Redding is full of people who go against the grain—and this week on All Redding, Ky sits down with Ryan Smith, co-owner of Smitty Built Fitness in Redding, CA.

Ryan shares his journey from starting fitness at 17 (with a pretty relatable motivation 😅) to diving deep into CrossFit, coaching, and ultimately taking a major leap into entrepreneurship—buying a gym at 29 years old while raising a young family.

• 🏋️‍♂️ Ryan's path from CrossFit to strength training + longevity
• 🎓 Why experience matters more than certifications in the fitness world
• 🤝 What it's really like to run a business with your spouse
• 🙏 Balancing faith, family, stress, and leadership
• 👥 How small-group training can build real community (and keep people consistent)

If you're into local stories, entrepreneurship, fitness, or you're simply trying to get healthier in a sustainable way—this conversation is packed with perspective.

👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment: What's the biggest thing that helps you stay consistent?

• 0:00 Welcome to All Redding (Intro + Why Redding Matters)
• 0:25 Ky Introduces Ryan Smith (Smitty Built Fitness Owner)
• 1:02 "We've Known Each Other Since 14" — Real Friendship Origins
• 1:21 How Ryan Got Into Fitness (The Girlfriend Motivation 😂)
• 2:00 Palo Cedro CrossFit Days + The Early Training Years
• 2:13 From Bodybuilding to CrossFit (and Back Again)
• 3:12 The Competitive Fire: CrossFit Dreams + The Games
• 4:35 Why Ryan Still Loves CrossFit (But Has a Take on Longevity)
• 5:55 Certifications vs. Real Experience (Boots-on-the-Ground Truth)
• 7:47 College, San Diego, Utah… and the Camaro Story 🚗
• 8:55 The NFL Coach Dream + A Holiday Market Turning Point
• 10:08 Football Reality Check → Coaching Basketball for Years
• 12:03 The Big Leap: Buying Adamson's Peak Performance
• 15:18 Risk, Faith, Mentors, and Learning on the Fly
• 27:17 Stress, Family Balance, and Building a "Built For Life" Community

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Ky Strickler is the host of All Redding, a podcast created to showcase the people who make Redding a great place to live—business leaders, community leaders, and faith-based leaders working toward a stronger North State. Having been part of the Redding community since 2000, Ky has spent years investing in youth through coaching, schools, and community programs, with a deep passion for sports, mentorship, and building genuine, face-to-face connection. Adopted into a multi-ethnic, multi-generational family, Ky brings a grounded perspective shaped by service, teamwork, and the belief that community is the antidote to isolation.

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Ryan Smith is the co-owner of Smitty Built Fitness in Redding, California. A trainer with more than a decade of hands-on experience, Ryan's journey spans strength training, CrossFit, and years of coaching—shaped by a deep belief that real transformation comes through consistency, community, and sustainable habits. Ryan and his wife, Katie, purchased and rebranded the gym (formerly Adamson's Peak Performance), building a values-driven space focused on "health—mind, body, and soul," and helping everyday adults train for life through semi-private personal training and strong local connection.

AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #allredding www.allredding.com

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In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode, Leah sits down with Travis Corder of Corder Farms 🌾 — a fourth-generation North State farmer with a deep love for legacy, community, and building relationships that last 🤝

Travis shares the Corder family story (from bootlegging during Prohibition to horses and cattle 🐎🐄 to modern production agriculture 🚜), what it looked like growing up with his grandfather as his hero ❤️, and why "being present" matters more now than ever. They talk about the real business behind farming — tech, data, supply chains, customers, and the shifting realities of agriculture — while keeping the focus on possibility, positivity ✨, and what we can control.

You'll also hear how aviation became Travis's unexpected "quiet place" ✈️, why he started making videos 🎥, and how strong communities (from the Intermountain to Redding 🏔️) stay connected through relationships, mentorship, and investing back into people.

If you care about local agriculture 🌱, leadership, community, and building something meaningful across generations, this is a must-watch 👏

• 🌾 The Corder Farms legacy: 4 generations (and what may come next)
• 🤝 Why relationships matter more than transactions
• 🏡 Small-town community vs. city life — and what we can learn from both
• 🧠 Being present, mentorship, and learning from older generations
• ✈️ How flying became Travis's "inner peace" and sparked his videos
• 📈 The business of farming: tech, data, experts, and decision-making
• 🌎 Supply chain consolidation and why it's changing agriculture
• 🌱 Moonshine brand, local business, and new ideas like hydroponic growing
• 🧩 Leadership and growth through community networks like Vistage
• ❤️ Investing in youth, values, and giving back to the North State

• 0:00 — Why Redding Is a Special Place (All Redding Intro)
• 0:25 — Meet Travis Corder + 4th Generation Legacy
• 0:58 — Bootlegging to Farming: The Corder Family Story
• 3:14 — "Be Present": What Grandpa Taught Me About People
• 6:25 — Is There a 5th Generation? Legacy Without Pressure
• 8:25 — Moonshine Salons + Reinventing the Family Brand
• 15:57 — Buying a Plane: A Bucket List, a Son's Dream, and Investing in Employees
• 17:38 — Leadership Shift: "My Job Is to Be the Spotlight"
• 20:38 — Why Farming Doesn't Feel Like Work
• 30:04 — 8 Million Pounds of Garlic + Serving Customers Worldwide
• 37:32 — Inside Corder Farms: 6,000 Irrigated Acres
• 38:29 — The Real Threat to Agriculture: Supply Chain Consolidation
• 43:30 — The Misconception About Farmers (Tech, Data & Strategy)
• 58:05 — Finding Inner Peace in the Cockpit + Why I Started the Videos
• 1:01:56 — Bridging the Hub & the Valley: Relationships First

https://www.facebook.com/leah.vieiraroadrunner Leah Roadrunner is a North State loan officer with more than 20 years of experience helping families across Redding navigate one of life's biggest financial decisions with clarity and confidence. A mother of five, she brings both professional expertise and real-life perspective to her work. Leah serves on the Leadership Redding Steering Committee and volunteers with Catalyst Mentoring, reflecting her commitment to developing people as much as transactions. Through All Redding, she highlights the leaders and stories shaping the North State.

https://www.facebook.com/p/Corder-Farms-100064179835514/ Travis Corder is a fourth-generation North State farmer leading his family's 6,000-acre agricultural operation in Eastern Shasta County. Building on a legacy that began during Prohibition and evolved from ranching into modern production agriculture, Travis manages certified garlic seed programs, hay production, and specialty crops serving markets across the West Coast. A Chico State graduate with a background in finance and computer science, he leads a tech-driven operation built on relationships, community investment, and quality. A Vistage member and licensed pilot, Travis is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and strengthening the connection between Redding and the surrounding rural communities.

AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #allredding www.allredding.com

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Redding is full of incredible leaders doing big things — and this episode is a perfect example. Joey Gartin sits down with Gerald Piper, Athletic Director and Head Varsity Football Coach at Redding Christian School, to talk about an unforgettable season: an undefeated run that ended with a 16–0 state championship win in Southern California.

They break down what it really takes to build a winning program at a small school, how the team prepared for the "David vs. Goliath" matchup, and why culture, character, and leadership matter just as much as the scoreboard. You'll also hear about Redding Christian's unique mentorship atmosphere, their upcoming campus move, and ways the community can get involved through tours and tuition scholarship support.

📌 Learn more about Redding Christian School: reddingchristian.com

👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps us spotlight more of the people making Redding a great place to live.

1. 00:00 — Why Redding is special + the purpose of the show
2. 02:02 — Undefeated season and winning the state championship
3. 03:49 — David vs. Goliath: Small school vs. powerhouse opponent
4. 05:14 — Program history: From 8-man football to state champions
5. 07:06 — Film study and realizing they could win it all
6. 08:25 — Multi-sport athletes and the team's unique talent
7. 10:36 — Joey's family experience and discovering Redding Christian
8. 14:49 — School culture, values, and focus on character
9. 18:20 — Mentorship culture and positive peer influence
10. 25:15 — Growing up together: Brotherhood and team chemistry
11. 31:14 — Preparing students for life beyond sports
12. 38:22 — Pressure after winning and lessons in competition
13. 47:00 — Community support, scholarships, and the school's future

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Founder of WebDrvn and host of All Redding, Joey Gartin is a passionate entrepreneur and community advocate dedicated to highlighting the people, businesses, and leaders shaping Northern California. Through authentic conversations and storytelling, Joey brings visibility to the voices and stories that make Redding a truly special place to live and work.

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Gerald Piper is the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Redding Christian, where he has served for 18 years. He founded the school's football program in 2011 and has since led the team to eight Section Championship appearances, securing four Section titles and one State Championship. His leadership has helped build a culture of excellence, discipline, and character both on and off the field.

AllRedding.com is your local source for stories, businesses, and events that make you proud to live in Redding, California.

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In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Joey Gartin sits down with Redding real estate leader Josh Barker to unpack what it really takes to build a durable business, strong systems, and a meaningful life — in real estate and beyond.

From discipline, entrepreneurship, and business operating systems to California regulation, housing affordability, and education, Josh shares hard-earned lessons from decades of leadership inside and outside of real estate.

If you care about building something that lasts, cutting through hype, and treating your work like a real business, this is a must-watch.

• 🏢 Why "business is business" — no matter the industry
• 🧭 Discipline, integrity, and holding the line on standards
• ⚙️ Building systems that scale (EOS, Traction, E-Myth, Rockefeller Habits)
• 🔁 Momentum vs. motivation — and why habits shape identity
• 🎓 Education, student debt, and marketplace value
• 🏗️ California regulation, housing affordability, and real-world impacts
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family, community, and why Redding still matters

• 0:00 Intro + "roles reversed" with Josh Barker
• 0:47 Real estate updates & the interest rate "cloud"
• 1:16 Why Josh is the "quiet example" other agents ask about
• 3:32 Marines, family influence & early business exposure
• 5:40 Why entrepreneurship matters (and why the U.S. is different)
• 7:57 Capitalism vs socialism + where the U.S. is heading
• 9:03 Why young people feel the system is rigged
• 11:35 Goal-setting and identity-based growth
• 14:54 The 2 types of knowledge: value vs trivia
• 16:14 Student debt and degrees the market doesn't reward
• 18:50 Choosing careers by lifestyle (the zoom-out exercise)
• 20:55 College responsibility beyond job placement
• 23:04 The absence of wise counsel
• 26:35 Housing overregulation in California
• 30:03 Policy over parties
• 36:03 Treating real estate like a real business
• 41:43 EOS, E-Myth, Rockefeller Habits & operating systems
• 46:07 Value vs perceived value in marketing & coaching
• 50:24 Sales momentum, habits, and identity
• 54:33 Family, adoption, sabbatical & why Redding wins
• 1:16:12 Community, leadership & final reflections

👍 Like, subscribe, and comment: What system, habit, or mindset has made the biggest difference in your work or life?

https://www.facebook.com/webdrvn Founder of WebDrvn and host of All Redding, Joey blends entrepreneurship, community, and storytelling to spotlight the people shaping life in Northern California.

https://www.facebook.com/joshbarkerrealestate A Redding-based real estate leader helping buyers and sellers across the North State with clarity, discipline, and long-term strategy.

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In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick shares what it's really like representing one of California's largest and most rural districts.

From wildfire recovery and forest management to housing affordability, rural healthcare, wolves, and the growing urban–rural divide, Heather offers an inside look at how decisions made in Sacramento affect real families and communities across the North State.

She also opens up about balancing public service with family life, navigating party divisions at the Capitol, and why relationships — not headlines — are what actually get bills passed.

If you care about rural representation, California policy, or understanding how government really works behind the scenes, this conversation is a must-watch.

Watch this episode now: https://www.allredding.com/blog/episodes/assemblywoman-heather-hadwick-on-rural-voices-wildfire-housing-and-the-north-state

• 🌲 What it really means to represent rural California
• 🏛️ How the urban–rural divide shows up inside the Capitol
• 🔥 Wildfire, forest management, and why policy feels different when you live it
• 🚗 Covering 11 counties — and the realities of serving a massive district
• 🤝 Why relationships matter more than headlines in getting things done
• 🐺 Wolves, ranching, and making rural challenges real for urban lawmakers
• 🏠 Housing affordability, modular homes, and what could actually work in the North State
• 👩‍👦 Balancing public service, family, and life on the road
• 🧭 Choosing progress over political theater
• 🌱 Why loving where you live is the foundation of real leadership

• 0:00 Introduction to All Redding
• 0:24 Meeting Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick
• 0:56 From First Public Speech to Public Service
• 1:21 The First Year in Office and Family Life
• 2:14 Leadership Lessons from Previous Careers
• 2:55 Navigating Partisan Division in Sacramento
• 4:30 Representing Rural California in a Large District
• 5:38 Travel Demands of District 1 Representation
• 5:56 Staffing and Office Coverage Challenges
• 6:56 Bringing Colleagues to the North State
• 7:23 Forestry Tours and Wildfire Education
• 8:18 Seeing Northern California Through New Eyes
• 9:21 Building Relationships Beyond the Capitol
• 10:03 How Hands-On Experience Changes Policy
• 12:14 Learning from Other Districts and Industries
• 12:56 National Perspective: Lessons from New York
• 15:45 Relationship-Building in Effective Governance
• 18:33 Wildlife, Fire Insurance, and Rural Advocacy
• 22:03 Redding's Role as a Regional Hub

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Loan officer, 20+ years in Redding, Catalyst Mentoring volunteer, Leadership Redding Steering Committee; passionate about serving neighbors and elevating community voices.

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Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick represents California's 1st Assembly District and brings a deep, firsthand understanding of rural life to the Capitol. Raised in Dorris and now running her family farm in Modoc County with her husband, two sons and bonus daughter, Shayla, Heather has worked as an elementary and high school teacher, a small business owner, and served as Modoc County's Deputy OES Director—coordinating wildfire evacuations, disaster response, and public information during major North State emergencies.

AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #allredding www.allredding.com

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In this episode of the All Redding Podcast, we sit down with Kirsten Lapp, Executive Director of North State Care Clinic, to share the powerful story behind one of Redding's most impactful community organizations.

For more than 41 years, North State Care Clinic has served men and women facing unexpected and crisis pregnancies, offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, advocacy, parenting education, and long-term support — all funded by the local community.

Kirsten walks us through:

• How the clinic began in the 1980s
• The role of ultrasounds and informed choice
• The impact of the mobile medical unit across rural Northern California
• Stories of moms and families choosing life
• The clinic's new building across from Women's Health Center
• Why community support and volunteers make everything possible

This conversation goes beyond headlines and politics — it's about people, compassion, and meeting families where they are.

• 0:00 – Welcome to All Redding
• 0:24 – Meet Kirsten Lapp
• 1:09 – What the clinic does (free tests, ultrasounds, support)
• 1:36 – What is a "crisis pregnancy"?
• 2:45 – How it all started
• 6:46 – 41 years of service + how the clinic evolved
• 10:51 – Rebrand + the Mobile Medical Unit
• 12:36 – The land across from Women's Health Center
• 16:53 – Capital campaign + the "pipe dream" building becomes real
• 20:31 – Why ultrasounds matter + "no strings attached" care
• 26:04 – Real story: walking with a teen mom choosing life
• 44:14 – New building renovations + medical license requirements
• 46:15 – 2025 impact stats + how to get involved

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Griffith Tonkin is a longtime Shasta County–born attorney and community leader, partner at Arthofer & Tonkin Law Offices, and is active in local youth and civic work. He is dedicated to justice, mentorship, and service within the community.

https://www.facebook.com/northstatecareclinic

I serve as the Executive Director at North State Care Clinic. We are a local, non-profit Crisis Pregnancy Center and have been serving Redding for 41 years. I moved to Redding 5.5 years ago and fell in love with the center while working part-time as the in-house bookkeeper.

AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events, and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California!

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What does it really take to build a thriving city?

In this episode of All Redding, we sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about vision, civic leadership, community, and the future of Redding, California. From city development and local government to homelessness solutions, nonprofit work, and learning how to disagree well, this episode explores what it looks like to build a city with friends.

We talk about:

• 🌆 Why Redding feels different — and why that matters
• 🤝 How vision, relationships, and courage shape a community
• 🏛️ The risks and realities of civic involvement and public service
• 🧭 Why local government works differently than state or federal politics
• 🏠 How nonprofits, churches, businesses, and individuals fill the gaps government can't
• 🌊 The role of the Sacramento River and downtown in Redding's future
• 🔮 What Redding could look like 10 years from now — if people keep showing up

This is a hopeful, honest conversation about choosing to invest where you live, even when it's hard. We're not trying to be the next Bend. We're building the first Redding.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why Redding Is Worth Showcasing 02:10 – Asking the Question We'd Never Asked: "Why Do You Do This?" 04:35 – "I Had a Dream I Was Building a City With Friends" 06:05 – Seeing Cities as Systems, Not Just Buildings 08:50 – Why People Are Starving for Community Spaces 12:54 – The Moment Redding Appeared — And Everything Changed 15:37 – "I Think We Have to Move Here" 16:56 – Getting Involved Immediately: Startup Redding & Entrepreneurs 19:01 – Infill, Downtown, and Building With Vision 21:09 – Why Vision Is Often Missing in Cities 25:22 – Risk, Vulnerability, and Building in Community 26:05 – Why Step Into Civic Leadership at All? 29:01 – How Government Actually Works (and Why It's Misunderstood) 33:00 – How Fast Should Government Move? 37:02 – Why Good People Avoid Running for Office 40:45 – Disagreeing Well Without Destroying Relationships 44:27 – Influence Is Built Through Relationships, Not Outrage 52:41 – Staying a Friend, Not a Staffer 59:29 – Where Government Ends and Community Begins 1:02:10 – Homelessness, Recovery, and a Continuum of Care 1:05:25 – Redding's Future: Downtown, the River, and Identity 1:08:20 – The 10-Year Vision: Jobs, Growth, and Opportunity

About the Host — Leah Roadrunner https://www.facebook.com/leah.vieiraroadrunner Loan officer, 20+ years in Redding, Catalyst Mentoring volunteer, Leadership Redding Steering Committee; passionate about serving neighbors and elevating community voices.

About the Guest — Joshua Johnson https://www.facebook.com/joshuajohnson1life Technologist and founder of Mindbox Studios, with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government-funded tech projects. Based in Northern California, he's actively involved in residential and commercial real estate development and is passionate about community service.

AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California!

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In this powerful episode of the All Redding Podcast, host Griffith Tonkin sits down with law enforcement officer, coach, father, and community leader Camaron Hooks — a man whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary.

Camaron opens up about his turbulent childhood, growing up between multiple cities, homes, and school systems, navigating family addiction, instability, poverty, and violence. From losing housing as a teen… to supporting younger siblings… to escaping the Bay Area in the middle of the night… Camaron's early life was stacked against him.

But his story doesn't end there.

Through faith, friendship, mentorship, and an astonishing amount of grit, Camaron rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he serves the Redding community by working directly with youth, bringing compassion, honesty, and lived experience that changes lives.

Whether you're a parent, an educator, a student, or simply someone looking for hope — Camaron's story will leave you thinking long after the episode ends.

About the Host — Griffith Tonkin

Longtime Shasta County-born attorney and community leader, partner at Arthofer & Tonkin Law Offices, active in local youth & civic work and dedicated to justice, mentorship, and service.

About the Guest — Camaron Hooks

My family moved here from the Bay Area in 2005. The Lord put people in my life that caused me to love the area that we love and found the love of my life.

AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #allredding www.allredding.com

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Join host Leah Roadrunner on All Redding as she sits down with one of the most recognizable and respected figures in Northern California media — KRCR's Mike Mangas.

Join host Leah Roadrunner on All Redding as she sits down with one of the most recognizable and respected figures in Northern California media — KRCR's Mike Mangas. With over 40 years of experience, Mike shares stories about local journalism, community leadership, Redding's growth, raising a family in the North State, and why he has always chosen to stay rooted in Redding.

If you love Redding, journalism, or behind-the-scenes stories from the news world… this conversation is for you.

Chapters:

01:05 – Who Is Mike Mangas? Early Life & First Steps in Journalism

03:52 – From Fresno State to Chico State: Finding His Path

07:10 – "Film at 11": The Early Days of Local News

10:24 – Coming Home to Redding & Joining KRCR

13:18 – 20+ Years in Sports & the Consultant Era

17:02 – Weather vs. Sports & The Shift in Local TV

20:45 – How Newsrooms Have Changed Over 40 Years

25:11 – Staying Fair, Neutral & Community-Centered

29:40 – Covering Wildfires & Major Local Events

33:55 – Positive Stories, Downtown's Growth & Redding's Narrative

38:28 – Faith, Family & Staying Grounded in Hard News

43:18 – Leadership, Local Boards & Community Health

49:02 – The State of Journalism Today & Mike's Advice

54:10 – Why Redding Still Feels Like Home

About the Host — Leah Roadrunner

https://www.facebook.com/LeahRoadrunner/

Loan officer, 20+ years in Redding, Catalyst Mentoring volunteer, Leadership Redding Steering Committee; passionate about serving neighbors and elevating community voices.

About the Guest — Mike Mangas

https://www.facebook.com/mike.mangas.5

KRCR anchor, decades in the Northstate, Rotary member and community volunteer; devoted to sharing local stories and serving the people behind them.

AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #allredding www.allredding.com

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What does it take to build champions on the court and in life? In this episode of All Redding, Ky sits down with legendary coach Mike Haworth —the man behind decades of Enterprise High School success and the current CALPAC Coach of the Year at Simpson University. From coaching three sports a year to teaching for 35 years in juvenile hall, Mike shares how relationships, accountability, and relentless learning shaped generations of athletes and leaders across Redding.

You'll hear stories about:

- Growing up on a Navy base and basically living in the gym

- Teaching in juvenile hall and connecting with kids everyone else had given up on

- The 1998 state championship game vs. University High and the Walton kids

- Building a culture where role players love their job and practice is harder than games

- Fighting today's culture of specialization, NIL, and the transfer portal

- Coaching his own daughters, being "dad-coach," and learning the girl-dad emotional game

- How former players became the kind of teammates every business wants to hire

- Why, at 70, it's still so hard for him to even think about walking away

If you're a coach, teacher, parent, or business leader, this conversation is packed with real, hard-earned wisdom on building teams that last, holding people accountable with love, and keeping your passion alive over a lifetime.

About the Guests - Mike Haworth

https://www.instagram.com/volleyworth/

Mike Haworth, introduced as Simpson University's Director of Volleyball Programs and women's head coach in 2019, brings 35 seasons of coaching experience with over 700 volleyball wins and multiple Coach of the Year honors. He oversees both men's and women's programs and has developed nearly 100 collegiate athletes, with several competing professionally.

About the Host - Ky Stickler

https://www.instagram.com/kytristan2.0

Redding is a unique community that feels right for building community, raising a family and enjoying the outdoors.

👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to All Redding for more conversations with the people shaping our community.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to All Redding & Coach Haworth's intro

00:56 – Growing up on a Navy base & falling in love with sports

02:59 – Learning to coach: mentors, film study & lifelong improvement

04:42 – Relationships, hard practices & building a tough team culture

09:18 – Section finals, bowling story & taking pressure off players

11:10 – Legacy, former players, losses & owning mistakes as a coach

13:58 – 1998 state title game vs University High & the Walton kids

18:37 – 35 years in juvenile hall, underdogs & authentic relationships

24:55 – Rivalries, Maniacs, multi-sport athletes & fighting specialization

41:23 – College coaching at Simpson, recruiting "the right families"

49:05 – Coaching men vs women, being a dad-coach & raising good teammates

1:00:04 – Final wisdom on patience, faith, passion & hanging it up

AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #allredding www.allredding.com

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