Contacts Coaching Podcast

Joining the Contacts Podcast today is Adam Lichter, Director of Athletics at St. Mary's HS of Stockton. The conversation centers around transitioning from coaching to administration, the importance of enthusiasm, and the value of patience.

Joining the Contacts Podcast today are former Sonoma State Men’s Basketball Coach Pat Fuscaldo and his former player Kevin Christensen. Kevin graduated from SSU in 2006 and wrote “Bench Rules: A Guide to Success On and Off the Bench” about his time spent as a men’s basketball player at SSU, where he saw his role go from redshirt, to little used bench player, to all conference guard over a five year period. Coach Fuscaldo and Christensen discuss the stories and lessons from the book and the ways in which players and coaches today can use them to find their own motivation and success.

Bench Rules can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Bench-Rules-Guide-Success-Off/dp/1466252340/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=bench+rules&qid=1636495971&sr=8-2

For more information on Bench Rules, or to enquire about a bulk discount for your team, contact Kevin at [email protected]

Chad Songy, PGC Director, Coach, Investor, Entrepreneur, and Creator joins the podcast to talk about his career as a coach and where his aspirations and interests have evolved. He guides us through developing culture and making sure you are living a purpose driven life.

Omar Sanchez, Director of Athletics at St. Mary's College High School, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his journey. In this conversation, Coach Sanchez focuses on what it means to serve, how you come to grips with your ego, and the formula for success and failure.

Breanne Smedley, Head Volleyball Coach at Columbia River HS and Elite Performance Coach for female athletes joins the podcast to share coaching wisdom and discuss how she empowers female athletes. In Part one of a two part episode, Coach Smedley breaks down her approach to coaching and how she has learned to focus on empowerment in order to help her team achieve at the highest level possible. https://www.kristinabreanne.com/contacts

https://www.kristinabreanne.com

Hi! 👋 We're Kristina + Breanne.

As you've probably already guessed, helping female athletes develop unshakable and lasting confidence is our sweet spot. Creating magic through melding the tangible and intangible is our super power! ✨

We work with middle school, high school, and college aged female athletes who want to to cultivate true confidence, level up their performance, and unlock their potential across all aspects of their lives... starting with the sport they love!

We are sisters-in-law, female champions, and Confidence Coaches with fulfilling full time careers, this amazing and impactful side biz, and beautiful families who are the center of our world. 💗

And yes, we have a ton in common, but also bring our own unique passions and experiences to our business. If you're curious, we'd love to each share a little more...

Breanne Smedley, Head Volleyball Coach at Columbia River HS and Elite Performance Coach for female athletes joins the podcast to share coaching wisdom and discuss how she empowers female athletes. In Part one of a two part episode, Coach Smedley breaks down her approach to coaching and how she has learned to focus on empowerment in order to help her team achieve at the highest level possible.

https://www.kristinabreanne.com

Hi! 👋 We're Kristina + Breanne.

As you've probably already guessed, helping female athletes develop unshakable and lasting confidence is our sweet spot. Creating magic through melding the tangible and intangible is our super power! ✨

We work with middle school, high school, and college aged female athletes who want to to cultivate true confidence, level up their performance, and unlock their potential across all aspects of their lives... starting with the sport they love!

We are sisters-in-law, female champions, and Confidence Coaches with fulfilling full time careers, this amazing and impactful side biz, and beautiful families who are the center of our world. 💗

And yes, we have a ton in common, but also bring our own unique passions and experiences to our business. If you're curious, we'd love to each share a little more...

Josh Blumenthal, Director of Athletics and Head Lacrosse Coach at Wayland Academy joins the podcast. Coach Blue was named USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year for the Central Texas region in 2021. Coach talks about sports as a way to teach student-athletes to be better human beings, the value of redefining success, and how to navigate the peaks and valleys of sports and life.

Matt Sayman, Head Basketball Coach at Grapevine Faith Christian HS, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the importance of accepting who you are, seeing your vision and selling it to your players, building shooters, shot selection, and learning to focus on the things you can control.

Matt is also the author of The Leftovers: https://www.amazon.com/Leftovers-Basketball-Betrayal-Baylor-Beyond/dp/1626970181

Rob Ehsan, Assistant Basketball Coach at Stanford University, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the importance of turning adversity into triumph, intentionality, and finding mentors to guide you.

Justin and Marcus have a conversation about the lessons Coach Northcutt has learned through his experience coaching for the last 25 years and in his role as the Director of Athletics.