Coaches Corner Booth
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA podcast for the sports coach and player everywhere. John and Tim have coached at almost every level, boys and girls, men and women. Interviews with coaches, players and parents. The good, bad and the grind.
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Episodes
Mike Hagerty, Yarmouth Soccer Coach
September 23, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBMike Hagerty, Yarmouth Soccer Coach, talks about some of the reasons why his teams have had such great success. With multiple state championships, Coach Hagerty has spent a great deal of time at the youth level helping develop a common coaching philosophy and expectation. High energy and positivity are two descriptions that are easy to use when talking about a class act like Coach Hagerty.
Reid Coulombe, Evolution Athletix
September 07, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBPersonal Trainer at Evolution Ahtletix in Saco, Maine and member of the 2005 Little League World Series team from Westbrook, Maine talks about his experience in Williamsport back in the day. He also discusses the impact that coaches have had on his life as a coach and now, personal trainer.
Michael Hoffer, sports writer for the Forecaster
September 07, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBHoffer breaks down 2018 Fall sports in Maine high schools
Jack Dawson Interview
September 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBJack Dawson, legendary coach and founder of the Jack Dawson Sports Camp, sits down with #coachescornerbooth. Jack is a multi-faceted and highly respected member of the Portland community with a storied career as an educator, coach and entrepreneur. He talks about his coaching philosophy, his decades-long playing career in the twilight baseball league and his newest business venture.
Steve Schwartz - LL World Series Ump, Announcer, Top-notch Maine Lawyer at Schwartz and Schwartz
August 23, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBSteve Schwartz, LL World Series Umpire and sports announcer, takes us to the other side of baseball and softball. Donating his time to Portland youth sports in the forms of umpiring, serving on boards, or announcing has allowed Steve the opportunity to experience many different coaching styles and philosophies. He may be the only person known to #coachescornerbooth who finds umpiring baseball and softball to be "relaxing". A kind-hearted, philanthropic, native member of Maine's largest cit...
Tim Hopley, Portsmouth Baseball Coach
August 15, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBTim Hopley, 7-time state champion coach of the Portsmouth High School Baseball team, calls in to speak with the Coaches Corner Booth at Madden's Pub and Grill. Coach Hopley talks about how he has gone from an o-fer season and some lean years to a national record 89-0 run in recent years. Staying true to his coaching philosophy, Coach Hopley has gained the respect of his players and the coaching community in New Hampshire and nationwide. Coach of the year in both Girls' Basketball and Baseb...
Regan Flaherty Interview
August 06, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBRegan Flaherty, Deering High grad '09 and Western Kentucky grad, talks about his experiences with getting drafted by the Seattle Mariners at 18 years old and then making the difficult decision to attend college instead of accepting a sizable signing bonus. He discusses the importance of playing multiple sports and working hard in order to become the elite athlete that lead him to a successful D1 run at Western Kentucky. Currently working as a Certified Financial Planner in the Portland, Mai...
Theresa Hendrix Interview
July 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBSt. Joseph's College (Maine) standout athlete, Cheverus High School head softball coach, Westbrook High School co-varsity coach, Portland High School assistant coach, Theresa Hendrix, joins John, Tim and Jason at Madden's Pub and Grill. Theresa talks about growing up in a sports environment and her rise to collegiate dominance at St. Joseph's College. She also talks about her new passion for coaching at the high school level. Already seasoned at a young age, Theresa's drive and maturity ha...
Tyler Micoleau and John Cariani Interview
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBTony award winner, Tyler Micoleau, and Tony nominee, John Cariani, share a matinee chat with Tim and new-to-the-show Kathleen Harris (Deering Players legendary leader). Both graduates of Maine high schools in 1987 (Tyler from Deering and John from Presque Isle) and both at the top of their fields! Tyler talks about his journey from engineering aspirations to Broadway lighting designer. John talks about his multifaceted career in the industry including a star role in Broadway's , 'A Ban...
Kat McKay, University of Maine at Farmington Head Softball Coach
June 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBKat McKay, head softball coach at the University of Maine at Farmington, makes the trip down to #coachescornerbooth to talk softball and coaching at both the high school and collegiate level. Coach McKay took a very non-traditional path to becoming a standout player at the University of Southern Maine during her playing days. After finishing her degree, she coached the Poland Regional HS softball team until entering the world of college softball. Coach McKay is humble and grounded as she f...
Mike Owens, South Portland baseball coach
June 01, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBMike Owens, head baseball coach at South Portland High School, talks baseball with John, Michael and newcomer Jason Maxwell. Coach Owens talks about his career as a player, his current team and his coaching philosophy. One of the great coaches in high school baseball today, Coach Owens talks about the importance of building relationships with players in order to teach them how to be young men through the game of baseball.
Jon Jennings Interview
May 21, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBFormer Boston Celtics assistant coach and current Portland City Manager Jon Jennings graciously provides #coachescornerbooth with a glimpse at his eclectic career as a basketball coach, White House Fellow, business man and City Manager. A humble and caring person, Coach Jennings talks about his mother's influence on his value system that has shaped his success in life. He also talk about the massive influence Red Auerbach had on his career path. Big names from the Boston Celtics in the Bird...
Mark Gafur Interview
May 15, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBFormer Portland Sea Dogs bullpen coach and great friend to #coachescornerbooth, Mark Gafur, calls in to talk about his years with the Portland Sea Dogs (farm team of the Boston Red Sox). Our brother-from-another-mother discusses his duties as a bullpen coach as well as the special relationships that he developed with possible future Hall of Famers Josh Beckett and AJ Burnett in their years before their big breaks.
Brad McKenney Interview
May 04, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBBrad McKenney of the Minnesota Twins Operations group and 2012 Greely High School graduate calls into the #coachescornerbooth from the Twins' extended training camps in Florida. Following his passion for baseball, Brad talks about how he wound up in the Dominican Republic learning Spanish and teaching English (or "American" as John called it) to future Major League Baseball players. Brad is at the beginning of what will likely become a stellar and rewarding career in the business end of ba...
Kenny Joyce Interview
April 30, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBProfessional baseball coach (New York Yankees organization) and Deering High School graduate, Kenny Joyce calls into #coachescornerbooth to speak with John, Tim and VERY special guest Jill Joyce, Kenny's daughter. Coach Joyce talks about how his passion for coaching the sport that he loves lead him to his career. He shares the close connections that he has made with fellow coaches and tells some great stories reserved mostly for the small community of professional baseball coaches.
Bob Marley Interview
April 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBDeering High School graduate and Comedian Bob Marley was gracious enough to sit down for a chat with #coachescornerbooth. He is well-known in the state of Maine and nation-wide as a funny man. However, he is also a consistent and honest conversationalist with a strong work ethic and remarkable self-confidence. He talks about his high school sport experiences, his children, the moment when he realized that he wanted to be a comedian, life at the beginning of his career and much more.
Bruce Koharian Interview
April 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBLegendary Deering High School track coach, Bruce Koharian, allows #coachescornerbooth a glimpse into his storied career as an educator and coach. Raised right down the street from Deering High, Koko found his way home to teach at his alma mater after a stint at Murray St (via Springfield College) and serving his country in the Air Force. This is one person who everybody remembers once he has touched their lives. Great guy with great stories.
Hoffer Makes Predictions also GanGan, Olivia Mull, Casey Foster, Miranda Eisenhart
April 15, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBOur lovely and patient mother, Vivien "GanGan" Eisenhart (single and 77), our niece Olivia Mull (USM Soccer), our other niece Casey Foster(VP of Social Media) and John's eldest daughter, Miranda Eisenhart(Sophomore at St. Joseph's of Maine) . Also, Michael Hoffer makes predictions for the 2018 Spring high school sports seasons in Maine.
Gary Fifield Interview
April 10, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBNew England Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Gary Fifield joins the Coaches Corner Booth to talk basketball, coaching and how Billy fixed his golf swing! With over 600 collegiate victories in his 27-year tenure at the University of Southern Maine, Coach Fifield is respected as one of the most accomplished college coaches in Maine history. After a short stint at Appalachian State, Coach Fifield found himself back in the great state of Maine as the Cheverus Girls' Basketball coach. Also on the ...
Ben McCrillis Interview
April 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBNational Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu Champion and Train Maine Owner Ben McCrillis joins John, Tim, Hutch and Cowboy Troy at Maddens Pub and Grill to chat about coaching, training and work ethic. Ben fills in the blanks in a accolade-clad career spanning three decades. Currently the owner of Train Maine in Westbrook, Maine, Ben also imparts some nuggets of wisdom around the advantages and disadvantages of single-sport athletes as well as what the sport of wrestling has given to his life and what...
Michael Hoffer Interview
April 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBSports Writer Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster and Portland Press Herald joins John, Billy and Tim for a Friday night session of all things sports conversation. Michael describes the genesis of his writing career and the history of his move from a corner in Arizona to Portland, Maine via Boston, Mass. Known for his ability to focus his writing on the youth of high school sports teams in southern Maine, Michael breaks down the history of matchups and highlights the nuances of each game. On...
Neile Nelson Interview
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBFormer Deering High School basketball coach and now Gorham High School Assistant Neile Nelson gives the Coaches Corner Booth a look into her coaching and playing experiences that have no doubt helped mold her into one of the finest coaches around. From Fort Kent to New England Collegiate Woman of the Year at St. Joseph's College, Neile Nelson has proven herself to be a tremendous athlete, teacher and coach. She also happens to be the official first listener to the Coaches Corner Booth podcast!
Joe Russo Interview
March 20, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBMaine Basketball Hall of Fame coach Joe Russo, Portland High School, joins John, Billy and Tim at Madden's Pub and Grill to talk about coaching philosophy and Joe's road to an enviable career as a multi-state championship high school basketball coach in Maine.
Andy Coulombe Interview
March 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB4-time Conference Champion swim coach Andy Coulombe of Kennebunk High School sits down for a chat about his coaching influences and philosophy. At 28 years old, Andy is regarded by his peers, players and swimmers as one of the finest coaches around. Andy has coached since he was a teenager working his way through the Babe Ruth, Junior Legion and High School ranks. He has 4 conference championships, a state and regional championship as Junior Legion coach and most importantly to him persona...
Trevor Bates Interview
March 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBSuper Bowl Champion Trevor Bates of Westbrook, Maine and University of Maine Black Bears Football sits down with John, Billy and Tim during his stop to Maine. Trevor talks about his childhood and progression to the pro ranks as well as the coaches, teachers and role models who helped shape the man that he has become. Notes on his former UMaine football coaches, his former coach Bill Belichick, and former teammates from the New England Patriots.
Bill Goodman Interview
March 09, 2018 05:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBDeering High School Golf coach and MGA basketball coach, Bill Goodman, talks about his pathway to success as a coach. From his first day as assistant scorekeeper at Deering High School to winning multi-state championships in golf and basketball.