Home Team Sacramento
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -HOME TEAM is a movement of coaches and athletes who understand that we have an opportunity to make a difference in our schools and communities every single day.
We may wear different uniforms, but we are all a part of the HOME TEAM.
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Episode 65- Cody Norman
December 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBCody Norman is a husband, father, and the former varsity girls basketball coach at Laguna Creek High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the moment that could have changed his athletic path, why he decided to stop coaching after winning a section title, his favorite athlete (past and present), and the legacy he wants to leave behind. Coach Norman has dedicated a tremendous amount of time to coaching and helping student athletes. We're thankful that he is...
Episode 65- Cody Norman (Audio)
December 15, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBCody Norman is a husband, father, and the former varsity girls basketball coach at Laguna Creek High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the moment that could have changed his athletic path, why he decided to stop coaching after winning a section title, his favorite athlete (past and present), and the legacy he wants to leave behind. Coach Norman has dedicated a tremendous amount of time to coaching and helping student athletes. We're thankful that he is...
Episode 64- Pressure
November 03, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBWe hear about pressure all the time in the world of sports. We celebrate those who thrive on the biggest stage and criticize those who seem to shrink when the lights are brightest. None of us can escape pressure, but we can control how we respond to it. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac TikTok: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #HomeTeamSac
Episode 63- Fred Bryant
October 19, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBFred Bryant is the former basketball coach and current track coach and athletic director at San Juan High School. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the importance of community involvement, understanding the culture of a school/community, which coach he enjoys competing against, raising the standard for his athletes, and much more. Coach Bryant has a tremendous amount of wisdom and passion and we are thankful that he is a part of our Home Team. FOLLOW US AT: ...
Episode 62- Accountability
October 13, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWe all need accountability in our lives, but how many of us our willing to do the work that real accountability requires? Are we holding ourselves accountable for our decisions and actions? Have we surrounded ourselves with people who are willing to hold us accountable? Check out this episode and let us know your thoughts about accountability on and off the field. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac TikTok: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook: home...
Episode 61- Nanik Tagore
October 05, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBNanik Tagore is a Dominican University of California basketball player and the host of the True To Life Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, the importance of mental health, the challenges facing student-athletes, the coach that had the biggest impact on his life, the vision behind the True To Life Podcast, and much more! Nanik is leading by example as a student-athlete and creating content to help others in similar situations. We are grateful he's a part or our ...
Episode 60- Daniel Thomas
September 21, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBDaniel Thomas, owner of Dynamic Training, returns to the show to talk about his new role as a coach for the Del Oro Girls Flag Football team, what he's learned so far, the future of the sport, and how he's managing his busy schedule. We also go on a quick caffeine tangent towards the end. It's a fun episode with some great insight from Coach DT. We're thankful he's a part of our Home Team. FOLLOW US AT:Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook: ho...
Episode 59- We Are Back!
September 12, 2023 21:59 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBIt's been a long time since we've released an episode of the Home Team Sacramento Podcast, but we are finally back! Stay tuned for more episodes and interviews featuring coaches and athletes from different sports and different levels. #hometeamsac
Episode 58- Joe Davidson
April 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJoe Davidson is a Sacramento Bee Senior Writer.
Episode 57- Dano Graves
April 07, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBDano Graves is a former Folsom High School and Cal Poly Quarterback, coach, and mortgage loan consultant.
Episode 56- Matt Johnson
March 17, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBMatt Johnson is the head varsity basketball coach at Sacramento High School.
Episode 55- Appreciate the Moment
March 03, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBJosh Takimoto talks about appreciating each moment on and off the field.
Episode 54- Harvey Hargrove
February 23, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBHarvey Hargrove is a former professional baseball player, coach, and founder of The Seeklot.
Episode 53- Dana Smith
February 16, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDana Smith is a teacher, podcaster, PCA Trainer, and Carnegie Middle School Wrestling coach.
Episode 52- Butch Baccala
February 02, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBButch Baccala is a former major league scout, owner of Athlete 911 Baseball, and Executive VP of NCS Prospects.
Episode 51- Jackson Watt
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBJackson Watt is the head baseball coach at Whitney High School.
Episode 50- Set the Standard
December 08, 2022 22:31 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBHow do coaches and athletes set the standard for their teams.
Episode 49- Influence
November 11, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about the influence that coaches and student-athletes have on their campuses and communities. We have an opportunity everyday to have a positive impact on the people and world around us. But at the end of the day it's up to each one of us to decide if we will use our platforms to make our Home Team better. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: H...
Episode 48- Cameron Dobbs
November 03, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBCameron Dobbs is a former volleyball player at the University of Miami, a media personality, and the founder of Play Where Your Feet Are.
Episode 47- Taylor Jacky
October 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBTaylor Jacky is a volleyball coach at Christian Brothers High School and the owner of Mindset Matters Coaching.
Episode 46- Travis Cole
October 20, 2022 16:53 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBTravis Cole is a youth football coach at Capital Christian School.
Episode 45- Social Media
October 06, 2022 20:27 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about social media. How does it benefit us? How does it negatively impact us? Has it become too much of a "normal" part of our lives? Social media is an amazing tool that can be used for so many great things. But if we use it recklessly it can cause way more problems for us. Understand your platform and use it wisely. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: hometeamsac Facebook: hometeamsac Facebook Group for...
Episode 44- Lucas Still
September 29, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBLucas Still is a former baseball player for Christian Brothers High School, Westmont College, and a performance coach at Tread Athletics. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, dealing with a major quad injury, falling in love with the art of pitching, the current MLB pitcher he feels is closest to "perfect" mechanics, the importance of being a leader on campus, and much more. Lucas is doing some amazing work at Tread Athletics, but the example he sets as a leader ...
Episode 43- The Charity Golf Guys
September 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBTroy Spivey and Vance Charvo are the founders/owners of The Charity Golf Guys. They join the show to talk about their athletic/coaching backgrounds, why they started Charity Golf Guys, the impact a golf tournament can have on a program/organizations fundraising, how to make a golf tournament fun, and much more. These guys are incredibly passionate about seeing people succeed and they have a wealth of knowledge about how to run a successful tourney. We're thankful that they're a part of our H...
Episode 42- How Do We Respond
September 08, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about responding to obstacles and challenges. Does our environment dictate how we respond or does our response change our environment? FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: @hometeamsac Facebook: @hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #HomeTeamSac
Episode 41- Cici Murray
September 01, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBCici Murray is a Spellman Performance Speed Coach and founder of More Her Speed. She joins the show to talk about her athletic/training background, developing relationships and trust with her athletes, social media, the legacy she wants to leave, and much more. Cici's passion to see her athletes achieve their very best is incredible! Don't miss this episode! FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: @hometeamsac Facebook: @hometeamsac Facebook...
Episode 40- Nikki B
August 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBNikki B is a former Sacramento State golfer, media personality, podcaster, real estate agent, and mom. She joins the show to talk about her athletic background, how she created her own path, her relationship with social media, the responsibility she feels to be a example to young female athletes, and much more! Nikki is an incredible role model for young athletes of any sport. We're thankful that she is a part of our Home Team. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sa...
Episode 39- Legacy
August 18, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about legacy. What kind of legacy do we want to leave? What decisions are we making today to build up our legacy? Is our foundation strong enough to hold the weight of our future legacy? Check out this episode and let us know your thoughts! FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: @hometeamsac Facebook: @hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #HomeTeamSac
Episode 38- Conor Manning
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBConor Manning joins the show to talk about criticism vs feedback. What's the difference? How does a coach's feedback affect an athlete on and off the field? How can coaches help their athletes understand their limits? We talk about all of these things and more. Conor shares a ton of great insight on this episode, so you don't want to miss it! FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: @hometeamsac Facebook: @hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coach...
Episode 37- Asking for Help
July 21, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about how asking for help can help us gain new perspective and improve areas where we may have some weaknesses. He also shares some thoughts on where Home Team is currently and how we need input from all of you to make it the best it possibly can be. What topics do you want to hear about? What guests are you interested in hearing from? What would you like to see from Home Team in the future? We believe that Home Team Sacramento has to be rooted in the com...
Episode 36- Looking Back
July 15, 2022 22:50 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about looking back. How much time do we spend looking back at past failures or success? Do we look back at our past to learn from it or do we look back because we can't let go? Our past experiences can either hinder our future goals or help take us to another level. How will you use your past? FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: @hometeamsac Facebook: @hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Tea...
Episode 35- Nifae Lealao
July 07, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBNifae Lealao is a former D1 football player and the Director of Student Advancement for the Alliance for Compassion and Education Development. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, coming back to coach at his alma mater, connecting with student-athletes, the legacy he wants to leave, and more. Nifae has an incredible ability to relate to student athletes and make a lasting impact. We're thankful that he is a part of our Home Team. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac ...
Episode 34- Bonita Allen and Wes Archie
June 30, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBBonita Allen and Wes Archie are softball coaches and the owners of PS33 Academy. They join the show to talk about the start of PS33 Academy, why the softball community is so close, tough conversations with their kids, the value of having former athletes come back to visit the program, and more. Bo and Wes are incredibly passionate and dedicated to seeing their athletes thrive on and off the field. We're thankful that they're a part of our Home Team. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac Y...
Episode 33- The Easy Option
June 23, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about how the easy option is alway available to us as we pursue a goal. But is the easy option worth it if it means giving up on the things we're most passionate about? Check out this episode of the podcast and let us know what you think. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: @hometeamsac Facebook: @hometeamsac Facebook Group for Coaches: Home Team #hometeamsac
Episode 32- Music
June 16, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode, Josh and Kevin talk about music and how it connects to the world of athletics. They talk about the songs they would choose for the following categories: Song you have to include on a workout playlist Song you associate with a sports memory Walk up song or entrance song Post game celebration song Let us know what songs you would choose for these categories and share them in the comments below. FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitt...
Episode 31- Alex Zavala
June 02, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBAlex Zavala is the assistant football coach at Yuba College. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, coaching football in France, the impact his dad had on him as a coach, helping athletes stay in the moment, and much more. Coach Zavala has a ton of knowledge and experience to share. We're thankful that he's a part of our Home Team. #HomeTeamSac FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @hometeamsac YouTube: Home Team Sacramento Twitter: @hometeamsac Facebook: @hometeamsac ...
Episode 30- Cody Allen
May 26, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBCody Allen is a former Sacramento State football player, entrepreneur, and host of the Fill the Gap Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, how sports can help develop a positive understanding of masculinity, the importance of competing everyday, why he started the Fill the Gap Podcast, and more. Cody shares a lot of great insight and knowledge in this episode. We're thankful that he's a part of our Home Team. #HomeTeamSac FOLLOW US AT: Instagram: @ho...
Episode 29- Blair Orr
May 19, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBBlair Orr is a former division 1 and professional basketball player and founder of Lead Athletic Performance. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, why he chose athletic training over coaching basketball, advice he would give his younger self, his involvement in the Sacramento Athletic Coalition, and more! Blair is incredibly passionate about connecting with athletes and helping them achieve their best performance. We're thankful that he is a part of our Home Team. #h...
Episode 28- Tribes
May 06, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about the idea of leading tribes as a coach. The idea comes from Seth Godin's book Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us. How is a tribe different than a team? Why does a tribe have a longer lasting impact? How tribes can have a impact on and off the field? As always, we would love to hear from your. Please share your thoughts and insight with us on one of our social media platforms. Thank you for the role you play on our Home Team. #hometeamsac
Episode 27- Deb McCollum
April 28, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDeb McCollum is a former softball player, coach, and trainer. She joins the podcast to talk about her athletic/coaching background, making the decision to stop coaching, the value of on-campus coaching, and what she wants her legacy to be. Deb is having a tremendous impact on the lives of the students she works with. We're thankful that she's a part of our Home Team! #HomeTeamSac
Episode 26- Dwight Taylor Sr.
April 21, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBDwight Taylor Sr. is an author, speaker, and communication expert. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, communicating effectively as a coach, connecting with the community as a coach, the importance of intrapersonal communication as a coach, and much more. Dwight is having an incredible impact all over Sacramento and the surrounding areas. We're thankful that he is a part of our Home Team! Hacking Your Relationships Like a Pro Course https://dwighteducates.thin...
Episode 25- Mieko Mendenhall
April 07, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBMieko Mendenhall is the varsity softball coach at River City High School. She joins the show to talk about why she loves coaching, the importance of student athlete leaders on campus, a coach she has a tremendous amount of respect for, and life lessons she's learned from sports. Coach Mendenhall has a tremendous passion to see her athletes and students succeed. We're thankful that she is a part of our Home Team. #HomeTeamSac
Episode 24- Phil Darke
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPhil Darke is a soccer coach, CEO of Providence World, and host of the How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, prioritizing character development through sports, lessons from Ted Lasso, why he started his podcast, and much more. We're thankful that Phil is a part of our Home Team. #HomeTeamSac
Episode 23- Rick Stassi
March 24, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBRick Stassi is a strength and conditioning coach. He joins the show to talk about his coaching background, his training methods/philosophy, how athletes respond to his intensity, how the Compex system works, and much more. We're thankful that Rick is a part of our Home Team. #hometeamsac
Episode 22- Jerist Roberts
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBJerist Roberts aka Coach JT is the head basketball coach at Kennedy High School and the host of the 94 Feet with Coach JT Podcast. He joins the show to talk about his athletic/coaching background, the impact his junior college coach had on his life, the value of being an on campus coach, why he started his podcast, and more! Coach JT has a passion for coaching the game of basketball, but he has an even greater passion for seeing the lives of student athletes changed. We're thankful he's a pa...
Episode 21- Excuses
March 10, 2022 14:22 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto talks about making excuses, the negative impact they have on our growth, and how it affects our ability to lead effectively. He also shares a lesson about excuses that he learned from one of his high school baseball coaches. Check out this episode and share it with a friend!
Episode 20- Brandon Johnson
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBrandon Johnson is a coach, trainer, and the owner of Maintain Fitness. He joins the show to talk about his coaching/training background, the challenges of moving to a new community, his favorite moment when training athletes, and whether or not he will coach football again. Coach Johnson has a tremendous amount of passion for seeing his athletes succeed and we're thankful that he's making a difference in all of their lives. #hometeamsac
Episode 19- Cici Robinson
February 24, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBCici Robinson is a former athletic director, basketball coach, and currently a CIF director. She joins the show to talk about her athletic/coaching background, why she decided to become an AD, the influence of student athlete leaders, the importance of being a part of the community you teach/coach, and much more. Coach Robinson has so much experience and knowledge to share about the athletic world. We're grateful that she is a part of our Home Team. #hometeamsac
Episode 18- Working In Silence
February 17, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, Josh Takimoto and Kevin Bracy talk about Joe Burrow's recent advice that encouraged athletes to "work in silence." They discuss what that means, why it's important, and how you don't have to prove that you're doing the work on social media to be successful. #hometeamsac
Episode 17- Shay Haddow
February 10, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBShay Haddow is an speaker, author, podcaster, and founder of Alpha Girl Confidence. She joins the show to talk about her athletic background, what separates a great athlete from the rest, why she started Alpha Girl Confidence, how she handles social media hate, and much more! Shay always shares great insight and we're thankful that she is a part of our Home Team. #hometeamsac