UrAvgCoach Podcast

Anthony Woods sits down with Chris Parno, Associate Head Coach at Minnesota State University, Mankato, to talk about his path from student teaching in Belize to becoming one of the top sprint and hurdle coaches in Division II. Chris breaks down: • Going from GA to full-time coach at 24 • Trackflation and how fast athletes need to be now • How he blends old-school coaching with new-school tech • Us...

Cameron Dietz is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at UC and brings experience from Delaware, Northern Colorado, North Texas, Utah Valley, and more. In this episode, he and host Anthony Woods dive deep into athlete development from both the weight room and the field. Topics include: • What truly correlates with throwing velocity and exit velo • Force plates, impulse, speed, and jump tes...

In this episode, Anthony Woods sits down with Matt Pepin to talk about the evolving world of analytics in college baseball — and what coaches in every sport can learn from it. Topics Covered: • Matt’s rise from student manager to analytics director • What analytics looks like inside a D1 program • The metrics that matter for hitters and pitchers • How to create coach-friendly reports players will...

UrAvgCoach Podcast Episode 6: Dr. James M. Harvey – Breath, Healing, and the Power of Purpose In this powerful and personal episode, I sit down with my cousin and “big brother,” Dr. James M. Harvey a licensed physical therapist and breathing coach with a mission to help people heal themselves from the inside out. We dive into everything from our childhood memories to the science behind breathwork...

In this episode, I sit down with Brendan Thompson — founder of btexceleration, physical therapist, and performance coach based in St. Louis. Brendan shares his inspiring journey from battling a devastating ACL injury in high school to becoming an All-American sprinter at the University of Iowa. We dive deep into: • His transition from athlete to coach and clinician • Lessons learned from overcomin...

From Plainfield to USC — Brenton Emanuel’s Coaching Journey USC Men’s Sprints & Hurdles Coach Brenton Emanuel joins the show to share his powerful story of growth — from a kid in Plainfield, Illinois, to coaching at one of the top programs in college track and field. We talk about his journey through Eastern Illinois, Cal U Pennsylvania, Illinois State, Nebraska, and now USC, the lessons he le...

This special roundtable episode brings together the Plainfield South coaching staff and Carson Vittorio of Illinois Running News for an unforgettable conversation about coaching, culture, and chasing purpose. 🎙️ Guests: • Coach Crowe • Coach Marcus • Coach Thompsen • Carson Vittorio We talk about: • First coaching memories • Life lessons through track & field • The legendary 2006 DQ story • Coachi...

On this episode of UrAvgCoach, I sit down with 🎙️ Mike Cunningham from Gill Athletics—coach, podcast host, and a true ambassador for the track & field world. We talk 🗣️ coaching culture, leadership lessons, and the power of relationships. Mike shares 🔥 insights about why your “why” matters more than your title, how to build a meaningful coaching journey, and what it really means to leave a legacy...

Welcome to UrAvgCoach, the podcast that dives deeper than the stop watches & X’s and O’s. Hosted by sprint coach Anthony Woods, this show brings you real conversations with coaches from all levels and all sports. We’re here to learn what drives them, not just as coaches, but as people. What motivates them, what challenges they’ve overcome, and what makes them more than just your average coach....