MicdIn Pod with Jeremy and Val

Welcome to the first MicdIn Pod Summer Session Mini Session. This new series takes you inside the offseason with some of today's top athletes. Our first guest is Abby Hassman —a three-time CAA Cross Country Champion, three-time CAA Runner of the Year, former Northeastern standout, recent Bandit Grand Prix Champion, and the newest Assistant Coach for Duke Track & Field & Cross Country....

What does it really take to develop young basketball players in today's game? This week on MicdIn, we sit down with Laurie Bollin, President and Head Coach of the Bay State Jaguars AAU Basketball Program. With decades of experience developing athletes and helping players reach the collegiate level, Laurie shares her perspective on the ever-changing youth basketball landscape. In this episode,...

In this episode, Jeremy and Val sit down with Lamar Reddicks , one of the most respected coaches and athletic leaders in New England. A 1996 State Champion, Boston Globe All-Scholastic Super Teamer, Milton High School Hall of Famer, and former Bentley College captain and MVP, Coach Reddicks has built a career around developing athletes and leaders. His coaching journey includes stops at Harvard Un...

oin us on this inspiring episode as we sit down with Amber Clark‑Robinson An elite flag football athlete, USA National Team standout, coach, and advocate for women’s sport. From her early athletic roots to competing on the world stage with USA Football , Amber shares what it takes to transition from tackle football and collegiate track & field to becoming one of the most dynamic defensive play...

What can youth sports parents learn from one of the greatest athletes of all time? This week on MicdIn, we sit down with Kristine Lilly, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x FIFA Women's World Cup Champion, and the most-capped player in international soccer history. From youth sports fields to the world's biggest stages, Kristine shares lessons that every parent, coach, and athlete can benefit fro...

This week on MicdIn, Jeremy & Val sit down with two respected leaders in Massachusetts field hockey — Coach Melissa Bordieri and Coach Carrie Wernig. From Division I athletics to decades of coaching and now raising athletes of their own, both coaches share powerful insight on confidence, athlete development, youth sports culture, and the realities parents and athletes face today. This episode...

Former professional baseball pitcher and SquadLocker Senior VP of Business Development Tip Fairchild joins MicdIn for a conversation about youth sports, parenting, coaching, NIL, rec vs. club sports, and the value of multi-sport athletes. Tip shares lessons from his journey through professional baseball and discusses the current trends he’s seeing across youth sports through his work with teams an...

This week on MicdIn Pod, we’re joined by sisters Katie Wood and Erin Connor . They are Co-Founders of Bet On You Mentality, former athletes, and moms raising athletes. They share their journey from competing at a high level to helping the next generation build confidence, resilience, and a stronger mindset both on and off the field. This conversation explores mental performance, pressure, parentin...

What actually matters when raising kids in youth sports? In this episode of MicdIn, we sit down with Troy Vincent and Tommi Vincent—parents of five who have lived the full youth sports journey and are now sharing what they’ve learned along the way. From Troy’s 15-year NFL career to his role as Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the National Football League, and Tommi’s work as hos...

This week on MicdIn 🎙️ we’re joined by Nate Leaman, head coach of Providence College men’s hockey 🏒 and a NCAA National Champion(2015) In this episode, we go beyond the wins and losses and get into what really shapes athletes culture, mindset, pressure, and development. From the locker room to the sidelines, this conversation is for parents, athletes, and coaches trying to navigate the reality of...

Sydney Scales knows what it takes to compete—and win—at the highest level. A national champion and former captain at Boston College Eagles women's lacrosse, Sydney helped lead her team to two national NCAA Championships. Earning honors like National Defender of the Year and ACC Defender of the Year. Now playing professionally in Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse, representing Team USA, and coaching...

In this episode of MicdIn Pod, we sit down with Valerie Smith-Hale, Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Notre Dame, to talk about what it really takes to develop as an athlete. From her journey playing volleyball at Adrian College to competing with Team USA Volleyball and Team USA Bobsled, Valerie brings a unique perspective on performance, preparation, and consistency at the highes...

In this episode of MicdIn Pod, we sit down with Rocky, basketball trainer and founder of XFactor Hoops and Better Everyday, who works with athletes from youth to the professional level. We talk about what real player development looks like today from fundamentals and consistency to mindset and what actually separates athletes as they move up levels. We get into: *What youth players should really b...