The Reformed Sports Project Podcast

Todd Walther is the Director of Pitching Analysis for the Texas Rangers. He has worked with the Rangers for over 16 seasons and in his current role, he provides input for decisions regarding player development, acquisition, and pitcher usage. A former collegiate pitcher turned professional scout for seven seasons, Todd joins Nick to discuss the benefits of unstructured, free play for kids, why he...

Dr. Jeremy Alland is the team physician for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Dogs, and Mount Carmel High School. Dr. Alland graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago where he received the William H. Harrison PhD award for selfless leadership, aspiration, and collaboration. A former baseball pitcher and host of the podcast “Your Doctor Friends,” Dr. Alland joins Nick to discuss wh...

Jason Clement is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the largest single network of tournament and community-based sports facilities in the U.S. Formally trained and licensed as an architect, Jason began his career in sports architecture before founding SFC in 2003. Motivated to serve communities focused on the youth and amateur sports industry, Jason joins Nick to discuss...

Adam Gold is a longtime North Carolina sportscaster who just celebrated 25 years on the radio. The host of The Adam Gold Show , Adam covers North Carolina's collegiate and professional teams, talking sports year-round. A staple of sports radio for over two decades, he was named the 2022 NC Sportscaster of the Year and is an Emmy® winner for a multi-platform documentary on the influence of money an...

Julianne Sitch was just recently named the new Head Women’s Soccer Coach for the University of Denver. Prior to joining the Denver Pioneers, Coach Sitch was the Head Men's Soccer Coach at the University of Chicago and led their program to an NCAA Division III National Championship, becoming the first woman to coach an NCAA men's soccer team to a national title, in any division. In addition to her...

Thomas Ford is the Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator for University of Idaho Football. Prior to joining the Vandals program in 2022, Ford served as an offensive quality control analyst at the University of Washington and as the Head Football Coach at Simon Fraser. A longtime coach, former multi-sport collegiate athlete, and father of two, Thomas joins Nick to discuss why he priorit...

Jeff Petty is the President, CEO, and Head Baseball Coach of Canes Baseball, one of the top travel organizations in the country. A longtime baseball coach, Jeff also serves as a scouting consultant for the New York Mets and as the General Manager for PRO5 Baseball Virginia, an academy designed to help players grow and develop both athletically and academically. Jeff joins Nick to discuss why the b...

David Benedict is the Director of Athletics at the University of Connecticut. Joining UConn in 2016, David helped orchestrate the university’s move to the BIG EAST Conference, which has been nationally recognized as a dramatic boost for UConn athletics. Coming off of an exciting March Madness National Championship for the UConn men’s basketball team, David joins Nick to discuss how the professiona...

Alan Stein, Jr. is a distinguished keynote speaker, author, and performance coach for professional basketball players for over 15 years. Author of Raise Your Game and co-author of The Sideline: A Survival Guide For Youth Sports Parents , Alan shares strategies for achieving higher levels of success and navigating the world of youth sports. He joins Nick to discuss why it's unrealistic to expect pe...

Kate Leavell is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, sought-after keynote speaker, and former NCAA lacrosse coach. Last year, she published her latest book, Superpower, which encourages readers to value new perspectives and viewpoints, overcome self-doubt, and unleash their authentic greatness. The former Vice President of Leadership Development for Jon Gordon Companies, Kate joins Nick to d...

Andrew Petcash is a sports entrepreneur, creator, writer, and podcast host. A former Division I basketball player at Boston University, Andrew founded Profluence in 2021 to share insights and analysis on the business of athletes, sports, and NIL. Andrew joins Nick to discuss the pros and cons of NIL, why education is crucial in making informed decisions regarding recruiting and NIL, and the rise o...

Kurt Hines is a longtime football coach, former DIII player, and sought-after keynote speaker. A high school football coach for over two decades, he currently serves as head coach at Coronado High School in San Diego. Coach Hines joins Nick discuss why quitting isn't always a bad thing, the importance of treating athletes like human beings as opposed to roster numbers, and why he hopes to be remem...

Karen Crouse is an award-winning journalist, acclaimed author, and former collegiate swimmer at the University of Southern California. A New York Times sports writer for 16 years, Karen first entered the world of newspaper reporting when she joined the Savannah News-Press, becoming the first woman to work in its sports department. In 2018, Karen released her first book Norwich: One Tiny Vermont To...

One of the best high school wrestlers in the country, Jax Forrest has already cemented himself as one of the sport's rising stars, winning this year’s collegiate Edinboro Open at PennWest Edinboro as a high school freshman. Jax joins Nick to discuss learning to compete for yourself, navigating NIL deals at a young age, and the sacrifices that come with early sport specialization. See omnystudio.co...

Jerome Tang, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Kansas State University, was recently named the 2023 Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year after leading the Wildcats to the Elite Eight for the 13th time in program history. Prior to taking over the Kansas State program in March of 2022, Coach Tang spent 19 seasons as an Assistant and Associate Head Coach at Baylor University. Coach Tang joins Nick t...

Head Baseball Coach at Campbell University Justin Haire was named the 2022 Big South Coach of the Year after leading the Fighting Camels to one of their most decorated seasons in program history. A member of the Campbell coaching staff for 15 seasons and now a three-time Big South Coach of the Year, Coach Haire joins Nick to discuss why building a positive team culture starts with leadership, how...

Dr. Julie McCleery is the Director of Research-Practice Partnerships for the University of Washington's Center for Leadership in Athletics. With over 25 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and coach, she is a longtime advocate for accessible, inclusive children's sports and recreational options. Dr. McCleery joins Nick to discuss why kids who specialize early are more likely to develop...

Kevin Griffin is the Head Softball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Belhaven University, and his son, Konnor, is a multi-sport high school athlete, one of the top baseball players in the country, and recent LSU commit. The father-son duo join Nick to discuss why Konnor made a conscious decision to prioritize his mental health, how Kevin helped guide – but not drive – Konnor’s sports experi...

Former three-time NCAA All-American wrestler, Willie Hilton is now an esteemed coach with a passion for helping to develop well-rounded athletes. He owns, operates, and coaches at the Sly Fox Wrestling Club in Wilmington, North Carolina. Willie joins Nick to discuss why he still considers himself a student of the sport, the importance of letting go of ego as a coach, and why teaching accountabilit...

Katherine Reutter-Adamek is a former world-class short track speed skater who won silver and bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. A highly regarded coach and motivational speaker, Katherine founded the mental coaching platform Fix Your Mindset to share practical strategies for improving mindset, body movement, health, and wellbeing. Katherine and I discuss the costs of early sports speciali...

Tom Farrey is the Founder and Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program, which provides thought leadership on topics including the landscape of youth sports, athlete advocacy, the future of college sports, and more. A former award-winning investigative journalist for ESPN and author of the book Game On: The All-American Race to Make Champions of Our Children , Tom ha...

Garrett “Graceful Swan” Swanson is a former DIII baseball player turned content creator and gamer with nearly half a million followers on social media. Garrett joins Nick to discuss getting cut from his high school varsity team, the misconceptions of gaming, how he formed a career as a content creator, and how he navigates the unpredictability of social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Don Williams is the Head of Operations for Sports Recruiting USA, an organization that helps soccer players and their families navigate the college recruitment process. A former collegiate and professional soccer coach for over two decades, Don is passionate about helping kids find the right college fit. He joins Nick to discuss head count versus equivalency scholarships, the pros and cons of the...

Peter Frintzilas is the Chief Executive Officer of TeamSnap, a team management software company at the forefront of the growing youth sports business. Peter stepped into the leadership role for TeamSnap in 2021 with more than 20 years of software experience and as a dad of three and former athlete, he is passionate about building youth and amateur sports. Peter joins Nick discuss how playing sport...

Widely known as “CoachP,” Joanne P. McCallie is a highly-decorated college basketball coach, author, mental health advocate, and sought-after speaker. The former Head Women's Basketball Coach at Duke University, Michigan State University, and the University of Maine, CoachP is the first Division I head coach to be named conference coach of the year in four different conferences. She is also the au...