Play In Faith

She played three sports all four years of high school, pitched her team through a packed softball season, and helped put Bremen on the map with a historic run to semi-state. So why is Eliana Grubbs picking basketball at Cornerstone University? I sat down with her to find out. Eliana’s dad, Justin, is Bremen’s athletic…

What happens when a coach leaves a place he loves for the right reasons? I sat down with the brand-new Marian University basketball coach, Steve Drabyn, to find out. After seven years as head coach at Bethel, he’s moving his family of six (four kids, ages 12, 10, 8 and 6) to be closer to…

Keaton Dukes thought his basketball career was over. Instead, one late opportunity took him from Wawasee to Division I basketball at PFW. Now he's back home at Wawasee as a coach, sharing what he learned about being a walk-on, finding your role, competing, building culture, and helping the next generation of athletes grow on and off the court.

What if the secret to a winning culture wasn't more pressure… but more belonging?

In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Erica Dregits, head volleyball coach at Bethel University, to talk about recruiting, culture, and the small habits that build a program players never want to leave.

From identifying character and work ethic on the recruiting trail to a simple team tradition called "warm fuzzies," Coach Dregits shares a refreshing, joy-filled approach to leading a competitive NAIA program in one of the toughest conferences in the country.

The Little League coach behind the viral mound-visit moment shares the redemption story that led up to it—and why the moment was never about him.

What does it actually take to build a player-led team?

In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Andy Barker, head football coach at Triton, to talk about leadership—not as a buzzword, but as something intentionally built, day after day.

From leadership councils and locker room accountability to the balancing act of multi-sport athletes, Coach Barker shares practical, real-world lessons on developing young men who lead with character, not just talent.

What if joy wasn’t just a feeling… but your competitive edge? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Indiana University volleyball commit Ellie Hepler—a standout athlete whose energy, positivity, and perspective make her truly different. From long car rides and years of commitment to earning a spot at…

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,…