Coach Talk: Conversations with Coaches and Sports Professionals

In this interview, Rocco discusses the ups and downs of being a  professional ice hockey player, the challenges of being promoted and  demoted from teams, how he likes to be coached, dealing with injuries,  the importance of a positive mindset, and how he stays focused during  games.

In this interview, Donnie shares his experiences as an assistant and head collegiate basketball coach and a NBA scout. He discusses leadership philosophies, recruiting methods, overcoming difficult  experiences, and what steps he takes to change the culture of a program.

In this interview, Jen shares her coaching journey, detailing the challenges associated with the position, recruiting strategies, coaching  philosophy, pairing doubles teams, marketing her program, and advice for others looking to improve their coaching skill set.

In this interview, Peter McGahey discusses his experiences coaching club and collegiate soccer, challenges associated with moving jobs, juggling  job and family, the realities of coaching, and what strategies he uses to change the culture in a team.

In this interview, Al shares his career experiences, offering insight into how Cirque du Soleil performers are trained, where they are recruited from, similarities between Cirque and professional sports teams, some of the challenges he faces, and advice for others looking to become coaches.

In this interview, Buster shares his experiences coaching with Bobby  Bowden and experiences in the army. In addition, he discusses the challenges and lessons from his many years in leadership, dealing with the pressure, how he made important decisions, and how he changed the culture of a program/organization/environment.

In this interview, Heath shares his coaching experiences, what he  learned along the way, working with athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and parents, the importance of developing, articulating, and living out values, and advice for coaches and sports professionals.

In this video, Chris Yates shares his journalism experiences and  provides best practices for coaches, athletes, and others in sports who are looking to build their social media image or improve their interactions with reporters and the media.

In this interview, Brooke Niles shares her experiences as a professional  player before transitioning into full time coaching. She shares some of  the challenges associated with the job, how she mediates stress,  recruiting methods, and advice she has for those looking to become or  advance their careers as coaches.

In this interview, Anthony Morando discusses his experiences training  ice hockey players, youth athletes, how he differentiates weight training for different sports and ages, and what strategies he's used to  help develop relationships with them.

In this live interview, Josh Storms talks about his career path, what  he's learned along the way, how he trains different positions in football, how he periodizes performance, juggling job and life, and offers advice for those wanting to get into or progress in the field of s&c.

In this interview, Dr. Reynaud discusses her experiences as a long-time  NCAA volleyball coach, recruiting advice, coaching tips, managing stress  and burnout, the importance of mentorship, and her experiences as the  Chair of the Board of Directors for USA Volleyball.

In this interview, Celia Slater discusses her coaching and coach  development background, why she started True North Sports, what ways  coaches can and should be improving, and how important it is to continue  their education and development.

In this interview, Vanessa Fuchs discusses her career, how she manages  teams and coaches, what she looks for when hiring coaches, advice for  those in sports roles, women in sports, what she does for fun, and  challenges she's experienced.

In this interview, Shaun Caven shares his experiences as a coach, what  he's learned, differences in coaching Paralympic sports, his coaching  style, what his typical day looks like, and suggestions for others  interested in working in Paralympic sports.

In this interview, AD Tyrone McGriff talks about his career thus far,  what he's learned along the way, some of the successes and challenges,  and advice for others looking to work/improve their skills in the  profession.

In this live interview, Reilly discusses her career path, the roles and  responsibilities of her position, how she recruits and retains athletes,  periodization in rowing, sport specialization, the realities of  coaching, the importance of professionalizing coaching, and advice for  those in the coaching profession.

In this interview, 100m hurdles Olympian Milan Ristić discusses his  athlete career, explaining some of the good and bad moments of being a  professional and international athlete. He talks about his training, the  financials of being an athlete, and how he juggles competing and coaching at the same time.

In this interactive interview, we ask Kez about his football playing  experiences, his life as a football coach, and why he left the  profession to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. We also ask him to talk about some of his struggles and to provide advice for those in the coaching and sports profession.

In this interview, Dr. Kacy King discusses her dual role of overseeing  athletic programs while working with and supporting student-athletes.  She discusses some of the challenges and rewards associated with the  position and provides advice for those looking to work in the sports  profession.

In this interview, Coach Jason Smelser of the University of Central  Oklahoma talks about life as a collegiate coach, discussing the journey,  the daily grind, the challenges, recruiting athletes, managing stress,  and advice for others seeking to become or improve as coaches.

In this interview, Helen Williams discusses her professional career, how  she works with and mentors coaches, her experiences as a basketball  commentator, and suggestions for coaches looking to better their career  situation.

In this interview, Tony discusses how he became the OKC Thunder's  Athletic Trainer, what his day looks like, some of the challenges he  faces, and how he finds ways to unwind in a stressful job.

In this interview, athletic director Chris Hobbs discusses how he became  an AD, some of the challenges he faces, how he recruits and works with  coaches, and advice for those in the coaching and sports profession.

In this interview, we talk with Bryan Bedford about his work helping  high school athletes and their parents with the collegiate recruiting  process. We also discuss how he's built his coaching and agent business  and what advice he has for others interested in getting into the  profession.