Fired Coaches Podcast

In this episode, Coach Scott Sorenson shares his extensive journey through college basketball coaching, from high school basketball and the University of Minnesota to international leagues, and his insights on building a coaching career, navigating small college challenges, and the importance of adaptability and networking. We talk what he learned from the coaches he has worked for, coaching tenni...

Episode #63 with someone I would call a legend in the basketball world. Adam Nelson. The trusted source when it comes to job openings and movement in the men's and women's basketball world on Hoop Dirt. Adam Nelson details his career coaching that started as a student at South Carolina and Boston College. He then spent many years in Division III and Division I. Head Coaching stops at Becker, Newbu...

On this episode we talk to Anthony Leonelli, head men's basketball coach at Fisher College (NAIA). We learn about his unconventional coaching journey through Division III and NAIA basketball, including being fired from Green Mountain College after a 21-4 season. Coaching in the ABA, building a college baseball program and much more!01:19Early Sports Influences and Love for Basketball02:46First...

In this interview with a recent National Champion, Coach John Bowler shares his journey from a decorated player to a successful junior college coach, highlighting lessons learned, building culture, and strategies for sustained success. Discover how resilience, relationship-building, and a focus on process over outcome have driven his remarkable achievements. His path from high school to Eastern Mi...

In this episode we talk about Coach Tony Aker's journey from playing football at UWSP to coaching at UWSP. His time as an offensive coordinator at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Being named the head coach at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Leading a program during COVID. Coaching FCS football.00:59Growing Up in Indiana and Early Influences02:24Playing Career and Transit...

In this in-depth interview, Coach Eddie Andrus shares his journey from Wisconsin high school basketball to coaching success at Mount Senario and UW-Stout. Discover insights on building winning programs, the evolution of college basketball, and the innovative run-and-jump press that has influenced high school and college teams nationwide. 01:10 Path to UW-Stout and Early Playing Days 03:15 Talent a...

In this episode, Coach Katie Pate shares her journey through college athletics, from her early influences in a basketball family at the University of Minnesota to her experiences as a player and coach at various institutions. She discusses the challenges and transitions she faced, including her time at Coker College, Belmont Abbey, Lenoir-Rhyne and the shift from coaching to athletics administrati...

Ryan Lallensack is a former college basketball player and coach. In this episode they discuss Ryan's journey through basketball, including his experiences as a redshirt player, coaching transitions, and the importance of establishing a winning culture. Ryan shares insights from his coaching career in Texas and at various colleges, emphasizing the value of player development and the changing la...

Mark Ralston is a seasoned baseball scout with nearly 30 years of experience in Major League Baseball. He spent time with the Braves, Mets, Phillies and Orioles. In this episode we discuss Mark's journey into scouting, the importance of building relationships, the intricacies of evaluating players, and the evolving landscape of baseball scouting. Mark shares insights on mentorship, the scoutin...

Neil Stratton discusses his background in NFL scouting and writing, including his newsletter "Inside the League" and various football-related publications including his books (Moving the Chains, Scout Speak and Value Picks). The conversation then explored the evolution, focusing on the challenges and successes of transitioning from traditional print media to online subscription models, w...

"Excellence never has an off button." - Terri Mitchell In this episode, Coach Terri Mitchell shares her extensive experience in women's basketball, discussing the impact of NIL on the sport, her personal journey from player to coach, and the importance of mentorship and community service. She reflects on her time at Marquette, the challenges of recruiting, and her defensive coaching...

In this episode, Coach Tim Brewster shares his extensive journey through the world of football coaching, from his early days as a player to his experiences in the NFL and college football. He discusses the importance of passion, hard work, and building trust with players, as well as the lessons learned from coaching legends like Bear Bryant. Brewster reflects on his time coaching at various levels...

In this episode, Marcus Wiegert interviews Cole Schreiner, who shares his extensive journey in coaching basketball at various levels. Cole discusses the challenges and rewards of coaching, including his transition from men's to women's basketball. He reflects on the differences in recruiting and coaching styles, the importance of building relationships with players, and the logistics of coaching w...

In this episode, Marcus Wiegert interviews Kyle Brown, a former college basketball coach turned sports card enthusiast. They discuss Kyle's journey into the sports card world, the impact of COVID-19 on the market, and the current dynamics of card collecting. Kyle shares insights on how to navigate the market, the importance of grading, and the thrill of discovering valuable cards. The conversa...

WE are back! Episode 50 features Rodrik David. Rodrik played Division III football, coached a few years of Division III football along with being a defensive line intern at Ohio State, had an internship with the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons scouting departments before making his way into a Scouting Assistant position with the Falcons. From there he moved up to Pro Scout and Midwest Area Sc...

We sit down with Kip Ioane! Coach Ioane most recently spent time was named the head men's basketball coach at South Salem HS in Salem, Oregon. Prior to that he spent four years as a player, eight years as an assistant and 14 seasons as the head men's basketball coach all at Willamette University. He is a next level learner! Over ten years ago he created Teams of Men . He and his brother ru...

We sit down with Brian Miller! Coach Miller most recently spent time as the athletic director and head men's basketball coach at MSOE. He was the head men's basketball coach at MSOE for 19 seasons. Prior to that he was also the head coach at Concordia Chicago and Lakeland. He had a very unique path into college coaching and shares his experience recruiting, coaching and running an athletic...

We sit down with Coach Matt Airy! Coach Airy most recently spent three seasons as the head men's basketball coach at Aurora University. Prior to that he spent eleven years at his alma mater Whitman College. As an associate head coach he helped lead Whitman to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Sweet Sixteen (2016), Final Four (2017), and Elite Eight (2018)! He also spent time as an assistant c...

We sit down with Coach Ryan Gaynor once again! Coach Gaynor is currently an assistant coach at George Washington on the baseball staff. He has spent time at Arkansas Pine-Bluff, Santa Barbara City College and Cal. He has also spent time in minor league baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers. He is the current skipper of the Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods League) and in 2020 won a c...

We sit down with Coach Kyle Brown once again! He talks about his Five Play Friday newsletter which just went over 100 issues and has over 500 subscribers! He spoke about what he missed in being out of coaching this year and changing trends in the game of college athletics! Take a listen! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on T...

We sit down once again with Andy Kohel! Andy talks about his role as the head coach at Concordia-Moorhead (MN). He talks about what he missed in coaching, what has changed and the new opportunity! Take a listen! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/firedcoachespod

Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/firedcoachespod

Charlie Averkamp joins the Fired Coaches Podcast to share his experience as a student-athlete at Edgewood College. He also talks about his time as an assistant women's basketball coach and golf coach at Concordia University (WI). His first head coaching opportunity at Benedictine University where he led the Eagles to their best season in program history (20-0 in NACC) and an at-large NCAA Tourname...

This week on Monday's with Marcus we take a look at the situation involving Memphis Men's Basketball.  Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/firedcoachespod

Steve Boucher joins the Fired Coaches Podcast to share his experience as an athlete and coach at the Division III level. He also talks about his time working in the college admissions world and now his work with Drexel Building Supply as a Running Back! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fir...