The Christian Coach Podcast

By Chad Simpson, Gian Lemmi, Jim Good

Chad, Gian and Jim were were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions . Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will ha... more

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The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.

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February 09, 2021Brian Smith - Author of "The Assist"
Brian Smith (@BrianSmithAIA) is on staff with Athletes in Action. He also wrote the book "The Assist: A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God through Sports."

In this conversation with Gian, Brian discusses:
How to glorify God using sports

How coaches and athletes should be using Phil. 4:13

Should Christians show emotions during competition?

Here are some links from Brian Smith:

- His book

- His website

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32min
February 02, 2021Mike Show - Head Golf Coach, Clarks Summit University
Mike Show (@CSUDefenders) is currently holding the position of Head Coach for the Golf team at Clarks Summit University. He was the most requested guest we've ever had in the history of our show.

Coach Show's personal story of faith is so powerful, you don't want to miss it!

Here is a few topics he discussed with Gian:
What questions to ask your players on a weekly basis

The role of toughness in raising young Christians

The importance of meeting consistently with your players

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38min
January 26, 2021Leo Sayles - Head Volleyball Coach, Grove City University
Coach Sayles (@LeoSayles) has been the Volleyball Head Coach and Associate AD for Sport Ministry at Grove City University since 2018. He has had stops as a Volleyball Coach at Gardner-Webb and Bryan College. He has also written the book "Ordering our steps," a devotional for anyone involved with sports!

Besides his incredible personal story, Coach Sayles shared with Gian about:
Focusing on your "Reason Why" instead of "Results"

What a musical band have in common with a sports team

How growing up in a Military family impacted him

How being a bench player helped him become a better coach

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33min
January 19, 2021Dean Jaderston - Head Women's Basketball Coach, Friends University
Dean Jaderston (@friends_wbb20) is in his 2nd season at the helm of the Women's Basketball program at Friends University in Kansas. Coach Jaderston has over 30 years of experience coaching High School and College players. He is also the executive director of a premier summer Christian family conference called Northern Pines of Minnesota. In this talk with Chad, Coach Jaderston talks about:
The evolution of his coaching manual

The joy of being involved in the lives of former players long after they've graduated

How to instill fearlessness in our kids and players

How to be faithful where you are at

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39min
January 15, 2021Brian Catanella - Author of "Lead with Love" and Head Football Coach of the Moorestown Quakers
Brian Catanella (@BrianCatanella) is a businessman, author and youth football coach. In this interview with Chad, he shares:
The four P's that help leaders make a greater impact

What kind of lenses we have to wear when interacting with the world

The importance of connection

Check out his book, "Lead with Love" here!

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31min
January 12, 2021Dr. Amber Selking - Mental Performance Coach, Notre Dame Football
Dr. Amber Selking (@DrSelking) currently serves as the Mental Performance Coach for the Notre Dame Football Team. Her personal story and insights will inspire everyone.

In this conversation with Gian, Dr. Selking shares:
The one thing she does every morning to ground herself in God's Will

How thoughts can impact physical performance

Insights into how ND Football has handled this season

And much more!!

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31min
January 05, 2021Jeff Clark - Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach, Indiana Wesleyan U.
Jeff Clark (@IWUHoops), has been the Associate Head Coach at Indiana Wesleyan Basketball for over a decade, winning 3 NAIA National Championships!!

Chad had a chance to sit down with Coach Clark and discuss:
IWU's "I am Third" philosophy

The issues of comparing yourself to others in the profession

His intentionality when praying for his players

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33min
December 21, 2020Ritchie McKay - Head Men's Basketball Coach, Liberty University
Ritchie McKay (@LibertyMBB_) is the Head Men's Basketball Coach for the Liberty Flames, one of the hottest programs in the country right now!

In this interview with Gian, Coach McKay goes in depth into:
His journey to Liberty;

What it takes to keep Christ at the center of our lives;

Pursuit over Perfection;

What he looks for in his recruits;

And much more!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

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25min
December 18, 2020Daniel Chappell - Area Director, FCA
Daniel Chappell (@DanielChappell5) is the Area Director for the Vermillion Valley FCA. He is also a certified 3Dimensional Coaching presenter who has delivered workshops to coaches at every level of sport across the Midwest. Having played for 3Dimensional Coaches, Daniel has a passion for helping coaches envision their transformational purpose in coaching by capturing the hearts of their athletes. In this talk with Chad, Daniel shares his thoughts about:
What the Bible says about sports and competition

What lesson he wants his coaches to understand

What should we do when we are NOT coaching for Christ

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32min
December 16, 2020Jarvis Jelen - Cross Country Head Coach, Abilene Christian University
Jarvis Jelen (@sodakrunner) is the Head Cross Country Coach/ Assistant Track & Field Coach for the ACU Wildcats. Chad had the opportunity to talk with Coach Jelen about a variety of topics, including:
The importance of creativity in coaching

Being bold in the recruiting process

Allowing players to take ownership of the program

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37min

FAQs about The Christian Coach Podcast:

How many episodes does The Christian Coach Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.