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 • 13 episodes
Play, Learn, Lead
Latest Episodes
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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Coach McCray: "You Have to Care and You Have to Want It"
This week, I sat down with W.C. Friday Middle School's football coach, Coach McCray, to dive into his journey from a multi-sport-loving kid to a dedicated leader on and off the field. Coach McCray shared how his early passion for all sports gra...
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Coach Simmons:"Coaching Helped Me Gain Confidence in the Classroom"
Stuart Cramer High School has officially named a new head football coach—and in this episode, I had the chance to sit down with the man behind the whistle. From humble beginnings in a small town where football isn’t just a game but a way of lif...
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Coach Manning: "With Sports You Learn to Fail and You Learn that Failing is OK!"
In this episode, I sit down with Coach Manning, head coach of the Cherryville High School girls soccer team. Coach Manning opens up about how sports shaped his childhood, the impact of a high school injury that changed the course of his college...
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