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Tim Murphy is known for creating tough programs that run the ball historically well wherever he's been. Growing up in the East Bay, I remember his Ygnacio Valley teams that went toe to toe with the mighty De La Salle squads of the 2000's. The foundation of his success starts in the weight room. His teams always look the part and that comes from a strict strength and conditioning regiment. Take one look at Murphy and you know he's into lifting. But as many strong-looking guys can get labeled, he's no meat-head. In fact, come to find out he was raised by a biochemist from Yale who has his doctorate and post-doctorate. Listening to Murphy talk about adrenaline in regards to lifting and competing was one of the most fascinating (I tend to use that word a lot this episode!) segments I've heard on #eTSChalkTalk. It directly ties in to how he is able to motivate his players to get more out of their bodies than they expect. "With this next rep you using enough energy to save your little brothers life." Coach "Murph" as he's known, says that weight lifting is the ultimate lesson in life because it is full of failure and no immediate growth or change is seen. It comes in time. Murphy also emphasizes the importance of building true confidence in yor program. He says it grows from true progress, which is a result of hard work. "You can't just tell a kid to believe in himself, teach them what they are doing, so they CAN believe in themselves. Progress gives you confidence." Fresh off his first-ever state championship, we close with how expects to fill his days once his coaching career is over (hint: this probably will be his last season). "Old man boxing and visiting my daughter at college. I'm burnt out. I'll miss it." For an inside look at his orginal shotgun- double wing offense that produced more rushing yards than any school in the country at one point, be sure to stay until the end! His career has amassed 16 league titles, over 8,000 rushing yards in one season (that's mind boggling), and countless coach of the year awards. Ultimately, coach provided myself as a cross-town rival coach for the last few years, an opportunity to learn and grow. Murphy's impact on the community will be felt, once he leaves Clayton Valley. In the meantime, let's hope California has a spring HS football season to see if the Ugly Eagles (still best mascot in America) can repeat as state champs! For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

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This week's Lead To Win Podcast highlights a great story from our friends at Ottawa University (KS). In this episode, Garrett talks about how their department's plans had to take a turn once Covid hit, what went into the decision to switch to Fundraker from the previous platform they were using, his experience working with eTeamSponsor, and his love for Ottawa University. Many schools have seen sports teams get cut as well as budget cuts. Ottawa decided to find a better way during these difficult times, and the results speak for themselves. Garrett Brown, who is an Ottawa native and Alumni took on a new role during this time. He became Director of Annual Giving and Athletic Digital Fundraising. Before entering this new role he had previously been running the campuses fundraisers on his own. His new title came with new responsibility, giving him less time to focus on the small details that go into fundraising. He speaks highly of our Fundraker product saying, “it's exactly what we were looking for. We wanted someone to run the campaigns for us and take care of the details so that we could just go into the back end and take care of that stuff.” The results speak for themselves as Ottawa is on track to raise almost 3x the amount they did before. Their decision to fundraise at this time was a tough one but Garret talks about why they did it. “No one is immune to these times we are in whether you are the institution or the donor.” They also were able to do their own research to see if this was the right move. These are the stories we love to hear about and are a huge reason why we LOVE what we do. Tune in to hear a great story from Garrett Brown of Ottawa University (KS). For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

“Football is just common sense and physics.” This week's #eTSChalkTalk was the first time I heard that definition used for what football is. It was also the first time I felt like I got to truly experience what sets apart De La Salle HS from the others. Having grown up in the shadow of the famed East Bay powerhouse my entire life, I was always filled with mystery and awe in regards to the mighty Spartans. From state championships to national records to worldwide movies, how can you not be amazed by this program? During this episode we start with coach explaining his absence on social media and how his philosophy on player behavior on the platform is the same as anywhere else: “Act as if we were sitting right next to you. Be a good young man.” We then broach the much talked about subject of how you replace a coaching legend like Bob Ladoucer. He shares with us the best advice coach gave him during his transition: “Be yourself.” I learned that Justin and Bob are very different people, yet they both have had tremendous success of course. How many coaches out there are just copying what they've seen from someone else? Using good content or great material from another coach is one thing, not knowing who you are as a coach is something else. Coach Alumbaugh is assured of who he is and why he does it. We also break down the 2020 season and take a sneak peak at a potential state championship in April (a hot state championship!?). The Spartans are loaded with talent across the board this year and personally, I think this could be a year they give one of the SoCal Trinity League big boys a run for their money. We finish with something I have wanted for a long time, an inside look at a live film session that Justin would take his players through. The attention detail and connection he makes with movements in the weight room, to translating them onto the field was fascinating. Seeing the o-line's blocking technique being compared side by side with a power clean was something I won't soon forget. He says that football is just “common sense and physics.” After 45 minutes with the Spartan top man, I finally know why. Check it out. For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

In this week's unlocking opportunity podcast it is a pleasure to be joined this by the legendary head football coach, Bruce Rollinson from down at Mater Dei high school. Bruce Rollinson is heading into his 31st year as head coach of the monarchs are in 30 seasons he's won over 300 games, he's been to the CIF finals 13 times, he's won 7 CIF championships, 3 state titles, and won the national championship in ‘94, ‘96, 2017 and 2018. How has Coach Rollinson been able to stay the head coach for so long? He is fully bought into everything Mater Dei stands for. You will catch him at different events and always talking about the monarchs at any chance he is given. With every topic we cover in this episode, his passion is evident. Are you a young coach that wants to advance your career? Coach makes it clear that there are many sacrifices that go into becoming a great coach. You must give up some of your free time and also have a great support system. Another key component to advancing your coaching career is to never look at any opportunity as a “stepping stone”. Rollinson says that you must, “sink everything you got into the job you have.” At the end of our time with Coach Rollinson, he left us with a powerful message. “The only person that can beat you, is you.” Do the best you can, be grateful, and give your best effort. For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

“It's a small world.” A few minutes into episode 22 of #eTSChalkTalk, I realized it was a small world. Having interviewed guests from Florida, Maryland, Texas and what feels like everywhere in between, I learned Coach Lisle literally lived down the street. Our suburban town of 30,000 in the foothills of the east bay was home to the internets most followed baseball and softball coach... AND me. Sometimes you wonder how people become famous. Each story of fame is different. This one truly qualifies as a rags to riches tale. From homeless to the big leagues in all of 10 years. Coach Lisle is the only coach in America to coach at every level. I mean every level. Little league, travel ball, high school, NAIA, D3, D2, D1, and finally, MLB. This is a true story people. So one wonders, how did this happen? As all good stories have, Matt's journey includes twists and turns and ultimately, many lessons learned. Maturity. How do we get this? How do grow wiser? Coach Lisle points to the difference in who he is now (in 2020) to who he was then (in 2010). “It's maturity.” He says: “I was a kid then.” He cites the moment that changed him as a coach forever. It was listening to legendary coach and now Matt's personal mentor, Bruce Brown. It was at the American Baseball Coaching Association conference that he learned to shift his focus from being a transactional coach to a transformational coach. The pivot from being inward focused to becoming outward focused started to take hold. Another aspect of coach's maturation was a humble confession that he didn't know everything. As a young coach myself, I remember the insecurity of feeling like I had to act like I knew it all. But there is great wisdom in understanding you don't. Matt figured this out and grew as a result. He also mentions his witty sarcasm that was often not received well in his early years. Many coaches seem to use their wit and gregarious personality to tear down, instead of build up. Coach Lisle has rectified this to encourage his athletes. Since his own personal transformation, Matt has written a book, spoken at countless public engagements, and lived his dream coaching in the bigs. But his focus is no longer on passion, and more so on his purpose. “Do what you are meant to do to change the world.” This a different message than we are told growing up, but therein lies the secret to his success. Coaches out there, how many of us are trying to just win games? How many of us are trying to make a name for ourselves? Change the world by focusing on the other instead of focusing on yourself. Don't try to become famous, try to make a difference. You never know who you might impact or where they might live...it's a small world. For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

We're back on the lead to win podcast with one of our favorites, Coach Frank Allocco. He's an esteemed basketball coach, leader in the athletic industry, and is the pride of New Providence New Jersey. He's a former Notre Dame basketball and football scholarship earnee. He's had an illustrious career coaching high school basketball here on the West Coast as well as founding Excel basketball camps. He has gone on to win numerous high school national coach of the year awards, has been a part of basketball clinics organizations, the winning edge, and working with basketball programs from professional ranks to college and high school. In this episode, Coach Allocco presents us with the idea of tradition and culture being the foundation of all successful teams. We go into depth about how he incorporated these ideals into every program he ran and turned average teams into championship teams. Coach Allocco is now at the University of San Francisco where he serves as Sr, Associate Athletic Director. He touches on a subject that is dear to us, providing opportunity. “Give to kids for their future.” He says that right now is the most important time to give to any athletic programs due to the financial impact of Covid-19. As we found out in our chat with him, Coach Allocco's Excel basketball camps came to be because of the impact a coach had on him. The camps have turned out to be a community favorite. Not only are the athletes improving their basketball skills, but they are also learning more about how to navigate the game of life. Frank Allocco has had an impact on so many athletes and now coaches. When asked what advice he gives coaches, he said that it is important to find different approaches for different kids. Find what gets them motivated. We are so thankful for the time we spent with him. If you want to hear more from Coach Frank Allocco, check out his website

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with our great friend, Christina Hundley. We learn how she went from the bay area to becoming the Athletic Director at Paradise Valley CC in Arizona. She is quick to drop wisdom in this episode as she begins talking about leadership. Christina explains that coaching autonomy has been key to the athletic department's success. She knows that her coaches were hired for a reason and they are the experts on the athletes. We also talked about the importance of networking in any position. Christina says, "you should not be afraid to pick up the phone or write an email to someone who inspires you." It is easy to see that she is passionate about what she does because she is always seeking opportunities to grow. She left us with the empowing message of, "be passionate enough about what you do, that you want to do it for yourself." Tune in to hear more from Christina Hundley. For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

To start off our basketball edition of #eTSChalkTalk, we feature none other than Califonia's all-time winningest girls basketball coach, Kevin Kiernan of Mater Dei high school. In this episode, we talk about all things basketball. Fun fact, Kevin and his wife are both head coaches of basketball teams. Talk about a basketball family! He talks about how great it felt to win a state title with his daughter on the team, and how she will go from playing for him in her high school career to playing for her Mom at Concordia University Irvine. Has this ever been done?! Along with the great stories Kevin shares about his time coaching at different schools, he talked about his passion for player development. “It is not enough to just play hard anymore.” A player must embrace competition every day, not just on game day. He continues to say that players must be coachable to get to the next level. Another important piece on the journey to the next level is recruiting. Coach Kiernan does a great job sharing some tips when it comes to finding the right school to continue your academic and athletic career. Tune into our first basketball edition of Chalk Talk this season! For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

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These times have been challenging for most. The return of athletics in California has been pushed back to winter and spring of next year. This week we get some of the inside scoop on the conversations that led to these decisions. in this week's podcast, we feature Rob Wigod and David Grissom of CIF's Southern and Central Coast sections. They take us through the plans for upcoming sports seasons, what leadership has looked like in the CIF, and plans for the future. For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

“I hate dealing with parents.” “I don't deal with my parents.” Ever heard a coach say that before? Maybe you have even been one! Maybe you are one. Most coaches say they get into coaching to impact young people's lives with life lessons. To promote character, integrity and honor. Of course, they say they want to win too. But in order to accomplish this, coaches often find themselves fighting an uphill battle in regards to player discipline. Sound familiar? Your best player misses practice. Or is late for morning workouts. Then there is the issue of parent's being “too involved” for some coaches. My kid isn't playing enough. Why didn't you start Jimmy tonight? Again, sound familiar? Bad memories are potentially flooding in for some of you. Enter Coach Reed. A thought leader in the high school football coaching world. Our time, and hopefully yours if you choose to invest in it, was TRANSFORMATIVE. Coach Reed has done something most HS football coaches would only dream of: eliminated player issues regarding tardiness and unexcused practice absences. How? It's simple. Honest and regular parent communication. How does a man who receives 500-600 DM's per week do this? He makes himself regularly available to his parents. He sets 4 parent team meetings per year. He tells them the truth. And he finds out the truth regarding his players. As he confesses, “kids between 14-25 are just going to lie sometimes, it's what they do.” Coach Reed also says he wasn't a very good communicator himself at age 16, a reminder to us all of our awkward high school selves. The key is to be one step ahead of the players by having consistent communication with the parents. This way you know if they actually have work during practice like they might say to you. You'll know if someone recently passed away in their family. You'll know if they might be going through something else that they haven't told you about. You'll know if they have a dentist or doctor appointment. Coach Reed dropped my jaw to the floor when he told me he has a blissful relationship with his parents. No drama. No pettiness. Just truth telling, honesty and a desire for all to help these student athletes get better in every area of life. His message couldn't be more needed for so many programs out there. The moral of the story is this: parents do not have to be the enemy. Make them an ally by bringing them into your football family. It will make an incredible difference for your program. Fresh of a Class 2 MO state championship, and multiple players signing to play at the next level, if you want to grow in a major way as a coach, listen to this! For more info for the parents of your program, make sure to refer your parents to Coach Reed's twitter profile, which features resources for them: https://twitter.com/CoachReed314. For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

“Football is a vehicle to become someone better than your immediate self.” In this episode, we bring on a very special guest and football legend, Coach Bob Ladouceur, former head coach of De La Salle High School. He led the Spartan's to a 151-game winning streak and 6 National Championships. Tune in as we talk about the culture and the lasting impact of De La Salle football.

On this week's episode we have coach Kenny Simpson. He is currently the Head Football Coach Searcy High School, a 6A school in Arkansas. He accepted the job at Searcy in June of 2020. Before Searcy, he was the Head Football Coach at Southside Charter. Taking over a program that had won eight games in five seasons and had been on a 20+ game losing streak, Simpson has led Southside to the playoffs for four-consecutive seasons and won two conference titles in the past three seasons. For his efforts, he was named 4A-2 Conference Coach of the Year (2017), named to the as a finalist for Hooten's Coach of the Year (2017) and has been the All-Star Nominee for the 4A-2 (2016 and 2019). He was also selected to coach in the 1st FCA Texas-Arkansas All-Star Showdown (2020). Coach Simpson wrote his first book in 2019. Another book is already in the works and will be available in 2020. Find A Way: What I Wish I'd Known When I Became A Head Football Coach, has already been a best seller on Amazon in several categories. In this week's episode, he talks about how he creates a safe environment for his student-athletes, the importance of valuing your wife and making time for her during your coaching career, and his cruise he puts on with FCA. We also hit the quick two-minute drill with coach as he takes us through the buck sweep method.

Dr. Lazarus brings a wealth of knowledge in this episode. He talks about what people can control as we navigate all of the uncertainly going on in the world right now. We discuss the importance of sleep, how to feed your immune system to fight viruses and how to lead during this time. Dr. Ryan Lazarus is the Clinical Director at Lazarus Wellness, Board-Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer and Rehabilitation Specialist. He holds a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Functional Medicine and a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and is the owner of Lazarus Chiropractic Inc, Corporate Wellness Consultant, Researcher and Entrepreneur within the health and wellness field. Dr. Lazarus is currently an international speaker on personalized functional medicine and nutrition protocols to physicians in private practice as well as employees in the corporate setting. He offers every patient personalized nutrition and training protocols using comprehensive examinations, functional labs and genetic testing. His cutting-edge health protocols and lifestyle strategies have facilitated tremendous advantages for all his patients including professional athletes, high level executives and CEO's and world record performance teams. His focus on mindfulness practice, stress management, training tactics, personalized supplementation and optimal nutrition has allowed each individual the ability to achieve their genetic potential and live their best life in optimal health. Dr. Lazarus is also the healthiest sick person you will ever meet. After a traumatic injury at age 18 which crushed multiple internal organs and derailed a promising athletic career, he found himself with a host of debilitating illnesses including insulin dependent Type 1 Diabetes and frequent digestive failure. The catastrophic event that could have ended his life has actually become the catalyst for his now decades-long career as a medical professional. He has dedicated his life to helping others understand and unlock the power of their own unique genetic potential and delivers it with passion and excitement. For more, visit, (https://www.lazaruswellness.com/) For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

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When you think about high school football, the first city that comes to mind is probably not Portland, Oregon. Better known for its hipsters, coffee, beer and soccer, Portland is also home to one of the top programs in the Pacific Northwest. Defending 6A state champs, Central Catholic HS. For Coach Steve Pyne, he loves the place. Born and raised in the city he calls home, he and his wife might not be the biggest “Timbers” supporters (the local MLS side), but they frequent the local theater often. Not many high school football coaches probably watch plays, but the city of Roses is unique. We bonded over our shared experiences at the famous Multnomah Falls, which sits just 20 minutes outside of downtown. It was here that I proposed to my wife and here that Coach Pyne first told his wife he loved her. A romantic place to say the least. In our conversation we talk about success being a byproduct of good relationships. The turning point for Coach in understanding this was after some research. He visited top programs in the area (also, something Coach Matsumoto discusses in his chalk talk episode with us). The common thread he realized is that football comes secondary to life lessons. Their emphasis is on character development and values. It's not about wins. Try telling most uber-competitive coaches this and they might be hesitant to believe it. But it was truly the turning point. Three state championships are pretty good evidence too. Another important aspect of his program is the ownership that his players take. No better example of this than the team motto that was created by his leadership council. A white board session that coach facilitated with the group led to the creation of their “CRAFTED” acronym to guide their program. A lot of coaches want complete control of the mission, vision, and direction of their programs. But the humility and wisdom to empower his players to create something they could all believe in was more powerful than just telling them what he thought. They now owned the vision and fully bought into it. As Coach Pyne says, “This is not my team, this is your team.” That's how you give your players confidence. “Giving the power back to the kids, and being an advocate for themselves, we tell our kids all the time, force us to play you.” We close the time with coach's “Florida” version of the mesh concept. His clips include plays from their QB's 400 yard state championship game performance so enjoy. For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

The little sister of Last Chance U? Only the cheer community will watch it? I mean where is Corsicana, Texas anyways? If some thought the Netflix series, “Cheer” wasn't going to be successful, think again. Monica Aldama is a hometown success story. Born and raised in Corsicana, she attended the UT business school and was well on her way to Wall Street. But, as I learned during the time together, she instead took over the Navarro College Cheer program at the age of 22. She even had some athletes older than her during that opening season. Her first competition consisted of driving a 14-passenger van to Downtown Dallas. Flash forward 25 years, and flights to Daytona Beach to compete at Nationals on the regular is quite the contrast. With over 660K Instagram followers, her life is much different than when we first ran a fundraiser for their national championship rings in 2018. However, her mat success has been constant throughout her tenure and this is the focus of our time. Why? Why is she so successful? Why are certain coaches so successful? Most seasons only end with one winner and how do we make sure it's us? There's not a magic formula or answer to the question, but there's many nuggets of gold to find in this week's #eTSChalkTalk, “Cheer Edition.”

He's won numerous coach of the year awards, been featured on ESPN's famed “E-60” documentary series, and currently leads one of the top programs in the state of Washington. But his path to getting here hasn't been typical. Masaki Matusumoto moved from Japan at age 7 after his parents were divorced. It was at a neighbor's house that he first discovered and was enamored with the game of football. He recalls during our time together his first time seeing the game, “I couldn't speak very good English yet, but they said I just kept repeating, ‘football' over and over again.” After a playing career that saw him excel at the high school level and eventually earn an NAIA scholarship to Trinity International University (Chicago, IL), Masaki entered into the coaching world. His impact has been profound to say the least. His fame started to take off after being featured on ESPN while he was coaching at Helen Bernstein HS (Los Angeles, CA). In a powerful gesture to a team of inner city kids who struggled in single parent homes and gang affiliation, he had parents write letters to their kids expressing their love to them. Kids broke down. They realized someone, maybe the most important in their lives, loved them. I've seen the documentary before, but it still impacted me to hear him recall the first time he did it. “There is no excuse now, you know you are loved.” The power of love promoting our best actions is something coach has instilled in all of his programs. Flash forward to taking over a program in Lincoln HS (WA) that was coming of massive success under Former NFL QB, Jon Kitna. Coach offered him and his players to community service after rioting and protesting to help clean local businesses that had been destroyed in recent days. His Twitter profile header currently reads, ”Owe nothing to anyone, except your obligation to love one another.” Indeed, coach. During our time we go into detail on topics surrounding being a minority coach in the football world, how he visits three top programs every summer, and his program's core covenants. The two biggest traits that stood out to me were his self-awareness and communication. A lot of coaches are trying to be something they are not. We see a style of leadership we like or someone “successful” and try to emulate it. But it's not who we are! Coach Matsumoto expressed learning that lesson, and spending the deep work (along with the aid of resources from the Seattle Seahawks' Pete Carroll) on pursuing what his own coaching philosophy would be. During this process, he not only discovered who he was as a coach, but it helped him define and articulate how he would communicate to his players, coaches, parents, and community. If you are a coach in need of guidance, or looing for encouragement in a variety of ways, look no further. Coach Matsumoto is your guy. For more athletic-related content, visit: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/playbook/ If you'd like to find the easiest way to fundraise, contact an eTeamSponsor Rep: https://www.eteamsponsor.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eTeamSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eteamsponsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eteamsponsor/

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Kiyoshi Harris is no stranger to tense situations. On Last Chance U Seasons 3 and 4, there was no shortage of tension and pain to endure. Amidst the controversy and triumphs, was the steady assistant coach. A voice of reason and a trustworthy person.

There's a lot of great high school football around the country but a part that doesn't get as much love nationally is Sacramento. Talk to NorCal locals and it might be the first place they tell you about, even above the Bay Area. The Sac-Joaquin section is home to some of the most diverse, exciting and outstanding football. In this week's #eTSChalkTalk, I got to sit down with the cream of the crop.

In this episode, we sit down with St. Mary's High School (Stockton) Head Football Coach, Tony Franks as we talk about how he is leading his team during these times. He also shares his coaching journey and the coaches who have had a profound impact on his life.

Not many can say they won two games in their first two seasons, and then say they won a state championship at the same school! Kurt Stein and his Oakdale makeover wasn't overnight. He is the first, and only, head coach in the history of the high school. The first two seasons were difficult but the kids showed resiliency, he built a great coaching staff, and the off season lifting program ratcheted up. That, and Kurt developed his "Ozone Offense." Coach details the variations of zone read that he was inspired by Rich Rodriguez and the glory days of West Virginia (shoutout to diehard Mountaineer fan and Maryland rep for eTS, Danny Ferry). Oakdale might not have Steve Slaton and pat White, but they rode the back of Collin Schlee to a 2018 2A Maryland state title. Coach gives us a detailed breakdown of how they did it, including his take on the "Lead Read Zone."

We're thrilled to welcome Marisa Moseley in this episode of “Unlocking Opportunity”. She shares her story on her coaching journey from UCONN to Boston University, and talks about the two influential relationships she has formed that have been key to her success. Those relationships being with ESPN's legendary Stuart Scott and UCONN's women's head coach who is also one of the most decorated coaches in college basketball history. Moseley also shares with us how she uses a holistic approach to teach her girls to use their voice as women and the importance of seeing colored women in powerful positions.

As most good husbands know, your wife is usually right. And in Kurt Hine's case, his wife urging him to join twitter turned out well. You see the former New Hampshire state champion and current Coronado HS (CA) HC has 45,000 followers now. He has built a following with his raw, down to earth short clips addressing issues within the coaching community, football landscape and the world at large. Our podcast drops at a time where our nation is riddled with division and pain. And Kurt is not one to shy away from hard hitting topics and he doesn't in our time together. We discuss the stigma around student athlete mental health, the criticism that comes with his platform, and his call to empower as many people as possible. Every coach says they coach for the right reasons. They say it's about making a difference. They say it's about changing young men's lives. Well, in a time when our country so desperately needs true leaders to rise up and speak hard truths, Coach Kurt Hines delivers. So as Kurt would say, “take it for what it's worth, stay strong.” And check out this week's #eTSChalkTalk.

In this episode we welcome CIF Executive Director, Ron Nocetti. Ron discusses how he is keeping a clear mind and leading the CIF during this time.

Coach Harriott knows best with the countless players that his famed St. Thomas Aquinas has produced that have gone on to the college and professional level (Aquinas has more current NFL players than any other high school in the country!). Among other recruiting tidbits, Coach Harriott shares his philosophy on exaggerated role modeling, keeping poise in the chaos, and what makes Aquinas such a perennial juggernaut.

Josh Niblett leads the most successful high school football program in the state of Alabama. He is the only coach in state history to win 7 (yes, 7!) state championships. Hoover, as a program, has won 11 out of the last 20 title games, and played in 16 of them. It might seem like all is well in this southern paradise. Coach Niblett's energy, and his daily dose of 7 cups of coffee, truly makes you feel like you could do anything. His personality is unshakeable, it appears, and steadfast to his convictions on living and coaching. Tune in to hear more from Coach Niblett!

eTeamSponsor CEO, Sean Connors, sits down with NAIA President, Jim Carr. They discuss the recent updates with the NAIA and their member schools, and how he is leading his organization during this time.

Well, I just got my #HouseCall wristband in the mail from Cedar Hill HS RB coach, Zach Kelley. A simple gesture that explains a lot about the man. You see Coach Kelley doesn't really know me apart from us following each other on twitter and the 30 minute chalk talk episode we recorded. In doing research on coach, I learned a couple things. Relationships and branding is important. Coach has sent out hundreds of bands at no cost to coaches across the country and I can only say it is because relationships and branding matter.

eTeamSponsor CEO, Sean Connors, sits down with ESPN basketball analyst, Sean Farnham to discuss his career, the athletic landscape for sports, and how athletes can turn these “missed moments” into opportunities. Tune in as he gives some great words of wisdom for athletes, coaches, and athletic directors nationwide.

You probably are not a big junior college football fanatic if you are reading this.  Well, you might be given eTeamSponsor's partnership with the NJCAA and the CCCAA.  But most of you are probably not.  However, I would take a bet that many of you watch Netflix at least a few times a week, if not every night. If you are a sports fan, you've most likely seen Last Chance U come across the screen as a trending or recommended show.  I certainly did a few years back and became glued to the drama, heartbreak, and hope that the show offers. East Mississippi HC, Buddy Stephens will tell you he is not perfect.  The show's portrayal at times is so raw and tough to watch and doesn't always cast the multi-national champion coach in the best light. We first met at the 2018 NJCAA National Championship game at Pittsburg State University where the Lions and Coach Stephens went on to win their 5th title in the last 9 years. What I experienced at that week's festivities and witnessed during the game was a coach who was as a raw and as honest as he was on the show.  With no editing rights, the gentle, and tough love was shown for all the audience to see.

Nikki Fargas has had an impressive career both as a player and as a coach. Fargas attended the University of Tennessee under coach Pat Summitt, and held a win lost record of 118-13 during her playing years. In 2008, Nikki was named head coach for UCLA and in just three years, turned them into a national powerhouse. Fargas then went onto coach at LSU in 2011 and has since, become the second-winningest basketball coach in school history, with four 20-win seasons and 148 wins in eight seasons. LSU has also secured six NCAA Tournament appearances and back to back trips to the NCAA Sweet 16. Fargas has also been a shining light in the community and has donated an endless amount of time to help those in need but has also been a strong advocate for breast cancer awareness. In 2010, she joined the Board of Directors for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Nikki and the Lady Tigers have also been prominent in the Baton Rouge Community donating their time to communities in need. In 2013, Fargas was elected to the Women's Coaches Association Board of Directors (WBCA).

John Tyler HC, Ricklan Holmes, is no stranger to speed. The former Oklahoma State and New England Patriot defensive back was a burner back in the day. After deciding to leave the NFL and start his coaching career in the mid 2000's, he knew speed was going to be a big part of his philosophy. "Size and height, I can't do anything about that, but we can be the fastest team on the field and the strongest team on the field. Every skill position player at John Tyler HS has to run track. Our philosophy, we are going to be fast, we are going to be strong, we might not be the biggest.” When he was named HC of his alma mater in 2012, he knew his program needed something else, SWAG. Coining the Lions, “the Oregon of high school football,” Holmes' bold statements and bold uniform styles go hand in hand. Drawing inspiration from former NFL great Deion Sanders (and eTS client at Dallas-based Trinity Christian HS), “if you look good, you feel good, if you feel good, you play good.”

The CIF SS Commissioner, Rob Wigod joins us to discuss the current climate and how he is leading the CIF SS during this time. He also has a message to all the seniors affected by this pandemic. The CIF SS is the largest section of the California Interscholastic Athletic Council with 569 schools and 82 leagues.

UC Davis Asst. HC/OC joins the eTS coaching staff to discuss the pillars of his offense and breaks down the sluggo seam pass concept in eTeamSponsor's first-ever chalk talk episode.  Coach Plough takes you on his coaching journey and how he ended up back at UC Davis after a playing career as a QB and beginning his coaching career as an assistant.

The recent events of COVID-19 have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors, coaches, and the student-athletes affected during this difficult time. In episode 9 De La Salle High School Director of Development, Karla Wiese and Serra High School Director of Advancement, Mike Fadelli joins us to discuss the effects COVID-19 has had on their school, tuition refunds, event planning, and their most loyal donors.

The recent events of COVID-19 have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors, coaches, and the student-athletes affected during this difficult time. For episode 8 of the Budget Cuts podcast, we've changed things up a bit and have invited two special guests. Mike Garrity, a teacher at Servite High School in Anaheim, CA, and his son AJ Garrity who is currently a sophomore at Santiago Canyon College in Orange, CA. Both have experienced and went through the effects COVID-19 has had on their individual careers. The Santiago Canyon basketball team had their season cut short and were one of the top-seeded teams in Southern California to win the state title. From their season ending abruptly, to their state tournament getting cancelled, Aj discusses how their team is moving forward during this pandemic.

The recent events of COVID-19 have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors, coaches, and the student-athletes affected during this difficult time. In episode 7 of the Budget Cuts podcast we invite the College of San Mateo athletic director, Andreas Wolf to speak on how COVID-19 has impacted his athletic department and how he and his coaches are leveraging technology to stay connected with their student-athletes.

The recent events of COVID-19 have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors, coaches, and the student-athletes affected during this difficult time. In this episode, Matt Franzen discusses how COVID-19 has affected his entire athletic department and how his coaches and student-athletes are adapting to these unprecedented waters.

The recent events of COVID-19 have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors, coaches, and the student-athletes affected during this difficult time. During this episode of Budget Cuts, we sit down with Liberty High School's Head Football Coach, Ryan Partridge. Partridge led the Lions to their first CIF Division 1-A State Championship and also received numerous awards including NorCal Football Coach of The Year, and 49ers Charlie Wedemeyer Memorial Coach of the Week. Tune in as we discuss the affects COVID-19 has had on sports and what he's doing to overcome this adverse question to prepare his team for fall season.

The events of the past week have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors, coaches, and the student-athletes affected during this difficult time. In this episode of the Budget Cuts podcast, Sean Connors, CEO of eTeamSponsor sits down with the NJCAA President/CEO, Chris Parker to discuss the top issues they are dealing with and what steps they are doing to navigate these unprecedented waters.

The events of the past week have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors, coaches, and the student-athletes affected during this difficult time. In episode 3 of the Budget Cuts podcast Sean Connors, CEO of eTeamSponsor sits down with Saddleback College (CA) Athletic Director, Randy Totorp and their Dean of Athletics, Dan Clauss. Tune in as they discuss the affects COVID-19 has had on their athletic department and what they are doing to navigate it all.

The events of the past week have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors, coaches, and the student-athletes affected during this difficult time. In episode 2 of the Budget Cuts podcast Sean Connors, CEO of eTeamSponsor sits down with NWAC Executive Director, Marco Azurdia and Clackamas CC (OR) athletic director, Jim Martineau. They discuss the affects COVID-19 has had on the athletic landscape, particularly NWAC schools and what coaches are doing to navigate the recruiting process.

The events of the past week have created a lot of uncertainly for the sports world. For the leaders of these young men and women, we want you to know we are here for you. We aim to be a source of support for athletic directors during this difficult time. During this episode of Budget Cuts we sit down with eTeamSponsor CEO, Sean Connors, Former Saint Mary's College Associate Athletic Director (CA), Steve Jacoby and Former Clark College Athletic Director (WA), Chris Jacob. Both are members of eTeamSponsor, Steve is our Co-Founder and VP of Partnerships and Chris is our FL & GA Regional rep. They discuss the affects COVID-19 has had on schools/teams, and as former AD's themselves, how they would respond during this time as an AD.

In this weeks episode of Budget Cuts, our CEO Sean Connors sits down with Coach Heath Pulver from Eastern Washington University. Coming off the FCS national championship, Coach Pulver talks about his journey to coaching at Eastern Washington University and what keeps him coming back to the field everyday. Tune in to learn more about Heath Pulver.