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Amateur Sport Association chair Gordon Noble-Campbell spoke to John Campbell to discuss recent incidents of aggressive behaviour from adults attending junior sports events.
Are you parenting from the sidelines only to find that your emotional reactions may shape your child's mindset more than the game itself? With World Cup 2026 kicking off today, the world stage presents unique opportunities for dads to connect with kids through soccer, but also learn principles of mental fitness from the coaches and athletes on the field. If you've ever worried that the pressure of youth sports could be stressing out your family or wish you knew how to support your child through both wins and losses, this episode will help you shift from overwhelming stress to confident guidance—both on and off the field. Discover how your own emotional responses during your child's games can boost or hinder their mental fitness and resilience. Learn the practical strategies to stay calm under pressure and be the steady anchor your child needs when things get tough. Uncover the crucial role of recovery - often ignored by dads - but foundational for world-class athletes, and how it leads to a stronger, more supportive family connection. Press play now to start mastering the hidden skills of mental fitness that can make you the dad your family looks up to during every high-stakes moment - or at least during this World Cup. ----- Feeling stretched thin, stressed, or unsure if you're getting fatherhood right? Join DadMentor: The Father-Leader Community - a space for dads who want to lead with more calm, confidence, and connection at home. Weekly support. Practical tools. A brotherhood that gets it. ----- Timestamps 00:00 — Opening thoughts: Mistakes, coaching, and fatherhood 00:13 — Podcast introduction and objectives 00:42 — The real lessons from youth soccer: Pressure, emotions, and parental impact 02:13 — Why talk about soccer? World Cup context and personal perspectives 03:40 — Major discussion points: Dad mindset, mental fitness, and recovery 04:02 — Soccer reveals the dad's mindset: Identity, pressure, and control in sports parenting 06:27 — Research on parental pressure, warmth, and child psychology in sports 06:58 — Mental fitness under pressure: Emotional habits and coaching principles 09:27 — Emotional regulation: Sideline behavior and its impact on kids 10:22 — Performance vs. identity: The dangers of conditional love and acceptance 12:06 — Recovery: Why dads often ignore mental and emotional rest 14:18 — Practical recovery strategies for dads 15:27 — Connecting with children beyond achievement: Emotional gaps and reflection 18:08 — Episode recap and main takeaways 19:00 — Resource for fathers: The importance of community and support 20:00 — Closing thoughts: Striving for emotional safety and grace in fatherhood ----- "Dad Central is a podcast that supports fathers in navigating fatherhood, reducing stress, building confidence, managing parenting stress, and improving parenting skills, including discipline, co-parenting, custody issues, calm parenting, and effective communication with children, to foster happy children and strong parent-child relationships."
The boys analyse the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons Game 2 lineups for the 2026 State of Origin Series and all the changes made from the Game 1 lineups… For the NSW Blues: Mitch Moses, Payne Haas, Dylan Lucas, Api Koroisau and Mark Nawaqanitawase enter the fold, with Haumole Olakau'atu, Jacob Saifiti and Matt Burton dropped, and Stephen Crichton and Blayke Brailey injured. For the QLD Maroons: Kulikefu Finefeuiaki earns a debut, with Pat Carrigan out injured for the remainder of the series, and Ezra Mam and Gehamat Shibasaki dropped. The boys also explain why the series will be wrapped up by the NSW Blues after Game 2!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro14:53 - Episode Overview15:28 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Game 2 Lineup47:12 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Game 2 Lineup1:01:03 - Bunker Review: State of Origin Game 2 Predictions1:11:46 - NRL Round 14: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps1:16:00 - NRL Round 14: Overview 1:49:35 - NRL Round 15: Rapid Fire Tips1:51:56 - ATG: Super League Round 13 Results1:52:35 - Outro——Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform:https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast——Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.Podcast distributed to all major listening apps.Music credit ‘Chase' [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].Logo designed by Tahlia Tassone.© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.——“You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”
Coming up on show, we reflect on Clare's wins in the ladies football and camogie All Ireland championships this weekend while we also look back on Avenue United's dramatic victory in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final. We will also speak to the Clare man who has been centrally involved in works on the BC Stadium Pitch in Vancouver ahead of the start of this weeks World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico
In the one hundred fourteenth episode, Roy and Rob give their thoughts on the latest extensions of Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington as well as the other two candidates for a payday. The guys then discuss the Myles Garrett trade, and then after the break the guys try their hand at the latest fad of the 20-0 game! Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House 20-0 game link. If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves as well as draft prospects go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on the show, we will look ahead to this weekends Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final where Newmarket Celtic put their title on the line against Avenue United Clare's ladies football and camogie sides are facing crucial championship games with both eyeing up quarter final spots, while we will talk to Ennistymon Hurling Club as part of our More Than A Club series
Winter sports are well under way, which means stories about poor sideline behaviour are back in the headlines. Things got so bad in Waikato a few weeks ago that all junior rugby league matches were cancelled. Sport Waikato says not only is the behaviour inappropriate, but it can actually have a detrimental effect on a kid's enthusiasm for sport. Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper is with me now.
How confident are fans in the Knicks that they'll beat the Spurs? Jon hops on with Bart & Dan to talk about big game eating habits. Plus, Sideline to Sideline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GBAG Nation features a discussion on college softball player Hannah Wells' unusual superstition and the upcoming NBA Finals alternate broadcast featuring Pat McAfee. Ari Temkin provides insight into the Brendan Sorsby legal situation and the NCAA's governance challenges, while Jared Sandler updates the status of injured Texas Rangers stars Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford. 02:30 - Ladybug Superstition Discussion 06:35 - Miles Mikolas Lizard King 10:54 - NBA Finals Alternate Cast 16:38 - Brendan Sorsby Legal Trial 22:15 - NCAA Monopoly And Power 33:11 - Rangers And Injury Updates
The boys make their changes for the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons Game 2 lineups for the 2026 State of Origin Series before a deep-dive into all the player transfers and rumours in the month of May (Andrew Abdo, Kieran Foran, Jurbo, Ivan Cleary, Kevin Walters, Tanah Boyd, Luke Metcalf, Damien Cook, Connor Watson, AJ, Matty Lees, Perth Bears, Tigers re-signings, Gehamat Shibasaki, etc.)… NRL Round 13 is the closest round this season, with the NSW Women Blue-washing SOO 3-0, Wigan winning their 22nd Challenge Cup title, and the Las Vegas teams confirmed for 2027!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro12:11 - Episode Overview13:03 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Game 2 Lineup Predictions28:30 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Game 2 Lineup Predictions33:14 - Bunker Review: Player Transfer News & Rumours56:49 - NRL Round 13: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps1:00:27 - NRL Round 13: Overview 1:38:05 - NRL Round 14: Rapid Fire Tips1:40:38 - ATG: NSW Blues win Women's Origin Series 3-01:40:49 - ATG: Wigan Warriors win their 22nd Challenge Cup1:43:35 - ATG: Teams confirmed for Las Vegas 20271:45:03 - Outro——Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform:https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast——Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.Podcast distributed to all major listening apps.Music credit ‘Chase' [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].Logo designed by Tahlia Tassone.© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.——“You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”
https://teachhoops.com/ If you have been pacing the sidelines for any length of time, you know that the most grueling opponent isn't the team in the opposite jersey—it's the mounting tension in the bleachers. Parent interference has reached an all-time high, causing historic burnout across the coaching profession. But here is the "Truth Room" reality: parents aren't inherently the enemy. They are emotional stakeholders invested in their child's success. When they lack information, they fill the silence with anxiety, leading to a low Signal-to-Noise Ratio where their sideline critiques drown out your instruction. To run a masterclass program, you must move from a defensive posture of managing parents to an offensive strategy of integrating them. This episode breaks down the exact communication architecture needed to turn your biggest sideline critics into your culture's strongest shields. The biggest mistake coaches make is waiting for a crisis in January to establish their boundaries. You must set your program's Standard of Tolerance in October before a single ball is bounced. The 24-Hour Rule: Establish a non-negotiable protocol. You will not discuss playing time, strategy, or other players via email or text. If a parent wants a meeting, it must happen 24 hours after a game, and the athlete must be sitting in the room. This instantly removes the raw emotion and forces accountability. Defining Roles: Explicitly outline the four boxes of a game: you can be a player, a coach, an official, or a spectator. You only get to pick one. If a parent tries to coach from the third row, they are actively fracturing their child's Next Play Speed by creating cognitive confusion. Parents typically cross the line because they don't understand the tactical "why" behind your decisions. When you pull back the curtain and share your metrics, you transform their emotional criticism into objective understanding. The Statistical Shield: If a parent complains about their child's minutes or shot selection, point to your team's Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$) and player performance data during live-scrimmage Rep Density drills. When you can show a parent, "Our team's $eFG%$ is $58%$ when the ball touches the paint, but drops to $32%$ when we take early-clock perimeter shots," the conversation shifts from a personal attack to a mathematical reality. It proves you aren't playing favorites; you are hunting efficiency. The most critical asset in your program's Human Architecture is momentum. Sideline critics are often highly energetic people whose focus is simply misdirected. Give them a job that aligns with the program's success. The Operational Roles: Put your most vocal critics in charge of filming games, tracking the Paint Touch Ratio on the bench, organizing the varsity team meals, or running the digital ticketing gate fees at your holiday tournament. The Cultural Impact: The moment a parent is handed a clipboard or an operational responsibility, they stop looking at the program as a consumer and start protecting it as an investor. They become a buffer against locker-room-lawyer culture in the stands. Coach's Note: "You don't build a championship culture by locking the gym doors and pretending the bleachers are empty. You build it by inviting parents into the vision, drawing lines in stone regarding your boundaries, and showing them that every single decision you make is designed to turn their kids into Level 4 Leaders on and off the hardwood." Show Notes1. The Pre-Season "Standard of Tolerance" Meeting2. Radical Operational Transparency$$eFG% = frac{text{FGM} + (0.5 times text{3PM})}{text{FGA}}$$The Parent Integration Matrix: Boundary vs. FrictionScenarios & Friction PointsThe Defensive Approach (Friction)The Proactive Approach (Value)Playing Time DisputesArguing on the baseline after a tough loss.The 24-Hour Rule; reviewing practice tape in the office.Sideline CoachingScreaming back at the bleachers mid-game.Pre-season alignment on the "One Voice" standard.Post-Game Bus RideAllowing parents to crowd the team bench.Establishing a strict "Players Only" locker room shield.Program LogisticsSending last-minute, unorganized group texts.Weekly Sunday night emails outlining the "Weekly Vision."3. Turning "Energy Takers" into "Energy Givers" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Aces getting back on track and Shannon goes off on Caitlin Clark Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI...0:00 - Sideline exchange between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White17:59 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parents are acting up on the sidelines of their children's games in the mighty Waikato leading to youth rugby league games cancelled last Sunday after reports of physical and verbal abuse in Hopuhopu. Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper said the problem is felt worldwide, with parents wanting to achieve through their children. What behaviour is okay at your children's sports games? When does support cross into abuse? MindWorks psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the one hundred thirteenth episode, Roy and Rob keep you up to date on all the latest news and notes from the second week of OTAs, and then after the break the guys have fun with an exercise where each of the guys draft a Steelers centric team and then simulate a best of three series to see who picked the better team! Link to the website guys used for the draft simulation! Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves as well as draft prospects go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On tonight's Sideline View , we look ahead to Sunday's U-20 All-Ireland Hurling Final, where Clare take on Galway, with interviews from players and management and well also preview the weekends camogie, and soccer action and more
All Waikato junior league rugby games have been cancelled after fights and abuse from adults on the sidelines. The Waikato Junior League Rugby Board said it would continue working with clubs to address the issues and ensure appropriate standards are upheld. Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper joined Mike Hosking to chat about the issues, calling the behaviour 'disgraceful'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of Sideline Dad, part of the I Am Dad Podcast Network, takes a powerful and refreshing turn by bringing a mother's perspective into the conversation around youth sports, parenting, identity, and family. Host Javin Foreman welcomes Crystal Garrett, a storyteller, producer, former Division I track athlete, and mother of elite young athletes navigating the modern sports landscape. From growing up in Seattle surrounded by athletes to raising children competing at high levels in baseball, tennis, basketball, and track, Crystal shares the emotional realities of parenting in today's youth sports culture. This conversation explores: • The unique role mothers play in youth sports • Raising confident athletes without overwhelming them • Why sports teach life skills far beyond the game • Navigating injury, disappointment, and identity • The business of travel sports and youth athletics • Why today's sports culture can rob children of joy • The emotional impact of recruiting, rankings, and expectations • The importance of balancing sports, academics, faith, and family Crystal also discusses her acclaimed documentary Black to the Bigs, which examines the declining presence of Black athletes in Major League Baseball and the systemic barriers impacting Black youth participation in the sport. Throughout the episode, one truth remains clear: Sports are never just about sports. They are about confidence. Identity. Discipline. Community. Family. Pressure. Dreams. And the people standing beside our children while they chase them. This episode is a must-watch for parents, coaches, athletes, and anyone trying to raise children with purpose in a competitive world.
In the one hundred and twelfth episode, Roy and Rob recap all the latest news and notes from Steelers OTAs and then they dive into their preliminary predictions on the Steelers schedule! Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves as well as draft prospects go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another really busy show in store as we look ahead to an action packed weekend of Clare sport with The Banner's senior hurlers, footballers and camogie side all in action, while both the minor football and hurling sides also in preliminary quarter final action in the All Ireland series.
Jessica Coody and Jeremiah Sirles sit down for a catch up episode of the Sideline Slice, a lot of happenings in the college football world to dive into, including the 5 in 5 eligibility rule, how it impacts offensive lineman specifically, Sirles talks the CSC ruling and how that impacts college football moving forward, he talks some summer offensive line goals and much more!
Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was joined by Clare FM's Derek Dormer on Monday's Morning Focus to review a busy weekend of sport fixtures.
Coming up on the show we'll get plenty of reaction to Clare's Munster Hurling Championship win over Tipperary and we'll also have the latest in our More Than A Club series
During the Battle of Britain, FDR maneuvers for an unprecedented third term by using "Rooseveltian misdirection" to sideline his political rivals. Lindbergh warns that a third term could transform the presidency into a "presidency for life," a prediction that eventually comes true. He becomes the star speaker for the America First Committee, drawing massive crowds to rallies across the country. While Lindbergh highlights America's geographic security behind two oceans, Roosevelt utilizes masterful press conferences to influence the media narrative. The domestic divide intensifies as both men battle for public support amidst campaign promises to stay out of war. (4/8)1936
In the one hundred and eleventh episode, Roy and Rob keep you up to date on all latest Steelers news and rumors, and then after the break the guys dive into their preliminary 53-man roster projections! Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who will the Knicks face next? How do they matchup against both the Cavaliers & Pistons? Also, Sideline to Sideline & possible travel disruptions for the Subway Series & the potential Knicks game this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming up on the show We look back on Clare's brilliant win over Tipperary in the Munster U20 hurling final, and look ahead to what will hopefully be a brilliant win over them in the senior championship on Saturday evening too. We will also have our Greyhound Focus slot and Ballyea are the focus of the latest episode of More Than A Club
The Parent Playbook: Navigating the "Sideline Culture" https://teachhoops.com/ In a 30-year coaching career, you learn that you aren't just coaching the 15 players on your roster; you are managing a 45-person ecosystem that includes parents, guardians, and extended "inner circles." Navigating parent behaviors is less about "conflict resolution" and more about Environmental Design. Most parent friction occurs in the Information Vacuum—the space between what you see in the gym every day and what the parent hopes for at the dinner table. To build a championship culture, you must be the Chief Transparency Officer, ensuring that the "Standard" is so clearly communicated that there is no room for a counter-narrative to grow. The greatest tool in your belt is the Mandatory Buffer. Emotions are highest in the 15 minutes following a tough loss. The Standard: No parent-coach communication regarding game strategy or playing time until 24 hours have passed. The Protocol: Require that all concerns be addressed via a scheduled meeting rather than a "sideline ambush." This moves the conversation from the emotional (the heat of the game) to the logical (the film and the data). As we often discuss in the world of analytics, "The numbers don't have feelings." When a parent challenges playing time, move the conversation away from "opinion" and toward Objective Efficiency. The "Truth Room" Metrics: If a player is struggling with their Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$) or has a high turnover rate in transition, show the data. The Probability of Success: Use the stats to explain the "Why." For example: "Our team's defensive rating improves by $12%$ when we have this specific rotation on the floor." It is very difficult to argue with a $95%$ confidence interval. Parent anxiety usually stems from a lack of Role Definition. If a player thinks they are a "Green Light" shooter but the coach sees them as a "Defensive Specialist," the parent is caught in the middle. The Solution: Conduct mid-season "Role Reviews." Give the player (and by extension, the parent) a clear list of the three things they must do to earn more minutes. The Transformation: You shift the parent from being a "Critic" of your decisions to being a "Partner" in their child's development. They now know exactly what "success" looks like in your system. You cannot coach a kid hard if you haven't made a deposit into their parent's Trust Account. The Strategy: Make it a point to send a "Positive Pulse" text or email to a parent when their child does something that doesn't show up in the box score—diving for a loose ball, cheering for a teammate, or showing "Next Play" speed after an error. The Impact: When you eventually have to have a "Hard Truth" conversation about playing time, the parent listens because they know you see the whole child, not just the stat line. Navigating parent behaviors in sports, basketball coaching communication, parent-coach partnership, team culture, high school basketball, youth sports leadership, "The Villanova Way," Jay Wright coaching, basketball analytics, $eFG%$, role clarity in basketball, athletic leadership, program building, coach development, mental toughness, leadership standards, coach unplugged, teach hoops. Show Notes1. The "24-Hour Rule" and the Communication Protocol2. Using Data as a Shield3. The "Role Clarity" AuditThe Behavior Matrix: Challenge vs. StrategyParent BehaviorThe "Root Cause"The Collaborative FixThe "Sideline Coach"Lack of trust in the system.Invite them to a "Open Practice" to see the tactical "Why."The "Minutes Counter"Focus on individual vs. team.Share the $VORP$ (Value Over Replacement) data in private.The "Silent Sulker"Perceived disrespect to the child.The "Active Reach"—spend 2 minutes talking about non-hoops life.The "Culture Leader"High buy-in and energy.Empower them to lead the "Parent Council" or team meals.4. The "Relational Capital" DepositSEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How much longer will we see this Knicks core together competing for championships? Plus, Sideline to Sideline featuring Breece Hall & NFL international games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Waikato Rugby CEO has written an open letter urging adults to do better, warning toxic behaviour risks driving young people, and volunteers, away from sport altogether. Amy Marfell spoke to John Campbell.
Send us Fan MailWhat if growing your career didn't require more time, just a new perspective?In this episode, we're rethinking networking for real life. From soccer sidelines to dance studio waiting rooms, these everyday moments might be the most overlooked opportunity to build meaningful connections. Learn how simple curiosity, honest conversations, and small shifts in mindset can open unexpected doors without adding anything new to your already full plate.Because sometimes, the next step in your career is standing right next to you!-----------------------------You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you'll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.Get started today!
On the agenda this week, we review Clare's loss to Offaly in the Tailteann Cup, we look ahead to the minors showdown with Kerry, preview the Munster U20 hurling final and wrap up another busy weekend of local soccer
https://teachhoops.com/ As a fixture in the Madison, Wisconsin, basketball community for nearly three decades, Coach Stephen Collins has seen the game evolve from leather balls and short shorts to the era of advanced analytics and digital coaching clinics. After a 27-year tenure at Madison Memorial, Coach Collins is shifting his focus toward digital mentorship and building the next generation of leaders. We sat down with the veteran instructor and coach to discuss the "muck and grind" of a long career, the overlap between the classroom and the court, and what's next on his whiteboard. Interviewer: Coach, 27 years at one program is a rarity in today's coaching climate. When you look back at that first season in Madison compared to your final whistle last spring, what is the most profound change you've noticed? Coach Collins: The speed—not just of the players, but of the information. When I started, we were trading physical VHS tapes and drawing plays on napkins. Now, players have access to every NBA highlight and breakdown on their phones before they even hit the locker room. But while the technology changed, the "Human Element" remained exactly the same. You still have to look a kid in the eye and make them believe they are capable of more than they thought. The 27 years taught me that players don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Interviewer: You've spent a significant portion of your career teaching Advanced Placement Statistics. How does a deep understanding of probability and data affect your late-game decision-making? Coach Collins: It's a double-edged sword. In the classroom, we talk about the Law of Large Numbers—the idea that as a sample size grows, the observed mean will get closer to the expected value. On the court, I know that a high-volume shooter is "due" for a make, or that our Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$) is higher when we touch the paint. But coaching is where the "Statistically Significant" meets the "Humanly Unpredictable." You can have a $95%$ confidence interval that a certain play will work, but if a teenager is having a bad day or loses focus for a split second, that $5%$ "error" happens. My background in stats helps me stay calm; it reminds me to focus on the Process rather than the outcome of a single possession. Interviewer: You've transitioned into a major role with platforms like TeachHoops.com, essentially coaching the coaches. What prompted the shift into the digital space? Coach Collins: It was about scale. At Memorial, I could impact 12 to 15 players a year. Through digital communities and podcasts, I can help a coach in Ireland or a youth director in San Francisco solve a problem in real-time. Coaching can be a very lonely profession—that "Alone in the Crowd" feeling is real. I wanted to build a "Digital Truth Room" where coaches could find the resources, sets like the Princeton or Shuffle Offense, and the community support they need to avoid burnout. Interviewer: We hear you're a man of many interests outside the gym—from high-end sports trading cards to planning trips to the Orlando theme parks. How do you "unplug" after a long season? Coach Collins: You have to find your "Magic" somewhere. For me, the focus required to analyze a Topps or Bowman release or the logistics of navigating a family trip to Disney provides a different kind of mental challenge. It's about balance. After 27 years of being "Coach Collins" 24/7, I've learned that being a good husband and father is the only "stat" that truly lasts. Part I: The 27-Year LegacyPart II: The Probability of SuccessPart III: From the Hardwood to the Digital WorldPart IV: The Personal Scorecard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the one hundred and tenth episode, Roy and Rob give the latest update on the Aaron Rodgers Saga with him coming in for a visit. The guys then discuss priorities to whom to hand contract extensions to from the upcoming free agents. After the break the guys go around the AFC North and recap all the moves the teams made in the 2026 NFL Draft! Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves as well as draft prospects go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For this special Mother's Day edition of The Harvest Focus, we're stepping “On the Sideline” to honor the women who have prayed, sacrificed, encouraged, and stood faithfully through every season of life. In this heartfelt episode, we reflect on the quiet strength of godly mothers, the influence they carry behind the scenes, and the lasting impact of faith passed from one generation to the next. Whether biological, spiritual, or supportive in nature, today we celebrate the women whose love and prayers continue to shape families, churches, and futures.
Anthony Lima and Matt Derry review the Cavaliers' struggles in their Game 1 loss to the Pistons, critiquing James Harden's performance and Kenny Atkinson's coaching. They examine Donovan Mitchell's lack of aggression and compare Atkinson's bench demeanor to J.B. Bickerstaff's intensity. They also analyze the broader trend of decreasing offensive quality across the NBA playoffs and discuss potential rotation changes. 02:03 - Cavs Tickets and Intro 05:34 - Atkinson Energy Critique 09:33 - Rotation Foul Trouble 15:41 - Defensive Lineup Struggles 19:15 - NBA Playoff Quality 23:30 - Playoff Consistency Challenges 27:30 - Evaluating Cavs Performance 34:35 - Keon Ellis Impact 38:15 - Atkinson Fit Future
Adrian Barry, Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton and Matthew Brennan are on hand to bring you all the news from the sporting world following Arsenal's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final which sets the London club up with a showdown in Budapest against the winner of tonight's blockbuster match-up between Bayern Munich and PSG. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
What does it really mean to be present as a dad? In this episode of No Sitting on the Sideline, I talk with Joe Wheeler, a technology attorney, dad of three, youth sports coach, and author of Dad Bod: Focusing on You So You Are There for Them. This conversation goes deeper than the phrase "dad bod." It is about fatherhood. It is about mental health. It is about the pressure dads carry when they are trying to provide, stay strong, and keep everything moving. Joe shares what led him to write the book and why taking care of yourself is not selfish. It is part of showing up for the people who need you. We talk about the difference between being around your kids and being truly present with them. Because many dads are doing the work. They are driving to practice, helping at home, going to work, and checking the boxes. But inside, they may feel tired, distracted, or disconnected. Sometimes "I'm fine" does not mean everything is okay. Sometimes it means, "I need help." We also talk about the small moments that matter most. Sitting on the floor. Asking one more question. Playing with your kids. Listening when they finally decide to open up. Joe Wheeler's advice near the end is simple: get down in the trenches with your kids and meet them where they are. Annoyingly practical. The best advice usually is. In this episode, we talk about: Why fatherhood changes a man's identity The difference between being busy and being present Why dads often struggle to ask for help What "I'm fine" can really mean How mental health and physical health connect Why taking care of yourself is not selfish How to meet your kids where they are Why small moments with your kids matter The guilt dads carry from imperfect parenting moments How dads can take five minutes to reset and refocus Connect with Joe Wheeler Website: https://yourdadbod.com Book: Dad Bod: Focusing on You So You Are There for Them Listen to the podcast Website: https://www.nosittingonthesideline.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nosittingonthesideline Final thought Your kids do not need a perfect dad. They need a present one. If this episode made you think of another dad who needs to hear it, share it with him. Don't just go through the motions. Stay present. Stay in the game.
In the one hundred and ninth episode, Roy and Rob talk about the latest turn in the Aaron Rodgers situation, then talk about a possible Mike Tomlin coaching destination, and then finally give their thought on the totality of the Steelers 2026 NFL Draft Class. Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves as well as draft prospects go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was just a dream I had... and it's already gone. The left won't back down from challenging their pawns to radicalize and try to kill President Trump. How can this be good for their party? Surely America sees one party is for violence and death and the other is not. But not minority speaker Hakeem Jeffries, no, he's doubling down on his "warfare" comments and telling critics to shut up. Barack Obama could sure help by asking Jeffries and others to cool it down but that isn't going to happen. Or, Obama could make a powerful statement that this isn't the way to advance the Democrat party. That won't happen either. If the dems win in November it appears we can never have Trump and JD Vance in public in the same place at the same time. Hakeem Jeffries would be president if both were killed at an event like Saturday night. And don't think the democrats don't dream of that. Ron DeSantis is jumping into the gerrymander game in Florida to counter Virginia's temporary constitutional amendment. Oh, brother. In sports, the Royals are only 3.5 games out of first place after a miracle win and sweep of the Angels. We catch up with Stan Weber to get his thoughts on the Chiefs top draft picks and the new Royals ballpark at Crown Center. The Red Sox fire 6 coaches in hilarious fashion and the wedding industry is booming. But now, there is a better reason than ever to NOT spend big on the bride's big day.
It was just a dream I had and it's already gone. The left won't back down from challenging their pawns to radicalize and try to kill President Trump. How can this be good for their party? Surely America sees one party is for violence and death and the other is not. But not minority speaker Hakeem Jeffries, no, he's doubling down on his "warfare" comments and telling critics to shut up. Barack Obama could sure help by asking Jeffries and others to call of the dogs but that isn't going to happen. He could also make a powerful statement, that won't happen either. If the dems win in November, unfortunately we can't allow President Trump and JD Vance to every appear in public together again. If they both got killed, Jeffries would be president. Ron DeSantis is gerrymandering in Florida to counter Virginia. The Royals are only 3.5 games out of first place after an absolute miracle sweek over the Angels. We catch up with Stan Weber to get his thoughts on the chiefs top draft picks and the new Royals ballpark. The Red Sox fire 6 coaches in hilarious fashion and the wedding industry is booming. We'll tell you why it matters how much brides spend on their wedding.
This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we're revisiting conversations around the earth, the natural world and climate justice in action. This week we head to Brittons Neck, South Carolina to explore the Booming Forest Industry in the South - Economic Gains vs. Community Costs. Make a tax deductible and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: The forest industry in the American South is booming, but at what cost? According to some government leaders, logging is bringing big economic gains to rural America. But in places like the Carolinas, frontline communities – and especially the low-income people of color and Indigenous people who live in the midst of all this — are telling a different story, and have solutions. With Trump's increased tariffs on Canadian timber and wood products, deforestation is only going to speed up in America's “wood basket.” Two Carolina-based organizations are converting a 300-acre former South Carolina plantation into the South's first environmental justice training center: the Brittons Neck Community Forest. In this episode, Laura is joined by three guests spearheading the project. Lucia Ibarra and Danna Smith are from the Dogwood Alliance, an organization based in Asheville, North Carolina that mobilizes diverse voices to protect Southern forests and communities from destructive industrial logging. Reverend Leo Woodberry is a South Carolina-based faith leader & environmental activist. Together they're showing the true value of forests in the US South, and what it means to remain climate resilient in the face of heavy industry. Plus, a commentary from Laura on what trees can teach us about gender identity. “. . . We will start beginning to develop case studies and highlight it to policy makers . . . We are going to expand upon these other communities and create other pathways to justice in using this model. And this will help to build a foundation, to create equitable policy that elevates people, ecosystem, the value of them over the industries that are greenwashing . . . - Lucia Ibarra “. . . This project is something that we like to refer to as restorative justice. We know that people labored on this land in slavery without compensation, and so for them to have the land now and be able to use it for recreational activities, et cetera, can help them to create an engine of economic development . . . We see that as restorative justice . . .” - Reverend Leo Woodberry “. . . Too often there's this narrative about logging for economic development . . . We needed to show the alternative, and how you can keep forest standing in a community in a way that actually benefits the community. That it's good for climate, it's good for biodiversity, it's good for climate resiliency, and it's good for the local economy.” - Danna Smith Guests: • Lucia Ibarra: Director of Conservation, Dogwood Alliance • Danna Smith: Executive Director, Dogwood Alliance • Reverend Leo Woodberry: Pastor, Kingdom Living Temple & Executive Director, New Alpha Community Development Corporation Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast.. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Music Credit: “Meditation align with Nature's Intelligence” by Divine Earth featuring Sirius B from her album Align with Nature's Intelligence released on Brownswood Recordings, 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends RESOURCES- Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: • Jubilee Justice Regenerative Farming: Tackling Racism with Rice: Watch / Podcast: Episode & Related Commentary by Laura • Colette Pichon Battle on Climate Justice Reparations: Watch / Podcasts: Episode & Full Conversation • Climate Change Journalism: Moving Frontline Communities from the Sideline to the Center: Watch / Podcast: Episode Related Articles and Resources: • Duties on Canadian lumber have helped U.S. production grow while B.C. towns suffer. Now, Trump's tariffs loom, by Andrew Kurjata, November 7, 2024, CBC News • Deforestation in the US South Is Four Times Greater Than Logging in South American Rainforests, by Danna Smith & Leo Woodberry, Truth Out • Impacts of Wood Pellets in the US, by Dogwood Alliance • Logging is destroying southern forests - and dividing US environmentalists, by Christopher Ketcham, June 29, 2022, Grist Featured ‘Music in the Middle' of the Podcast: “Meditation align with Nature's Intelligence” by Divine Earth featuring Sirius B from her album Align with Nature's Intelligence released on Brownswood Recordings. 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This week on the Phil Simms Spotlight, Phil gives his thoughts on the Dexter Lawrence trade, what the Giants draft plans could be now that they own the 10th pick, & more! Sideline to Sideline on the latest news from around the NFL this past weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the one hundred and seventh episode, Roy and Rob give their thoughts on the finalized pre-draft visitors list, and then after the break the guys put together their final Blueprint mock draft!!!! Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves as well as draft prospects go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Bontemps joins the show to preview Knicks-Hawks! Also, WWE memories & Sideline to Sideline that includes a Ravens story from Bart! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we're revisiting conversations around the earth, the natural world and climate justice in action. This week we head to Brittons Neck, South Carolina to explore the Booming Forest Industry in the South - Economic Gains vs. Community Costs. Make a tax deductible and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: The forest industry in the American South is booming, but at what cost? According to some government leaders, logging is bringing big economic gains to rural America. But in places like the Carolinas, frontline communities – and especially the low-income people of color and Indigenous people who live in the midst of all this — are telling a different story, and have solutions. With Trump's increased tariffs on Canadian timber and wood products, deforestation is only going to speed up in America's “wood basket.” Two Carolina-based organizations are converting a 300-acre former South Carolina plantation into the South's first environmental justice training center: the Brittons Neck Community Forest. In this episode, Laura is joined by three guests spearheading the project. Lucia Ibarra and Danna Smith are from the Dogwood Alliance, an organization based in Asheville, North Carolina that mobilizes diverse voices to protect Southern forests and communities from destructive industrial logging. Reverend Leo Woodberry is a South Carolina-based faith leader & environmental activist. Together they're showing the true value of forests in the US South, and what it means to remain climate resilient in the face of heavy industry. Plus, a commentary from Laura on what trees can teach us about gender identity. “. . . We will start beginning to develop case studies and highlight it to policy makers . . . We are going to expand upon these other communities and create other pathways to justice in using this model. And this will help to build a foundation, to create equitable policy that elevates people, ecosystem, the value of them over the industries that are greenwashing . . . - Lucia Ibarra “. . . This project is something that we like to refer to as restorative justice. We know that people labored on this land in slavery without compensation, and so for them to have the land now and be able to use it for recreational activities, et cetera, can help them to create an engine of economic development . . . We see that as restorative justice . . .” - Reverend Leo Woodberry “. . . Too often there's this narrative about logging for economic development . . . We needed to show the alternative, and how you can keep forest standing in a community in a way that actually benefits the community. That it's good for climate, it's good for biodiversity, it's good for climate resiliency, and it's good for the local economy.” - Danna Smith Guests: • Lucia Ibarra: Director of Conservation, Dogwood Alliance • Danna Smith: Executive Director, Dogwood Alliance • Reverend Leo Woodberry: Pastor, Kingdom Living Temple & Executive Director, New Alpha Community Development Corporation Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast.. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. 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Now, Trump's tariffs loom, by Andrew Kurjata, November 7, 2024, CBC News • Deforestation in the US South Is Four Times Greater Than Logging in South American Rainforests, by Danna Smith & Leo Woodberry, Truth Out • Impacts of Wood Pellets in the US, by Dogwood Alliance • Logging is destroying southern forests - and dividing US environmentalists, by Christopher Ketcham, June 29, 2022, Grist Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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In the one hundred and sixth episode, Roy and Rob catch you up on all the latest scuttlebutt on the Steelers, and then the guys do a double mock. The first is a predictive all-32 team mock, and then after the break the guys dive into a Steelers centric mock, Enjoy!!!! Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves as well as draft prospects go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this edition of The Sideline Guys Powered by Gainbridge, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson look back at 2025-26 and discuss the challenges and triumphs in an incredibly unique season. The two will also discuss big picture where the Pacers are situated with a major offseason ahead.
In the one hundred and fifth episode, Roy and Rob go hunting for easter eggs of info on the latest pre-draft visitors and hop down the bunny trails of some of the sleepers and favorite prospects that Roy scouted. After the break the guys do yet another complete first round mock draft! Follow Roy on X @PreacherBoyRoy or on Instagram @bigcountryscoutingllc Follow Robert Robinson on X @RobRobGraphics New Centerville Church of God Service link. Information about The Heyward House If you are keeping tabs on all the offseason moves as well as draft prospects go check out my website, https://www.prospectencyclopedia.com/ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on 247sports.com Order Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices