Coaching Up Podcast

Season 2: Episode 16: Catching up with Vincent Chapman, The Dancing Umpire from The Savannah Bananas

In this episode, we catch up with Vincent Chapman aka The Dancing Umpire. The one and only umpire that dances up a storm behind home plate for The Savannah Bananas! Listen in as we talk to Vince about his journey and how fate brought him to where he is today selling out major ballpark stadiums around the country. He has great advice for kids, a fresh take on youth sports, and some advice for those listening. Take notes! 

Season 2: Episode 15: Quitting- when is it ok? Is it ever ok? Coach Anthony & Nikki shine a light on this topic & more in this one!

In this episode, Coach Anthony & Nikki shine a light on the topic of quitting. When is it ok to quit a team? The current culture doesn't allow permission to quit, and we're not sure that's healthy. We discuss two case studies around Nikki's mindset clients and how quitting has entered the conversation. From athletes, to parents, & coaches, we shine a light on this with a sprinkling of current events into this one. Let's start the conversation!

Season 2: Episode 14: The impact parents/community can have on athletes with Therapist Christie Polley

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki sit down in Christie Polley's office in downtown Bel Air, MD to discuss with Christie the impact parents and communities can have on our athletes. Listen in as Christie shares her story growing up as an athlete in a town with coaches, parents, athletes who bullied her. Christie's story is one of resilience, confidence, and, at times, complete heart break. Listen in as we shine a light on this area of youth sports that has the potential to tremendously impact our community in learning from others mistakes to help make youth sports a better place for our kids.
 
Christie is a licensed clinical professional counselor and owner of Intrepid Counseling, in downtown Bel Air, MD. She specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, PTSD, Anxiety, & Stress. And one incredible resource for our community. 
 
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Christie!

Season 2: Episode 13: Welcome Back! Catching up after the summer break

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki catch up on life, death, and sports. Anthony fills us in on his summer break trips to the Bahamas and Myrtle Beach, how his travel softball tryouts went in July, and all things Banana Ball after Coach and his family attended a Savannah Bananas game at Camden Yards. Coach Nikki talks about her summer trip to Italy and how her Dad passed away while her family was gone on vacation. Her number is low, but Coach Anthony helps lead the way on this one as the coaches start gearing up for more episodes this fall!

Season 2: Episode 12: Checking with about life and what we've learned this spring

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki catch up on their spring seasons: what went well, what we learned. A special shout-out to Coach Anthony for being nominated as an All-Star Coach this season, along with 6 of his players! He discusses his thoughts on changing age groups with his daughter and what impact that will have on his current players and coaching staff. We also talk about a few best practices that worked for Nikki this season and how the Let Them practice has leveled up our headspace this season. 

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!