This month is just Gian and Jim, because Chad and his wife, Emily just welcomed their 4th child intro the world, Kate! Gian and Jim catch up on the last month and share a few things that have been on their heart recently. ----more---- Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an ...
Oct 03, 2023•14 min•Ep. 133
Our guest today is Travis Wyckoff, founder of Kingdom Coaching, a consulting business for coaches to help provide the tools, strategies, and skills you need to transform how you lead yourself, lead others, and win in all areas. He also hosts the podcast called Coaching DNA. Previously, he coached college baseball for 11 years and spent six years leading on a church staff. Learn more about Travis: https://kingdomcoachingtw.com ----more---- Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all differ...
Sep 26, 2023•38 min•Ep. 132
Nicole Aucoin is the founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition, CrossFit HSN, and HSN Mentoring. The Healthy Steps Nutrition team has trained over 4,500 gym owners and coaches to deliver a professional nutrition coaching program, which has helped over 50,000 people worldwide make health a way of life. Nicole also hosts two podcasts; Nutrition Made Simple and Grow Your Nutrition Business. In this conversation with Gian, she talkes about: How she incorporates her faith into all of her work Her morning ro...
Sep 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 131
Pat Estepp has been the men’s basketball head coach at Cedarville University since the 2008-09 campaign. He has guided his alma mater to six 20-win seasons, six national tournament appearances, and a pair of NCCAA Championships. In this conversation with Jim, Coach Estepp talks about: - Seeing the game as an act of worship; - The platform sports gives us - Team’s missions trip to Israel And much more! ----more---- Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutio...
Sep 12, 2023•35 min•Ep. 130
Season 4 is upon us!! Chad, Gian and Jim use this first episode to catch up on what has happened with them and their families since our last episode of Season 3 in early summer!! Make sure you subscribe so that you are automatically getting the episodes for Season 4! You will not want to miss the lineup of guests we have coming up!----more---- Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations ...
Sep 05, 2023•22 min•Ep. 129
Dale Layer is the Special Assistant to the Head Coach for the Texas A&M Aggies Men's Basketball program! In this conversation with Gian, Dale talks about: The difference between transactional and transformational coaching From being a janitor to a basketball coach at Texas A&M His relationship with Ritchie McKay and Buzz Williams The demands of college coaching on our families And much more... ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim we...
May 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 128
Greg Smith has been the Head Volleyball Coach for the Lady Jackets since 2018. In this conversation with Chad, Greg talks about: The journey to get to a spot of "wins and losses don't define me." Overcoming a health battle Making honor calls And much more... ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can le...
May 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 127
Paul Bock serves as a Missions Engagement Specialist for SCORE International. He mobilizes people on mission trips in the USA and internationally. In this conversation with Jim, Paul talks about: God's calling into ministry after 30 years in business Advice for taking missions trips And much more... ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve co...
May 09, 2023•38 min•Ep. 126
This month, we had a great discussion about mission trips! Have you ever gone on one? If your answer is "yes" or "no," we believe this episode will bless you! ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an imp...
May 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 125
Dan Christensen is the Regional Recruiting Coordinator for Tudor Collegiate Strategies. He is also a former college coach! In this conversation with Chad, Dan talks about: New trends in college recruiting The one thing you HAVE TO focus on in recruiting What platforms should coaches be on And much more... ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to se...
Apr 25, 2023•38 min•Ep. 124
Mandy Green is an Author, Speaker, Trainer, & Consultant. She coached women's soccer for many years before starting her business, Busy Coach ( busy.coach ). In this conversation with Gian, Mandy talks about: The power of networking Focus and discipline Planning your day like you plan your practice And much more... ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining...
Apr 18, 2023•51 min•Ep. 123
This month, we had a great discussion about time management, productivity and time hacks for coaches of all levels and sports. ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communiti...
Apr 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 122
The 2022-23 season was Jeff's 27th year as Geneva men's basketball head coach. In this conversation with Jim, Coach S. talks about: Learning from your players Relentless Trust Advice for young and older coaches And much more... ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will have c...
Apr 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 121
Eric Nelson is the AIA Vice President of Catalytic Ministries. In this conversation with Chad, Eric talks about: The process of becoming a transformational leader How a “Bullpen” can help a coach stay spiritually strong Utilizing an unlimited amount of 30-second timeouts And much more... ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches throug...
Mar 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 120
Tommy Kyle is the Executive Director for Nations of Coaches. Tommy has served with Nations of Coaches since 2008. As executive director, he oversees the implementation of Nations of Coaches’ core vision: to help coaches achieve their higher calling of shaping the character of the next generation of young men. Kyle played basketball collegiately at Tennessee Temple University, where he first began working with SCORE International – a global sports ministry that reaches the nations for Christ thro...
Mar 21, 2023•33 min•Ep. 119
Sherri Kay Coale is a retired college basketball coach. She was the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team for 25 years, from 1996 to 2021. Coale was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. She's also the author of "Rooted to Rise." In this conversation with Gian, Sherri talks about: Making the jump from High School straight to Power 5 basketball The importance of community "Wrestling with pigs" And much more... _______________________________...
Mar 14, 2023•37 min•Ep. 118
March is for March Madness!! So for the entire month of March, we will interview basketball coaches and leaders! But in this episode Gian, Jim and Chad talk about: March Madness Memories Top 4 books, podcasts and TV Shows for Coaches and much more! ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Je...
Mar 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 117
Rebekah Trittipoe is Career Coach lll at Liberty University School of Health Sciences. She is also an author and ultramarathoner! Most importantly she's been married for 46 years! In this conversation with Gian, Rebekah discusses: The real definition of "coach" Lessons for young coaches How we can all learn endurance And much more! _____________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forc...
Feb 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 116
Kurt Sovine is the Associate Superintendent for Church Multiplication CMA Midwest. In this conversation with Chad, Kurt discusses: What does forgiveness look like in marriage? Building programs vs. building a culture How to know if you should marry? And much more! _____________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus...
Feb 21, 2023•39 min•Ep. 115
Lori Lassen is the Executive Director of Rejoice Marriage Ministries in Pompano Beach, FL. In this conversation with Jim, Lori discusses: Importance of planning ahead Dating your spouse Not being a coach at home And much more! ________________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will...
Feb 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 114
Since February is Valentine's Day Season, Chad, Gian, and Jim changed up the format and had a good discussion about understanding relationship seasons in the coaching world! Seasons discussed: Singleness Married Married with Kids Single again. Married Again. Single Parents ________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations...
Feb 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 113
Don Rekoske is the Men's Basketball Coach at Bryan College. In this conversation with Jim, Don discusses: Importance for young coaches to stay humble Coaching as a ministry Importance and value of having a "player-led" culture And much more! ________________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like J...
Jan 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 112
Cindy White serves as the Program Director at Baylor University/Truett Seminary’s Faith and Sports Institute and is motivated to help young people aspire to true greatness in their sports and life. She also is an adjunct professor at Truett Seminary and facilitates ministry in Baylor Athletics. In addition, Cindy is co-leading the effort to expand Truett's Sports Ministry Program to online and modular education for practitioners in sports. Cindy grew up in Akron, Ohio, in a family of nine where ...
Jan 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 111
Dave and Cindy Bintz have been full-time at L’Arcada since May 2014 with Dave serving as the Sports Director of the camp. They began serving on short-term assignments and helping in the Basketball Camps in 2009 and came back several summers before God called them to Spain! They have been challenged to expand the sports camps and broaden their exposure to more young Spanish people. For more info on missions trips with Dave, email: international@larcada.org In this conversation with Jim, Dave disc...
Jan 17, 2023•38 min•Ep. 110
The 2022 season was Brad McCarty's 13th season (14th) year as the head coach of the Messiah men's soccer team. McCarty took over the program prior to the 2009 season but served as an assistant in the program for eight years prior to taking over the head coaching role. Before coming back to Messiah men's soccer program as an assistant in 2001, McCarty served as head men's soccer coach at Hesston College (1994-1999), head women's soccer coach at Erskine College (2000), and the Messiah men's junior...
Jan 10, 2023•43 min•Ep. 109
Ted Rath originally joined the Philadelphia Eagles as the team's director of sports performance during the 2020 offseason and was promoted to vice president of player performance in 2021. Prior to coming to Philadelphia, Rath spent three seasons (2017-19) with the Los Angeles Rams. He began his stint with the Rams as the head strength and conditioning coach before being named director of strength training and performance in 2018. In 2017, Rath was named the Strength Coach of the Year by the Prof...
Dec 27, 2022•34 min•Ep. 108
John has served on the Board of Directors of SCORE International for over 30 years under the direction of its founder, Ron Bishop. John served as the Executive Director for SCORE International from February 2011 through June 2022. John now travels all over the USA speaking at churches, sporting events, camps, and conferences. John also travels overseas on short-term mission trips throughout the year. In this conversation with Jim, John talks about: - The Power of Mentors - Remember The Titans in...
Dec 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 107
Trent Meacham serves as the Executive Relationship Director at the wealth management firm, Cozad Asset Management, Inc. His focus is on growing the company, primarily through bringing in new clients and recruiting new advisors. He’s also integral in team-building and communications for the firm. Trent continues to stay connected to basketball and is an analyst for the Big Ten Network He also speaks and consults in the realms of leadership, teamwork, faith and performance. In this conversation wi...
Dec 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 106
Dr. Vicky Denny is the Head Volleyball Coach at Bob Jones University. In this conversation with Jim, Dr. Denny talks about: - Trusting God in the midst of her college closing down after serving there for 24 years - Pillars of building a culture at a Christian college And much more! Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod...
Dec 06, 2022•31 min•Ep. 105
Tim Johnson is a Vice President within FCA as well as an ESPN Wrestling commentator. In this conversation with Chad, Tim talks about: -His journey through wrestling, leadership, and how Jesus changed his life -Pacing or Priorities -His purpose statement that will fit on a T-shirt - And much more! Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod...
Nov 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 104
