Coaching Up Podcast

Episode 11: Catching Up with Anthony & Nikki about Connections

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki talk connection. As Coach Dawn Staley said, "The secret to being a great coach: the connection." Coaching is more than x's & o's, talking about transactional vs transformational coaching styles, and making connections with players to unlock potential.

Episode 10: The injured athlete's perspective with Molly & Ava

In episode 10, Anthony sits down with his niece, Molly, discussing her latest injury: a broken back due to impact in a girls lacrosse game. Nikki sits down with Ava to hear her journey to recovery from a torn ACL and meniscus also in a girls lacrosse game.  Listen in to hear the role of the athletic trainer, pt, family, friends, coaches and the mental impact of the journey.

Episode 9: Injury Prevention with Athletic Trainer, Beth Jones

In this episode, we talk to athletic trainer Beth Jones about her journey in the field, the relationships between trainer and coach, how parents are removed from the process as a collegiate trainer, and how important mental health is in the journey of an injured athlete.

Episode 8: Talking Injury Prevention with Physical Therapists

Talking to Dr. Lynn Cummings and Dr. Ryan Cummings about the perspective of a physical therapist...injury prevention, ages to train, surfaces, footwear. Shining a light on how to be proactive versus reaction when it comes to injuries. Lynn & Ryan are good friends of Anthony & Nikki's and we are honored to connect with them in this episode.

Episode 7: Catching Up on Coaching Up

Catching up with Anthony & Nikki on all things High School Acceptance Day, Valentine's Day, Super Bowl, Personality Tests, Disney...it's a wild but fun ride on this episode of catching up with the coaches!

Episode 6: A Parents Perspective with special guest MPThree Baseball, Mark Paul

In this episode, we talk with Mark Paul, CEO and Founder of MPThree Baseball. Mark has a hilarious take on the world of travel ball which is truly relatable to every sport. Join us as we unpack the why behind his project and shine a light on how important it is to understand your child's age and health when entering the world of sports. 

Episode 5: A coaches perspective with guests Samantha Hislop & John Parsons

In this episode, Sam & John shine a light on their sports world relating to the travel softball world. These two standout athletes and highly competitive people who own their own gym in Nebraska, coach high level club softball, hold private training lessons, are parents juggling all the things who understand the importance of coaching to the athlete as a whole.  Listen in as they talk about their why with coaching, where their TikTok Bucket Dad spoof originated from, & how important the mindset piece is with their athletes.

Episode 4: Catching Up on Coaching Up

Taking a minute, mid week, to catch up with the coaches about the last episode, current events in and around Baltimore, & looking ahead at a few future guests we are really excited to have on the podcast.

Episode 3: All things coaching with special guest Kevin Davis

In this episode we are diving into the heart of the team and how important it is to find your superpower to find your way in the coaching world and beyond.

Episode 2: Finding Your Why

In this episode, we will shine a light on the importance of finding your why to weather the storm we call sports. We will also introduce a fun team builder idea and hear about Anthony's purple pancake adventure!