Best Swagger Coach Podcasts (2024)

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171: How Are Cockiness, Confidence, Swagger, and Class Related? Can Teams Have Them All? 54:26

6d ago54:26

54:26

We open Season 10 with a conversation about being cocky... or is it confidence? Is swagger the same thing? As always, we hope to spark some interesting and useful thought to help us all get better in how we relate to our players and coach our teams. We hope you will subscribe, follow, share, and participate with us for a new season of The Coaching …

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173: The "Perfect" Sport, and the Winner Is... 1:03:26

2h ago1:03:26

1:03:26

What is the perfect sport? What criteria would you consider to determine what makes the perfect sport? Pat and Chris share their (admittedly not unbiased) opinions on what makes the perfect sport, giving credence to several different sports in this episode.

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172: Savannah Bananas – Is It Baseball? 1:00:44

4h ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Our conversation topic today was provided by a listener: What do we think about the Savannah Bananas?

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170: Creating New Opportunities 1:05:32

14d ago1:05:32

1:05:32

We go back and revisit our original mission for starting the podcast and compare it to where we are today and some of the new things we are currently involved with. We are excited to help create (or revive) a new opportunity for young people in our community to play summer ball. In this episode, we talk about how it is coming to fruition.…

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169: Back To Basics (Team Fundamentals) 1:12:39

26d ago1:12:39

1:12:39

We are discussing a topic that was requested by a listener of the podcast, which is one of our favorite ways to get content. Let us know what you want us to have a conversation about in a future episode!

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168: The Experience of a Lifetime 1:15:00

1M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

It's time to get caught up and back into the flow of podcasting. Consider this episode a warmup for Season 10.

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167: Post-Season Check-In 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

We just want to let you know that we are still here and still podcasting! We have a lot to talk about from this past spring and a lot to look forward to in the next season of The Coaching Life Podcast.

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166: Genuine Joy For the Successes of Others 1:11:26

5M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

We are over a week into the High School baseball season and we reflect on our experiences and lessons learned so far this season.

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57. Embrace the F**k-it Mindset 20:26

5M ago20:26

20:26

In this episode of the Grab Life by the Goals podcast, host Lauren Widrick dives into the art of giving less f**ks and embracing messy action. She wants to challenge listeners to let go of the need for perfection and stop worrying about what others think. Instead, Lauren encourages a mindset of faith in the universe and trust in the abundance of sp…

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165: The Greatest Pleasure In Life (ft. Lukas Moore) 1:17:16

6M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

Our old friend Lukas Moore joins us from his new homefront in Wrigleyville, Chicago. This is a very rich conversation about coaching, motivating people, and the value of being part of a team working together to accomplish a goal.

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56. Spilling the Tea on the Summit: Behind the Scenes of Hosting the 2nd Annual Grab Life by the Goals Summit 37:03

6M ago37:03

37:03

Ever wonder what it’s like to host a large-scale conference…the good, bad and the ugly? The 2nd Annual Grab Life by the Goals Summit was absolutely bananas, in all the BEST ways. You’ll hear what it was like to plan, organize, sell tickets and run this signature event in our business…and get a behind-the-scenes pass to the breakthroughs, bliss, and…

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164: Yes, Do Play Multiple Sports! 1:07:37

6M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Today we revisit a question that comes up a lot. It's a topic that is always relevant because of the tension that is always felt by players, parents, and coaches. Should you play multiple sports or should you specialize? Should we always answer it the same way for every athlete? Is age a factor in the answer? Pat and Chris definitely have strong op…

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163: Change is Not a Four-Letter Word 45:47

6M ago45:47

45:47

Today's episode discusses the difference between PRINCIPLES and METHODS, and challenges coaches to consider ways in which they might need to change when it comes to their coaching. Do you have "20 years experience," or do you have "1 year's experience of the same thing 20 times in a row?"

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162: Creating a Memorable Experience for All 34:34

7M ago34:34

34:34

Nothing can stop The Coaching Life Podcast from being recorded! Pat is in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico on a Carnival cruise. Still, there are lessons learned from the experience to bring home and apply to our athletic programs.

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161: Coaching Life Culture – The Post Interview 59:02

7M ago59:02

59:02

Today the podcasters become the interviewees! Cami Seymore, a freshman Journalism student at Ohio University, interviews us for her column in The Post newspaper's Culture and Human Interest section. One of the biggest takeaways from the episode is our WHY – why do we continue recording The Coaching Life Podcast.…

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160: Coaches Learning from Coaches (OHSBCA Clinic Preview) 1:02:10

7M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

This week is one of our favorite times of the year. For high school baseball coaches in Ohio, it's the annual Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association clinic. We take some time to reflect on the value of coaches learning from one another and developing relationships with one another, and talk about some of the upcoming OHSBCA clinic session to…

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159: New Year, New Season! 1:05:56

7M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

The Coaching Life Podcast has gone through several changes and updates over our 9 seasons of recording, but the core of what we are about remains. We desire to be a useful resource for coaches, parents, and athletes. To have conversations about the values, challenges, and lessons we are provided by the world of youth, high school, college, and prof…

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55. Scaling the Summits of Your Life With Jenn Drummond 26:16

8M ago26:16

26:16

In today’s episode, we dove into Jenn's childhood dreams of becoming a fearless mountaineer, fueled by her love for adventure movies featuring Indiana Jones and Lara Croft. We followed her journey through college, where she conquered her first peaks. But life took a detour, temporarily putting mountaineering on hold. After a thought-provoking momen…

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54. Balancing Business, Babies and Bliss With Emily Breeze and Montell Watson 31:47

8M ago31:47

31:47

In this episode, Montel and Emily reveal the secret sauce behind their social media prowess. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of relatable moments as they confess their own fears and doubts, and then proceed to dismantle them with gusto. Whether it's the fear of putting yourself out there or the daunting question of whether anyone will actua…

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158: Flush It and Control Your Response 49:20

8M ago49:20

49:20

It was surprising to see the behavior and response of the NFL's most elite and successful quarterbacks this past weekend. But, that event provides a big lesson for all of us.

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53. Turning Heartbreak Into Happiness With Erin Santos and Blair Primis 34:25

8M ago34:25

34:25

In this hilarious and inspiring episode, we dive into the wild journey of Blair and Erin as they navigate crushes, tragedies, and their incredible second acts. Get ready to laugh, be inspired, and learn how to grab life by the goals! Oh Snap! Memorable Moments and Mind-Blowing Takeaways Lauren confesses her secret crush on Blair's wife, sparking an…

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157: How Sports Change Your Life 28:35

9M ago28:35

28:35

This conversation topic was suggested to us by one of our young listeners of The Coaching Life Podcast. Thanks, Gavin for helping us with the conversation about sports and life.

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156: Top 10 Attributes of a Great Coach 43:07

9M ago43:07

43:07

Great coaches have some common qualities and attributes. Today we break out a Top 10 list of those things.

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155: Who's Going to Fill the Gap? (A Tribute to Dave Boyd) 47:28

9M ago47:28

47:28

As we approach the season of gratitude and Thanksgiving, we take a moment to honor a man who selflessly gave more than 20 years of his life to make sure families, children, and even adults had a place to fulfill their dreams of playing baseball. Upon hearing of a local Recreational League Director's passing, Dave Boyd of Middleport, Ohio, The Coach…

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52. Why you need a "b*tch please" friend to expand your life 27:38

9M ago27:38

27:38

The title of this episode may make you laugh, but we're serious. Our guest today is JJ Littrell, who is my very best "b*tch please" friend...meaning we get on Zoom every Tuesday morning and push each other to express our full potential. Whether that's money mindset, pushing each other to do sales, coaching each other through slumps, or just cheerin…

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154: Development = "The Process of Winning" 1:19:10

10M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

As a coach, which focus do you have? A development-first focus, or a winning-first focus? How can the two approaches work together? Or is it always "development VS. winning?" This conversation is a bit lengthy, but it is a pretty hot topic that you will undoubtedly agree with some and disagree with some. We'd love to hear your thoughts!…

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51. I'm back b*tchez! Catching up on the last year of our lives 29:12

10M ago29:12

29:12

The Grab Life by the Goals podcast is BACK and I couldn’t be more excited. Pour a cup of coffee (or wine!) and let’s catch up on the last year of our lives! In this episode, I spill all the tea on: The REAL reason I took an extended break from the podcast, and why I’m back now! Everything that’s happened since our last episode…from remodeling my bu…

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153: Winning a Mental Game with Guest Morgan Rodgers, Ohio University Golf 1:00:03

10M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

We chat with Morgan Rodgers, freshman on the Ohio University Bobcats Women's Golf Team. This fall, Morgan has made an immediate impact preparing for her first regular season of golf this spring. Her success begins with understanding the mental game, and incorporating strategies to stay focused on what is most important – what is within her control.…

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152: Is Pressure a Figment of Your Imagination? 51:30

10M ago51:30

51:30

Some experts say that pressure doesn't really exist. Rather, it is something that our minds create. If so, then why does it feel so real? And what does it mean when someone says they "perform best under pressure?"

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151: Coaching Means Doing Stuff You Might Not Realize You Had To Do 51:30

11M ago51:30

51:30

We have another listener topic request. This conversation came from a coach who asked us about the extra time we spend maintaining our facility and playing field. Enjoy!

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150: Parent/Coach Collaboration Because We Have a Common Goal – the Player's Success 51:42

11M ago51:42

51:42

150 EPISODES!!!! Thanks for being part of our ongoing conversation! Whether you have listened since 2019 and all 150 episodes or you just found us, we APPRECIATE YOU. Thank you to everyone who sends comments, encouragement, and ideas for our show. In honor of our listening audience for 150 episodes, this one is a recent conversation brought to us d…

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149: Guest Parker Navarro, OHIO University QB – Lead From Whatever Role You're In 1:13:55

11M ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Today we have a conversation with OHIO University grad student quarterback Parker Navarro. Parker talks about the lessons he has learned through facing the adversity of a series of injuries, transferring, and finding himself in a backup role on a championship team. He provides invaluable advice and insight into how he has found strength and joy des…

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148: Guest Jon Hanlon and the Officials Shortage in High School Sports 1:31:16

11M ago1:31:16

1:31:16

It's happening in every state; schools are having difficulty scheduling games for Varsity sports because it seems there are not enough officials to go around. What happened to them? How can we get them back?

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147: Response to Poor Performance 57:33

12M ago57:33

57:33

Bad performances are a regular part of sports. If you play, coach, or have children who play, there will be bad days on the field and court. How we respond to these bad moments, bad games, and even sometimes bad seasons, can make or break future success. It's crucial that we understand the mindset strategies that we can adopt to be the best we can …

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146: Boys To Men 53:04

12M ago53:04

53:04

We would like to present a challenge to all young people – AVOID ADOLESCENSE. Of course, we'll explain what we mean.

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145: What You Say Matters 45:55

12M ago45:55

45:55

The relationship of mutual respect and trust between coach and player is directly related to performance and success. Our relationship with our players is driven by our communication. The culture of our program is built on our communication and the behaviors that follow. As coaches, we need to be mindful of this, take ownership of this reality, and…

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144: Youth Sports vs Church 37:09

1y ago37:09

37:09

Here's a topic we have never before discussed on The Coaching Life Podcast, but it's an extremely relevant conversation for just about every youth sports team. On most teams, there will be at least one family, and perhaps many, who struggle whenever there conflict between the ball schedule and their church attendance. As always, Chris and Pat take …

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143: Don't Go Broke! (and more Do's and Don'ts) 52:33

1y ago52:33

52:33

We continue our conversation for sports parents on some "do's and don'ts" that we recommend to help you and your kids have the best experience possible.

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142: There IS a Way When It Seems There Is No Way 44:09

1y ago44:09

44:09

Chris and Pat discuss the recent news of the closing of Alderson Broaddus University. What can we learn from this event?

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141: Do's and Don'ts For Sports Parents (Part 1) 1:02:10

1y ago1:02:10

1:02:10

We're beginning a new series of podcast episodes in which we talk about some things we SHOULD do with ourselves, with our children, with coaches, and with the other parents... as well as some things we should NOT do with each of those persons. If you are the parent of an athlete, you know how tempting it can be to lose our perspective when it comes…

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140: Stories From The Diamond 1:14:58

1y ago1:14:58

1:14:58

Chris and Pat are back together for a new episode, playing catch-up from taking some time off to coach their baseball teams this spring. They have lots of stories from the diamond to share.