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"You're Not As Good As You Think" — A Coach of the Year Explains
What's the hardest truth a player needs to hear but almost never gets told? Coach Alaya Mitchell — Galveston Ball's 25A District Coach of the Year — doesn't flinch: "You're not as good as you think you are." Coach P and Coach Mitchell break down why the truth is a springboard (not hate), how she...
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2026 WNBA Finals Preview: Valkyries vs. Dream Predictions
The Golden State Valkyries swept the Atlanta Dream 3-0 in the regular season. Does any of that matter in a best-of-seven? Coach P and WNBA Tay break down the 2026 WNBA Finals — and one thing is certain: someone is winning their first WNBA championship. In this episode: • What's at stake for…
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A'ja Wilson Got 4 Votes?! Angel Reese Wins DPOY | WNBA Playoffs 2026
Angel Reese is the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, and A'ja Wilson got only 4 votes. Coach P and WNBA Tay break down the vote, the Liberty's upset of the Lynx, and what the Fever must fix at Gainbridge. WNBA Playoffs 2026 are here. Two coaches break down the game the way coaches see it…
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The Lunch Rule Behind 6 District Titles | Klein Collins Football
How does a Texas 6A program win six district titles in eight years? Klein Collins head football coach and campus athletic director Adrian Mitchell says it starts in the lunchroom — not the weight room. On this episode of the Coaches Co-Op, Coach P sits down with Coach Adrian Mitchell to break…
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Sophie Cunningham vs. DiJonai Carrington: Does the WNBA Need Consistency? | S2E8
Tea time hits different this week. Coach P and WNBA Tay break down the Sophie Cunningham/DiJonai Carrington foul and ask the question the league still hasn't answered: where's the line? Then it's a deep dive into the Washington Mystics' surprise rise, a full All-WNBA depth chart draft (position…
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They Call Him "Wrestling Ron" | 28 Years, 3 States, One Standard | Coaches Co-Op
They call him "Wrestling Ron."From Southern University volunteer to first-year head coach with THREE state finalists, to building one of the top wrestling programs in the Houston area. Coach Ron Robertson of BF Terry High School has been doing this for 28 years. And he left nothing on the table…
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Kelsey Mitchell OVER Caitlin Clark?! WNBA Trade Deadline, A'ja's MVP Case & Plum to Phoenix | Coaches Co-Op x WNBA Tay S2E7
Coach P and WNBA Tay are back for the THIRD ACT of the WNBA season. Episode 7 does not hold back. Two real coaches break down the trade deadline (Kelsey Plum to Phoenix!), the All-Star recap, the Lynx at 25-6, and the MVP race that has everybody talking. Plus the take that lit up the comments: is...
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Olivia Miles Is Doing Something No WNBA Player Has EVER Done | All-Star Rosters + Skylar's Boycott
Olivia Miles is on pace to do something that has never happened in WNBA history — 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in 22 games. Not "rarely." Never. Coach P and WNBA Tay break down the rookie season that's turning into an MVP case, and stack it side-by-side against Candace Parker's 2008...
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WNBA All-Star Voting Breakdown | Three All-Stars, a 7-Seed & The Outrage | Coaches Co-Op
The All-Star starters are set and so is the outrage. In Season 2, Episode 5 of Coaches Co-Op, Coach P and WNBA Tay break down why the Indiana Fever landed THREE All-Star starters as a 7-seed, why the Atlanta Dream got shut out, and the debate everybody’s having: does your team’s record decide if...
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I Was Dead Wrong About The Lynx | Co-Op x WNBA Tay S2E4
Coach P opens this episode with a full on-air apology after badly missing his Minnesota Lynx prediction. Then, reclaims his Olivia Miles call as she emerges as a legitimate MVP candidate. Coach P and WNBA Tay break down the real WNBA standings against their preseason picks, debate whether Dallas…
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30 Years of Coaching & This Was His Biggest Mistake | Coach Kelly Savoy | Coaches Co-Op"
What does it take to build a program that wins? Not just in the gym, but in the classroom, the hallways, and in life? In this episode of Coaches Co-Op, Coach P sits down with Coach Kelly Savoy — Head Girls Basketball Coach at Montgomery High School, former athletic director, and 30-year veteran…
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"Caitlin Clark is NOT the Main Character Anymore? | WNBA Week 1 Deep Dive
Season 2 of Coaches Co-Op x WNBA Tay is officially in full swing and Episode 3 does NOT disappoint. 🏀🔥 This week Coach P and WNBA Tay break down the WNBA drama you've been watching on your timeline — Caitlin Clark vs. Coach January, Paige Bueckers coming for the throne, the Mystics rebuild…
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It Takes a Village — 33 Years of Athletic Leadership Truth | Charles Bruce Sr. | North Side ISD |
.🏘️ "It takes a village to raise a child and coaches are a HUGE part of that village." After 33 years in athletics, from middle school to state semifinals, Charles Bruce Sr. knows exactly what that means. What' You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why only 5% of coaches know what it takes to run a...
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Our BOLD 2026 WNBA Picks: We Put Our Reputations On The Line | Coaches Co-Op
The WNBA is BACK — and it's different. 15 teams. A new CBA. Caitlin Clark healthy. A'ja Wilson chasing GOAT status. Angel Reese in Atlanta. Paige Bueckers in Year 2. Coach P and WNBA Tay break down ALL 15rosters, rank every team, make bold predictions, and go head-to-head on the Yay or Nay hot...
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Azzi Fudd, Angel Reese & Every Team's Playoff Fate | 2026 WNBA Preview
🏀 The 2026 WNBA season is HERE — and Coach P & WNBA Tay are breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know before opening night. In this episode (Part 1 of our Season Preview), we cover: ✅ Azzi Fudd as the #1 overall pick — Hit or miss for Dallas? ✅ Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream — Is this her year? ✅...
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Trust Is Gained by Drops--But LOST in Buckets | Deb Mize | FBISD | #BTGSeries | Coaches Co-Op
"Trust is gained by drops — but lost in buckets." After 20 years in athletics, Deb Mize, Director of Athletics at Fort Bend ISD, knows exactly where the coach-admin gap starts — and how to close it. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 ⚡ Hook — Rapid Fire Teasers (Coaches vs Officials, Superpower, Texas Different)…
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He Scored His School's Culture Like A Scoreboard | #BTGSeries Part 1 | Coaches Co-Op
What if you could SCORE your school's culture like a scoreboard?In this episode of The Coach's Co-Op, host Coach P sits down with Peter Wagner — one of the youngest 6A ADs in Texas history — to talk about what it really takes to build a championship culture, bridge socioeconomic gaps, and coach...
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From NCAA Final Four to WNBA Future: Coaching, Culture & the Growth of Women’s Basketball
The Women’s Final Four is HERE—and we’re breaking it all the way down. In this episode of The Coaches Co-Op, Coach P & WNBA Tay dive into: 🏀 UConn vs South Carolina – Who has the edge? 🏀 Texas vs UCLA – Can Texas finish the job? 👀 Final Four predictions + X-factors 💰 WNBA pay, CBA changes…
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Why Black Youth Sports Participation Is Dropping
✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:**. Follow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @podcast_with_prejean Follow Coach P on X and Threads: @Coach Prejean1 In this Black History Month segment of Coaches Co-Op, Coach P breaks down alarming 2024 data showing a 10% drop in Black youth sports participation over the last…
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From Barrel Racer to Coach of the Year | Leadership Lessons for Coaches with LaKyva Bason
✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:**. Follow Coach Bason on X: @CoachLBason Follow Coach Bason on IG: @therealmrsbason Follow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @podcast_with_prejean Follow Coach P on X: @Coach Prejean1 In this episode of Coaches Co-Op, Coach P sits down with Coach LaKyva Bason, Fort Bend ISD Coach…
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Why Kareem is the REAL GOAT (The Case Nobody Wants to Make) | BHM in the Coaches Co-Op
✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:**. Follow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @coty_consulting Follow Coach P on X and Threads: @Coach Prejean1 Black History Month Coaches Co-Op episode. Coach P breaks down why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar may be the greatest basketball player of all time — not just statistically, but...
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Why Black Youth Sports Participation Is Dropping
In this Black History Month segment of Coaches Co-Op, Coach P breaks down alarming 2024 data showing a 10% drop in Black youth sports participation over the last decade. What does this mean for coaches? For leadership? For culture?
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Why Texas Girls Basketball Deserves More Respect | Nick Alvarado of TXHSGBB.com
✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:**. Follow Nick Alvardo on X: @txhsgbb Follow Nick Alvarado on IG: @txhsgbb Follow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @podcast_with_prejean Follow Coach P on X: @Coach Prejean1 Texas girls basketball has elite talent — but for years it lacked visibility. In this episode of Coaches...
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How Coach Nick Codutti Built “The Mothership” | Culture, Buy-In & Leadership Systems
✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:**Follow Coach Codutti on X: @coachcoduttiFollow Coach Codutti on IG: @coachcoduttiFollow Coach Codutti on TikTok: coachcoduttiFollow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @podcast_with_prejeanFollow Coach P on X: @Coach Prejean1Texas High School Football meets elite leadership: Coach...
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Why Belief Is the Real Competitive Advantage in Title I Schools
✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:** Follow Coach Walker on X: @coach_melwalker Follow Coach Walker on IG:@ms_walker13 Follow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @podcast_with_prejean Follow Coach P on X: @Coach Prejean1 What does it really take to build belief in a program with limited resources? In this episode of...
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Inside HISD Athletics: Grassroots Leadership & Tough Decisions | Andre Walker Exec. Dir of Athletics
✅ **FOLLOW THE COACHES:** Follow Coach Walker on X: @AndreWalkerI Follow HISD Athletics on X: @HISDathletics Follow The Coaches Co-op on IG: @podcast_with_prejean Follow Coach P on X: @Coach Prejean1 What does it really take to lead athletics in one of the largest school districts in the nation?...
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Dawg Mentality + Divine Purpose | Coach Ja'lee Floyd on Faith, Adversity, & Leadership | EP 39
This week on The Coaches Co-Op, Coach P sits down with Coach Ja'lee “Flo” Floyd — a faith-driven leader, former college hooper, and rising star in Texas high school basketball. From being too good for Upward as a kid, to tearing TWO ACLs, to rebuilding Brownfield Girls Basketball into a gold-ball...
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From Small Town Grit to Texas Hoops: Culture, Toughness & Leadership with Coach Travis Golden
In this episode of The Coaches Co-Op, Coach P sits down with Coach Travis Golden (Clear Creek HS) to unpack small-town values, championship culture, and the calling behind coaching. From Nebraska football toughness to building a community-driven program in Texas, this conversation delivers pure...
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Talent Wins Games, Culture Builds Programs: Shalesa Pierce on Leadership & Team Culture
Coach Shalesa Pierce has opened three schools, captured six district titles, and been named Coach of the Year seven times. In this powerful conversation on The Coaches Co-Op Podcast with Coach Prejean, she shares how she built winning cultures, mentored future coaches, and balanced the many...
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EQ over IQ: Emotional Intelligence for Coaches | The Path for Coaches Volume 2
This Coaches Co-op masterclass dives deep into Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for athletic leaders, exploring why it's more crucial than ever in today's game. Join host Coach P, along with authors Chip Baker, Armando Jacinto, Ja'lee Floyd, and Kevin Demers, as they unveil insights from "The Path for...
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Emotional Intelligence for Coaches
This Coaches Co-op masterclass dives deep into Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for athletic leaders, exploring why it's more crucial than ever in today's game.Join host Coach P, along with authors Chip Baker, Armando Jacinto, Ja'lee Floyd, and Kevin Demers, as they unveil insights from "The Path for...
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Balancing it All: Building Better Programs and Lives with Tamisha Houston | Episode 34
Welcome to The Coaches Co-op! In this episode, Coach P sits down with the phenomenal Coach Tamisha Houston, head coach of the Conroe Lady Tigers basketball team and Assistant Athletic Coordinator. With over two decades in education and 12 years as a head coach, Coach Houston shares her incredible...
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3 ACL's, Pro Ball, Head Coach: Resilience, Motherhood, and Leadership | Coaches Co-Op Ep 33
Join Coach P on the Coach's Co-op as he interviews Coach Shanice Steenholdt, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Clear Lake High School. From overcoming 3 ACL injuries to playing professional basketball on 4 continents, Coach Steenholdt shares her incredible journey from player to coach. In this...
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"First Family of Texas GBB" w mother/daughter combo Lori Shead, Taylor Rambo, and Tori Branch
Join Coach P for a masterclass in athletic leadership as Coach Lori Shead (30+ years of experience), her daughters, Coach Taylor Rambo (Head Coach, Randall) and Coach Tori Branch (Associate Head Coach, North Crowley) share unfiltered stories and proven strategies for building winning cultures. In...
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"Corporate to Coach: Leanna Davis' Formula for Building Traditions and Team Culture" | Coaches Co-Op
Join Coach P on The Coaches Co-op as we sit down with the inspiring Head Women's Basketball Coach Leanna Davis of Cypress Ridge High School in Cypress, Texas. In this powerful interview, Coach Davis shares her incredible journey from corporate America to the basketball hardwood, revealing the...
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"80 Wins in 3 Years and Counting: Coach Toya Peterson's Secrets to Success | Coaches Co-Op
Join Coach P in this powerful episode of The Coach's Co-op as he sits down with Coach Toya Peterson, head girls basketball coach at Dickinson High School in Texas. With an incredible 80-22 record over three seasons and back-to-back district championships, Coach Peterson shares her journey from...
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The 6-inch Jump: Why Being a Head Coach is Harder than Playing Pro with Brandon Gay, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Shadow Creek High School (TX) | Coaches Co-Op
What does it take to move from pro basketball player to a successful high school head coach? In this episode of The Coaches Co-op, Coach P sits down with Brandon Gay, the head boys' basketball coach at Shadow Creek High School, for a masterclass in athletic leadership. Coach Gay shares his...
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WNBA Playoffs Are Here! Picks, Predictions, & Parlays! | Coaches Co-Op x WNBA Tay
The WNBA Playoffs are here! Coach P and WNBA Tay break down every first round matchup, give X-factors, and make betting picks for every series. Plus: who wins Rookie of the Year and Most Improved? Smash that Like, Subscribe, and Comment your MVP pick! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 -- Intro 02:38 -- WNBA Hot...
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Who's the real WNBA MVP? Standings Breakdown, Rookie Watch & Hot Takes | Coaches Co Op x WNBA Tay
Coach P and WNBA Tay break down the final week of the WNBA regular season. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 -- Intro 02:58 --WNBA Hot Tea: Angel Reese's Suspension 09:12 --Standings Review & Playoff Race Update 16:42 --Race for 8th: Debating Seattle vs Los Angeles 30:02 -- Rookie of the Year and Most Improved...
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"It's Bigger than the Ball," Why HBCUs Matter, Building Legacy and Leadership with Kyle Adams | Coaches Co-Op Ep. 28
Join Coach P in this powerful conversation with Kyle Adams, transformational leader and strategic educational expert, as we dive deep into HBCU excellence, women's basketball coaching, and building lasting legacy.🏀 What You'll Learn: • Why HBCUs produce the most Black professionals in America •...
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Episode 27: "Growth, Grit, and Give Back in Hearne TX," with Anthony Gonzalez
Connect with Coach Gonzalez: X/Twitter: @Ant11HT (HT = Hearn, Texas) Facebook: Anthony Gonzalez About the Guest: Coach Anthony Gonzalez is in his twelfth year in education and ninth as a head coach, all in his hometown, Hearne, Texas. After leading the Hearne girls' basketball program for seven...
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Episode 26: From Dugout to Dynamic Leadership with TJ Williams, VP of Operations NBL United States
Connect with TJ Williams IG: @theus_nbl About TJ Williams: Vice President of Basketball Operations for the National Basketball League United States (NBLUS), the only FIBA-certified basketball league in America. An accomplished athlete, TJ played baseball for Southern University Baton Rouge,...
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Episode 25: "Leadership Beyond the Sidelines," with Dr. Chivonne Kiser, Assistant Director of Athletics, Denton ISD
Connect with Dr. Kiser: X: @Dr_CNKiser About Dr. Kiser: Experience: Over 20 years of experience in education based athletics Education: BS in Mass Comm from Southern University-BR; MS in Sports Management from Univ of Florida; Doctorate in Education from North Central University Background…
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Ep 24 : Building Championship Systems from the Ground Up," with Brian Cope, Lake Belton HFC and Campus Coor.
Connect with Brian Cope: X: @BrianCope23 IG: @BrianCope23 LBHSbroncosfb.com About Brian Cope: Head Football Coach & Campus Coordinator, Lake Belton HS (TX) 20 years in education and coaching Husband, father, and former accountant with master's degree Parents were a football coach, and a business...
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Episode 23: "Don't Carry Us, Lead Us" with Brianna Taylor
Connect with Brianna Taylor: IG: @BreTaylor About Brianna Taylor: Head Girls Basketball Coach, Lake Creek HS (TX) Big 12 Defensive POTY, University of Texas Houston TX native Dekaney HS alumna In this episode: The Viral TABC photo Talk That Talk Strong admin support and community backing Building...
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Episode 22: "Respect & Rhythm: Perspectives on the World of Athletic Leadership" with EJ Hairston
Connect with EJ: X: @EHairstonJ About EJ Hairston: Experience: 25 years in athletic training Education: Master's from North Carolina Central University, Durham Background: Originally from North Carolina; former D3 basketball player Career Path: NC State University → Western Carolina → Stetson...
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Episode 21: "The Other Side of Hard" with Coach George Lee
Buy The Path for Coaches Vol 1, Mentoring https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML1D2T1YKA6AN/checkout/DHKSBTBKWURK3K4K23VQUTG7?src=embed Connect with Coach George Lee: X (formerly Twitter): @coach_G_Lee_TC Instagram: @coach_G_Lee About Coach George Lee Native of Houston, Texas, raised in Greens...
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Coaches Co-Op x WNBA Tay – Episode 3
Featured Guest: WNBA Tay: Our resident WNBA expert and insightful voice, bringing the energy and the inside scoop. Coaches Co-Op x WNBA Tay is your go-to resource for thoughtful, experienced perspectives from within the coaching world, giving you the edge to understand the game like never before....
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Episode 20: "From Insight to Impact" with Best Selling Author and Educator, Chip Baker
Connect with Chip Baker: Website: https://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker Email: [email protected] FB: chipbakertsc X: chipbaker19 IG: chipbakertsc TikTok: chipbakertsc Episode Overview: Welcome back to Coaches Co-Op, the go-to podcast for coaches looking to elevate their leadership,...
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