What if the key to winning… is letting go? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Indiana Wesleyan head volleyball coach Candace Moats, a 3-time national champion, to unpack the deeper story behind sustained success. Because this isn’t just about championships. It’s about what happened before them. After…

What does it look like to coach, parent, and lead with purpose? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with state championship-winning coach Brodie Garber to explore the intersection of coaching and parenting—and how to get both right. After leading Fairfield to a state title alongside his daughter, Coach…

Playing with purpose changes everything. In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Trine University softball player and national champion Tyra Marcum to talk about what it really takes to succeed—without losing your love for the game. From her journey through multi-sport athletics to competing at the collegiate level,…

In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Bremen High School Athletic Director Justin Grubbs to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes in youth sports—and what it actually takes for athletes to play at the next level. From historic success across Bremen athletics to a culture rooted in…

Roger Grossman — Indiana Broadcasting Hall of Famer and longtime voice of the Warsaw Tigers — joins the Play in Faith podcast for a powerful conversation on what sports are really teaching our kids. From calling games for over 30 years to witnessing unforgettable moments on and off the court, Roger shares insights on: •…

In this powerful episode of Play in Faith, host Chris Scheeren sits down with Roger Younce — Director at Kinwell Academy and a longtime mentor within the Indiana Wesleyan University men’s basketball program — to talk about faith, leadership, and rebuilding youth sports culture from the ground up. Roger shares his work at Kinwell Academy, a Christ‑centered school providing hope and structure for students on the edge of dropping out or…

Presiding over The Crossroads League, one of the best conferences in the country, is a pretty big job. It requires a ton of vision and leadership – precisely the traits Larry brings to the table in abundance! Enjoy this awesome conversation and a lifetime of leadership and coaching insights from Commish DeSimplare. Crossroads League schools…

Join us for an insightful conversation on leadership and competition with the incredible head coach of South Bend St. Joseph’s Boy’s Volleyball. She has been instrumental in not just launching the program from scratch, but establishing culture and LEADING, both on and off the floor. Dr. Gaff wears many hats, Speech Language Pathologist with a…

Chandra has played, coached and now raised a D1 Volleyball player – enjoy the wisdom from someone who knows exactly what it takes to excel and thrive in volleyball! We talk about raising a D1 athlete, competing at the highest level, managing the recruiting process and a glimpse at how to navigate being MOM and…

From 5’1 Point Guard to College Starter: Lucy Wilkinson’s Inspiring Journey to Franciscan University I’m pumped to share this conversation with Lucy Wilkinson, a freshman point guard at Franciscan University who’s already starting and leading her team. What makes Lucy’s story so powerful is that she never planned to play college basketball. At 5’1, she…