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In this live 55min group coaching call, Brian Cain, MPM is joined by Libertyville HS Director of Athletics John Woods, MPM. Brian and Coach Woods discuss leadership and culture in athletic administration. Libertyville High School in Illinois has 1,850 Student Athletes, 92 Teams, 31 Sports, over 150 coaches and ONE PROGRAM In this call Coach Woods discusses: What Is Culture? Going from Good to Great Process over outcome The Core Values of PROGRAM ONE PROGRAM: Passion Respect ONE Grit, Reliable, Accountable and Mindful The Importance of Branding The Process of Creating a department mission, vision and core principles. Why It's so much easier to establish a culture than maintaining one The PROGRAM & 10 PILLARS of Libertyville HS Culture Creating A Student Leadership and Developmental Curriculum The importance of having connection before you start working on correction Buy In Fades, Belief Sticks Faith In The Future Creates Power in The Present The Importance of Coaching For Significance vs. Satisfaction and Success How to use The MVP Process With Your First and 2nd Year Teachers How to Brand Your School With Core Principles The Importance of Mid-Season Feedback Form Questions To Ask Yourself Am I a final product - as good as I will ever be? Where am I putting legitimate effort into getting better? How hard and how often am I working at it? How do I know if I am making progress toward my goals? Contact Coach Woods John Woods john.woods@d128.org 217-840-7084 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Postsecondary Counselor, Amy Belstra of Libertyville High School, to have an important discussion about exploring the options when beginning to think of college. Our conversation covers topics such as: distinguishing between a college and a university, public versus private colleges, lifestyle and campus considerations, and much more. This episode was recorded on April 14, 2021.
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Postsecondary Counselor at Libertyville High School, Amy Belstra, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on developing a college list, attending virtual tours, college testing considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 15, 2020.(We appreciate your patience with our audio quality as we continue to record in a remote setting!)
Note: This episode is part three in a three-part series originally released by Drops of Ink – the student news publication of Libertyville High School. Drops of Ink explores different perspectives on race in Libertyville. Originally published September 14, 2016. Produced and hosted by Conor Kennedy.
Note: This episode is part two in a three-part series originally released by Drops of Ink – the student news publication of Libertyville High School. Drops of Ink explores the history of the movement for housing equality. Originally published July 22, 2016. Produced and hosted by Conor Kennedy.
Note: This episode is part one in a three-part series originally released by Drops of Ink – the student news publication of Libertyville High School. Drops of Ink delves into the history behind the segregation of Libertyville and its surrounding communities. Originally published May 26, 2016. Produced and hosted by Conor Kennedy.
Episode 106 of Lake County Sports Talk with Jon Kerr of Tribune Media and Joe Aguilar of Daily Herald. Recorded on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Our guest is professional baseball player Jimmy Govern. Jimmy is a 2015 graduate of Libertyville High School and currently in the Kansas City Royals organization. We talk to Jimmy about being at home and staying in shape during the coronavirus pandemic (2:00), his rapid rise from college baseball All-American to the Triple-A level (4:10), the mental side of the game (14:50) and how having a father as a golf pro helps with baseball (19:30). After the interview, Jon and Joe react to conversation with Jimmy, and give the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and impact on the Lake County sports scene (24:30). It's another great episode of Lake County Sports Talk. For more information on the podcast and how to subscribe to the show on iTunes, go to https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lakecountysportstalk.com (www.lakecountysportstalk.com).
Episode 106 of Lake County Sports Talk with Jon Kerr of Tribune Media and Joe Aguilar of Daily Herald. Recorded on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Our guest is professional baseball player Jimmy Govern. Jimmy is a 2015 graduate of Libertyville High School and currently in the Kansas City Royals organization. We talk to Jimmy about being at home and staying in shape during the coronavirus pandemic (2:00), his rapid rise from college baseball All-American to the Triple-A level (4:10), the mental side of the game (14:50) and how having a father as a golf pro helps with baseball (19:30). After the interview, Jon and Joe react to conversation with Jimmy, and give the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and impact on the Lake County sports scene (24:30). It’s another great episode of Lake County Sports Talk. For more information on the podcast and how to subscribe to the show on iTunes, go to www.lakecountysportstalk.com.
Local History Librarian Jennifer Barry helps us celebrate Women’s History Month at the local level by highlighting the extraordinary life of Libertyville High School teacher Dr. Norma Munson.
Peter interviews fellow classmate and class of 2019 graduate Thomas Power who is a jazz guitar player at Libertyville High School. Thomas recalls how his Mom pushed him to take jazz lessons whe he preferred heavy metal. He fought against it at the time, but he's now very grateful for the skills he's developed and the opportunities it's given him. Thomas will be attending Miliken University to earn a degree in Music Education.
Peter interviews Donnalyn Warmbold who is a Data Processing Specialist at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Mrs. Warmbold shares how an anonymous "Grinch" made sure her family had a nice Christmas after her father passed away from cancer. She hopes to one day pay it forward to another family in need.
Peter interviews Adam Faulkner who teaches special education at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Mr. Faulkner shares how a stranger risked his own safety to drive him back to school during a winter storm. That was over 20 years ago during college, but this self-less gesture reminds Mr. Faulkner that helping others sometimes requires courage.
Peter interviews Jeremy Marino who teaches Orchestra at Libertyville High School in Illinois. They discuss how kindness often goes unnoticed in the simple acts people do for you every day and how we can all practice patience and listening to show kindness toward others.
Peter interviews Daniel Gooris who teaches Physical Education at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Mr. Gooris recalls how family and friends created a community of support for he and his wife after their daughter was born with medical complications. They were deeply touched by others providing meals and running errands, so they could stay focused on their newborn. They've continued receiving support through the years as their daughter continues her medical journey, and this reminds him to pay it forward when he can. Kindness is contagious!
Peter interviews Alice Leafblad who teaches Social Studies and Life Skills at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Mrs. Leafblad shares how her 5th grade teacher believed she could achieve more and invested his time into helping her find ways to be successful in class and extra- curricular activities. Mrs. Leafblad follows his example in her teaching strategies today, helping students feel motivated, confident, and successful.
Peter interviews Dyan Naslund who teaches English at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Ms. Naslund talks about a health scare she had several years ago and how she had the courage to let her colleagues know about it. Having the courage to share her situation gave Ms. Naslund tremendous support and reminds her how she can pay it forward when others are going through a difficult time.
Peter interviews David Ness who teaches Guitar classes at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Mr. Ness shares how he struggled in high school but had a teacher who noticed he was unhappy and had lunch with him quite frequently. Her interest and concern for how he was doing left a lifelong impression that he uses with his own students today. Mr. Ness takes the time to get to know his students because there is always more to someone's story than what you see during class.
Peter interviews Dr. Tom Koulentes who is the Principal at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Dr. Koulentes shares how an elderly couple in Costa Rica cared for one of his students. Their selfless act of kindness reminds him what life is all about, "That it's about connecting with other human beings, that love is the ultimate currency, and that gratitude can be shown without materialistic things."
Peter interviews David Kreutz who teaches human anatomy at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Mr. Kreutz shares how an elderly couple paid for his dental care. Thirty years later, Mr. Kreutz reflects on how this gift of kindness, which happened during his transitional college years, reminds him that showing someone you care can be life changing. Knowing that you're not alone reduces stress. Nobody, he says, should feel so anxious that they can't learn.
Peter interviews Amy Holtsford who teaches law & government at Libertyville High School in Illinois. Mrs Holtsford shares how a teacher encouraged her to play baseball during the mid-70s when girls weren't allowed to be on the team. Thirty years later, Mrs. Holtsford thinks often of what a difference this teacher made in her life and how she can do the same today for her students.
Eileen Glynn Tucker hosts this mini-episode of WSFI Spotlight, as she interviews Eagle Scout Edward Stennolk about his AMAZING project to revitalize the Lourdes Grotto at the University of St. Mary of the Lake with a state of the art Votive light. Hear how this high school junior took his Catholic Faith to heart, and received approval from the Seminary's Board of Advisors, the Cardinal, and fundraised about two-thirds of the necessary funds needed to make this project a reality. Donations can be sent to Edward Stennkolk, PO Box 6978, Libertyville, IL 60048, with the Checks made payable to the University of St. Mary of the Lake, ATTN VOTIVE PROJECT.
Episode 34 of Lake County Sports Talk with Jon Kerr of Tribune Media and Joe Aguilar of Daily Herald. Recorded on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Our guest is Libertyville High School right-handed pitcher Riley Gowens. First we ask Riley about the North Suburban Conference baseball race this season, the Wildcats rivalry with Mundelein and why he chose the University of Illinois for college (1:30-3:30). Next Jon wants to know about Riley's first baseball memories and when he realized he could throw a baseball faster than the other kids (3:40-6:00). Next Riley reveals how he transformed his body physically and how that turned his career around. He also shares his dietary secrets, how he packs his lunch every day and what plant-based food he puts in his sandwiches (6:00-11:30). Next Joe asks Riley about his MLB draft possibilities now and in the future (11:45-16:30). We then close the interview with Riley giving his favorite pro pitchers. He's a Cubs fan (16:30-22:00) Our Headline of the Week is the girls soccer postseason. Brackets are out in both Class 3A and 2A with Lake County teams earning top seeds (24:45-28:30). In our Extra Point segment, Jon gives credit to a famous musician who is championing an important cause with his music this summer (28:45-31:00). And Joe pays tribute to a fallen Lake County coaching legend, Tom Maple (31:30-33:45). It's another great episode of Lake County Sports Talk. For more information on the podcast and how to subscribe to the show on iTunes, go to https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lakecountysportstalk.com (www.lakecountysportstalk.com).
Episode 34 of Lake County Sports Talk with Jon Kerr of Tribune Media and Joe Aguilar of Daily Herald. Recorded on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Our guest is Libertyville High School right-handed pitcher Riley Gowens. First we ask Riley about the North Suburban Conference baseball race this season, the Wildcats rivalry with Mundelein and why he chose the University of Illinois for college (1:30-3:30). Next Jon wants to know about Riley’s first baseball memories and when he realized he could throw a baseball faster than the other kids (3:40-6:00). Next Riley reveals how he transformed his body physically and how that turned his career around. He also shares his dietary secrets, how he packs his lunch every day and what plant-based food he puts in his sandwiches (6:00-11:30). Next Joe asks Riley about his MLB draft possibilities now and in the future (11:45-16:30). We then close the interview with Riley giving his favorite pro pitchers. He’s a Cubs fan (16:30-22:00) Our Headline of the Week is the girls soccer postseason. Brackets are out in both Class 3A and 2A with Lake County teams earning top seeds (24:45-28:30). In our Extra Point segment, Jon gives credit to a famous musician who is championing an important cause with his music this summer (28:45-31:00). And Joe pays tribute to a fallen Lake County coaching legend, Tom Maple (31:30-33:45). It’s another great episode of Lake County Sports Talk. For more information on the podcast and how to subscribe to the show on iTunes, go to www.lakecountysportstalk.com.
Episode 22 of Lake County Sports Talk with Jon Kerr of Tribune Media and Joe Aguilar of the Daily Herald. Recorded on Thursday, January 25, 2018. We switch gears this week and interview documentary film maker Santino Panico. Panico is a 2004 Libertyville High School graduate and member of the 2003 state runner up Wildcats football team. He played college football at the University of Nebraska. He now resides in New York but has been busy traveling back to Lake County and Chicagoland for a special reason. A few weeks ago at the Music Box Theater in Chicago, Panico premiered his documentary film, titled "From The Ground Up", a film he wrote, produced and directed. The film is about Panico’s quest to discover the athlete within himself—only as a vegan. He meets with vegetarian and vegan athletes, tells their stories about food and sport, confronting social norms and raising questions about the far-reaching impact of our food choices. Join Jon and Joe for a wide-ranging interview with Lake County filmmaker Santino Panico. For more information on the film, go to fromthegroundupfilm.com. Go to www.lakecountysportstalk.com for more on the podcast.
Episode 22 of Lake County Sports Talk with Jon Kerr of Tribune Media and Joe Aguilar of the Daily Herald. Recorded on Thursday, January 25, 2018. We switch gears this week and interview documentary film maker Santino Panico. Panico is a 2004 Libertyville High School graduate and member of the 2003 state runner up Wildcats football team. He played college football at the University of Nebraska. He now resides in New York but has been busy traveling back to Lake County and Chicagoland for a special reason. A few weeks ago at the Music Box Theater in Chicago, Panico premiered his documentary film, titled "From The Ground Up", a film he wrote, produced and directed. The film is about Panico's quest to discover the athlete within himself—only as a vegan. He meets with vegetarian and vegan athletes, tells their stories about food and sport, confronting social norms and raising questions about the far-reaching impact of our food choices. Join Jon and Joe for a wide-ranging interview with Lake County filmmaker Santino Panico. For more information on the film, go to http://fromthegroundupfilm.com (fromthegroundupfilm.com). Go to http://www.lakecountysportstalk.com (www.lakecountysportstalk.com) for more on the podcast.