Charles J. Infurna, EdD

The Modern Coach’s Compass Podcast

Welcome to The Modern Coach’s Compass: Why We’re Reimagining Coaching. Coaching has changed—and so have the demands placed on those who lead. Today’s athletes are not just looking for someone to diagram plays or critique technique. They’re seeking mentorship, trust, clarity, and belief. They want to be seen as more than performers. Coaches who are equipped to guide them not just toward medals, but toward meaning. This podcast, platform, and movement is here to reimagine what it means to be a coach in the 21st century. It’s about leading with heart and building deeper relationships.

Author

Charles J. Infurna, EdD

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.forzathletics.com

Latest episode

Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 2: Performance With Purpose Featuring 2004 Olympian Jackie Ulm 15.06.2026

In the second episode of Performance With Purpose, I had the opportunity to speak to 2004 Hammer Olympian Jackie Ulm. Jackie was a 5x National Champion and 13x All-American at Ashland University. Jackie and I discussed: 1. Finding the throwing events in middle school 2. Competing at the Ohio State outdoor track and field championships 3. Her first encounter with Jud Logan 4. Committing to Ashland...

Episode 1: Performance With Purpose Featuring Emory University Throwing Coach Jordan Crayon 08.06.2026

In this first episode of our Forza Athletics Performance With Purpose Podcast, I had the great pleasure to speak with Emory University Throwing Coach Jordan Crayon. Jordan is a multiple time Division II National Champion in the weigh throw and hammer throw. We first spoke to Jordan over six years ago. A lot has changed since then, specifically Jordan's time as both a professional hammer throwe...

The Modern Coach's Compass Episode 2: Coaching in the Gray-What Happens Between the Highs and Lows 20.06.2025

We often talk about coaching as a journey of highs and lows—championship moments, personal records, heartbreaks, and setbacks. But most of coaching happens somewhere in between. In the gray. The ordinary. The unremarkable. That’s where coaching really lives. It lives in the early-morning warmups when no one’s watching. In the post-meet text after a tough throw. In the hundred small corrections no...

The Modern Coach's Compass Episode 1: Why We’re Reimagining Coaching 17.06.2025

Welcome to The Modern Coach’s Compass: Why We’re Reimagining Coaching Coaching has changed—and so have the demands placed on those who lead. Today’s athletes are not just looking for someone to diagram plays or critique technique. They’re seeking mentorship, trust, clarity, and belief. They want to be seen as more than performers. And they need coaches who are equipped to guide them not just towar...

The Throws Doc: Episode 50-The Art of Journaling 06.11.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 50-The Art of Journaling

The Throws Doc: Episode 49-Positive Self Talk 31.10.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 49-Positive Self Talk

The Throws Doc: Episode 48-Conference Submission 30.10.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 48-Conference Submission

The Throws Doc: Episode 47-Next Ox Up 05.09.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 47-Next Ox Up

The Throws Doc: Episode 46-The Blueprint 21.08.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 46-The Blueprint

The Throws Doc: Episode 45-Walking Through The Process 16.08.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 45-Walking Through The Process

The Throws Doc: Episode 44-Use Deliberate Words 12.08.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 44-Use Deliberate Words

The Throws Doc: Episode 43-Where You Want To Be 11.08.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 43-Where You Want To Be

The Throws Doc: Episode 42-Pride, Discipline and Attitude 10.08.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 42-Pride, Discipline and Attitude

The Throws Doc: Episode 41-Clarity of Purpose Part 2 19.07.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 41-Clarity of Purpose Part 2

The Throws Doc: Episode 40-Clarity of Purpose 17.07.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 40-Clarity of Purpose

The Throws Doc: Episode 39-What Coach Barr Taught Me About Coaching, Competing, and Life 12.07.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 39-What Coach Barr Taught Me About Coaching, Competing, and Life

The Throws Doc: Episode 38-Keeping Your Fire Lit 11.07.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 38-Keeping Your Fire Lit

The Throws Doc: Episode 37-Creating an Action Plan 10.07.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 37-Creating an Action Plan

The Throws Doc: Episode 36-Finding Your Commitments 08.07.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 36-Finding Your Commitments

The Throws Doc: Episode 35-Believe In Yourself 07.07.2023

The Throws Doc-Episode 35: Believe In Yourself

The Throws Doc: Episode 34-My Time With Coach O’Gorman 03.07.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 34-My Time With Coach O’Gorman

The Throws Doc: Episode 33-Overcoming Obstacles And A Bucket List 30.06.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 33-Overcoming Obstacles And A Bucket List

The Throws Doc: Episode 32-Michael Johnson Slaying The Dragon 30.06.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 32-Michael Johnson Slaying The Dragon

The Throws Doc: Episode 31 - End of Year Coaching Reflections 15.06.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 31 - End of Year Coaching Reflections

The Throws Doc: Episode 30 - The Choices We Make (Short Version) 14.06.2023

The Throws Doc: Episode 30 - The Choices We Make (Short Version)

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