COMMUNITY FOR COACHES

In this episode, we sit down with Lindsey Wilson, a former Division I and WNBA basketball player, as well as the founder of Positive Performance Training and the Mindset Coach Academy Podcast. Lindsey shares invaluable insights on coaching athletes to develop a healthy mindset, both on and off the court or field. She discusses practical strategies and tools for fostering mental res

Dave Francis shares from his vast experience in high school and youth sports as a player, coach and parent. Dave is the founder of both Repurposed Coaching and the Enjoy the Game. Enjoy the Game partners with youth sports programs to improve education for parents and coaches. Repurposed Coaching connects retired coaches interested in filling a support role in the lives of new coac

Anders Hanson –2024 Rising Star Award Recipient Cross Country/Track, Olathe East HS Coach Hanson’s podcast interview (coming soon) What was shared about Coach Hanson: Anders is incredibly relational and encouraging to all the runners he works with at Olathe East. He is able to meet student athletes where they are, and make them feel valued as individuals, not simply by their pe

Basketball, Olathe North HS Coach Olerich’s podcast interview (coming soon) What was shared about Coach Olerich: Adam constantly uses basketball to teach high school boys at Olathe North life lessons and that success comes from hard work and being about the right stuff. https://communityforcoaches.org/2024-coach-of-the-year-finalists/

Aaron Davidson Cross Country/Track, Blue Valley West HS What was shared about Coach Davidson: Aaron demonstrates his faith by pouring into the lives of his athletes. He was the head coach at Shawnee Mission North High School for a number of years before transitioning to Blue Valley recently. He has made a huge impact in the district and among his fellow coaches, both at SMN and at

Lauren Paccapaniccia Soccer, Athena FC Coach Paccapaniccia’s podcast interview (coming soon) What was shared about Coach Paccapaniccia: Lauren Paccapaniccia is a tremendous coach. She actively engages in the lives of her players and provides the type of guidance/coaching that makes athletes the best version of themselves, while also improving the overall team’s skill. https://c

Michelle Abshire Volleyball, Blue Valley West HS, MAVS, Blue Valley Rec Coach Abshire’s podcast interview (coming soon) What was shared about Coach Abshire: Michelle Abshire is a passionate, hard-working, and dedicated coach. She has been a staple on the volleyball sidelines for decades. Her passion for the sport is contagious, inspiring her team to push beyond their limits and s

Jerald Long Football, Track, Pleasant Ridge MS Coach Long’s podcast interview (coming soon) What was shared about Coach Long: Jerald Long goes above and beyond to make better athletes and better people. He’s not just about winning games; he’s about building character, discipline, and resilience in every player. You can ask anyone who has ever been around Coach Long or has had

Amy Hoffsommer-Griffin: head volleyball coach at Olathe West High School. What was shared about Amy: She has consistently demonstrated unparalleled dedication and an unmatched level of care for the student-athletes in the Olathe West volleyball program. Volleyball, and sports, in general, is not just about wins and losses; it’s about the profound impact a coach can have on the l

John O'Sullivan and Jerry Lynch are nationally and internationally known authors and speakers in the arena of coaching and leadership development who share a wealth of wisdom with us today on the podcast as we explore their new book, The Champion Teammate. Enjoy the show! You can connect with John and/or Jerry or listen to their podcast here: https://changingthegameproject.co