Fired Coaches Podcast

Marcus Wiegert
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Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 93 - Mike DuFrane

    Football Coach Mike DuFrane started his career at Division III with playing success at UW-Whitewater where he was part of a national championship program. He spent many years coaching D3 and D2 football across the Midwest (Minnesota-Morris, Carthage, Loras, Marietta, St. Scholastica, Finlandia, Northern Michigan) and is currently an assistant football coach at Enterprise High School in Alabama. This episode dives into roster building, building programs, developing recruiting relationships across Midwest, importance of family and much more! 00:00 - Introduction and Mike’s background from Whitewater to coaching 02:00 - The culture of Whitewater football and its influence 05:00 - Transition from player to coach: early stops at Morris and Carthage 08:00 - Building programs with small rosters during COVID-19 12:00 - Methodologies for recruiting during challenging circumstances 15:00 - The importance of program identity and standing out from traditional powerhouses 18:00 - Creative practice strategies with limited athlete availability 22:00 - Finlandia’s challenges and program shutdown experience 26:00 - Moving to Division II at Northern Michigan and key lessons learned 33:00 - The transition to Alabama: new opportunities and facilities 37:00 - Family-driven decisions and life in the deep south 41:00 - Future outlook and coaching philosophy Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/

  2. 6d ago

    Episode 92 - Jarod Dodson

    Learn about Coach Jarod Dodson’s football coaching journey. Spending time at Division III, Division II, Division I (FCS and FBS). He talks about his time at South Dakota, Michigan Tech, Buffalo, Old Dominion, South Dakota School of Mines, Alfred State, St. Thomas (MN) and now as the offensive coordinator and associate head coach at Stetson. He talks about Midwest culture, being let go at Alfred State, relationship building, family, transition of divisions, Turner Gill and Lance Leipold at Buffalo, self-growth, honesty and much more! 01:06 - Growing up in California and early football experiences 02:44 - Transition from coaching defense to offense at South Dakota 05:12 - From South Dakota to Buffalo with Turner Gill 12:28 - Lessons learned from coaching changes at Buffalo 15:31 - Handling career setbacks and staying resilient 24:26 - Coaching at South Dakota Mines and building programs from the ground up 26:37 - Becoming head coach at Alfred State 34:33 - Transitioning through multiple levels and the significance of program growth 37:15 - Coach Dotson's upcoming book "Coaching With My Boots On" 38:13 - Family impact and supporting his wife and kids during transitions Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespod Follow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/

  3. Jul 20

    Episode 91 - Chris Kreider

    Learn about the coaching journey of Chris Kreider, from his humble beginnings playing at Lebanon Valley College to his current role coaching at Georgia Tech. This episode offers insights into growth, adaptability and family balance. His Division I stops at Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, George Mason, VMI, Rice, Georgia State and SMU. He has also coached high school, NAIA and NCAA Division II. He has worked for Paul Hewitt, Dan Earl, Scott Pera and Rob Lanier at the Division I level. Topics include: job transition, importance of family, networking, leveraging technology, working at a military institution and much more! 01:30 - Chris Kreider’s early coaching roots and background 03:15 - How a missionary upbringing influenced his love for basketball 08:45 - Breaking into coaching through camp circuits and networking 11:20 - Mentorship from Scott Pera and UCLA camp experience 14:50 - First coaching job at Great Falls and lessons learned 18:10 - Transitioning to high school coaching, balancing family, and career decisions 21:30 - Volunteering at USC Aiken and gaining Division II experience 25:10 - Preparing for Division I roles 28:00 - The significance of administrative roles before coaching on the court 31:30 - Transition to Georgia State, SMU, Rice and the impact of coaching under Rob Lanier 34:00 - The importance of family support and managing professional life 36:20 - Full circle moments at Georgia Tech and lessons on reputation 38:00 - Continual growth through learning and technology in coaching 39:00 - Final thoughts on career reflections and future aspirations Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/

  4. Jul 15

    Episode 90 - Rob Beckmann

    Coach Rob Beckmann explains his journey coaching high school, junior college men's basketball and junior college women's basketball. He has made stops at State College of Florida, Independence Community College and now is the head women's basketball coach at LSU Eunice. He is coming off of back-to-back conference championships and Coach of the Year honors! We talk about what he learned being let go early in his career, building programs, what he loves about the junior college level, mentorship and continuous learning. 02:15 - Starting coaching young and learning from early mistakes 04:50 - Teaching fundamentals through scrimmages and game simulation 07:30 - Building a successful high school program from the ground up 10:00 - The impact of community support and parental influence 13:12 - Transitioning from high school to JUCO and then college coaching 15:45 - Overcoming program cutbacks and resource challenges in small schools 21:35 - The importance of program building and player development 24:41 - Adapting coaching styles to different environments 27:50 - The value of joy, character, and relationships in coaching 30:10 - Reflecting on achievements, setbacks, and future goals 33:11 - The importance of passion and passion-driven work in coaching 37:20 - Quick success at LSU Eunice and building a winning culture 40:21 - The broader impact of basketball: developing character and creating lifelong bonds 43:15 - Continuous growth: Podcasts, books, self-assessment, and staying sharp Favorite Podcasts: Basketball Immersion Slapping Glass Podcast Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/

  5. Jul 13

    Episode 89 - James Williams

    “Who am I? My title was head coach, my title was basketball coach — and now I’m not a basketball coach. Who am I?” - James Williams In this episode we talk about Coach Williams' books and his coaching career. He has coached AAU, high school (Kings Ridge, Norcross, and Charles Drew), Rust, Voorhees and now at South Carolina-Beaufort. He worked for Cabral Huff (Episode 83) at Voorhees and then took over for him as the head coach. During this powerful conversation he talks about coaching, identity, faith, and resilience. Other topics include: wanting to be the coach he never had, a young player’s family situation inspired him to stop drinking, what he learned from coaching elite talent in a high-expectation program, COVID, working for Coach Huff, being fired and servant leadership. Books:The Huddle Matters & Season of Surrender Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/

  6. Jul 9

    Episode 88 - Rick Pietri

    Recently retired coach Rick Pietri shares his incredible coaching career spanning high school and college. He was the head women’s basketball coach at Jacksonville State and South Alabama over 26 years. 417 wins, won the Sun Belt and ASUN, has been coach of the year and an all-time leader in wins. He also won a state championship in high school on the boys basketball side. Nearly 40 years in coaching! We discuss the importance of family, connecting, establishing standards, along with the ability to adapt. 02:20 - How management roles in college set the foundation for coaching 04:34 - Early lessons from high school coaching in Mobile 09:01 - Navigating college coaching at Spring Hill and Birmingham Southern 13:20 - Transition from high school to college coaching and the mentorship influence 14:41 - Choosing to coach women at South Alabama 19:27 - Building winning teams and program turnaround strategies 23:28 - Growth in conference competition 28:58 - Dealing with coaching layoff 30:12 - Reaching out to Bill Clark for the Jacksonville State job 33:35 - The role of networking and relationships in career opportunities 39:01 - Leadership principles: standards, consequences, and trust in team success 43:35 - The evolution of conference dynamics and adapting to new environments 47:19 - Reflecting on retirement: family sacrifices and personal growth 54:53 - Future plans: broadcasting, consulting, and staying connected with basketball Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespod Follow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/

  7. Jul 7

    Episode 87 - Nick Pasqua

    Nick Pasqua shares his journey through the highs and lows of coaching college basketball. He emphasizes lessons learned from early failures, the importance of adaptability, and leadership during challenging times.We talk about Coach Pasqua playing career at King University in Tennessee and transition into coaching at the Division II level. We touch on his stops as a head coach at Tusculum University, Southern Wesleyan University, Converse University and now currently at Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina. Insights on recruiting winners, transfer portal, program culture, integrity, learning from failure, being yourself and getting better! 01:25 - Influence of Coach Pitts and early coaching opportunities 03:12 - Transition from playing to coaching, and mentorship experiences 05:30 - Challenges faced during initial years at King and Southern Wesleyan 07:15 - Reflection on small gym facilities and recruiting at a small college 09:00 - Building program success with transfers and the impact of the portal 11:01 - Facing competition and administrative changes in collegiate sports 14:37 - The importance of honesty in the hiring process and self-trust 15:35 - Handling expectations, transparency, and program identity 17:42 - Navigating relationships with university leadership during transitions 20:07 - Lessons from early coaching failures and the importance of patience 22:16 - Dealing with setbacks, self-doubt, and resilience building 26:44 - Turning around programs with strategic recruiting and perseverance 31:29 - Overcoming obstacles in conference tournaments and maintaining focus 33:44 - Emotional highs and the significance of supporting your team 37:40 - Building new programs from scratch and the challenge of recruiting 40:44 - Lessons learned through program growth and the importance of leadership support 45:34 - The role of patience, persistence, and studying other teams for development 50:06 - Continuous self-improvement and adapting coaching philosophies 52:45 - Final thoughts on overcoming adversity and inspiring others in coachingFired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/

  8. Jul 1

    Episode 86 - Kyle Morgan

    In this episode we talk to Kyle Morgan. A firefighter of nearly 20 years who has spent time in the scouting space of football. He attended the Scouting Academy with Dan Hatman, worked at Arizona State in Player Personnel, spent time working for Catapult, the NFL Combine and most recently helped launch JUCO Insider Report. We talk about player evaluation, AI, insights of the combine and lessons learned from firefighting. www.jucoinsiderreport.com 00:30 - Kyle’s early football influences at Ohio State and his interest in the game 03:06 - Learning from the Scouting Academy and value of report writing 04:30 - The importance of mentorship and support from Dan Hatman and the Academy 05:31 - Pursuing deeper involvement — from college to NFL scouting roles 06:28 - Hands-on experience at Arizona State and networking efforts 07:25 - Beginning involvement at ASU and how to approach unannounced opportunities 08:52 - Lessons from the Arizona State years and leadership insights 10:20 - The NFL model's influence on college football under Herman Edwards 11:47 - Understanding the layered evaluation process and recruitment cycle 14:01 - Transitioning through COVID and finding new opportunities with Catapult 15:16 - The role of data, scouting at camps, and connecting with high school programs 16:40 - The importance of educating youth and boosting recruiting transparency 19:00 - Involvement in the NFL Combine operations and behind-the-scenes logistics 22:38 - Balancing a firefighting career with a passion for football 23:06 - Lessons from firefighting that benefit football evaluations — staying level-headed 24:08 - The value of process and protocol in firefighting and scouting 26:29 - Creating the JUCO Insider Report to innovate in recruiting and prospect development 27:25 - Using AI and technology to address bottlenecks and support small programs 30:15 - The importance of innovation, resourcefulness, and eliminating resource gaps in scouting 33:14 - Continual personal growth through problem-solving and process enhancement Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/

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Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.

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  • Creator
    Marcus Wiegert
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marcus Wiegert
  • Show Website
    Fired Coaches Podcast

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