Captains & Coaches Podcast

Put on your sweats, grab a garbage bag, and join us as Tyler "Melee" Minton shares his journey from UFC fighter to top coach for combat athletes. We discuss the intense world of weight cutting, comparing cutting during a fight camp versus high school wrestling, and reveals the real battle: over-training vs. under-recovering. This episode packs a punch with practical tips for fighters and coaches a...

Coach Tex McQuilkin dives into the shocking case of 12 lacrosse players from Tufts University (D-III) experiencing rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) and 5 hospitalizations after a “Captain’s Practice” workout led by a volunteer and recent graduate of BUD/S, Navy Seal training program. We break down the dangers of unregulated training, the responsibility of strength & conditioning at the D3 level, and Co...

Tex sits down with Coach CJ Appenzeller to explore the multifaceted journey of an athlete’s return to play and gaining independence from parents. This podcast will lead to a shift in how you lead yourself and guide athletes to embrace growth and adaptability allowing them to take control of their own journey. Coach CJ is a pro helping athletes focus on what they can control, navigating the delicat...

Trust fall! Host Tex McQuilkin interrogates Cali Hinzman, a former coach turned police officer, about the role of trust, adaptability, and servant leadership in high-stakes environments. Cali shares her beat on how lessons from coaching athletes patrol her approach to law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of building trust, leading with humility, and staying adaptable under pressure.  W...

A heart-felt episode to guide performance, host Tex McQuilkin is joined by Dr. Josiah Igono, a leader who knows how to push the limits—both mentally and physically. Dive into a conversation that unpacks the psychology of elite performance, leadership under pressure, and how to master the mental game. Dr. Igono shares powerful insights on perfectionism, overcoming fear and anxiety, and the importan...

Get ready to level up your leadership game with the Captains & Coaches Podcast! Host Tex McQuilkin brings 15 years of coaching experience and a powerhouse network of sports and leadership minds to the table. Your guide to becoming a game-changing leader, whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent.  C&C dives deep into the challenges of first-time leadership, sharing hard-earned lesson...