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Coach V gets heavy with a prostate cancer message during prostate cancer awareness month.  Not for the faint of heart but for the man's man who want to be here for their loved ones and be who they want to be not who they are forces to be because of prostate cancer.  Only watch this if you are man enough to hear the truth can you "handle the truth"?  Don't be a Goofus be a Gallant.Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V uses 3 different talking points as he jumps around trying to get his listeners to understand the simple message, nothing worth having is free.  Ryan Powell had a t-shirt a while back that said, "The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary", Coach V had a mantra, "Everyone hates to lose, the difference between me and everyone else is how hard I am willing to work not to lose." and lastly he talks about the 10,000-hour principle from the Malcolm Gladwell book, "The Outliers".  Have fun jumping around with coach V, he hopes you get the message that the only things in life worth having are those that you actually worked for!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Today's show covers the history of your high school sports regardless of where you coach and the importance of acknowledging and sharing that history with your athletes. Coach believes challenging your athletes to leave their own legacy and be part of the history that deserves to be remembered is a great motivator!  Coach talks about his early experiences of witnessing greatness in athletics at Carthage and the importance of not letting that history be forgotten.  The show shifts focus to a Carthage Comet event this summer where athletes will gather to share stories of the past and in doing so make sure some of these stories are remembered and passed down.  Anyone wanting information on this event should email luke.clarke.228@gmail.com, see you at the event on August 21st in Watertown at the Hilton Garden InnSupport the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V returns with a vengeance and tongue in cheek thanks to Covid for a not-so-great year.  Coach does his best to not be political but ends up being "just a little political"!  Coach concentrates on the sports seasons lost at the HS and college level and how these poor kids were cheated out of athletics for almost a year!  Thanks, Covid!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Today Coach V will relive the hunt that allows him to take his "Buck of a lifetime"! Not the biggest buck in the world by any means but a trophy for his wall none the less. You'll see 7 bucks and meet 7 hunters through coach's words, all Northern New York guys just having fun in the Fall! Sit back and enjoy the hunt!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V recalls stories of his past that involve mishaps that could only happen to him....or could they only happen to him? Coach uses the phrase "What's the worst thing that could happen?", as the precursor to the fact he's probably going to find out!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Former Adelphia head coach Paul "Doc" Doherty, a National Lacrosse Hall Of Farmer, is remembered by Coach 24 with stories of Paul's life and accomplishments. Paul passed away earlier this spring from complications from Parkinson's Disease. Paul was a volunteer assistant at Carthage after he retired from Adelphia. He and his wife bought an island on nearby Lake Bonaparte and was invited aboard the CCS staff. "Doc" was a blessing to everyone he new including all of the former Comets he coached. RIP Doc, we love you!SHOW LESSSupport the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V is back and is he pumped up! Coach is going to talk about what the Fall season means to him and what the "signs" are that Fall is here! Don't miss his stories about when he was a kid including the beauty of Northern NY this time of year, hunting, his eating habits this time of year, and high school football!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V tells you what it takes to be a winner....WINNER ALERT, the scoreboard doesn't have anything to do with it!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V sings the praises of three former players who are currently pro lacrosse guys. The emphasis will be on Andrew Bracy the most surprising pro player he has ever coached. Andrew is a face-off guy for the Long Island Lizards of the MLL. His dream is playing out based on effort and determination, a true American success story! Andrew was a small college guy after a less than stellar Carthage career who saw an opportunity to live out a dream by using the tried and true American way of, commitment, dedication, and good old fashion hard work! Coach also spends time boosting the career paths of PLL head coach and former Comet Nat St. Laurent and another Comet, PLL Water-dogs OC Robbie Cross...enjoy the showSupport the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V talks about win streaks and hi-lights Belleville's impressive 104 game boys basketball win streak in the '70s and West Genesee's 91 game win streak in the '90s. Coach reflects back on streaks during his 30-year career and talks about young coaches learning by paying their dues to be successful! Coach finishes with ranking the top 3 1977 Carthage grads career wins.....His 458 actually ranks second! Hid high school buddy Bruce Guyette, "the legend of the Valley" is ranked number 1 with 500 plus softball wins!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Enjoy today's ramblings about "obsession" with Coach V who has recently become a grandfather for the 1st time! The show has nothing to do with the birth of his 1st grandchild, Alina Josephine, but everything to do with the "obsessiveness" that it takes to be successful in sports. Coach talks about coaches from his past who were obsessed with their craft, as well as athletes he knew who too were "obsessed". Coach believes that if you haven't seen your young athlete using this time away, because of the 19, in some way to become better at athletics, you need to take a step back and rethink the possibilities. Most great athletes are successful because in some way they are.....obsessed! Maybe as a parent, based on what your child has been doing to prepare for the end of this "shutdown" ought to re-evaluate your opinion of just how high of a level your child might be able to achieve? Hey, did I mention I'm a grandfather?Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach shares 3 "could only happen at Carthage" stories and a couple of Casey Powell stories as he dedicates the 2nd show thus far to "stories" he has had the pleasure to live and then tell! Enjoy the show, pick up some Team 24 items to help Beat Cancer, go to YouTube and watch some old Carthage game tapes, and be ready for the Kevin Leroy Cook special coming soon! PeaceSupport the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V talks about his cancer battle and the importance of early detection, He advises that by being diligent about being screened you can increase your chance for survival and continue to be here for your family. The Team 24 shield is explained as to its origin as a sign of the Ventiquattro family and friend's efforts to not just beat Coach V's cancer but as an extended family both raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society. Coach lets his viewers and listeners know how they can help raise awareness and funds for the battle against cancer by participating in a sweatshirt and face shield sale with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. StoreSupport the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V tries to do justice to the memory of his dad and all others who served this country. He in particular tries to honor those who lost their lives in service. You may learn a bit about the origin of Memorial Day, as well as learn some of the protocol concerning our flag. Coach touches on his dad's service, the origin of Memorial Dad, and the folds of the flag. He will show you the flag presented to his family at the time of his dad's death by the local American Legion.Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Thanks to Ben Gaebel who sponsored today's show on behalf of his Clarkson's Women Lacrosse Team! Coach V tackles "Trust" and its importance in any relationship form an officials crew, to a team, to a marriage, to a business, and in fact any organization. Coach also throws out there that maybe teams this next season, whenever that maybe, not issue the #20 in honor of all those athletes who missed a chance to finish their senior season!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V does a pod/videocast sponsored by Greg Santoro in honor of Bishop Verot Vikings Boys Lacrosse and uses an idea shared by NYS HOF Basketball coach Tom Miller and asks what are you a Carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? When dropped in boiling water they all change, the carrot becomes soft, the egg becomes hard on the inside and the coffee bean changes the boiling water. Coach V tells stories about adversity in life, the current pandemic situation, and about how this might equate to the team.......When he's done he hopes you ask yourself the question....are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach 24 takes you down his "Memory Lane" as he tells some stories from his past as he begins a new series of episodes about things from his past that changed the way things were done in certain situations and in others situations changed people's lives for the better!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

This 40 plus minute episode will examine nicknames from Coach V's past to include pro athletes from his era, his own, his families, former players, and those from the neighborhood. Some stories of their origins will be told. Sit back and enjoy "What's in a Name, the Nick Name Episode"!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Game Changer....Coach 24 wants parents and players regardless of sports to re-evaluate their path toward excelling at their game. Choose programs wisely and become more well rounded as an athlete if you are not already! Play other sports, train your body outside your game, and find programs that make sense for your child's goals.Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V tells of circumstances in his life that helped him become a person who extends his hand to others to help them obtain greatness! This small town guy was afraid as a youth to leave the small town. Afraid of failure? Maybe, but through the support of his family he finally was able to rise above the feeling that no one ever leaves Carthage, no one "great" comes from there! He spent his career extending his hand to Carthage kids helping them out of Carthage and helped his athletes shake off the "hold them back" mentality that he perceived was Carthage.... Don't be the guy who holds those heads from getting out of the pool, be a person who extends your hand to help others to their own GREATNESS!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V shares his adopted philosophy about the makeup of any team, group, or organization. He explains how he understands the theory of these three groups that compose your team/organization/business. The three groups being those who are a) all in b) those on the fence c) those who are out and never will be in. Coach talks about going from being a fence guy as a youth to how he became an ALL IN guy as he matured. Coach became successful when he became ALL IN and surrounded himself with people who shared his passion! You are either in or your out....Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V covers the importance of the firm handshake and making eye contact as well as always being at the top of your game on and off the field because you never know when your 5 minutes is going to be. Coaches as well as in life, sometimes the first impression is the only impression you are going to get a chance to make!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V has his first guests, the staff of Philippines inaugural world lacrosse team staff Associate Head Coach Tony Ventiquattro, Offensive Coordinator Rob Cross and Defensive Coordinator Ben Gaebel. Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Halftime example from the locker room halfway through the fight against COVID-19Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

During Coach 24's career at Carthage HS he developed a list of 24 requirements (rules) each player and parent had to commit too by signature prior to the start of the season. Today you will hear the rules and the reason behind the rules and why there were 24 of them. If you are of the philosophy that you need 3 rules, or that 24 is too many Coach 24 will tell you why he thinks if you coach high school kids you are wrong!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach steps on a few toes today when he talks about parents and kids wanting to bypass the skill development part of playing at the next level with showcases! Coach tries to set the record straight that skills have to be developed and concentrated on before you look for a place to be discovered! Back in the day......the only kids playing at the next level were kids who came through programs where skills were emphasized and honed before you even though about "showcasing" your game!Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V tries to fire you and anyone else choosing to listen up? We are Americans...We can help things get better while practicing social distancing! Reach out via technology to others, buy someone or some special group of those on the front lines a meal! Quit feeling sorry for yourself! Young people it is time to grow up and show some mature forward-thinking...USA USA USASupport the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Coach V starts off with a story told to him by legendary Syracuse lacrosse coach Roy Simmons Jr. In the story is the underlying theme is to stay prepared as an athlete and be ready. "The Lights Will Come Back"! Will you be ready?Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

Today you'll hear a song written newspaperman Ray Hanson and myself performed by my more talented brother singer-songwriter Tom 24.who put the words to music. You'll hear the Carthage secret to success, you don't want to miss my bumbling to show photos as I record from the mic Tom's finished project. Thanks to Tom and Ray for all their support over the years! I finish with a tribute to the often forgotten Dingman Brothers who gave Carthage some great memories but more importantly helped allow us to keep our freedom.Support the show (https://paypal.me/24s24?locale.x=en_US)

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