Two Gray Goatees and a Whistle

Chad Huddleston
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A show about coaching youth sports that is dedicated to helping coaches at all levels guide young athletes. Episodes will feature tips on coaching techniques, sharing past and current players journeys from youth sports all the way to the college and professional level. We will discuss the challenges of coaching in todays climate. Whether you're new to coaching or a seasoned veteran, this podcast offers valuable insights to make your season a success. 

  1. 1d ago

    Married to a Coach: A Coach's Wife on Not Being First, Second, or Even Third

    Send us Fan Mail Marrying a coach means you won't always be first, or second, or sometimes even third. So how does a marriage not just survive that, but get stronger? Coach Huddy sits down with the coach's wife, 20-plus years into the life, for honest advice on loving someone who loves coaching. Her first lesson came as a newlywed, when she realized she wasn't the top priority. She never questioned the person she married. She questioned the why behind the obsession. Her advice to anyone about to say "I do" to a coach: find your own reasons and passions to love what they love, or you'll spend every season asking why. The Coach's Wife shares: The difference between being physically home and being mentally present, and why game film and parent texts at the dinner table cost youWhy there is no such thing as a 90-minute practice, and the one after-practice choice she says is a respect issueHow to protect one day a week for family, and why building the offseason coaching schedule around your kids' events mattersWhat to say (and what not to say) when a coach walks in after a tough lossWhy finding your own identity as a coach's spouse made her happier in every relationshipWhy she learned to sit where nobody else sits, and what happens when someone criticizes the coach from the standsThen comes the green flag, yellow flag, red flag game. An anniversary that lands on a championship game gets one verdict. A parent texting at 11:30 PM about playing time gets a very different one, delivered with a threat. Her closing advice for future coach spouses is two words: pick your battles. Coach Huddy also talks about how kids see the coaching lifestyle, and why bringing them to games helps them understand where mom or dad is. Stick around for Mascot of the Week: South Park High School in Fairplay, Colorado, home of the Mighty Burros. The school sits at about 9,953 feet, enrolls 122 students, and has a mascot tied to a mining-era history and a pack burro race that began in 1949 with a $500 prize. Perfect for coaches, coaching spouses, and anyone about to marry into the whistle. https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com twograygoatees@gmail.com https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

  2. Oct 27

    Sports Movie Madness: A Sports Movie Trivia Battle

    Send us Fan Mail Coach Huddy hosts a sports movie trivia showdown between his The Coach's Wife, Amanda, and Kelley. They play six rounds with five questions each, and the questions get harder as the game goes on. Rounds include real athletes versus fictional characters, terrible movie plot descriptions, athlete cameos, and real versus movie teams. Along the way there are bonus points, coach's challenges, and plenty of friendly trash talk. Expect Happy Gilmore, Cool Runnings, The Mighty Ducks and Any Given Sunday. Who will win? https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com twograygoatees@gmail.com https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

  3. Oct 19

    Better Communication Makes Better Teams

    Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to lose parents is to answer frustration with, "I'm the coach." The smarter move is harder in the moment - and it can completely change how your team handles conflict, playing time, and trust. Coach Huddy and the coach's wife break down the real-world communication shifts that keep sideline tension from turning into season-long drama. If you're a coach, parent, or athlete trying to navigate bench time, development, and those heated postgame conversations, this episode gives you the language to make the conversation productive instead of explosive. You'll discover: how to set a 24 to 48 hour cooling-off period after games so emotions don't wreck the discussionwhy "trust the process" works better than "I said so" when parents want explanationswhat to say when a kid is upset about playing time, and why "every player has a role" lands better than empty reassurancehow to frame development honestly for bubble players, bench players, and late bloomerswhy the best question a parent can ask is, "What does my child need to do to earn more playing time?"when to bring in an athletic director or another witness so a complaint doesn't turn into a he said, she said messThe conversation gets especially sharp when the hosts tackle the difference between effort, coachability, and actual readiness. Not every talented player is the right player in that moment, and not every frustrated parent understands how much goes into the decision. This episode shows how to explain that without escalating the fight. They also push back on the helicopter parent instinct and make a strong case for letting athletes advocate for themselves. When kids learn to talk to coaches, handle conflict, and put in extra work when nobody is watching, they grow faster - on the field, in the gym, and in life. If you've ever had to explain a lineup, defend a bench decision, or calm a parent who thinks their kid is being overlooked, this one is essential listening. It's honest, practical, and packed with the kind of coach-to-parent communication that actually holds up under pressure. https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com twograygoatees@gmail.com https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

  4. Oct 12

    Faith, Gratitude, and the Making of Resilient Athletes

    Send us Fan Mail What if coaching is about more than building winners? Coach Huddy, Coach Tanner Field of B3rd Athletics, and Coach Tanner Baumann explore how coaches and parents can help young athletes face failure, manage pressure, and grow into resilient adults. Tanner Field shares lessons from his coaching journey and the mission behind B3rd Athletics  https://www.b3rdathletics.com: God, Others, Me. The conversation covers how to create a safe place to fail, build a repeatable response to mistakes, prepare athletes mentally as well as physically, and support kids without tying their worth to performance. You'll hear practical ideas for: Helping athletes move forward after mistakesUsing gratitude to steady nerves in high-pressure momentsMaking practices challenging in ways that prepare players for adversitySupporting kids after the game with encouragement that isn’t about statsBuilding confidence, character, and faith alongside athletic skillA thoughtful conversation for coaches, parents, and anyone invested in the next generation—about why the lessons learned through sports can matter long after the final whistle. https://www.b3rdathletics.com https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com twograygoatees@gmail.com https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

  5. Oct 8

    What Coaches Learn When They Finally Watch From the Stands

    Send us Fan Mail When you sit in the stands as a sports parent, coaching looks different—and so does every sideline complaint, playing-time argument, and postgame conversation. Coach Huddy and Amanda unpack the uncomfortable truth behind a question many coaches avoid: do sports parents actually make better coaches? They start with a quote about parents who don’t want to hear adults bash kids, coaches, or refs, then use it to explore the real issue: empathy. Huddy talks about how becoming a parent changed the way he sees other families, while Amanda challenges the idea that parenting alone should change a coach’s standards. That tension leads to a candid conversation about communication, expectations, sideline behavior, and how to help families understand a player’s role on a team. In this episode, they discuss: How setting clear expectations before the season can prevent parent-coach conflictWhy honest communication about playing time, effort, and roles mattersHow becoming a sports parent can change a coach’s perspectiveWhen empathy helps—and when it may not resolve the conflictThe difference between coaching from the sideline and watching from the standsIf you’re a coach, a sports parent, or both, this episode looks at how to see the game through someone else’s eyes without losing your own standards. The episode also features the Idaho Steelheads in the show’s mascot segment, with a look at the team’s history and Boise’s sports culture. https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com twograygoatees@gmail.com https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

  6. Sep 28

    12-Dollar Football, Camel Mascots, and the Weirdest Trip Trivia

    Send us Fan Mail A 24-hour road trip, a football game, and two couples that somehow stayed friends the whole way through—this episode is the road-trip-in-a-car chaos, Midwest wonder, and sports obsession combo you didn’t know you needed. Coach Huddy and the full crew break down a massive journey across Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and Idaho, with stops that range from Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse to Field of Dreams, Deadwood, Green Bay, and Lake Michigan. Along the way, they compare the beauty of the Black Hills to the endless plains, swap stories about friendly strangers, and unpack what it feels like to cross states that are bigger than some countries. You’ll discover: Why Field of Dreams is still one of the coolest sports destinations in AmericaWhat made Green Bay family night feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experienceHow a steak restaurant where you grill your own meal became one of the trip’s biggest highlightsWhy the contrast between tourist expectations and real-world hospitality changed how they saw the countryWhat surprised them most about the Midwest, from cornfields to fog to the sheer size of the road trip itselfThe crew also gets candid about the cost of attending pro games now, what makes stadium experiences feel less accessible than they used to, and why family-night football in Green Bay still matters to everyday fans. If you’ve ever wondered whether a long road trip is worth it just to watch a kid play and chase a sports memory, this conversation makes the case hard. Then things get competitive. The episode closes with a fast-paced mascot trivia game covering universities across Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Illinois, and more—plus a “mascot of the week” deep cut from Gillette, Wyoming, where the Campbell County Camels have a story stranger than you’d expect. Perfect for sports fans, road-trip lovers, and anyone who enjoys family travel stories with a side of trivia, this one is packed with laughs, local color, and plenty of reasons to start planning your own adventure. https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com twograygoatees@gmail.com https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

  7. Sep 21

    20 Countries, 1 Question: What Sports Do People Actually Follow?

    Send us Fan Mail Can you guess the world’s most popular sports—and the ones that aren’t even close to what you’d expect? Coach Huddy and the coach’s wife turn global sports trivia into a fast, funny, surprisingly competitive passport challenge that moves from the Americas to Europe, Asia, and beyond. The twist is where this episode gets really good: some countries are defined by what people watch, while others are driven by what people actually play. That means football can dominate in one place, cricket rules somewhere else, and a so-called “national sport” might not be the one most people care about at all. Along the way, you’ll get the real reasons behind the answers, from participation numbers to cultural history to the weird, unforgettable traditions that make sports wildly different around the world. You'll discover: Why football tops the U.S. viewing charts, but soccer keeps climbingWhy Canada’s fan culture and participation numbers point in different directionsWhy cricket, baseball, rugby, and basketball each dominate in very different parts of the worldWhy some countries have sports traditions you’ve probably never heard ofWhich countries are famous for archery, wrestling, and even goat-based horseback battlesThe episode starts as a playful guessing game, but it becomes a globe-spanning tour of how sports culture really works. If you love trivia, international culture, or just hearing two people try to outsmart each other with confidence and questionable geography, this one delivers. And after the passport challenge, the episode lands on a local Kentucky mascot story with real history behind it, connecting the big-picture sports conversation back to a fascinating high school tradition that still has a life of its own. Perfect for anyone who loves sports, trivia, obscure facts, and the kind of episode that’s equal parts competitive, educational, and hilarious. https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com twograygoatees@gmail.com https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

  8. Sep 14

    The $1,000 Sports Challenge

    Send us Fan Mail A thousand dollars, one family, and a brutal question: which sports experience gives you the most memory for the money? Coach Huddy and The Coach's Wife turn the rising cost of live sports into a high-stakes game, comparing NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, college football, college basketball, minor league hockey, minor league baseball, and even Boise soccer to see where your budget actually goes furthest. They break down real-world costs for four tickets, gas, parking, food, and even hotels when the road trip makes sense. Along the way, the numbers get uncomfortable fast. A Seahawks game blows past the budget before you even get to Seattle, while other options leave room to upgrade seats, grab merch, and still stay under the line. You'll hear how each outing scores on value, experience, family friendliness, and atmosphere, plus why some of the best sports memories come from the teams you might overlook. From the Seattle Mariners and Kraken to the Utah Jazz, Boise State football and basketball, the Steelheads, the Hawks, and Boise's growing soccer scene, the episode reveals where a family can still find a big-day feel without paying luxury prices. If you've ever wondered whether live sports are still worth it, or you're trying to plan one unforgettable outing without torching your wallet, this episode gives you a practical, opinionated roadmap. Essential listening for sports fans, parents, road-trippers, and anyone who loves a good value debate. https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com twograygoatees@gmail.com https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

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A show about coaching youth sports that is dedicated to helping coaches at all levels guide young athletes. Episodes will feature tips on coaching techniques, sharing past and current players journeys from youth sports all the way to the college and professional level. We will discuss the challenges of coaching in todays climate. Whether you're new to coaching or a seasoned veteran, this podcast offers valuable insights to make your season a success. 

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  • Creator
    Chad Huddleston
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Two Gray Goatees and a Whistle
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