The 35th Chamber podcast

In this week's episode we catch up with my wrestling coach buddies and have a great organic discussion about competing, working through adversity, and competition. It's a great fun organic conversation.

In the Season 1 Finale I sit down with Dline Coach extraordinaire, Coach Same Cooke Jr. Coach Cooke gets into his philosophy and the reasons behind his precision and strict teaching of athletes in Pink's Dojo. 

Welcome to season 2. I've went with a new format as an ongoing part of the show. The "C'mon Man" is an open format for people to discuss their perspective on a wide range of topics. Much like the barbershop your free to express your opinion but you better be ready to defend it if you say something crazy. In this week's episode two great Cleveland Pastors and my little brother come hang out to talk Sports, Bible, and everything else.

In this episode, Head Football Coach Mac Stephens breaks down using coaching as a platform to teach. His life experiences describe overcoming adversity through personal tragedy, the impact of positive coaches, and leading young men through sports. 

Here's an interview with a great Strength Coach, Justin Murphy. Coach Murph is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a background as an athlete, educator, coach, and wellness provider. His background provides a creative perspective on a how to build the whole athlete off the practice field. 

The Beachwood Head Football Coach Damien Creel stops in to discuss building a career in coaching as a long term educator and battling personal adversity as a student and athlete. Coach Creel discusses his love of sport and personal faith and how it helped overcome his challenges in life. 

In this episode our two guests reflect over their athletic careers from the their time playing football to the powerlifting platform. With local and national competition experience, both Kevin and Marvin have training advice for athletes wanting to get stronger to improve their sports performance.  

Our 1st Administrator stops into the 35th Chamber to share and reflect on the good and bad times that marked his journey into his current position for the school district he loves. Athletic Director Marwin Walling discusses how commitment on the field led to a coaching career and eventually working at his Alma Mater as teacher, coach, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director.

In this episode Coach Hall stops in to talk about being a linemen and carrying that linemen mindset into playing, coaching, and now leading his football program. 

In this episode Coach Amil talks about making a difference in coaching by having  high expectations with understanding and care. The impact of personal adversity formed his coaching philosophy and how he works with his team and staff.