Episodes
Positivity is the Only Place To Be w/Jeremy Kauffman
#46. This episode features an uncommon leader who exudes positivity. Jeremy Kauffman is a social studies teacher at Deerfield Hi…
Football is a Part of Life, but Being an Educator is Life w/Bob Pieper
#45. Today we have on Bob Pieper , who has been in education since 1991, working first at Crete-Monee High School in Crete, Illin…
Keeping the Main Thing, The Main Thing w/Kevin Devitt
#44. This episode features Kevin Devitt assistant basketball coach at Niagara University. In this episode, we'll discuss Coach De…
Why We Need to Hire Great People w/Chris Fore
#43. This episode features Chris Fore , a veteran educator, athletic director and football coach from Southern California. Coach …
Nothing Without Work w/Jim Konrad
#42. Jim Konrad had a unique path into education. While in medical school, he was coaching a youth team and fell in love with the…
Talking Hoops w/SIU Head Basketball Coach, Bryan Mullins
#41. This episode features Southern Illinois University Head Basketball Coach, Bryan Mullins , where he gives his thoughts on: Fi…
Focus on the Process, Not the Prize w/John Belskis
#40. This episode features Hall of Fame coach, Mr. John Belskis , who has amassed over 200 wins in his career, including 2 trips …
X's and O's Don't Breathe w/Michael DiMatteo
#39. Michael DiMatteo has been a teacher and coach for 35 years, coaching football for 33 with 15 of those years as head coach fo…
How to Live by Design w/Rob Cressy
#38. Today we have a special show - one that will hopefully have you will walk away feeling more positive and motivated to findin…
Leaving HS Feeling Good About Yourself w/Tim Trendel
37. Today’s episode features Tim Trendel, Assistant Principal at Saint Patrick High School (Chicago, IL). Tim and I were classmat…
33 Years of Following The Plan w/Mark Bliss
#36. Since 1988, Mark Bliss has coached football at various high school and collegiate levels. During his head coaching career, h…
Understanding the Human Being w/Jay Saravis
#35. This will be Jay Saravis's 28th year in education. Currently the head football coach at Cheyenne Mountain High School (CO), …
Teaching Life Skills in a Tactical Fashion | Robert Pomazak & Patrick…
#34. We are showcasing the football program at St. Charles North High School located in St. Charles, Illinois. Representing the N…
How a Centralized Strength Program Combats The Mental Health Crisis |…
#33. Currently the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Head Football Coach at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Northeast…
Helping Kids Navigate The Toughest Times | John Nee
#32. Today's guest, John Nee, has been a teacher and coach at his alma mater St.Rita High School on the south side of Chicago fo…
Turning Kids Into Adults in a Loving Fashion | Tom and Steve Winiecki
#31. Welcome to our first father-son duo, Tom and Steve Winiecki! For 39 years, Tom Winiecki taught, coached, and was part of the…
Creating a Successful Path Using Athletics w/Brennan Spain
#30. As if being a first-time head coach wasn't tough enough, Brennan Spain was named Head Football Coach at Cardinal Ritter Col…
Everyone Has a Story to Tell | Jon Kerr & Joe Aguilar
#29. In this unique episode, we're talking about what transformational coaching looks like from the vantage point of the media. …
Meeting Kids Where They're at w/Kelly Henkel
#28. Currently an AP Human Geography and Human Geography at Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich, IL, Kelly Henkel has 15 year…
Educating Students to Speak Honestly, Think Sincerely, and Act With I…
#27. Although he is the newly named Head Football Coach at Bennett High School (Bennett, CO), Greg Koenig is not new to education…
The Best Victories Won't Be on the Court
#26. In this episode, we sit down with Shay Boyle, who is currently in his second year as the President at Notre Dame College Pre…
Peace of Mind: How Jim Bloch Defines Success
#25. Jim Bloch came to New Trier (Winnetka, IL) in 1999, after serving as the athletic director at Glenbrook North High School, i…
It's About Being the Most Influential Supporter
#24. Today we feature David Annis who is the COO and co-founder of Parallax , a professional services automation software company…
Building Relationships Creates Engagement
#23. Developing lifelong relationships with players is one of the most rewarding aspects of coaching. So it was really cool for m…