Motivate with Coach Camp

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” ~ Romans 8:18 There are approximately 5.5 million people in America that are paralyzed.  Every year there are millions that suffer some kind of traumatic injury and one of the most life altering injuries are those involving the spinal cord.  Even with amazing advances in medicine, the nervo...

In this podcast episode, Coach Camp and Derrick delve into the theme of "cannonballing" through life, emphasizing the importance of humor and authenticity. They discuss their podcast's approach to serious topics and their personal comedic sides. Coach recounts his attempt at stand-up comedy, highlighting the challenges and his learning process. They share anecdotes about parenthood, teaching, and...

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” ~ T. Edison My guest this week knew that while growing up in a large family he could choose to be the victim or he could choose to be in charge.  Mr. Cole shares with my listeners how his embattled childhood gave him the tools needed to persevere and overcome great adversity.   Mr. Cole had an idea of what...

“If you want to see success, you have to do the work. Hard work is your best friend.” According to the American Psychologist Association, in 2023, there has been a 45% increase in reported mental illness since 2019.  Naturally, this number does not reflect the millions of unreported mental health emergencies. This week Ms. Rita and I discuss the importance of developing a healthy mind set and we r...

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”  I feel like everyone is born with a gift or a talent.  What works for one person, obviously, may not work for another.  It is for that reason that we must be attentive to those that are called to serve.  This week’s guest is a true patriot and has a heart to make a difference Mr. Eubanks shares with my listeners how growing up...

“We can do small things with great love.” ~ Mother Teresa   It is no secret life can be unfair and very difficult.  If you are fortunate enough to come from a stable loving family you are still not immune to the harsh realities of life.  However, for some kids, they are forced to grow up quick and many times they find themselves in very unfavorable situations from a lifetime of neglect and lack of...

“I will turn my talents towards humankind’s business.”  This was the quote given to me by this week’s guest.  Mr. Michael McGill reached out to via FB to see if I would be interested in hearing why he was running for Congress.  Full disclosure, I am not a platform that desires to highlight self-serving ventures.  That said, it only took a 10 minute phone call to see that Mr. McGill had very little...

Life happens fast and time passes quickly, this is why we need to be reminded that our life transitions from one moment to the next, just like seasons. When things aren’t going the way we would have hoped and we can’t seem to find the right choice, no matter what we do, we just need to take a breath.  The best way to approach life is to embrace the difficult moments.  It is in those moments that w...

Our dear friend Ann Lunceford from Precious in Pink needs our help. Ann and her jail ministry provide a stable Christ-centered environment for women wanting to change their lives post-incarceration. Sadly, Ann's house was destroyed due to a house fire and needs our help. Please watch the video for all the details, and you can donate to her GoFund by clicking the link below. Thank you, Christopher...

I feel like it is safe to say, many of us have someone we can point to in our lives that has had a huge impact on the person we develop into. In fact, most of us may have several people. It is not lost on me the importance of doing the right thing, even when it is the most difficult thing to do.   This week’s guest is a glowing example of how a balanced approach to issues can be the most productiv...

Building community is one of the most important cornerstones of my podcast.  The ability to bring people together through each other’s stories is one of the most rewarding aspects of podcasting in my opinion. Recently I’ve had people from all across America reach out to me about different podcasts.  One of my larger followings recently has been from the community of Foley, AL.  This surge of suppo...

In order to fully address education in today’s society we must be able to see things through the eyes of our youth.  This week’s guests are Emily, Kinsley and Reid, all 9th graders at Hernando High School in Hernando, Mississippi.   In this episode we tackle several hot topic discussions like Social Media, COVID, cell phones, 9/11, school systems and even dance styles.  This group of energetic and...

In this week’s episode I had the incredible pleasure to sit down with the Mayor of Walls, Mississippi.  Mayor Keidron Henderson and I have actually known each other for over 30 years, but as life tends to go, we hadn’t seen each other for a few decades.  I can honestly say, our conversation does not disappoint.   Mayor Henderson explained how his aspirations of becoming a sports phenom and being a...

Let me start by wishing everyone out there a great big HAPPY NEW YEAR!  When I was contemplating how I wanted to kick off our second season of the Motivate with Coach Camp podcast and knowing that the first episode would land on New Year’s Day, I knew 2024 must start off with a bang!   I can honestly say that I feel like we were able to do that.  Our first guest for season 2 is a nationally known...

When I started down the road of podcasting I had no idea what to expect or how it would sound.  I just knew that I wanted to put together something that could help others and something that connected to people’s lives.   Looking back over the first season of the Coach Camp podcast I can honestly say that I far surpassed any possible expectations I would have ever had. The one thing that really cau...

Thankfully, for most people, making a split second life or death decision is not something they will have to do in their lifetime.  However, some professions require an individual to face this situation multiple times throughout their career.    This week’s guests, Mr. Dennis Bowen, decided to become a first responder at a very young age. Starting out in fire and EMS he realized he had a knack for...

When it comes to being genuine and down to earth, this week’s guest checks both boxes.  Mr. Musselwhite has been the mayor of Southaven, MS since 2013 and has seen a ton of changes take place in this Northwest Mississippi town.     Growing up in the town that you eventually become mayor of gives someone a unique perspective and understanding of where a town has come from.  Maya Angelou once said,...

Kicking off the month of December, I had the unique opportunity to share the mic with not one, but two amazing fellow podcasters.  Mrs. Synot joins the show all the way from the land down under.  She was literally one day ahead when we sat down to have our conversation.  She has ran and operated a podcast called “Brave Conversations” for over 10 years.  Her podcast shares the stories of individual...

Wow!  That is the best way I know how to start this entry.  When the idea came to me about putting together something to honor our veterans, I had no idea what a treat I was in for.  Not knowing if there were any WWII vets in the area, I figured it was a long shot, but man am I glad I took that shot.   The two veterans I was able to interview had unique stories that should both be in a movie theat...

Part two begins with the story about Mr. Pickens and Mr. Honeycut making their daring escape only to be recaptured but then eventually freed by U.S. Troops. “You should be prepared because everyone here today will either be killed or captured.”  Imagine you are 21 years of age, in the military, and in a foreign country; your commanding officer gives you this information and now you must face an in...

“You should be prepared because everyone here today will either be killed or captured.”  Imagine you are 21 years of age, in the military, and in a foreign country; your commanding officer gives you this information and now you must face an inevitable demise.  Well, this is exactly what Mr. Pickens and the crew of 250 other men in his company were told as the Germans closed in and the fighting beg...

Imagine the year is 1941 and you awake to the news that Pearl Harbor has been attacked.  Now your country has been pulled into a World War that has cost so many their lives.  As a young male during those times, the thought of serving their country was never a second thought.  Young people even forged their age in order to enlist and go serve.  Fighting for America was a thing of honor and sacrific...

This week’s guest is a lifelong friend that shares years of memories with myself and my family.  He is a husband, a father, a grandfather and holds many other titles earned.  He is retired from FedEx and currently the President and CEO of KidzArt,LLC.     He has spent a lifetime serving and helping others and now at a time when many might consider slowing down for retirement, Randy is looking to b...

In our lifetime we are fortunate if we meet just a dozen people on this planet that have a true heart for growing others.  This week’s guest is without question one of those unique souls.     Robert Carter may be a banker, but he is a true humanitarian through and through.  His love and passion for life goes without saying, but this true desire to see others give and be their best really shines th...

If you grew up in DeSoto County through the 90’s and beyond, then you most certainly know this week’s guest.  Mr. Milton Kuykendall is truly an icon in Northwest Mississippi.    I was beyond blessed to have such great parents in this life, but the one thing that we all know is, we must have a variety of mentors in our life that help influence us to grow in the right direction.  As the expression g...