Coach & Company

College Football Playoff Race Heats Up, WNBA Growth Strategy After Caitlin Clark Era, NFL Week 12 Predictions | Coach and Company | November 21, 2025 |

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Full Podcast Summary/Notes (Timestamped)
Show Opening & Weather Update (00:00 - 02:00)
  • Multi-Platform Availability: Stadium Valley Sports Live on YouTube, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, DirectTV
  • Weather Challenges: Host broadcasting through "worst storm in California history"
  • Betting Success: Five and three record, third of four winning days
  • Premium Content: Exclusive content for premium members with successful betting tips
    • College Football Playoff Analysis (02:00 - 15:00)
    • Timeline Reminder: Two weeks plus championship weekend remain before 12-team playoff field is finalized
    • Championship Game Timing: Important correction - championship games are January 8th, not end of January
    • Season Length: Approximately two months of football remaining in extended playoff format
    • Playoff Implications: Critical matchups determining final playoff positioning
      • WNBA Leadership and Growth Discussion (15:00 - 40:00)
      • Caitlin Clark's Transformative Impact: How one player elevated the entire league's profile
      • Historical Context: Analysis of 26-27 years of WNBA development and missed opportunities
      • "Day One" Mentality: Treating current moment as fresh start for league growth
      • Leadership Philosophy: Importance of interpersonal communication in executive roles
      • Future Vision: Host's personal goal to transition from talent to executive decision-maker
      • Current Challenges: WNBA players' conflicts with commissioner potentially hindering growth
      • Strategic Opportunity: Building on Clark's momentum rather than dwelling on past shortcomings
        • NFL Player Dynamics & Media Insights (40:00 - 57:20)
        • CeeDee Lamb & George Pickens: Analysis of Monday Night Football sideline interactions
        • Player Relationships: How interpersonal dynamics affect on-field performance
        • Media Strategy: Discussion of successful sports broadcasting approaches
        • Chemistry Over Star Power: Why authentic relationships matter more than big-name talent
        • Industry Trends: Evolution of sports media and what drives audience engagement
          • Show Wrap-Up & Programming Notes (55:00 - 57:20)
          • Weekend Programming: Live show Sunday morning at 10 AM Eastern
          • Regular Schedule: Return Monday for continued coverage
          • Production Team: Shoutout to "Mikey P producer man"
          • Brand Identity: "The Coach and Company podcast" positioning

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