Forza Athletics Podcast

Do coaches need to be experts in their field to yield successful results? In this episode I talk about two coaches I have met that are true experts in their respective sporting fields. However, one of these coaches was not a competitive athlete in the sport they are currently coaching (Diving). The other coach I talk about was a very competitive Long and Triple Jumper, but he was my throwing coach as a senior at SUNY Fredonia. Both have coached All-American athletes in their respective coaching fields without having the playing experience associated with the events they have had success coaching in.

In episode 4 we dive into the Twitter poll that I put out a couple of weeks ago. I discuss what athlete successes mean to me, how other coaches may define athlete successes, and how athletes may define previous coach athlete successes. Two examples I discuss are of working with Luis Rivera and Monique Hardy.

In this episode I review some tips for parents and athletes with regards to the recruiting process at the collegiate level. In no particular order, some things to take into consideration when considering what college to attend are: 1. Current Coaching Situation 2. Location of College/University 3. Major 4. Team Atmosphere 5. Other - Everything else that may be important to some people but may not sway someone's decision to select one college over another

Pilot Episode of the Forza Athletics Podcast-Introduction and brief background about myself and how I got into coaching. For new coaches out there, regardless of what sport you are coaching, always consider yourself a lifelong learner. Be willing to reach out and ask for help if you are unsure. You never know how that conversation may set up your coaching career.