Snackscast with Sean Lindersmith

In this episode, Snacks sits down with Troy Hall. Troy is one of the most humble and down to earth people in the game. They chat about Troy's rugby journey and how that inspired him to create a business to help aspiring rugby players. This was a fun show and hearing about Troy's experiences is inspiring to say the least. You can follow Troy and Sarah at the following links: Rugby Hacks Membership: www.rugbyhacks.com Rugby Hacks Podcast: www.hallconsultants.com/podcast Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2KYPgRO Facebook: www.facebook.com/hallwellness www.facebook.com/troy.hall.98 Instagram Accounts: www.instagram.com/hallconsultants www.instagram.com/troyphall www.instagram.com/sarahekhall Email: troy@hallconsultants.com sarah@hallconsultants.com

Episode 19 - Listener Question and Answer with Snacks and Vinny by Sean "Snacks" Lindersmith

In this episode, Snacks sits down with four of his former players to discuss their time with St. Augustine High School Rugby. They talk about their experiences as a player during the first couple years when Snacks started coaching. From their first impression to lessons they still use, this is a great reflection on their journey! APOLOGIES for the sound quality! You can follow the Players and St. Augustine Rugby at: Saints Rugby Instagram: www.instagram.com/saint_augustine_rugby Dr. William Raines Instagram: https://instagram.com/wraines_chiro Isidoro Ballestreri Instagram: https://instagram.com/ibalistreri13 Joe Keane Instagram: https://instagram.com/joe_keane Blake McCorkle Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_mccorkle21

Episode 17 - Nick Tricarico by Sean "Snacks" Lindersmith

In this episode, Snacks sits down with USA Eagle #250, Naya Tapper. Naya discusses what her day is like as a professional athlete and how she stays on top of her game. Naya has made a huge impact as a player on both the fifteens and sevens teams. This is an awesome window into her world. She has also dedicated time to growing the game through outreach into schools and local rugby programs. She is a consummate professional and it was so much fun to sit down with her. I hope you enjoy hearing about her journey! You can follow Naya and her projects at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/nayatapper Instagram: www.instagram.com/nayatapper Twitter: www.twitter.com/nayatapper Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7qpxnPgCuMqgUYu9CbsRg Blog: www.wispsports.com/read/nayaonfiya

In this episode, Snacks sat down with Charlie Purdon. Charlie is a professional rugby player who has recently made the transition to professional coach. His primary focus in coaching is skill development. He has been doing skill development sessions in the local Southern California area and coaches a high school team in San Diego. To help other coaches upskill themselves and have tangible information to guide them, he has authored a series of books called "Rugby Simplified". Charlie is an incredible rugby mind and it was awesome to catch up with him and hear the passion in his voice for coaching and growing rugby! You can follow Charlie and his projects at: Website: charlierugby.com Facebook: facebook.com/cpurdon Instagram: instagram.com/Charlie_Purdon Twitter: twitter.com/charliepurdon You can buy the Rugby Simplified books here: https://amzn.to/2THgkJP

In this episode, Snacks sat down with Gift Egbelu to discuss his journey. Gift created the Gift-Time Rugby Network in 2012 and has become a force on the rugby media scene. He has produced a TON of content since the network's inception and is showing no signs of slowing down! Last year he took on the challenge of creating and operating the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Rugby Classic. This event showcases the growth of the African American collegiate rugby community and is being supported by everyone in the Baton Rouge area. This is a HIGH ENERGY show that is worth listening to every second. You can follow Gift and his projects at: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gift-egbelu-58707516 Gift-Time Rugby Network Website: http://gifttimerugby.com Facebook: facebook.com/gifttimerugby Instagram: instagram.com/gifttimerugby Twitter: twitter.com/GifttimeRugby HBCU Rugby Classic Website: hbcurugbyclassic.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/HBCURugbyClassic Instagram: instagram.com/hbcurugbyclassic Twitter: twitter.com/hbcurugby

In this episode, Snacks sat down with Shalom Suniula at the NDS. They talk about how important family is to him through the telling of how the three Suniula brothers started their journey's in USA rugby. Shalom spends time discussing his approach to playing, coaching, and balancing all of his projects. We even dive into his first season in the MLR with the Seattle Seawolves. You can follow Shalom and his projects at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/shalom.suniula Instagram: www.instagram.com/shalom_suniula Twitter: www.twitter.com/ShalomSuniula Facebook: www.facebook.com/AtavusRugby/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/atavusrugby/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/AtavusRugby Facebook: www.facebook.com/SeawolvesRugby/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/seawolvesrugby/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Seawolves_Rugby

In this episode, Snacks sat down with Jamie Burke at the National Development Summit. Jamie earned 51 caps as an Eagle to become the most capped woman of all time in the USA. Since retiring from playing, she has started a family, took on the role of coaching, and joined the ranks of full-time rugby professionals growing the sport. We discuss the process she used to navigate those decisions and her development in the sport. Jamie has been a consummate professional and hearing her talk about her path is inspiring! You can follow Jamie and her projects at: Twitter: www.twitter.com/JamieNBurke Instagram: www.instagram.com/uvarugger Website: www.glendaleyouthrugby.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/glendaleyouthrugby Twitter: www.twitter.com/Glen_YouthRugby Facebook: www.facebook.com/GlendaleYouthRugby

In this episode, Snacks sits down with Karen Fong Donoghue of The Ruggers Edge. Karen has played and reffed at a high level in rugby. She has also been helping athletes and families prepare for the college application process for over a decade with her company. The discussion is informative and thoughtful as they discuss trends in the sport, referee development, and how she got started in the sport. You can follow Karen and the Ruggers Edge at: Website: www.ruggersedge.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuggersEdge Twitter: www.twitter.com/ruggersedge

In this episode, Snacks sits down with Brandon Sparks. Brandon has been coaching professionally in the US for over a decade. While serving as the head coach of the University of Michigan, he decided to help grow the experience level in Michigan. To accomplish this he started the Legacy Rugby Academy. Through his story, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of coaching, developing athletes as people, starting podcasts, and we even take an objective look at referees. You can follow Brandon and his projects at: Website: www.LegacyRugbyAcademy.com Twitter Personal: www.twitter.com/0BrandonSparks0 Professional: www.twitter.com/Legacymi_rugby Facebook: www.facebook.com/LegacyRugbyAcademy Instagram: www.instagram.com/Legacymi_rugby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsparks1/

In episode 9, Snacks sits down with Koma Gandy Fischbein. Koma has been a trailblazer in rugby both as a player and a coach. She served in the United States Navy and played rugby at the highest levels all across the country. She is the current coach of the All-Navy Men's Rugby program and the Village Lions Men's Sevens team. She also led the Roots Rugby team to the NY sevens championship this past November. You can follow Koma and the projects she is involved with at: Twitter: www.twitter.com/gfischrugby Instagram: www.instagram.com/gandycoach Women's Rugby Coaches and Referee Association https://www.facebook.com/WRCRA.uswrf Roots Rugby Family Instagram: www.instagram.com/rootsrugbyfamily Armed Forces Rugby 7s Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArmedForces7s

In Episode 8, Snacks sits down with Lane Smith. Lane is the founder of Lancaster Rugby. Lancaster rugby didn't exist before the summer of 2016 and now they have over 30 registered members, have hosted two sevens tournaments, and the club recently finished 2nd in the Midwest club championships. Lane is a teacher by trade, hosts a Lord of the Rings Podcast, and just wanted to see rugby played in his town. I am confident you will connect with his story and how he went about growing rugby. You can follow Lane at: Website: https://menofstone.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menofstonerugby/ If you are a J.R.R Tolkien fan, Check out his podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptalkintolkien/

In episode 7, Snacks sits down the Christina Gein. She is the operations manager for Rugby NorCal, where she makes the organization run on a daily basis. We discuss what that is like as well as some projects she is getting behind to help grow women’s rugby across the world! Follow Christina and the organizations at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/rugbynorcal/ IG: www.instagram.com/rugbynorcal Facebook: www.facebook.com/gainlineafrica IG: www.instagram.com/gainlineafrica Facebook: www.facebook.com/rugbytacklinglife IG: www.instagram.com/rugbytacklinglife

In episode 6, Snacks sits down with Laura Miller. Laura is the head coach of the Alderson Broaddus Rugby programs and is building the program using her experience from the WPL, USA Eagles, and Life University. Follow Laura at: Email: millerlc@ab.edu Website: www.gobattler.com and www.ab.edu Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABRugby IG: www.instagram.com/ab_rugby Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramiller2011/

In this episode, the founders of Girls Rugby Inc sit down to discuss the organization, development of their values, and why it's important to have girls choose rugby at an earlier age. Follow Girls Rugby Inc Website: www.girlsrugbyinc.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/girlsrugbyinc Oregon - www.instagram.com/girlsrugbyor Colorado - www.instagram.com/girlsrugbyco California - www.instagram.com/girlsrugbysd Ohio: www.instagram.com/girlsrugbyoh North Carolina: www.instagram.com/girlsrugbync Facebook: www.facebook.com/girlsrugbyinc Value of Rugby Children's book: www.thevalueofrugby.com Pickle Juice: www.facebook.com/picklejuicesports Instagram: www.instagram.com/picklejuicesport

In episode 4, Snacks sits down with the most beloved voice in USA Rugby commentating, Dallen Stanford. We discuss his journey in rugby and learn more about the man behind The Rugby Corner! Follow Dallen at: Premiership Rugby & USA Rugby Coach Education Opportunity Read: https://www.bit.ly/PRL-2019-Scholarships Apply: https://www.bit.ly/PRL-2019-Enter Follow the Rugby Corner Website: https://www.therugbycorner.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRugbyCorner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dallenstanford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therugbycorner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallenstanford/

In this episode, Snacks sits down with Katie Sjeklocha to discuss her experience as the President of the Twin Cities Amazons, a USA Rugby Women's Premier League Club, in her first year at the helm. Follow the Katie and the Twin Cities Amazons: Website: https://www.amazonsrugby.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcamazonsrugby Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcamazonrugby Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tcamazonrugby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjekloch

In this Episode, Snacks sits down with his partner in crime from Coast Guard Rugby and USA Rugby, Vinny Nitopi to hear about his transition from playing to managing to coaching. Follow Vinny: Website: https://www.cgrugbyfoundation.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/PWCowls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PWCRFC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pwcowls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CGRugby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CGRugby

Sean "Snacks" Lindersmith is a rugby professional, personality and storyteller. Each week he sits down with members of the rugby and sports communities to talk about the game, their experiences and life. In the first episode of the Snackscast, learn more about the host of the show, Sean Snacks Lindersmith. With over 15 years as a player, coach, and rugby professional, he offers insight into the business side of rugby.