Hangin' with Coach Noonan

In today’s episode, I am joined by the 2nd year head coach of Kingwood High School, Cale Melton. Coach Melton and I go back to Nevada Community High School back in 2014. Coach Melton is in his 18th year of coaching at the high school level. In the spring of 2020, Coach Melton was named the new head coach at Kingwood High School after spending the last 5 years at Highland Park where he was the Defe...

On today’s episode, I am joined by Coach Tom Blazer. Coach Blazer spent time coaching at Cypress HS, his alma mater. He was the freshmen OL/ST Coordinator in 2009, from 2010-2019 he was the varsity OL/TEs/Run Game Coordinator, as well as 2 seasons of Var ST Coordinator in that span, in addition to 4 seasons as JV OC/ST Coordinator. Coach Blazer coached OL in the 2010 North/South Orange County All-...

In this episode, I talk with Coach Melaine Redd about being a female strength coach in football, developing a well-rounded athlete, and leaving a legacy for her daughter. Melanie Redd is a strength & conditioning, speed & agility coach, functional movement expert, and the owner of Melanie Redd Performance Training. Specializing in strength and conditioning, functional movement, corrective...

In this episode, we talk about nutrition for the student-athlete. I am joined by registered dietitians, Amy Goodson & Kristi King, as well as my co-host Missy Mitchell-McBeth! Amy Goodson, Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Di-e-te-tics. She focuses on overall health, wellness and sports nutrition. Amy has worked with the Dallas Cowboys,...

In this episode, I talk with the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Florida State University, Josh Storms. Josh Storms was named Florida State’s director of strength and conditioning on Dec. 28, 2019. Coach Storms earned Master Strength and Conditioning Coach distinction, the highest honor given in the strength and conditioning coaches profession, by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning...

In this episode, I talk with Strength and Conditioning Coach and Entrepreneur, Micah Kurtz. Micah Kurtz is the Assistant Athletics Director & Director of Sports Performance at Windermere Preparatory School. In addition, he consults on projects regarding youth athletic development education for the NFL, USA Basketball, USA Football, and Nike Football. Previously, he was the Director of Strength...

In this episode, I talk with two amazing Strength and Conditioning coaches who have a wealth of knowledge in volleyball and basketball. I talk with Missy Mitchell-McBeth and Rachel Hayes. Missy is back on the podcast for the 2nd time, she is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas. Rachel Hayes is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at...

In this episode, I sit and talk with some brilliant minds in the world of football strength and conditioning. I talk with the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Denton Guyer High School, Kyle Keese, Athletic Performance Director at Azle High School, Monte Sparkman, and Athletic Director/Head Football Coach at Millsap High School, Jake Johnson. We talk about what in-season lifting might loo...

In this episode, I talk with the Director of Sports Performance & Nutrition for Mesquite ISD, Blake Cundiff. Coach Cundiff and I had the pleasure of working together when he and I both joined Mesquite ISD in 2016. Prior to coming to Mesquite ISD, Coach Cundiff spent several seasons as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Texas State football team. During his 22-year career in the s...

In this episode, I talk with Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Hamilton College, Coach Pat Basil. Coach Basil is an outstanding resource and a wealth of knowledge. I first heard him speak on the Cody Hughes Student-Athlete Preparation Podcast. From there, I reached out to him and just began a conversation. Coach Basil has previously been the Assistant S&C Coach at Bryant University fro...

In today's episode, I take a stroll down memory lane with my Dad. We talk about his sports background, a little bit of mine, and more. Enjoy today's episode and happy father's day! ___________________________________________________________________ The Hangin’ With Coach Noonan podcast cast is a big fan of cookies! I am excited to announce the podcast now has an official cookie sponsor, Texas Trea...

In this episode, I talk with the Head Athletic Performance Coach at JJ Pearce High School, Coach Joey Bergles. Coach Bergles is one of the best in the business with vast experience working with a variety of teams at various levels. Coach Bergles and I talk about his following on social media and what everyone’s fascination with his programming is, how he varies his programming for different athlet...

In this episode, I talk with a good friend and great coach, Coach Matt Arrufat. Coach Arrufat is the defensive coordinator at San Antonio Brennan High School, he is also the creator of the internet coaching sensation last year, Chalk Wars. We talk about starting Chalk Wars, when it is coming back and why there was a charitable piece to the puzzle. We also talk about Coach Arrufat’s start in coachi...

In this episode I talk with a good friend and podcasting mentor, Coach Chris Vasseur aka Coach Vass. You know Coach Vass from the Make Defense Great Again Podcast, his Coach Tube channel, and his many other ventures. We dive into what prompted him to start all of these different platforms, how he manages them, what drives him to continue to create content and what he hopes to ultimately contribute...

In this episode, I talk with a long-time friend & great basketball coach, Aaron Proctor. Coach Proctor is the Director of Basketball Operations at Southeast Missouri University. Coach Proctor and I had the fortune of coaching at Bellaire High School together back in the day. Coach Proctor has 14 years of coaching experience which also includes one season as an assistant coach at Arkansas-Fort...

In this episode, I talk with Coach Anthony Stone. Anthony Stone is a Physical Education teacher at Gregory Elementary School and Varsity Quarterbacks, Running Backs, and Offensive Box Coach at Boylan High School in Rockford, Ill. He was also the Defensive Coordinator & Assistant Head Coach for the 2017 Women’s Australian National Outback Team & used to write blogs for “Hudl'' & “Firstd...

In this episode, I talk with Coach Clay Bewley. Clay Bewley is currently serving as the Speed, Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Estrella Foothills High School in Goodyear, AZ.  Clay is responsible for the development and implementation of the all-in-school offered Strength and Conditioning courses and the athletic development for all 22 school-sponsored sports at EFHS.  In addition, C...

In this episode, I talk with Coach Ernest Lawson. Coach Lawson is currently working as a financial advisor in the DFW area. Coach Lawson also runs the website www.get2theqb.com . Prior to this venture into the financial world, Coach Lawson was on a sideline either at the collegiate or high school level since 2011. His coaching stints include as a GA at the University of Michigan from 2012- to 2014...

In this episode, I talk with a great friend and mentor, Jeremiah Villarreal. Coach V is the head boys soccer coach at West Mesquite High School in Mesquite, TX. He is a follower of Christ, husband, father, and coach. He grew up in mesquite and is a cancer survivor. He has been blessed enough to have players with heart and passion play for me. In the four years, Coach V has led the Wranglers, they...

In today’s episode, I talk with a long-time friend and the man that convinced me to start my podcast, Coach Chip Burt. Coach Burt is the defensive line coach & recruiting coordinator at Highland Park High School near Dallas, TX. Coach Burt has been coaching for over 10 years at a variety of different schools around the state. Coach Burt and I talk about working for his dad, coaching and playin...

In this episode I talk with Coach Robert Irwin. Robert Irwin is the varsity Defensive Line coach at Midlothian High School. He is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University where he majored in Political Science and spent four years in the Corps of Cadets, Company E-2. During his time at A&M, Coach Irwin was selected to be a member of the Ross Volunteers, the official honor guard for the Gove...

In this episode I talk with Mariah Swift. If the last name Swift sounds familiar you’d be correct in wondering if she’s related to a previous guest, Kevin Swift. That is correct, this is Kevin Swift aka kdawg swift’s daughter. Mariah is currently a training manager for covid testing sites in Austin, TX. Mariah and I talk about her life growing up as a coach’s daughter, her views on sports as well...

In this episode, I talk with the largest guest we’ve ever had on the podcast, Gabe “ The Texas Titan” Pena. For those who do not follow the sport of Strongman, Gabe was recently a contestant in the 2020 World’s Strongest Man competition in November. Gabe was the first competitor to represent Mexico and he hails from South Texas. Gabe’s strongman journey began in 2013 at a competition he won in Pha...

In this episode, I dive into faith & sports with a good friend, Stewart Hardy. Stewart Hardy is currently the President/Podcast Host for All In Sports Outreach. He is the Co-Founder of the organization, as well, which he helped launch in 2015. He was born and raised in Selma, AL. After graduating high school in 1991, Stewart served in the United States Air Force from 1992-1999. Following his U...

In this episode, I chop it up with my bald and bearded brother of iron and fellow deadlift enthusiast Coach Ron Jankovich. Coach J is the  Director of Athletic Performance at Etowah High School in Georgia. He is in his 10th year coaching, 4th year in Georgia. He has coached in a variety of levels including college and small high schools in Michigan. Coach J is married to his wife, Colleen for 11 y...