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The Dodgers need to trust in Emmet Sheehan! Can Vlad Jr. carry over his postseason success? The Red Sox and Astros both need to make a trade. MacKenzie Gore needs a change of scenery. Xavier Edwards should run more and the Pirates need to give Konnor Griffin a real chance this spring! 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
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12.31.25, Denton Day discusses the Commanders' final game of the season vs the Eagles and what he wants to see in the game from young players getting more snaps.
12.31.25 Hour 3, Denton Day discusses the Commanders' final game of the season vs the Eagles and what he wants to see in the game from young players getting more snaps. Denton Day reacts to Dan Quinn's press conference ahead of the Commanders' final game of the season and what takeaways he got from the presser. Denton Day and Producer Max previews the College Football Playoff game between Miami and Ohio State and gives a smell test pick for the game.
Scott Mason talks with the Philadelphia Inquirer's lead draft analyst Devin Jackson about which players Jets fans should be paying attention to on bowl teams outside the college football playoff! Devin discusses: -Players of note on teams who played in bowls outside of the college football playoff -3 QBs who could be of interest to the Jets -Which players played especially well during their bowl or during the season if they skipped their bowls -Several under the radar pieces who could be impactful in the NFL 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 To advertise on Play Like A Jet, please contact: Justin@Brokencontrollermedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PTF and Nick Tammaro break down the Sunset 6 sequence for New Year's Day from Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park.***NOTE*** This video was recorded before Santa Anita cancelled and rescheduled New Year's Day racing for Thursday, Jan. 8 due to an incoming storm.
Join Ray Cotolo, Mikee P and Edison Hatter as they break down the Pick 4 carryover sequence for the New Year's Eve card on Wednesday (Dec. 31) at Century Mile. The sequence features a carryover of nearly $2,500!
Ray & JRich are back to discuss the latest in the NFL as the season winds down and the final playoff spots are decided. They will also break down the 4 CFB playoff matchups, along with the players to watch heading into draft season. WAKE UP EXCLUSIVE YT CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb
Jaguars Players DE Josh Hines-Allen, S Eric Murray, RB Travis Etienne Jr. and WR Brian Thomas Jr. speak with the media after practice on Wednesday ahead of the matchup against the Titans in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL Season. 00:00 - 06:01 - DE Josh Hines-Allen 06:02 - 08:01 - S Eric Murray 08:02 - 12:04 - RB Travis Etienne Jr. 12:05 - 14:45 - WR Brian Thomas Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for comprehensive coaching resources and strategies that help you connect with your players, build team culture, and create the intrinsic motivation that sustains excellence throughout long seasons. In this episode, we dive deep into one of coaching's eternal questions: how do you genuinely motivate diverse groups of teenagers with different personalities, backgrounds, goals, and emotional needs? The answer isn't found in copying famous coaches' speeches or relying on the same tired pregame talks—it's about understanding what drives each individual player and creating an environment where motivation comes from within rather than being artificially imposed from outside. We explore the critical distinction between short-term hype and sustainable motivation, discussing why fear-based coaching and constant intensity eventually backfire while purpose-driven approaches create lasting commitment. You'll learn how different players respond to different motivational styles—some need challenges and accountability, others need encouragement and affirmation, and most need a combination tailored to their personality and current confidence level. We break down practical strategies for motivating stars who might become complacent, role players who question their value, struggling athletes who've lost confidence, and teams facing adversity like losing streaks or playoff pressure. This episode provides concrete frameworks for building intrinsic motivation: connecting basketball to larger life lessons, helping players set personal goals beyond team success, creating ownership through leadership opportunities, and establishing team standards that players enforce themselves. We also discuss how your own passion and authenticity as a coach either inspires or depletes player motivation, the power of one-on-one conversations, and why the most motivated teams often have clear roles, consistent communication, and a sense that their coach genuinely cares about them as people. Whether you're facing a midseason slump, preparing for a critical playoff run, or simply trying to get maximum effort in Tuesday practice, you'll gain actionable strategies to light the competitive fire in your players without burning them out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Hour 3, the WIP Afternoon Show is joined by Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata as the crew tries to get insight into whether the starters will play on Sunday. Plus, a call from Tommy Down the Shore and more of the best WIP Afternoon Show moments from 2025 as the countdown continues.
Happy New Years to all of our Smashville listeners and viewers and welcome to Ep.285 of Catfish On Ice with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! -The guys discuss just how legit the Preds are in the crowded wildcard race in the West. -Which players have proven Chad & Max wrong from what they expected going into the season? -How should Barry Trotz change his trade strategy now after the recent surge in the standings? -Nick Saban joins the ownership group. What impact could that have on the long-term future of the franchise? Presented by DraftKings Pick6, use promo code THPN for BONUS PICKS! https://tinyurl.com/DKP6THPN Proud member of The Hockey Podcast Network Follow us on X & Facebook @CatfishIce Subscribe to the YouTube channel / @catfishonicepodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PTF and Nick Tammaro break down the Sunset 6 sequence for New Year's Day from Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park.***NOTE*** This video was recorded before Santa Anita cancelled and rescheduled New Year's Day racing for Thursday, Jan. 8 due to an incoming storm.
"Crunchy rules or simple vibes? Political intrigue or straight-up dungeon brawls? Survival in a dying world or low-power fantasy feels?" This remastered RPGBOT.Podcast dives into everything you love (and fear) about tabletop RPGs that aren't D&D or Pathfinder. From decision trees to help you find your perfect game match, to the storytelling magic of Powered by the Apocalypse, and the chaotic survival of Mork Borg, there's something for everyone if you're willing to look past what you already know. Tune in if you've ever wondered, "Is my game too crunchy, or am I just lazy?" Summary In this episode, the hosts take a deep dive into the diverse landscape of tabletop RPGs, offering a wealth of insights into various systems, mechanics, and themes. They introduce the concept of decision trees, a practical tool to help players identify RPGs that align with their preferences. The discussion covers the spectrum of complexity, from the intricate 'crunch' of detailed systems to the simplicity of more streamlined games. Key highlights include: The Cypher System and Genesis: An exploration of these versatile systems, focusing on their mechanics and adaptability to different genres. Powered by the Apocalypse Framework: A look at its elegant simplicity and flexibility, making it an excellent choice for narrative-driven campaigns. Legend of the Five Rings vs. Adventures in Rokugan: A comparison of political intrigue-focused gameplay with combat-centric mechanics, illustrating the range of experiences within fantasy RPGs. Mörk Borg: An examination of its dark, nihilistic themes, where traditional heroism gives way to survival in a grim and decaying world. The conversation also ventures into niche areas, such as the unique storytelling potential of solo RPGs, and highlights specific systems like Numenera, with its futuristic exploration themes, and One Ring 2E, celebrated for its low-power fantasy and rich Tolkien-inspired lore. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding a game's mechanics and setting realistic expectations to maximize the enjoyment of any RPG experience. Links Almost everything below is an affiliate link and Tyler doesn't want to copy+paste this a zillion times Achtung Cthulhu Adventures in Rokugan Alien RPG ALIEN RPG - A review ALIEN RPG: Cinematic Scenario Cycle Review ALIEN RPG - RPGBOT.News S2E34 All Flesh Must Be Eaten Apocalypse World Battletech Bladerunner Call of Cthulhu Candela Obscura Colostle CY_BORG Cyberpunk Red Cypher Core Rulebook Death in Space Death in Space – A review Delta Green Doctor Who RPG Doctors and Daleks FFG Star Wars Fallout RPG Forbidden Lands Genesys Core Rulebook Imperium Maledictum Warhammer 40000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum - A Review Legend of the Five Rings Lord of the Rings Roleplay 5e Marvel Multiverse RPG Masks Mork Borg Mörk Borg - A Review Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic - A Zine Review Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic - RPGBOT.News S2E32 Numenera Old Gods of Appalachia Pirate Borg Pulp Cthulhu Ruins of Symbaroum Ruins of Symbaroum - A Review Ruins of Symbaroum - RPGBOT.News S2E46 Shadowdark RPGBOT.Podcast - ShadowDark RPG Adventure Designer Kelsey Dionne Shadowrun Symbaroum The One Ring 2e The One Ring 2nd Edition - A Review The Walking Dead RPG Vaesen Vaesen & the Mythic Britain and Ireland Expansion - A Review RPGBOT.Podcast - Zoe Franznick Reviews Free League's Vaesen Vampire: The Masquerade How to Play Vampire: The Masquerade Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Werewolf: The Apocalypse SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF Takeaways Tyler's Interests Tyler loves wizards and wants to be one. Game Mechanics and Decision-Making The decision tree helps players find suitable RPGs. "Crunch" refers to the interaction with game mechanics. The Captain Crunch scale measures game complexity. Understanding game mechanics enhances the RPG experience. RPG Systems The Cypher System is easy to learn and play. Genesis is a generic system based on Fantasy Flight's Star Wars. Powered by the Apocalypse is a versatile framework. Powered by the Apocalypse games are easy to learn. Fate is complex and math-heavy. The Year Zero Engine is simple yet effective. Solo RPGs can be rewarding experiences. Character Creation and Progression Character creation in RPGs can vary significantly. Character progression in One Ring 2E requires patience and strategy. Adjusting difficulty can enhance the gameplay experience. Thematic and Genre Elements Monster Hearts is popular in the LGBT community. Legend of the Five Rings emphasizes political intrigue (combat is discouraged). Merc Borg presents a nihilistic view of RPGs. Adventures in Rokugan is more combat-focused than its predecessor. Colossal is a unique solo RPG experience. Mercord uniquely advocates for real-world arson in its gameplay. Numenera presents a science fantasy setting a billion years in the future. Players in One Ring 2E are grounded, facing impossible odds. Exploring the themes of low-power fantasy can lead to rich storytelling. Gameplay Depth The intrusion system adds depth to gameplay. The Eye of Sauron and Gandalf rune add depth to gameplay. Solo play in One Ring 2E is well-implemented and enjoyable. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
The John Watson Northern Utah Boy's and Girl's Prep Basketball Players of the Week for Week Tayson Porter from Ogden High School and Kylee Mueller from West Field High School.
In the third and final Q&A episode of the year, BachelorClues answers questions exclusively about coaching reality TV players. From how and why he started coaching, how many players he's worked with, and what he knows before seasons air, to team strategy, partner selection, villain play, experimental moves, iconic moments, and just how “scripted” reality TV really is—this solo deep dive breaks down the mechanics of the game from outside the document. A rare, strategy-forward look at how reality television is actually played.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The fantasy championships have been handed out, the champagne corks have been popped, the cigars have been puffed...and now all that's left is the bragging. Well, that's not *all* that's left...we still love the NFL, and we still love fantasy football! That's why today's show will mostly be about...*LOVE*! The guys we'll discuss today aren't necessarily the 100% best fantasy options for dynasty or for 2026 redraft, but rather, they're simply players whose film we enjoy watching! We think you'll have a fun time listening...Happy New Year! Guest: Chris Raybon from The Action Network. NOTES: Sponsor - www.GetSoul.com code HARRIS for 30% off hemp-drived THC and CBD beverages and gummies to unwind hangover-free Sponsor - www.HensonShaving.com/harris code HARRIS for a free pack of 100 blades for a more environmentally conscious shave Sponsor - www.leesa.com code HARRIS for 25% off and an extra $50 discount on a great mattress Follow Chris Raybon - @ChrisRaybon Follow our show on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/harrisfootball.com Follow on Twitter - @HarrisFootball Become a Person of the Book - https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Harris/e/B007V3P4KK Watch the YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/harrisfootball Harris Football Yacht Club Dictionary - https://harrisfootball.github.io/dictionary.html Join the Harris Football Subreddit - www.reddit.com/r/HarrisFootball Subscribe To the Yacht Club Premium Podcast - https://harrisfootball.supportingcast.fm/ Raybon's Players He Loves On Film: 5. Parker Washington 4. Harold Fannin 3. Tucker Kraft 2. Jaxson Dart 1. Luther Burden Harris's Players He Loves On Film: 5. Tory Horton 4. Chase Brown 3. Jayden Higgins 2. J.K. Dobbins 1. Luther Burden
Junior Caminero is a fade (5:52)?? ... Yoshinobu Yamamoto is being overvalued early on (11:15). ... Don't buy Pete Alonso his first season in Baltimore (18:20). ... James Wood struggled mightily in the second half (21:55). ... Logan Webb is a WHIP killer (24:25). ... Do not buy Aroldis Chapman's magical season (28:00). ... Why are Freddy Peralta and Josh Naylor overvalued (30:06)? ... News (38:15): Pete Fairbanks is joining the Marlins. ... Fade Byron Buxton and Carlos Estevez based on early ADP (47:56). ... Oneil Cruz just hit .200 (51:35)!! ... We might be expecting too much from Eury Perez (56:20). ... Drake Baldwin likely won't get DH opportunities (59:48). ... We wrap up with the rest of our overvalued fades (1:02:27). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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
Get your free $50 here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/SAL2310 Players with HUGE Money Incentives to Exploit in Week 18 (must take bets)(Data source credits: Fantasy Life - Player Profiler - PFF)
Which players in any league do you feel you must buy a ticket for to go see? Who is the face of Boston sports right now, Jayson Tatum or Drake Maye? And is heavy metal underrated to play before a game?
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On Monday's Tony and Mo Football Show: The Bengals dominate another bad team. That's good...or is it? Plus...Players the Bengals may or may not want to extend the contracts of, another Mike Tomlin special sets up an interesting AFC North championship game, Mo and Tony gush over the Chicago/San Francisco game and look at the playoff picture, and are fossils a cool Christmas gift? Also...previewing all four CFP quarterfinals as well as the Liberty Bowl Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:30am - Zach Jones and Derek Kramer discuss how the Sabres will have to make room for returning player without throwing off their rhythm.
On Monday's Tony and Mo Football Show: The Bengals dominate another bad team. That's good...or is it? Plus...Players the Bengals may or may not want to extend the contracts of, another Mike Tomlin special sets up an interesting AFC North championship game, Mo and Tony gush over the Chicago/San Francisco game and look at the playoff picture, and are fossils a cool Christmas gift? Also...previewing all four CFP quarterfinals as well as the Liberty Bowl Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nat, Ben and Prop-O get ready to ring in the New Year with a pretty weird Week 18 slate. They kick off by sharing their big end-of-season takes: Which team does Nat say is the best in the league? What Super Bowl does Prop-O want to see? Why does Ben say the year's surprise teams are built for sustained success? Previewing the weekend's games, the crew reveal the most important players in all of those matchups - you may be shocked! As Nat cruises to the Drew Locks crown, Prop-O tries to keep him in sight while Ben gets some karmic retribution after two years of boasting. All this and lots more! ___ To sign up for our partners FanTeam, hit the link: https://af.fanteam.com/click?o=1&a=99082&c=1 - use code RUSH to unlock special offers for followers of The NC Show! Get involved in the Edge Rush Boosted Acca, the TNF Freeroll contest - free to enter - and more! FanTeam is the ultimate home for NFL fans in the UK, with season-long, weekly, and daily fantasy contests featuring regular five-figure guaranteed prize pools. Users have to be 18+, please play responsibly, BeGambleAware.org ___ Check out the official Nat Coombs Show music playlist: http://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i1nSLaUJWxZMGCe8eJLQY ___ BONUS CONTENT! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNCShow ___ Follow Nat on X or Instagram: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/natcoombs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natcoombs ___ NC Show socials: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thencshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thencshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thencshow?lang=en Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thencshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this NHL Opinions of the Week, Kevin and Austin discuss the NHL and the idea of if NHL players will participate in the Olympics. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
As another year comes to an end, the panel pick their favourite women's cricket moments of 2025. The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.
The Suffolk and Goode Players take on the Gig Economy in this parody of "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," an old English folk tune arranged by Martin Carthy and Paul Simon, who also added some lyrics and recorded it with Art Garfunkel. Our version had lyrics by Dale Leopold, Chris Mezzolesta arranged it and played acoustic guitar, bass guitar and virtual harpsichord and bells, and sung by Chris, Lori Furth and Karyn O'Bryant. Like the SandG version, there's a "Canticle" counter-melody that takes aim at the greed and callousness of those at the top. Enjoy!
In Hour 2, Steiny and Guru list possible trade options for the Golden State Warriors, followed by a debate about the current state of Jonathan Kuminga
The Mr. Mac Utah County Players of the Week for Week 2 of the 2025-26 Utah High School basketball season featured Jalise Chatman from American Fork High School and Makai Allen from Provo High School.
DJ & PK debated if Kyle Whittingham could hurt his legacy at Utah if he were to take players and coaches off Utah's roster with him to Michigan.
Aaron Bruski and Steve “Dr. A” Alexander recap the fantasy basketball weekend and help you prepare for Monday night. In this episode: The biggest fantasy-relevant NBA news and injuries Dr. A's “My Guys” of the Weekend The Bruski 150 Players of the Weekend Key rotations, trends, and situations to monitor Monday night games to watch, including betting angles Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kieran and Producer Guy find out how academy players signing professional contracts affects PSR, and discuss the financial impact of social media interactions on clubs. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Join The Price of Football CLUB: https://priceoffootball.supportingcast.fm/ Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In an annual tradition, Hall-of-Famer Jay Privman joins PTF to go over each and every category on this year's Eclipse Award ballot. Horses covered include presumptive Horse-of-the-Year Sovereignty, the legendary Thorpedo Anna, three-category contender Shisospicy, and many, many more.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' Week 17 win over the Raiders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for coaching resources, practice planning tools, and player development strategies that help you create a culture where every athlete can grow in confidence and reach their potential on the court. In this episode, we explore one of the most important yet challenging aspects of coaching: inspiring authentic confidence in your players without creating false bravado or entitlement. Real confidence isn't built through empty praise or participation trophies—it's earned through mastery, small wins, preparation, and a coach who believes in their players while holding them to high standards. We discuss the delicate balance between pushing players outside their comfort zones and protecting their belief in themselves, especially when working with athletes who have experienced repeated failure or come from difficult backgrounds. You'll learn specific coaching language that builds players up without lying to them, how to celebrate process improvements alongside results, and why confidence is often a byproduct of competence rather than something you can talk into existence. We explore strategies for helping anxious players perform under pressure, rebuilding confidence in athletes going through slumps, and giving different types of players—stars, role players, and bench contributors—the specific affirmation they need to believe in their value to the team. This episode provides practical frameworks for creating confidence-building moments in practice: designing drills where players experience success, using film sessions to highlight growth, structuring playing time decisions that communicate trust, and leveraging leadership opportunities that empower athletes. We also address common mistakes coaches make that accidentally undermine confidence—like inconsistent feedback, comparing players negatively to each other, or making playing time feel arbitrary. Whether you're coaching a talented player paralyzed by perfectionism or a hardworking athlete who doesn't believe they belong on the court, you'll gain tangible strategies to help every player discover their confidence and express it through fearless, competitive basketball. building player confidence, coaching confidence basketball, inspiring basketball players, player self-belief coaching, confidence building drills, basketball player development, positive coaching methods, athlete mental confidence, basketball motivation techniques, overcoming player doubt, coaching anxious athletes, confidence through competence, player empowerment basketball, building self-esteem athletes, basketball coaching psychology, encouraging basketball players, slump recovery basketball, fearless basketball playing, coaching language confidence, player affirmation strategies, basketball culture building, trust-based coaching, growth mindset basketball, confidence under pressure, player belief systems, basketball coaching communication, athlete encouragement methods, developing confident players, Wisconsin basketball coaching, mental game basketball SEO Keywords: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Monday, December 29th, and Norm is just wondering when college athletics quietly turned into an arms race for billionaires. With championship games approaching, the sport looks less like tradition and more like open-market chaos. Players are transferring for the third and fourth time, skipping bowl games without a second thought, coaches are being fired at record speed, and the NCAA appears to be standing off to the side whistling nervously. But the real concern arrives in Lubbock. Norm walks through how a massive, perfectly legal cash infusion turned Texas Tech into an overnight powerhouse—and why that should make every college sports fan uneasy. When one billionaire can spend $20+ million on transfers alone, what happens when ten of them decide to compete? And what happens to parity, recruiting, and the very idea of college athletics when championships can simply be purchased? Then, some genuinely good news: the 25th annual Normathon delivers once again, raising more than half a million dollars for the Austin Street Center for the Homeless—proof that money can still be used the right way. One part warning, one part gratitude, and entirely on brand. Chapters00:00:00 - A New Alarm Bell for College Sports00:00:22 - A Word From Our Title Sponsor00:01:26 - College Football Has Officially Gone Off the Rails00:02:08 - The Transfer Portal: Musical Chairs With Scholarships00:03:13 - Playoff Confusion and the Toothless NCAA00:03:39 - Who's Actually in Charge Here?00:04:21 - Texas Tech's Sudden Rise (And Why It Matters)00:05:07 - $20 Million, 21 Transfers, and Instant Contender Status00:06:35 - Cody Campbell's Vision — and His Checkbook00:07:22 - Congressional Influence and the Bigger Picture00:08:27 - When Billionaires Start Buying Championships00:09:08 - This Isn't New… It's Just Getting Bigger00:09:33 - The New Recruiting War: Cash vs. Cash00:10:20 - A Quick Break for the Sponsors00:11:01 - Senile Purpura (Still Not a Great Name)00:12:16 - The Good News: Normathon 2500:12:49 - Auctions, Guests, and Community Support00:13:30 - $545,192 Raised in One Day00:14:00 - 25 Years, $10.65 Million, and Countless Lives Changed00:14:36 - Thank You, Truly00:14:58 - Closing Thoughts and See You Wednesday Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW
[We say goodbye to a crappy 2025 with a fond remembrance of frequent guest and long-time friend-of-the-show Steve Holroyd - whose untimely passing earlier this year still stings mightily. In this classic ARCHIVE RE-RELEASE from April 2019, we tapped Steve's encyclopedic knowledge of US soccer history for an essential look at an oft-overlooked event in the life of the original North American Soccer League (1968-1985), that arguably marked the "beginning of the end" of that influential circuit.] + + + Professional union labor lawyer and Society for American Soccer History sports historian Steve Holroyd returns to the podcast to go deep into one of the more curious rabbit holes in North American Soccer League history. In early 1977, Ed Garvey, a labor lawyer and head of the newly-formed National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), recruited Washington Diplomats midfielder John Kerr to help gauge interest among his teammates and those of other clubs in forming a similar organization for the suddenly ascendant ten-year-old NASL. By the end of that summer, player representatives from all 18 league clubs agreed in principle to create the North American Soccer League Players Association (NASLPA), and on August 29th, 1977 – the day after the New York Cosmos' dramatic Soccer Bowl victory over the Seattle Sounders in Pele's US swan song – officially sought recognition by NASL owners to become the players' collective bargaining entity. Commissioner Phil Woosnam and league ownership quickly refused, fearing a threat to the still-fragile circuit's integrity by a group run by a union of the NFL, with whom NASL owners already had a tenuous (and in the cases of Ft. Lauderdale's Robbie and Dallas' Hunt families, common ownership) relationship. With no progress towards recognition of the union either during the subsequent off-season or the next year, members of the NASLPA finally voted 252-113 to strike against ownership – announcing its intention to do so on April 13, 1979, one day before the league's second weekend slate of regular season games. What transpired next was five unprecedented days of confusion (would foreign imports risk deportation by playing during an American player work stoppage?); desperation (coaches Eddie McCreadie [Memphis] and Ron Newman [Ft. Lauderdale] donning uniforms to help their strike-depleted teams); naiveté (unwitting fans seeking Rochester Lancer "player" autographs during last-minute replacement tryouts); and ultimately, miscalculated futility – as player resolve waned almost immediately, especially among the association's non-US residents, who actually made up the majority of the membership. The players' point had been made, however, and by mid-1984 – through a long series of subsequent court rulings – the NASLPA finally prevailed in its mission to collectively represent players at the bargaining table with league ownership. Ironically, by then, it didn't matter – the NASL folded in March of 1985. + + + SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel calls in to WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show" on Monday, December 29, 2025. Coach Vrabel discusses the win over the New York Jets, how players have stepped up in the wake of injuries, reaching the first goal set of winning the division and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Below the Belt: Cowboys players that might not be around next season full 793 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:28:07 +0000 WbYJcy9PB3T26E8Gem9Zjb8XIh6uPDyh nfl,dallas cowboys,sports Shan and RJ nfl,dallas cowboys,sports Below the Belt: Cowboys players that might not be around next season DFW sports fans, this one's for you. The Shan & RJ show brings the heat with honest takes, sharp insight, and plenty of laughs covering the Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, Stars, and everything Texas sports. Hosted by longtime local favorites Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy, along with insider Bobby Belt, the show blends deep knowledge with real fan vibes — plus regular guests like Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer and former players who keep the conversation fresh and real. New episodes drop Monday-Friday, or you can listen to Shan & RJ live on 105.3 The Fan, weekdays from 6–10 a.m. CT. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwave
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Henry Moeran for news from Melbourne, including England injury updates. Plus, an interview with two of Shane Warne's children.
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Carl and Mike get back into some Hawks talk as they react to reports the team held a players only meeting in which they discuss whether it is good sign for the team needing to hold such a meeting as they are in the midst of a six-game losing streak.
In an annual tradition, Hall-of-Famer Jay Privman joins PTF to go over each and every category on this year's Eclipse Award ballot. Horses covered include presumptive Horse-of-the-Year Sovereignty, the legendary Thorpedo Anna, three-category contender Shisospicy, and many, many more.
Former Browns Safety Tyvis Powell joins Andy and Jeff to give his perspective on the Browns 13-6 win over the Steelers. Andy and Jeff also talk about what they think the future holds for Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.
Tyvis Powell of the Browns Radio Network joins Baskin & Phelps to break down the Browns win over the Steelers.
This week, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2025, including this conversation with Erin Drake of the WNBA Players Association, and Meghann Burke and Tori Huster of the NWSL Players Association. The trio joined Sarah in late October to discuss what collective bargaining negotiations look like behind the scenes, what the two PAs have learned from each other, and how systems need to change in order for investment in women's sports to make it to the players that built the leagues. Read the Guardian article about the NWSLPA and WNBPA collab here Follow the WNBPA here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow the NWSLPA here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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