Coaching Up Podcast

Episode 21: Catching up with Anthony & Nikki about tryouts, evaluations, & life lately

On this episode of Coaching Up, we take a break from guests to catch up with Anthony & Nikki.  Shining a light on tryouts, evaluations, coaches mental health, & our summer plans. 
Tryouts are happening earlier and earlier. Coaches aren't very good at evaluating, we're saying it. Losing players to other programs is hard. Leaning into our why is the guiding light to help us navigate. Let's talk about it.

Episode 20: Catching Up with Coach Jared Welsh

On this episode of Coaching Up, we catch up with Coach Jared Welsh. Listen in as we hear Jared's perspective on announcing, swimming, & coaching youth sports. Jared comes to us with the following background:
13x Harford County swimming finalist, 1999 400 Free Relay Champion, 16x CAC Finalist while at York College, 7 season coaching club swimming (Bel Air Aquatic Club, Blue Wave Swim Team, Merritt Aquatic Club, Y Silver Spring), 8 seasons coaching Maryvale, 2 x IAAM B conference Champions (2020,2023) Broadcasting, Voice of the Chesapeake Bayhawks (2010-2019), Voice of York College Men’s and Women’s lacrosse (2016-Present) , Former host of the Lacrosse Talk podcast
Jared currently resides in Catonsville with his wife Lindsey and two sons Declan and Aidan. He is a stay at home dad, cubmaster, baseball coach, lacrosse coach.  
 
 

Episode 19: Catching up with Coach Bobby Benson

In this episode, we talk with Coach Bobby Benson, the head men's lacrosse coach at Providence College. Listen in as Anthony & Coach Benson reminisce about their friendship, playing together back in the day, Coach Benson's take on youth sports, recruiting at the D1 level, and a behind the scenes look at what life is like as a head coach. 
 
BENSON’S COACHING EXPERIENCE
2022-current: Providence (Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator)
 
2021-22: Maryland (Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator): 33-1 overall record during Benson’s two seasons in College Park, earning two Big Ten titles and made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Championship Game, winning 1 NCAA National Championship.
 
2007-20: Johns Hopkins (Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator): 11 NCAA appearances, 8 quarterfinal bids, 3 final fours, 2 national championship games, winning 1 National Championship, coached 37 All-Americans during his tenure.
 
2006: Loyola (Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator): led the nation in extra-man offense with 24 goals on 43 attempts (.558).
 
2004-05: UMBC (Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator): helped the Retrievers rank among the national leaders in extra-man offense.
 
BENSON’S PLAYING EXPERIENCE
3x All-America selection at Hopkins (2000-03), ranked 6th all-time in goals scored (124) and 14th in career points (167). He is one of just two players in school history to lead the team in goals four-straight years and helped the Blue Jays to four-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, three trips to the final four and one national runner-up finish (2003). Benson is one of just four players in program history to score 25+ goals in each of his four seasons.

Episode 18: Ryan's Story

In this episode, we hear from 11 year old athlete and author, Ryan Morgan. Listen in as Ryan explains her journey from rec to club soccer. How her passion for the game has led her to create a book to help other's and herself continue to fall in love with the game that has given her so much in such a short time.

Episode 17: Catching Up with Dr. Michelle Perry: Athlete, Clinical Psychologist

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Michelle Perry. Michelle is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, owner of The Center for Trauma, Stress, & Anxiety, CTSA & Get Centered Wellness, who credits her experience as an athlete for her journey as a therapist and mental health resource for the community today. Listen is as Michelle shares her story as a swimmer from high school, being recruited to swim D1, transferring to D3, and how her coaches made an impact on her experiences. Buckle up. It's a roller coaster ride of emotions and one we are so thankful Michelle was able to take us on.

Episode 16: Mental Health with Jeremy Conn

In this episode, we talk with special guest Jeremy Conn. Jeremy is a cohost on the Big Bad Morning show on 105.7 The Fan. He's a husband, dad, friend, coach, athlete, radio personality in the Baltimore area opening up and shining a light on his own journey with mental health with the hopes that it starts the conversation for others.
***WARNING***Please note this episode contains conversations around depression that includes suicide. If you want to avoid this content, skip the guest segment of the episode. 

Episode 15: Talking coaching with Mike Pennacchia

In this episode, we talk to Mike Pennacchia about coaching. Mike is a soccer coach for his daughter's team on Pipeline Soccer Club, played for UMBC, drafted to play professionally, played at Calvert Hall (of course), & coached soccer teams at all levels. Listen in to hear Mike's perspective on coaching his own daughter, the pressure to enter into the correct tournament levels, what makes a good coach, especially for the younger age, & more!

Episode 14: Addie's Story

In this episode, we talk with 11 year old Addie, a soccer and lacrosse player, about her journey with a concussion. Addie shares the after affects of that concussion, the struggles she experiences, talking to her team and coaches about her story. Addie's story is inspiring and ongoing. We are beyond thankful to have had the opportunity to shine a light on this topic to help other athletes, coaches, & parents navigate the world of injury and mental health. We love you Addie!

Episode 13: Referees Part 2 D1 Lax

In this episode, we talk to Matt Radebaugh. Matt was a D1 lacrosse player at Mount St Mary's, coach and ref of many sports at many levels including D1 lacrosse. He currently coaches his son in club lacrosse and is a teacher at THE Calvert Hall, the real sponsor of this podcast. 

Episode 12: The Referee

In this episode, we are talking with James Smyrnioudis (aka Greek or Beard) about all things refereeing. Listen in as we discuss the field from the viewpoint of a ref/coach/player/parent and how important connection is for the relationships to be successful.