Coach Forward Podcast

Brian Osborne - Using Depth Charts to Drive Motivation, Shifting Your Mindset to Serve a New Generation of Athletes, The Transition from High School to College Coach, 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 coaches looking to m...

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...

Josiah Lake - Former Global Director of Jordan Footwear on Leaving Corporate America to Focus on His Passion Full-Time, Combining Basketball & Business Experience to be a Good Leader, and More.

November 29, 2021 21:00 - 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 Josiah Lake. Josiah started his basketball career playing at Oregon State University. He then went on to spend 11 years working for Brand Jordan, where he served as Global Director of Jordan Footwear. While paving a successful career for himself which included working hand-in-hand with Michael Jordan, Josiah still found time ...

Steve Shenbaum - Creating a Foundation to Help Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration Thrive, How to Conquer In-Season Burnout, Self-Care for Youth Sports Coaches, and More.

November 19, 2021 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 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 Steve Shenbaum. Steve is the Founder & President of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm focusing on leadership, team building, and positive culture change. Steve created and oversaw the leadership, communication and media training programs at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida from 2003-2013. Steve has ...

Steve Shenbaum - Creating a Foundation to Help Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration Thrive, How to Conquer In-Season Burnout, Self-Care for Coaches, and More.

November 19, 2021 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 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 Steve Shenbaum. Steve is the Founder & President of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm focusing on leadership, team building, and positive culture change. Steve created and oversaw the leadership, communication and media training programs at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida from 2003-2013. Steve has ...

Mike Winters - Lessons from the Hardwood: Culture and Accountability, The Most Powerful Phrase a Coach Can Use, Being a Positive Role Model, and More.

November 12, 2021 20:00 - 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 MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Mike Winters. Mike Winters has spent 18 seasons as a Varsity Basketball Coach at Oregon, Rockford Jefferson, Rock Falls, Boylan Catholic and Machesney Park Harlem in the state of Illinois. His career record is 357-164 (.687 win percentage), and he opened his career with 14 consecutive winning seasons. He has led three...

Mike Winters - Lessons from the Hardwood: Culture and Accountability, The Most Powerful Phrase a Youth Sports Coach Can Use, Being a Positive Role Model, and More.

November 12, 2021 20:00 - 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 MaxOne. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Mike Winters. Mike Winters has spent 18 seasons as a varsity basketball coach at Oregon, Rockford Jefferson, Rock Falls, Boylan Catholic and Machesney Park Harlem in the state of Illinois. His career record is 357-164 (.687 win percentage), and he opened his career with 14 consecutive winning seasons. He has led three...

Brady Walz - Establishing a Team Identity, Holding Players Accountable, Resolving Inter-Position Conflict, Creating a Family Atmosphere, and More.

November 05, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 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 Brady Walz. Coach Walz is currently a Wide Receivers Coach at Ankeny High School in Iowa. He has coached all levels of football in his past, including college at Augustana University and the University of Tulsa, at several large high schools, JV and 9th-grade football teams at several stops, all while coaching nearly ...

Pete Jacobson - The Building Blocks for Creating Culture, Making Core Values Come to Life in Your Program, and More.

October 29, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 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 Pete Jacobson. Pete Jacobson has been a Varsity High School Wrestling Coach in New York for 20 years. Over 20 years, his program has come a long way: three NY State Champions, 12 All-State Wrestlers, 25 Individual Section Champions, 60 All-Section Wrestlers, and many dozens of All-League athletes. Pete works with coaches of ...

Pete Jacobson - The Building Blocks for Creating Culture in Your Youth Sports Program, Making Core Values Come to Life, and More.

October 29, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 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 Pete Jacobson. Pete Jacobson has been a Varsity High School Wrestling Coach in New York for 20 years. Over 20 years, his program has come a long way: three NY State Champions, 12 All-State Wrestlers, 25 Individual Section Champions, 60 All-Section Wrestlers, and many dozens of All-League athletes. Pete works with coaches of ...

Jamy Bechler - How to Develop Leaders, Today is the Best Day to Start Building Your Program, Every Kid Matters, and More.

October 15, 2021 20:00 - 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. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Jamy Bechler. Jamy Bechler is a professional speaker, leadership coach, author, and podcast host based out of Akron, Ohio. Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach and high school athletic director. When he left his last college to become an athletic director, he ...

Travis Daugherty - Winning is the Goal, Developing Winners is the Purpose with Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year & Founder of Champions 101.

October 07, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Travis Daugherty. Travis Daugherty is the founder and director of Champions 101, a sports performance and leadership development program for athletes, youth sports coaches, and sports parents. Like any 101 course, Champions 101 is focused on the fundamentals - on the basics that becoming a champion requires. Travis ...

Jon DeMarco - Boston Globe Coach of the Year on Building a Strong Culture, Developing Core Values, Youth Sports Coaching, and More.

October 01, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Dr. Jon DeMarco. Coach DeMarco is a former college football player, High School Basketball Coach (Boston Globe Coach of the Year) & football coach. Coach DeMarco prides himself on working hard to help mentor and train the next generation of coaches and athletes. Coach DeMarco is the founder and owner of Get Better B...

Jon DeMarco - Boston Globe Coach of the Year on Building a Strong Culture, Developing Core Values, and More.

October 01, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Dr. Jon DeMarco. Coach DeMarco is a former college football player, High School Basketball Coach (Boston Globe Coach of the Year) & football coach. Coach DeMarco prides himself on working hard to help mentor and train the next generation of coaches and athletes. Coach DeMarco is the founder and owner of Get Better B...

Jay Martin - Winningest Coach in NCAA Men's Soccer History (700+ Wins) on Culture, Goal Setting, and Building Relationships with Players.

September 24, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Jay Martin from Ohio Wesleyan University. Martin is the winningest coach in NCAA men's soccer history with a total of 723 wins. He is the first men's soccer coach in any NCAA division to reach the 700-win mark. Heading into the 2021 season, he has guided his 43 Battling Bishop soccer teams to a 723-150-74 recor...

Mike Klinzing - Three Simple In-Season Hacks to Exponentially Increase Your Impact as a Coach, Developing Deeper Relationships with Players, and More.

September 16, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Mike Klinzing. Mike played division one basketball at Kent State University scoring over 1,000 points in his career. After graduating, Mike founded Head Start Basketball and has been running basketball camps for youth players for more than 25 years. Mike's passion for coaching and improving the sports experience...

Episode #10 - Three Simple In-Season Hacks to Exponentially Increase Your Impact as a Coach with Mike Klinzing.

September 16, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Mike Klinzing. Mike played division one basketball at Kent State University scoring over 1,000 points in his career. After graduating, Mike founded Head Start Basketball and has been running basketball camps for youth players for more than 25 years. Mike's passion for coaching and improving the sports experience for players, coaches, and parents also led him to start the Hoop Heads Podcast, a show that features interviews with some of the best minds ...

Mike Klinzing - Three Simple In-Season Hacks to Exponentially Increase Your Impact as a Youth Sports Coach, Developing Deeper Relationships with Players, and More.

September 16, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Mike Klinzing. Mike played division one basketball at Kent State University scoring over 1,000 points in his career. After graduating, Mike founded Head Start Basketball and has been running basketball camps for youth players for more than 25 years. Mike's passion for coaching and improving the sports experience...

John O'Sullivan - Coaching Young Athletes is an Art, Not a Science. Getting off the Roller Coaster of Wins and Loses, Returning Youth Sports to Our Children, and More.

September 10, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. This week, i'm excited to be joined by John O'Sullivan of Changing the Game project. John started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Perfor...

John O'Sullivan - Coaching Youth Athletes is an Art, Not a Science. Getting off the Roller Coaster of Wins and Loses, Returning Youth Sports to Our Children, and More.

September 10, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. This week, I'm excited to be joined by John O'Sullivan of Changing the Game Project. John started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach at the youth, high school, college and professional levels. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Perfo...

Episode #9 - Coaching Young Athletes is an Art, Not a Science. Getting off the Roller Coaster of Wins and Loses, Returning Youth Sports to Our Children, and More with John O'Sullivan of Changing the Game Project.

September 10, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

This week, i'm excited to be joined by John O'Sullivan of Changing the Game project. John started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Buil...

Episode #8 - A Fresh Approach to Player Development, 4 Key Elements to Any Practice or Activity, and Creating a Fun Environment with Paul Esdale.

September 02, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Today, i'm excited to be joined by Coach Paul Esdale. Coach Esdale played his college hockey at Brown University and then spent time playing professionally in both North America and in Europe. He started his coaching career as the Head Coach of Alberni Valley in British Columbia and has served as the Chief of Hockey Operations for the Jr.Reign Hockey Club for the last 10 years. Junior Reign “fuels passion” for young people by using the great sport of ice hockey to provide an environment i...

Paul Esdale - A Fresh Approach to Player Development, 4 Key Elements to Any Practice or Activity, and Creating a Fun Environment.

September 02, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Paul Esdale. Coach Esdale played his college hockey at Brown University and then spent time playing professionally in both North America and in Europe. He started his coaching career as the Head Coach of Alberni Valley in British Columbia and has served as the Chief of Hockey Operations for the Jr.Reign Hockey...

Paul Esdale - A Fresh Approach to Player Development, 4 Key Elements to Any Practice or Activity, Creating a Fun Environment, and More.

September 02, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Paul Esdale. Coach Esdale played his college hockey at Brown University and then spent time playing professionally in both North America and in Europe. He started his youth coaching career as the Head Coach of Alberni Valley in British Columbia and has served as the Chief of Hockey Operations for the Jr.Reign ...

Episode #7 - Taking Ownership as a Coach, Bringing Out the Best in Your Players, and more with Paul Douglas.

August 27, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

This week on Coach Forward, i'm excited to be joined by Coach Paul Douglas. Coach Douglas serves as the Head Coach of the Birmingham Rockets Basketball Academy, and the owner of All City Basketball in England. Over the last 30 years he has coached at every level, from kindergarten to the England national team. As a former professional athlete (13 years professionally in England), who has represented his country internationally, he knows first hand the psychological and emotional challenges...

Paul Douglas - Taking Ownership as a Coach, Bringing Out the Best in Your Players, and more.

August 27, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. This week on Coach Forward, i'm excited to be joined by Coach Paul Douglas. Coach Douglas serves as the Head Coach of the Birmingham Rockets Basketball Academy, and the owner of All City Basketball in England. Over the last 30 years he has coached at every level, from kindergarten to the England national team. As a former professional athlete (13 yea...

Paul Douglas - Taking Ownership as a Youth Basketball Coach, Bringing Out the Best in Your Players, and more.

August 27, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. This week on Coach Forward, i'm excited to be joined by Coach Paul Douglas. Coach Douglas serves as the Head Coach of the Birmingham Rockets Basketball Academy, and the owner of All City Basketball in England. Over the last 30 years he has coached at every level, from youth sports to the England national team. As a former professional athlete (13 yea...

Episode #6 - Being a Good Motivator, Finding Relatability with Your Players, Creating Your Own Definition of Success, and More with Rob Day.

August 20, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Today, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Rob Day. Coach Day has been coaching hockey full-time for the last 21 years. He has coached at every level of NCAA - from D1 to D3 both men’s and women's. He currently serves on the coaching staff of a Junior team that has had players on 4 of the last 7 Stanley cup teams. His specialty is teaching the goalie position and he runs a training company called Puckstoppers, where he has trained the goalies that have won 8 NCAA titles in the last 8 years.

Rob Day - Being a Good Motivator, Finding Relatability with Your Players, Creating Your Own Definition of Success, and More.

August 20, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Rob Day. Coach Day has been coaching hockey full-time for the last 21 years. He has coached at every level of NCAA - from D1 to D3 both men’s and women's. He currently serves on the coaching staff of a Junior team that has had players on 4 of the last 7 Stanley cup teams. His specialty is teaching the goalie pos...

Episode #5 - Entering the "Fishbowl" with your Players - Former Pro Soccer Player Turned Coach - Darel Russel Talks Culture, Athlete Empowerment, and More.

August 13, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Darel Russel started his career playing in over 500 professional games between 3 different countries in the UK, Canada, and the USA, winning two league titles. Now, Coach Russel serves as a National Elite Clubs National League Technical Coach and Head Coach of Heat FC U19, U17, and U16 teams.

Darel Russel - Former English Pro Soccer Player Turned Youth Sports Coach Talks Entering the "Fishbowl" with your Players, Empowering Athletes, and More.

August 13, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Darel Russel started his career playing in over 500 professional games between 3 different countries in the UK, Canada, and the USA, winning two league titles. Now, Coach Russel serves as a National Elite Clubs National League Technical Coach and Head Coach of Heat FC U19, U17, and U16 teams. About Jason Mejeur (Coach J) Jason has more than 15 years...

Darel Russel - Former English Pro Soccer Player Turned Coach Talks Entering the "Fishbowl" with your Players, Empowering Athletes, and More.

August 13, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. Darel Russel started his career playing in over 500 professional games between 3 different countries in the UK, Canada, and the USA, winning two league titles. Now, Coach Russel serves as a National Elite Clubs National League Technical Coach and Head Coach of Heat FC U19, U17, and U16 teams. About Jason Mejeur (Coach J) Jason has more than 15 years...

Ben Frank - Purpose Driven Coaching, Purpose Statements, Giving up Control as a Coach, and More.

August 06, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Youth Sports Coach Ben Frank. Ben Frank is the President of Jr. Reign Hockey Club with three locations in Southern California. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Ben grew up with a passion for the game playing youth hockey, junior, and finally collegiate hockey at the University of Toronto. Years of challenges and ups...

Ben Frank - Youth Hockey Coaching, Purpose Driven Youth Sports Coaching, Purpose Statements, Giving up Control as a Coach, and More.

August 06, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Youth Sports Coach Ben Frank. Ben Frank is the President of Jr. Reign Hockey Club with three locations in Southern California. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Ben grew up with a passion for the game playing youth hockey, junior, and finally collegiate hockey at the University of Toronto. Years of challenges and ups...

Episode #4 - Purpose Driven Coaching, Purpose Statements, and Giving up Control as a Coach with Ben Frank

August 06, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Ben Frank is the President of Jr. Reign Hockey Club with three locations in Southern California. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Ben grew up with a passion for the game playing youth hockey, junior, and finally collegiate hockey at the University of Toronto. Years of challenges and ups and downs led Ben down the path of moving the club towards becoming a USA Hockey Model Association. Ben now travels around the country speaking to various hockey groups and using the Jr. Reign story of chal...

Justin Duarte - Youth Baseball Coaching, Relational Coaching in Youth Sports, Bringing the People Along With the Process, and More.

July 30, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 a true servant-leader, Coach Justin Duarte. Coach Duarte was selected in the 1999 MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Duarte played four seasons in the minors soaking up a wealth of knowledge from coaches and teammates to create a successful winning philosophy. In 2010, Duarte launched Next Level Catching Academy,...

Episode #3 - Justin Duarte - How to Bring the People Along with the Process

July 30, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Today, i'm excited to be joined by a true servant-leader, Coach Justin Duarte. Coach Duarte was selected in the 1999 MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Duarte played four seasons in the minors soaking up a wealth of knowledge from coaches and teammates to create a successful winning philosophy. In 2010, Duarte launched Next Level Catching Academy, which is fully dedicated to developing catchers. Over the last decade he has helped hundreds of catchers move on to the college ranks and pro...

Episode #3 - Justin Duarte - Relational Coaching & Bringing the People Along With the Process

July 30, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Today, i'm excited to be joined by a true servant-leader, Coach Justin Duarte. Coach Duarte was selected in the 1999 MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Duarte played four seasons in the minors soaking up a wealth of knowledge from coaches and teammates to create a successful winning philosophy. In 2010, Duarte launched Next Level Catching Academy, which is fully dedicated to developing catchers. Over the last decade he has helped hundreds of catchers move on to the college ranks and pro...

Justin Duarte - Relational Coaching, Bringing the People Along With the Process, and More.

July 30, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 a true servant-leader, Coach Justin Duarte. Coach Duarte was selected in the 1999 MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Duarte played four seasons in the minors soaking up a wealth of knowledge from coaches and teammates to create a successful winning philosophy. In 2010, Duarte launched Next Level Catching Academy,...

Gregg Schaffer - Youth Basketball Coaching, the "Comeback Coach" on Adapting, Changing, and Connecting with Players to Redefine a Youth Sports Coaching Career.

July 23, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. On this episode of Coach Forward, I'm excited to be joined by Youth Sports Coach Gregg Schaffer. This one is a real honor for me because Coach Schaffer was my high school coach when I was a player and the first head coach that I coached under in my career. His story about growing and changing as a coach, especially off the court is one of the biggest i...

Gregg Schaffer - "The Comeback Coach" on Adapting, Changing, and Connecting with Players to Redefine a Youth Sports Coaching Career.

July 23, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur (Coach J), accomplished Coach, Mentor, and Founder/CEO at MaxOne. On this episode of Coach Forward, I'm excited to be joined by Youth Sports Coach Gregg Schaffer. This one is a real honor for me because Coach Schaffer was my high school coach when I was a player and the first head coach that I coached under in my career. His story about growing and changing as a coach, especially off the court is one of the biggest i...

Episode #2 - Gregg Schaffer - The Comeback Coach - Adapting, Changing, and Connecting with Players to Redefine a Career

July 23, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

On this episode of Coach Forward, I'm excited to be joined by Coach Gregg Schaffer. This one is a real honor for me because Coach Schaffer was my high school coach when I was a player and the first head coach that I coached under in my career. His story about growing and changing as a coach, especially off the court is one of the biggest inspirations behind the launch of Coach Forward. His love for his players and his passion for the game was an inspiration for me to pursue a career in coach...

Sophie Dewar - Youth Sports Coaching Philosophies, Athlete Focused Coaching, and More.

July 12, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Coach Forward Podcast 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 Sophie Dewar. Sophie Dewar is responsible for the annual training of over 400 youth sports coaches to deliver soccer programs around North America for Challenger Sports. She has held a number of coaching and mentorship positions in the UK and stateside. Sophie's proudest achievement to date is being the first fe...

Episode #1 - Sophie Dewar - Coaching Philosophies - Athlete Focused Coaching

July 12, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Sophie Dewar is responsible for the annual training of over 400 coaches to deliver youth soccer programs around North America for Challenger Sports. She has held a number of coaching and mentorship positions in the UK and stateside. Sophie's proudest achievement to date is being the first female in the United States to obtain a masters degree specific to coaching soccer.

Introducing the Coach Forward Podcast

July 11, 2021 19:00 - 40 seconds - 532 KB

Welcome to the Coach Forward Podcast! On this podcast, we take you beyond the X’s and O’s and explore the ever-changing landscape of high-impact coaching in youth sports. If you want the latest innovation, advice, and hands-on coaching insights to help you mentor, inspire and create champions for life, then this podcast is for you. The Coach Forward Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Jason Mejeur, accomplished coach, Founder/CEO of MaxOne, and Mentor. With more than 15 years ...

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