The Magical Coach Podcast

Larry Bruno Foundation 

Elizabeth “Betty” Asche Douglas | The Magic

Images courtesy Betty Douglas and Larry Bruno Foundation

On episode 11 of The Magical Coach Podcast, Rick Mancini talks with Beaver County’s resident renaissance woman and Beaver Falls native, Elizabeth “Betty” Asche Douglas, about her extraordinary accomplishments as a pioneering African American educator, artist, singer, local historian, and 2020 Circle of Achievement Inductee.

Be sure to listen to the end of this episode for an inspiring message about the importance of leadership by 2013 Circle of Achievement inductee, George "Tookie" James.

Betty grew up in Beaver Falls in the same neighborhood as fellow Larry Bruno Foundation Inductee Joe Namath. She attended and graduated from Beaver Falls High School where she won Scholastic Awards in poetry, short story writing and visual art. While in Beaver Falls, she studied piano for 10 years, sang in youth choirs and was a Girl Scout through the senior level.

Professor Douglas’s collegiate preparation began with an Andrew Carnegie Scholarship to study painting and design in the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Institute of Technology where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her Master of Arts in the History of Art and Architecture came from the University of Pittsburgh. After a year on a factory assembly line after college, Ms. Douglas began her teaching career as an art instructor at Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA. After that she held positions as assistant and associate professor at LeMoyne College, Memphis, TV, Philander Smith, Little Rock, AR and Texas College, Tyler, TX. Then art director at nationally distributed SEPIA Magazine and special assistant to John Howard Griffin, whose investigative journalism led to the book, Black Like Me, that played a key role in the U.S. civil rights struggle.

In the early 1960s Professor Douglas returned to academia, accepting an appointment to the faculty of Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. She rose to a full professorship and was coordinator of the team-taught interdisciplinary humanities curriculum that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. Even though now retired, she continues to rerun each semester for guest lecture stints. 

Over the years many organizations have utilized her talents in various capacities, and she has received many awards for professional excellence: Woman of Distinction in the Arts from the Western PA Girls Scouts; the Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream-Makers Award from the Baden Academy School; Lifetime Service Award, Rochester Chamber of Commerce. She has been included in multiple editions of Who’s Who in America, in the East, and of American Women.

Elizabeth serves on the boards of directors of several community organizations, among which are the Merrick Art Gallery Associates, the Beaver Valley Musicians Union, The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, the Guild Council of the Pittsburgh Center of the Arts,

Larry Bruno Foundation 

Ron Main, Rick Mancini, Steve Higgins | The Mission

 

 

On episode 10 of The Magical Coach Podcast, Larry Bruno Foundation board members Ron Main (chair), Rick Mancini, and Steve Higgins (Hall of Achievement curator) talk about the history of the foundation, its new mission in the community, and coaching the culture.

The upcoming 2020 Circle of Achievement Awards are discussed, with a mention of new inductees Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas and the Granati Brothers.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded February 8, 2020 at the Larry Bruno Hall of Achievement in the Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Producer and audiography: Kevin Farkas.  Music (available on SoundCloud.com): David Hyde (“Acoustic Folk Instrumental”), “Rising B,”  Bloxoblox ("Woom").  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”), Riot (“Level Plane”). Other sounds (Available at The Social Voice Project): Episode 05 of The Magical Coach Podcast (“Ken Yonkee speech at the 2019 Circle of Achievement Inductees Announcement”).  ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Larry Bruno Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

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Larry Bruno Foundation 

Mike DeChellis | Close to Home

 

On episode 9 of The Magical Coach Podcast, Rick Mancini talks with legendary Beaver County athlete, coach, and educator Mike DeChellis about growing up in Beaver Falls, the importance of sports, and receiving life changing guidance from the many coaches he played under, including Larry Bruno. Mike is a 2020 inductee into the Larry Bruno Foundation Circle of Achievement.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded February 8, 2020 at the Larry Bruno Hall of Achievement in the Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Producer and audiography: Kevin Farkas.  Music (available on SoundCloud.com): David Hyde (“Acoustic Folk Instrumental”), “Rising B.”  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”), Riot (“Level Plane”). Other sounds (Available at The Social Voice Project): Episode 08 of The Magical Coach Podcast (“Joe Namath speech at the 2019 Larry Bruno Foundation Hall of Achievement Ceremonies”).  ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Larry Bruno Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

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Larry Bruno Foundation 

2019 Circle of Achievement Awards Banquet

On episode 8 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we present the 2019 Circle of Achievement Awards Banquet honoring Robert Blythe, Glenn Dennison, David Miller, Charlene Taylor, Ken Yonkee, the 2016 WPIAL & State Champion BFHS Football Team, and many others.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded July 27, 2019 at Shadow Lakes Country Club, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Executive Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Michael  Musco (“Plucky Sky”), Between Kingdoms (“2.26.2014 dreamy”).  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”).  Other sounds (Available on YouTube): Larry Bruno Foundation (“In Memoriam of Beaver Falls Athletes & Supporters,” “Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls & Pro Football HOF Historic Hometown Plaque”). ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Larry Bruno Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

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Larry Bruno Foundation 

2019 Hall of Achievement Reception

 

 

On episode 7 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we present the 2019 Hall of Achievement Reception honoring James Carbone, Jenna Chirichetti, Khalil Frazier, Margaret Townsend, Caleb Wright (Larry Bruno Foundation Scholarship Award); Tristian Robert Hall (Livingston Memorial Scholarship); Matt Nance (Nardelli Award for Community Service); Charles Jones (Reed Award for Community Development) as well as honoring past and present Larry Bruno Foundation Circle of Achievement Inductees.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded July 26, 2019 at the Ramada in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Executive Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Prism Shard (“Arcology Podcast Intro Music”),Between Kingdoms (“2.26.2014 dreamy”).  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”).  Other sounds (Available on YouTube): Larry Bruno Foundation (“In Memoriam of Beaver Falls Athletes & Supporters,” “Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls & Pro Football HOF Historic Hometown Plaque”). ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Larry Bruno Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

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Larry Bruno Foundation Circle of Achievement

2018 Celebration of Honorees

 

 

On episode 6 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we present an evening with the Larry Bruno Foundation 2018 Circle of Achievement Honorees: Jim “Gumpy” Ebersberger, Anthony “Tony” Esoldo, Dr. Jean Ann Higgins, Judge Richard Mancini, Dr. Eugene J. Palka, Robert “Rocky” Washington, and the 1961 BFHS Baseball Team.  For more about the 2018 honorees, visit the Larry Bruno Foundation.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded July 27, 2018 at Shadow Lakes Country Club, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Executive Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Between Kingdoms (“2.26.2014 dreamy”).  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”).  Other sounds (Available on YouTube): Larry Bruno Foundation (“In Memoriam of Beaver Falls Athletes & Supporters,” “Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls & Pro Football HOF Historic Hometown Plaque”). ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Larry Bruno Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

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2019 Circle of Achievement Inductees Announcement

 

 

 

On episode 5 of The Magical Coach Podcast, Larry Bruno Foundation board members Pete Pietrandrea and Ron Main announce the 2019 Circle of Achievement Inductees: Bob Blythe, Genn Dennison, David Miller, Charlene Taylor, and Ken Yonkee.  Team honorees: The 2016 Beaver Falls High School Football Team.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded February 9, 2019 in Beaver Falls, Pa. Host: Pete Pietrandrea. Guests: Ryan Matsook, Ron Main, Ken Yonkee. Executive Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Between Kingdoms (“2.26.2014 dreamy”).  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”).  Other sounds (Available on YouTube): Larry Bruno Foundation (“In Memoriam of Beaver Falls Athletes & Supporters,” “Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls & Pro Football HOF Historic Hometown Plaque”). ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Larry Bruno Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

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Frank Chan | Talent on the Bench

 

 

On episode 4 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we talk with legendary Beaver Falls basketball coach Frank Chan about great sports moments and teams of his career, giving kids the chance to get off the bench and into the game, and why words of encouragement matter to young athletes.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded September 23, 2017 in Beaver Falls, Pa. Host: Steve Higgins. Guest: Frank Chan. Executive Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Bryan Chemini, Dave Holoweiko, Dwight Stickler. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Between Kingdoms (“2.26.2014 dreamy”).  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”).  Other sounds (Available on YouTube): Larry Bruno Foundation (“In Memoriam of Beaver Falls Athletes & Supporters,” “Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls & Pro Football HOF Historic Hometown Plaque”). ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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Joe Walton | Close to Home

 

 

On episode 3 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we talk with legendary football coach Joe Walton about growing up in Beaver Falls, playing and coaching in the NFL, starting RMU's football program, and why it’s important for young athletes to experience activities outside of sports.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded September 23, 2017 in Beaver Falls, Pa. Host: Steve Higgins. Guest: Joe Walton. Executive Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Bryan Chemini, Dave Holoweiko, Jonathan Stile. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Between Kingdoms (“2.26.2014 dreamy”).  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”).  Other sounds (Available on YouTube): Larry Bruno Foundation (“In Memoriam of Beaver Falls Athletes & Supporters,” “Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls & Pro Football HOF Historic Hometown Plaque”). ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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George "Tookie" James | The Tiger in Me

 

 

On episode 2 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we talk with Judge George “Tookie” James about growing up in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the importance of education and religion, and the wonderful life lessons he learned from athletic coaches.

The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the Larry Bruno Foundation and features stories and community profiles of great coaches and student athletes.  For more, visit The Magical Coach website.

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This episode was recorded September 23, 2017 in Beaver Falls, Pa. Host: Steve Higgins. Guest: George “Tookie” James. Executive Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Bryan Chemini, Dave Holoweiko, Jonathan Stile. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Between Kingdoms (“2.26.2014 dreamy”).  Available on YouTube.com: Ghost FX (“Trumpets”).  Other sounds (Available on YouTube): Larry Bruno Foundation (“In Memoriam of Beaver Falls Athletes & Supporters,” “Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls & Pro Football HOF Historic Hometown Plaque”). ©The Magical Coach Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

 

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