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Host Justin Gaard is joined by new National Champion hammer thrower Angelos Mantzouranis on the podcast this week! Gaardsy and Angelos talk about his performance in Eugene (his reaction may surprise you), the challenges he has faced with injuries and changing his technique the past year, his respect for his coach Peter Miller and how he came to the U. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss Bruce Branch III and national champion Ben Barton in this week's edition of Cougar Tales.

The K-State men's track & field teams wrapped up the 2026 campaign having 2 national champions! Plus they finished 8th!

It has been two and a half years since the reigning, defending 2x World Champion and 9x Consecutive USPSA National Champion Michael Poggie has been on the show (Season 2 Episode 94 & S2E95). He's back! This is the first half of a 2-hour+ conversation. Enjoy!!   If you want to take a Mental Management class with Steve Anderson, follow the link below and use CSP10 for 10% off. https://www.andersonshooting.com/training ps://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

After watching her own mother get uprooted from her community for care, Rosie Fitzgerald decided regional seniors deserved better. Hear how this humble Kilkivan local transformed her hometown's aged care landscape and went on to win a major national award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Ferrante interviews FSU track national champion Shenese Walker to discuss her love for running, her progression from 2024 to now, and why she chose FSU.Plus Isa Torres situation, revisiting NIL, Brendan Sorsby/betting 2 game suspension reactions, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thw K-State men's track and field squad was 1st up on Wednesday night in Eugene, Oregon for the NCAA National Championships meet & Tah Chikomba becomes the lastest National Champion!

Send us Fan MailPreseason rankings feel nice until you realize you start playing the games and now you have to earn everything again. Denison University associate head coach and pitching coach Ryne Romick joins us to explain how a championship-level program keeps its edge, rebuilds identity, and stays hungry while on their way to a national  championship.We get specific on what actually plays for pitchers at the college level: why “strikes win” never stops being true, how fastball life and fastball command can make or break development, and why the best freshmen often help the team sooner by shrinking their role and ditching their ego. Ryne also pulls back the curtain on college baseball recruiting, including the reality that coaches may only see a short snapshot at a travel tournament, plus the intangibles that matter most when projecting who will thrive in a demanding program. We also go big-picture on Division I vs Division III baseball, the depth and experience differences, and why “fit” beats chasing labels. Ryan shares why strength training is the biggest readiness gap he sees when pitchers step on campus, and he gives an honest take on the sacrifice and family support required to coach at a high level. If you coach, play, or parent a pitcher, you'll leave with clearer recruiting priorities and a more grounded plan for getting better. Subscribe for the rest of our champions series, share this with a coach or player who needs it, and please leave a review and rating so more baseball coaches can find the show.Support the showFollow:  X | @BCUPod / IG @baseballcoachesunplugged Website - https://www.athlete1.netSponsor: The Netting Professionalshttps://www.nettingpros.com

The Weight You're Carrying — When the Exhaustion Isn't About the WorkThere's a kind of tired that sleep doesn't touch. You take the day off, sleep well, run a clean service — and still drive home feeling heavy. This episode is for the chef who keeps waiting for that weight to lift with one more vacation, one more good hire, one more season that doesn't crush them — and is starting to suspect it never will.Register for the free monthly Culinary Leadership Lab: a live working space for chefs ready to lead without losing themselves "This didn't start as obligation. It started as love."The Tired Sleep Doesn't TouchYou know the feeling. Solid service, food went out, team was locked in, guests were happy. You did everything right and you still feel heavy. Not frantic. Not chaotic. Just weighed down, and you can't quite name it.Here's the reframe that runs through the whole episode: what if that exhaustion isn't a sign you're weak or burned out or not cut out for this? What if it's information? Because the weight you're carrying usually isn't coming from the work. It's coming from something older than that.Emotional Labor Without AuthorshipThe chefs who show up most depleted almost never identify the right source of the weight. It's the hours. It's the team that won't step up. It's a business that never stops taking. All true. But underneath it, almost every time, there's something else — emotional labor without authorship.Managing the energy in a room, holding the container, absorbing the tension, keeping people steady — that's real work, and it costs something. In a kitchen it falls on the leader invisibly, without acknowledgement and without end. What makes it unbearable isn't the labor. It's doing it without ever consciously choosing it. It just accumulates. And what started as care becomes exhaustion. What started as love becomes weight you didn't even remember picking up. The Chef in the Black ForestYears ago, on a balcony in the Black Forest in Germany, Adam watched a chef step out a side door between lunch and dinner prep. No rush. He grabbed a basket and walked into the trees for 40 minutes — foraging, unhurried, present, like the work and the rest were part of the same thing instead of opposites.That image came home to a high-volume kitchen of ticket stacking and noise, and a belief that slowing down had to be earned. Adam kept telling himself the next job would feel right. Better kitchen, better team, better ownership. The next job came, and the one after that, and the feeling didn't — because the problem was never the kitchen. It was what he carried into every kitchen. He'd confused the weight with the love.------------------Stop chasing stars and start building a career that actually works. Join the National Champions at A-B Tech in Asheville for hands-on training that respects the hustle without losing the soul. Real tools for real chefs .------------------- How We Got ConditionedWe came into this with open hearts. We fell in love with the craft, with the choreography of a kitchen firing on all cylinders. But the industry we walked into had a very specific set of ideas about what dedication looked like, and we absorbed them before we had language to question them. Dedication looked like staying the longest. Commitment looked like absorbing the most. Caring looked like never setting anything down.So we learned to conflate sacrifice with love — to treat the weight as proof of our investment. Nobody handed us a contract to hold other people's motivation as our personal responsibility. It happened through the culture, through the chefs who modeled it, through an industry that rewarded endurance over presence and called it excellence. That's not a character flaw. That's conditioning. What's Actually in the BagThe first step out is naming what's actually in there. You carry other people's moods — you read the room before you read the board. You carry other people's motivation, feeling responsible when someone won't perform. You carry unspoken expectations you never agreed to. And you carry the gap between the chef you imagined you'd be and the chef the business requires you to be. Most of us carry it all silently, as if it's just part of the deal. It doesn't have to be.The Authorship ResetWhen did you stop choosing this? Not when did it get hard — when did you move from *I choose this* to *I don't have a choice?* Because choosing nothing is still a choice, and choices can be revisited. The refrain to take from this episode: this didn't start as obligation. It started as love. Love without authorship turns into obligation. Obligation without boundaries turns into resentment. And resentment is just love that's lost its way.The reset is three steps — on paper, not in your head. One: name what you're carrying that isn't yours. Two: name what you're choosing today. Three: release one expectation you never agreed to. Pick one. Just one. The reset isn't a reinvention. It's a reclamation.-----------------------You wouldn't run a kitchen with broken equipment, so why are you redlining your own body? Carolina Health & Wellness** helps you find your peak with TRT and peptide therapy. Stop grinding through the fatigue. Visit here and get 1% better today.------------Chapters00:00 - Invisible Load 02:31 - Carrying What Isn't Yours 04:08 - The Black Forest Lesson 06:39 - Love and Conditioning 08:09 - Naming the Weight09:35 - Choosing Again 11:02 - The Authorship Reset 13:43 - What We Learned 14:52 - Closing Thanks -----------------Research LinksAB Tech Culinary Program Carolina Health & WellnessLike, Follow & Subscribe to Chef Life Radio Podcast Copyright Chef Life Media LLCStay Tall & Frosty. And Lead from the Heart. Adam.

Send us Fan MailMost teams chase talent. The teams that last build an environment that makes talent behave like a teammate.We sit down with Denison University head baseball coach Mike Deegan to talk about what actually drives winning in college baseball, especially at the Division III level where development, academics, and leadership all collide. We get specific about recruiting strategy: why measurable tools are only the starting point, how “fit” shows up in values and family alignment, and why the right people move an entire program forward faster than a single standout player ever could. Mike also shares what he learned inside the Marietta baseball machine, and why the “secret” is usually just sustained work, standards, and sacrifice.From there, we dig into the heart of culture building and people development. Mike lays out the idea that most behavior is shaped by the environment, which changes how you think about buy-in, team-first stars, and long-term accountability. We also get practical about goals and performance: why goals are common, why sacrifice is not, and how Kaizen (continuous improvement) keeps a program grounded when it shifts from being the hunter to being the hunted.We close with a powerful reframing of failure, reflection, and competitiveness, including a pickup basketball story that turns leadership into something you can feel. If you care about college baseball coaching, team culture, leadership training, and building a winning program the right way, this conversation will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with a coach or player who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest lesson you're taking into your next season.Support the showFollow:  X | @BCUPod / IG @baseballcoachesunplugged Website - https://www.athlete1.netSponsor: The Netting Professionalshttps://www.nettingpros.com

The illusion of world-class strength is built on rigid programming—but the truth is that strict protocols are often what cause elite lifters to plateau or break. Long before he was known as The Swolefessor, Marcellus Williams discovered that textbook biomechanics and conventional gym culture rarely produced championship-level results. By combining a formal education in kinesiology with advanced athlete psychology, he uncovered a hidden variable in human performance that transformed talented lifters into world champions. In this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Marcellus explains why adaptability—not rigidity—is the true key to long-term strength success. In This Episode The Adaptability Paradox – Why changing a program mid-cycle can be the key to breaking plateaus instead of breaking the athlete. Psychological Profiling – How understanding a lifter's mindset before they touch the barbell impacts performance, execution, and retention. Individualized Mechanics – Why copying a world champion's technique is often a mistake and how to build a technical model that fits the individual. Managing Large Coaching Rosters – The systems and processes behind successfully coaching more than 80 lifters without sacrificing elite-level results. Meet the Guest Marcellus Williams is an elite powerlifting coach, educator, and co-founder of Powerlifting Now. Known throughout the industry as The Swolefessor, he combines a degree in Kinesiology with advanced athlete psychology to coach more than 80 active lifters. His coaching résumé includes 4 IPF World Champions and 14 National Champions. Follow Marcellus Williams YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theswolefessor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswolefessor Powerlifting Now: https://powerlifting-now.com/ Strength Now: https://strength-now.com/ Become an elitefts Channel Member Get early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk and exclusive member-only content. ➡️ @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate's Table Talk FULL Crew Access https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Limited Edition Apparel https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Programs & More https://www.elitefts.com/shop/dave-tate-s-table-talk-crew.html TYAO Application https://www.elitefts.com/dave-tate-s-tyao-application Best-Selling elitefts Products Pro Resistance Training Bands https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html Specialty Barbells https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bars-weights/specialty-bars.html Wraps, Straps & Sleeves https://www.elitefts.com/shop/power-gear.html Sponsors elitefts Get an extra 10% OFF with code TABLETALK https://www.elitefts.com/ Marek Health Get 10% OFF your next lab package with code TABLETALK https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk LMNT Get a free 8-count sample pack with your order http://www.drinklmnt.com/tabletalk ChiliPad 2.0 Save up to $255 with code TABLETALK https://sleep.me/tabletalk Massenomics https://www.massenomics.com/ MASS Research Review Save 20% on monthly, yearly, or lifetime memberships with code ELITEFTS20 https://massresearchreview.com/ RP Hypertrophy App Get 10% OFF with code TABLETALK https://rpstrength.com/pages/hypertrophy-app

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For the second year in a row, the NCAA Softball Championship trophy lives in Austin. Congrats to the Texas Longhorns: Back-to-back National Champions! Salute to the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Nija Canady: runner-ups for the second consecutive year. I can't say enough about Canady: She has been the face of college softball since she stepped on campus at Stanford (not TT), and has handled all of the hype, conversation, and unrelenting scrutiny with such grace. I am certain this year's NCAA tournament will continue to break ratings records. What a fantastic showcase for the best of college softball - all of that and more on Finish Your Breakfast.

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Former Laurel Springs students and current UVA Men's Tennis players Stefan Regalia and Stiles Brockett offer insight into their experience with online schooling at Laurel Springs, how it prepared them for life as a collegiate athlete, and SO much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2016 National Champion with Villanova Kris Jenkins joins the show to talk about his former teammates, and current Nova Knicks, being in the NBA Finals. Then, we discuss whether Wemby can become the face of the NBA if the Spurs win the title this year. Also, Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2016 National Champion with Villanova Kris Jenkins joins the show to talk about his former teammates, and current Nova Knicks, being in the NBA Finals. Then, we discuss whether Wemby can become the face of the NBA if the Spurs win the title this year. Also, Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 10 most exciting teams in college basketball! Drafting our top transfer classes! Drafting next year's national champion! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday! The College Basketball stock market is LIVE on Stakeholder! Buy low or sell high on teams as they lose and add players in the portal! Join using our link for an instant $15 bonus: https://stak3holder.com/join/sleepersmedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Topher and Jeff talk with one of our favorite guests of all time, Jeff Lerg. Lerg is the epitome of what this podcast is all about: he battled through adversity as a 5'6” goalie and came out the other side, not only as a National Champion with Michigan State University, but more importantly as an incredible human. After 10+ years of playing professionally, he now runs his own goalie school and loves helping players with their mindset. In this episode we talk about: — How kids are growing up with way more pressure now — Why athletes are more likely to get hired later in life — The importance of telling people about your goals — How do we develop driven athletes AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! JOIN HTTU TODAY! HTT MERCH Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

‘Tis the season for Recruit Reflections! It's that time of year when we kick off our Recruit Reflection series once again for Season 4, sponsored by Full Out Collegiate Recruiting. We're so excited to begin with three athletes who are not only among the top Level 10 gymnasts in the country, but are also teammates at Brandy Johnson's in Florida.We are joined by Imani White, who was originally committed to Cal before ultimately switching her commitment to Mizzou. She is a four-time Level 10 National Champion, a four-time Nastia Cup qualifier, and will be headed to Mizzou this upcoming season.Jada Oliver is also here. She is committed to LSU and will join the Tigers for the 2028 season. She is the 2025 Level 10 National All-Around Champion and a two-time Nastia Cup qualifier.We also have Sofia Estrada, who will be an Oklahoma Sooner this fall and recently won a national title on vault at the 2026 Level 10 National Championships.They join us for a recruiting roundtable discussion about their experiences as highly sought-after Level 10 gymnasts, the advice they received along the way, whether they influenced one another's recruiting decisions, and more.Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Happy Girl, Erica S, Semflam, Amy C, Maria L, Becca S, Cathleen R, Faith, Kerry M, Derek H, Emily, Sharon B, MSU, Kimberly G, Lela M, Mara L, Jenna A, Alex M, Dana, Lidia, Maria P, Alicia O, Cristina K, Hayley B, Bethany J, Kentiemac, Marni S, Betny T, Emily C, Cathy D, Lisa T, Libby C, Thiago, Debbie, Taryn M, Amy M, Jamie S, Chuck C, Kaitlin, Susan P, LFC_Hokie, Ella, Kay, Julie B, Austin K, Jane, Sarah, Amy, Stephen S, Johanna T, Alison S, Alberto D, Kristina T, Abigail W, Jennifer K, Kate M, Naomi S, Claudia L, Erin L, Thomas B, Lauren D, Kihika M, Beth C, Amy, Renee PM, Ryan V, Brandon H, Okcaro, Tyler, Paola, Heather, Kate, Danielle, ALittleUnderRotated, Lacy, Dana C, Grace, Pat G, Lexi G, Laura N, Kathy, Katie A, Róisín, Megan J, Emily D, Britton, Ry Shep, Reyna G, William A, MB, Jackson G, Stella, Ulo F, Noah C, Melissa H, Alexis, William M, Susie, Leslie G, Catherine B, Laura L, Katy S, Kathy M, Kathy S, Okcaro, Caroline P, JD B, Cookiecutter, SuniFan, Caroline M, kcmojojojo, Sammy S, Fabio B, Lacie M, Sara G, Kerry H, Leah D, Margaret G, Molly, ClemsonTigersFan, Lisa B, Sarah M, Grace M, Laura A, Justin D, Jas, Kendrick C, Rich A, Ty T, Nick S, Becky E, Annsley M, Melody M, Stacey M, Erica H, Kathy, Teressa, Angela C, Bridgett C, Ashley D, Whitney J, Shelly A, Erika B, JuJu & DFP!

Greg Blair is the Sporting Dog Manager at Purina, and has walked the fields with some of the finest bird dogs in America – including his own National Champion. Greg and Travis discuss what it takes to get the most out of your bird dog during the hunt, at trials, hunt tests, and at home. Greg explains how field trials positively affect dogs that hunt wild birds, sporting dog genetics, finding the right dog breed for you, learning from a mentor, finding the right training method, investing in your dog, and what it takes to reach the pinnacle for a bird dog. @gblair5Presented by: Walton's (waltons.com/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb), Black Gold Explorer Dog Food (blackgoldpet.com/), Hunt Fish SD (huntfishsd.com/), Aberdeen SD (aberdeensd.com/), RuffLand Kennels (rufflandkennels.com/), Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club (horseandhunt.com/), & Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 459 of Airey Bros Radio features KC Rock, Head Wrestling Coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, following one of the biggest seasons in program history.Coach Rock joins ABR LIVE after leading Embry-Riddle Wrestling to a 4th place finish at the 2026 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championships with TWO individual national champions — Yoshiya Funakoshi (141) and Kenneth Copley (285).In this episode, Coach Rock breaks down:Embry-Riddle's rise into a national NAIA powerhouseBuilding elite wrestling culture with high academic standardsRecruiting student-athletes to one of the top aerospace universities in AmericaThe realities of NAIA scholarship models and roster buildingCoaching philosophy, leadership, and athlete developmentHis journey from Boise State wrestler to nationally respected college coachLife in Prescott, Arizona and why Embry-Riddle is such a unique opportunity for recruitsThe conversation also dives into:NAIA Wrestling, Embry-Riddle academics, engineering and aviation degrees, college recruiting, NCAA vs NAIA wrestling, JUCO pathways, scholarship structures, Prescott Arizona culture, and how to balance elite athletics with demanding academic majors.Whether you're a wrestler, parent, recruit, coach, or fan of college wrestling, this episode offers an inside look at building championship culture at one of the most unique universities in the country.

After taking a much needed week off the Coaches' Panel of Nickie Sanlin of McKendree, Jay Hosack of George Mason, Brad Rosstratter of UC San Diego, Theo Edwards of CSUN and Dan Friend of Lewis (for a brief moment) jump into this mega-closeout episode to talk about the NCAA Championship match crowing the University of Hawaii as the 2026 National Champions. Along with that a lot of news of top names turning pro before the completion of their collegiate careers as well as athletes changing teams. With that, we move into the effects of "The Portal." As always, we end with a fan favorite, "Jay's Hot Takes!" NOTE: A special thank you to all of you who have followed the podcast during the 2026 NCAA Men's Volleyball season. We truly and deeply appreciate all your support, comments, messages and friendly conversations with those of you who have contacted us or said, "Hello," to us! We may do some special topics over the summer, or even track our USA Men's teams!

Brian visits with Matt Aldred, Michigan's strength & conditioning coach, on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Aldred reflects on the Wolverines' run to the 2026 national championship, discusses his partnerships with the returning players, and details his onboarding process with Michigan's newcomers. Programming note: Defend the Block will be taking a brief break, with our next episode scheduled for June 16.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most kitchen cultures don't break in blow-ups. They erode in the things leaders chose not to name. This episode is for the chef who knows something is off in the room, has known for weeks, and keeps hoping it will fix itself."Love without boundaries becomes martyrdom. Standards without heart becomes control. Leadership is the integration of both."Register for the free monthly Culinary Leadership Lab: a live working space for chefs ready to lead without losing themselves @ https://thecheflifebrigade.com/thelab-------------------The Signal in the RoomYou've walked into a kitchen and felt it before you could name it. Service is running. Tickets are moving. Food is going out. But the energy is weird. The team is guarded. The rhythm feels broken in a way you can't put your finger on.That's not anxiety. That's not you being too sensitive. That's your leadership radar going off. And if you've been at this long enough, you know that feeling isn't random. The discomfort is information.The problem isn't that you don't feel it. The problem is what most of us do with it. We hope.We hope it fixes itself. We hope they get the message. We hope one more shift will smooth it out. But hope in that context isn't strategy. It's avoidance wearing a patient face. And what you tolerate, you teach.How We Got HereWe didn't get here because we stopped caring. We got here because we cared deeply. We fell in love with the craft, with feeding people, with precision, with the feeling of getting it exactly right.Then we ran into a business that rewarded the ones who could absorb the most, who could endure the most, who could give the most without asking for anything back. So we hardened. We armored up to survive. And slowly, quietly, the heart that made us powerful became something we learned to protect instead of lead from.Here's the fracture most chefs don't have language for yet. The craft asks for presence. The business rewards endurance. Those two things pull in opposite directions. If nobody teaches you how to hold both, you end up believing that sacrificing yourself is part of the job. It isn't. That's conditioning.Two CustomersIn every operation, there are two customers. The guest at table 12. And the internal customer — your team, the people standing next to you on the line, carrying the mission with you every shift.Both are owed something.But if you're wired as a people pleaser — if you're wired to smooth things over, to absorb the friction so nobody else has to feel it — you're probably over-indexing on one and under-serving the other. Most chefs are deeply committed to the guest experience. They'll flex the menu, jump on a station, take the hit. And in doing that, they sometimes quietly ask their team to absorb the chaos instead.That's not leadership. That's love without boundaries. And love without boundaries always lands somewhere — usually on the people closest to you.Stay Tall & Frosty. And Lead from the Heart. —Adam.----------------Chapters00:00 - Lead With Heart02:14 - Leadership Radar05:00 - Two Customers07:32 - Hold The Line08:48 - The Slip11:19 - Owe Each Other13:23 - Love With Boundaries14:19 - One Loop This Week15:31 - Episode Takeaways16:23 - Closing Thanks---------------Stop chasing stars and start building a career that actually works. Join the National Champions at AB Tech in Asheville for hands-on training that respects the hustle without losing the soul. Real tools for real chefsYou wouldn't run a kitchen with broken equipment, so why are you redlining your own body? Carolina Health & Wellness helps you find your peak with TRT and peptide therapy. Stop grinding through the fatigue.Research LinksThe Successful Chef Leadership BootcampAttribution & SubscriptionSubscribe to The Recipe for Your Success NewsletterLearn more at Chef Life CoachingLike, Follow & Subscribe to Chef Life RadioPodcast Copyright Chef Life Media LLC

Maureen Hirt is the Women's Basketball Head Coach at Denison University where she led the Big Red to the D3 National Championship in 2026. On their way to the title, the Big Red took down two unbeaten squads and became the first NCAC team to win the national championship since DePauw in 2013.In her 4 seasons at Denison Hirt has compiled a 75-36 overall recordHirt came to Denison after spending the previous season as the Associate Head Coach at Oberlin College, her third year on staff as an assistant for the Yeowomen. During her second year at Oberlin, Hirt was one of 10 Tara VanDerveer fellows across the country to be a part of the 2020 cohort for the Women's Sports Foundation's advancement of women in coaching.Hirt is the Co-Founder and Owner of Ohio Champion Basketball (OCB), a basketball skills and performance training company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since November of 2015, OCB has trained athletes from the middle school to professional level. She began her coaching career as the Guardian Angels eighth grade boys' head basketball coach, a position she held for four seasons from October 2014-February 2018.Maureen played her college basketball at Kenyon College where she was two-time team captain and the 2014 North Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year. She was a four-time All-NCAC player and three-time first-team all-conference selection, and is still the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,819 career points. After her senior season, she was recognized as a D3 Women's News Third-Team All-American and first-team all-region performer.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 Apple, Spotify, 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.You'll want to grab pen and paper before you listen to this episode with Maureen Hirt , Women's Basketball Head Coach at Denison University, 2026 D3 National Champions.Website - https://denisonbigred.com/sports/womens-basketballEmail - hirtm@denison.eduTwitter/X - @MaureenHirtVisit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

Connemara's Cora Keane is set to make history in June 2026 as she is set to become the club's first female boxer to represent Ireland at the Four Nations event with champions from Scotland, England and Wales at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility in Motherwell from June 11th-14th. Cora will in the under-15 squad with Olympic duo Edward C. Ward and John Paul Ward and their team is managed by Monivea's Gabe Connelly.  Dominik Barrett (Titans), Lacey Shaughnessy (Monivea) and Eddie Sweeney (Galway) are with the under-17 team that includes Monivea's Gus Farrell in their coaching set-up. Cora is a three-time National Champion (beating Oakleaf's Katie McDonagh 5-0 in this year's final) before also taking down Lisburn's Texas Trinity Lovell in the box off to earn her place on the Irish team. Cora Keane popped into Galway Bay FM to chat to Darren Kelly.

What happens when a world class athlete and mindset coach meets the menopause transition? We find out this week with champion mountain bike racer and mental performance coach Sonya Looney, who dug deep into her positive psychology toolkit to navigate her compressed midlife journey through pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, miscarriage, perimenopause, and the performance/identity challenges they bring. She shares hormone therapy insights, nutrition shifts, powerlifting gains, training for who you are now, acceptance without resignation, and much more.Sonya Looney is a World Champion (24-hour racing) mountain biker and 4x National Champion, a positive psychology researcher, and internationally recognized performance expert. She holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she won an award for her research on meaningful accomplishment. Sonya is a sought-after keynote speaker, performance coach, and podcast host, whose work bridges elite sport, science, and human insight. Her ideas have appeared in major media from The Washington Post to Outside Magazine , and she has been featured in a New York Times Best-selling book. Passionate about helping high performers find lasting fulfillment, Sonya integrates evidence-based strategies and personal experience to redefine what it means to truly matter, and she is a forthcoming author on that subject! Learn more about her and her work at sonyalooney.comWatch on YouTubeSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Garth Hager is a former freestyle mogul skier who had 4 World Cup podiums, 1 World Cup Win, was a 4X National Champion, and Bumps N' Jumps Champion. During Garth's skiing career he started a summer ski camp with a few other athletes called Camp Revolution. After Garth's career as an athlete he turned to coaching full time and was the Head Coach for Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, and then became an assistant for the US Ski Team for 9 years coaching a laundry list of successful athletes to career best results including one of the greatest of all time Hannah Kearney. He was named National Coach of the Year twice and was awarded the Medal of Ikkos be Hannah in 2014 for all of his efforts. Garth then became the Head Coach for the US Ski Team and spent time as the Head Coach for Aspen as well. In this episode we discuss Garth's journey from competitor to coaching and what has driven him to succeed so far. Enjoy! #whatdrivesyou #success #moguls

Easton Bazzoli is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Gannon University where he led the Golden Knights to the 2026 Division 2 National Championship. In two seasons as the head coach Bazzoli has compiled a 61-10 overall record. He spent one season at Gannon as an assistant to Jordan Fee in 2023-24 where he helped the team to a record of 32-3 and an appearance in the Elite Eight.Bazzoli Previously served as an assistant at Union University, helping guide the Bulldogs to a 96-71 record during his six seasons at the school.Bazzoli played his college basketball at NCAA Division II Cedarville (Ohio) University from 2013-17. Easton was a four-year starter for the Yellow Jackets, appearing in 114 games with 95 starts. He finished his collegiate career with 973 points and 526 rebounds, along with 201 assists and 112 steals while serving as a two-time team captain.On this episode Mike & Easton discuss the 2026 D2 National Championship Season for Gannon University.Easton talks about the importance of fostering a culture of relentless effort and unwavering character among his players, emphasizing that success is not merely a product of talent, but rather a culmination of commitment and cohesion within the team. He candidly reflects on the challenges of maintaining this mindset, particularly in the wake of victory, and the delicate balance between nurturing a winning culture while avoiding the pitfalls of entitlement. We dive into his coaching philosophy, which prioritizes adaptability and decision-making over rigid rules, thereby empowering players to respond dynamically to the ebbs and flows of the game. Bazzoli reflects on the transformative journey of his team from previous seasons to the 2026 D2 National Championship.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 Apple, Spotify, 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.Be sure to take down some notes as you listen to this episode with Easton Bazzoli, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Gannon University, 2026 Division 2 National Champions.Website - https://gannonsports.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - bazzoli002@gannon.eduTwitter/X - @EastonBazzoliVisit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

Join nationally-credentialed journalist Thomas Christopher in this action-packed episode of Mr. Gridiron - discussing the hottest topics in college football.While you're listening to the show, please make sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel!Today's episode is built around the Virginia Tech Hokies, led by new head coach James Franklin, and their ability to become a powerhouse in the ACC. Mr. Gridiron is also joined by Cotton Bowl VP of Communications Scottie Rodgers, as well as former UAlbany Football coach Jared Ambrose.This morning's Morning Huddle highlights the three P4 conferences agreeing on a 24-team playoff format, Nebraska lands a $5M NIL deal with Matt Rhule, Kirk Herbstreit gives his National Champion prediction, and transfer portal news.This episode's Eye-Opener segment features James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies.Today's Film Room Flash features Navy quarterback Braxton Woodson.Follow along for that, and much more in the latest edition of Mr. Gridiron!The League Winners are a company dedicated to covering the college football and the NFL. Created by Thomas Christopher, TLW was created to give football fans news, highlights, interviews, film review and much more surrounding the game of football.#MrGridiron #CollegeFootball #FootballPodcast #CottonBowl #NCAAFootball #CFBPodcast #NCAA #Football #SportsPodcast #CFB26 #CFBRecruiting #CFBTransferPortal #CFBRumors #ScottieRodgers #UAlbanyFootball #UAlbany #UAlbanyGreatDanes #JaredAmbrose

While no one is practicing this week in major college football Todd Blackledge and I sat down to reflect on our Road Trip this past spring in the Big Ten.In today's Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth podcast we explore the conference that has crowned the last three National Champions and this past December, welcomed four new head coaches. And for the first time on this podcast we went LIVE on YouTube and X. If you haven't subscribed, please do so you never miss a conversation around college football, Coast to Coast.Todd and I share our lessons learned and intel gathered from Penn State, UCLA, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern and Illinois.As always, every podcast is fueled by our founding sponsor, 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.As always, much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

Lasse Fahlen is a 10X Olympic mogul coach and the current World Cup head coach for Sweden. Lasse is a true legend in the sport of freestyle mogul skiing and has coached in every Olympics moguls has been a part of. Over Lasse's career he has Multiple World Champions, World Cup winners and National Champions. He coached Olympic gold medalists Walter Wallberg and the legendary Kari Traa. He has coached for multiple countries including Norway and for the USA. In this episode we discuss Lasse's journey from competitor to coaching and what has driven him to succeed so far. One of Lasse's athletes Ludvig Fjällström made a short documentary on his career which is called The Man Behind The Medal and if you would like to watch there is a link below! Enjoy! #whatdrivesyou #success #mogulsThe Man Behind The Medal: https://youtu.be/XChYUuCBPE4?si=sG7tHN-cQHcTZVF5

In Episode 37 I sit down with Bronze Medalist, Olympian and two time national champion, Chase Dodd. We talk current Olympics, Bronze, college seasons, national league and much more.

Scott Mason talks with Zach Osterman of the Indy Star about the Jets' newest WR, Omar CooperJr ! Zach discusses: -Cooper's high school career -History as a multi-sport athlete -Why did Cooper redshirt as a freshman? -Surviving the 'Cignetti Purge" -Ascent in 2024 and 2025 -Role in delivering a national championship to Indiana -Durability and character -Good fit in NY with the Jets? and much more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Mundell has been competing at the highest levels of Olympic weightlifting while running two gyms and raising three kids. She is a 7x Provincial Masters Olympic Lifting Champion, 2x National Champion, Bronze medalist at the 2018 World championships Barcelona, and most recently the 2025 National Functional Fitness Gold Medalist.Her background in behavioral neuroscience and sports science is what makes her framework different, she understands both why your brain resists change and exactly what to do about it.In this episode, we cover:Why your metabolism isn't slowing down due to age, and what's actually happening insteadThe real reason busy founders stall despite doing "everything right"Why cold plunges aren't delivering what the wellness industry promised, especially for womenThe supplement mistake costing thousands while three basics go ignoredWhy strength training in your 40s matters more than any biohack on the marketThe mindset shift that separates people who transform their health from those stuck in the planning phaseCaroline Mundell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-mundell-9803ba39/Ray Waliahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/raywalia/

Assistant Coach and General Manager Kyle Church joins Defend the Block this week to reflect on the Wolverines' run to the national championship, detail his role in building the roster each season, and break down the five new Wolverines who officially joined the team last week (Brandon McCoy Jr., Lincoln Cosby, J.P. Estrella, Jalen Reed, and Moustapha Thiam).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Williams is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Grand Valley State University where he just led the Lakers to back to back D2 National Championships in 2025 and 2026. In his 11 years at the helm of the Laker program, he has amassed a 314-50 (.863) overall record and a 188-28 (.870) record in the GLIAC. He has led the Lakers to six GLIAC regular season titles, four GLIAC Tournament titles, four Midwest Regional titles, and two National Championships.This is the second stint for Williams at GVSU, as he was an assistant coach with the Lakers from 2002-2007, which included winning the 2006 Division II National Championship.Williams spent four seasons as the head coach at Davenport, where he compiled an outstanding 130-11 (.922) overall record. Before becoming the head coach at Davenport, Williams spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Michigan. He was also responsible for starting the women's basketball program at Finlandia (NCAA Division III) in Hancock, Mich. In his three seasons as head coach (1999-2000 to 2001-02), the team owned a 44-33 (.571) record.Williams coached for a number of years at the high school level, where he was head coach of the girls varsity team at Hancock High School from 1989 to 2000. Those teams recorded a 207-51 (.802) mark, winning eight district championships and four regional titles. For five seasons, he was also the head coach of the varsity boys team at Hancock, owning a 72-36 (.667) record.He began his coaching career at Ironwood High School, as head coach of the girls varsity team in 1986. A few years later, Williams moved to the collegiate ranks, serving as an assistant coach during the 1988-89 season with at Michigan Tech.On this episode Mike and Mike discuss how Grand Valley State won consecutive Division II national championships in 2025 and 2026. Wiliams shares the importance of fostering a unique team identity and the necessity of cultivating leadership among players, particularly following the loss of seasoned seniors. Coach Williams shares poignant reflections on the emotional landscape of victory, contrasting it with the weighty burden of defeat, and articulates the strategies employed to mitigate pressure while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and resilience. Our discussion also highlights the meticulous preparation required during tournament play, underscoring the balance between individual player development and team cohesion. Williams offers listeners a profound understanding of the dedication and strategic thinking that lead to back to back National Championships.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 Apple, Spotify, 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.Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Mike Williams, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Grand Valley State University, back to back D2 National Champions in 2025 and 2026.Website - https://gvsulakers.com/sports/womens-basketballEmail - willimi@gvsu.eduTwitter/X - @Mike_WilliamsGV @gvsuwbbVisit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

In this episode, Dan is joined by Caesar Asadi to discuss what it means to be "relentless" as an athlete and coachCaesar Asadi is headed into his fifth season as the Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving programs head coach this Fall 2025. Asadi is the second coach in program history and has quickly cemented the legacy of himself and the swimming & diving program at St. Thomas University. In just three seasons, he led the men's swim team to the university's first ever team national championship and coached STU's first NAIA National Champions in Men and Women sports in the school's 63-year history. He is also the first coach at STU to be named National Coach of the Year, earning the honor after leading the 22-23 Men's swim team to 5 National Champion events, 2 new NAIA National Records, and a National Runner-Up finish.YEAR 5 (25-26) " RELENTLESS" In the program's fifth season, both teams cracked Top-5 in the NAIA, with 15 NAIA 1st Team All-Americans. 8 new program records were set with over 50 new entries to the program's all-time Top 10, highlighting the depth of the program. This was also the first time both teams qualified a full roster (18) for the National Championship. The women's team swam to a 4th place finish behind 401 points, highlighted by a National Title in the Women's 400 IM by Alessia Claassen (4:22.95). The men finished 5th with 328 points behind the freshman distance phenom Alan Gonzalez Torres winning the men's 1650 freestyle. Both teams earned CSCAA Scholar All-American recognition for the fourth year in a row, maintaining the Standard of academic excellence. For more on Caesar be sure to follow @coachcaesar on IGSeason 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician's hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft covering all the biggest stories headed into this year's Draft. In the first hour, Pat and the boys recap their visit to Pittsburgh's greatest amusement park, Kennywood, and are joined by Senior NFL Analyst at ESPN, Peter Schrager to discuss his latest mock draft and everything he is hearing around the league, including that the Cardinals may be open to moving out of the 3rd pick, positional value throughout the draft, and prospects to keep an eye on moving up the board. Also in the first hour we are joined by NBA Champion & 15 year NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins to update us on the NBA first round, LeBron taking over at 41 years old, and more. In the second hour, we are joined by ESPN Senior Insider Adam Schefter who tells he sees a lot of trade action on the horizon, the NFL's perspective on Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, and more. To help wrap things up, the greatest College Football Coach of all time, 7-time National Champion, Nick Saban joins the progrum to tell us how he has prepared to cover this year's Draft, how he goes about evaluating players, how he sees Alabama QB Ty Simpson developping at the next level, how incredible Caleb Downs was a true freshman, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+.  Tune in tomorrow night at 7pm ET for the Internet debut of The Football Town, an NFL Films showcase of Pittsburgh's football history voiced by Pat, right before the 7th Annual Draft Spectacular. We appreciate the hell aht of all of yinz. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Kahn is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Mary Washington where he just led the Eagles to the 2026 NCAA Division Three Men's Basketball Championship in Indianapolis. Kahn also took the Eagles to the NCAA Tournament second round in 2023 and the sweet 16 in 2025.Prior to Mary Washington Kahn posted a 153-27 record in six seasons at Cabrini College, including five consecutive Colonial States Athletic Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the NCAA Championship game in 2011-12. His mark of 131-19 over those five years was the best record in all of NCAA Division III.In his first stop as a head coach, Kahn spent six seasons at the University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg. With the Bobcats, Kahn became the program's all-time leader in career victories (77) and claimed the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference regular season crown in 2004-05, the first in program history.Kahn also served as an assistant coach at Wesley College, Albright College, Shepherd University, and Grand View College.On this episode Mike & Marcus discuss the experience of leading Mary Washington to victory in the 2026 NCAA Division 3 Men's Basketball National Championship. Kahn opens up about the early season expectations that were set based on the team's previous successes and the importance of maintaining a focus on both individual and collective goals. He emphasizes the significance of returning players in building a foundation of trust and resilience, which ultimately contributed to their championship journey. The conversation delves into the intricacies of the season, including the challenges faced in scheduling and the necessity of facing tough opponents to prepare for the rigors of the NCAA tournament. Kahn illustrates how each game served as a learning opportunity, reinforcing the team's resolve and adaptability in the face of adversity. He reflects on the pivotal moments that defined their success, particularly the exhilarating atmosphere of hosting tournament games, which galvanized the players and the community. Kahn's insights into the strategic elements of coaching highlight the balance between fostering talent and cultivating a cohesive team environment. As the episode unfolds, Kahn shares the emotional weight of the championship victory, expressing gratitude for the bonds formed among the players and the shared joy of achieving a collective dream. He articulates a powerful message about the enduring impact of teamwork and the memories created throughout the season, reminding listeners that the essence of sports transcends mere competition, rooted in the relationships and experiences that shape young athletes.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 Apple, Spotify 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.Be prepared to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Marcus Kahn, Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Mary Washington, the 2026 Division Three Men's Basketball National Champions.Website - https://umweagles.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - mkahn@umw.eduTwitter/X - @Coach_KahnVisit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

Chuck & EJ are BACK for the final episode of Season 7 of The Steam Room after a wild March Madness! Chuck sounds off on tanking in the NBA and salutes the astronauts of the Artemis II mission in his 'First of All'. National Champion and Michigan Head Coach Dusty May joins the guys to talk Michigan's dominance, the aftermath of winning a national title, and how his 2023 run with FAU prepared him for the moment. The Fellas get some parting gifts for the season's end before Chuck takes a few Masters-related calls on his answering machine. Ernie then takes us back with a 'Good for the Soul' recap from throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special edition of Defend the Block, Brian Boesch reflects on some of his memories from each player, the Wolverines' staff, and the team's postseason journey. We're also inviting you to share why this season was special. You can send an email or an audio file to Brian.Boesch@learfield.com, and we may feature your submission in a future episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night's National Championship game as the Michigan Wolverines are National Champions for the first time since 1989, as well as all the NFL news floating around the sports world as we are getting closer to the NFL Draft, and an update yesterday's baseball slate, as well as a preview of today. Joining the progrum is National Champion, future 1st round pick in the NBA Draft, Michigan star Forward, Yaxel Lendeborg to chat about being a champion, the camaraderie of this Michigan team, his relationship with Dusty May, being battle tested in the Big Ten, and more. Next, ESPN NFL analyst/host, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about his first mock draft and some other pertinent NFL news. Next, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade from the Giants, when Aaron Rodgers is going to make a decision, and everything else floating around the NFL. Lastly, ESPN Golf columnist/journalist Mark Schlabach joins the show to preview The Masters. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap the Final Four that saw UCONN outlast Illinois, and Michigan beat the hell out of Arizona, before previewing tonight's National Championship game, chat about another electric weekend of baseball, Cooper Flagg having an insane weekend and reemerging as the Rookie of the Year favorite, and everything else that rounds out the Top 5 of the biggest stories of the weekend. Joining the progrum to preview the Masters, chat about his relationship with Tony Romo, and reminisce about some of his iconic calls is Hall of Famer, one of the GOAT's, #1 booth for the NFL on CBS and play-by-play commentator for The Masters, Jim Nantz. Next, Hall of Famer, 4x NBA Champion, 3x NBA Finals MVP, MVP, 15x All-Star, analyst for Inside the NBA, one of the GOAT's, Shaquille O'Neal joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about tonight's National Championship, his thoughts on the NBA and the GOAT conversation, and he competes in the Shaq Olympics. Lastly, 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K joins the show to preview tonight's National Championship, react to the news that former Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone is expected to be the next Head Coach at North Carolina, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night's Sweet Sixteen games that saw Iowa and Purdue advance in a couple of absolute thrillers, and Arizona and Illinois advancing to the Elite 8 in dominating fashion. They also preview tonight's Sweet 16 games, and cover everything else happening in the sports world. Joining the progrum is 4x D2 National Champion, countless Coach of the Year awards, Iowa Head Coach Ben McCollum to chat about Iowa reaching their first Elite 8 since 1987, continuing this unbelievable run in his first season at Iowa, the make up of the players on the team, and much more. Next, 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K joins the show to give his takes on last night's games as well as look ahead to tonight's Sweet 16 games including Duke v. Saint John's, UCONN vs. Michigan State, and more. Next, NFL Network Draft Analyst, LA Chargers color commentator, and host of the Move the Sticks podcast, Daniel Jeremiah to chat about the draft. Next, All-Star, Gold Glove winner, Chicago Cubs Centerfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong joins the show to chat about his new deal with the Cubs, the WBC, the chemistry in the clubhouse, dealing with failure, and much more. Lastly, ESPN NFL Draft analyst, Jordan Reid joins the show to give his three biggest takeaway's from the Pro Day's this week. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about MLB Opening Night on Netflix as the Yankees travel to San Francisco to take on the Giants, they look at some of the best bets, look at other Pro Day's that have been happening around the country, some NFL news, the NBA approving expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, and everything else happening around the sports world. They're also joined by several great guests including Super Bowl Champion, 3x All-Pro, Pro Bowler, 14 year NFL veteran who just recently retired, Lavonte David, 2x National Champion and Head Coach of UConn, Dan Hurley joins the show ahead of Friday night's Sweet 16 tilt against Michigan State, 2x World Series Champion, ESPN MLB analyst, and co-host of the Lovable Reunion with Anthony Rizzo, David Ross, and lastly 2x NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, Driver for Team 23XI, Tyler Reddick. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the sports world including college pro day's leading to the NFL Draft, MLB Opening Day, March Madness line movement leading into Thursday and Friday's Sweet 16 games, Tiger returning to TGL, and more. They are also joined by several great guests including 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky, Milwaukee Brewers All-Star and opening day starter Jacob Misiorowski, National Champion, 6x Final Four participant and current Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, John Calipari ahead of their Sweet Sixteen matchup against Arizona, and lastly, the new Executive Director of the NFLPA and 9 year NFL vet, JC Tretter. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We're off the next two days for March Madness, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is on the ESPN campus in Bristol attending a few meetings, while Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in the ThunderDome, as they recap the round of 64 and the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament, as the Sweet Sixteen is officially set. They also recap the Fanatics Flag Football Fest that saw Team USA absolutely destroy a group of stars from the NFL, chat about Jaxon Smith-Njigba signing the biggest WR contract in history, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by several incredible guests including 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K to chat about the tournament so far, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to give an update on Jaxon Smith-Njigba as well as anything we may have missed. Next, ESPN NCAA basketball analyst, and former Coach with 34 years experience, Seth Greenberg joins the show to give his biggest takeaway's of the tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16. Lastly, Iowa Head Basketball Coach Ben McCollum joins the show fresh off knocking off #1 seed and defending National Champion Florida to send Iowa to their first Sweet 16 since 1999. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We're off the next two days for March Madness, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to Team Venezuela's unbelievable victory in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, as Pat and the boys were in Miami to watch the game, how much this event has propelled an excitement for baseball, and how electric of an environment it was in Miami. They also dive into last night's First Four games, the tournament starting tomorrow, Maxx Crosby making comments on how the trade fell through with the Ravens and why things felt off when he got there, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, Kyler Murray's expectations in Minnesota, and much more is 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, 5x National Champion, Hall of Famer, the GOAT, Mike Krzyzewski joins the progrum to preview the NCAA Tournament, how NIL/the transfer portal has impacted coaching in the tournament, which teams he thinks realistically have a chance to win it all, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We're off the next two days for March Madness, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices