Episodes
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Episode 129- Sports Season Update and Podcast Announcement
In this episode, Josh and Deb talk about the adjusted high school sports season and how it's going. They also make an important announcement about the future of the Character Combine Podcast. If you want to skip ahead to that part, it starts at 38:34. FOLLOW US AT: Twitter: @sportscharacter...
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Episode 128- Levi Ferguson
Levi Ferguson aka The Passion Guy is a motivational speaker. He joins the podcast to share about where his life started, the ups and downs in his journey, and how he became a positive voice that speaks into the lives of young people. Levi has an amazing story that will definitely inspire. Don't...
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Episode 127- Cameron Dobbs
Cameron Dobbs is a former University of Miami volleyball player, coach, and journalist. She joins the podcast to talk about her passion for volleyball, the injury that ended her athletic career, and how she handled the mental and emotional toll of that situation. She also explains the meaning of...
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Episode 126- Mary Ann Tolbert
Mary Ann Tolbert is the girls tennis coach at Manteca high school. She joins the show to talk about her athletic and coaching background, her Chicago sports fandom, the importance of team traditions, her experience coaching her daughter a the high school level. She also talks about how meaningful...
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Episode 125- Danielle Martin
Danielle Martin is an athlete, mom, and a mindset coach. She joins the show to talk about how she ended up on the UCLA softball team, why she decided to get into mindset coaching, and how she separates the coach from mom as she watches her kids compete. Danielle shares a little bit about her...
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Episode 124- Nifae Lealao
Nifae Lealao is a former defensive lineman for Vanderbilt and the Director of Student Advancement for the Alliance for Compassion and Education Development. He joins the show to talk about his impressive athletic career and what it means to be a mentor for students who are in the same program…
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Episode 123- Adjusting with Guest Host Erin Wachter
Erin Wachter joins the podcast as a special guest host in this episode to talk about adjusting. Every coach, athlete, teacher, and parent has had to make adjustments during this difficult time. We talk about how people make adjustments when things are out of their control and how they can…
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Episode 122- Appreciate the Moment
In this episode, Josh and Deb talk about sports finally starting up again and how this past year has been an unfortunate reminder to appreciate every play, every day, and every moment. We never know what tomorrow holds, so we have to make the most of every opportunity and appreciate the people...
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Episode 121- Casey Taylor
Casey Taylor is the head football coach at Inderkum High School. He joins the podcast to talk about how he's dealt with the challenges of coaching and teaching during the pandemic. He also shares his thoughts on sports finally starting and what it will look like moving forward. We always enjoy...
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Episode 120- Kevin Bracy
Kevin Bracy is a motivational entertainer, author, and long time emcee of the Character Combine event. He joins the podcast to talk about his new podcast, The 21 and Under Podcast. He shares how it started, what it's all about, and why he's so passionate about it. His podcast is a must listen for...
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Episode 119 - Taking Risks with Guest Host Lauren Nicole Johnson
Lauren Nicole Johnson joins the podcast as a special guest host in this episode to talk about taking risks! We discuss her recent decision to move on from the Yankees organization, how your support system affects your mindset when stepping out of your comfort zone, and some of the obstacles that...
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Episode 118- Justin Saucedo
Justin Saucedo is a Casa Roble Jr Ram football coach and an advocated for the Let Them Play CA campaign. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, why sports were so crucial to his life growing up, and the impact not playing sports is having on student athletes right now. He also...
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Episode 117- Sports Season Update
Josh and Deb talk about the current status of the high school sports season and the impact it's having on athletes, coaches, and families. FOLLOW US AT: Twitter: @sportscharacter Instagram: @charactercombine Facebook: Character Combine YouTube: Character Combine Media Vault
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Episode 116- Dana Smith
Dana Smith is a teacher, Positive Coaching Alliance Trainer, and the wrestling coach at Carnegie Middle School. He joins the show to talk about his experience distance teaching, how he's staying connected to his athletes, and how different things may look like when schools open back up. Coach…
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Episode 115- Cody Allen
Cody Allen is a former linebacker for Sacramento State and the owner of Digital Cartel Media. He joins the show to talk about his athletic journey, challenges he overcame, and how his athletic mindset affects his business mindset. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of mental health....
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Episode 114- Jessica Scott
Jessica Scott is a D1 softball player and coach. She joins the podcast to talk about when she discovered her love of softball, losing her senior year due to the pandemic, and how she's dealt with the disappointment and frustration. She also shares her story of being a Type 1 diabetic athlete and...
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Episode 113- 2020 Bracket Madness
In this episode, Josh and Deb recap the 2020 Guest of the Year Bracket. They talk about how competitive it got, a wild overtime finish, and the connections that were made through it. Daniel Thomas, also makes an appearance to talk briefly about winning the title of 2020 Guest of the Year. We're...
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Episode 112- Max Griffin
Max "Pain" Griffin is a UFC Welterweight. He joins the show to talk about his journey as a fighter, training during the pandemic, and his mentality as an athlete. He also walks us through his last fight and what was going through his mind when he sliced his opponents ear off. This is a great...
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Episode 111- PJ Petersen and Ryane Hughes
PJ Petersen and Ryane Hughes join the show to a talk about all things Christmas. They also share some thoughts on the importance of community and how to stay involved during the pandemic. They are hosting a toy drive for the Sutter Child Life Program this holiday season. If you're interested in...
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Episode 110- Eden Gold
Eden Gold is a former volleyball player, speaker, and mental health advocate. She joins the show to talk about her athletic and coaching background, as well as her battle with an eating disorder at a young age. She has a very interesting story that you don't want to miss. Check it out!
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Episode 109- Gratitude
In this episode, Josh and Deb discuss the importance of gratitude and how it impacts our lives. They also talk about Thanksgiving traditions and some of their favorite foods. Enjoy this episode and have a great Thanksgiving!
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Episode 108- Chrystal Rose
Chrystal Rose is the host of the Self-Love Breakfast Club Podcast and the owner of Rebellia. She joins the podcast to talk about her fitness journey, why she started the Rebellia clothing brand, and the importance of emotional health. She also shares a wild story about how she was sent to a...
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Episode 107- Lauren Nicole Johnson
Lauren Nicole Johnson is the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees. She returns to the show to share more insight about the mental side of competition, coaching, and life. We also take a few detours down some sidetracks to talk about what she's been up to during the pandemic.…
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Episode 106- Blake Kidwell
Blake Kidwell is the owner of Title Boxing Club Sacramento. He joins the show to share his incredible story of homelessness, overcoming addiction, and resiliency. This rollercoaster of a journey will provide hope and inspiration to all athletes and coaches. You do not want to miss this episode!
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Episode 105- Zeb Becker
Zeb Becker is the Davis High School golf coach and the owner of Rally Factory. He joins the show to talk about his athletic background, how he got into coaching golf, and the mental aspects of being a golfer. He also shares his experience as a business owner and how he's stayed resilient during…
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Episode 104- Civility
We talk about how sports fandom and differences of opinion can cause people to lose all sense of civility. Why are people sending death threats over a missed shot? How does social media enhance the issue? How can we engage in more productive conversations? There's still plenty of sidetracks and...
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Episode 103- Bobby Withrow-Clark
Bobby Withrow-Clark is the Department Chair for the Center for Academic Success at Butte College. He joins the podcast to discuss his coaching background, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges that some athletes face in the classroom. He also shares his story of losing his home during...
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Episode 102- Ed Tupper
Ed Tupper is the head baseball coach at Casa Roble High School. He joins the show to talk about his coaching background, how his approach to coaching has changed over the years, and how he's dealing with the challenges of the pandemic. He also shares about how he started using the Wooden Pyramid…
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Episode 101- Bench Chatter with Jordan Takimoto
Jordan Takimoto joins the show for another Bench Chatter episode. We talk about fantasy football and the different teammate personality types you might encounter when playing adult rec sports. It's a fun episode that you don't want to miss.
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Episode 100
We celebrate our 100th podcast in this episode! Josh and Deb ask each other a few interview questions, as well as answer some questions we received from all of you! We also released a video version of the podcast for the first time. The video version includes some bloopers from the last 100...
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Episode 99- Anthony Valenzuela and Gabriel Russo
Anthony Valenzuela and Gabriel Russo are the hosts of The Mindset Podcast. They join the show to talk about their athletic background, how sports has helped their business mindset, and why they started podcasting. They also share their thoughts on the coach that had the greatest impact on their...
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Episode 98- Joe Davidson
Joe Davidson is a senior staff writer for the Sacramento Bee. He joins the show to discuss how the pandemic has affected this school year, sports season, and how student-athletes and coaches are dealing with the social and emotional challenges so far. We also talk about how he deals with all of…
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Episode 97- Back To School
Josh and Deb talk about the start of this school year in this episode. Deb shares about her experience so far with distance learning and the challenges that come with it. She also talks about how she has learned to connect with her students despite the current situation. We also talk about a ton…
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Episode 96- Kira McKechnie
Kira McKechnie is a former collegiate softball player and the head softball coach at Christian Brother's High School. She joins the podcast to talk about her athletic background, her experience transferring while playing college softball, and advice for young athletes who want to play in college....
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Episode 95- Troy and Zack Spivey
Troy and Zack Spivey are the hosts of the Spivey Special Podcast. They join the show to answer some questions we received on social media, as well as talk about food, sports, and more food. These guys are hilarious and a lot of fun to chat with. Don't miss this episode!
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Episode 94- Bench Chatter with Jordan Takimoto
We're back with another Bench Chatter episode. We start by discussing 3 random sports related topics and finish up with a top 5 list for a specific theme. Jordan Takimoto makes his return as the guest cohost in this episode. If you're looking for some fun nonsense to break up your day, this…
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Episode 93- Chris Horner
Chris Horner is a teacher and the head coach of the varsity football team at Casa Roble High School. He joins the podcast to talk about the modified high school sports season, maintaining connection with his athletes, and how he plans on approaching the upcoming school year. We also talk about…
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Episode 92- Kurt Hines
Kurt Hines is the head football coach at Coronado High School. He joins the podcast to talk about his athletic/coaching background, how he builds connections with his athletes, and how people can stay positive during this pandemic. He also talks about his favorite book, Inside Out Coaching. It…
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Episode 91- Rick Stassi
Rick Stassi is a strength and conditioning coach with a tremendous amount of experience training and developing athletes. He joins the podcast to talk about his athletic background, his unique training philosophy, and his experience working with athletes who have reached the college and...
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Episode 90- Modified 20/21 Sports Season
Josh and Deb talk about the recent CIF statement regarding the 20/21 high school sports season. How can coaches and athletes stay focused and motivated? How does this impact multi-sport athletes? We don't pretend to have the answers, but we want to do our best to encourage coaches and athletes…
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Episode 89- Cody Norman
Cody Norman is the head varsity girls basketball team at Laguna Creek High School. He joins the podcast to discuss how he stays positive during tough seasons, the success his team achieved last season, and how he balances family and coaching. We also talk a little bit about his love for Chicago...
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Episode 88- Michelle Raby
Michelle Raby is a speaker and the author of To Be Known. She joins the podcast to share her life story, which is full of pain, struggle, inspiration, and hope. Her story will definitely motivate and inspire you to live a more compassionate life. Michelle also talks about the importance of being...
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Episode 87- Bench Chatter w/ Jordan Takimoto
We're trying new format called Bench Chatter. We start by discussing 3 random sports related topics, then we share a top 5 list for a specific theme. Sports are supposed to be fun, so we thought we would mix it up with some fun topics. Jordan Takimoto is the guest co-host in this episode. We talk...
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Episode 86- Lain Lee
Coach Lain Lee is a performance coach, author, and host of the Fear Less U Podcast. He shares a lot of insight about how fear and confidence can affect athletic performance in both a positive and negative way. Coach Lain drops a lot of knowledge in this one, so grab your pen and get ready to take...
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Episode 85- Chace Bryson
Chace Bryson is the Editor for Sportstars Magazine. He joins the podcast to talk about his athletic and journalism background, how he got started at Sportstars, and some of his favorite stories over the years. He also shares a funny story about a recent bracket style contest they recently did for...
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Episode 84- Ethan Belloli-Ramos
Ethan Belloli-Ramos is a former athlete, throws coach and an entrepreneur. He joins the podcast to talk about his athletic background and how he overcame a major injury. He shares the challenges he faced during his injury rehab and how it has affected his outlook on business and life. It's a…
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Episode 83- Victor Rodriguez
Victor Rodriguez is a former athlete, baseball coach, and sports fanatic. He joins the show to talk about how he connects with student-athletes, the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming school sports season, the Astros cheating scandal, and much more. He also shares the heartbreaking story behind…
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Episode 82- Quarantine Rabbit Trail
This episode is full of sidetracks, rabbit trails, and random questions. We talk about the quarantine, sports, and life. This was recorded in April, so some things may be outdated.
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Episode 81- Deb Lee
Deb Lee is the girls JV basketball coach at Sheldon High School. She joins the show to talk about moving from the Philippines, how sports helped her connect with people, and the importance of creating a sense of family within a team. She also shares her passion for Disneyland. This is a fun…
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Episode 80- Brittany Wagner
Brittany Wagner is a motivational speaker, founder of Ten Thousand Pencils, and the Athletic Academic Counselor in season 1 and 2 of the hit Netflix show Last Chance U. She joins the podcast to talk about how she found her passion for athletic counseling and how she balanced working with the...
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