Beyond the Buckets Show with Chris McSwain

#72. Zach Stevenson - COO of Silicon Valley Sports

Zach Stevenson was born and raised in San Jose, Ca. Throughout his life, he's always had an affinity for sports, particularly basketball, which he continues to play until this day.  Zach was a three sport athlete for Prospect High School where he graduated in 2007. After graduating, he began his coaching career as an assistant for the Varsity program at his alma mater. He would continue to coach until 2013. Zach has been a part of Silicon Valley Sports since its inception in 2019. He curre...

#72. Zach Stevenson - COO of Silicon Valley Sports

Zach Stevenson was born and raised in San Jose, Ca. Throughout his life, he's always had an affinity for sports, particularly basketball, which he continues to play until this day.  Zach was a three sport athlete for Prospect High School where he graduated in 2007. After graduating, he began his coaching career as an assistant for the Varsity program at his alma mater. He would continue to coach until 2013. Zach has been a part of Silicon Valley Sports since its inception in 2019. He curre...

#71. Robert Sher - Author | Speaker | Serial CEO

Robert Sher - Author | Speaker | Serial CEO | Founder | Consultant | Midsized Business Expert and Researcher | Sailor | Traveler | DIYer | Dad of 2 Robert Sher is founding principal of CEO to CEO, a consulting firm of former chief executives that improves the leadership infrastructure of midsized companies seeking to accelerate their performance. Robert has published extensively on the successful leadership traits of CEOs of mid-market companies. He has written two books, Mighty Midsized C...

#71. Robert Sher - Author | Speaker | Serial CEO

Robert Sher - Author | Speaker | Serial CEO | Founder | Consultant | Midsized Business Expert and Researcher | Sailor | Traveler | DIYer | Dad of 2 Robert Sher is founding principal of CEO to CEO, a consulting firm of former chief executives that improves the leadership infrastructure of midsized companies seeking to accelerate their performance. Robert has published extensively on the successful leadership traits of CEOs of mid-market companies. He has written two books, Mighty Midsized C...

#70. Bobby Hallback - Mental Health Therapist & Sports Psychology Consultant

Bobby Hallback - Mental Health Therapist & Sports Psychology Consultant  About Bobby Hallback:  As a Mental Health Therapist, I provide ongoing psychological care for clients dealing with psychosis, depression, anxiety, stress and etc. As a Sports Psychology Consultant, I help players and coaches reach their optimal performance by increasing their optimal mindset by decreasing their psychological distresses. I also provide clinical assessment to assess for clients psychological disturban...

#70. Bobby Hallback - Mental Health Therapist & Sports Psychology Consultant

Bobby Hallback - Mental Health Therapist & Sports Psychology Consultant  About Bobby Hallback:  As a Mental Health Therapist, I provide ongoing psychological care for clients dealing with psychosis, depression, anxiety, stress and etc. As a Sports Psychology Consultant, I help players and coaches reach their optimal performance by increasing their optimal mindset by decreasing their psychological distresses. I also provide clinical assessment to assess for clients psychological disturban...

#69. Joerik Michiels - Founder of Elite Athletes & Internationally Renowned Skill Trainer

Beyond the Buckets Ep. #69 Joerik Michiels - Founder of Elite Athletes & Internationally Renowned Skill Trainer Joerik was born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium. Passionate about skills training from a young age, he has spent close to a decade studying and gaining knowledge from a variety of coaches and basketball trainers all over the world. This led to teaming up with Olivier Goetgeluck to create the Elite Athletes program. At the ‘EA Facility’ in Antwerp, players of all ages and abilities ...

Will Freedman - Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lassen Community College

Will Freedman is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lassen Community College. He is a Santa Monica native and former Cal State University East Bay standout.  Will finished top five in scoring, top three in shooting percentage and top ten in rebounding in school history.  He briefly played professionally overseas and began his coaching career shortly after that.  Will has a Master's degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from University of Concordia.   Out now on all podcast platform...

Jeff Christian - Professor of Nursing, ABA Basketball Coach & CEO of C4 Leaders

Jeff Christian is a professor of Nursing, ABA Head Coach For the Solano Stallions and CEO/Founder of C4 Leaders.       About C4 Leaders:  C4 Leaders is a grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is to build community. 2021 will mark our rebranding of putting 100% of our efforts into helping individuals, families, teams, and organizations ignite the greatness within. We will accomplish this is two specific ways. First we will put on live events to help our guests experience the powe...

Joe Keller - President & CEO of Phenom Basketball

Mike Motil - Head Boys Coach at St. Francis High School

Mike Motil is the Head Boys Coach at St. Francis High School in Mtn. View, CA.  He has been the head coach since 2008 and has won 3 Central Coast Section Championships.  Many of his players have gone on to the collegiate and even professional ranks (NBA Veteran Tyler Johnson).  We have a great conversation on the ups and downs of coaching, managing basketball & family and his motivation to continue his coach journey.    

Mike Motil - Head Boys Coach at St. Francis High School

Mike Motil is the Head Boys Coach at St. Francis High School in Mtn. View, CA.  He has been the head coach since 2008 and has won 3 Central Coast Section Championships.  Many of his players have gone on to the collegiate and even professional ranks (NBA Veteran Tyler Johnson).  We have a great conversation on the ups and downs of coaching, managing basketball & family and his motivation to continue his coach journey.    

Sammy Doucette - Head Coach Orange Coast College… Talks coaching with Kobe Bryant, Life Lessons from Legends & Culture in her program

Sammy Doucette - Head Coach Orange Coast College… Talks coaching with Kobe Bryant, Life Lessons from Legends & Culture in her program  Sammy Doucette is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Orange Coast College.  She also spent time as the Head Coach at Costa Mesa High School, with previous stops at Concordia University and Hope International University as an assistant coach.  For three years, Doucette also coached for Mamba Youth Sports in Newport Beach, working under the guidance of forme...

Sammy Doucette - Head Coach Orange Coast College… Talks coaching with Kobe Bryant, Life Lessons from Legends & Culture in her program

Sammy Doucette - Head Coach Orange Coast College… Talks coaching with Kobe Bryant, Life Lessons from Legends & Culture in her program  Sammy Doucette is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Orange Coast College.  She also spent time as the Head Coach at Costa Mesa High School, with previous stops at Concordia University and Hope International University as an assistant coach.  For three years, Doucette also coached for Mamba Youth Sports in Newport Beach, working under the guidance of forme...

John Hartofilis - Host of Gen Z Hoops Podcast & Future NBA General Manager

John Hartofilis - Host of Gen Z Hoops Podcast & Future NBA General Manager John Hartofilis is a Junior at the Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, expecting to graduate in May 2022. John is a hard-working and self-motivated individual looking to launch a successful career in the sports industry post-graduation. Through his work at X2 Performance, coaching at Xavier HS, managing SLAA, and engaging in various other sports-based initiatives, John hopes to be a valuable asset to any high-...

Todd Corbin - Educator, Speaker & Author... Takes a Deep Dive into Mindfulness for Athletes

Todd Corbin is a former multisport student athlete and youth baseball coach, longtime avid runner and sports enthusiast, mindfulness teacher, professional speaker, certified parenting coach, and parent to two teen athletes. Mistakenly labeled learning disabled in first grade left Todd with very low self-esteem and many social, emotional, and mental scars. As a result, Todd turned his attention to helping others, primary athletes, coaches, and educators, to build an unshakeable belief system...

Big Fellas Podcast: Appearance by Chris McSwain

Coach Chris McSwain joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about Creating Top Flight Elite Basketball, Coaching the Girls Varsity Basketball Team at Valley Christian High School, and Starting the Beyond The Buckets Podcast! (1:17) - Chris’ Intro To The Buckets (3:05) - Directing Basketball at Valley Christian (4:12) - Going Beyond The Buckets (9:20) - Businesses Beyond The Buckets (13:15) - Living Life Beyond The Buckets (15:45) - Pre NBA Finals Thoughts (18:10) - Splash La...

Big Fellas Podcast: Appearance by Chris McSwain

Coach Chris McSwain joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about Creating Top Flight Elite Basketball, Coaching the Girls Varsity Basketball Team at Valley Christian High School, and Starting the Beyond The Buckets Podcast! (1:17) - Chris’ Intro To The Buckets (3:05) - Directing Basketball at Valley Christian (4:12) - Going Beyond The Buckets (9:20) - Businesses Beyond The Buckets (13:15) - Living Life Beyond The Buckets (15:45) - Pre NBA Finals Thoughts (18:10) - Splash La...

Luke Bobilak - Leadership & Excellence Consultant... Returns to talk Effective Meeting Strategies

Luke Bobilak has a background as an educator, educational leader and high performance basketball coach. Luke has spent much of my early career in the US working with and learning from some of the best teachers in the game. It was during this time where he developed a real passion for TEACHING all things.  Teaching leadership is his passion! In his own words “Not just coaches, leaders across all industries. The work is about finding the gap in capacity, whether that be for individuals or orga...

Luke Bobilak - Leadership & Excellence Consultant... Returns to talk Effective Meeting Strategies

Luke Bobilak has a background as an educator, educational leader and high performance basketball coach. Luke has spent much of my early career in the US working with and learning from some of the best teachers in the game. It was during this time where he developed a real passion for TEACHING all things.  Teaching leadership is his passion! In his own words “Not just coaches, leaders across all industries. The work is about finding the gap in capacity, whether that be for individuals or orga...

Jonathan Jones - Author, Public Speaker & Podcast Host

Jonathan Jones - Author, Public Speaker & Podcast Host Jonathan is a young professional and former student-athlete with desire to use his adversities and life experiences to influence holistic development of current student-athletes. His strategy engages students with hands-on interactive sessions, and offers tangible application. The result, students leave with individual insight that serves as a personal resource helping them prepare for future transitions through life post graduation.  ...

Coaching Mud - Podcast Appearance by Chris McSwain

This episode features Coach Chris McSwain. He's entering his 8th season as the Head Coach of the Valley Christian High School Girl's Basketball Program. During his time at Valley Christian he has led his team to 2 section titles, appeared in 5 Open Division CIF-CCS playoffs, 7 straight CIF-NorCal appearances with one NorCal Runner-up placement, and he's the quickest to 100 wins and holds the most wins in school history.  In addition to his position at Valley Christian, he is also the Direct...

Quintin Lester - Director of Basketball at Game Changer Sports Las Vegas

Quintin Lester - Director of Basketball at Game Changer Sports Las Vegas… Talks Grassroots Basketball Quintin Lester is the Director of Basketball at Game Changer Sports in Las Vegas Nevada.  He is also the former Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Liberty High School.  In 2011 Coach Lester took the girls varsity team at Liberty to their first every state championship game and the team went 28-2.  On that team he coached Amanda Delgado who won the Nevada Gatorade Girls Basketball Play...

Mariya Moore - Former USC & Louisville Star… Talks about how to attain greatness, becoming a lawyer & much more!!!

Mariya Moore - Former USC & Louisville Star… Talks about how to attain greatness, becoming a lawyer & much more!!! Mariya Moore is a former High School All-American and Louisville & USC standout.  Mariya finished her career at Louisville making all conference every in her first three years as well as finishing 13th all time in scoring, 9th in assists, 5th in 3-pointers made and 7th in free throws made.  Needless to say she was one of the best to attend the school.  She transferred to USC to...

Minyon Moore - University of Oregon Star talks about her journey... Playing for Legends & Becoming a young Entrepreneur!

Minyon Moore is a former basketball star at University of Oregon and University of Southern California.  She transferred to Oregon after graduating from USC with a Communications Degree.  At Oregon she played for the #1 team in the Nation while earning her Master’s Degree in Advertising & Brand Responsibility.  She recently launched her new brand called Top 2 Not 2.  At age 22 she is an up and coming super star and future mogal!!!  Minyon just recently joined the Women's Professional League....

Karlie Samuelson - Former Stanford Guard… Talks overcoming adversity, Dealing with COVID Overseas & Legacy!

Karlie Samuleson is a former Stanford Basketball Standout and Professional Basketball Player... While at Stanford, Karlie was able to appear in two Final Fours...  and is widely known for being one of the best 3 point shooting specialists to ever play in the Pac 12.  Karlie has two sisters (Bonnie - Stanford) and (Katie Lou Uconn).  Karlie played in the WNBA for a few seasons and is currently playing basketball professionally in Spain with her sister Katie.  We have a terrific conversation o...

Karlie Samuelson - Former Stanford Guard… Talks overcoming adversity, Dealing with COVID Overseas & Legacy!

Karlie Samuleson is a former Stanford Basketball Standout and Professional Basketball Player... While at Stanford, Karlie was able to appear in two Final Fours...  and is widely known for being one of the best 3 point shooting specialists to ever play in the Pac 12.  Karlie has two sisters (Bonnie - Stanford) and (Katie Lou Uconn).  Karlie played in the WNBA for a few seasons and is currently playing basketball professionally in Spain with her sister Katie.  We have a terrific conversation o...

Carlnel Wiley Drops back in... TBL, Current Events, Election, Growing During a Pandemic!

Blaine Strong - Wellness Entrepreneur, Nutrition & Fitness Coach

Blaine Strong - Wellness Entrepreneur, Nutrition & Fitness Coach

Katie Gruys - Associate Head Coach Southern Utah University

Katie Gruys is in her second season as an assistant coach for the Southern Utah women's basketball team. Before coming to Southern Utah, Gruys spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at Willamette University, a Division III institution in Oregon. During her time at WU, the Bearcats had a combined record of 28-24, including a 17-10 record in 2017-18. They would go on to finish that season as the runner-up in the Northwest Conference Tournament and clinch their first winning seas...

John Diatte - Legendary Baseball Coach @ Valley Christian HS... Talks program building and cultivating excellence

John Diatte - Legendary Baseball Coach @ Valley Christian HS... Talks program building and cultivating excellence

Sarah Dramis - Triple Crown Hiker & Ultra Marathon Runner... Tells her Remarkable Story!!!

Beyond the Buckets Ep. 47 Sarah Dramis is a Triple Crown Hiker, Personal Trainer & Ultrarunner.  Sara does it all!!!  From a debilitating spinal surgery in her teenage years to an Elite Professional Athlete.  She is one of the few people on this earth to earn the Triple Crown of Hiking which includes conquering three of the most challenging trails (Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail & Continental Divide) The total length of the three trails is about 7,900 miles… She tells us her amazing...

Pete Simos - Former Piedmont Hills Coach Talks Hoops, Culture & More!

Beyond the Buckets Ep. 46 Pete Simos - Former Piedmont Hills Coach Talks Hoops, Culture & More! Pete Simos is the former Head Boys Basketball Coach at Piedmont Hills and Sequoia High School.  Coach Simos has a track record for instilling toughness, physicality and a winning culture.  In his 11 years at Piedmont Hills his teams won seven league championships and runner up the other four years in the tough BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division.  Simos was relentless in his preparation for practices and ...

Mandy Botham - Head Women’s Basketball at Coach Red Deer College (Canada)

Beyond the Buckets Ep. 45 Mandy Botham Head Women’s Basketball at Coach Red Deer College - Talks Canidian Basketball Uprising, Culture, BLM & More Mandy Botham is the Head Women’s Basketball at Coach Red Deer College in Alberta Canada.  She is entering her 4th year as the head coach.  She’s been coaching for 15 years and has coached at many levels.  In her own words “I put an emphasis on developing "universal players" who have the skills to play any position. Character and attitude are mass...

Alle Moreno - St. Mary’s Stockton Girls Basketball Coach

Beyond the Buckets Ep. 44 Alle Moreno - St. Mary’s Stockton Head Coach Alle Moreno is the Varsity Girls Coach at the National Powerhouse St. Mary’s Stockton.  She is entering her first year as head coach after spending the last six years as an Assistant Coach at San Jose State University.  Last season as the Associate Head Coach at San Jose State, their team achieved their highest win total in 40 years!  She was a former Division 1 player at Sacramento State University where she was named c...

Luke Bobilak Leadership & Excellence Consultant

Luke Bobilak has a background as an educator, educational leader and high performance basketball coach. Luke has spent much of my early career in the US working with and learning from some of the best teachers in the game. It was during this time where he developed a real passion for TEACHING all things.  Teaching leadership is his passion! In his own words “Not just coaches, leaders across all industries. The work is about finding the gap in capacity, whether that be for individuals or orga...

Luke Bobilak Leadership & Excellence Consultant

Luke Bobilak has a background as an educator, educational leader and high performance basketball coach. Luke has spent much of my early career in the US working with and learning from some of the best teachers in the game. It was during this time where he developed a real passion for TEACHING all things.  Teaching leadership is his passion! In his own words “Not just coaches, leaders across all industries. The work is about finding the gap in capacity, whether that be for individuals or orga...

How to Have an Attitude of Gratitude?

How to Have an Attitude of Gratitude? Gratitude Means: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. An attitude of gratitude means making it a habit to express thankfulness and appreciation in all parts of your life, on a regular basis, for both the big and small things alike. All the negatives in 2020 The eyes of a Nurse  Meditation practice (I am grateful & content) Thank you! No arms and no legs No problem! Nicholas Vujicic   The grass i...

Kurt Robinson - Sports Agent, Attorney & Entrepreneur

Beyond the Buckets Ep. 41 - Kurt K. Robinson - Sports Agent, Attorney & Entrepreneur  Kurt K. Robinson was a successful practicing attorney, Law professor,former professional sports agent, published author and entrepreneur. Recently, he transitioned to the Cannabis industry. Consulting, drafting Development Agreements with Municipalities, obtaining State Licensing for clients, lobbying and acting as an expert in assisting Cannabis industry, start-up or an established facility.  He has a wea...

Kurt Robinson - Sports Agent, Attorney & Entrepreneur

Beyond the Buckets Ep. 41 - Kurt K. Robinson - Sports Agent, Attorney & Entrepreneur  Kurt K. Robinson was a successful practicing attorney, Law professor,former professional sports agent, published author and entrepreneur. Recently, he transitioned to the Cannabis industry. Consulting, drafting Development Agreements with Municipalities, obtaining State Licensing for clients, lobbying and acting as an expert in assisting Cannabis industry, start-up or an established facility.  He has a wea...

Knowing vs. Doing! Why is it so hard?

Knowing vs. Doing  It’s easy to know what to do but why is it so hard to actually do it?   Whatever it is in life we generally know what we need to do but rarely act on the things we need to do…  Why?  Procrastinating  Discipline  Routine  When you get off track  Coach or accountability partner 

Shea Coleman - Owner of Topdown Performance

Shea Coleman - Owner of Topdown Performance

How to become a Sports Entrepreneur!

How to become a Sports Entrepreneur! Where to start? Clear vision  What do you like  What is the end goal Be ready to change and alter plans Foundation is everything first jobs (Selling candy, tour guide, Champs sports)  getting the much needed reps city of Campbell  Reffing HS    Started coaching HS   Patience   Start showing your value - Trainer Build a name  - get more kids  Time to spread  Baby Steps  Start small - 1-2 2-4... Build a team - friends / family  Stick to wh...

Robert Braunstein - Executive Producer/Host/Owner 49ers Cal-Hi Sports Report

Robert Braunstein - Executive Producer/Host/Owner 49ers Cal-Hi Sports Report Robert Braunstein is the Owner, Host and Executive Producer at 49ers Cal-Hi Sports Report in the San Francisco Bay Area.  He has been in the sports and entertainment world for over 30 years and has covered some amazing athletes during his tenure.  Under Robert’s leadership his company has been the recipient of two Emmy Awards.  Cal-Hi Sports is recognized as the nation's top High School sports program. Cal-Hi Sport...

Pandemic Talk: Should Youth Sports Return in 2020?

These are some thoughts I had about returning to play in 2020 Should Youth Sports Return in 2020? Pro’s Kids need to be active  Camaraderie Sense of Normalcy   Sports are fun At some point we need to return…  Con’s  Spreading the disease  Not enough information  Adults need to think rationally  Very few are getting ahead What’s really the benefit of starting in 2021 Hot items: Kids are playing.. My thoughts on club sports going on now Adults making decisions for kids  Alter...

Ali Mollet - Head Women’s Coach at Folsom Lake College

Beyond the Buckets Ep. 35 Ali Mollet - Head Women’s Coach at Folsom Lake College Ali Mollet is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Folsom Lake College.  In her first two years she has had tremendous success starting a new program from the ground up. Ali spent time as an assistant coach at Chico State University and Sacramento City College before accepting a head coaching job. She was also the Director of Basketball Operations at Sacramento State University where she played.  As a McDonald’...

Shine Bright Like a Diamond Speech to VC Warriors Football Team

Here is a little speech I gave last November to the Valley Christian High School Football Team.  We talk about shining bright like a Diamond!