Home Team Sacramento

We hear the phrase "built different" all the time in sports, but what does that really mean? Is being built different only reserved for those people who possess natural talent, skills, size, and strength? Or is there more to it than that? FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento X: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #HomeTeam...

Is it possible to be successful while having very little impact on the lives of your student-athletes? Can you have little success on the scoreboard and still have life-changing impact on those you coach? How powerful does your voice become when you are both successful and impactful? FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento X: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Gr...

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you take some time this week to show some love and appreciation to all of the people in your life who are making a positive impact. We are thankful that all of you are a part of the Home Team here in Sacramento! FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento X: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #HomeTeamSac

Why is character development an important of part of coaching student-athletes? How does solid character provide the foundation for future success? How does character keep us on track as we pursue our goals/dreams? Character is everything and sports is a perfect vehicle to teach it. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento X: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Gro...

The tagline for Home Team Sacramento has always been... We may compete in different uniforms, but we're all a part of the Home Team. But is it really possible to collaborate with competitors? Is it possible to find a balance without watering down competition? How much stronger would our Home Team be if we could find a way to build each other up while also challenging each other through competi...

Alex Gomes-Coelho is the head football coach at River Valley High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the challenges of rebuilding a program, coaches who had a major impact on his life, balancing coaching and family life, and much more. Alex's heart and passion for coaching is making a positive difference in the lives of his student-athletes. We're tha...

Do we compete regardless of the situation, task, challenge, difficulty, etc? Or are we only willing to compete when we're comfortable, enjoy what we're doing, and have something to gain? What kind of competitor are you? FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento X: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #HomeTeamSac

Jason Hetzler is a teacher, former coach, and current athletic director at Kennedy High School. He joins the podcast to talk about his athletic/coaching background, how he started as an AD, best/most challenging parts of being an AD, his Bills fandom, managing life/work balance, and much more! Jason has a ton of great insight on athletics and how it impacts the lives of student-athletes. We're...

Why is rest important for us? How do we find the balance between pushing ourselves to our limits and knowing when to rest? Can too much rest become counterproductive? Let us know your thoughts on this episode! FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento X: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #HomeTeamSac

Everyone wants to achieve greatness, but not everyone is willing to give up the things that may prevent them from getting there. How much are you willing to sacrifice to reach your dream? Or are you willing to sacrifice your dream for other priorities in your life? FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento X: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Ho...

Ryan Stevens is an assistant baseball coach at Jessup University. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, why he coaches at the college level, coaching softball vs baseball, the biggest life lesson he learned from sports, coach that had the biggest impact on his life, and more! Coach Stevens drops a ton of gems in this episode. We're thankful that he is a part of our...

Taylor Jacky is a volleyball coach and the owner of Mindset Matters Coaching. She returns to the show to talk all things stress. How does stress affect athletes and coaches? How can they adjust their perspective on stressful situations? What are healthy ways to handle stress? And much more! Coach Taylor Jacky has great insight on the minds and thought process of young athletes, so you don't want t...

Jessica Burke is a coach, entrepreneur, and former strength and conditioning coach at Penn State. She joins the show to talk about her athletic/coaching background, biggest challenge competing at the D-1 level, her decision to leave Penn State, social media, and much more! Jessica has a tremendous amount of knowledge and insight on the world of athletics and training. We are thankful she was willi...

Things don't always go according to plan in a game or in life. We don't always get the exact thing we wanted or dreamed about. When we come to that point in our journey...are we willing to pivot? Pivoting doesn't mean giving up. It's a redirection of our passion towards something new. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook:...

Shout out to all the sports moms out there who give so much time, energy, support, and love to their athletes and coaches. We appreciate everything you do and we're thankful that you're a part of our Home Team. Happy Mother's Day! FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #HomeTeam...

One of the most difficult and most important lessons we can learn from sports is...life isn't fair. As coaches, we have an opportunity to not only share this life lesson, but also walk our athletes through how to persevere through those unfair moments. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home...

There are so many people who take time out of their busy lives to make sports happen. When is the last time we stopped to thank all of the hard working people who create environments where we get to coach and compete in the games we love? Let's show some love and appreciation for those around us. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook:...

Cody Norman is a husband, father, and the former varsity girls basketball coach at Laguna Creek High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the moment that could have changed his athletic path, why he decided to stop coaching after winning a section title, his favorite athlete (past and present), and the legacy he wants to leave behind. Coach Norman has dedicated...

We hear about pressure all the time in the world of sports. We celebrate those who thrive on the biggest stage and criticize those who seem to shrink when the lights are brightest. None of us can escape pressure, but we can control how we respond to it. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac TikTok: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group...

Fred Bryant is the former basketball coach and current track coach and athletic director at San Juan High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the importance of community involvement, understanding the culture of a school/community, which coach he enjoys competing against, raising the standard for his athletes, and much more. Coach Bryant has a tremendous amoun...

We all need accountability in our lives, but how many of us our willing to do the work that real accountability requires? Are we holding ourselves accountable for our decisions and actions? Have we surrounded ourselves with people who are willing to hold us accountable? Check out this episode and let us know your thoughts about accountability on and off the field. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeam...

Nanik Tagore is a Dominican University of California basketball player and the host of the True To Life Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, the importance of mental health, the challenges facing student-athletes, the coach that had the biggest impact on his life, the vision behind the True To Life Podcast, and much more! Nanik is leading by example as a student-athlet...

Daniel Thomas, owner of Dynamic Training, returns to the show to talk about his new role as a coach for the Del Oro Girls Flag Football team, what he's learned so far, the future of the sport, and how he's managing his busy schedule. We also go on a quick caffeine tangent towards the end. It's a fun episode with some great insight from Coach DT. We're thankful he's a part of ou...

It's been a long time since we've released an episode of the Home Team Sacramento Podcast, but we are finally back! Stay tuned for more episodes and interviews featuring coaches and athletes from different sports and different levels. #hometeamsac

Joe Davidson is a Sacramento Bee Senior Writer.