle: Growing Up Being a Major League Baseball Player Was The Only Choice
This week on Play, Learn, Lead, we sit down with Coach Matt Lisle—one of the most inspiring voices in the world of baseball and softball. From experiencing homelessness in 2010 to becoming a Major League coach with the Chicago White So...
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Coach KB Sallee: "My Parents Did a Really Good Job of Checking In On Me"
This week on Play, Learn, Lead, we sit down with Coach KB Sallee—a former Division 1 volleyball player who now leads and mentors athletes at both the high school and club level. From her early days falling in love with sports to the moment she ...
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Kameron Roach: "I get to Know Them (Student Athletes) Outside of Their Sport"
This week on Play, Learn, Lead, I had the chance to sit down with Kameron Roach, the Director of Student-Athlete Development at UNC Charlotte. From growing up as a young athlete with big dreams to becoming a D1 basketball player, Kamer...
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Coach Conner: "I’m Not A Big Yeller... I Try To Be As Encouraging As Possible."
This week, I sat down with East Gaston High School’s tennis coach and social studies teacher, Coach Conner, to explore her journey from a young athlete with big dreams to a powerful force in both the classroom and on the court.We kicked...
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