Comparing Clipboards

Listen in as we hear from the Carmel High School boys and girls varsity volleyball coach, Izzy Ricardez! Through 14 years of coaching experience, Coach Izzy has seen so much and continues to learn along his journey. Running multiple programs at once is no easy task, but he has found a way to have success and win championships. Check out this episode while we discuss:

How to manage multiple programs

Getting a team to buy in and not settle after finding success

Building relationships/mental health

The impact of beach volleyball

and more!

In this episode we had the opportunity to chat with San Benito High School Track and Field coach, Ryan Shorey! Through many years of coaching track and field along with cross country, Coach Shorey has learned to adjust his philosophies and the best ways to adjust his program. From his experience being an all-american athlete at the University of Redlands all the way to taking over a huge high school program, Coach Shorey bring a lot of great perspectives.

Listen in as we discuss:

How to manage such a large program such as Track and Field (3:00)

How to work with such a large coaching staff (18:00)

Common injuries in Track and Field and how coaches can help prevent them, (24:00)

Effective stretching (33:00)

Post COVID injuries concerns (38:00)

Rehabbing injuries and staying in shape (40:00)

Impact of an on campus coach (52:00)

and more!!!!

This episode we get to chat with Firebaugh High School athletic director, varsity volleyball coach, and PE teacher, Kacey Jones! Coach Jones has gone through so much in her young coaching journey from taking over a program at a rival school, becoming the athletic director, and building relationships within the program. Listen in as we discuss:

The changes made as a young coach

Running preseason meetings for success

The keys to coaching at a small school

As an AD, what qualities she looks for in her coaches

Impact of multi sport athletes in a small school

and more!!

In this episode we sit down with Central Valley Christian head Coach and  Fresno Pacific Baseball Alumni, Shane Marshall. As a young coach Shane has learned a lot about coaching and has seen different perspectives. He is a great example of how to get a program up and running with great culture. Listen in as we discuss: 

. Preparation for a coaching interview (3:10) 

. Gaining control of a program and establishing a culture (9:30) 

. Coaching in a private school setting compared to a public school setting (26:00) 

. Benefits of multi-sport athletes (30:15)  . First year expectations (34:50) 

. Program slogans and meanings (43:44) 

. Expectations of assistant and JV coaches (55:40) and more!

The FIRST Comparing Clipboards Podcast! This is our first shorter episode just to introduce ourselves and explain what our pod is all about! Get to know co-hosts Luke Lewis and Erica Chapa as they introduce you to the new show!