33 episodes

For more than 15 years, the Play Like a Champion Today Educational Series has provided formation and programming for athletes, coaches, parents and administrators of youth and high school sports. Now we're bringing that knowledge to your earbuds, with weekly interviews featuring experts and personalities from the world of sports. From coaching to parenting, psychology to sports medicine, tune in to maximize your game and learn how to Play Like a Champion on the field and in life.

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For more than 15 years, the Play Like a Champion Today Educational Series has provided formation and programming for athletes, coaches, parents and administrators of youth and high school sports. Now we're bringing that knowledge to your earbuds, with weekly interviews featuring experts and personalities from the world of sports. From coaching to parenting, psychology to sports medicine, tune in to maximize your game and learn how to Play Like a Champion on the field and in life.

    Episode 31 - Reggie Brooks

    Episode 31 - Reggie Brooks

    The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Reggie Brooks, the Executive Director of Holtz's Heroes, former Notre Dame football standout and a new author. Brooks talks about a number of topics, including: 

    Growing Up Playing Sports (3:14)

    His Football Career at Notre Dame and in the NFL (4:39)

    The Impact of Great Coaches (14:35)

    His Own Coaching Philosophy (17:51)

    Advice for Sports Parents (22:32)

    His New Book If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Sideline, Locker Room and Press Box (28:55)

    The Holtz's Heroes Foundation (36:30)

    What it Means to Play Like a Champion (41:45)

    To order Reggie's new book click here. To visit the Holtz's Heroes Foundation website, click here.

    Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.

    • 45 min
    Episode 30 - Christine Pinalto

    Episode 30 - Christine Pinalto

    The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Christine Pinalto, Executive Director of Sidelined USA. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:

    Her Family's Journey in Sports & Founding Sidelined USA (3:54)

    What Injuries "Sideline" Kids? (14:13)

    An Athlete's Story (17:05)

    How Can Coaches Help Injured Athletes? (24:36)

    What's the Parent's Role? (32:25)

    Advice for Injured Athletes (38:19)

    The Core Values of Sidelined USA (42:25)

    Visit www.sidelinedusa.org to learn more about Christine's work or get help for a student-athlete who has been "sidelined" by injury.

    Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.

    • 49 min
    Episode 29 - Kory Minor

    Episode 29 - Kory Minor

    The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Kory Minor, a former defensive standout for the University of Notre Dame Football and a 4 year pro who now coaches high school football in California. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:

    Growing up in Sports (3:54)

    Playing for Lou Holtz at Notre Dame (5:13)

    Playing in the NFL (9:45)

    The Impact of Coaches (12:00)

    Motivational Speaking and Training Coaches (13:57)

    What it means to Play Like a Champion Today (23:56)

    Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.

    • 28 min
    Episode 28 - Anthony Ianni

    Episode 28 - Anthony Ianni

    The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Anthony Ianni, the first known athlete on the Autism Spectrum to compete in Division I college basketball. Anthony walked-on at Michigan State where he was a part of two conference championships and the 2010 Final Four. Now he's a motivational speaker and the author of a new book Centered: Autism, Basketball and One Athlete's Dreams. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:

    Anthony's Love of Sports (2:57)

    Growing up on the Autism Spectrum & Advice for Coaches (5:05)

    Bullying (13:16)

    Anthony's Basketball Career & Playing at Michigan State (19:15)

    His New Book Centered (27:46)



    Find Anthony on Twitter: @AI44LYD or Instagram: @aigamechanger44

    Visit his website www.anthonyianni.com

    Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.

    • 38 min
    Episode 27 - Carolyn Sideco

    Episode 27 - Carolyn Sideco

    The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Carolyn Sideco, a long-time athletic administrator in the San Francisco area as well as an official and founder of Coaching Kapwa, a part of the Kapatid Consulting Group. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:

    Captivated by Sports & The Beginning of a Journey (1:40)

    From Serving as an Athletic Administrator to Serving Athletic Administrators (6:15)

    Knowing Your Why (11:34)

    Coaching Kapwa (17:30)

    Leading as a Female Official (28:40)

    Social Justice & NOMAD (38:30)

    Coaching Kapwa: https://www.coachingkapwa.com/

    Find Carolyn on Twitter: @psychosideco & Instagram: @coachingkapwa

    Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.

    • 59 min
    Episode 26 - Cassidy Lichtman

    Episode 26 - Cassidy Lichtman

    The Play Like a Champion Show interviews Cassidy Lichtman, a professional volleyball player and founder of P/ATH. A two-time college All-American and Academic All-American at Stanford University, as well as a former Team USA volleyball player and member of the new Athletes Unlimited league, Cassidy has a fascinating story that goes beyond her fantastic career. On today's podcast we discuss the following topics:

    Cassidy's Story (2:27)

    Experiencing College, Pro & Team USA Volleyball (7:36)

    "Play with Purpose" (17:32)

    Developing P/ATH (22:38)

    The Power to Shape Lives (30:15)

    Learn more about P/ATH via their website: https://www.pathsports.org/

    Play Like a Champion can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PLC4Character and on Facebook @PlayLikeaChampion, where we post information and news for the athlete, coach and administrator each day. Learn more at www.playlikeachampion.org. Music for this episode was provided by Incompetech: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama.

    • 36 min

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