A former high school coach discusses a 30-year career of coaching football and Track and field in Indianapolis, Indiana. Coach Johnson (Coach J) covers the progression of his coaching advancement from middle school coach to varsity assistant coach and defensive coordinator. Coach J will reminisce and have conversations with famous/infamous coaches and former athletes.
Coach J has a conversation with former Football and Track athlete Travis Moore.
This episode is a conversation with boys soccer coach Machy Magdalinos and girls soccer coach Sang Uk. We discuss the success and development of each soccer program.
This episode discusses the Girls & Boys Cross Country teams with Coaches Mike Armstrong and Coach Vince Corbin. We cover the successes and challenges of both programs.
A discussion is held with Head Golf Coach Andrew Sebold about coaching girls and boys golf at Perry Meridian High School. Coach Sebold describes his team, how his student-athletes are able to improve from year to year, the perils Covid-19 had on his team and how Coach Sebold's girls team won the Marion County Championship 5 consecutive years.
This episode introduces you to head volleyball coach Zach Ridener. We discuss Coach Ridener's coaching experiences, expectations, team goals, and team leadership.
In this episode I interview Head Tennis Coach Dan Schoch. We discuss the fall tennis season, Coach Schoch's team preparation, expectations, challenges and goals.
In this episode I interview Head Football Coach Brett Cooper. We discuss the upcoming season, expectations and Coach Cooper's vision on building a positive team culture within the Falcon coaching staff and players.
Coach J continues with four more stories that tells the story of Coach Clore have a break down at Terre Haute North, the Coach's extracurriculars at a Cincinnati Glazer clinic, a I-70 nap that goes too far and the ultimate fake PAT & Field Goals.
Coach J shares a few stories: The Saturday morning drug deal (how game films were traded), To the back of the bus again (Coach Booth's encounter with a mom and her bleacher seat) and the Pike banana peel punishment.
Coach J discusses how he was able to develop a defensive philosophy for the Falcons and how it evolved over a decade as Defensive Coordinator.
In this episode Coach J sits down with Coach Craig Potter and they discussed how and why he developed his offensive philosophy over the years, and how his coaching staff help aid the Falcons adapt offenses that fit the teams abilities. Side Note: Vocals sound a bit muffled due to both coaches wearing mask while conducting the interview.
Coach J continues a conversation with Marcus Garrett, Kenyatta Carter & Absolom Bryant teammates during the late 90’s.
I have a conversation with Marcus Garrett, Kenyatta Carter and Absolom Bryant. We cover their middle and high school years at Perry Township. (I refereed a conversation between them). We discussed the how the late 90’s "Stealth Force” developed and how it was the motivation to their success.
Coach J continues a conversation with five former track and field athletes. They discuss practice routines, big meet competitions and various other related topics.
Coach J has a conversation with five former track and field athletes. They discuss practice routines, big meet competitions and various other related topics.
This episode deals with a bit of humor from the PM varsity coaches, excuses on why players didn't practice, and what Coach J did to help catch a theft in the locker room.
Guest Ryan Short, Chris and Ron Cunningham discuss playing for coaches Dave Enright and Craig Potter, as well as their participation in the famed Monon Bell football Game between Wabash College and DePauw University.
Coach Johnson, discusses how he became the caretaker of the Track and Field program and how to have a positive relationship with Athletic Directors.
I continue a conversation with brothers Eric and Charles Jackson, Matt Henninger, Frank Duerson and Aundre Jackson. We covers their experiences from PTYF (Perry Township Youth Football), middle school, and becoming Perry Meridian High School student athletes.
I have a conversation with brothers Eric and Charles Jackson, Matt Henninger, Frank Duerson and Aundre Jackson. We covers their experiences from PTYF (Perry Township Youth Football), middle school, and becoming Perry Meridian High School athletes.
Coach J discusses when and how he became the head track and field coach and what he did to improve the program.
This episode is a continuation of an interview with former Perry Meridian athletes Mark and Issac Booth. The brothers discuss the issue of busing of student-athletes to Perry Township and how they were able to succeed.
This episode discusses the busing of Black student-athletes from Brightwood to Perry Township, the effects it had on the schools, staff and athletic programs. Coach Johnson interviews brothers Mark and Issac Booth, one of the brothers returned to Perry Meridian and became the head freshman coach and a varsity assistant while the other was drafted and played for the NFL's Cleveland Browns.
Coach J has a conversation with Mike Tomey, Perry Meridian's long time strength coach. They covers the strength program and how he was develop it in a way that best suited Perry Meridian athletes.
Coach J, Coach Wade, and Coach Potter continue their conversation about Falcon Football.
Coach J, Coach Wade, and Coach Potter discuss their connection to Falcon Football. The trio also carry on a conversation on what it took to rebuild the football program.
In this episode, Coach J interviews a former PMHS student-athlete and coach. They have a conversation about coaching the JV/Reserve team under Coach Enright.
This episode covers my transition from the 6 grade coach to an assistant with the Freshman football team. I also have an interview with one of the former players.
Coach Johnson discusses his background, including where he grew up and how sports has always played and major role in his life as well as how he was able to start his coaching career.