Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports Professionals

Lindsay shares her athletic journey, having begun rowing as a junior in  college, to eventually winning a gold medal in the Olympics. She discusses a variety of coaching topics and provides advice for those interested in becoming coaches or improving their craft.

In this interview, Graham shares his unique journey to his role with the AIS, and discusses some of the decision making he had to make in achieving this position. He discusses how he supports coaches and sports in achieving elite performance, and shares what advice he has for those  looking to improve as coaches.

In this interview, Jason shares about his extensive coaching career, and discusses a variety of topics including: coaching differently, achieving success in unlikely places, developing relationships with athletes, managing personal stress and well-being, using social media as coaches, networking and hiring practices, and several other topics.

In this interview, Mark shares his coaching journey, discusses how he recruits athletes, how he motivates all athletes on a team, strategies he uses to make the best hire, and the top three challenges he thinks coaches experience.

In this interview, Jessica shares how she transitioned from athlete to  working professional to sports performance professional. She explains some of the challenges associated with her position, how she recruits  and runs her business. She shares the most common needs in athletes she experiences and how important it is to train mental as well as physical processes.

In this interview, Brooke shares her experiences playing professional basketball and the challenges of playing abroad. She discusses how she  recruits, motivating players who may not be starters, how data analytics should be balanced against coach perceptions, and what advice she has  for those looking to improve as coaches or get into the profession.

In this interview, Courtney shares her playing experiences before discussing what it has been like to coach a girl's high school team and now a boy's high school team. She explains how she turned around a losing program, how she balances job, family, and coaching, and offers advice for those in coaching from her own experiences.

In this interview, Paul shares his experiences working with athletes and  coaches, particularly in the area of resilience. He discusses the six components of resilience, some strategies in how he develops it, discusses team vs individuals, and also provides some advice for coaches on this topic.

Kenny shares his coaching journey, discussing the differences between coaching college and high school. He discusses how he coaches athletes,  works with parents, recruits athletes from other sports, and provides advice for those pursuing or looking to advance their careers in sports.

In this interview, Jake shares his sports administration experiences, discussing some of the roles and responsibilities he has, challenges he  experiences, and offers advice for coaches and others in sports.

Christian shares his coaching journey, discusses differences coaching at the 4 year college vs community college, shares some examples of how he  raises funds for his programs, discusses 8 pillars of coaching (why 4  are not enough), and offers advice to other coaches.

In this interview, Gary Reinl discusses the history of the R.I.C.E.  (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment method and explains why it's not just wrong, but delays recovery. Is all icing, such as cryotherapy and ice baths, bad? Well, he discusses this too along with what coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists should be recommending and doing instead of the traditional R.I....

Megan shares her journey from being an athlete and coach to becoming a FSU COACH faculty member. She discusses her work with the mental  performance of officials, athletes, and coaches. We also discuss coaching education and development, including why sports administrators should consider the training, why coaches do/do not receive training, and why coaches should evaluate themselves and be e...

Steve shares his experiences as a long-time coach at one institution. He  discusses recruiting, working with the athletic department, how he  divides scholarships, challenges for coaches, building teamwork,  handling stress and burnout, and offers advice for those in the coaching  profession.

Don shares his basketball coaching journey, from taking over a high school program that was 0-36 the year before, to coaching internationally for USA Basketball. He discusses a variety of coaching topics such as communication, teamwork, parents, culture, pressure, and plenty of advice for coaches of any sport and at any level.

P.J. Gibbs discusses his coaching journey, detailing some of the highs  and lows of his position. He discusses his role with USA Football, talks  about some of the coaching challenges, why he coaches, and what he's  learned along the way.

Wyn shares her experiences as an owner for a professional women's tackle football team as well the roles and responsibilities it comes with. She  discusses some of the challenges and rewards of the position and what she's doing to build the team's visibility and brand. She discusses coaching and fundraising in addition to other topics. Last, she talks about her role in the Women's Football Al...

Coak shares his almost 40 years of coaching experience at one university, discussing recruiting, working with challenging athletes, longevity in coaching, coach stress and burnout, in addition to several other topics.

Matthew shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics associated with high performance including emotional control, injury,  athlete development, coach development, and leadership.

Lo Locust shares her coaching journey detailing how she got to her current position in the National Football League. She discusses coaching as a woman in a male prevalent sport, her day-to-day responsibilities, and some of the challenges of being a football coach. She discusses how she tries to balance a hectic in-season schedule to avoid the potential of stress and burnout. Last, she provides a w...

TJ shares his journey and discusses how lacrosse is developing the sport worldwide. Special attention is given to sport specialization and long-term athlete development (LTAD) and the athlete development model (ADM). TJ also discusses the challenges of providing coach development and education globally.

Coach Bowman shares his experiences coaching club, collegiate, and  Olympic swimming. He discusses goal setting and how he sets goals with  his athletes. He analyzes the differences between being a collegiate  head coach and a head coach at the Olympics. He provides advice for  growing a sport and for those coaches looking to improve.

Christine shares her experiences in coaching education and development,  sharing how the USOPC assists coaches with best practices and knowledge.  We also discuss the new Athlete Development Model and what the future  of coach education might look like.

Nataniel shares his experience working with international and  professional basketball players. He discusses the day-to-day  responsibilities of his job, periodization, strength and conditioning  for basketball, the challenges of his position, and advice for others.

Tim shares his coaching journey and discusses a variety of topics including: coaching differences in Ireland basketball compared to the  United States, coaching philosophies, mentoring and mentorship, club vs high school sports, coaching at different age levels, and advice for coaches.