The Leading Edge Podcast
The Leading Edge Podcast shares impactful interviews to benefit youth coaches, educators, and program leaders. Topics range from leadership and program building to real world stories of difference makers in youth sports and activity. Hear from experts, influential thinkers, and builders of powerful programs to uncover insight and opportunities to help your program achieve more.
Episodes
21 episodes
Servant Leadership: The Key to Building Grit and Resilience in Student-Athletes with Paul Jones
In this episode of the Leading Edge Podcast, we engage in a riveting conversation with Paul Jones, Athletic Director at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, California. With his extensive athletic experience and ongoing pursuit of a Ph....
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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22:19
The Power of Positivity and Coachability in Leadership with Jamy Bechler
Join us on the Leading Edge podcast as we welcome Jamy Bechler, a former college basketball coach and now a renowned speaker, author, and leadership consultant. Bechler shares his insights on positivity and coachability in leadership roles. He ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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24:17
Team-Building and Balancing Health in Sports with Coach Heather Macy
In this episode of The Leading Edge Podcast, we were joined by Heather Macy, Head Basketball Coach at Greensboro College and innovative Founder of 2 Feet In Coaching. Coach Macy discusses the importance of realizing your potential to balance ph...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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27:37
Amplifying Sports Experiences and Fan Engagement with Ryan Friedline
Join Ryan Friedline, Director of Game Presentation and Fan Engagement at The University of Arizona, as he shares his insights on creating electrifying sports event experiences. In this episode, Ryan Friedline emphasizes the importance of fan en...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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26:59
Investing in Team Culture: Inspiring and Fostering Good Teammates with Lance Loya
Join Lance Loya, a former college basketball coach turned bestselling author, blogger, podcaster, and professional speaker, as he shares his invaluable insights on becoming an exceptional teammate. In this episode, Lance Loya delves into the si...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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26:56
Applying Coaching Strategies Beyond the Court and Into Your Program with Don Showalter
Don Showalter, Head Coach and Director of Coach Development for the USA Basketball Youth Division, emphasizes the importance of good leadership fundamentals that transcend across all sports and activities. Coach Showalter stresses that success ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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27:38
Esports: Leadership, teamwork, and social emotional benefits - with Dr. Richard Woodruff
Dr. Richard Woodruff, Social Emotional Wellness Coordinator at Stockton Unified School District and Commissioner of the Central California Esports League, discusses the value of esports teams on high school campuses, the concept of integrati...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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27:07
Leveraging Personal Branding and Social Media for Leadership Development in Students - with Dr. Scott Grant
As President and CEO of Triple Threat Leadership, Dr. Scott Grant is revolutionizing the way coaches and program leaders help students become confident adults.Utilizing personal branding exercises to first define mission, visio...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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21:12
“Leadership Is a Behavior, Not a Title” + Driving Interconnection With Your Group - With Joe Pellerito
Joe Pellertio is a Leadership Development Strategist for Capturing Kids’ Hearts®, an organization that “equips professionals in K-12 education to implement transformational processes focused on social-emotional well-being, relationship-driven c...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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26:34
Developing Grit In Your Program and Where Program Leaders Struggle the Most - with Kevin Broene
Kevin Broene is a teacher, coach, athletic director, and most recently added “company founder” to his list of titles, all of which has given him an incredible perspective on what it truly means to be a good leader for students.In 2017, B...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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32:30