Coaching Up Podcast

Season 2: Episode 11: Let Them with Anthony & Nikki

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki discuss the book "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins. The book explores, in detail, the idea that we tend to tie happiness into other people's behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. This theory allows us to identify when and why it's happening and choose where to give our power. The Let Theory can improve the way we think and directly impact our quality of life. Listen in as Anthony & Nikki talk about the power of letting them and letting us in the world of sports, parenting, and life. 

Season 2: Episode 10: Coach Howie McCormack- coaching tactics, recruiting, practice tips, & more!

In this episode, we talk with Coach Howie McCormack, a fastpitch softball coach for the GA Power. We caught up with Coach at his home in Georgia after a productive evening on the softball fields. Coach Howie talks to us about his personal journey with playing baseball, transitioning to coaching softball, coaching his own daughters, recruiting tips, and everything in between. Listen in as we talk about what has worked and what hasn't in the many years of experience Coach Howie has dedicated to coaching girls in the Atlanta area through softball.

Season 2: Episode 9: Catching up with Anthony & Nikki talking about pressure & the youth sports system

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki shine a light on the pressure within sports. From NIL's in the collegiate world to gambling in the NCAA March Madness tournament and how youth sports has become THE player in the sports tourism arena. Thinking about the impact on the mind and body of the athletes...our kids...for their current mental health and future bodies. Let's start the conversations.

Season 2: Episode 8: Chef Lily: Talking all things food, sports, and being a well rounded human with this 11 year old who's doing just that

In this episode, we catch up with Chef Lily and her mom, Colette. In 2020, Lily and her mom started their Instagram page (ChefLilyRocks) to spread Lily's joy of cooking, sports, and positivity to the world. Lily (an 11-year-old out of Bel Air, Maryland) is well known for her delicious brownies for humans and special dog treats for our beloved four-legged friends. Listen in as we catch up with Lily about her thoughts on youth sports, nutrition for athletes, and the success of her soccer team (Old Line Majestics), who were recently named #1 in the country. Our circle is strong here at Coaching Up as Lily and previous guest and friend of the pod, Ryan Morgan, are teammates! 

Season 2: Episode 7: Catching up with Coach Ty Ward, the new Calvert Hall Head Football Coach

In this episode, we get to know Coach Ty Ward, the newly appointed Head Football Coach of Calvert Hall. We talk about his journey so far in coaching, building new programs, change, youth sports from the top down, and more!

Season 2: Episode 6: Talking Nutrition with Lisa Still:Using food as fuel for our bodies

In this episode, we talk with Lisa Still, a health teacher/coach, about taking care of our bodies through nutrition and sleep.  Lisa has taught health at the middle and high school levels, & coached at the college level with Nikki for many years. She has a Bachelors of Science in Community & Health as well as a Masters in Health, Physical Education, & Coaching. She has a passion for people kids about food and how we can use it to fuel our bodies. Listen in as Lisa talks about macros, micros, timing, meal/snack ideas, tips for coaches, parents, and athletes...it's so good!

Season 2, Episode 5: The Journey: managing expectations and celebrating little wins to avoid the trap of big wins falling flat

In this episode, Anthony and Nikki talk about the journey. Inspired by a quote from AJ Brown, a member of the 2024-2025 Super Bowl champion Eagles, we break down how to prepare our mindset to make the best out of the day to day and not just rely on the wins to fill our cup. Listen in as Anthony shares some big moments in his life's journey, past and present, that relate to the topic. From Super Bowl wins to JUCO wins to family dynamics to weight loss to the pope....this one has a little of everything!

Season 4 Episode 4: Catching up with Coach Zach Keesecker talking soccer goalie training and youth sports

In this episode, we speak with Coach Zach Keesecker, co-owner of Protect Your Net LLC, a group focusing specifically on soccer goalie training. Zach grew up in Harford County, playing goalkeeper for C. Milton Wright High School and Towson University. Zach teaches PE at Honeygo Elementary School.  Coach has worked with multiple clubs and keepers of all ages and skill sets in Baltimore and Harford County, MD. Listen in as Zach opens up about why he does what he does, his perspective on youth sports from the eyes of an elementary school teacher, ideas for what we can do to help, and a little of everything in between.

Season 2, Episode 3: Coaches talking about injuries, what's helpful to athletes when injured & what's not!

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki talk about their recent injuries and give some tips on what might be helpful (& not) to athletes in the first few weeks of an injury. As athletes, as coaches, as parents, how can we support each other. Let's start the conversation.

Season 2: Episode 2: Overscheduled: Shining a light on the topic & starting the conversation

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki discuss kids being overscheduled. Each family, each child, is unique but carving in time to shine a light on the topic should be universal. We are starting the conversation here!