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Listen in as we hear from the Carmel High School boys and girls varsity volleyball coach, Izzy Ricardez! Through 14 years of coaching experience, Coach Izzy has seen so much and continues to learn along his journey. Running multiple programs at once is no easy task, but he has found a way to have success and win championships. Check out this episode while we discuss:



How to manage multiple programs

Getting a team to buy in and not settle after finding success

Building relationships/mental health

The impact of beach volleyball

and more!

On this episode we had the opportunity to chat with Todd Buller AKA Coach Bo! The new head boys basketball coach at San Benito High School. From Pacific Grove, to Gonzalez, and now Hollister Coach Bo continues to add to his experience and passion.

Listen in as we talk about:

Taking over a program as a coach at a new school

Keeping teams active and involved during a pandemic

Gaining the respect of the athletes in your program


The one piece of advice for any coaches

And more!!!

In this episode we had the opportunity to chat with San Benito High School Track and Field coach, Ryan Shorey! Through many years of coaching track and field along with cross country, Coach Shorey has learned to adjust his philosophies and the best ways to adjust his program. From his experience being an all-american athlete at the University of Redlands all the way to taking over a huge high school program, Coach Shorey bring a lot of great perspectives.



Listen in as we discuss:

How to manage such a large program such as Track and Field (3:00)

How to work with such a large coaching staff (18:00)

Common injuries in Track and Field and how coaches can help prevent them, (24:00)

Effective stretching (33:00)

Post COVID injuries concerns (38:00)

Rehabbing injuries and staying in shape (40:00)

Impact of an on campus coach (52:00)



and more!!!!

In this special episode, we chat with certified athletic trainer, Zoë Higman! Coaches, athletes, and parents would all agree that health is important in life and in sports, but how do we help keep our athletes healthy? Listen in as we discuss:

Biggest issues with the relationship between Athletic Trainers and Coaches
The relationship between athletes and Athletic Trainers
What should coaches be doing to help keep their athletes healthy?
What should athletes do to keep themselves healthy?
Playing hurt
and more!!!!

This episode we get to chat with Firebaugh High School athletic director, varsity volleyball coach, and PE teacher, Kacey Jones! Coach Jones has gone through so much in her young coaching journey from taking over a program at a rival school, becoming the athletic director, and building relationships within the program. Listen in as we discuss:

The changes made as a young coach

Running preseason meetings for success

The keys to coaching at a small school

As an AD, what qualities she looks for in her coaches

Impact of multi sport athletes in a small school

and more!!

In this episode we get the opportunity to chat with Coach Matt Polding logging in all the way from Minnesota! Working with a variety of different sports and levels with an amazing education background on coaching, Coach Polding gives us some incredible insight. 

Listen in as we discuss:

Inspiration for coaching (1:55)

Coaching concepts that carry over to different sports (6:32)

Connecting with athletes (6:20)

Coaching from a psychological standpoint (20:40)

Adjustments from coaching college, high school, and youth (37:00)

The most valuable thing learned about coaching through education (50:40)

and more!!!