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Coach Forward Podcast

95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings

On this podcast, hosted by Coach and CEO at OWN IT Jason Mejeur, we take you beyond the X’s and O’s and explore the ever-changing landscape of high-impact coaching in sports. We share the latest innovation, advice, and hands-on youth coaching insights to help you mentor, inspire, and create champions for life.

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Caitlin Schweihofer - Volleyball Coach at Rutgers University on Rethinking Relationships for Recruiting and Retention

June 08, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [2:45] The Lasting Impact of Coaches [6:30] Building Culture with New Teams & Institutions [10:30] The Secret to Successful Recruiting  [15:15] How to Increase Retention [24:00] Core Values and Coaching Philosophies [30:00] Communicating with Gen Z & Digital Natives [36:00] Health & Wellness at Rutgers Today to be joined by co...

Jessica Renney & Paula McQuaid - How Coaches Can Improve Mental Health for Athletes

February 09, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [6:45] Why Athletes Don't Seek Help [10:30] Tools for Coaches [14:00] Mental Health Awareness in Professional Sports [20:15] Incorporating Mental Health into Culture [24:00] The Look, Notice, Listen Framework [31:00] External Mental Health Resources for Coaches [36:00] More about Hone Athletics Today I got to talk with Jessica ...

Mark Wasikowski - Head Coach at Oregon Baseball on Teaching Players To Lead, When A Walk-On Called Out The Head Coach, When Oregon Baseball Ditched The Fancy Nike Gear, and More.

December 08, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [13:41] Leading By Listening [15:57] Being Question-Oriented vs. Statement-Oriented [25:07] Creating A Mission-Vision-Process Team [28:59] Teaching Players To Lead [34:30] When Oregon Baseball Ditched The Fancy Nike Gear [37:46] When A Walk-On Called Out The Head Coach [44:45] Player-Led Culture Sessions Today I got to talk with ...

Jake Boss - Leaving Losses on the Field, How to Have Hard Conversations, The NIL and Transfer Era, and More.

November 28, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [12:00] How To Deal With Disrespect [20:38] Increasing Intensity During Warmups [27:09] Helping Players Find Their Fit [30:21] Building Culture In The NIL & Transfer Era [34:32] Leaving Losses On The Field Coach Boss was appointed the 16th head coach in Michigan State baseball history on July 1, 2008, and has quickly become one o...

Jason Novak - Head S&C Coach at Michigan State Football on The 3 Pillars of MSU Football's Weight Room, Implementing Mission-Critical Standards, How to Handle Pressure, and More.

November 02, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [14:08] How Michigan St Football Focuses On "Mission-Critical" Standards [17:23] The 3 Rules Of The Weight Room [26:54] Keeping Similar Routines In-Season [28:45] Supporting Players Under Pressure Coach Novak is in his third year as the Head Coach of Strength & Conditioning for the Michigan State football program. His offseason ...

Ben Sowders - Director of Strength & Conditioning for Louisville Football on How to Work With Underachieving Players, Teaching Players to Earn What They Want, Investing In Mental Performance, and More.

October 27, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [08:33] Seeing A Decline In Competition [11:02] Teaching Players to Earn What They Want [16:27] How to Work With Underachieving Players [19:51] Receiving Accountability From Players [29:17] Investing In Mental Performance Coach Sowders is the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Louisville Football. He has spent the last 15 y...

Erin Lindsey - How to Build Trust with Players, Identifying Individual Motivators, Creating Culture from Ground-Zero, and More.

October 19, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [09:41] Taking Business Skills Into Coaching [25:18] Creating Culture from Ground-Zero [32:19] How to Build Trust With Players [35:42] Great Cultures Need Conflict [49:23] Identifying Individual Motivations I’m excited to be joined today by Coach Erin Lindsey, Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Santa Clara. After taking over in 20...

Molly Miller - How to Define Team Roles, The Four Pillars of Team Culture, How Much Time You Should Spend on Court, and More.

October 12, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [04:19] Transitioning to a Bigger Program [05:23] Spending Less Time on the Court [14:20] Defining Team Roles [19:43] The Four Pillars of Grand Canyon Culture [29:07] Establishing "Benergy" I’m excited to be joined today by Coach Molly Miller, Head Coach for Grand Canyon Women's Basketball.  Holds a career winning percentage of ...

Jim Schlossnagle - Head Baseball Coach at Texas A&M on Challenging Players With Core Values, How to Run Meetings That Reinforce Culture, Being Coach-Fed Plus Player-Led, and More.

October 06, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [07:54] Moving Beyond a Culture on Paper [13:34] Being Coach-Fed, Player-Led [30:03] Setting Up Culture Summer School [32:50] How to Run Meetings That Reinforce Culture [39:25] Challenging Players With Core Values I’m excited to be joined today by Coach Jim Schlossnagle, Head Baseball Coach at Texas A&M.  In his first season at ...

Brian Eskildsen - Assistant Coach at Georgia Tech Men's Basketball on How to Create Your Coaching Network, Extracurricular Programming, Mentorship, The Future of Coaching, and More.

September 29, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [04:15] - How to Create Your Coaching Network [10:03] - How to Keep Your Athlete Relationships Strong [13:50] - Eating Breakfast as a Team [18:52] - Creating Off-Court Programs for Players [28:49] - Pairing Players with Positive Mentors [37:02] - What Coaches Will Face in the Next Five Years  This week, I’m excited to be joined t...

Jessie Ivey - Mastering Relationships Within Your Team, How to Create an Energy-Rich Culture, Taking Care of Yourself as a Coach, and More.

September 21, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [09:22] - Writing Personal Notes For Each Game [16:51] - Taking Care of Yourself as a Coach [23:58] - The Lesson Coach Ivey Learned The Hard Way [26:10] - Protecting Relationships w/ Players and Staff [29:27] - The Differences Between Head Coaches and Assistants [32:09] - Bringing Energy to Your Staff and Players I’m excited...

Kermit Davis - Ole Miss Men's Basketball Coach on Team Captains, How to Grow as a Coach, Building a Positive Locker Room, and More.

September 14, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [11:22] - Finding Ways to Grow as a Coach [14:50] - Using Freshmen and Transfers as Captains [23:27] - Building a "Happy Locker Room" [28:08] - Kermit Davis' Best Advice After 27+ Years [32:34] - What's On The Coaching Horizon I’m excited to be joined today by Coach Kermit Davis. Kermit Davis is in his fifth season at the hel...

Craig Skinner - 2020 National Champion Volleyball Coach at Kentucky on Developing a Championship Manual, How to Coach Beyond the X's and O's, Coping with Wins and Loses, and More.

September 09, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [5:40] Great players don't make great coaches [7:21] Shifting from assistant to head coach [13:38] The challenges that come with winning a national championship [15:15] Building a program is bigger than X's and O's [17:02] Writing a Championship Manual [26:15] Creating time and space to talk about world events [30:41] Lookin...

Jesse Mermuys - Orlando Magic Assistant Coach on Using Joy to Improve Your Culture, Chasing Individual Goals to Create Team Success, How Tech is Shaping the Future of Youth Sports, and More.

August 30, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [05:35] Valuing experience over compensation [12:56] Using joy to improve your culture [20:05] Chasing individual goals to create team success [27:32] The best NBA teams are led by the players [32:28] What technology is changing locker rooms [36:33] Integrating mental practices into training Coach Forward is an interview-style po...

RJay Barsh - Assistant Men's Coach w/ FSU Basketball on Coaching Players Differently, How to Fill Your Own Cup, Letting Players Get to Know You, and More.

August 25, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [05:12] Coaching vs. the business of basketball [07:11]  How to fill your own cup as coach [09:22] Letting players get to know you at their own pace [13:41] The dilemma of trusting your instincts [23:37] Helping players envision their futures [32:08] Deciding how to coach players differently [39:04] Stepping stones for young...

Stephen Mackey - How to Build a Culture of Character, Removing the Stigma of Failure, Top Questions to Ask Your Players, and More.

August 18, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [06:06] Coaches learn when they listen [07:55] Teaching athletes to take pride [12:10] Meaningful check-ins [17:31] What to do when your players aren't their best [22:18] Steal this idea — leadership journals [29:33] Ask your players this question [34:30] The safest place to fail [39:16] Person > Player I’m excited today t...

Matt Entz - 6x FCS National Champion on Being Part of a Community, Juggling Dad and Coaching Duties, Managing Player Discipline Issues, and More.

August 09, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. Highlights from the episode: [4:57] Moving from coordinator to head coach [6:36] Believing in players [10:05] Belief in the system as a staff [14:13] Belonging to a community [16:17] Juggling dad duties AND coaching duties [18:03] Leaders are created, not born [24:18] Player input on discipline issues [31:26] Use your influence I’m excited today to be...

Kurt Hines - Using Football to Care About People, Being Present as a Coach, Giving Players Opportunities to Talk, Parent Meetings and Social Gatherings, and More.

August 02, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at OWN IT. [9:58] Being where your feet are [14:49] Using football to care about people [18:54] A moment he wasn't proud of [24:52] Giving players opportunities to talk [26:08] Friend or coach? [39:48] Parent meetings and social gatherings [44:59] How teaching elementary school has made him a better coach Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Kurt Hines. Coach ...

Rodney Perry - The Power of Team Retreats, Using Family and Fun to Establish Culture, Advice from Coach Carter, Sunday Huddles, and More.

July 27, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Episode Notes: [4:24] His first coaching lesson at age 16 [7:35] Teaching w/ details [9:50] The power of team retreats [14:47] The 3 H's at Link Academy [19:06] Sunday huddles [21:30] Talking w/ the OG Coach Carter [23:18] Using family to establish culture [27:18] Chop Wood, Carry Water [32:15] Too much training? Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some ti...

Ben Reaves - The Role Love Plays in Sports, Creating a Leadership Council, Saying No as a Head Coach, and More.

July 19, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Episode Notes: [4:35] His time as a walk-on at UGA [6:20] Moving from coordinator to head coach [8:41] The role love plays in sports [12:20] Standards and balance as a pillar of the program [15:56] How much is too much for a kid? [17:26] Saying no as a head coach [18:50] Keeping it fun [25:13] The freedom to not know [28:07] Creating a leadership council Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To s...

Josh Giles - 2022 MaxPreps National Coach of the Year on Cutting Talent to Uphold Culture, Exit Meetings, Coaching Great Players Hard, and More.

July 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Episode Notes: [6:45] Communicating as a player vs. as a coach [8:47] Exit meetings w/ players and parents [11:36] “Teams get destroyed at the dinner table” [12:24] How Coach Giles formats exit meeting convos [16:10] When he cut D1 level players to uphold the culture [26:57] The doubts that crept in when deciding to make those cuts [29:34] Using social media as a program [30:35] When he accidentally leaked a player’s commitment [36:21] Not being afraid to coach great players hard Coach For...

Alicia Komaki - 2022 WBCA National Coach of the Year on Deconstructive Criticism, Using Branded Language to Drive Culture, the "How" Behind a State Championship Level Program, and More.

June 28, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Episode Notes: [6:38] Tough conversations as a young coach [9:45] Deconstructive criticism: Making observations that allow input from that player [14:21] Assist Academy developing leadership and character at Sierra Canyon [15:50] Yearly’s- What you need to learn each year as part of the program [21:09] Gratitude letters [23:53] The best leadership is peer-to-peer [25:26] Using language to change the way players approach film, meetings, etc. [28:35] Your “why” is not as important as your “ho...

Tamika Dudley - 2022 Naismith High School Coach of the Year on Creating a Culture of Hard Work, Breaking Down Coach-Athlete Barriers, Parent Relationships, and More.

June 13, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Tamika Dudley. Coach Dudley is currently the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC. In just her third season at Sidwell Friends, she led the team to a 30-0 record winning the ISL, State, and National titles, which was the first time in th...

Tamika Dudley - 2022 Naismith High School Coach of the Year on Creating a Culture of Hard Work, Breaking Down Coach-Athlete Barriers, Parent Relationships, and More.

June 13, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Tamika Dudley. Coach Dudley is currently the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC. In just her third season at Sidwell Friends, she led the team to a 30-0 record winning the ISL, State, and National titles, which was the first time in th...

Justin Roethlingshoefer - Caring for the Person Before the Player, Putting Athletes in a Position to Succeed in Sports and Life, How to Teach Positive Habit Development, and More.

June 06, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Download the free 8 controllables blueprint (PDF) to help your athletes develop a high-performance routine on and off the field.  In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Justin Roethlingshoefer. Justin is the Chief Performance Officer at OWN IT, a company dedicated to improving student-athlete mental and physical health through the use of biometric data and expert coaching. Justin has spent the last 15+ years as a strength and performance coach in the NCAA, NHL, and Olympics, a...

Dave Turgeon - Creating a Shared Vision and Core Standards, How to Approach Coaching at Different Levels, The Team is the Foundation for Success, and More.

May 27, 2022 21:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Dave Turgeon.Coach Turgeon is the National Team Head Baseball Coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. Coach Turgeon played in the New York Yankees farm system from 1987-1990 under Stump Merrill and Buck Showalter after being drafted out of Davidson College and spent ...

EJ Barthel - How to Run an Efficient and Effective Positioning Meeting, Setting Clear Expectations, Gaining Buy-In from Your Players, and More.

May 19, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach EJ Barthel. E.J. Barthel, who competed on the gridiron for Rutgers and UMass, and spent the previous two seasons as a coaching assistant in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers has recently joined UConn football as the Running Backs Coach. During his time in Carolina,...

Deven Morgan - Using Youth Sports to Encourage Athletes, Biological Development is Not Linear, Defining Your Value Proposition as a Coach, and More.

May 13, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Deven Morgan. Deven is the Director of Youth Baseball and the Founder of the Driveline Academy. Driveline Baseball is the premier data-driven baseball player development organization in the world. They train players through state-of-the-art motion capture assessmen...

Jennifer Klein - The 3 Components that Define Success for University of Michigan Women's Soccer, How to Build a Winning Team Culture, and More.

May 05, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Jennifer Klein. Coach Klein recently concluded her fourth season as the head coach of the University of Michigan women's soccer program. Her fourth year at the helm of the Wolverines program proved to be one of the best in program history. U-M won its first Big Ten...

Chris Parker - Great Coaches are Great Communicators, Gaining Buy-In from Athletes, How to Prepare for a Head Coaching Job, Winning Your Next Job Interview, and More.

April 28, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Chris Parker. Chris Parker has served as a Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for many years. Most recently, Coach Parker was the Head Football Coach at Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville, GA and Pickens High School in Jasper, GA. He took over both scho...

Bior Guigni - Transformative vs. Transactional Coaching, Being a Coach is Committing to be a Mentor, Creating Space for Internal Conversations, and More.

April 20, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Guigni, President & CEO of Beat the Streets New England, a Youth Wrestling Organization in Boston and Providence. Coach Guigni also serves as the Head Coach of Harvard Women's Wrestling Club. Bior wrestled for one of the first collegiate women's teams in the nation...

Charles Huff - Marshall Head Football Coach & Former Associate Head Coach Under Nick Saban on Motivating the Individual to Improve the Entire Team, Culture & Core Values, Moving up the Ranks, and More.

April 07, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Charles Huff. Charles Huff was named Marshall's head football coach in January of 2021. An elite recruiter and developer of talent, Huff’s proven track record bolstered head coach Nick Saban’s staff for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. In his inaugural season in Tuscalo...

Charles Huff - Marshall Head Football Coach & Former Associate Head Coach Under Nick Saban on Motivating Individuals to Improve the Team, Culture & Core Values, Moving up the Ranks, and More.

April 07, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Charles Huff. Charles Huff was named Marshall's head football coach in January of 2021. An elite recruiter and developer of talent, Huff’s proven track record bolstered head coach Nick Saban’s staff for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. In his inaugural season in Tuscalo...

David Levin - The Secret to Helping Your Players Perform at the Highest Level, 5 Keys to Training the Mental Game, Performing Under Pressure, Shutting Out Distractions, and More.

March 31, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Imagine every player having the tools to consistently perform at their highest level? Today, i'm excited to be joined by David Levin. David is the author of Raise Your Inner Game and the founder of Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy. In this episode, David takes listeners through the 5 keys to trainin...

David Levin - The Secret to Helping Your Players Perform at the Highest Level, 5 Keys to Training the Mental Game, Performing Under Pressure, Shutting Out Distractions, and More.

March 31, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Imagine every player having the tools to consistently perform at their highest level? Today, i'm excited to be joined by David Levin. David is the author of Raise Your Inner Game and the founder of Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy. In this episode, David takes listeners through the 5 keys to trainin...

Rusty Oglesby - Vice President of United Soccer Coaches on the Importance of Prioritizing Mental Training in Youth Sports, the 3:1 Mental to Physical Ratio, and More.

March 22, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Rusty Oglesby (Coach O). Coach O has spent 23 years coaching in Texas, 19 of those as a head soccer coach. He won a State Championship for soccer in 2010, has had 4 state tournament appearances, was a 10 time district coach of the year, and a 2 time state coach of the year. His accomplishments led him to be voted o...

Brendan Suhr - 2-Time NBA Champion with the Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” & Coach of the 1992 Olympic Gold “Dream Team” on Being a Servant Leader, Using Your Strengths, Praise Vs. Criticism, and More.

March 15, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Brendan Suhr. Coach Suhr  is viewed as one of the most respected figures in basketball with nearly 30 years as a coach and executive in the NBA and 13 seasons as a coach at the collegiate level. He has been a part of some of the most historical basketball teams of all time while winning back-to-back NBA Championships wi...

Pat Williams - Basketball Hall-of-Famer, Co-Founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, and one of America’s Top Motivational and Inspirational Speakers on Being a Revolutionary Leader.

March 09, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Pat Williams. Pat Williams is a basketball Hall-of-Famer, co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. Also one of America’s top motivational and inspirational corporate speakers, Pat has addressed employees from many of the Fortune 500 companies. Pat is also the author of over ...

Conor Hughes - Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Army West Point on the Principles of the Premiere Leadership Institution in the United States, Holding a Higher Standard, and More.

March 02, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Episode Notes: [3:05] Lessons as a young coach [4:36] Failing warmups 40 times in one practice [10:10] The premiere leadership institution in the world [14:16] Improving as a staff [17:59] Be a caricature of yourself [21:54] Truth is a weapon [27:38] You're still undervaluing relationships Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm exci...

Mark Carr - University of Oklahoma Women’s Head Soccer Coach on the Concept of Above the Line and Below the Line Leadership, Understanding the Modern Day Athlete, and More.

February 23, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Mark Carr. Mark Carr was named head coach of the Oklahoma soccer program in January 2020 and enters his second year at the program's helm in 2021-22.  Before arriving in Norman, Carr spent the last six years coaching with the U.S. Soccer Federation, serving the last ...

Jon Beck - Total Player Development, Building a Player-Led Culture, Allowing Your Players to Practice Leadership, and More.

February 14, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Jon Beck. Jon Beck played 4 years of Division 1 college basketball at Arkansas State University and was a graduate assistant coach at Arkansas State University. He has also coached AAU, youth, middle and high school boys’ and girls’ basketball. Coach Beck has worke...

Jon Beck - Total Player Development, Building a Player-Led Culture, Allowing Your Players to Practice Leadership, and More.

February 14, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. To see the MaxOne platform, schedule some time here. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Jon Beck. Jon Beck played 4 years of Division 1 college basketball at Arkansas State University and was a graduate assistant coach at Arkansas State University. He has also coached AAU, youth, middle and high school boys’ and girls’ basketball. Coach Beck has worke...

Cindy Bristow - NFCA Hall of Fame Coach and Former NFCA President on Being a Belief and Hope Coach, the Importance of Having Hard Conversations, and More.

February 01, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Cindy Bristow. Coach Bristow currently serves as the assistant softball coach at UC Riverside. She is a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Famer and former President of the NFCA. With 30 years of coaching experience at the college and national team level, Coach Bristow is one of the coaching greats in the sport of...

Cindy Bristow - NFCA Hall of Fame Coach and Former NFCA President on Being a Belief and Hope Coach, the Importance of Having Hard Conversations in Youth Sports Coaching, and More.

February 01, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Cindy Bristow. Coach Bristow currently serves as the assistant softball coach at UC Riverside. She is a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Famer and former President of the NFCA. With 30 years of coaching experience at the college and national team level, Coach Bristow is one of the coaching greats in the sport of...

Cindy Bristow - NFCA Hall of Fame Coach and Former NFCA President on Being a Belief and Hope Coach, the Importance of Having Hard Conversations in Youth Sports Coaching, and More.

February 01, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Cindy Bristow. Coach Bristow currently serves as the assistant softball coach at UC Riverside. She is a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Famer and former President of the NFCA. With 30 years of coaching experience at the college and national team level, Coach Bristow is one of the coaching greats in the sport of...

Tom Hartley - Senior Program Director for UK Coaching on Implementing a Collective Vision, Sharing Decision Making and Leadership Responsibilities, and More.

January 25, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Tom Hartley. Coach Hartley is a Senior Coach Developer and Program Director for UK Coaching where he supports youth sports coaches by implementing world-class learning and development programs. He also currently serves as the Assistant Manager of the Oxford United Women’s program in Oxford, England. Coach Hartley is on...

Greg Winkler - Becoming a Transformational Youth Sports Coach, Coaching a Season of Significance, How to Build Impactful Relationships, and More.

January 14, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Greg Winkler. Coach Winkler is currently the head boys soccer coach at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Florida. He moved to Florida after a storied career coaching at the club and high school level in Wisconsin. Some of his accolades include: 2012 United Soccer Coaches National Youth Coach of the Year 2005 Wisco...

Greg Winkler - The Transformational Coach, Coaching a Season of Significance, How to Build Impactful Relationships, and More.

January 14, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Greg Winkler. Coach Winkler is currently the head boys soccer coach at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Florida. He moved to Florida after a storied career coaching at the club and high school level in Wisconsin. Some of his accolades include: 2012 United Soccer Coaches National Youth Coach of the Year 2005 Wisco...

Jim Huber - Self-Growth Exercises to Incorporate This Season, Prioritizing Mental Training, Paying Attention to Detail, and More.

January 06, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Jim Huber. Jim Huber is currently the Director of Coach Development and a Camp Director at Breakthrough Basketball. Jim has developed and coached NBA players as well as elite prospects who have attended the nation's top college basketball programs, including Duke and Kentucky. Featuring 20+ years of basketball coachin...

Brian Osborne - Using Depth Charts to Drive Motivation, Shifting Your Mindset to Serve a New Generation of Athletes, Transitioning from Youth Sports Coaching to College Coaching, and More.

December 20, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Coach Forward is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Brian Osborne. Coach Osborne is the head men's soccer coach at Central Pennsylvania college who is rising through the rank due to his passion and enthusiasm for helping young adults progress into adulthood through athletics. His story of landing his first college head coaching job is inspiring for youth sports coaches...

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