Contacts Coaching Podcast

Jason Smith, Head Track & Field Coach, Palma/Notre Dame joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on surrounding yourself with great coaches, delegation, the power of belief, and looking at yourself first when things go wrong. Twitter: @Palmandtrack IG: @Jsmith1323, @palmandtrack

Art Berlanga, Head Football Coach, Gonzales HS joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on finding mentors, vision and affirmation, teaching young men how to be men, the power of belief, and authenticity.

Steve Kenyon, owner of Speed Strength Training, football coach for over 40 years in the Sacramento area joins the podcast to discuss the importance of strength training, speed of movement, positive behavior intervention and the best way to integrate lifting into your program when you are pressed for time. He also shares THE SYSTEM, which he created as a curriculum that can be applied to any progra...

Sean Quirk, Head Coach, Cannon's Lacrosse Club, PLL joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the difference between collegiate and professional coaching, the importance of trust and respect, delegated leadership, and the greatest gift in coaching.

Dr. Mike Herbert, Director of Athletics at Southern Oregon Community College joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching and administration journey. The discussion touches on building culture, knowing your role, and working with parents to create a healthy climate.

Randi and Duez Henderson, Head Women's Basketball Coach and Associate Head Coach at Wash U - St. Louis, join the podcast to discuss what they have learned throughout their coaching journey. The discussion touches luck and preparation and the role they play in seizing opportunity, building staffs that complement one another, and the importance of work ethic and attitude, defining core values and be...

Gus Argenal, Associate Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Fullerton, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on what he has learned from his mentors, how to run a program, tangible takeaways from each of his stops, and the importance of running your own race.

Justin and Travon discuss what Coach Muhammad has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the motivation for starting his non-profit, Sole Brothers with his co-founder, the impact his near fatal motorcycle accident had on his coaching approach, and the importance of structure and empathy in the lives of student-athletes. Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and...

Retired Colonel, Dewey Mosely joins the podcast to discuss the ways in which preparation, integrity, teamwork, equality and fairness, and the benefit of competition, learned through athletics, prepared him for his 29 year career in the US Army.

Justin and Jeff discuss what Coach Dellis has learned throughout his coaching and administrative journey. The discussion touches on how his mentors have influenced him, leaving places better than you find them, sports as a metaphor for life, and the humility to ask for help. Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and Teach Hoops.com. More on both below.

Wendell Look, Hawaii's all-time winningest football coach with over 200 wins, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on humility, organization, the Iolani philosophy of One Team, Ohana and the Aloha Spirit. Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and Teach Hoops.com. More on both below.

Jean Ashen, 2018 California State AD of the year, joins the podcast to discuss what she has learned throughout her administration journey. The discussion touches on how Title IX changed her life, the importance of professional growth, supporting your coaches, and being a neon blinking sign for what you believe in. Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and Teach Hoops.com. More on both bel...

Justin and Brian discuss what Coach Katz has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on how his mentors have influenced him, loyalty, compartmentalization, and building a culture of honesty. Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and Teach Hoops.com. More on both below.

Justin and Demario discuss what Coach Warren has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on how he fell into coaching, taking risks, being willing to coach outside your area of expertise, and what you can learn from failure. Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and Teach Hoops.com. More on both below.

Justin and Moe sit down to discuss how Coach Melhart's background as a multi-sport athlete shaped her career, what she has learned watching other non-volleyball coaches, and how forgiveness and learning from mistakes is essential to growth. Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and Teach Hoops.com. More on both below.

Justin and Dedrique sit down to discuss how Coach Taylor went from being an agent to coaching, what he learned from his mentors, learning what your non-negotiables are as a coach, and the Think Tank that he runs for young aspiring assistant coaches. Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and Teach Hoops.com. More on both below.

Justin and Ken have a conversation about the lessons Coach Manfredi has learned through his experience coaching basketball at Monterey Trail and Franklin HS as well as the coaching mentors that have influenced his career. @coachmanfredi Brought to you by Delta Wines' Brick & Mortar, and Teach Hoops.com. More on both below.

Justin and Heather have a conversation about the lessons Coach Stewart has learned through her experience coaching basketball at Stevenson School, Gavilan College, Christopher HS, and with West Valley Basketball Club.

Justin and Isaac have a conversation about the lessons Coach Williams has learned through his experience coaching basketball at Le Grand HS, Eastern Oregon University, Boise St., and Cal State Monterey.

Justin and Rick have a conversation about the lessons Coach Tune has learned through his experience coaching volleyball at University of Hawaii, Pepperdine, St. Louis School, and Punahou.

Justin and Adam have a conversation about the lessons Coach Reinking has learned through his experience coaching football at Woodland, El Camino, and Roseville.

Justin and Emiria have a conversation about the lessons Coach Salzmann has learned through her experience coaching soccer at Santa Rosa JC, Sonoma State University, and the club and semi-pro level.

Justin and Golden have a conversation about the lessons Coach Anderson has learned through his experience coaching football at Carmel High School for the last 18 years and in his role as the Director of Athletics. Episode #1 of Why Sports? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-sports/id1536182142?i=1000495003609

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Justin and Sonja have a conversation about the lessons Coach Garnett has learned through her experience coaching softball at Whittier College, CSUMB, Academy of Art, and St. Mary's College.