Beyond the Buckets Show with Chris McSwain

Episode 127: Beyond the Buckets Everything is a Message, If Something Free Means You Are the Product, and Attention is Our Most Valuable Asset In this episode of the Beyond the Buckets podcast, Chris discusses three powerful ideas: Everything is a message. Our words, actions, and even our silence all communicate something to the people around us. If something is free, you are the product. When we...

#125. Owen Brown - USF Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Owen Brown is a highly esteemed figure in the world of basketball, currently serving as the assistant coach for the women's basketball team at the University of San Francisco (USF). With a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the game, Coach Brown has played a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the team towards success....

#124. Eric Ostrowski - Willow Glen High School Athletic Director  Eric Ostrowski is a dedicated sports professional and educator with a passion for shaping young athletes' futures. He currently serves as the Athletic Director at Willow Glen High School, where he brings his expertise and leadership to the school's sports programs. Before joining Willow Glen, Eric held the same position at...

#123. Chris McSwain Keynote @ SVSOA Referee Camp - Understanding the Coaches Perspective Understanding the Coach's Objectives: Discuss the importance of officials understanding the coach's objectives, such as offensive and defensive strategies, playing style, and team dynamics. This can help officials make more informed decisions and adapt their officiating approach accordingly. 

#122. Nate Anderson - Cutting Edge Baseball Nate is a graduate of Lincoln High School in San Jose, CA and Virginia Commonwealth University; he played NCAA Division I baseball 2005 - 2006. He played for the Colorado Rockies and worked as an associate scout for the Rockies and the Kansas City Royals since 2008. Nate has been the head baseball coach at Leigh High School, Los Gatos High School and mos...

#121. Joey Curtin - Archbishop Riordan Boys Basketball Coach  Joey Curtin is a distinguished figure in the world of boys' basketball, renowned for his exceptional coaching skills and remarkable achievements. As the varsity boys basketball coach for Archbishop Riordan High School, Curtin has made a significant impact on the program during his tenure, which spans an impressive six seasons. Unde...

#120. How to Create the Life you Want! C - Courageously Pursue Your Dreams R - Rise Above Challenges and Obstacles E - Embrace Change and Embody Growth A - Aspire to Greatness and Achieve Your Goals T - Take Action and Trust in Your Abilities E - Empower Yourself and Others Along the Way Remember, with every step you take to create the life you desire, you are unleashing your full potential and ma...

#119. Alicia Komaki - Sierra Canyon Girls Basketball Head Coach Alicia Komaki is a highly accomplished and respected figure in the world of girls' basketball. Currently serving as the head girls basketball coach at Sierra Canyon, Komaki has made a significant impact on the program during her tenure. With an impressive track record, she has led her team to five CIF State titles in just 11 year...

#118. Colin Pfaff - Valley Christian Boys Basketball Head Coach  Colin Pfaff is a highly experienced and accomplished head boys basketball coach at Valley Christian High School. With an impressive coaching career spanning over 20 years, he has left a lasting impact on the basketball community. Pfaff's coaching journey has taken him to various esteemed institutions, where he has consistently s...

#117. Alex Sarrett - Bellarmine College Prep Head Coach Alex Sarrett is a highly accomplished individual serving as the head boys basketball coach at Bellarmine College Prep. With a passion for the sport and a dedication to excellence, Sarrett has made a significant impact on the team and the basketball community as a whole. Known for his strategic approach and strong leadership skills, he has gui...

#116. Miami Heat Culture: Why are they successful? The Miami Heat Culture refers to the unique set of values, principles, and work ethic that has been established by the Miami Heat basketball team. It is widely recognized as one of the most successful and respected organizational cultures in the NBA. The Miami Heat Culture is built on several key pillars: 1. Hard Work and Discipline: The Heat orga...

Hard Work & Winning Preparation doesn’t guarantee a result, it guarantees growth- Kara Lawson  You can prepare all you want but it does not mean you will win All teams prepare  Sometimes talent outweighs your preparation  The only time Success comes before Work, is in the dictionary  You can only do so much on your own  Top NCAA Coaches Win% Mark Few - 689 wins at Gonzaga 83% win % in 24 years...

Coach Sam Piraro has over 800 wins as a Division 1 Baseball Coach over a 25 year span.  Coach Piraro has developed a mindset to attack every day with enthusiasm, passion & grace.  These are also values he used in his coaching profession.  Coach Piraro is a master at developing culture, finding a way to win no matter the circumstances and cultivating a winner's mindset during tough times. ...

Dr. Goldman currently serves multiple professional teams as their Director of Performance Psychology. He delivers collaborative and strategic resources that are proactive across all aspects of the organization and contributes to the entire organization’s performance on and off the field. He provides psychological and human system expertise to the Head Coach, General Manager, and Vice President as...

Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman has been practicing for over 30 years in the Beverly Hills area and has had a career unparalleled to any other dentist in history! He has transformed the smiles of celebrities such as Katy Perry, Usher, Anthony Hopkins, Fergi, Hugh Jackman, Michael Strahan, Jessica Simpson, Mark Wahlberg and Eva Longoria, among many others.  Dr. Bill was the only dentist...

Jonathan Reitz is the CEO of Fluxify and also serves as an executive coach that works with leaders who want to coach their people to their maximum potential.  Reitz has been coaching since 1997, when coaching found him.   He is the author of "Coaching Hacks: Simple Strategies to Make Every Conversation More Effective". Jonathan Reitz has coached or trained leaders in organizations such a...

Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is the Co-Founder of the innovative tech platform blooprinted, the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" podcast, and the best-selling author of ROCKET FUEL Convert Setbacks. Become Unstoppable. He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, tech visionary and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Bus...

Katie Barnett  is a business woman and proud mother of three. She got her BS in Health Science, secondary teaching credential to teach a number of subjects at the high school level, then a Masters in Education. In 2014 she created Chico Chalk & Calligraphy, a local art business creating personalized signs for weddings, showers, businesses and homes. She later jumped into her first network mark...

Doc Scheppler is the legendary girls basketball coach at Pinewood High School in Los Altos, CA.  He has won 674 games (girls wins only) as of November 2021.   During his tenure at Pinewood, he has won six CIF State Championships. Scheppler possesses an uncanny ability to make the game fun and create an incredible atmosphere of togetherness. He has over 40 years of coaching experience and started c...

Deven’s background is impressive. In addition to earning a bachelor’s from Harvard (where he’s now in law school), he’s had stints at Google, Microsoft, the NBA, and Nike. Prediction Strike was born from his passion for sports and aims to serve every type of sports fan.  Deven saw a golden opportunity at the intersection of personal finance and fantasy sports, one that has been magnified by the re...

Sara Quilici Giles is entering her fourth year as the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Los Gatos High School. She has over 10 years of coaching experience and is passionate about working with youth and especially young women. Sara has a 7 month old daughter and is working to balance family life with being a basketball coach! She comes from a family heavily involved in the Bay Area basketball wor...

Coach Will Watkins is the Girls' Varsity Basketball coach at his alma mater, Archbishop Riordan HS, & is entering his 24th year as a coach at the youth/high school level.  Coach Will has built the Bay City girls program into one of the strongest in the Bay Area.   Will has great passion for the individual skill details of basketball that help turn good players into great players. Will has...

Desmond Dunham (a.k.a. Coach Dez) is a youth sports expert with over two decades of coaching and teaching experience. He has successfully coached youth athlete teams in cross-country, track & field, basketball, soccer, baseball, and flag football. Most notably, Coach Dez has had one of the most prolific coaching careers in high school cross-country and track & field. He is one of the most...

As the Founder of The Meta Project, Olly Wood is known for his ability to see the big picture. Rather than simply encouraging high-performers to do more and work harder, Olly has worked with world leading experts in exercise, nutrition, biochemistry, and coaching, such as Brian Walsh, The Poliquin Group, Kassem Hanson, Ben Pukulski, Linh Trinh, and Cliff Harvey, among others, to develop a more hol...