Contacts Coaching Podcast Justin Clymo

From Athlete to Coach of the Year: Brian McKenzie's Inspiring JourneyIn this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, we're joined by Brian McKenzie, the Sacramento Bee coach of the year, head basketball coach, and math teacher at Natomas High School. McKenzie shares his comprehensive journey from being a late starter in basketball during his freshman year of high school to playing at Providence College and then professionally overseas, before transitioning into a successful coaching career. His story emphasizes the importance of dedication, early morning practices, spiritual growth, and building a culture of accountability within the team. McKenzie also discusses the challenges and adjustments he faced moving from player to coach, the influence of his coaching network in Sacramento, and offers practical advice for new coaches on creating a positive and impactful team culture. Additionally, he touches on the contrasts between school-based coaching and the AAU circuit, highlighting his commitment to developing not just athletes but well-rounded citizens.

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Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠⁠⁠ developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving to bring you the nutrition you need. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://athleticgreens.com/contacts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for more. 06:00 Welcome & Coach Brian McKenzie's Introduction06:25 Journey from Athlete to Coach: The Early Years06:40 Elevating the Game: From High School to College10:33 Transition to Coaching: Building a Legacy13:20 Challenges and Triumphs at Natomas High17:37 Cultivating a Winning Culture: Beyond the Court21:11 Innovative Coaching Strategies and Community Impact23:39 Adapting and Overcoming: The Journey Continues26:37 Sharing Wisdom: Nuggets for the Coaching Community29:44 Navigating Boundaries: Prayer and Practice31:01 Learning from Other Sports: A Multidisciplinary Approach32:26 Revolutionizing Conditioning in Sports Training34:42 Innovative Coaching Techniques and Personal Growth40:57 Embracing Change and the Power of Podcasts42:36 Teaching Tactics: From Classroom to Court45:24 Leveraging Networks for Coaching Success49:01 Navigating the Complexities of Youth Sports

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Navigating the Complex World of High School Sports with AD Chris Stevens

In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, Justin welcomes Chris Stevens, the Athletic Director of Immanuel High School in Reedley, California, to share his journey in the world of high school sports. With a rich background of a 30-year football coaching career and a sudden shift into administration, Stevens discusses the challenges and learning experiences of his role as an AD. He delves into his coaching philosophy, the importance of multi-sport participation, and the strategies for managing and supporting a diverse athletic program. The conversation also touches upon the intricacies of athlete management, the impact of sports specialization, and the effective ways to build a positive and inclusive athletic department culture. Through stories of personal and professional growth, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of high school athletics, the role of an athletic director, and the significant influence of sports on youth development.

00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction
00:16 Chris Stevens' Journey to Athletic Director
01:39 Coaching Career and Transition to Administration
05:11 Challenges and Triumphs at Chino Hills
08:08 Transitioning to Athletic Director: Lessons and Strategies
15:32 Embracing Multi-Sport Participation and Navigating Challenges
24:14 Combatting Sports Specialization: A Comprehensive Approach
28:17 Redefining Youth Sports: A Fresh Perspective
29:16 The Reality of Youth Sports and Parental Expectations
30:41 Navigating the Complex Landscape of High School Sports
32:13 The Importance of Cross-Training and Diverse Athletic Experiences
35:08 Lessons from a Seasoned Coach: Adapting and Learning
38:37 Building a Strong Athletic Program: Strategies and Insights
44:53 Fostering a Positive Culture in Sports Programs
49:16 Connecting Beyond the Field: The Power of Community in Sports

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You can try it risk-free. If you don’t like it, LMNT will give you your money back no questions asked. They have extremely low return rates. ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠ came up with a very special offer for you as a listener to this podcast. For a limited time, you can claim ⁠⁠⁠⁠a free LMNT Sample Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠—you only cover the cost of shipping. For US customers, this means you can receive an 8-count sample pack for only $5. Simply go to⁠⁠⁠⁠ DrinkLMNT.com/contacts ⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your free 8-count sample pack.
Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠⁠⁠ developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving to bring you the nutrition you need. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://athleticgreens.com/contacts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for more. 

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Unlocking Success in E-Commerce and Leadership with Roxanne Holt
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In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, the host welcomes Roxanne Holt, owner of Holt Consulting, to share her journey from a corporate background to becoming a successful entrepreneur with her husband, Roger. Roxanne discusses the origins of their business, which focuses on health and wellness, skin nutrition, and home care products sold through an e-commerce platform. She emphasizes the importance of leadership, mentorship, and the strategic decisions that led to their business's growth over 30 years. Roxanne also addresses questions about the business model and the quality of the products they represent, highlighting the significance of character, integrity, and aligning with a company like Amway that matches their values. The dialogue covers tips for potential entrepreneurs on risk-taking, the power of being student-minded, and the role of self-education through reading and attending conferences. Roxanne's insights offer valuable lessons on building a successful business based on trust and quality.
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You can try it risk-free. If you don’t like it, LMNT will give you your money back no questions asked. They have extremely low return rates. ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠ came up with a very special offer for you as a listener to this podcast. For a limited time, you can claim ⁠⁠⁠⁠a free LMNT Sample Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠—you only cover the cost of shipping. For US customers, this means you can receive an 8-count sample pack for only $5. Simply go to⁠⁠⁠⁠ DrinkLMNT.com/contacts ⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your free 8-count sample pack.
Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠⁠⁠ developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving to bring you the nutrition you need. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://athleticgreens.com/contacts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for more. 
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Roxanne Holt
00:55 The Origin Story of Holt Consulting
03:10 Exploring the E-Commerce Business Model
04:14 Diving Deep into Product Offerings and Differentiation 08:35 Leadership Lessons and Building a Business
13:17 Character, Integrity, and Mentorship: Keys to Success
20:02 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities with Amway
24:04 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
26:56 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
31:06 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect

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You can try it risk-free. If you don’t like it, LMNT will give you your money back no questions asked. They have extremely low return rates. ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠ came up with a very special offer for you as a listener to this podcast. For a limited time, you can claim ⁠⁠⁠⁠a free LMNT Sample Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠—you only cover the cost of shipping. For US customers, this means you can receive an 8-count sample pack for only $5. Simply go to⁠⁠⁠⁠ DrinkLMNT.com/contacts ⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your free 8-count sample pack.

Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠⁠⁠ developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving to bring you the nutrition you need. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://athleticgreens.com/contacts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for more. 


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Building Success in Youth Athletics: Insights from Brendan Blakely
In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, host Justin is joined by Brendan Blakely, the Athletic Director at Head Royce School. Brendan shares his journey from being a collegiate lacrosse coach to becoming an athletic director, emphasizing the fortunate path his career has taken, largely driven by serendipitous opportunities and meaningful mentorships. Brendan and Justin delve into the evolution of youth sports, discussing strategies for creating supportive and successful athletic programs that balance high expectations with empathy and understanding. They explore how to maintain effective communication, foster a positive environment for coaches, and ensure that athlete development is both challenging and supportive. Moreover, Brendan stresses the importance of not only pushing athletes to give their all during practices and games but also understanding that each athlete's 100% can vary from day to day. They conclude by highlighting the significance of the journey in youth sports, focusing on personal growth and improvement rather than just winning.


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You can try it risk-free. If you don’t like it, LMNT will give you your money back no questions asked. They have extremely low return rates. ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠ came up with a very special offer for you as a listener to this podcast. For a limited time, you can claim ⁠⁠⁠⁠a free LMNT Sample Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠—you only cover the cost of shipping. For US customers, this means you can receive an 8-count sample pack for only $5. Simply go to⁠⁠⁠⁠ DrinkLMNT.com/contacts ⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your free 8-count sample pack.
Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠⁠⁠ developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving to bring you the nutrition you need. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://athleticgreens.com/contacts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for more. 00:00 Welcome to the Contacts Coaching Podcast with Brendan Blakely00:18 Journey to Becoming an Athletic Director: From College to Head Royce03:25 The Impact of Alumni and Family Connections in Athletic Leadership03:51 Navigating Change Management and Parental Perspectives in Athletics07:23 The Evolution of Coaching Philosophy: Empathy, Balance, and Student Focus16:28 The Role of Alumni in Shaping School Athletics and Creating Lasting Memories24:40 Starting a Program at UC Davis: Leadership Lessons and the Transition from Club to Varsity Sport28:12 Transitioning Between Coaching Levels28:42 Managing Practice Times and Athlete Commitments29:05 Balancing Athletics and Academics32:07 The Importance of Communication and Respect35:22 Building a Positive Coaching Culture37:44 Personal Growth and Mindset Shifts48:10 Setting High Standards with Empathy

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In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, the host is joined by Darnell Harris, the Assistant Athletic Director at Mission College Prep in San Luis Obispo, California. Harris shares his extensive journey in the sports world, starting from his early days as a student and athlete at Mission Prep, transitioning into coaching and eventually stepping into athletic administration. Throughout the conversation, Harris explains the pivotal moments of his career, his coaching philosophy, the value of mentorship, and the importance of creating a positive team culture. He also delves into his personal challenges and successes, including managing a restaurant while coaching, fostering relationships with players, and the significance of acknowledging both failures and achievements in personal growth and team development.


This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠! Spelled LMNT. What is LMNT? It’s a ⁠⁠⁠⁠delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink-mix⁠⁠⁠⁠. I tried this recently after hearing about it on another podcast, and since then, I’ve stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1–2 times per day. ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a great alternative to other commercial recovery and performance drinks. As a coach or an athlete, you will not find a better product that focuses on the essential electrolyte your body needs during competition. LMNT has become a staple in my own training and something we are excited to offer to our coaches and student-athletes as well. LMNT is used by Military Special Forces teams, Team USA weightlifting, At least 5 NFL teams, and more than half the NBA.
You can try it risk-free. If you don’t like it, LMNT will give you your money back no questions asked. They have extremely low return rates. ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠ came up with a very special offer for you as a listener to this podcast. For a limited time, you can claim ⁠⁠⁠⁠a free LMNT Sample Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠—you only cover the cost of shipping. For US customers, this means you can receive an 8-count sample pack for only $5. Simply go to⁠⁠⁠⁠ DrinkLMNT.com/contacts ⁠⁠⁠⁠to claim your free 8-count sample pack.
Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠⁠⁠ developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving to bring you the nutrition you need. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://athleticgreens.com/contacts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for more. 

00:00 Welcome to the Contacts Coaching Podcast with Darnell Harris00:24 Diving into Darnell Harris's Coaching Journey02:47 The Legacy of Men's Basketball at Mission College Prep03:55 Transitioning from Coaching to the Restaurant Business04:45 Returning to Coaching and Embracing New Roles08:14 Reflecting on Coaching Philosophy and Mentorship10:18 Navigating Family Dynamics in Coaching16:17 Insights on Coaching Across Different Sports17:08 Transitioning Skills from Player to Coach17:37 The Power of Positivity and Finding Talent18:45 Building a Culture of Support and Excellence21:28 Embracing the 'Why' in Coaching22:25 Adapting to the Digital Age and Its Impact on Coaching24:29 Advice for Off-Campus Coaches: Building Relationships27:52 Lessons from the Business World to Coaching31:20 Embracing Failure and Learning from It34:19 Evolving Perspectives: A Personal Reflection

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