Contacts Coaching Podcast

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We are joined this week by Dalton Dietrich who discusses the importance of paying dues, being dedicated to the game and openness to learning along his coaching journey. Dalton highlights the significance of surrounding oneself with great people in coaching, and how that allows one to find their own voice as a leader. This episode is brought to you by  LMNT ! Spelled LMNT.  What is LMNT? It’s a  de...

This episode is brought to you by  LMNT ! Spelled LMNT. What is LMNT? It’s a  delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink-mix . I tried this recently after hearing about it on another podcast, and since then, I’ve stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1–2 times per day.  LMNT  is a great alternative to other commercial recovery and performance drinks. As a coach or an athlete, you w...

This episode is brought to you by  LMNT ! Spelled LMNT.  What is LMNT? It’s a  delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink-mix . I tried this recently after hearing about it on another podcast, and since then, I’ve stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1–2 times per day.  LMNT  is a great alternative to other commercial recovery and performance drinks. As a coach or an athlete, you...

This week, Justin sits down with Nate Gregory to discuss his roles and responsibilities coaching at the youth and collegiate level and how those interactions enhanced his coaching. This episode is brought to you by  LMNT ! Spelled LMNT.  What is LMNT? It’s a  delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink-mix . I tried this recently after hearing about it on another podcast, and since then, I’ve stocked...

On this week's episode, Justin sits down with Hollister Head Softball Coach Andrew Barragan, who discusses coaching at all levels in the community, switching approaches when transitioning from coaching baseball to softball and leading his hometown team to a state championship and number 3 ranked team in the nation in 2023.

This week we sit down with CCAA champion and CSUMB Head Coach Walt White. 2023 marks Walt White’s 13th season at the helm of the CSUMB baseball program. He became the second baseball coach in university history in July of 2010 and made an immediate impact on the fortunes of Otter baseball. He took over a team that won just eight games the season before his arrival and has led the Otters to a 328–2...

This week we sit down with my mentor and UC Davis Hall of Famer, Bob Williams. The former head men's basketball coach at the UC Santa Barbara. He is sometimes referred to as the Dean of the Big West Conference's basketball coaches. He was previously the head coach at the UC Davis, winning the NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship in 1998. Williams is the all-time winningest coach at UC Sa...

Justin sits down with Nick Wilcox, fresh off off stringing together two of the most successful seasons in Stevenson baseball history, culminating in a section championship this May. They dissect the near two decades in the process leading up to recent success, following in his father's footsteps and learning to focus on the big picture

A repeat episode from 2021 where 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...

A repeat from last year where Sam Allen, director of PGC, founder of Blue Collar Basketball, and the host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast joins the show. In this episode, Sam helps explain the vital pillars of coaching, and how making important growth for others is achieved by growing yourself. We may not always know what to expect, but Sam's advice can help us solve many scenarios that may be face...

A revisit with Jake Thompson, the Chief encouragement officer at Compete Every Day, speaker, and author joins the podcast. Jake teaches teams and coaches how to be accountable, how to learn from lessons, and how to pursue your best self. We are presenting this again as JJake and Justin's conversation on this episode is a great listen.

Carsen Williams, Graduate Assistant Coach at BYU for Men's Basketball joins the podcast. In this episode, Carsen and Justin have a conversation all things basketball and tackle the best approaches to coaching in all aspects.

Derek Swafford joins the podcast with Justin this episode! Derek is the top-notch Athletic Director at Fortune Early College High School in Elk Grove. Listen to all he has to say about his experience with guiding players and coaches from his position as an Athletic Director and all sorts of lessons that anyone can take from.

Richie Lynch, Athletic Director of Edison High School is on this episode of Contacts Coaching Podcast! Richie is telling all his expertises learned from being an Athletic Director at Edison High School. If you want to learn the valuable skills that Richie has got, make sure to listen!

831 native and Hartnell College assistant coach Steven Terry joins Justin to talk about his career in coaching and the community, what he has learned along the way and how his influences impact his daily teachings.

Rich Shayewitz of Sonoma State University is back on the podcast this episode! Rich, a returning guest on the show, imparts the latest and greatest of his wisdom from the basketball court in this episode's conversation with Justin. To get a better understanding of some of Rich's best insights and what can be learned from Sonoma State's court, listen now!

Last August, Lars Tiffany, Head Lacrosse Coach at the University of Virginia & two-time National Champion (2019, 2021) winner joined the podcast. Listen to this episode where, Lars, a former coach of Justin's talks about the keys to success & teamwork that he has employed to help bring his team to the forefront of lacrosse.

Justin is joined by Michael Wright this episode! Michael is the host of the amazing "Sports Initiative Podcast" and a Premier League coach for Southampton FC. Michael and Justin's conversation is a sensational listen for anyone, especially those who want to get an inside look into the top notch world of coaching that Michael is a part of. Listen now!

Justin is joined on this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast by Kate Leavell, the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and NCAA coach. Kate is an inspiration to many players and has a way with words when it comes to describing the best plays for your team. If you want to gain all you can from Kate and her advice, listen to this episode now!

Paul Snow of Menlo-Atherton joins the Contacts Coaching Podcast today. Paul, the Athletics Director for Menlo-Atherton talks all about his experience, expertise and own story. Take a listen now!

Greg Daniels joins Justin for a great conversation on everything basketball and beyond. Greg Daniels, Head Basketball Coach for Monterey has experience and expertise when it comes to the court and shares it all in this episode. Listen now!

Matt McLeod, PGC Director, Basketball Coach and Leadership Specialist joins to podcast with Justin. A champion of his game, Matt gives his players strategy and life advice like no other. If you want to learn more about how Matt has helped cultivate some of the best players in basketball while being one of most regarded in his field, listen now! Matt can be found at: www.coachmcleod.com coach.mcleo...

Tom O'Connor joins the Contacts Coaching Podcast with his vast experience of leadership in the athletics field. From chair of the NCAA D1 Men's Committee to Athletics Director for numerous top colleges, Tom has a lot of advice to give coaches on how to lead their everyday practice and beyond. Listen now!