Coaching Up Podcast

In this episode, the coaches catch up with Pete DiLeonardi about all things coaching. Coach Pete caught our attention in a video posted to Facebook, highlighting a team talk he had with his boys' lacrosse team. Coach Anthony saw it and immediately knew we needed to have this guy on the pod to pick his brain. 

Pete started playing organized soccer and lacrosse at a very young age. He competed through high school and attended G...

Coach Nikki & Coach Anthony finally catch up with a pod! We're baaaaacckkk!!!!

In this episode, the coaches talk about their spring seasons a bit and highlight the issues with guest playing and dual rostering for tournaments. We don't have a good system people!  Are we doing it for the development of our kids or trophies? Listen in for a good catch up sesh!

Spring was very hectic around here but we are settling back into t...

In this episode, we catch up with the Baltimore Ravens' long snapper, Nick Moore. Drafted into the Red Sox organization right out of high school as an infielder, Nick never dreamed he would one day become the highest-paid long snapper in the NFL. 

Listen in as Nick talks about his journey from professional baseball to professional football, the differences in the two coaching styles, the strength of his village, and the mental...

In this episode, we catch up with Coach Josh Clemmer. Josh is currently Celia's soccer coach for the North Chesapeake Football Club in Bel Air, MD. He speaks with us about his journey coaching this team from an elementary and middle school perspective while also sharing insight from his time coaching at Bel Air High School and leading that program to it's one and only State Championship. Yes, this episode is about coaching females ...

In this episode of Coaching Up, Anthony & Nikki catch up on life happenings as we transition from fall to winter. Anthony is calling the basketball games at Calvert Hall this winter, announcing the pep rally as well, all while coming back from battling the flu. Nikki talks about Nolan's switch to indoor track this winter and Celia's soccer team winning the Fallston Cup. We'll talk about that and how the soccer tournaments handl...

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki break down a case study involving a basketball team that was declared the championship winner but later realized the score was wrong and they actually lost. The coach decided to give the trophy back. Would you? We talk about this as well as the infamous WAGS soccer tournament. How many teams are in the divisions. How much money is being made. As loving as Coach Anthony was in the last episode ar...

In this episode, we are honored to have Amanda & Derrick Snyder as our guests to speak about the loss of their son Evan Snyder. Evan was a sophomore in high school when he passed away in June of 2023. Listen in as Amanda & Derrick discuss the impact of the sports community in their journey of grief.

Grief is such a unique experience, and one that Amanda tells us is completely different from person to person. This episode h...

In this episode, Coach Anthony & Nikki shine a light on the topic of quitting. When is it ok to quit a team? The current culture doesn't allow permission to quit, and we're not sure that's healthy. We discuss two case studies around Nikki's mindset clients and how quitting has entered the conversation. From athletes, to parents, & coaches, we shine a light on this with a sprinkling of current events into this one. Let's sta...

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki sit down in Christie Polley's office in downtown Bel Air, MD to discuss with Christie the impact parents and communities can have on our athletes. Listen in as Christie shares her story growing up as an athlete in a town with coaches, parents, athletes who bullied her. Christie's story is one of resilience, confidence, and, at times, complete heart break. Listen in as we shine a light on this ar...

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki catch up on life, death, and sports. Anthony fills us in on his summer break trips to the Bahamas and Myrtle Beach, how his travel softball tryouts went in July, and all things Banana Ball after Coach and his family attended a Savannah Bananas game at Camden Yards. Coach Nikki talks about her summer trip to Italy and how her Dad passed away while her family was gone on vacation. Her number is lo...

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki catch up on their spring seasons: what went well, what we learned. A special shout-out to Coach Anthony for being nominated as an All-Star Coach this season, along with 6 of his players! He discusses his thoughts on changing age groups with his daughter and what impact that will have on his current players and coaching staff. We also talk about a few best practices that worked for Nikki this sea...

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki discuss the book "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins. The book explores, in detail, the idea that we tend to tie happiness into other people's behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. This theory allows us to identify when and why it's happening and choose where to give our power. The Let Theory can improve the way we think and directly impact our quality of life. Listen in as Anthony & Nikki tal...

In this episode, we talk with Coach Howie McCormack, a fastpitch softball coach for the GA Power. We caught up with Coach at his home in Georgia after a productive evening on the softball fields. Coach Howie talks to us about his personal journey with playing baseball, transitioning to coaching softball, coaching his own daughters, recruiting tips, and everything in between. Listen in as we talk about what has worked and what hasn'...