Contacts Coaching Podcast

Eddie Smith, Hitting Coach, LSU, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on what you can learn from other sports, the value of being a multi-sport athlete, how to build and develop culture, and what it is like returning to your alma mater. @coacheddiesmith

Rob Hanmer, Head Basketball Coach, Rancho Mirage HS, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on what you can learn coaching other sports, listening to older mentors, surrounding your kids with additional coaches and perspectives, the role organization plays in success, and believing in yourself. @robhanmer @ranchomiragehoops

Tom Heil, Men's Basketball Coach, Baldwin Wallace University, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on being coachable, seizing opportunities, resilience, and defining success. Twitter: @BWCoachHeil, Instagram: @BWCoachHeil

Kai Edwards, Women's Soccer Head Coach, Southern Utah University, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on scheduling, seeking mentorship, harmonizing your staff, and creating problems so your athletes can learn to solve them.

Erin Quinn, Director of Athletics at Middlebury College joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. As the lacrosse coach at Middlebury, he won 84% of his games and three national championships. He also coached football at the same time. The discussion touches on taking risks, learning to listen and be empathetic, teaching leadership, and the importance of mentorship.

Instagram: @coacherinquinn

Jason Smith, Head Track & Field Coach, Palma/Notre Dame joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on surrounding yourself with great coaches, delegation, the power of belief, and looking at yourself first when things go wrong.

Twitter: @Palmandtrack

IG: @Jsmith1323, @palmandtrack

Art Berlanga, Head Football Coach, Gonzales HS joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on finding mentors, vision and affirmation, teaching young men how to be men, the power of belief, and authenticity.

Steve Kenyon, owner of Speed Strength Training, football coach for over 40 years in the Sacramento area joins the podcast to discuss the importance of strength training, speed of movement, positive behavior intervention and the best way to integrate lifting into your program when you are pressed for time. He also shares THE SYSTEM, which he created as a curriculum that can be applied to any program over the course of a year.

Sean Quirk, Head Coach, Cannon's Lacrosse Club, PLL joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the difference between collegiate and professional coaching, the importance of trust and respect, delegated leadership, and the greatest gift in coaching.

Dr. Mike Herbert, Director of Athletics at Southern Oregon Community College joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching and administration journey. The discussion touches on building culture, knowing your role, and working with parents to create a healthy climate.