The Coachers Podcast

🚨Coach Stacy Collins🚨 Episode 48 is out now! Link in bio 🔗 Coach Collins is one of the most electric if not thee most Electric coach, I’ve been around. He’s intentional, he’s dynamic, he’s direct, and he loves his players! Consistent in his approach and energy, he was great to work with and learn from.  SWAT on the Ready! Coach Stacy Collins is the Assistant Head Coach, Special Teams Coordinato...

🚨Coach Kaela Wehrman🚨 Coach Kaela Wehrman is the Head Volleyball Coach at South Albany High School in Albany, Oregon, where she has built a powerhouse program and led the RedHawks to remarkable success. A 2013 graduate of South Albany herself, Wehrman returned to her alma mater as an English and AVID teacher. She also earned a degree in Secondary Education Language Arts from Western Oregon Unive...

🚨Coach Steve Valach🚨 Steve Valach is the longtime Head Football Coach at Liberty High School in Issaquah, Washington. A Pacific Lutheran University alum, he has led the Liberty Patriots for 25+ years. Under his guidance, the team has made 7 state playoff appearances—including two trips to the state championship game—while earning multiple KingCo 3A Coach of the Year honors and the 2009 Seattle S...

🚨Coach Dave Turnbull 🚨 Dave Turnbull is the longtime head track and field coach (and health teacher) at Summit High School in Bend, Oregon. Coach Turnbull graduated from Mountain View High School in 1984, where he excelled in football and track. He earned a full scholarship to Oregon State University, where he competed in both football and track before stopping football due to concussions. At OS...

🚨Coach Kane Ioane🚨 Coach Kane Ioane is the Defensive Coordinator for the Nevada Wolf Pack football team. Born and raised in Billings, Montana, Coach Kane is a former four-time All-American safety at Montana State University (2000–2004), where he earned Big Sky Defensive MVP honors in 2003 and became the conference’s all-time tackles leader. He had a brief NFL stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

🚨Coach Ilaisa Tuiaki🚨 Coach Tuiaki played running back and linebacker at Snow College and Southern Utah University, then fought amateur MMA as “Ogre 6” while teaching high school English and launching his coaching career at Kearns HS. Coach Tuiaki has built a strong reputation across two decades in college football: Defensive Coordinator and DL Coach at BYU (2016–2022), where his units ranked am...

🚨Coach Neil Russo🚨 Coach Neil Russo has been the driving force behind Newberg High School Wrestling for over 25 years, continuing a proud family legacy that dates back to 1968.  As part of the multigenerational Russo coaching dynasty—alongside his father Pete (who won a state title in 1970) and uncle Tony (who secured 7 state championships) Coach Neil Russo has helped build the Tigers into one o...

🚨 Coach Brian Mehl 🚨 Coach Mehl has been the head football coach at West Albany High School (OR), since 2014. A former standout quarterback and defensive back at Churchill High School in Eugene, he played college football at Linfield University before beginning his coaching career. He previously served as the Bulldogs’ QB/WR coach and defensive coordinator before taking over the program at age 2...

🚨 Coach Steve Coury 🚨  Legendary head football coach of the Lake Oswego Lakers (OR) for 34 years. A former Oregon State standout and All-Pac-10 receiver, Coury returned home in 1992 and turned the Lakers into one of Oregon’s premier programs. 3x State Champions (2011, 2018, 2025) • 9x State Finalist • nearly 300 career wins. Known for building tough, disciplined teams that play with heart and lo...

Coach Ad Rutschman: The Unrivaled Dual-Sport Titan. A coaching colossus who etched his name into immortality as the only college coach in history to win national championships in both football and baseball. At Hillsboro High, he won three state baseball titles and one state football championship. Then at Linfield University, the success continued—claiming the 1971 NAIA Baseball National Title and...

Coach AJ Cooper is a Defensive QC and Corners Coach for San Diego State Aztecs, he joined the staff in spring 2026 under head coach Sean Lewis. A North Las Vegas native, Coach Coop was a standout defensive back at Southern Oregon University, where he was a multi-year starter, two-time NAIA national champion, and racked up 198 tackles and nine interceptions. After earning his business degree from S...

Coach Samson Anguay is the wide receivers coach for Central Washington University Wildcats. A native of Hawaii where he graduated from Campbell HS and played wide receiver for the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors from 2011 to 2016. He previously served as assistant wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Idaho State University, wide receivers coach at Southern Oregon University, a...

In this conversation, Coach Legi Suiaunoa shares his journey from player to coach, highlighting the profound influence of family, mentorship, and using football to serve young men and create value in their lives. He discusses his coaching philosophy, the exciting challenges of adapting to new teams each season, and what makes football unique as the ultimate team sport. Coach Legi reflects on his p...

Coach Mike Simons is a longtime wrestling coach at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, where he has led both the boys’ and girls’ programs since the early 2000s. He is known for building competitive teams with strong participation and depth, developing one of Oregon’s top girls wrestling programs, and emphasizing academics, character, and life skills in addition to athletic achievement. C...

Coach Bubba Lemon is the Head Coach for both Boys' Basketball and Girls’ Flag Football at Tualatin High School in Tualatin, Oregon. Coach Lemon graduated from Tualatin in 2006, then went on to play football, basketball, and track at Linfield University before transferring to Willamette University. He is the grandson of Harlem Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon. After 9 nine years as an ass...

Coach John Mannion is a longtime high school football coach and was most recently the founding head coach of the Mountainside High School Mavericks in Beaverton, Oregon. Hired in 2017 when the school first opened, Coach Mannion built the program from the ground up, leading the Mavericks from their inaugural 2018 season through 2022. Over those five seasons, he compiled a record of 29-20, including...

Coach Chris Knudsen is a longtime high school football coach best known for his 32-year tenure as head coach at Centennial High School in Gresham, Oregon. He served as the Eagles' head football coach from 1986 until his retirement in 2018 with a record of 158-158. Coach Knudsen was recognized for his coaching excellence, having been selected as the large classification state Coach of the Year...

In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, host Keanu Yamamoto interviews Brad Uemoto, head football coach at Konawaena High School in Hawaii. Under Coach Uemoto, Konawaena has secured multiple BIIF championships, a state title in 2022, and runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024. They explore Coach Uemoto's path into coaching, the critical role of strong team culture, and the realities of high sch...

In this engaging conversation, Coach Guy Enriques shares his extensive journey in volleyball coaching, from his beginnings in Hawaii to his ascension at Oregon State, and most recently his 24 years of stewardship at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii. He discusses the importance of family dynamics in coaching, the innovative BRED system he developed for player development, and his coaching philosophy cente...

Coach Keith Terry is the head football coach at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. A proud alumnus of the school, Coach Terry has deep roots with the T-Birds, having returned to the program as an assistant coach in 2020 before being promoted to head coach in 2022. With over 15 years of high school coaching experience, Coach Terry has focused on rebuilding the Mount Tahoma football pro...

In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach Emma Vaughan, the Head Track and Field Coach at Central Catholic HS in Portland, Oregon. Coach Vaughan shares her journey as dedicated coach, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, community, and personal growth in athletics. She discusses the unique challenges of coaching high school athletes, the significance of being pr...

This episode is for the Aspiring Coach, The Coach that’s trying to climb the ladder, The Coach who faces the internal conflict between Family and Career.   Coach Charlie Hall is the Head Football Coach at Phoenix High School in Phoenix, Oregon. He was hired in January 2023 to lead the program, bringing over 40 years of extensive coaching experience across high school and college levels. Coach Hall...

Coach Corben Hyatt is the Head Football Coach at Summit High School in Bend, Oregon. He joined the Storm football staff in 2013 as the Offensive Line Coach and was promoted to Head Coach in 2017. Under his leadership, the program has achieved significant success, including leading the team to two state championships (notably in 2015—as an assistant and 2022 as head coach), a state runner-up finish...

In this episode of the Coachers Podcast, host Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach Aaron Hazel, head football coach at Nelson High School in Oregon. They discuss Coach Hazel's journey in coaching, the challenges of building a football program from scratch, and the importance of establishing a positive team culture. Coach Hazel shares insights on leadership, the significance of feedback, and the ro...

In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, Coach Adam Mathieson shares his journey as a high school football coach, discussing the importance of building relationships with players, the psychological aspects of sports, and the role of competition in personal development. He emphasizes a coaching philosophy centered around love, preparation, and competition, and highlights the significance of communi...