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The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader Tom Ryan is the head wrestling coach at Ohio State University. In college, he wrestled for perhaps the greatest wrestling coach of all time, Dan Gable, at Iowa, where he was a two-time Big Ten champion and a two-time NCAA All-American. As a coach at Ohio State, he's won numerous national coach of the year honors, has coached more than 75 All-Americans, and led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2015. We filmed this in his office in Columbus, OH, after spending the morning watching some of his championship wrestlers practice. It was one of the coolest days I've had in a long time. Notes: “My first workout after driving from Syracuse to Iowa was a soul-cleanser. I collapsed in my car outside the arena. I couldn't stop crying.” "It was a line in the sand moment for me. Where are you going or staying? Because I could have turned around, I could have went right back. But it was this sense of knowing that you were in the right place." It's amazing that Tom decided to leave Syracuse with no guarantee of even making the team at Iowa, let alone a scholarship. He shows up on day 1, and Coach Gable didn't even know who he was! Crazy. And then he goes on to earn his spot and become an All-American. Competitive Spirit from Early Age: "There's certainly an element of competitive spirit... even in second grade, we were on the playground... if you lose, you're fighting somebody. You just wanna win, you wanna win everything you do." Why go to Iowa? The Will to Be Great – "I wanted to be elite at something. And by trial and error, it was almost trial and error... I wasn't gonna end my career with not knowing how high I could climb." Key Learnings from Dan Gable: Emotional Control – "He wasn't a yeller. He wasn't a screamer... The reason why he didn't need to yell was his competence." Focus on Situation, Not Person – "It was never personal... He would focus on the situation and not you as a person. You never felt attacked. It was just bluntly, your single leg needs improvement." Balance of Freedom and Accountability – "Too much freedom. Not good... You can drive someone crazy with discipline and rituals and rules... It's just this happy medium." One of the most emotional moments in my 10+ years of recording this podcast, Tom shared the story of the day his 5-year-old son, Teague, had a heart attack and tragically passed away. The room went silent. And Tom went deep into the impact that it has had on him and his family. This is something I cannot imagine happening. I am grateful that Tom was willing to share and be so vulnerable. I love Tom Ryan, and I am lucky to have been in Columbus with him. The interview with Ohio State: "I wasn't their first choice... But ultimately, I was a leader that had learned. I learned under the best." He prepared extensively, attacked his weaknesses proactively, and wasn't afraid to discuss his faith. Chosen vs. Unchosen Suffering – The concept of "chosen suffering" came after experiencing unchosen suffering (losing Teague). "Wrestling has never brought me to my knees... I never got there in wrestling... but when I lost Teague in 2004, that I referred to as unchosen suffering." Chosen Suffering = Deep Love – "Chosen suffering is a fancy word for love because you will suffer the most for the things you love the most." The willingness to endure difficulty stems from profound love for what you're pursuing. Traits of Elite Performers: Ungodly Effort – "In all studies ever performed on elite behavior... one is an ungodly effort. And I think effort stems from... effort over time is a byproduct of deep love." High Capacity to Learn – Elite athletes have exceptional skill development abilities Living in Truth – "The capacity to live in truth. To really be honest with yourself and be okay with it... really strong self-assessment." Daily Discipline – "The discipline to do it daily... to work on your shortcomings and really be good enough to look in the mirror and say, I love you, but you got some problems." Being Coachable – "Most people wanna be coached until they're getting coached." Great performers actively seek feedback, while good ones want to be left alone. Three-Pronged Leadership Philosophy: Example – Walk the walk and display the behaviors you want to see Truth in Love – "Too much truth can demoralize someone... too much love, you're patronizing me. Stop it. Gimme the truth." Embracing Pain and Suffering – "We're gonna make decisions that weren't right... and we're gonna accept them and we're gonna grow from them." The 3 Success Pillars: Your Mind - Internal you. Where your thoughts originate. Your Relationships - Who you allow to influence your decisions. Your Environment - The setting that will build you or break you. The world doesn't care what we're after, nor does it care about our principles. It doesn't care about you or me, nor will it change for us. It doesn't owe us anything. The world is heading in a direction, spinning on its axis, and there's little we can do to change that. What we can change, however, is what we do. We can control our direction. We must continuously develop our core and worldview to help us navigate the temptations of the world. What happened on the morning of April 23, 2024? Coach Ryan had been on his way to OSU for an early morning workout with colleagues when his SUV, traveling at about 65 miles per hour, struck the semitrailer. Physical Trauma vs. Emotional Trauma – "When we lost Teague, I was healthy, I was physically healthy, I was mentally healthy... when I hit this tractor trailer at full speed... the physical trauma that occurred was surreal. And I wasn't ready." "I went into a terrible depression... I was sad when I lost my son, but I wasn't depressed... But in this, I was suicidal for a little bit." Coach Ryan openly shared his mental health struggles with family and got help. The #1 indicator of sustained success is emotional control. Two-word mantra — keep working. Physical Suffering as Mental Training – "Every single time I bike, there comes a moment in the bike ride where I realize I'm a sissy... there's a humbling, there's humility piece that you get from suffering." Choose the Hard Thing  - "I can always come up with an excuse why I'm not gonna do squats... And then I have to pause and say, dude. Get under the bar... getting under the bar... builds confidence for everything else in life." (that was from me) Discipline as a Superpower – "Discipline is a superpower. It's available to everybody." The transferable skill of choosing difficulty when you don't want to.  

Co-hosting with Will Peña of Tucson Pack & Ship, our first guest is Kevin Kinghorn of Kinghorn Law. We will be talking about integrated estate planning and investing. Our second guest is Coach Fred Harvey from University of Arizona Track and Cross Country. Coach Harvey just announced his retirement after spending 38 years with the University of Arizona. Coach Harvey has coached 160 All-Americans, 11 national champions and 14 Olympians!

In this week's coaching conversation, CIA Bella Vista College Prep Brandon Rosenthal joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on career management and high school coaching.Rosenthal brings a wealth of experience to his coaching career, encompassing six years of professional experience, nine years at the collegiate level, and one year in high school. In his inaugural year as head coach at CIA Bella Vista College Prep, Rosenthal revitalized the basketball program, transforming it into a championship contender, and was named the 2024-25 EYBL Scholastic Coach of the Year. Bella Vista College Prep competes in the EYBL Scholastic Conference, widely recognized as one of the most competitive leagues in high school basketball. Prior to Rosenthal's arrival, the program had struggled, holding a one-and-eleven conference record. Under his leadership, the team achieved a remarkable turnaround, finishing with a nine-and-two record in conference play. This success earned them the title of regular season co-champions and an invitation to Chipotle Nationals in his debut season, spanning from 2024 to 2025.During the 2024-25 season, CIA Bella Vista College Prep achieved a twenty-and-four overall regular season record. The team reached rankings as high as number two by MaxPreps, number four by Slam, and number five by ESPN. Notably, the team secured the most top ten wins and the most top twenty-five wins of any team in the nation, and played what was considered the toughest schedule in the country. The program received an invitation to the 2025 Chipotle Nationals. Additionally, the team became the first from Arizona in forty-two years to win the Beach Ball Classic. Rosenthal also oversees an academy of seventy boys and girls, which has produced two All-Americans.Brandon Rosenthal's extensive assistant coaching experience includes roles at various levels. He served as an Assistant Coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors (2023-2024), where he contributed to the team's G-League Franchise of the Year title, Winter Showcase Semi-Finals appearance, and G-League Playoffs Quarter-Finals appearance, while also seeing five players called up to the NBA. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Coach, Director of Scouting & Player Development at Arizona State University (2019-2023), supporting the team in various capacities and contributing to a 2023 NCAA Tournament appearance. His experience also includes positions as Video/Player Development Coordinator for the Phoenix Suns (2017-2019), Assistant Coach for the Northern Arizona Suns (2016-2017), Video Assistant for the Houston Rockets (2015-2016), and Interim Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations at Santa Clara University (2012-2015), where he was part of the 2013 CBI National Championship team.

In Episode 360 of Airey Bros Radio, we're going belly-to-belly with one of the top minds in NCAA Division III wrestling: Coach Joe Galante of The College of New Jersey. A South Jersey native and TCNJ alum, Coach Galante has built a powerhouse rooted in culture, consistency, and care.We dig deep into his origin story, the evolution of TCNJ Wrestling, and what makes the Lions stand out in the D3 landscape. From developing All-Americans and high-character humans to incorporating yoga, mindset, and nutrition coaching—Coach Galante shares what it takes to build a championship program on and off the mat.We also talk about transfers, alumni legacy, academic standards, wrestling camps, CrossFit integration, and why a strong culture wins championships.Whether you're a coach, recruit, parent, or diehard fan of New Jersey wrestling, this one is loaded with actionable insights, heartfelt moments, and even a few laughs. Don't miss it!⏱️ Show Notes & Topics Covered:0:00 – Intro: Why TCNJ, New Jersey roots & building pipelines1:40 – Coach Galante's wrestling/coaching origin story6:50 – The role of TCNJ camps in recruiting & community12:00 – From Ocean City PE closet to college head coach17:15 – Transfers, D1 bounce-backs & building a complete lineup21:30 – Team culture: bonding, service, & communication24:40 – Scholar All-Americans & academic structure at TCNJ28:50 – Yoga, mindset, nutrition & longevity in college wrestling36:00 – Spotting diamonds in the rough during recruiting43:00 – How to balance performance goals vs. outcomes50:10 – Delegating as head coach & coaching staff structure55:20 – Offseason prep & who's coming back in 20251:00:50 – Emotional highs at Nationals & Saturday mindset1:07:10 – Growing up with a coach dad & wrestling family1:14:30 – CrossFit, cold dips, bone broth & staying dialed1:19:40 – Guilty pleasures, family life, and building legacyFollow the Lions@tcnj_wrestlingNow available on Spotify, Apple & YouTube

05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Williston State College and is joined by Allison Kunze and Rex Sterling. They are Williston basketball players that were named All Americans and are graduating this year. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Walton is the legendary head coach of Florida Gators softball, where he has led the program to two NCAA National Championships (2014, 2015). A member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Walton has amassed over 1,000 career victories while producing 42 All-Americans and maintaining one of the highest graduation rates in collegiate athletics. His teams have captured 9 SEC regular season championships and 6 SEC tournament titles, establishing Florida as a perennial powerhouse while maintaining his reputation as one of the most respected culture-builders in all of college sports.Topics-The key championship mindset shift -Effective parent-coach relationships-Building athletes who can “adult”-Adapting to modern coaching challenges-How to coaching beyond the scoreboardDownload my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com

THE KELLY FILE:Michael Kelly is the vice president for athletics at the University of South Florida, leading a transformative vision for USF Athletics that focuses on enhancing the student-athlete experience, fostering community engagement, and developing elite athletic facilities.Since joining USF in 2018, Kelly has nearly doubled the department's budget to $100 million and secured more than $100 million in philanthropic gifts. He has overseen major facility projects, including plans for the new $340 million on-campus stadium and training center set to open in 2027, the $22 million Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility, and a $3 million football locker room renovation.Under his leadership, USF Athletics has expanded to 21 varsity sports with the addition of women's lacrosse and beach volleyball. During Kelly's tenure, the Bulls have captured 20 American Athletic Conference team championships, two divisional titles, two NCAA championships, eight cheer national championships, and one cheer World Cup, while 27 student-athletes have been named All-Americans. USF student-athletes have excelled academically, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher for 20 consecutive semesters.Kelly has prioritized student-athlete well-being by enhancing the nutrition program, adding multiple fueling stations and free breakfasts, and doubling the sports psychology program to support mental health. He established USF's NIL Strategy Unit to provide resources for student-athletes to maximize their opportunities and remain competitive at the highest levels. He also launched the Bulls+ Awards (Alston Awards) to reward academic achievement and founded the Stampede for Women initiative to empower female student-athletes. Additionally, he led USF's membership in the Green Sports Alliance to advance sustainability across athletic facilities.To increase USF's visibility, Kelly directed the construction of a $2 million broadcast facility. This facility enables the live streaming of more than 160 events annually on ESPN+, the most in the American Athletic Conference. The facility also serves as an educational resource for USF students and reflects Kelly's commitment to innovation, excellence, and equity in college athletics. Before returning to USF, Kelly served as the chief operating officer of the College Football Playoff, held leadership roles with the Atlantic Coast Conference, and directed Super Bowl host committees in Jacksonville, Tampa, and South Florida. Earlier in his career, Kelly served as USF's associate athletic director for development and external relations, as director of athletic operations and facilities at Wake Forest University, and as executive director of the 1999 Men's Basketball Final Four Organizing Committee, held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. In addition to his role at USF, Kelly serves in numerous NCAA leadership capacities, including the Division I Council and Sports Oversight Committee.A founding board member of the Collegiate Event and Facilities Management Association, he also serves on the Board of Trustees for St. John's College High School in Washington, D.C.; the President's Board of Advisors at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens; the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission; and the Executive Committee of the Gasparilla Bowl.CHECK OUT - GOSFBULLS.COM FOLLOW ME: X - JWMediaDCIG - jimwilliams200COLUMNS https://athlonsports.com/author/jim-williams PODCAST Podcast Stream On with Jim Williams On Apple, Spotify, iHeartradio, TuneIn, Spreaker, or wherever you get your podcasts.If you are a cord cutter, you need to check out Sling TV. You want sports? Sling has it. How about news and entertainment?Once again, it's Sling.Check out Sling TV. www.sling.com Need a computer? We highly recommend you check out our friends at AAAPC in the link below. https://www.ebay.com/itm/335762770305Tell them you heard about them at Stream On with Jim Williams.Follow my social media X - JWMediaDC IG - jimwiliams200

The idea of "due process" as a privilege or an option, given to some but denied others, has become a cornerstone of the policies of the second Donald Trump administration - and the right-wing disinformation machine appears all too willing to go along. What is due process, and what risks do each of us assume for ourselves in standing by as it's taken away from others, for any reason? We're fortunate to have two respected North Texas attorneys, Louis Bedford and Jason Smith, on the Progress Institute board, and are proud to share with you their perspectives and warnings about the recent attempts by MAGA to erode this fundamental aspect of American freedom and justice, and why it's imperative that ALL Americans fight back.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can help support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

On today's show Torres talks Arkansas wild weekend, as a loaded team comes together - is it the SEC's best?! Plus, Denzel Aberdeen to Kentucky, Ian Jackson to St. John's and PJ Haggerty's insane NIL asking price. Finally, UConn's dominoes are beginning to fall - where a five-star is out the door and veteran Alex Karaban could be next Did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Arkansas' big week. With several key players announcing their return, portal pieces + two McDonald's All-Americans, did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team? Kentucky locks in its last piece (24:00): From there, Torres talks Kentucky's potential final addition in guard Denzel Aberdeen. What will he bring after helping Florida win a national title last season?! A portal player's crazy demands, Pitino adds another + UConn's puzzle pieces come together (38:00): Finally, we wrap the show talking about the other big news of the weekend. Portal star PJ Haggerty has made some INSANE demands - what school is most likely to meet them?! Rick Pitino adds maybe his biggest recruit yet (51:00) + UConn's roster is coming together. Did we get an unofficial answer to if star Alex Karaban is coming back next season (1:01:)? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Smith, Host of "The Drive" on Fanrun Radio, joins to play Believe IT/DON'T regarding Nate Ament. Rick Barnes has a list of All-Americans and NBA Prospects, can he add another to the list? Thanks to Russell for Joining! Catch him on "The Drive" from 3-6pm est. or even in podcast form. You can find the guys here: Sam: @_beard11 on X Bob: @TheHoundBB on X Don't forget to check out @fanrunsports on Instagram! or 'Fanrun TV' on Youtube. Might as well check out our Tik Tok, "Fanrun Radio" Lots of great writing over at www.fanrunradio.com

During this shortened version of Chuck & Chernoff, Chernoff and Heath (in for Chuck), talk about Spencer Strider's return, the Braves struggles at the plate and losing to the Blue Jays, the Falcons NFL Draft strategy and how Georgia doesn't how any early preseason All-Americans besides the Punter Brett Thorson before they were joined by ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Zach Daniel, Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track Coach at West Texas A&M. From his journey as a student-athlete to leading one of the nation's top NCAA Division II programs, Coach Daniel opens up about athlete development, strength training for distance runners, international recruiting, and how West Texas is quietly becoming a powerhouse in the Lone Star Conference.We dive into the challenges of coaching through weather extremes, the importance of athlete relationships, and how a small-town Texas school is producing All-Americans year after year. If you're a student-athlete, coach, or parent exploring college running opportunities, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Today we welcome Conrad Ray, the longtime director of golffor Stanford and former teammate of Tiger Woods, to the podcast. Over his 21 hall of fame years at Stanford, he has coached his teams to five Pac-12 championships, 15 national championship appearances, six top-10 finishes, and two titles. He's coached 31 All-Americans, 11 of which have been first-team All-Americans, and is a two time Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award winner. It's safe to say his resumé speaks for itself. There is a plethora of history in this episode, and I hope you enjoy listening to one of the greatest of all time. Thank you forjoining the podcast Coach Ray! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcastAssociated social media accounts:Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGrawBaylor Men's Golf - @BaylorMGolfProduced and Edited by Will GreeneMusic: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message

This week on Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with one of the most accomplished coaches in NCAA Division II history—Coach Jerry Baltes of Grand Valley State University. With 16 national titles, 78 individual champions, and over 1,600 All-Americans, Coach Baltes has built a powerhouse program while keeping his focus on developing great humans first. We dive deep into his coaching philosophy, the secrets behind Grand Valley's success, the importance of culture and character in recruiting, and what it means to build something that lasts.Whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent, this conversation offers timeless lessons on leadership, work ethic, and building programs rooted in purpose.

Send us a text  Coach Cappos is the owner of Thower X, Prior to that he accumulated over 25 years of collegiate coaching experience. Cappos has had more than 100 athletes qualify for the NCAA Championships, coached more than 50 athletes to conference championships and All-America honors in the shot put, discus, javelin, hammer, weight throw, long jump, high jump, heptathlon and decathlon. Coach Cappos spent 7 years as the Assistant Throws Coach at the University of Nebraska, He spent 18 seasons as an assistant coach and director of field events at the University of Iowa where, his athletes rewrote the records in Iowa City, including eight of the top-10 all-time shot-putters, nine of the top-10 all-time discus throwers and all 10 of the top javelin, hammer and weight throwers in Hawkeye history. Before coaching at Iowa, Cappos was an assistant coach at Western Michigan University. He trained seven All-Americans during his tenure, and Western Michigan winning the MAC and CCC team titles both seasons. Cappos started his coaching career at West Salem High School in Wisconsin. Coach Cappos is one of a handful of USATF Level III certified coaches in the throwing events, he is a USATF Level II certified coach in the jumps and a certified instructor for USATF. Cappos coached with Team USA at the 2011 Pan American Junior Championships, leading athletes to 10 gold medals. Coach Cappos earned Regional Throws Coach of Year from USTFCCCA in 2007. Cappos was a professional track and field athlete while teaching and coaching. He competed at the Pan American Games, World University Games and the Commonwealth Games for Canada. During his athletic career at Indiana University, Cappos won the Big Ten Championship in the shot put in 1990 and 1991 and was a three-time All-American. He earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a minor in social science.https://www.instagram.com/scottcappos?igsh=MXVtZzZoMHMxdXp3cg==https://www.instagram.com/throwerx_?igsh=YW05bWM0OG0yYW55https://www.throwerx.com/ https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

#205: Anne Walker is the Stanford University Women's Golf Head Coach. She has established herself as one of the premier college coaches in the country. In addition to leading the Cardinal to its first three NCAA titles in school history (2015, 2022, 2024), Walker has mentored some of the most recognizable names in the sport.Stanford has enjoyed unprecedented team and individual success under Walker. The Cardinal has qualified for NCAA Championships in all 11 possible seasons during Walker's tenure, including seven appearances in the national semifinals, while earning the distinction of being the only program in the country to reach the NCAA match play quarterfinal stage in all nine seasons of the current format.A three-time WGCA National Coach of the Year (2015, 2022, 2024) and four-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year (2015, 2021-22, 2024), Walker has mentored the likes of Rachel Heck, Andrea Lee, Mariah Stackhouse, and many others, a heralded group that has combined to win three NCAA individual titles, three ANNIKA Award honors, three WCGA Golfer of the Year Award nods and five Pac-12 Golfer of the Year Award accolades.Under Walker's guidance, Stanford has captured 44 full-field victories and has produced 33 All-Americans. Stanford has had at least one first-team All-American in all 12 seasons with Walker at the helm.Anne shares her story of growing up in Scotland, playing golf at Cal, getting into coaching, leadership, character, sustained excellence, focus, and much more. Enjoy the show! 

Send us a textWe break down the upcoming 2025 Women's McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Game taking place April 1st at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This showcase of elite talent features future college stars heading to powerhouse programs like South Carolina, Tennessee, LSU, and others.• South Carolina and Tennessee lead with three McDonald's All-Americans each• LSU's trio of top recruits includes Zakiya Johnson (#13) and Grace Knox (#6), though Divine Barrage (#12) surprisingly missed selection• Texas-bound Aaliyah Crump (#5) draws comparisons to WNBA stars Kayla McBride and Marina Mabry• South Carolina's Agete McKeer (#4) shows DeJuanna Bonner-like qualities with her lanky frame and developing jumper• USC's Jasmine Davidson (#3) displays Shaun Livingston-like skills with excellent mid-range game and defensive mobility• UCLA's 6'4" Sianna Betts (#2) demonstrates post skills that could translate immediately to college• Oklahoma-bound Aaliyah Chavez (#1) stands out for her star quality and unmistakable confidence• Duke recruit Emily Skinner (#7) enters a favorable situation as a 6-foot point guardMake sure you tune in to the game on April 1st at 6:30 pm Eastern on ESPN2! Like, subscribe, comment, and tell anyone who's anyone about the show.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Bob Williams is the head coach of Fork Union Military Academy's postgraduate boys' basketball program. Under Williams' leadership, Fork Union has achieved an impressive 102-44 record over four seasons. Williams brought 24 years of collegiate head coaching experience to Fork Union, including a successful tenure at West Virginia University Tech from 2002 to 2019. At WVU Tech, he led the Golden Bears to the NAIA National Tournament in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Williams' accomplishments at WVU Tech include being named "Coach of the Year" three times, recording his 403rd career win, producing 14 All-Americans, and securing three conference championships.Prior to WVU Tech, Williams was the head coach at Glenville State College from 1997-2002 and the head coach at Jefferson Community College (NY) from 1995-1997. Williams has also served as the associate head coach at Jefferson, an assistant coach at NCAA Division III Potsdam State (NY), and the head coach at Indian River High School (NY). His coaching journey began as a student-assistant coach at Ithaca College (NY).On this episode Mike talks with Bob Williams about his extensive coaching career, which spans over two decades and includes significant achievements at various institutions, notably West Virginia Tech and Glenville State. We delve into his coaching philosophy, with particular emphasis on player development and the importance of cultivating a team-oriented atmosphere. Additionally, the conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of coaching in today's rapidly evolving basketball landscape, particularly in relation to recruiting and player placement. Through Williams' insights, we gain a profound understanding of the dynamics of coaching at the preparatory level and the pivotal role it plays in shaping young athletes' futures.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Grab your notebook and pen before you listen to this episode with Bob Williams, head coach of Fork Union Military Academy's postgraduate boys' basketball program.Website – https://athletics.forkunion.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail – williamsr@fuma.orgTwitter/X - @CoachBobWillVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.GameChangerIntroducing GameChanger, a free app that provides you with data to make strategic coaching decisions and to deliver memorable moments to...

The left is melting down over so-called tax cuts for millionaires—but here's the truth: ALL Americans who pay income tax are getting relief. Pags exposes the spin, and economist Vance Ginn joins to break down exactly how these cuts work, why they're good for the economy, and how Trump is rooting out fraud to return YOUR money. Ginn delivers the facts the media won't—don't miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's solo episode, I break down 10 essential keys to building a well-rounded athletic performance program. These programming elements are often overlooked or omitted in favor of a more "machine-based" training approach. I'll cover both the specifics of sets, reps, and training structures, as well as key principles that enhance stimulation, learning, engagement, and focus—crucial components for an athlete's overall experience. By refining both stimulation and the athlete's attentional "spotlight," we can create training that feels more dynamic, engaging, and effective. The keys to a more complete program, are as follows: Embrace Constraints and Limitations Study Physical Education (Instead of only “Sport Science”) Integrate Rhythm and Music Work Polarities and Waves Use Complexes Embrace Uncertainty Understand the Performer Environment Relationship Test and Use Leaderboards Use Risk Train Yourself Today's episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr's Gym Studio and the LILA Exogen Wearable Resistance Training Sleeves. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage at https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/ Timestamps 2:00- Embrace Constraints and Limitations 7:45- Study PE (Movement and learning-driven vs. output and data-driven) 13:30- Incorporate Rhythm and Music into Training 18:00- Work Polarities/Waves (Jay S) 28:00- Use Complexes 39:30- Embrace Uncertainty 44:30- Performer environment relationship 50:00- Test and Use Leaderboards 56:30- Use Risk 1:02:30- Train Yourself About Joel Smith Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports and is a sports performance and track coach in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joel hosts the Just Fly Performance Podcast and has authored several books and coaches in both the high school and private sectors. Joel was a strength coach for 8 years at UC Berkeley, working with the Swim teams and post-graduate professional swimmers, as well as tennis, water polo, and track and field. A track coach of 17 years, Joel coached for the Diablo Valley Track and Field Club for 7 years and also has 6 years of experience coaching on the collegiate level, working at Wilmington College, and the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse. He is currently coaching high jump at Milford High School. Joel has coached 4 national champions, multiple All-Americans, and NCAA record holders in track and field. In the realm of strength and conditioning, his programs have assisted 5 athletes to Olympic berths that produced 9 medals and a world record performance at Rio in 2016.

Florida State football returned to the practice field for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday, kicking off spring camp and the process of acclimating the team — which includes 32 newcomers — to a new offensive and defensive scheme. “I thought the guys really did a nice job of understanding the structure of what we want practice to look like,” head coach Mike Norvell said. “Great speed, energy, being able to move around from place to place. “I thought the coaches did a good job preparing the players and what to expect. And obviously new installation. We've tried to maximize the walk-through time, the meeting time that we've had leading up to this. And I thought the guys did a good job for that to translate out to the field.” With practice closed to the media, the program has opted to share clips from the day with the media: 2025 FSU football spring notes - Florida State enters spring practice with 32 newcomers, including 19 transfers and 13 true freshmen.- Of the 19 transfers, 16 come from Division I programs.- Included in the transfer group is quarterback Tommy Castellanos, wide receivers Duce Robinson and Squirrel White, and linebackers Elijah Herring, Stefon Thompson, and Caleb LaVallee.- Four transfer offensive linemen — Gunnar Hansen from Vanderbilt, Adrian Medley from UCF, Luke Petitbon from Wake Forest, and Micah Pettus from Ole Miss — have combined to play in 131 career games with 105 starts.- In total, FSU added 15 newcomers on the offensive and defensive lines.- Florida State's 16 Division I transfers have appeared in 489 games with 244 starts prior to their time at FSU, bringing:— 297 completions for 3,689 yards and 33 passing touchdowns— 1,438 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns— 249 receptions for 3,361 yards and 20 receiving touchdowns— 573 tackles, 69.5 tackles for loss for 345 yards— 39.0 sacks for 269 yards— 13 pass breakups, three interceptions, nine forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries— 11 punt returns for 155 yards to Tallahassee- FSU's transfer class was ranked 5th nationally and 1st in the ACC by 247Sports.- 247Sports ranked Florida State's overall class (signees and transfers) 2nd in the conference.- Florida State hired six new assistant coaches this offseason, including offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn and defensive coordinator Tony White, along with new position coaches: OL coach Herb Hand, passing game coordinator and WR coach Tim Harris Jr., DL coach Terrance Knighton, and safeties coach Evan Cooper.- Malzahn (head coach) and Hand (OL) were both at UCF from 2021-24 and produced a top-10 rushing offense and top-20 total offense each of their last three years together; UCF had the nation's 3rd-highest cumulative rushing total from 2021-24 behind only Air Force and Army.- Malzahn's offenses have averaged 447.7 yards per game in his 19 seasons as an offensive coordinator or head coach.- White has produced a top-25 defense each of the last four seasons at two different programs (Syracuse and Nebraska); in the last two seasons (24 games), his defense held opponents to 20 points or fewer 15 times.- His 2024 defense was the first in the country since 2021 to not allow a rushing touchdown at home.- At Tulsa in 2007 — the first year Mike Norvell, Malzahn, and Hand were on the same coaching staff — they produced the only season in NCAA history with a 5,000-yard passer, three 1,000-yard receivers, and a 1,000-yard rusher.- Norvell has coached 114 all-conference players and 14 All-Americans and ranks 4th among active head coaches with four conference championship game appearances.- Castellanos, who spent his freshman season at UCF under Malzahn, comes to Florida State after accounting for 4,921 yards of total offense in 21 games played during the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Boston College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida State football returned to the practice field for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday, kicking off spring camp and the process of acclimating the team — which includes 32 newcomers — to a new offensive and defensive scheme. “I thought the guys really did a nice job of understanding the structure of what we want practice to look like,” head coach Mike Norvell said. “Great speed, energy, being able to move around from place to place. “I thought the coaches did a good job preparing the players and what to expect. And obviously new installation. We've tried to maximize the walk-through time, the meeting time that we've had leading up to this. And I thought the guys did a good job for that to translate out to the field.” With practice closed to the media, the program has opted to share clips from the day with the media: 2025 FSU football spring notes - Florida State enters spring practice with 32 newcomers, including 19 transfers and 13 true freshmen.- Of the 19 transfers, 16 come from Division I programs.- Included in the transfer group is quarterback Tommy Castellanos, wide receivers Duce Robinson and Squirrel White, and linebackers Elijah Herring, Stefon Thompson, and Caleb LaVallee.- Four transfer offensive linemen — Gunnar Hansen from Vanderbilt, Adrian Medley from UCF, Luke Petitbon from Wake Forest, and Micah Pettus from Ole Miss — have combined to play in 131 career games with 105 starts.- In total, FSU added 15 newcomers on the offensive and defensive lines.- Florida State's 16 Division I transfers have appeared in 489 games with 244 starts prior to their time at FSU, bringing:— 297 completions for 3,689 yards and 33 passing touchdowns— 1,438 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns— 249 receptions for 3,361 yards and 20 receiving touchdowns— 573 tackles, 69.5 tackles for loss for 345 yards— 39.0 sacks for 269 yards— 13 pass breakups, three interceptions, nine forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries— 11 punt returns for 155 yards to Tallahassee- FSU's transfer class was ranked 5th nationally and 1st in the ACC by 247Sports.- 247Sports ranked Florida State's overall class (signees and transfers) 2nd in the conference.- Florida State hired six new assistant coaches this offseason, including offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn and defensive coordinator Tony White, along with new position coaches: OL coach Herb Hand, passing game coordinator and WR coach Tim Harris Jr., DL coach Terrance Knighton, and safeties coach Evan Cooper.- Malzahn (head coach) and Hand (OL) were both at UCF from 2021-24 and produced a top-10 rushing offense and top-20 total offense each of their last three years together; UCF had the nation's 3rd-highest cumulative rushing total from 2021-24 behind only Air Force and Army.- Malzahn's offenses have averaged 447.7 yards per game in his 19 seasons as an offensive coordinator or head coach.- White has produced a top-25 defense each of the last four seasons at two different programs (Syracuse and Nebraska); in the last two seasons (24 games), his defense held opponents to 20 points or fewer 15 times.- His 2024 defense was the first in the country since 2021 to not allow a rushing touchdown at home.- At Tulsa in 2007 — the first year Mike Norvell, Malzahn, and Hand were on the same coaching staff — they produced the only season in NCAA history with a 5,000-yard passer, three 1,000-yard receivers, and a 1,000-yard rusher.- Norvell has coached 114 all-conference players and 14 All-Americans and ranks 4th among active head coaches with four conference championship game appearances.- Castellanos, who spent his freshman season at UCF under Malzahn, comes to Florida State after accounting for 4,921 yards of total offense in 21 games played during the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Boston College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Bluestone High, a rural school of around 500 students in Mecklenburg County Va, send so many All-Americans and NBA and MLB veterans to Longwood College (Va.) (now Longwood University)?  Doug Toombs, All-American Baseball player, and Steve Crute, College Division All-State Golfer, share their experiences and insight.     From Jerome Kersey to Frankie Watson, Doug and Steve discuss the Bluestone to Longwood pipeline.  Quotes from Carmille Barnette '91, All-American Basketball; Michael Tucker, Longwood All-American Baseball, 12-year MLB veteran; Glenn Bugg '84, Longwood Golf Team MVP, and Sheri Nunn-States, Longwood '83 are sprinkled in the interview.   

Here's my new idea for an episode. Welcome to it. I want to talk about a major theme running through the last few episodes of Relentless Health Value. And this theme is, heads up, going to continue through a few upcoming shows as well. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. We have Matt McQuide coming up, talking about patient engagement, and Christine Hale, MD, MBA, talking about high-cost claimants. And we also have an encore coming up with Kenny Cole, MD, talking about a lot of things; but patient trust is one of them. But before I get to the main theme to ponder here, let me talk about what gets selected to talk about on Relentless Health Value. I will freely admit, how topics for shows get picked, it's not exactly a linear sort of affair. And furthermore, even if it were, I can't always get the stars to align to get a specific cluster of guests to all come on like one after the other. So, for sure, it might be less than obvious at times where my head is at—and sometimes, admittedly, I don't even know. This may sound incredibly scattershot (and it probably is), but in my defense, this whole healthcare thing, in case you didn't know, it's really complicated. Every time I get a chance to chat with an expert, I learn something new. I feel like it's almost impossible to sit in a vacuum and mastermind some kind of grand insight. Very, very fortunately, I don't need to sit in a cave and do all this heavy thinking all by myself. We got ourselves a tribe here of like-minded, really smart folks between the guests and you lot, all of you in the tribe of listeners who are here every week. Yeah, you rock! And I can always count on you to start teasing out the themes and the through lines and the really key actionable points. You email me. You write great posts and comments on LinkedIn and elsewhere. Even if I am a little bit behind the eight ball translating my instinct into an actual trend line, it doesn't slow this bus down. It's you who keeps it moving, which is why I can confidently say it's you all who are to blame for this new idea I came up with the other day after the podcast with Al Lewis (EP464) triggered so much amazing and really deep insight and dot connecting back and forth that hooked together the past six, I'm gonna say, or so shows. Let's just start at the beginning. Let's start with the topics that have been discussed in the past several episodes of the pod. Here I go. Emergency room visits are now costing about 6% of total plan sponsor spend on average. That was the holy crap moment from the episode with Al Lewis (EP464). Emergency room volume is up, and also prices are up. In that show with Al Lewis, I did quote John Lee, MD, who is an emergency room doctor, by the way. I quoted him because he told a story about a patient who came into the ER, winds up getting a big workup in his ER. Dr. Lee says he sees this situation a lot where the patient comes in, they've had something going on for a while, they've tried to make an appointment with their PCP or even urgent care, they could not get in. It's also really hard to coordinate and get all the blood work or the scans and have that all looked at that's needed for the workup to even happen. I've spoken with multiple ER doctors at this point, and they all say pretty much the same thing. They see the same scenario happen often enough, maybe even multiple times a day. Patient comes in with something that may or may not be emergent, and they are now in the ER because they've been worried about it for weeks or months. And the ER is like the only place where they can get to the bottom of what is going on with their body. And then the patient, you know, they spend the whole day in the ER getting what amounts to weeks' worth of outpatient workup accomplished and scans and imaging and labs. And there's no prior authing anything down. It's also incredibly expensive. Moving on from the Al Lewis show, earlier than that I had had on Rushika Fernandopulle, MD (EP460) and then also Scott Conard, MD (EP462). Both are PCPs, both talking about primary care and what makes good primary care and what makes bad primary care and how our current “healthcare marketplace,” as Dr. Conard puts it, incentivizes either no primary care and/or primary care where volume driven throughput is the name of the game—you know, like seeing 25 patients a day. These visits or episodes of care are often pretty transactional. If relationships are formed, it's because the doctor and/or the patient are rising above the system, not the other way around. And none of that is good for primary care doctors, nurses, or other clinicians. It's also not good for patients, and it's not good for plan sponsors or any of the ultimate purchasers here (taxpayers, patients themselves) because while all of this is going on, those patients getting no or not good primary care are somebody's next high-cost claimant. Okay, so those were the shows with Rushika Fernandopulle and Scott Conard. Then this past week was the show with Vivian Ho, PhD (EP466), who discusses the incentives that hospital leadership often has. And these incentives may actually sound great on paper, but IRL, they wind up actually jacking up prices and set up some weird incentives to increase the number of beds and the heads in them. There was also two shows, one of them with Betsy Seals (EP463) and then another one with Wendell Potter (EP384), about Medicare Advantage and what payers are up to. Alright, so let's dig in. What's the big theme? What's the big through line here? Let's take it from the top. Theme 1 is largely this (and Scott Conard actually said this flat out in his show): Primary care—good primary care, I mean—is an investment. Everything else is a cost. And those skyrocketing ER costs are pure evidence of this. Again, listen to that show with Al Lewis earlier (EP464) for a lot of details about this. But total plan costs … 6% are ER visits. Tim Denman from Premise Health wrote, “That is an insane number! Anything over 2% warrants concern.” But yeah, these days we have, on average across the country, 200 plan members out of 1000 every single year dipping into their local ER. That number, by the way, will rise and fall depending on the access and availability of primary care and/or good urgent cares. Here's from a Web site entitled ER Visit Statistics, Facts & Trends: “In the United States, emergency room visits often highlight gaps in healthcare accessibility. Many individuals turn to ERs for conditions that could have been managed through preventative or primary care. … This indicates that inadequate access to healthcare often leads to increased reliance on emergency departments. … “ED visits can entail significant costs, particularly when a considerable portion of these visits is classified as non-urgent. … [Non-urgent] visits—not requiring immediate medical intervention—often lead to unnecessary expenditures that could be better allocated in primary care settings.” And by the way, if you look at the total cost across the country of ER visits, it's billions and billions and billions of dollars. In 2017, ED visits (I don't have a stat right in front of me), but in 2017, ED visits were $76.3 billion in the United States. Alright, so, the Al Lewis show comes out, I see that, and then, like a bolt of lightning, François de Brantes, MBA, enters the chat. François de Brantes was on Relentless Health Value several years ago (EP220). I should have him come back on. But François de Brantes cemented with mortar the connectivity between runaway ER costs and the lack of primary care. He started out talking actually about a new study from the Milbank Memorial Fund. Only like 5% of our spend going to primary care is way lower than any other developed country in the world—all of whom, of course, have far higher life expectancies than us. So, yeah … they might be onto something. François de Brantes wrote (with some light editing), “Setting aside the impotence of policies, the real question we should ask ourselves is whether we're looking at the right numbers. The short answer is no, with all due respect to the researchers that crunched the numbers. That's probably because the lens they're using is incredibly narrow and misses everything else.” And he's talking now about, is that 5% primary care number actually accurate? François de Brantes continues, “Consider, for example, that in commercially insured plans, the total spend on … EDs is 6% or more.” And then he says, “Check out Stacey Richter's podcast on the subject, but 6% is essentially what researchers say is spent on, you know, ‘primary care.' Except … they don't count those costs, the ER costs. They don't count many other costs that are for primary care, meaning for the treatment of routine preventative and sick care, all the things that family practices used to manage but don't anymore. They don't count them because those services are rendered by clinicians other than those in primary care practice.” François concludes (and he wrote a great article) that if you add up all the dollars that are spent on things that amount to primary care but just didn't happen in a primary care office, it's conservatively around 17% of total dollars. So, yeah … it's not like anyone is saving money by not making sure that every plan member or patient across the country has a relationship with an actual primary care team—you know, a doctor or a nurse who they can get on the phone with who knows them. Listen to the show coming up with Matt McQuide. This theme will continue. But any plan not making sure that primary care happens in primary care offices is shelling out for the most expensive primary care money can buy, you know, because it's gonna happen either in the ER or elsewhere. Jeff Charles Goldsmith, PhD, put this really well. He wrote, “As others have said, [this surge in ER dollars is a] direct consequence of [a] worsening primary care shortage.” Then Dr. John Lee turned up. He, I had quoted on the Al Lewis show, but he wrote a great post on LinkedIn; and part of it was this: “Toward a systemic solution, [we gotta do some unsqueezing of the balloon]. Stacey and Al likened our system to a squeezed balloon, with pressure forcing patients into the [emergency room]. The true solution is to ‘unsqueeze' the system by improving access to care outside the [emergency room]. Addressing these upstream issues could prevent patients from ending up in the [emergency room]. … While the necessary changes are staring us in the face, unsqueezing the balloon is far more challenging than it sounds.” And speaking of ER docs weighing in, then we had Mick Connors, MD, who left a banger of a comment with a bunch of suggestions to untangle some of these challenges that are more challenging than they may sound at first glance that Dr. Lee mentions. And as I said, he's a 30-year pediatric emergency physician, so I'm inclined to take his suggestions seriously. You can find them on LinkedIn. But yeah, I can see why some communities are paying 40 bucks a month or something for patients without access to primary care to get it just like they pay fire departments or police departments. Here's a link to Primary Care for All Americans, who are trying to help local communities get their citizens primary care. And Dr. Conard talked about this a little bit in that episode (EP462). I can also see why plan sponsors have every incentive to change the incentives such that primary care teams can be all in on doing what they do. Dr. Fernandopulle (EP460) hits on this. This is truly vital, making sure that the incentives are right, because we can't forget, as Rob Andrews has said repeatedly, organizations do what you pay them to do. And unless a plan sponsor gets into the mix, it is super rare to encounter anybody paying anybody for amazing primary care in an actual primary care setting. At that point, Alex Sommers, MD, ABEM, DipABLM, arrived on the scene; and he wrote (again with light editing—sorry, I can't read), “This one is in my wheelhouse. There is a ton that could be done here. There just has to be strategy in any given market. It's a function of access, resources, and like-minded employers willing to invest in a direct relationship with providers. But not just any providers. Providers who are willing to solve a big X in this case. You certainly don't need a trauma team on standby to remove a splinter or take off a wart. A great advanced primary care relationship is one way, but another thing is just access to care off-hours with the resources to make a difference in a cost-plus model. You can't help everybody at once. But you can help a lot of people if there is a collaborative opportunity.” And then Dr. Alex Sommers continues. He says, “We already have EKG, most procedures and supplies, X-ray, ultrasounds, and MRI in our clinics. All that's missing is a CT scanner. It just takes a feasible critical mass to invest in a given geography for that type of alternative care model to alter the course here. Six percent of plan spend going to the ER. My goodness.” So, then we have Ann Lewandowski, who just gets to the heart of the matter and the rate critical for primary care to become the investment that it could be: trust. Ann Lewandowski says, “I 100% agree with all of this, basically. I think strong primary care that promotes trust before things get so bad people think they need to go to the emergency room is the way to go.” This whole human concept of trust is a gigantic requirement for clinical and probably financial success. We need primary care to be an investment, but for it to be an investment, there's got to be relationships and there has to be trust between patients and their care teams. Now, neither relationships nor trust are super measurable constructs, so it's really easy for some finance pro to do things in the name of efficiency or optimization that undermine the entire spirit of the endeavor without even realizing it. Then we have a lot of primary care that doesn't happen in primary care offices. It happens in care settings like the ER. So, let's tug this theme along to the shows that concern carriers, meaning the shows with Wendell Potter (EP384) on how shareholders influence carrier behavior and with Betsy Seals (EP463) on Medicare Advantage plans and what they're up to. Here's where the primary care/ER through line starts to connect to carriers. Here's a LinkedIn post by the indomitable Steve Schutzer, MD. Dr. Schutzer wrote about the Betsy Seals conversation, and he said, “Stacey, you made a comment during this fabulous episode with Betsy that I really believe should be amplified from North to South, coast to coast—something that unfortunately is not top of mind for many in this industry. And that was ‘focus on the value that accrues to the patient'—period, end of story. That is the north star of the [value-based care] movement, lest we forget. Financial outcome measures are important in the value equation, but the numerator must be about the patient. As always, grateful for your insights and ongoing leadership.” Oh, thank you so much. And same to you. Grateful for yours. Betsy Seals in that podcast, though, she reminded carrier listeners about this “think about the value accruing to the patient” in that episode. And in the Wendell Potter encore that came out right before the show with Betsy, yeah, what Wendell said kind of made me realize why Betsy felt it important to remind carriers to think about the value accruing to patients. Wall Street rewards profit maximization in the short term. It does not reward value accruing to the patient. However—and here's me agreeing with Dr. Steve Schutzer, because I think this is what underlies his comment—if what we're doing gets so far removed from what is of value to the patient, then yeah, we're getting so removed from the human beings we're allegedly serving, that smart people can make smart decisions in theoretical model world. But what's being done lacks a fundamental grounding in actual reality. And that's dangerous for plan members, but it's also pretty treacherous from a business and legal perspective, as I think we're seeing here. Okay, so back to our theme of broken primary care and accelerating ER costs. Are carriers getting in there and putting a stop to it? I mean, as aforementioned about 8 to 10 times, if you have a broken primary care system, you're gonna pay for primary care, alright. It's just gonna be in really expensive care settings. You gotta figure carriers are wise to this and they're the ones that are supposed to be keeping healthcare costs under control for all America. Well, relative to keeping ER costs under control, here's a link to a study Vivian Ho, PhD, sent from Health Affairs showing how much ER prices have gone up. ER prices are way higher than they used to be. So, you'd think that carriers would have a huge incentive to get members primary care and do lots and lots of things to ensure that not only would members have access to primary care, but it'd be amazing primary care with doctors and nurses that were trusted and relationships that would be built. It'd be salad days for value. Except … they're not doing a whole lot at any scale that I could find. We have Iora and ChenMed and a few others aside. These are advanced primary care groups that are deployed by carriers, and these organizations can do great things. But I also think they serve—and this came up in the Dr. Fernandopulle show (EP460)—they serve like 1% of overall patient populations. Dr. Fernandopulle talked about this in the context of why these advanced primary care disruptors may have great impact on individual patients but they have very little overall impact at a national scale. They're just not scaled, and they're not nationwide. But why not? I mean, why aren't carriers all over this stuff? Well, first of all—and again, kind of like back to the Wendell show (EP384) now—if we're thinking short term, as a carrier, like Wall Street encourages, you know, quarter by quarter, and if only the outlier, mission-driven folks (the knights) in any given carrier organization are checking what's going on actually with plans, members, and patients like Betsy advised, keep in mind it's a whole lot cheaper and it's easier to just deny care. And you can do that at scale if you get yourself an AI engine and press Go. Or you can come up with, I don't know, exciting new ways to maximize your risk adjustment and upcoding. There's an article that was written by Sergei Polevikov, ABD, MBA, MS, MA

We're diving deep into the world of NCAA Division II Cross Country & Track and Field with Matt Morris, the head coach of CSU Pueblo. Coach Morris has transformed CSU Pueblo into a national powerhouse, coaching All-Americans, conference champions, and record-breaking athletes.

“You can't be someone who shies away from sticking your neck out. I tell our guys: ‘We are trying to win.' I'll say it publicly. I will say it to anybody. Maybe that puts pressure on us. But life is pressure. Athletics is practice for life. You need to figure out how to handle pressure, how to handle stress, how to handle others' expectations, your own expectations, and manage it”.We continue with our office hours episodes as I sit down with Coach Dave Smith, one of the most accomplished coaches in NCAA cross country history and the architect behind Oklahoma State's dominance. Since taking the helm in Stillwater, Coach Smith has built a powerhouse program leading Oklahoma State to four NCAA men's cross country titles and a Big 12 record of 13 conference championships. He guided the Cowboys to a historic team performance at the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championship, scoring just 49 points, the third lowest winning total since 2000.Coach Smith's accolades don't stop there. He's a four-time National Coach of the Year, a Team USA coach on the world stage, and a leader of a program that has consistently produced NCAA champions, All-Americans, and world-class athletes like German Fernandez, Taylor Roe, Alex Maier, and Sinclaire Johnson.In today's episode, we dive into his journey from athlete to coach, how he's cultivated a championship driven environment at Oklahoma State, what's next for his program, his athletes, and his take on the future of distance running in the NCAA and beyond.Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Dave Smith | @coach_dave_smith on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOLIPOP: Big name sodas are rolling out bold new flavors in 2025, but the real buzz is happening in the prebiotic pop aisle. If you haven't already jumped on the Olipop train yet, now's the time. BuzzFeed just came out with an article that recently named Olipop the best overall soda for flavor — and with a lineup that includes classic root beer, vintage cola and cherry vanilla, it's easy to see why. Try Olipop today and save 25% on your order using code CITIUS25 at checkout at DrinkOlipop.com.KETONE-IQ: Level up your training with Ketone-IQ – a clean shot of energy with no sugar or caffeine. Or try the new Ketone-IQ + Caffeine, combining 5g of ketones with 100mg of green tea caffeine for a smooth, sustained boost. It's used by pro runners like Des Linden and Sara Hall. Proven to enhance endurance, focus, and recovery, ketones are 28% more efficient than glucose. No crashes, no bonking—just next-level performance. Take the shot. Feel the difference. Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with KETONE.com/CITIUS.RUNNA: Runna is the #1 rated personalized running app designed to help you crush your goals no matter the distance. Runna is trusted by hundreds of thousands of runners around the world and makes expert coaching accessible with personalized training plans that fit every goal, fitness level, and schedule. Whether it's someone's first 5K or it's someone chasing a marathon PB, they are here to help runners train smarter, stronger, and love every step of the way. Sign up for Runna today and get your first two weeks free using the code CITIUS.

“I want them to be able to come across the river as you cross into Harvard Athletics and be able to let their hair down and relax. I want it to be the best part of the day with their teammates that they really enjoy. What I usually say is, ‘We're going to take what we're doing seriously, but we're not going to take ourselves seriously.'”My guest for today's episode is Alex Gibby, one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in collegiate distance running right now. He's in his 8th season as the Associate Head Coach of Harvard Track and Field and Cross Country. He's built a program that competes at the highest level on both the track and in cross country. In the past year alone, his athletes won four NCAA titles, made history in cross country, and set a bunch of Ivy League records. He also put two athletes on their respective Olympic teams.Gibby's influence extends far beyond Harvard. Throughout his coaching career, he's guided teams to the NCAA Cross Country Championships consistently, developed multiple All-Americans, and led programs at Michigan, William and Mary, Charlotte, and Stephen F. Austin. From mentoring champions like Graham Blanks and Maia Ramsden to shaping the next generation of elite runners, he's at the center of some of the biggest success stories in the NCAA right now.In this episode we talk about his coaching philosophy, how he's built this team culture in a high pressure academic environment like Harvard, what it takes to develop national champions, and his insights on the future of collegiate and professional distance running.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSKETONE-IQ: Level up your training with Ketone-IQ – a clean shot of energy with no sugar or caffeine. Or try the new Ketone-IQ + Caffeine, combining 5g of ketones with 100mg of green tea caffeine for a smooth, sustained boost. It's used by pro runners like Des Linden and Sara Hall. Proven to enhance endurance, focus, and recovery, ketones are 28% more efficient than glucose. No crashes, no bonking—just next-level performance. Take the shot. Feel the difference. Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with KETONE.com/CITIUS.RUNNA: Runna is the #1 rated personalized running app designed to help you crush your goals no matter the distance. Runna is trusted by hundreds of thousands of runners around the world and makes expert coaching accessible with personalized training plans that fit every goal, fitness level, and schedule. Whether it's someone's first 5K or it's someone chasing a marathon PB, they are here to help runners train smarter, stronger, and love every step of the way. Sign up for Runna today and get your first two weeks free using the code CITIUS.OLIPOP: Big name sodas are rolling out bold new flavors in 2025, but the real buzz is happening in the prebiotic pop aisle. If you haven't already jumped on the Olipop train yet, now's the time. BuzzFeed just came out with an article that recently named Olipop the best overall soda for flavor — and with a lineup that includes classic root beer, vintage cola and cherry vanilla, it's easy to see why. Try Olipop today and save 25% on your order using code CITIUS25 at checkout at DrinkOlipop.com.

On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Chris Layne, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Milligan University. With 25 years of coaching experience, 186 All-Americans, and 17 individual national championships, Coach Layne has built a powerhouse program in NAIA athletics.We dive into:✅ The rise of Milligan's track & field and cross country programs✅ The importance of social media in recruiting✅ How track & field training benefits football players✅ His coaching philosophy and the impact of faith in athletics✅ Why NAIA and D2/D3 schools are the perfect fit for so many athletesWhether you're a coach, athlete, or fan of distance running, sprinting, or college athletics, this episode is packed with insights, motivation, and recruiting tips.

Today we welcome to the podcast the associate head coach of Notre Dame and former head coach of the University of Miami, Ohio, Zac Zedrick. As the coach of Miami for fifteen years, he led the Redhawks to the 2015 MAC championship. After he joined John Handrigan in South Bend in 2021, the Irish qualified for the NCAA Finals for the first time since 1967. He has coached multiple All-Americans over the years and I respect the way he carries himself both as a person and coach. Thank you for joining the podcast Zac!Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcastAssociated social media accounts:Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGrawBaylor Men's Golf - @BaylorMGolfProduced and Edited by Will GreeneMusic: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message

In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we dive into the incredible story of Nick Polk, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Lipscomb University. From coaching All-Americans and breaking records to managing a diverse team culture in the heart of Nashville, Nick shares his approach to developing elite student-athletes while fostering personal growth.We talk about:His journey from Grand Valley State to Lipscomb

We kicked off show number 4000 of the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Traveling to New Orleans for the Super Bowl? Tips to get the best deal with Zach Wichter, USA TODAY's resident Consumer Travel reporter.Is American Democracy Working for All Americans? A new national survey will evaluate how Americans perceive and experience democracy. Brad Rourke - Chief External Affairs Officer, Kettering Foundation joined Dan to discuss.From Kickoff to Final Whistle: USDA's Super Bowl Food Safety Game Plan - Keep food safety at the forefront to ensure a penalty-free game day feast without foodborne illness. Jesse Garcia, USDA Food Safety Specialist shared some tips.Alzheimer's awareness and caregiving. Discussing the book: My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver. With Marty Schreiber – former Governor of Wisconsin – Author, Alzheimer's caretaker of his wife.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The [WEF][CB] are continuing to push their agenda in the EU. This will fail, just like the covid passports. Trump is cleaning out the EPA, there goes the green agenda. China fights back against Trump tariffs, big fail, Trump and the US have the leverage. The calls of ending the Fed are getting louder. The [DS] is now preparing for riots, using antifa and the illegals. Stephen Miller reminds the people that the insurrection can be used. 10th military division in position. Ops have begun. It is being report that Trump is attending the Super Bowl. Sum of All Fears. The fun begins right after the Super Bowl. Panic In DC.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1886741427276730770 Trump's EPA Housecleaning Begins: 1,000 Bureaucrats Get Termination Notices Through Email The swamp is being drained once again. The Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by notifying over 1,000 employees that they are on the chopping block, marking a decisive step in dismantling bloated government agencies notorious for regulatory overreach. EPA employees who have been with the agency for less than a year received an email last week notifying them that they could be dismissed immediately, according to NBC News citing sources familiar with the matter. These employees, who are still on their “probationary” status, were bluntly informed that their tenure could end without delay at the administration's discretion. Source: thegatewaypundit.com  https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1886646042139017378    resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are, and will be, working on protecting the Border. In addition, Canada is making new commitments to appoint a Fentanyl Czar, we will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the Border, launch a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl and money laundering. I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl, and we will be backing it with $200 million.” As President, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of ALL Americans, and I am doing just that. I am very pleased with this initial outcome, and the Tariffs announced on Saturday will be paused for a 30 day period to see whether or not a final Economic deal with Canada can be structured. FAIRNESS FOR ALL! https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1886658930186559735   tariff (marked 2) on all imported U.S. coal and liquefied gas and a 10% tariff (marked 1) on U.S. crude oil, agricultural machinery, and large vehicles and trucks. https://twitter.com/DefenseBulletin/status/1886693709905059897 Big Panda Announces Retaliatory Tariffs – Mostly, In Name Only – It's all Propaganda Never was that reality clearer, than in the example of the retaliatory tariffs announced in response to President Trump's trade tariffs. First, tariffs on energy products are pure propaganda.  Coal, LNG and crude oil are fungible. In the case of China the energy products arrive from a global market, there is no identifiable way to tariff American energy products.  This is not like Canada where the Candian energy products are entirely dependent on pipelines into the USA, and therefore unavoidably easy to tariff by Trump. Chairman Xi gets most of the Chinese imported energy resources from Russia, specifically Coal, LNG and Crude Oil.  So, this subset of tariffs against American energy products is pure propaganda,

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump announced a major border security agreement with Canada on Tuesday, his second major deal this week, following earlier threats of substantial tariffs against both our neighbors to the north and Mexico. The Canadian agreement, which includes a $1.3 billion border security investment, comes just days after Mexico committed to deploying 10,000 soldiers along its southern border with the United States. Both deals prompted Trump to pause proposed tariffs for 30 days during further economic negotiations. “Canada has agreed to ensure we have a secure Northern Border, and to finally end the deadly scourge of drugs like Fentanyl that have been pouring into our Country, killing hundreds of thousands of Americans, while destroying their families and communities all across our Country,” he posted on Truth Social. Trump had previously threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and a 10% levy on Canadian energy imports, alongside a 25% tariff on Mexican products and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, citing economic and security concerns. “As President, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of ALL Americans, and I am doing just that. I am very pleased with this initial outcome, and the Tariffs announced on Saturday will be paused for a 30 day period to see whether or not a final Economic deal with Canada can be structured. FAIRNESS FOR ALL!” The President posted. According to Mr. Trump, the Canadian plan includes deploying approximately 10,000 frontline personnel, establishing a Fentanyl Czar position, and creating a joint U.S.-Canada strike force. He also said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's commitment includes new helicopters, enhanced technology, and a $200 million intelligence directive targeting organized crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's sip and drink this wonderful Rose wine while discussing what is coming for the next 4 years for ALL Americans and SPECIALLY for the cult member Trump supporters. They F***D Around and are about to find out that their DEAR LEADER really does not care about them. Credits to: CNN, Damage Report, Democracy Now, and Hot 97.

The fellas hopped in the studio to have some fun to end the week, with no predictions coming for the Super Bowl just yet. They brought on the boy BetrJojo to chop it up. Which college RB is better between these two All-Americans in a blind taste test? How dumb are the Pro Bowl Games? They then ranked the top 10 plays from the 2024 and drafted a team of all-time Chiefs and Eagles players.Subscribe to Caps Off on YouTube (@capsoffpodcast). Follow us on Instagram (@capsoffpod), Tik Tok (@capsoffpodcast), and Twitter (@capsoffpodcast).Caps Off is brought to you by @Betr.

In today's episode of Locked On UConn, we break down Dan Hurley's latest press conference and what it means for the Huskies moving forward. Liam McNeeley is officially OUT for DePaul, and Hurley didn't sound convinced his team has weathered the storm without him. We analyze what UConn needs to do to stay afloat, how Hassan Diarra is pushing through injuries, and why Aidan Mahaney might hold the key to UConn's postseason success.  Segment 1: Injury Updates & UConn's Current State• Liam McNeeley is OUT for DePaul• Hurley: “Less than a 50% chance he plays.”• What that means for UConn's lineup and rotation.• How his absence is impacting Karaban, Mahaney, and others.• Hassan Diarra's Health Concerns• Dealing with nagging injuries but still expected to play.• Hurley calls him a “warrior” and a “UConn guy”.• Are the Huskies Demoralized?• Hurley: “We're teetering.”• UConn has gone 3-3 without Liam—good enough, or not?• Hurley: “We don't need a savior, just another really good player on the court.”• What Drives Hurley Crazy?• Losing due to lack of effort, care, or heart—he can live with losing if it's just a bad shooting night.• Some players have earned his trust, others haven't. Transition: UConn has struggled with inconsistency, but help is on the way. Let's talk about the most talented recruiting class in program history. Segment 2: UConn's McDonald's All-Americans & Recruiting Class• Historic Class Incoming• UConn lands three McDonald's All-Americans for the first time ever.• Only Duke and UConn had three selections.• Names:• Liam McNeeley (2024) – Versatile scorer• Eric Reibe (2025) – Skilled 7-footer• Darius Adams (2025) – High-IQ guard• Braylon Mullins: The Underrated Star• Averaging 35.2 PPG in high school—elite scorer.• Could be UConn's next NBA lottery pick.• Jacob Furphy: The Wild Card• Hurley is extremely high on him.• “He'd be flirting on the court this year.”• Hurley believes Furphy's toughness and fire will help restore UConn's locker room culture.• Hurley's Subtle Dig at Past Players?• “These guys didn't come here for magic dust that guarantees the NBA or a championship.”• Is he referencing past players who didn't buy into UConn's grind-it-out culture? Transition: UConn's future is bright, but what about the present? Hurley had plenty to say about his coaching evolution, media narratives, and what this team needs to do down the stretch. Segment 3: Hurley Sounds Off – Coaching, Critics & The Road Ahead• Hurley on Coaching Evolution• Acknowledged he wanted to coach with “more joy and patience”—is he there yet?• What's been the biggest challenge for him this season?• Aidan Mahaney: The X-Factor• Hurley: “Where our season goes is tied to Aidan.”• UConn needs him to be a playmaker and create offense off-script.• Jaylin Stewart & Sophomore Pressure• Stewart has flashed brilliance—needs to put it together every night.• UConn's young players are pressing hard—they want to live up to the program's standard.• Alex Karaban's Growth• Learning how to be the top guy on scouting reports.• February & March will define his leadership ability.• Hurley on Media & Critics• “I take advice from my mentors—the people who watch my games. Watch my games. Watch my games.”• Doesn't listen to analysts or critics unless they truly study UConn.• Cancer Awareness Night: A Personal Touch• Hurley's father-in-law, Ken, passed away from cancer.• This night is deeply personal for the Hurley family.• Scouting DePaul – Must-Win Game• DePaul is better than expected—nearly beat Marquette & Seton Hall.• Hurley: “Any game we win right now is a huge win.”• Conversations with Bob Hurley Sr.• Hurley still talks to his dad after every game.• Bob Sr. is blunt about who should play more (and less).

Purdue will host Indiana Friday as the Boilers try to stay close to Sparty in the B1G standings & the Hoosiers are trying to find solid ground.  Can the Hoosiers slow one of the best 3-pt shooting teams in the country? If & when change comes are names being batted around viable? The State is basketball talent rich again this season with 2 Mcdonald's All-Americans, but neither chose the 2 prominent in-state programs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indiana-sports-beat-radio-with-jim-coyle--3120150/support.

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On this week's PerformHappy Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome a true legend in the world of gymnastics coaching, Mark Williams. As the head coach of the Oklahoma men's gymnastics team for over two decades, Mark has built a legacy that includes nine national championships, countless All-Americans, and multiple Olympians.But what sets Mark apart isn't just the medals and titles—it's his ability to cultivate character, resilience, and trust within his athletes.In our conversation, Mark shares his approach to high-pressure moments, like preparing athletes for the Olympics, and the importance of creating a culture where athletes feel valued beyond their performance. He emphasizes that building great athletes and great people go hand in hand, and winning doesn't have to come at the expense of integrity and connection.Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this episode is packed with wisdom on balancing high expectations with humanity. Mark's insights show us that true success is about more than trophies—it's about the journey, the growth, and the relationships built along the way.Tune in now to hear from one of the most respected voices in gymnastics!In this episode, Coach Rebecca and Mark Williams talk about:From Classroom to Championships, How Mark Williams Built a Legacy of Character and Winning. The Evolution of Coaching Philosophy Shaping Athletes Beyond the Gym.How to Prepare Athletes for High-Pressure Situations.Tips for Balancing Training Intensity with Athlete Well-Being.Handling Fear and Mental Preparation.Navigating Motivation and Athlete Autonomy for Lasting Success.Adapting to Change Through Communication and Flexibility in Training.Building Lasting Relationships and a Legacy of Impactful Coaching."As a coach, it's important to remember not to take yourself too seriously all the time." – Mark WilliamsMark Williams's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellsgymn/Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.me/consultLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/ Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

Our guest today on Better Than I Found It is Glen Millican, the head coach of the University of Missouri's golf team. In his second year at the program, Glen has made a huge impact so far. We also discuss in detail his years at New Mexico, where he went from player to assistant coach to one of the youngest head coaches in college golf, as he coached the Lobos for 22 years. Glen's teams at UNM saw huge success, winning 39 tournament titles, eight conference titles, and two top-five finishes in the NCAA championship. He's coached 17 All-Americans and six players who would go on to play on the PGA Tour. A Texas native, we also talk about our mutual love for our childhood football team, the Dallas Cowboys. Thank you so much for joining the podcast Glen! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men's Golf - @BaylorMGolf Produced and Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Wes Rucker and former Tennessee pitcher Will Heflin discuss reigning national champion Tennessee being ranked top five but not having any D1Baseball preseason All-Americans, as well as discussion the LF spot, Dean Curley, the leadoff role and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Rejniak is a Senior Recruiting Specialist at NCSA, the GM/Head Coach of the “We Are D3” team in the TBT tournament, and a former college coach. Rejniak began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at The College of New Jersey from 2004-2006. His next stop was an assistant coach at Plymouth State for one season before he joined Hall of Fame Coach Dave Hixon as an assistant at Amherst for four seasons from 2007-2011. Coach Rej got his first opportunity as a head coach at Suny New Paltz where his teams recorded the most conference wins (9) since 1999 during the 2013 and 2015 seasons and he coached 5 All-Conference student-athletes and 4 1,000 pt scorers. Off the court, his teams equally performed well in the classroom, receiving the NABC Academic Team Excellence Award (cumulative team GPA of 3.0) his final 3 seasons. Following his six-year run at Suny New Paltz, Michael served as an assistant coach at Vassar College under BJ Dunne for one season before joining NCSA. Coach Rej has been the GM and Head Coach of the We are D3 TBT Team since 2018. The team competes annually in the TBT and is comprised of all former Division 3 All-Americans who are currently playing professionally.On this episode Mike and Coach Rej discuss the evolving landscape of college basketball recruitment and the challenges faced by Division 3 athletes. Rejniak emphasizes the importance of understanding the recruiting process early and how it has shifted from high school to AAU tournaments, affecting athletes' visibility to college coaches. He discusses his journey from coaching at various levels to advocating for Division 3 players, highlighting the need for quality instruction and the unique skills that set successful players apart. Michael also reflects on the dynamics of coaching his own children and the balance between being a parent and a coach. The conversation delves into the significance of mental resilience in athletes, the impact of NIL on college sports, and the ongoing mission to elevate the visibility of Division 3 basketball.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Take some notes as you listen to this episode with Michale Rejniak, Senior Recruiting Specialist at NCSA, the GM/Head Coach of the “We Are D3” team in the TBT tournament, and a former college coach.Website - https://www.ncsasports.org/ncsa-staff/michael-rejniakEmail - mrejniak@ncsasports.orgTwitter/X - @CoachrejVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever...

#195: Kelley Hester is the Clemson University Women's Head Golf. She has led Clemson to unprecedented success in her first eight seasons as Clemson's head coach. In 2023-24 the Tigers reached match play of the NCAA National Tournament and finished fifth in the nation. She was also named ACC Coach of the Year and a finalist for National Coach of the Year. When you look at her career it is no surprise Hester has brought the Clemson program to consistent success.  She has been successful everywhere she has coached over her 24 seasons and 234 tournaments as a head coach.Nothing documents her success more than the fact that she is the only coach in NCAA Division I history to take four different programs to the NCAA National tournament and record at least one top 20 finish at four different schools.Over her career, Hester has 20 wins, 42 top two finishes and 110 top fives.   That includes four top two finishes and eight top fives in 2023-24.   She has taken teams to 19 NCAA regionals, had eight top 25 national finishes, coached 37 all-conference players and 18 All-Americans.Before Clemson she had been the head coach at Furman, Georgia, Arkansas, UNLV, and Mercer.More importantly on the show you will hear what matters most to her and how she cares about her players on and off the course.Enjoy the show! 

We saw a ton of very good, top goalies graduate in 2024. While there are a few “very easy to peg top returners”, two are total no brainers, Emmet Carroll of Penn and Jack Fracyon of Penn State. These guys were both numbered All-Americans a season ago (Carroll was on the 2nd team and Fracyon was the 3rd team). Both of these keepers are proven talents and will have big seasons in 2025. Support the channel, buy some swag... https://www.laxfactor.com/

Today's podcast is a Q&A episode with Joel Smith. Topics include the role of roughhousing games for individual sport athletes, sandbag training, and rhythm-cadence in movement. Joel explores youth sports trends, breaking jump plateaus, and the benefits of flywheel loading. He also covers infrasternal angle training, rotating speed and plyometric days, and integrating team play with weekly speed work. This, plus, a discussion on the value of band resistance in sports training rounds out this comprehensive conversation on optimizing athletic performance. Today's episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr's Gym Studio. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 00:14- Roughhousing games for non-team sport athletes 08:42- Training Changes Over the Year 33:23- Observations on Youth Sports 36:44- The Role of Fun in Training 40:37- Jump Imbalances and Breaking Jump Plateaus 44:53- Flywheel Loading 46:37- Infrasternal Angle Concepts and Training over Time 53:36- Sprint and Jump Training Programming 59:14- Utilizing Exergeny in Training 1:00:43- Games as Speed Training 1:05:37- Basketball vs. Plyometrics 1:08:24- Band Resistance in Sport Training About Joel Smith Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports and is a sports performance and track coach in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joel hosts the Just Fly Performance Podcast and has authored several books and coaches in both the high school and private sectors. Joel was a strength coach for 8 years at UC Berkeley, working with the Swim teams and post-graduate professional swimmers, as well as tennis, water polo, and track and field. A track coach of 17 years, Joel coached for the Diablo Valley Track and Field Club for 7 years and also has 6 years of experience coaching on the collegiate level, working at Wilmington College, and the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse. He is currently coaching high jump at Milford High School. Joel has coached 4 national champions, multiple All-Americans, and NCAA record holders in track and field. In the realm of strength and conditioning, his programs have assisted 5 athletes to Olympic berths that produced 9 medals and a world record performance at Rio in 2016.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe housing market is mirroring the 2008 financial crisis. Job numbers are faked again. The Fed is knowingly making decision using fake data. The [CB] has revealed their plan, they want the US to default under Trump's Presidency. Playbook known, the [CB][DS] will be blamed. The [DS] is making their move. President Carter passes away at 100. Funeral is being planned for Jan 9 and the flags will be at half-mast for 30 days. Carter will lie in state starting in Jan 2025. Will the [DS] try to delay the certification. The [DS] will need an event to delay, this could include, cyber attack, riots at the capitol, or congress getting sick. Be ready, playbook known.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1873397611392360878 https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/1873740208384188601   out. Plus as soon as Trump takes office expect the entrenched left wing staff will start portraying the economic data has negative. We won't find out till much later during the revisions.   https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1873595155812593737 The two times when the U.S. stock market posted back-to-back losses during the "Santa Claus" rally period were: 1999-2000 2007-2008 These instances are significant because they preceded broader market downturns, with 1999-2000 leading into the Dot-com bubble burst and 2007-2008 marking the beginning of the financial crisis Yellen Says US Will Hit Debt Ceiling Mid-January, Forcing Treasury To Employ 'Extraordinary Measures' Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the United States will hit its statutory debt ceiling around the middle of January, a development she said will prompt the Treasury to resort to “extraordinary measures” to prevent the government from defaulting on its obligations. Yellen outlined the looming fiscal challenge in a Dec. 27 letter to congressional leaders, urging them to act to protect the nation's economic credibility and preserve fiscal stability. Maya MacGuineas, president of CRFB, warned in a recent statement that the risks of rising debt include slower economic growth, higher inflation, and constrained fiscal flexibility that would hamper the government's ability to respond to economic downturns or global crises. Source: zerohedge.com   President Trump Slams Kevin McCarthy and House GOP for Debt Ceiling Deal: “One of the Dumbest Political Decisions in Years”  they would prefer “Depression” as long as it hurt the Republican Party. The Democrats must be forced to take a vote on this treacherous issue NOW, during the Biden Administration, and not in June. They should be blamed for this potential disaster, not the Republicans! Source: thegatewaypundit.com Political/Rights https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1873429589298667839 https://twitter.com/its_The_Dr/status/1873611695400382709 Geopolitical/Police State https://twitter.com/C__Herridge/status/1873747039118569673 Leaked Defense Department Letter Acknowledges Injuries and Experiences “Are Real” “It's a Cover Up...It Should Be Terrifying for All Americans.” Government Gaslighting 1:25 Foreign Adversary Likely Behind National Security Officials' Havana Syndrome Injuries 2:40 High Powered Microwave System Weapon 3:37 Under Attack In Africa 4:01 Multiple Weapons Suspected 4:54 Crippling Cognitive + Neurological Symptoms Reported  5:43 CIA Director Privately Blames Russia 6:20 2023 Intelligence Report Betrayal

Send us a textThe FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear!Joe sits down with Rich McGuinness, the visionary founder of the U.S Army Bowl, to discuss how football is more than just a game—it's a catalyst for building character, shaping lives, and creating lasting impact.Rich shares the inspiring journey of how he turned a bold idea into one of the nation's most iconic high school football events, showcasing All-Americans from around the country and touching the lives of countless young athletes and their families.This conversation examines the power of team sports, highlighting how football provides opportunities for young athletes to learn values like teamwork, resilience, and hard work. Rich's story is a testament to the power of vision, grit, and creating something that transcends the game itself. Some highlights from this episode include:The “500 balls a day” mindset and how it translates to life and leadershipThe origin story of the U.S Army Bowl and its impact on high school athletesHow hard work and focus can change the trajectory of your lifeLessons on building a legacy and embracing the unexpected challenges along the wayHow parents can best support their young athletesTune in for an inspiring conversation about how sports can shape lives and leave a legacy that goes far beyond the field.A special thanks to this week's sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Exray a veteran-owned apparel brand elevating the custom gear experience. Exray provides free design services and creates dedicated web stores for unitsMy favorite coffee is veteran-owned Alpha Coffee and I've been drinking it every morning since 2020! They make 100% premium arabica coffee. Alpha has donated over 22k bags of coffee to deployed units and they offer a 10% discount for military veterans, first responders, nurses, and teachers! Try their coffee today. Once you taste the Alpha difference, you won't want to drink anything else!  Learn more here

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“The pieces were there – but getting them to mesh and come together, we had to embrace the imperfect. We had to have these women realize that if you're scared of something, the only way to get over that fear is to conquer it. That was what this championship was for a lot of the women.  My guest for today's episode is Diljeet Taylor, Head Coach of BYU's women's cross country and track team. She's one of the most inspiring leaders in the sport. Coach Taylor just wrapped up a storybook season by guiding BYU to the 2024 NCAA Cross Country women's team title. It's their second national championship under her leadership and the program's sixth overall. This victory wasn't just about redemption. It was about resilience one year after a devastating 14th place finish at NCAAs – the lowest moment of her coaching career. Coach Taylor and her team embraced the imperfect, leaned into their depth, and executed when it mattered most. From butterfly mantras to pajama parties to brilliant race strategies, Coach Taylor proved that with belief and preparation, anything is possible. In today's conversation, we talked about BYU's incredible turnaround, her approach to coaching All-Americans and building a winning culture, and why this year was a testament to her mantra, ‘Embrace the imperfect.' Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Diljeet Taylor | @diljeetdosanjhtaylor on Instagram Time stamps: 3:33 - Reflections coming off BYU's team title at NCAAs  5:03 - Finishing 14th at the 2023 Championship to winning in 2024 8:47 - What she said to her athletes after NCAAs last year  10:16 - How her coaching style has changed 12:27 - Lexy Halladay-Lowry's progression + working through an injury to finish 14th 14:22 - What the evening was like with the team the night before NCAAs 21:03 - Why the team got off social media the month leading up to NCAAs 23:06 - “The Night Before Nationals” book 25:46 - Frank Gagliano's impact on her as a mentor  26:55 - Overcoming last year's disappointment at NCAAs 29:12 - Goals and expectations heading into this year's race  34:05 - How the race played out  37:27 - How the team celebrated winning  42:38 - Looking ahead to next year's team  45:01 - What she hopes her legacy will be 48:49 - Connecting with other female coaches  SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe US labor is weakening, job postings are declining. Low income households are getting hit harder with inflation. The market dropped over 500 points, Citibank is now predicting a 10% drop. The [CB] started the ball rolling. Trump pushes towards no income tax for all. The [DS] knows [KH] will not be able to pull this off. They are now implementing the October surprises but they are failing, the people are not believing it. DHS is now working with the five eyes to protect the country against cyber attacks, which means they working with five eyes to push a cyber attack. One of the locations for a cyber attack is most likely Atlanta Georgia, there is a cyber training scheduled on election day. The stage is set, the people want paper ballots, voter id and one day counting.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1849426959459082276   vacancies reached their pre-pandemic levels seen in February 2020. Meanwhile, US job openings reported by the BLS jumped by 329,000 from July to August to 8.04 million. Data provided by Indeed is more current than the BLS-provided series, which suggests US job openings will fall in the coming months. The labor market is still deteriorating. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1849126264067547208  above the national average. This is primarily due to housing and food accounting for a larger share of their expenses. Meanwhile, the top 20% of households by income have been experiencing lower inflation than the national average since 2021. Basic necessities have never been more expensive. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1849224996993872217   and housing. Food prices in the US reached a new all-time high in September and are up 22.5% since 2021. While we have had a period of disinflation, prices are still rising. Inflation has left many Americans struggling. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1849450952622805461  of both existing and new homes fell 1.6% to their lowest level since December 2023. Meanwhile, the median home sale price rose 3.9% to $428,212 in September, near its all-time high. The housing market is frozen. Yellen Says Taxpayers Can Cover the US Deficit  Yellen said that IRS agents plan to collect $2 trillion in unpaid taxes, surpassing the measly deficit. I do believe some think that statements like this mean the government is going to hunt down major corporations and billionaires. That would not be ethical either, but records show that the main group audited last year was the middle class. This way of thinking is extremely dangerous. The US government is desperate for funds and they MUST shake down their citizens to recover what they can. It's a canon event in the rise and fall of civilizations – soaring taxes are a guarantee when dealing with the eventually fall of a nation. Last year, billionaire class was not targeted, as 80% of all audits were on filers earning under $1 million. Yes, there are far more taxpayers in the middle and lower brackets. However, the IRS merely claimed they would prioritize hunting higher earners; they never explicitly said they wouldn't come after ALL Americans. Source: armstrongeconomics.com Dow tumbles 400 points, suffering worst day since early September: Live updates Trump will plunge U.S. somewhere 'between recession and depression': MSNBC analyst   MSNBC economic analyst Steven Ratner painted a dark picture of what he expects will happen if Donald Trump...