The Comparing Clipboards Podcast is all about learning and sharing coaching philosophies. Hosted by Luke Lewis and Erica Chapa, our goal is to make a platform to have a conversation for coaches to share what has helped them find success from a variety of different sports and levels. We want to give our viewers access to knowledgeable guests and their insight on what THEY think is important and what has helped them build positive experiences in their coaching careers. If you or someone you know wants to join the conversation, please e-mail us at comparingclipboards@gmail.com.
Listen in as we hear from the Carmel High School boys and girls varsity volleyball coach, Izzy Ricardez! Through 14 years of coaching experience, Coach Izzy has seen so much and continues to learn along his journey. Running multiple programs at once is no easy task, but he has found a way to have success and win championships. Check out this episode while we discuss: How to manage multiple programs Getting a team to buy in and not settle after finding success Building relationships/mental health The impact of beach volleyball and more!
On this episode we had the opportunity to chat with Todd Buller AKA Coach Bo! The new head boys basketball coach at San Benito High School. From Pacific Grove, to Gonzalez, and now Hollister Coach Bo continues to add to his experience and passion. Listen in as we talk about: Taking over a program as a coach at a new school Keeping teams active and involved during a pandemic Gaining the respect of the athletes in your program The one piece of advice for any coaches And more!!!
In this episode we had the opportunity to chat with San Benito High School Track and Field coach, Ryan Shorey! Through many years of coaching track and field along with cross country, Coach Shorey has learned to adjust his philosophies and the best ways to adjust his program. From his experience being an all-american athlete at the University of Redlands all the way to taking over a huge high school program, Coach Shorey bring a lot of great perspectives. Listen in as we discuss: How to manage such a large program such as Track and Field (3:00) How to work with such a large coaching staff (18:00) Common injuries in Track and Field and how coaches can help prevent them, (24:00) Effective stretching (33:00) Post COVID injuries concerns (38:00) Rehabbing injuries and staying in shape (40:00) Impact of an on campus coach (52:00) and more!!!!
In this special episode, we chat with certified athletic trainer, Zoë Higman! Coaches, athletes, and parents would all agree that health is important in life and in sports, but how do we help keep our athletes healthy? Listen in as we discuss: Biggest issues with the relationship between Athletic Trainers and Coaches The relationship between athletes and Athletic Trainers What should coaches be doing to help keep their athletes healthy? What should athletes do to keep themselves healthy? Playing hurt and more!!!!
This episode we get to chat with Firebaugh High School athletic director, varsity volleyball coach, and PE teacher, Kacey Jones! Coach Jones has gone through so much in her young coaching journey from taking over a program at a rival school, becoming the athletic director, and building relationships within the program. Listen in as we discuss: The changes made as a young coach Running preseason meetings for success The keys to coaching at a small school As an AD, what qualities she looks for in her coaches Impact of multi sport athletes in a small school and more!!
In this episode we get the opportunity to chat with Coach Matt Polding logging in all the way from Minnesota! Working with a variety of different sports and levels with an amazing education background on coaching, Coach Polding gives us some incredible insight. Listen in as we discuss: Inspiration for coaching (1:55) Coaching concepts that carry over to different sports (6:32) Connecting with athletes (6:20) Coaching from a psychological standpoint (20:40) Adjustments from coaching college, high school, and youth (37:00) The most valuable thing learned about coaching through education (50:40) and more!!!
In this episode we sit down with Central Valley Christian head Coach and Fresno Pacific Baseball Alumni, Shane Marshall. As a young coach Shane has learned a lot about coaching and has seen different perspectives. He is a great example of how to get a program up and running with great culture. Listen in as we discuss: . Preparation for a coaching interview (3:10) . Gaining control of a program and establishing a culture (9:30) . Coaching in a private school setting compared to a public school setting (26:00) . Benefits of multi-sport athletes (30:15) . First year expectations (34:50) . Program slogans and meanings (43:44) . Expectations of assistant and JV coaches (55:40) and more!
Ron Benavente and Brian Calimpong join us as our FIRST EVER guests! From coaching high school, club, and college volleyball these guys have quite the resumes. Combining that with their experiences being club directors and officials, Ron and Brian have gotten to see coaching through a variety of different lenses over their careers. Join us on this episode to hear them dive into topics including: Goals and take aways of practice planning What is really considered a SUCCESS? The importance of club culture How to communicate with officials and more!! Goals of practice planning (2:40) What is success? (17:30) Importance of club culture and how being a club director affects you as a coach (30:39) Officials perspective and how to communicate with an official (44:10)
The FIRST Comparing Clipboards Podcast! This is our first shorter episode just to introduce ourselves and explain what our pod is all about! Get to know co-hosts Luke Lewis and Erica Chapa as they introduce you to the new show!
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