The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode, we interview Jeffery D. Johnson is a native of Memphis, TN and earned his Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Art, Physical Education, and Education from Mississippi State Universit...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode of the Coaches Corner Edition, Coach Furtado shares personal anecdotes and stories from his coaching and playing career, illustrating the importance of resilience in athletic development. He highlights how teaching athl...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader Welcome to another episode of Bridging Impact: Transforming Leaders on and off the Court. In this episode, we sit down with Youth Baseball Coach, Matt Wagner, to discuss how coaching has transformed his life and the impact he and his c...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader As I drove home the other day, we reflect on the journey that has led us to where we are now. From a small-town kid who desires to make a difference in the world to coaching youth basketball in one of the world's biggest and most f...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode, we are joined by Paydyn Linton, a Manager at CrossCourt, Personal Trainer, and Social Worker. Paydyn shares his personal journey and how basketball played a significant role in shaping his life. Throughout his basketba...

In this episode of Coaches Corner, we dive into the importance of consistency in making a greater impact. As athletes, we all dream of achieving greatness and leaving our mark on the field or court, but how can we make that a reality? Join me as we discuss the power of consistency and its role in achieving our athletic dreams. We'll explore how small, consistent efforts can add up over time an...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader Welcome to the 50th episode of Bridging Impact with Coach Furtado! In this special episode, Coach Furtado walks down memory lane and interviews his parents on their experience as parents while he was an athlete. Join us for a heartwarm...

In this episode of our Coaches Corner, we dive into the topic of building confidence in athletes. Coach Furtado shares valuable insights on how athletes can improve their performance by building their confidence levels. We explore various strategies such as practicing with pressure, practicing at game speed, putting in the reps, having productive thoughts and self-talk, and the power of visualizat...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode, we interview Cullen Donovan an American basketball coach who has extensive international coaching experience. He has coached at numerous basketball camps in the USA, National League in Ireland, Basketball Ireland, and...

In this episode of Coaches Corner on the Bridging Impact podcast network, we delve into the world of female sports and the impact of promoting and supporting women in sports. Despite the progress made over the years, female athletes still face significant challenges and barriers, including lack of visibility, unequal pay, and limited media coverage. Through a passionate and informative discussion,...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode, we interview Kristyna Bertolone, "Coach K", Owner/Founder Game Changers Mental Performance Coaching.  Former collegiate softball athlete (Southern CT State University, '03-'07), former physical education teacher a...

In this episode of Coaches Corner, I reflect on my first year as a high school basketball coach. I share the lessons I learned about being firm and demanding when coaching, and the importance of demonstrating the "HOW" better.  I also discuss what I'm most proud of, which is building great relationships with players at all three levels.  As a coach, it's important to not only develop pla...

In this episode of the Bridging Impact podcast, we interview Coach V, an accomplished athletic director, head trainer, and coach with a wealth of experience and achievements in basketball. With a Bachelor's and Master's in Physical Education from the Russian State Academy of Physical Culture, Coach Vicken has been dedicated to developing the skills and potential of players at all levels, including...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode, we discuss the importance of coaching this generation of youth differently due to the pandemic's impact on their social and emotional growth. We share a personal experience of struggling to get our team to high five be...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode, we interview Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the Int...

In sports, mistakes are inevitable. As a coach or a parent, how you respond to those mistakes can make all the difference in the growth and development of young athletes. In this podcast, we'll explore the best practices for handling mistakes, both on and off the field. We'll discuss the impact of negative feedback and the benefits of positive reinforcement, as well as strategies for helping young...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this special episode, Coach Furtado is interviewed by James McLamb for the Gen Z Show. It’s a great episode to learn more about the Bridging Impact mission and the vision to impact athletes holistically on and off the court instead...

In this edition of Coaches Corner on the Bridging Impact podcast, we take a deep dive into the legacy of LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But LeBron's impact extends far beyond the court, and we also delve into his philanthropic work and activism. From his work with the LeBron James Family Foundation to his outspokenness on social justice issues, LeBron has made a...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode, we interview Dave Rubino, Former D1 Track Coach and PE Teacher at University of Oregon. Rubino loves talking about Teaching and coaching. I have been teaching and coaching for 30 years. Two years at a junior college, a...

In this edition of Coaches Corner, Join Coach Furtado on his journey to 1,000 Youtube subscribers as he shares his story about Bridging Impact, a sports impact company for athletes, coaches, and parents.  From posting motivational videos on January 1, 2019, to becoming a confident creator, Coach Furtado shares how his two worlds collided and how he found his calling to coach and mentor the ne...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader The path to where Tyler currently stands started a bit sooner than most -- this journey began when he was a high school athlete. Going into his senior year, in an attempt to help both his teammates and himself develop skills more effic...

In this episode of Coaches Corner, we explore the powerful phrase "Chop Wood, Carry Water" and its relevance to achieving success in any pursuit. This phrase, popularized by Phil Jackson during his tenure as coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process and not the outcome. Phil Jackson used this phrase to remind his players to stay present...

Darren is entering his 6th year as the Head Assistant Coach for College of the Redwoods. Coach Turpin is also in his 2nd year as the Assistant Director of Residential Life for Redwoods. Originally, from Compton, Ca, Darren was a 2008 graduate of Dominguez High School, where he was a three-year varsity player and a two-year starter as a forward. Darren helped the Dons attain the 2004 CIF-SS Div.1 C...

Welcome to Coaches Corner on the Bridging Impact podcast, where we talk about the impact sports have on our society and how we can all leave our impact on the floor.   In this episode, we'll be discussing the incredible story of how the company was founded and the struggles the founders faced along the way.  We'll also be discussing the book "Shoe Dog" written by Nike co-founder Phil Kni...

Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado), Youth/HS Basketball Coach & Trainer | Content Creator | Heart-Led Leader In this episode, we interview Ryan Bisio Two-Time Golden Valley Conference Coach of the Year (2020, 2022) The 2021-2022 season brought continued success to College of the Redwoods. In his second season, Ryan Bisio and the Corsairs went...