Contacts Coaching Podcast

J.L. Reppert, Head Lacrosse Coach at Holy Cross, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on his background as a Marine Officer, the value of tone-setting, how to listen more and ask questions, and the meaning of standards.

Mo Williams, Head Basketball Coach at Salisbury University, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the importance of relationships, being rooted, and what you can learn through heartbreak and taking opportunities as they present themselves.

Terrance Harris, Head Basketball Coach at Mission Prep, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the value failure, planning, and the realization that you are not just the coach, you are the CEO of the program and all that entails.

Alexa Caldwell, Head Soccer Coach, and Assistant Lacrosse Coach at Phillips Exeter Academy, joins the podcast to discuss what she has learned throughout her coaching journey. The discussion touches on the value of multi-sport athletics, coaching males as a female, the idea of technical vs. conceptual coaching, and the importance of organization and planning.

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Greg Clink, Head Basketball Coach at Chico State, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on what he has learned from his mentors, how to run a program, tangible takeaways from each of his stops, and the importance of authenticity, and learning how to slow down.

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Eric Lane, Head Baseball Coach, Lower Columbia College joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned through his experience coaching and playing at LCC. How he turned an opportunity as a player at Gonzaga into a GA position and then returning to his alma mater to coach. He talks about the importance of being tough-minded, physical challenges to create camaraderie, and how you have to adapt to the modern player.

Keith Larsen, Head Basketball Coach, Menlo School joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned through his experience coaching volleyball, golf, and boys and girls basketball. How the college level is different from the HS level. The power of relationship, the "Four H's", adaptability, and how horse racing connects to basketball are featured in this episode.

2020 NFHS Coach of the year, Mary Jo Truesdale joins the podcast to discuss what she has learned through her experience coaching softball, basketball, and her collegiate experience playing field hockey, softball, and basketball. She shares how a focus on relationships, developing technique, and building rapport with parents helps sustain success.

Justin and Roberto have a conversation about the lessons Coach Dixon has learned through his experience coaching wrestling at the youth, high school, and olympic level. He shares how a focus on relationships, developing technique, and constantly evaluating yourself has led to his sustained success.

Justin and Lundy have a conversation about the lessons Coach Smith has learned through his experience coaching multiple sports in the boarding school world, how to make the experience about the kids, how to be efficient, and the coaching mentors that have influenced his career.