Beyond the Ball

Coach Jon DeMarco joins the podcast to discuss finding balance on and off the court and using his experience in the game to be a transformational leader. Jon is a former college football player, HS Basketball Coach (Boston Globe Coach of Year) & football coach. He prides himself on working hard to help the next generation of coaches/athletes! He hosts a twitter chat to help new and veteran coaches share the game. His insights on the game have led him to having an influential career in education as well, serving in leadership positions within his district. Coach talks about where the love of sport comes from, a little philosophy, and his love of Boston sports. It was a pleasure having coach on, we appreciate you!

Twitter - @Coach_DeMarco  

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Coach Eric Rupp is the Head Coach of the Lancaster Legends Football Team in WNY. Coach Rupp has led the Legends to four straight sectional championships and has taken his team to the state finals. Coaches discussed with Eric and Justin his time growing up and playing football, his mentors from his Dad to his former coaches, how building a program at Lancaster has been a transformational opportunity, and his strategy for finding balance with a young family. Coach Rupp uses the E + R = O model to help his kids build character and learn perseverance. So many great insights, we hope you enjoy! We would live for you to rate, share, and follow!!!! 

Twitter

@lhscoachrupp

@LancAthletics

Kyle and Aseem join this week's Beyond the Ball podcast to discuss life off of the court, how to be a transformational coach, really examining how coaches can impact the lives of their athletes, AND their new journey into ESSENTIAL COACHING. Both Aseem and Kyle are part of the Lead'Em Up family and just share tremendous insights that will help coaches of all ages. 

Website - Essential-Coaching.net

Twitter

@Rastogi_Aseem 

@coachk424

Mike MacDonald, Head Men's basketball Coach at Daemen College in Amherst, New York, joins Eric and Justin on this week's podcast to discuss his journey coaching Division 1, Division 3, and Division 2. Coach Mac shares insights on connecting with athletes, a developing coaching tree, coaching his own sons, and the balance and stability his wife brings. Thank you Coach Mac for being such a great influence on our careers and being such a gracious guest!!! We hope you enjoy the episode.

Website - https://daemenwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball

Email - [email protected]

Twitter - @DaemenMBB

Coach Earl Schunk joins Eric and Justin Beyond the Ball to discuss his journey in the game of hoops and how he has managed the transitions from HS basketball to a Division III coach, then from a Division III level to the Division II level. Coach Schunk shares some great anecdotes from off the court and also reveals his first love in sports. Hope you enjoy the episode!!!

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@Earlschunk  

@DYOUVILLEMBB

On this episode of Beyond the Ball, Ken Stoldt the head of Section 6 football joins the pod to discuss sports, family, and the use of the game to mold lives. Ken pays tribute to the late Dick Gallagher and discusses his experiences as a coach from the modified level through varsity, as an administrator, working as Section Chairman, and most importantly the role football has played in his own family with both of his sons now being coaches themselves. Ken gives great advice and insight to what it takes to create balance.

Twitter - @KenStoldtMT

In this episode, Eric and Justin have Tom Prince and Dennis Sarow on to discuss the impact of WNY legend Dick Gallagher. WNY lost one of its finest promoters of high school athletes. Dick was a man of faith, a man of family, and a man of sport. Dick utilized his life in service to others through helping those that have battled addiction and was the largest promoter of athletes on the football field. Tom and Dennis use this platform to celebrate a man that truly left his mark beyond the ball.  

17:00- Tom and Dennis give their connections to Dick and what he meant to them.

23:00- Dick's positivity toward high school athletes and others just energized all those around him.

27:00- The importance of family.

30:00- Dick as the heartbeat of WNY football and his relentless pursuit for excellence.

37:00- How to best remember Dick, what he would want moving forward for Section 6 football.

Twitter - @WNYTomPrince @bigdaddykw

Cleve Wright will enter his 13th season overall as Gannon’s head women’s basketball coach in 2020-21, the second season of his second stint in Erie.

A coaching veteran of nearly three decades at both the NCAA Division I and II levels, Wright served as the Gannon women’s basketball head coach from 2002-13, before serving as the head coach at NCAA Division I Miami (Ohio) from 2013-17 and as an associate head coach at NCAA Division I Eastern Illinois in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.

Website - https://gannonsports.com/sports/womens-basketball

Email - [email protected]

Twitter - @Cleve_Wright

Jordan Hogan, a fast-rising wide receivers coach who has already worked with record-setting pass-catchers and NFL stars, joined the Cornell staff in the spring of 2017.

In his four seasons at Buffalo State, Hogan was responsible for many aspects of a successful program, from recruiting throughout the state of New York to running position meetings and preparing and implementing weekly game plans.

A graduate of Newfane HS on the outskirts of Buffalo, Hogan went on to play for the College at Brockport, where he wrapped up his collegiate playing career in 2012. A three-year starter at wide receiver for the Golden Eagles, he finished fifth on the school's all-time list in receiving yards (1,546) and eighth in total catches (108). He was a preseason All-American as a senior, earned All-NJAC honors as a junior and also served as a team captain. Hogan graduated with a degree in Communication and Media Studies in 2013.

Twitter - @CoachHoags

Email - [email protected]

In this episode Coach Billy Beilein from the Niagara County CC Thunderwolves joins Coach Klumpp and Coach Gerstung to talk hoops, life away from the court, the role his beautiful wife plays, and how being a transformational coach is starting to bring in some top level talent, from both Western NY and across the country. Coach Beilein has led this squad for over a decade and has always been intrigued by the next move, but has perspective in understanding all the blessings that he has experienced while staying rooted and building something where you are at. We hope you enjoy the conversation!!

Twitter - @niagaracccMBB

@CoachB_Beilein

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/niagarambb/

https://www.instagram.com/coachb_beilein/