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Contacts Coaching Podcast

210 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratings

The CONTACTS Coaches Podcast focuses on the communal aspect of coaching where Coach and Athletic Director Justin Clymo discusses the various aspects of coaching, leadership and life with those he has met along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

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Episodes

Jason Sitterud, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Head Girls Golf Coach at Granite Bay HS

July 06, 2022 16:12 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

Recording from Boston, this episode of Contacts is with Jason Sitterud of Granite Bay High. Jason is the Head coach for Boys Basketball and Girls Golf at Granite Bay, where he recently led his golf team to win the California State Championship. To hear all about his methods for brewing the best team, listen now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

SUCCESS IS A CHOICE | Featuring Justin Clymo

June 29, 2022 15:17 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

In a recent conversation on the "Success is a Choice Podcast", Justin Clymo talked to Jamy Bechler about his role as a leader. "During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders on how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...

Frank Reynolds, Project Manager at The Reynolds Group and Water Polo Legend

June 22, 2022 16:20 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

Frank Reynolds, former Stevenson Water Polo coach and former player for UC Berkley joins the podcast today to connect again with Justin. The pair talk about the many facets that come with the game of water polo and the unique responsibilities that can be learned from the game, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Nick Cunningham, 3-Time Olympian, Head Track and Cross Country Coach at Monterey Peninsula College

June 15, 2022 15:05 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

Nick Cunningham, three-time Olympian and coach at Monterey Peninsula College joins the podcast. Nick reveals the key points to playing and or coaching your game and taking away something at the same time. From making plans to who you surround yourself with, a lot comes into play. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Cooper Kehoe, Head Boys Lacrosse Coach, Stevenson School

June 08, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Today on Contacts, Justin is joined by the incredible Cooper Kehoe, head lacrosse coach of Stevenson School. The longtime colleagues discuss the ways of achieving success in not only championships, but in giving the players all they need in life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Jose Gil, Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Coach, Alisal HS

June 02, 2022 20:18 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB

Coach Jose Gil joins Contacts today, basketball coach at Alisal HS and owner of the Gil Basketball Academy. Gil drops wisdom on vital parts of building and understanding our communities, and how to face challenges in cultivating such an atmosphere. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Michelle Noeth, AD at Lost Altos HS, President of CCSADA, & Vice-President of CSADA

May 25, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Michelle Noeth, AD at Lost Altos HS, the current President of CCSADA, & the Vice-President of CSADA joins Contacts. Michelle talks about her key points in coaching, from setting boundaries to understanding what your saying to your players (and fellow coaches in directing). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Ken Green, Head Basketball Coach, St. Mary's of Stockton

May 18, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Justin is joined by the legendary- yet humble- Ken Green on this episode of Contacts. Ken Green, who is the head basketball coach for St. Mary's of Stockton, touches on his story and how he got to where he is today, the importance of culture in our programs/teams, the importance of trust in our relationships, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

John Radcliff, AD & Girl's Basketball Coach, Greenfield HS

May 11, 2022 15:18 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

For the first in-person interview on Contacts, Justin talks to John Radcliff of Greenfield High School. In this face-to-face talk, John discusses the key instruments in caring and coaching for your team, the importance of being passionate, the right amount of influence in the game, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Sam Allen, PGC Director, Blue Collar Basketball Founder, and Host of Hardwood Hustle

May 04, 2022 17:17 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Sam Allen, director of PGC, founder of Blue Collar Basketball, and the host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast joins the show. In this episode, Sam helps explain the vital pillars of coaching, and how making important growth for others is achieved by growing yourself. We may not always know what to expect, but Sam's advice can help us solve many scenarios that may be faced. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Patrick Gaeger, Head Lacrosse Coach, St. Viator

April 27, 2022 19:40 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

In this episode, Justin is joined by Patrick Gaeger, Head Lacrosse Coach for St. Viator, who hosted Justin and his team while out in Chicago. From discussing these small connections that we make from experiences, the conversation evolves into an entertaining and useful talk on skillsets, values, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

TJ Ewing, Head Football Coach, Monterey Trail HS

April 20, 2022 14:46 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

TJ Ewing, the Head Football Coach for Monterey Trail High School joins the podcast to unpack how we lead effectively, where we lift our players up, and how we can be prepared for everything. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Krista Winkler, Head Girls Soccer Coach, Carmel HS

April 13, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

In this episode, Krista Winkler of Carmel HS discusses the importance of coaching your players with care and being able to help them in their own learning styles- whether it's positive re-enforcement or tough love. Krista's words are applicable to all coaches and more, on Contacts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Jacob Rivers, Coach, Teacher, and Diversity Coordinator, Viewpoint School

April 06, 2022 15:21 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this episode, Jacob Rivers joins the podcast to discuss his various roles in his life, how he's worked to build up young people with coaching, and how success can be easy when you have strong connections and foster learning with your players. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

John Yeager, Author of The Coaching Zone

March 30, 2022 20:09 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this episode of Contacts, The inspirational John Yeager shows off his skills and lessons for coaching and what people can apply to their methods. Co-Author of The Coaching Zone, the executive director of The Coaching Zone Initiative, and CEO of The Yeager Leadership Group, John has much experience which he unpacks in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Jay Flores, Assistant Basketball Coach, University of Montana

March 23, 2022 07:11 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Jay Flores, Assistant Coach at the University of Montana for Men's Basketball joins the podcast in this episode. Jay discusses how he went from playing to coaching, and how his coaching journey has shown him new aspects of teams and life in general. Listen to the great advice and stories from Jay on this episode of Contacts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

March Madness Special- Dedrique Taylor, Head Coach CSU Fullerton Men's Basketball

March 17, 2022 04:06 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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Michael Morrison, Former NBA Player and Head Coach, Legacy Early College

March 09, 2022 15:54 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Michael Morrison, former NBA player and now coaching the Basketball team for Legacy Early College drops into the show and gives some wisdom. Morrison guides you to the key steps to brewing excellent culture on a team and making the coach someone the players enjoy, not hate. That and so much more, on this episode of Contacts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Rich Shayewitz, Director of Basketball, Sonoma State University

March 02, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

18 months ago, Rich Shayewitz joined Contacts for the first episode- and returns for this episode! For this special episode, you can see how the wisdom imparted first heard 18 months ago pays off and how coaches like Rich keep the strong showing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Kevin Calver, Owner of High School AD Network

February 23, 2022 15:21 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this episode, Kevin Calver joins in, retired coach and athletic director, owner of the High School AD Network. From what values coordinators and coaches should present and to setting expectations for the players, Kevin Calter presents his wisdom and experience in a valuable piece of conversation to listen to. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Brandon Gonzalez, Director of Athletics and Student Life at Pacifica Christian

February 16, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Brandon Gonzalez, Director of Athletics and Student Life for Pacifica Christian High School in Newport Beach joins on this episode to discuss leadership in coaching and his career with such. From helping many teams get to State Championships to overseeing countless teams and programs as Athletic Director, Brandon Gonzalez showcases many factors of coaching and leading. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Perry Huang, Assistant Coach for the Seattle Storm

February 09, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Perry Huang, the recently added Assitant Coach for the Seattle Storm, the four-time champions in the WNBA, joins the podcast to discuss what there is to excellent leadership and dedication to your players. The passion and drive you need for coaching is all discussed in episode 76 of Contacts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Cabral Huff, Head Basketball Coach at Voorhies College

February 02, 2022 16:46 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

In Episode 75 of Contacts, Justin is joined by Cabral Huff. Cabral is the head basketball coach for Vorhees College in South Carolina. Talking about the keys to success in coaching and decision-making, this episode is full of coaching lessons that are valuable to all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Jon Burke, Head Woman's Water Polo Coach at Stevenson School

January 26, 2022 23:23 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Jon Burke, Head Woman's Water Polo Coach at Stevenson School joins the show and discusses his own journey through coaching. From starting at UC Davis to where he is now, the former California coach of the year gives valuable lessons and insight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

David Fales, NFL Quarterback

January 20, 2022 21:56 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

In this special episode of Contacts, David Fales joins the show to tell his story and background in sports and where that has led him to what sports have done for his life and the impact of it. From his upbringing to moving up all the way to the NFL, David gives valuable insight into what sports can do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Reggie Anderson, Assistant Director of Athletics at Young Harris College

January 13, 2022 23:48 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Reggie Anderson, Assistant Director of Athletics at Young Harris College joins Contacts today to discuss what valuable insights he's gained from coaching, both on the court itself, and in administration. From how to get coaches more involved to dealing with COVID-19 in order to play, Reggie discusses what his role can involve and great takeaways from it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Mo Williams - Head Basketball Coach, Salisbury University (RE-UP)

January 05, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

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Steve Collins, Head Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial HS, Owner of TeachHoops.com

December 29, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In Episode 70 of Contacts, the guest chair is filled by Steve Collins, Head Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School and owner of teachhoops.com. With Wisconsin roots, Steve gives impactful advice on what creates a great coach that truly leaves a mark on a player's career and life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Bryan Rooney, Head Basketball Coach at Cal State East Bay

December 22, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Bryan Rooney, Head Basketball Coach for Cal State East Bay joins the podcast in this episode to unpack the powers of coaching effectively and connecting with the players, which all are key in brewing the best team possible. From being there for the players, to ensuring that you're your authentic self with the team, Coach Rooney tackles it all on this episode of Contacts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Dan Powers, Head Basketball Coach at Pacific Grove High School

December 15, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Dan Powers, Head Basketball Coach for Pacific Grove High School joins the podcast in this episode, He talks to Justin about all varieties of wisdom for coaches. They talk about the track of becoming a coach that can be called upon, the culture you should build in your team, long-term and beyond. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Luke Gromer, Coach, Creator, and Speaker

December 08, 2021 08:15 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Luke Gromer is a basketball coach and also the host of the Coaches Club Podcast. He and Justin sit down today and talk about what coaches need to learn and why some techniques to getting these gifts to help guide athletes, and about his own story. He can be found on Twitter at @LukeGromer and the podcast he hosts is @coachesclub_ if any of what he speaks about on this episode is of interest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Tyler Coston, SAVI Consulting

December 01, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

One of the greatest wins you can have as a leader is the ability to clearly provide information. Both great leadership and followership require effective communication. Right now is the time to get down the work of leading your team. Leadership is the great process of winning every single moment, each possession, each practice and film session. Champions understand that you win games by improving your practice. True competitors know that the valuable points are scored by the ability to get yo...

Jamy Bechler, Speaker, Former Coach and AD

November 24, 2021 08:01 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Jamy Bechler is an author, motivational speaker, leadership consultant, and host of the popular “Success is a Choice” podcast. With a background as a championship athletic director, award-winning college basketball coach, and business consultant, he works with high-level sports teams and businesses helping them maximize results. He is recognized as an expert in leadership, culture, and teamwork. Connect with Jamy on twitter @CoachBechler or at his website JamyBechler.com --- Support this ...

Adam Lichter - Director of Athletics, St. Mary's of Stockton

November 17, 2021 17:24 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Joining the Contacts Podcast today is Adam Lichter, Director of Athletics at St. Mary's HS of Stockton. The conversation centers around transitioning from coaching to administration, the importance of enthusiasm, and the value of patience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Kevin Christensen, Author of Bench Rules, and Pat Fuscaldo, Retired Sonoma State Head Coach

November 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Joining the Contacts Podcast today are former Sonoma State Men’s Basketball Coach Pat Fuscaldo and his former player Kevin Christensen. Kevin graduated from SSU in 2006 and wrote “Bench Rules: A Guide to Success On and Off the Bench” about his time spent as a men’s basketball player at SSU, where he saw his role go from redshirt, to little used bench player, to all conference guard over a five year period. Coach Fuscaldo and Christensen discuss the stories and lessons from the book and the wa...

Chad Songy - Coach, Entrepreneur, Investor, Creator

November 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Chad Songy, PGC Director, Coach, Investor, Entrepreneur, and Creator joins the podcast to talk about his career as a coach and where his aspirations and interests have evolved. He guides us through developing culture and making sure you are living a purpose driven life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Omar Sanchez - Director of Athletics, St. Mary's College HS

October 27, 2021 17:54 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Omar Sanchez, Director of Athletics at St. Mary's College High School, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his journey. In this conversation, Coach Sanchez focuses on what it means to serve, how you come to grips with your ego, and the formula for success and failure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Breanne Smedley- Part 2, Tools for Increasing Confidence and Performance

October 20, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Breanne Smedley, Head Volleyball Coach at Columbia River HS and Elite Performance Coach for female athletes joins the podcast to share coaching wisdom and discuss how she empowers female athletes. In Part one of a two part episode, Coach Smedley breaks down her approach to coaching and how she has learned to focus on empowerment in order to help her team achieve at the highest level possible. https://www.kristinabreanne.com/contacts https://www.kristinabreanne.com Hi! 👋 We're Kristina + Bre...

Breanne Smedley, Head Volleyball Coach, Columbia River HS

October 13, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Breanne Smedley, Head Volleyball Coach at Columbia River HS and Elite Performance Coach for female athletes joins the podcast to share coaching wisdom and discuss how she empowers female athletes. In Part one of a two part episode, Coach Smedley breaks down her approach to coaching and how she has learned to focus on empowerment in order to help her team achieve at the highest level possible. https://www.kristinabreanne.com Hi! 👋 We're Kristina + Breanne. As you've probably already guessed,...

Josh Blumenthal - Director of Athletics and Head Lacrosse Coach, Wayland Academy

October 06, 2021 15:53 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Josh Blumenthal, Director of Athletics and Head Lacrosse Coach at Wayland Academy joins the podcast. Coach Blue was named USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year for the Central Texas region in 2021. Coach talks about sports as a way to teach student-athletes to be better human beings, the value of redefining success, and how to navigate the peaks and valleys of sports and life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Matt Sayman - Head Basketball Coach, Grapevine Faith HS

September 29, 2021 08:03 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Matt Sayman, Head Basketball Coach at Grapevine Faith Christian HS, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the importance of accepting who you are, seeing your vision and selling it to your players, building shooters, shot selection, and learning to focus on the things you can control. Matt is also the author of The Leftovers: https://www.amazon.com/Leftovers-Basketball-Betrayal-Baylor-Beyond/dp/1626970181 --- Support th...

Rob Ehsan - Assistant Basketball Coach, Stanford University

September 22, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Rob Ehsan, Assistant Basketball Coach at Stanford University, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. The discussion touches on the importance of turning adversity into triumph, intentionality, and finding mentors to guide you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Marcus Northcutt, Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach, Watsonville HS

September 15, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Justin and Marcus have a conversation about the lessons Coach Northcutt has learned through his experience coaching for the last 25 years and in his role as the Director of Athletics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Leo Lopoz, Vice-President for Athletics, De La Salle High School

September 08, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Leo Lopoz, Director of Athletics at De La Salle High School, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his journey. He touches on the aspects that have allowed their program to have sustained success. The value of relationships, communication, values, and alignment take center stage in this conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Jerry Moss, Retired Collegiate Water Polo Coach

September 01, 2021 07:24 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Jerry Moss, Retired former coach at Boston University ('87-'89), Boston College ('90-'92), M.I.T. ('94), and Wellesley ('16-'19) and high school health and fitness at Concord-Carlisle about 15 miles outside of Boston joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned through his experience coaching. The conversation focuses on the importance of meeting athletes where they are, thinking before you speak, understanding what is going on with athletes outside of sport and how to seek out mentorship...

Daniel Phillips - Head Baseball Coach, Monterey Peninsula College

August 25, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Daniel Phillips, Head Baseball Coach, Monterey Peninsula College joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned through his experience coaching. The conversation focuses on the importance of meeting athletes where they are, celebrating their identities, and the importance of culture and tradition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Basketball Roundtable #2 with Eddie Wilson, Ken Manfredi, Keith Larsen, Rob Hanmer and Terrence Harris

August 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

We sit down with five high school basketball coaches to discuss topics offered by our listeners. Eddie Wilson, Fairfield HS Terrance Harris, Mission Prep SLO Keith Larsen, Menlo School Ken Manfredi, Franklin HS of Elk Grove Rob Hanmer, Rancho Mirage HS --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Rosanna McCormick - Head Field Hockey Coach, Monterey HS

August 11, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Rosanna McCormick, Head Field Hockey Coach at Monterey High School, joins the podcast to discuss what she has learned throughout her coaching journey. The discussion touches on the value of multi-sport athletics, the importance of title IX and gender equity, sharing space and being creative when your resources are limited, and fundraising. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support

Dean Stark - Head Basketball Coach and AD, Sacramento Waldorf School

August 04, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Dean Stark, Head Basketball Coach at Sacramento Waldorf, joins the podcast to discuss what he has learned throughout his coaching journey. Coach Stark has amassed over 650 wins during his career and touches on the aspects that have allowed his program to have sustained success. The value of challenging your athletes to tackle tasks they don't think they can accomplish and the idea of creating your own pyramid of success take center stage in this conversation. He is the author of two books on ...

College Coaching Roundtable with Isaac Williams, Dedrique Taylor, Brandon Laird and Gus Argenal

July 28, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

We sit down with four college basketball coaches to discuss topics offered by our listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-clymo30/support