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.
Play, Learn, Lead
Coach Corey: “Try to Be a Student, Even Though, I’m the Teacher or Coach”
In this episode, we sit down with Coach Corey, the dynamic PE teacher at Ida Rankin Elementary, to dive into his journey from playing college baseball to shaping young athletes in the classroom. Coach Corey shares the highs and lows of his sports career, reflecting on the moments that didn’t go as planned—and the role he played in those challenges. We also explore how his experiences as an athlete fuel his teaching philosophy, the connections he builds with students, and the energy he brings to PE every day.
If you're passionate about education, coaching, and the power of sports to shape young minds, this episode is for you!
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