The Mic is Ahn

Kelly Sopak is one of the most successful high school and club basketball coaches in the state of California.  Having coached at 3 powerhouse high school programs, he has a unique perspective on what has led to his teams/programs having success.  To add to the story, he was also the coach of  Sabrina Ionescu leading up to her college career.  We converse about philosophy, techniques, and backgroun...

Today on the podcast we meet Andrew Orolfo.  Being a stand-up comedian is not an easy profession to make it into.  Andrew has managed to be successful without changing the way he's been his entire life.  We talk about the path that Andrew took once he left high school, and all the twists and turns that ended up in a big 2019/2020 for him.  If you didn't know about him before, you'll...

This episode is exactly what it says.   Curry interviews Ahn.  Instead of the question of the week, Lauren has a bunch of questions to ask...which I answer the best I can.  There are questions about my past, high school and college, how I became a PE teacher, some of the psychology of how my classes run and much more.  We even got to the question of how I ended up at Northgate High School 18 years...

Lauren Curry is someone that you need in your life.  From collegiate athlete, to ICU nurse, to Instagram specialist, she makes a difference wherever she goes.  Her path since high school has been unique, and in this conversation you will hear about her stops along the way and the extreme creativeness she has brought to her social media followers.  So, sit back, relax and get to know Lauren.   Find...

In this episode, I answer the first official question of the week.  It is a question that gets a passionate response from me.  This leads into a story about why I teach.  This 25-minute episode is an important one.  I get emotional. Yes. You'll just have to listen. Trust me, this episode is for you.  

This episode brings us one of the most interesting people that I know.  Dave Gomez has a life story and path that borders on the unreal, and it has taken him to great heights.  Enjoy getting to know a wonderful person who I've wanted the world to have the opportunity to hear for many years.  Dave talks about his job now, which involves caring for youth and helping them find the right road, ev...

The first interview of the Mic is Ahn is Kari Reed, an english teacher from Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, Ca.  I wanted to interview Kari because I think it's important for people both inside and outside the high school realm to hear and learn about great teachers.  Even if you have no interest in teaching....I'm betting there will be something in here that will interest you. Pl...

This is the first actual episode of The Mic is Ahn.  I figured it would be good to let you know a bit about why I started the podcast and a little about me.  Enjoy.  Prepare for more.