Season 1
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…
Patience and Perseverance Provide the Healthiest Progress
#22. Rob Wilton is the Founding Pastor of Vintage Church, Send City Missionary for the Send Network, and the Chaplain for the New…
Impactful Leaders Absorb Chaos, Give Back Calm, Provide Hope
#21. Dr. Paul Pryma has devoted his life to empowering people through education. Thirty-five years as a teacher, coach, adminis…
Legacy is Ultimately Caring About People
#20. Jon Stapleton, teacher and head boys soccer coach, is featured on this episode. For 25 years, Jon has taught PE/Health/Driv…
Why Being Locked Into the Moment is a Powerful Place
#19. Our guest today is Jeremy Sheetinger, head baseball coach at Georgia Gwinnett College, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Co…
Bridging the Educational Gap in Coaching Ethics and Coach Health and …
#18. Coaches in this country are held in high regard due to their wisdom and, hopefully, life-long impact upon the athletes they …
Two Coaching Legends Sharing One Legacy
#17. I decided to try something different with this episode and invite on two guests - Illinois coaching legends: Bill Mitz and R…
What is The Human Performance Project
This special bonus edition of The "I" in Win podcast features Kara Klingler, who's the project lead of the Illinois Human Perform…
Jim Tressel: How Inner Satisfaction of Developing People Leads to Win…
#16. In 2004, I was tasked with building a football program at a brand new high school. It was my first experience working in a …
Why Coaches Should Develop All Players and Have Fun in the Process
Coaching is coaching regardless of the sport. Caring about athletes as people, embracing the process of changing lives, intention…
How a Mindset for Mastery Will Lead to Positive Change in Your World
#14. I was connected with Ryan Harris through my previous guest Dan Santucci (s1, episode 6 ). Looking at Ryan's website, I love…
Creating a Program Identity Based on P+E+T
Jimmy Roberts is a Social Studies Teacher / AP Macroeconomics Teacher, Head Boys Basketball Coach, and Assistant Athletic Directo…
Leadership Mindset To Discover Purpose, Impact People, and Achieve!
Leadership mindset coach Andy Hillig (Andy Hillig Solutions, LLC) has served in several Executive and Senior Leadership roles in …
Obstacles are the Way to Success
Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL) head boys basketball coach, Tom Livatino, is today's guest, discussing challenges facing educators …
Winning Championships by Being Intentional with Treatment of Kids
Shane Jacobs has arguably the most unique title in education: Principal/Head Football Coach. Given his unparalleled success on th…
Talking Coaching & AAU w/Chicago Basketball Legend Tom Kleinschmidt
This is episode 10 of the "I" in Win, and our guest is a Chicago basketball legend, Tom Kleinschmidt, who following an All-Ameri…
What is it like to play D1 and NFL Football?
Interesting conversation is currently being had regarding Mario Cristobal’s, Oregon’s football coach, reaction to one of his play…
How 25 Years in Professional Sports Management Led to Minor League Ow…
Today’s show features major league sports mogul, Shawn Hunter, who has over 25 years experience in nearly all aspects of sports a…
2 Olympic Medals Later & I Remember How People Made Me Feel
On today’s episode we welcome 2x Olympic Medalist, Katherine Adamek, who won a silver & bronze medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympi…
Leadership Focusing on the Recipe of People Plus Culture = Results
This episode takes a slightly different angle and that is hearing from a student-athlete who was significantly impacted by his te…
Keeping Kids as his Mission, Coach JT Curtis Has Earned 600 Victories
“It’s easy, confusing record with legacy. Record is what we’ve done; legacy is what it meant." In the first ever episode of The “…
Allow Kids to be Comfortable with Who They Are
Cathyann Smith has enjoyed a 26-year career in education, all at James B. Conant High School located in the Northwest Suburbs of …
Kids Need to Know You Care Before Anything Else
This is a podcast showcasing leaders who make a difference in people’s lives, and Todd Kuska has been doing just that for 26 year…
Using Relationships and Attention to Details to Lead to Success
For nearly 30 years, Gene Heidkamp has been changing the lives of young men and women. Currently, he is a teacher and head baske…
Schools Need to Focus Less on Creating Honor Students and More on Dev…
"We must cease to aspire that our children be honor students and instead forward expectation that kids become honorable students.…