Keep the Line Moving

A lawyer turned baseball broadcaster, this week’s guest, Marty Lurie has lived his life by following his passions. A Brooklyn native, Marty’s love of baseball took root early and never left. Through law school and opening his own practice in both Florida and California, baseball remained at the heart of Marty’s journey. In 1995, Marty’s love of baseball and storytelling led him to radio, where he began covering the Oakland A’s. Nearly 30 years and thousands of shows later, Marty is going stronger than ever covering the San Francisco Giants on KNBR 680. Marty tells us about his baseball-laden childhood in Brooklyn, what drew him to law, and the many connections he’s witnessed between baseball, law, and radio. 

Keep up with Marty
Twitter: https://twitter.com/baseballmarty
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseballmarty/?hl=en
Podcast: https://www.knbr.com/martyluriepodcast/

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Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
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Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
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Spending over half a century playing and coaching football, this week’s guest, Coach Herm Edwards, lives and breathes the game. Herm played Cornerback for Cal and San Diego State before playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Atlanta Falcons. His transition to coaching propelled him to be the Head Coach of the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Arizona State Sun Devils.  Coach Edwards gives us a crash course on his philosophy as a player and coach, explaining the well-known work ethic that got him to where he is. Herm talks about the coaches that mentored him, his truly impressive determination, and how he connects with and inspires his players. 

Keep up with Herm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HermEdwards
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hermedwardsasu/ 

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Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: @garganoleadership 

Our special 10th episode is getting nostalgic! Jalal Leach is best known for his 15-season long pro baseball career, but I know him best as my friend who grew up down the street.  Jalal spent his childhood playing whatever sport was in season and loving them all. Fast forward, he’s playing college baseball at Pepperdine University before getting drafted by the Yankees. Jalal talks about the discipline and responsibility he was taught by his parents, his 12-year journey to the Majors, and the defining moment he was called up by the San Francisco Giants.  On top of that, it’s Jalal’s birthday! Happy Birthday!

Keep up with Jalal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdleachy/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BMPbaseball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jalal.leach/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baseballmentoringprogram/

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Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: @garganoleadership

We are thrilled for this week’s episode with Dr. Brianna Newland, Clinical Associate Professor and the Academic Director of Undergraduate Programs at the Tisch Institute for Global Sport. Bri recently received the Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award from the North American Society for Sport Management, recognizing her outstanding service contributions. We talk about what led her to her field, the mentors that guided her along the way, and the approach she takes to preparing emerging leaders for their post-college lives. 

Keep up with Bri

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brinewland?lang=en 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bri-newland-742674a/

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brianna-Newland-2 

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Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 

Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 

Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 

TikTok: @garganoleadership 

This week we take a deep dive into the complex minds of athletes with Dr. 
Anne Shadle, the Director of Mental Performance at the New York Jets. As a 
former NCAA track and field athlete and professional runner, Annie’s always 
possessed a deep passion for sports and the psychology of high-performing 
athletes. With a Bachelor’s in Science, a Master’s in Education, and a 
Doctorate in Psychology, Anne has crafted an impressive career as a 
performance psychologist, first for the United States Air Force and now the 
New York Jets. She teaches us about the intensive mental work that’s just as 
necessary as the physical work when performing at professional levels. She 
talks about the importance of solid team dynamics, the ‘why’ behind what 
we do, and the seven mental skills she teaches her athletes. Tune into this 
master class on motivation and leadership from Dr. Shadle! 

Keep up with Annie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.anneshadle/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-shadle-phd-cmpc-b2230516/

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: @garganoleadership

My guest this week is the Head Coach of Johns Hopkins University’s Men’s Basketball team, Josh Loeffler! With a current record of 22-3, Josh and his team are having an incredible season. Since graduating from Swarthmore College in 2003 and choosing to follow his passion of basketball, Josh has spent two decades honing his craft as a coach. He talks about pursuing an unorthodox career path, the different mindsets of an assistant and head coach, and how he connects with and supports his players. From being the eldest of five, to raising two kids to coaching so many talented young men, Josh is a leader through and through. 

Keep up with Josh
Coach Profile: https://hopkinssports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/josh-loeffler/614 
Twitter: https://hopkinssports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/josh-loeffler/614

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: @garganoleadership 

Talk about finding your passion!  Spending 33 years at one company is unheard of nowadays.  Not for Emmy Award winning CBS Sports Producer, Ken Mack.  His production journey includes: six Super Bowls, NCAA Basketball, the Tour De France, The Masters and the U.S. Open. He talks about finding his passion while studying at Harvard, his CBS production crew, the leadership that is required in producing live sports, and of course his experience with six Super Bowls. This week we really go behind the scenes!

Keep up with Ken
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenmackcbs

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: @garganoleadership

From the University of Washington’s Women’s Softball Team to VP of Business Operations at Madison Square Garden to CEO of Virtual Tables, Courtney Jeffries has experienced the sports world from nearly all angles. I got to know this week’s guest when we worked together at the Oakland Raiders. Since then, Courtney has made some incredible career transitions and can share invaluable lessons learned from her unique journey. She talks about how being a college athlete set her up to be a team player, the amazing leadership she witnessed at the Raiders, her transition into the tech world, and her leadership style as a CEO. Listen and gain some priceless insights from Courtney Jeffries! 

Keep up with Courtney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-jeffries-8b53571a/

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: @garganoleadership 

This week I sat down with Erik Coleman, former safety for the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Detroit Lions! After spending a prosperous 9 years in the NFL, Erik used the skills he gained to build a very impressive post-pro career as a broadcaster and Vice President of NFP. Erik talks about fighting his way through a challenging childhood to reach his college and pro dreams, all the incredible coaches he’s worked with, and how he worked to successfully transition from the NFL to a post-pro career. 

Keep up with Erik
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikcoleman/ 
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/erikcoleman/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-coleman-92362210/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikjcoleman/ 

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: @garganoleadership 

Mike Witt led in corporate America as a Director of Operations at Waste Management and Regional Vice President at United Site Services highlighting a 26-year career before courageously shifting to fulfill his entrepreneurial dreams. Today, Mike owns and successfully runs his own gym in Sausalito, California. And by the way, I’ve been able to witness Mike’s incredible journey because we grew up together. Mike is a natural born leader who spent his childhood looking up to his father, Colonel Everett Witt, who had a 29 year-long career in the military. Mike and I chat about the lessons he learned from the Colonel, his leadership style of observing and learning, and what it took for him to make the leap from VP to Anytime Fitness owner. His insights on leading with purpose and focusing on the needs of the team are a must-hear for incoming leaders and long-time leaders alike!

Keep up with Mike
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w...
Gym: https://www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/4...

Keep up with me
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/garg... 
TikTok: @garganoleadership