Coach Rodo's Winning Regardless

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Coach Rodo's Winning Regardless is the podcast for athletes and coaches who believe that a true victory isn't just about the scoreboard—it's about how you show up. Host Rodney Marshall, a Marine veteran and a lifelong coach, shares powerful stories and unconventional wisdom from his own life and a diverse range of guests. This is a show that goes beyond X's and O's, diving into the mental toughness, accountability, and purpose-driven mindset required to succeed in sports and in life. Whether you're a 13-year-old athlete dreaming of greatness or a 60-year-old coach looking for new ways to inspire your team, Coach Rodo will show you how to find your own path to winning, regardless of the odds.

  1. Winning Regardless | EP. 033 - Life in the Coliseum: USC’s Jadyn Walker on D1 Grinds & God

    FEB 23

    Winning Regardless | EP. 033 - Life in the Coliseum: USC’s Jadyn Walker on D1 Grinds & God

    Send us Fan Mail "When you're old, it's going to be too late. Grind while you're young." Coach Rodo sits down with his nephew, Jadyn Walker (#31), linebacker for the USC Trojans. Jadyn takes us behind the scenes of what it's really like to play in the Los Angeles Coliseum and the reality of being a student-athlete at one of the biggest programs in the country. In this deep-dive interview, Jadyn opens up about his "spiritual awakening" before leaving for Cali, the necessity of time management (even when you're struggling with it), and why college football is now a year-to-year business. From the beaches of SoCal to the nitty-gritty of the linebacker room, Jadyn shares the advice he’d give his younger self: protect your energy, keep God first, and be happy for your teammates' success even when you're waiting for your turn. Fight on! ✌️ #USCFootball #JadynWalker #CoachRodo #WinningRegardless #Trojans #D1Football #CollegeFootball #FightOn #StudentAthlete #Linebacker #USC #KalamazooToLA (00:45) - Introducing Jadyn Walker: From Portland to the USC Coliseum. (02:30) - Why USC? Choosing the best opportunity over local options. (04:15) - The "Uncomfortable" Grind: Why there's no sugarcoating the hard work. (06:00) - Spiritual Awakening: Finding faith and blocking out the noise. (08:30) - The D1 Reality Check: Managing grades, "f**k-ups" on campus, and dance class. (11:00) - LA Vibes: Adjusting from Kalamazoo County to the beaches of SoCal. (13:15) - Don't Take it Personal: Dealing with "yelling" coaches and the business of football. (15:45) - Sideline Energy: Why Jadyn is the first to celebrate his teammates' sacks. (18:30) - Time Management 101: Why sleep is a "vital key" to surviving college. (21:00) - The Year-to-Year Contract: Re-signing scholarships and competing for your spot. (23:15) - Protect Your Energy: Final advice for the next generation. Support the show

    21 min
  2. Winning Regardless | EP. 032 - "Just Spectate": A Referee’s Plea to Parents and Coaches

    FEB 15

    Winning Regardless | EP. 032 - "Just Spectate": A Referee’s Plea to Parents and Coaches

    Send us Fan Mail "Leave it alone. Let the officials officiate and the kids play." Coach Rodo wears many hats—coach, business owner, and former high school and college basketball official. In this episode, he takes off the coach's whistle and puts on the referee's stripes to address the alarming crisis in sports officiating.  From parents riling up crowds to coaches chasing refs out of gyms, Rodo breaks down how "bleacher officiating" is destroying the game for our children. He shares personal stories from the court, including the legendary moment he offered his whistle and shirt to a heckling fan at halftime, and why he was "embarrassed as hell" when his own son got teed up.  If you've ever yelled at a ref, this is a must-listen. It’s time to stop the violence, stop the blame, and start showing respect to the authority figures who volunteer their time so our kids can compete. #CoachRodo #WinningRegardless #Referees #BasketballOfficials #SportsParenting #HighSchoolBasketball #RefereeShortage #Sportsmanship #RespectTheGame #YouthSports #SidelineEtiquette (00:45) - The Art of Officiating: Why talking to players prevents game-stoppers. (02:30) - The Big Men's Favorite Ref: Calling a fair "big man" game. (04:00) - Bleacher Referees: Why you don't know the rules as well as you think you do. (06:15) - The halftime challenge: Handing a heckler my whistle and shirt. (08:30) - Officials Have No Bias: Why referees don't care who wins your high school game. (10:45) - The Violence Crisis: Why we are losing good officials to fear and abuse. (13:00) - An Accountability Lesson: Why Coach Rodo blames the players, not the refs, for a loss. (15:30) - The Authority Figure: Using sports to teach children how to respect authority. (18:00) - A Father’s Embarrassment: When Mike Squires teed up Rodo’s son (twice). (21:00) - Final Plea: "Our glory days are over"—how to be a better spectator this season. Support the show

    25 min
  3. Winning Regardless | EP. 031- STOP Blaming the Coach: Parents & Players Need an Accountability Check

    FEB 1

    Winning Regardless | EP. 031- STOP Blaming the Coach: Parents & Players Need an Accountability Check

    Send us Fan Mail Why is the coach always the first person to blame when a high school team struggles?  In this episode, Coach Rodo dives deep into the toxic culture of "bleacher coaching" and constant criticism. Using the current state of Kalamazoo high school basketball as a backdrop, Rodo defends coaches like Ramsey and the newly appointed Rodney Manning. He argues that things like missed free throws, lack of effort, and failed execution are often player-level issues, not coaching errors. Rodo explains the unique dynamics of coaching in a "blood city" like Kalamazoo, where family ties and local politics make the job nearly impossible. He also breaks down why a coach doesn't need to be your child's "quasi-friend" or attend their graduation to be a great mentor. It's time to stop the belittling, give our coaches some grace, and hold the players accountable for what happens on the court. #CoachRodo #WinningRegardless #HighSchoolBasketball #KalamazooCentral #LoyNorrix #SportsParenting #CoachingAdvice #AthleteAccountability #YouthSports #BasketballMecca #SupportOurCoaches (00:30) - Character Season: The return of high school basketball and the "critics" in the stands. (02:00) - Execution vs. Effort: Why a lob pass or a missed screen isn't the coach's fault. (03:45) - The Paul Cook Standard: Remembering the old-school discipline of the greats. (05:15) - Coaching in a "Blood City": The family dynamics that make Kalamazoo a tough place to coach. (07:30) - Defending Coach Ramsey: Why his calm demeanor is exactly what these kids need. (10:00) - The Comparison Trap: Why you can't compare today's rosters to the state championship eras. (12:15) - The $9,000 Sacrifice: Why coaches aren't doing it for the money. (14:30) - Professional Boundaries: Why your coach shouldn't be your "friend" or attend your open house. (17:00) - The Rodney Manning Era: Why Loy Norrix parents need to shut up and support the rebuild. (20:00) - Grace and Accountability: Shifting the blame from the grownups back to the work. Support the show

    24 min
  4. Winning Regardless | EP. 030 - Best Player but NOT Captain? (Don't Let a Label Define You)

    JAN 18

    Winning Regardless | EP. 030 - Best Player but NOT Captain? (Don't Let a Label Define You)

    Send us Fan Mail You're the leading scorer, the hardest worker, and a straight-A student... but the coach gave the Captain spot to a freshman? In this fiery episode, Coach Rodo tackles the politics of high school sports through the story of his cousin's daughter. Despite being a D1 prospect and the team leader, she was snubbed for the captaincy. Rodo breaks down why this happens and gives the ultimate advice on how to handle it. His message to athletes is simple: **Don't let a label determine your consequences.** A patch on your jersey doesn't score points, and it doesn't get you recruited. Rodo challenges athletes to "work like a captain" even without the title, proving that your effort on the court speaks louder than any coach's decision. #SportsPolitics #Captaincy #AthleteMindset #CoachRodo #WinningRegardless #HighSchoolBasketball #SydneyBlack #D1Athlete #Leadership #resilience  (00:30) - The Captain Criteria: Who usually gets the title? (01:30) - The Story: D1 talent, straight As, but no Captain patch. (03:45) - The Coach's Excuse: Why a freshman and a bench warmer were picked instead. (05:30) - The Pivot: Don't let the coach live "rent-free" in your head over a label. (07:00) - Labels vs. Consequences: Why not being captain shouldn't change your effort. (09:15) - The Result: Athlete drops 22 points and makes the State Journal. (10:45) - Don't Accept It Later: Why you shouldn't accept a "pity captaincy" mid-season. (12:30) - The Life Lesson: Dealing with job titles and salary disappointments in the real world. (14:00) - Final Advice: Work like a captain even if you don't have the label. Support the show

    19 min
  5. Winning Regardless | EP. 029 - "Get Up, Show Up, Dress Up": Jim Hess & The Breakfast of Champions

    JAN 4

    Winning Regardless | EP. 029 - "Get Up, Show Up, Dress Up": Jim Hess & The Breakfast of Champions

    Send us Fan Mail From coaching Western Michigan University Women's Basketball to becoming a pillar of the Kalamazoo real estate community, Jim Hess knows how to build winners. In this episode, Coach Rodo sits down with his longtime friend Jim Hess to discuss the legendary "Breakfast of Champions" mentoring program. Jim breaks down his philosophy on why we must stop labeling kids as "at-risk" versus "talented" and instead treat them all as champions. He shares the strict rules of his program: dress for the job you want, take notes to get paid, and never be late. The conversation features incredible stories, including a young man who ran from the North Side to Kalamazoo College in 10-degree weather just to make a meeting, and how Jim exposes local kids to global leaders like Jim Harbaugh and the President of Stryker. Jim also connects his coaching past to his real estate success, sharing why helping a homeless veteran buy a home was his greatest sale. #Mentorship #YouthPrograms #JimHess #Kalamazoo #BreakfastOfChampions #WinningRegardless #CoachRodo #RealEstate #JimHarbaugh #CommunityService #Accountability (01:30) - Coach to Realtor: Transitioning from WMU Women's Basketball to Real Estate. (02:30) - The Hiring Strategy: Why real estate agencies hire ex-coaches and teachers. (05:30) - Breakfast of Champions: The origin of the program and why "labels" damage kids. (07:15) - The Rules: "Get up, show up, dress up." (Why the kids wear shirts and ties). (08:45) - Getting Paid: Why Jim pays the students to take notes and talk to their parents. (10:00) - Expanding Horizons: Taking inner-city kids to the "Big House" with Jim Harbaugh. (13:30) - The 10-Degree Run: The incredible story of the student who snuck out and ran miles in the snow to not miss a meeting. (16:45) - Dream Big: Jim Harbaugh's advice on dreaming so big that people laugh at you. (18:30) - The Best Sale: Helping a veteran overcome homelessness to buy his first home. (20:00) - Community Dialogue: Breaking down barriers in the steam room. Support the show

    22 min
  6. Winning Regardless | EP. 028 - Why Your Team MUST Volunteer: The Power of Giving Back

    12/22/2025

    Winning Regardless | EP. 028 - Why Your Team MUST Volunteer: The Power of Giving Back

    Send us Fan Mail It's the season of giving, but as Coach Rodo explains, your time is worth far more than your money. In this heartwarming and challenging episode, Coach Rodo opens up about his company's work with the YMCA program at Lincoln Elementary—a school facing high poverty, homelessness, and 18 different spoken dialects. Rodo shares incredible stories of "sending the elevator back down," from filling a swimming pool with masks during COVID to the hilarity of bargaining with students at the school's "Secret Santa" shop. Rodo issues a direct challenge to high school coaches: Get your athletes out of the gym and into the community. Whether it's reading to elementary kids or serving lunch, volunteering isn't just a time-passer; it is essential character development that teaches athletes gratitude, service, and empathy. #Volunteering #CommunityService #YouthSports #CoachRodo #WinningRegardless #GivingBack #HighSchoolBasketball #LincolnElementary #Philanthropy #mentorship  (02:50) - The Reality at Lincoln Elementary: 18 dialects, homelessness, and the "hygiene locker." (04:30) - The Steve Dunning Legacy: Why Rodo chose this specific program to support. (06:30) - The Secret Santa Shop: Watching kids pick their own presents and bargaining with tickets. (09:00) - COVID Relief: Renting a U-Haul to fill a swimming pool with masks for families in need. (12:00) - The Steve Dunning Room: How a room with Xbox and snacks dropped student referrals significantly. (15:30) - Kids are Honest: The hilarity of volunteering (and the student who flips tables). (20:00) - Reciprocation: Why children are the ultimate mirrors of energy (smile and they smile back). (23:00) - The Coach's Challenge: Why you must take your high school team to volunteer at elementaries. (26:00) - The Payment Plan: How Rodo handled tournament fees to ensure every kid could play regardless of money. (29:00) - Service Over Self: Teaching athletes what it means to serve rather than be served. Support the show

    31 min
  7. 26 Stop Living VICARIOUSLY Through Your Kids (You're Creating a Failure Complex)

    12/15/2025

    26 Stop Living VICARIOUSLY Through Your Kids (You're Creating a Failure Complex)

    Send us Fan Mail Are you living your missed dreams through your children? In this essential episode, Coach Rodo confronts parents who live "vicariously" through their kids' sports careers, especially as the high school basketball season begins. Rodo argues that this behavior is not just about love; it’s about a parent’s own need for success, which often leads to poor coaching advice and emotional pressure. The consequence? Rodo explains how this parental drive can make a child feel like a **failure**—not to society, but to their parents—because they didn't fulfill the parent's unachieved dreams. Learn to step back, become the narrator, not the main character, and stop dimming your child's success. Your job is to help them avoid *missteps*, not to force them into *your* footsteps. #LivingVicariously #SportsParents #ParentingMistakes #CoachRodo #WinningRegardless #YouthSports #AthleteFailure #ParentingAdvice #HighSchoolSports #Mindset (01:25) - What is Living Vicariously? Why parents project their unfulfilled dreams. (02:20) - Love vs. Self-Love: When a child’s success becomes the parent’s success. (03:00) - The Rodo Standard: "I f***ing hope so!" (Why your kid should be better than you). (04:05) - Your Dream, Not Theirs: The danger of parents calling the coach about playing time. (05:15) - The Failure Complex: How parents create a feeling of lifelong failure in their kids. (06:20) - Wrong Advice: Telling a kid to run the play *your* way from the sidelines. (08:35) - College Recruitment: Why parent behavior is often the #3 reason a kid isn't recruited. (10:00) - Be the Narrator: How to truly help your child without being the "dimmer." (11:05) - It’s Their Turn: Why your glory days are over. Support the show

    11 min
  8. 27 Kicked Out Twice to PRINCIPAL and Beating Cancer (Darryl Blasingame)

    12/14/2025

    27 Kicked Out Twice to PRINCIPAL and Beating Cancer (Darryl Blasingame)

    Send us Fan Mail From getting kicked out of college twice to leading a school as a Principal, Darryl Blasingame is the definition of resilience. In this powerful episode, Coach Rodo sits down with his friend of 30 years, Detroit Principal Darryl Blasingame. Darryl shares his raw testimony of growing up on the West Side of Detroit, losing his father at 11, and the academic struggles that led to him being dismissed from Western Michigan University. He reveals how coaching sparked a love for education that turned his life around. The conversation goes deeper as Darryl opens up about his terrifying 5-year battle with rare nasal cancer. He discusses the moment he almost gave up, the strength he found in seeing a child fight the same battle, and how surviving taught him the ultimate freedom: minimizing the impact of other people's opinions. #CancerSurvivor #Resilience #PrincipalLife #DetroitEducator #WinningRegardless #CoachRodo #OvercomingAdversity #WesternMichiganUniversity #LifeTestimony #DarrylBlasingame (02:00) - The Mantra vs. The Crutch: Losing his father at 11 and his mother's tough love. (06:45) - The Turnaround: Getting kicked out of college twice before finding his purpose in education. (11:00) - The Diagnosis: Darryl opens up about his rare nasal cancer diagnosis five years ago. (15:30) - The Breaking Point: Losing 27 pounds and almost giving up during radiation. (17:45) - Perspective: How a 3-year-old cancer patient gave him the strength to finish treatment. (20:00) - The Mirror Moment: Using empathy to discipline students by remembering his own mistakes. (25:00) - True Freedom: Why his greatest accomplishment is freeing himself from the fear of judgment. (35:00) - Perception Impacts Experience: Darryl's philosophy on defining your own wealth and happiness. Support the show

    37 min
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Coach Rodo's Winning Regardless is the podcast for athletes and coaches who believe that a true victory isn't just about the scoreboard—it's about how you show up. Host Rodney Marshall, a Marine veteran and a lifelong coach, shares powerful stories and unconventional wisdom from his own life and a diverse range of guests. This is a show that goes beyond X's and O's, diving into the mental toughness, accountability, and purpose-driven mindset required to succeed in sports and in life. Whether you're a 13-year-old athlete dreaming of greatness or a 60-year-old coach looking for new ways to inspire your team, Coach Rodo will show you how to find your own path to winning, regardless of the odds.

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  • Creator
    Coach Rodo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Coach Rodo's Winning Regardless
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