The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Reggie Brooks, the Executive Director of Holtz's Heroes, former Notre Dame football standout and a new author. Brooks talks about a number of topics, including:
Growing Up Playing Sports (3:14)
His Football Career at Notre Dame and in the NFL (4:39)
The Impact of Great Coaches (14:35)
His Own Coaching Philosophy (17:51)
Advice for Sports Parents (22:32)
His New Book If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Sideline, Locker Room and Press Box (28:55)
The Holtz's Heroes Foundation (36:30)
What it Means to Play Like a Champion (41:45)
To order Reggie's new book click here. To visit the Holtz's Heroes Foundation website, click here.
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Christine Pinalto, Executive Director of Sidelined USA. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Her Family's Journey in Sports & Founding Sidelined USA (3:54)
What Injuries "Sideline" Kids? (14:13)
An Athlete's Story (17:05)
How Can Coaches Help Injured Athletes? (24:36)
What's the Parent's Role? (32:25)
Advice for Injured Athletes (38:19)
The Core Values of Sidelined USA (42:25)
Visit www.sidelinedusa.org to learn more about Christine's work or get help for a student-athlete who has been "sidelined" by injury.
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Kory Minor, a former defensive standout for the University of Notre Dame Football and a 4 year pro who now coaches high school football in California. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing up in Sports (3:54)
Playing for Lou Holtz at Notre Dame (5:13)
Playing in the NFL (9:45)
The Impact of Coaches (12:00)
Motivational Speaking and Training Coaches (13:57)
What it means to Play Like a Champion Today (23:56)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Anthony Ianni, the first known athlete on the Autism Spectrum to compete in Division I college basketball. Anthony walked-on at Michigan State where he was a part of two conference championships and the 2010 Final Four. Now he's a motivational speaker and the author of a new book Centered: Autism, Basketball and One Athlete's Dreams. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Anthony's Love of Sports (2:57)
Growing up on the Autism Spectrum & Advice for Coaches (5:05)
Bullying (13:16)
Anthony's Basketball Career & Playing at Michigan State (19:15)
His New Book Centered (27:46)
Find Anthony on Twitter: @AI44LYD or Instagram: @aigamechanger44
Visit his website www.anthonyianni.com
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Carolyn Sideco, a long-time athletic administrator in the San Francisco area as well as an official and founder of Coaching Kapwa, a part of the Kapatid Consulting Group. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Captivated by Sports & The Beginning of a Journey (1:40)
From Serving as an Athletic Administrator to Serving Athletic Administrators (6:15)
Knowing Your Why (11:34)
Coaching Kapwa (17:30)
Leading as a Female Official (28:40)
Social Justice & NOMAD (38:30)
Coaching Kapwa: https://www.coachingkapwa.com/
Find Carolyn on Twitter: @psychosideco & Instagram: @coachingkapwa
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Cassidy Lichtman, a professional volleyball player and founder of P/ATH. A two-time college All-American and Academic All-American at Stanford University, as well as a former Team USA volleyball player and member of the new Athletes Unlimited league, Cassidy has a fascinating story that goes beyond her fantastic career. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Cassidy's Story (2:27)
Experiencing College, Pro & Team USA Volleyball (7:36)
"Play with Purpose" (17:32)
Developing P/ATH (22:38)
The Power to Shape Lives (30:15)
Learn more about P/ATH via their website: https://www.pathsports.org/
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Bishop Thomas Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and an author of two entertaining books on the intersection of faith and sports. Following 2013's Holy Goals for Body & Soul, Bishop Paprocki has just released Running for a Higher Purpose, which features insights from 43 years as a priest and a love of running that has seen him complete 24 marathons. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing Up Catholic and a Sports Fan (3:05)
Prioritizing Sport in a Busy Schedule (5:01)
Coaching High School Hockey & Continuing to Play (8:34)
Service & Charity in Sports (12:03)
Writing a Book (16:00)
Bishop Paprocki's Running Journey (21:34)
The Importance of Prayer in Sports (26:05)
Joy in the Athletic Experience (29:05)
Purchase Holy Goals for Body & Soul: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/holy-goals-for-body-and-soul
Purchase Running for a Higher Purpose: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/running-for-a-higher-purpose
Diocese of Springfield: https://www.dio.org/
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Orlandus Thomas, the Athletic Director at Intrinsic Charter High School in Chicago, IL as well as a Health & Physical Education teacher at the school. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
How Orlandus Fell in Love with Sports (2:23)
How Being a College Athlete Instilled a Lifelong Passion (6:21)
On Being an Educator (10:26)
The Impact of Coaching (14:59)
Michelle Obama & "Let's Move" (22:02)
CHAMPS Mentoring Program (26:55)
Adapting to Remote Learning in Physical Education (32:02)
Staying Present, Grateful and Positive (35:05)
Advice for Coaches (41:15)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Jen Brooks, the Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy in St. Louis MO. She's also the founder of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports and a host of her own podcast "Time Out with Jen Brooks." On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Jen's Athletic Journey & Career in Sports (1:54)
Working at a Catholic School (6:15)
Advice for a Young Athletic Director (7:52)
Being a Woman in High School Sports (8:40)
The Global Community of Women in High School Sports (15:10)
Being a Mentor Coordinator for the MIAA (20:59)
Jen's Podcast: Time Out with Jen Brooks (22:23)
The Importance of Female Coaches (24:51)
The Impact of Sports (27:46)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Derrick Perry, a counselor at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in South Bend, IN and a part of the Michiana Athletic & Recreation Assocation. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Derrick's Experience with Sports (1:56)
Working with At-Risk Youth (5:16)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) (11:01)
The RALLI Program (18:00)
Experiencing of Trauma (22:45)
Running for the South Bend School Board (31:18)
The Michiana Athletic & Recreation Association (MARA) (34:24)
How Sports Can Help Kids (38:24)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Dr. Nicole LaVoi, the Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota. Visit the Tucker Center at www.tuckercenter.org. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Nicole's Life in Sport as a Collegiate Athlete & Coach (4:14)
The Beginning of Play Like a Champion & Returning to the University of Minnesota (8:57)
The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport (13:10)
Research on Girls & Women in Sport (14:22)
Solutions to Increasing Female Coaches (20:50)
Tucker Center Initiatives (31:49)
On Always Being a Coach (38:31)
How to Find The Tucker Center (44:38)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Santiago Pérez de Camino, Head of the Church & Sport Office for the Dicastery of Laity, Family and Life at the Vatican (www.laityfamilylife.va). On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing up with Sports (3:41)
Santiago's Journey to the Vatican (7:42)
The Mission of the Office of Church & Sport (12:20)
Giving the Best of Yourself: A Document about the Christian Perspective on Sport & the Human Person (16:10)
The Dicastery's Library of Papal Documents on Sport (21:26)
Issues with Sport Today (23:45)
Sport as a Way to Grow Closer to God (32:43)
A Pastoral Action Plan based on Giving the Best of Yourself (40:05)
Sports Webinar Series & The Way Forward (50:40)
Dicastery Plans for the Future (58:02)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. You can learn more about their work and listen to their podcast at sportsphilanthropynetwork.org. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing up with Sports (2:52)
Sports Philanthropy Network (4:20)
The Sports Philanthropy World Conference (9:02)
COVID-19's Impact on Sports & Philanthropy (11:55)
Combating Racism in Sports (15:38)
Sports Philanthropy Network Resources (20:18)
The Sports Philanthropy Network Podcast (25:54)
The Problem with Today's Pay-to-Play Culture (29:27)
Roy's Favorite Part of the Job (35:02)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Andre Lodree, Founder and Executive Director of Four Point Play. You can learn more about Four Point Play by visiting 4ptplay.org. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing Up with Basketball (2:53)
What is Four Point Play? (5:34)
Coaching as Teaching (7:12)
How does Play Like a Champion's philosophy fit in Four Point Play? (10:30)
How have you grown in the past year and how did you adjust to COVID-19? (13:19)
Eliminating the word "Can't" (18:12)
Loving Work & Sports as an Outlet (22:08)
Working with Sports Parents (24:25)
Transforming Children through Sports (28:30)
Learn More about Four Point Play (31:35)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show has enjoyed a tremendous group of guests over our first 16 episodes. On today's podcast we look back on a year that none of us will soon forget, with clips and commentary on some of the most discussed topics on the show. While we couldn't possibly fit all of our favorite moments in one podcast, we hope you enjoy this selection. Wishing all our listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sports & COVID-19 (6:24)
The Best Parts of Coaching and the Coaches Who Do It Best (11:35)
Issues in Youth & High School Sports (24:43)
Sports & Spirituality (33:15)
Tips for Coaches & Athletes (42:24)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Sound effects for this episode were provided by Zapsplat. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Anne Stricherz, a Religious Studies Teacher, Varsity Girls Golf Coach and the Assistant Athletic Director for Engagement at St. Francis High School in California. Anne is also a national speaker, an author and blogs about the intersection of sports and spirituality at https://sportsandspirituality.blogspot.com. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing Up with Sports (2:45)
Attending the University of Notre Dame (5:21)
Athletics & Education (7:57)
Coaching High School Athletes (10:56)
#WeChampionFemaleCoaches (13:05)
Teaching "Sports & Spirituality" to High School Students (15:35)
Anne's Book Pray and Practice with Purpose: A Playbook for the Spiritual Development of Athletes (20:00)
A New Role in Athletic Administration (22:28)
Play Like a Champion's Annual Sports Leadership Conference (26:29)
Managing COVID-19 in Athletics (29:42)
The Power of Sports (33:34)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and the Network President of America SCORES. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Bethany's background in sports as well as public, private and non-profit sectors (3:35)
What Bethany has learned through her career (7:53)
What is DC SCORES? (9:00)
Expanding DC SCORES and the America SCORES Network (11:02)
The problem with access and How DC SCORES is increasing access to programs for kids (15:43)
Managing the pandemic and fighting for justice (18:26)
The Impact of DC SCORES, Featuring Poetry from Mariame (26:39)
*Watch the video featuring Mariame online at https://youtu.be/XO2hnbyKgHk and checkout other DC SCORES videos!
**Learn more about DC SCORES: https://www.dcscores.org/
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show is joined by Grace Curtin, Play Like a Champion's Project Manager for the A Team for Every Child initiative in Chicago, IL. In today's episode the trio discusses the evolution of A Team for Every Child and details efforts in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Listeners are invited to a special event on December 9th, as Play Like a Champion hosts A Team for Every Child Showcase at 7:00 pm EST. Register for free by clicking here. Topics for today's podcast include:
Grace's Role with Play Like a Champion (4:28)
Forming the North Lawndale Athletic & Recreation Association (9:10)
The "Three-Legged Stool" (13:50)
The Impact of the NLARA and Great Coaches (19:10)
The "Kinship" Approach and Homeboy Industries (25:33)
Why is the "Association" Approach Critical? (29:56)
A Team for Every Child Showcase (32:21) (Register Here)
What Happens When Coaches Care? (35:48)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Anthony Thomas, the Athletic Director at Francis Parker High School in San Diego, CA and founder of the National Organization of Minority Athletic Directors (NOMAD). On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
Growing up in Sports (3:16)
Getting into Teaching and Francis Parker School (7:23)
Building Character in High School Sports (13:03)
Experiencing George Floyd and How that Led to NOMAD (16:58)
Upcoming Webinar Series on "Uncomfortable Conversations on Race" (27:38)
What is Your "Why"? (37:58)
Learn more about NOMAD at https://thenomadassociation.org/
*Note: The Play Like a Champion Show will take a break for Thanksgiving next week and will return the following week with more great interviews!
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Martin Davis, an Author, Coach, Journalist and Podcaster who has a new book coming out in 2021 titled 30 Days with America's High School Coaches. Learn more about Martin on his website at www.martindavisauthor.com. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
The Role of Sports & Great Coaching in Marty's Childhood (3:02)
Writing and Volunteer Coaching (6:26)
Why He Wrote 30 Days with America's High School Coaches (8:22)
Coaches Who Make an Impact (16:13)
Common Traits of the Best Coaches (22:27)
The Pressure of High School Sports (25:30)
How Athletes Should Respond to Injustices in Society (31:30)
More Influential Coaches (35:03)
How to Find Marty's Work (37:59)
Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.
