Coaching Up Podcast
The Coaching Up Podcast is a community for coaches, athletes, parents, refs to come together and share their stories. What’s working. What’s not. And providing tips along the way. To help each other through the hard.
Episodes
On this episode, Anthony & I catch up for the last episode of the year. Anthony updates us on his Dad's health journey. Nikki updates us on her trip to Florida for family, lacrosse, & mindset. And both talk about how grateful they are for the doors the pod has opened. Friendship, life, & a little tip to stay mindful when fear creeps in.
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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 ...
Season 2: Episode 16: Catching up with Vincent Chapman, The Dancing Umpire from The Savannah Bananas
In this episode, we catch up with Vincent Chapman aka The Dancing Umpire. The one and only umpire that dances up a storm behind home plate for The Savannah Bananas! Listen in as we talk to Vince about his journey and how fate brought him to where he is today selling out major ballpark stadiums around the country. He has great advice for kids, a fresh take on youth sports, and some advice for those listening. Take notes!
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'...
In this episode, Anthony & Nikki shine a light on the pressure within sports. From NIL's in the collegiate world to gambling in the NCAA March Madness tournament and how youth sports has become THE player in the sports tourism arena. Thinking about the impact on the mind and body of the athletes...our kids...for their current mental health and future bodies. Let's start the conversations.
In this episode, we catch up with Chef Lily and her mom, Colette. In 2020, Lily and her mom started their Instagram page (ChefLilyRocks) to spread Lily's joy of cooking, sports, and positivity to the world. Lily (an 11-year-old out of Bel Air, Maryland) is well known for her delicious brownies for humans and special dog treats for our beloved four-legged friends. Listen in as we catch up with Lily about her thoughts on youth sports...
In this episode, we get to know Coach Ty Ward, the newly appointed Head Football Coach of Calvert Hall. We talk about his journey so far in coaching, building new programs, change, youth sports from the top down, and more!
In this episode, we talk with Lisa Still, a health teacher/coach, about taking care of our bodies through nutrition and sleep. Lisa has taught health at the middle and high school levels, & coached at the college level with Nikki for many years. She has a Bachelors of Science in Community & Health as well as a Masters in Health, Physical Education, & Coaching. She has a passion for people kids about food and how we can...
In this episode, Anthony and Nikki talk about the journey. Inspired by a quote from AJ Brown, a member of the 2024-2025 Super Bowl champion Eagles, we break down how to prepare our mindset to make the best out of the day to day and not just rely on the wins to fill our cup. Listen in as Anthony shares some big moments in his life's journey, past and present, that relate to the topic. From Super Bowl wins to JUCO wins to family dyna...
In this episode, we speak with Coach Zach Keesecker, co-owner of Protect Your Net LLC, a group focusing specifically on soccer goalie training. Zach grew up in Harford County, playing goalkeeper for C. Milton Wright High School and Towson University. Zach teaches PE at Honeygo Elementary School. Coach has worked with multiple clubs and keepers of all ages and skill sets in Baltimore and Harford County, MD. Listen in as Zach opens ...
In this episode, Anthony & Nikki talk about their recent injuries and give some tips on what might be helpful (& not) to athletes in the first few weeks of an injury. As athletes, as coaches, as parents, how can we support each other. Let's start the conversation.
In this episode, Anthony & Nikki discuss kids being overscheduled. Each family, each child, is unique but carving in time to shine a light on the topic should be universal. We are starting the conversation here!
In this episode, Anthony & Nikki catch up a little around the holiday break, Goals for season 2, and unpack the Netflix Documentary Mark Cavendish: Never Enough. Mark Cavendish is a retired , British, professional cyclist who has many accolades including holding the record for most stage wins at the Tour de France (35), achieved across 15 Tours and 17 years (2008-2024). The documentary pulls the curtain back on how hard the lif...
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