Fired Coaches Podcast

In this episode we take a trip down memory lane. We learn about how Coach Scott Pera got his start in coaching. We discuss the Hoosiers 2.0 story at Annville-Cleona, coaching James Harden at Artesia and Arizona State, making the jump to college coaching, how he got connected to Mike Rhoades, getting his opportunity to be the head coach at Rice, being let go, getting better and his current role as general manager of Penn State men's basketball. Take a listen!01:04 - The Roots of Honesty and Trust in Coaching02:19 - Starting Out: From Baseball to Basketball05:10 - The 1999 Annville-Cleona State Championship Run08:20 - Memorable Moments in High School State Championships10:37 - Transition to California and Artesia High School19:10 - Journey to Division I: Arizona State and Rice22:30 - Coaching James Harden25:09 - Returning to Pennsylvania and Coaching at Rice31:38 - Recruiting Trey Murphy and Building a Program34:56 - Being Let Go at Rice39:05 - Reflections on Family, Moving, and Coaching Aspirations40:36 - Transition to Penn State and Current RoleFired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/Follow on LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/company/fired-coaches-podcast

Cory Marquardt's journey from student manager at Drake, navigating coaching changes, building relationships and embracing life's uncertainties. This episode offers insights into resilience, adaptability, and the power of relationships. We talk all things basketball, including Drake, high school basketball, UW-Stevens Point and getting better. Lot of fun with this one!02:45 - Athletic Background and Early Coaching Experience03:48 - Choosing Drake University: A Journey of Discovery09:59 - Growth and Responsibilities in the Basketball Program18:08 - Navigating Coaching Changes at Drake23:49 - Embracing Change and Building Resilience25:12 - Returning to Roots: The Journey Back Home30:37 - Building Relationships: The Heart of Coaching36:57 - Embracing Change: The Coaching Carousel42:19 - Finding Balance: Life After CoachingFired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/Follow on LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/company/fired-coaches-podcast

In this episode, Tyler Frings shares his journey from a college volleyball player at Carthage to then to coaching and building a men's volleyball program from scratch at Marian University. He discusses the growth of men's volleyball, the importance of culture and community in sports, and insights into recruiting, program development, and the future of the sport.01:40 - Curiosity and Lifelong Learning05:05 - Athletic Background and College Volleyball Journey09:27 - Transitioning to Coaching at Carthage College15:20 - Coaching Experience at Cardinal Stritch University20:36 - Building a Volleyball Program from Scratch at Marion University26:53 - Challenges and Growth in the Early Years of Coaching30:00 - Reflecting on Coaching and Moving Forward33:26 - The Future of Men's VolleyballFired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/Follow on LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/company/fired-coaches-podcast

In this chat with Ben Wierzba, we learn about his unique path from coaching men’s basketball to women’s basketball. The recent announcement on him being named the head women’s basketball coach at Evansville, his time as the Director of Operations at Army, being let go as the head coach at D2 Illinois Springfield, coaching success as an assistant with Mercer and Miami (OH) women’s basketball, full circle moment at Evansville and much more!02:49 - Building a Program at Miami of Ohio05:43 - The Importance of Relationships in Coaching08:53 - Family Life as a Coach11:46 - Experiences at West Point and Operations Role14:46 - The Coaching Family Tree17:43 - Returning to Evansville and Building a New Program19:45 - The Importance of Kindness in Coaching20:31 - Transitioning to Head Coach at UIS23:43 - Facing Challenges and Learning from Failure25:48 - Rejuvenation and New Opportunities27:33 - The Shift to Women's Basketball Coaching30:29 - Success at Mercer and Building a Winning Culture32:29 - Returning to Evansville: A New Chapter33:40 - Reflections on Coaching and Personal Growth35:23 - The Joy of Winning and Celebrating SuccessFired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/Follow on LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/company/fired-coaches-podcast