Episodes
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXXVII
Tim Cates is joined by Concordia University Irvine head beach volleyball coach Jenny Griffith and national champion Olivia Medina for an inside look at the Golden Eagles' historic run to the program's first AVCA Small College National Championship. Coach Griffith reflects on building Concordia…
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXXVI
Tim Cates sits down with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's inaugural Women's Flag Football coaches, Rod Sherman and Kristen Sherman, to discuss the exciting challenge of building California's first NCAA Division I women's flag football program from the ground up. The Shermans share what it means to…
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXXV
Tim Cates welcomes new Concordia University Irvine men's basketball head coach Scott Clark for an in-depth conversation about the next chapter of Eagles basketball. Coach Clark shares what drew him to Concordia, his vision for building a championship culture, and the values that will define his...
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXXIV
Tim Cates sits down with USD Beach Volleyball head coach Derek Olson for an in-depth conversation about a life built around the sport. Olson reflects on his journey from player to coach, including formative stops at Cal and the University of Washington, where he helped shape competitive programs...
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXXIII
Join host Tim Cates on this powerful episode of the Masters in Coaching Podcast as he sits down with Andrew Parker, head golf coach at Woodbridge High School. Coach Parker shares his inspiring coaching journey — from his early days as an educator to his time as a hockey referee, to then taking…
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXXI
Tim Cates sits down with JT Ayers, the highly respected head coach of the track and field program at Trabuco Hills High School. Known for building one of the top high school programs in Orange County, JT shares insights into his coaching philosophy, the success behind his speed and performance...
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXXI California Coaches Conference
A special LIVE podcast from the California Coaches Conference. Tim Cates hosts a panel discussion with CIF Southern Section Commissioner Mike West, former Harvard Westlake HS girls basketball coach Melissa Hearlihy, longtime San Clemente HS AD Jon Hamro and United Christian Academy AD Juan Denny.
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXX
Tim Cates sits down with longtime high school basketball coach and current Mater Dei HS Athletic Director Kevin Kiernan. Over his coaching career he has won 900 games, 12 CIF-SS titles, 6 CIF-State championshps and 2 National Championships in girls basketball. Kevin helped build the girls...
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXIX
Tim Cates sits down with Fullerton College basketball coach Perry Webster to talk about his journey from player to coach. After being named the head coach at Fullerton College at the age of 26, he has won multiple Conference Championships and State Championships over the last decade while leading...
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXVIII
Tim Cates sits down with NFL referee Carl Cheffers for an insightful conversation about Cheffers' remarkable career as an official, how referees prepare for each game, and his deep-rooted connection to the sport—shaped by his father’s influence both as a coach and referee. When discussing the...
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXVII
Tim Cates sits down with one of the greatest professional beach volleyball players in history, April Ross. A 3-time Olympic medalist and the winner of a Gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, April’s career spans over three decades, and her journey has been nothing short of legendary....
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Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXVI
Tim Cates talks with Concordia University Irvine Associate Vice President of Athletics Crystal Rosenthal about the growth and success of the Eagles athletic department. She is also the Women's Softball Coach and just picked up her 700th career win! Crystal talks about sustaining a winning program...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXV
Tim Cates talks with Murrieta Valley HS water polo coach Bryan Lynton about his 30 years in education and coaching. He has won 9 CIF Southern Section Championshps and been named the Regional Coach of the Year 3 times by USAWP. Bryan is the head coach of both the boys and girls water polo teams at...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXIV
Tim Cates talks with former Penn State standout and current Mater Dei HS girls volleyball coach Dan O'Dell about his playing career and the success he's had bulding a championship program in Southern California. Coach O'Dell talks about the growth of volleyball in the US, the competitive play in...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXIII
Tim Cates talks with former Major League pitcher Daniel Stange about his journey in professional baseball and then coaching career after his playing days ended. The former big leaguer went back to school and then got his MCAA from Concorida University Irvine which led to a AD job and opportunites...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXII
It's a return visit for Ben Benavides, who talks with Tim Cates about his new role as Athletic Director at the Edgewood ISD in San Antonio. He was a standout athlete, who returned to coach high school football for neary 25 years before elevating to his new postion within the school district. Ben…
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXI
Tim Cates talks with Palomar College Athletic Director Dan Lynds about his career as football player, football coach and coming back to oversee the Comets athletic department. He has helped with the building of a new football stadium and and softball stadium on campus at Palomar College. Dan also...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXX
Tim Cates talks with new Long Beach State Basketball Coach Chris Acker about getting his dream job in college hoops. After serving as an assistant coach at San Diego State the last five seasons, Coach Acker is excited about building the Beach program and taking it to new levels in the Big West...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXIX
Tim Cates talks with Brooke Nicholson about career coaching volleyball to now the new Athletic Director at Mission Viejo High School. Brooke was a standout volleyball player, an All-American in college and has a been a successful coach the last decade before taking on a new role at her alma…
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXVIII
Tim Cates talks with Dr. Jennifer Rizzo about her new role at Orange Lutheran High School here in Southern California. She's a former volleyball player, coach and longtime athletic trainer that has taken on the job of starting a Health and Human Performance Program at Orange Lutheran. Dr. Rizzo...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXVII
Tim Cates talks with Brent Dohling about his job as District Coordinator of Athletics, PE, & Health with the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Prior to that, Brent spent over a decade as a teacher, coach, athletic director and assistant principal in Orange County. Brent is a graduate of...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXVI
Tim Cates talks with Cal State Dominguez Hills Associate Vice President and Athletics Director Eric McCurdy about his first year on the job and his plans for developing and expanding the athletics department. Eric is former D1 soccer player and hs worked in the private and public sector of high...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXV
Tim Cates catches up with Gardy O'Flynn about his days in pro baseball and now 24 years teaching and coaching. Gardy is a nationally recognized throwing specialist with National Pitching East and Tom House Sports. He is also a graduated of the MCAA program from Concordia University Irvine.
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXIV
Tim Cates catches up with Oregon State women's volleyball coach Lindsey Behonick about taking over the Beavers program and her goals as a 1st time head coach. Lindsey was one of the top assistant coaches in the country while at Pittsburgh and before that at Concordia University Irvine. Lindsey…
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXIII
Tim Cates catches up with 4x Olympic medalist and Hall of Famer Brenda Villa about her journey from LA to Palo Alto to representing the United States in four different Summer Olympics. Brenda is the most decorated player in the history of women's water polo. She is now the head girls water polo...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXII
Tim Cates catches up with Rod Sherman at the 2023 MCAA Coaches Conference at Concordia University Irvine. Rod is the head football coach at Orange Lutheran HS in Southern California. Rod is entering his 3rd season at the helm, returning to coach the Lancers after his first stint as coach and...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXI
Tim Cates catches up with Brian Barnes at the 2023 MCAA Coaches Conference at Concordia University Irvine. A repeat appearance on the podcast for Brian, who has been a long time educator and AD at West Covina HS, but is now making the move to Downey HS as a teacher and baseball coach. Brian is an...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LX
Tim Cates talks with Jesse Foss about guiding his CUI Eagles lacrosse team to a 2023 MCLA National Championship. The former college lacrosse standout at Stoney Brook has been in Southern California for two decades coaching youth, high school and college lacrosse. Jesse is in his 5th season at CUI...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LIX
Tim Cates talks with Jenny Griffith about her 30 years coaching volleyball and the culture she has built at CUI since taking over in 2020 as their Beach Volleyball Coach. Jenny has a decorated career as player, winning 2 national championships at UCLA and playing professional indoor and beach...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LVIII
Tim Cates talks with Dave Caetano about his 40+ years in education as a teacher and coach. He has coached middle school and high school girls basketball in Central California, winning over 750 games and 2 Central Section CIF Championships. Dave shares his wisdom from his years leading in the...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LVII
Tim Cates talks with Dr. Jason Valadao about his career as a Navy pilot and now doctor and team physician at the US Naval Academy. He is the author of "Exceptional Every Day" and currently is an adjunct professor with the Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program at Concordia...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LVI
Tim Cates talks with 2x Super Bowl Champion Mike Cofer about his career as an NFL kicker. After football he became a race car driver, before settling in Las Vegas and getting into education. Mike is currently the head football coach and Athletic Director at SLAM! Nevada. Mike has his Masters in...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LV
Tim Cates talks with CIF-SS Assistant Commissioner Kristine Palle. After being a standout swimmer and water polo player, Kristine returned to Mission Viejo HS as a teacher and coach. She quickly elevated into a role as Athletic Director with the Diablos. For the past 16 years Kristine has been...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LIV
Tim Cates talks with Rainer Wulf about his 30 years in education and coaching here in Southern California. He was a CIF SS Coach of the Year at Trabuco Hills HS. As athletic director he was instrumental in hiring some of the great football coaches in the area. For the last 15 years Rainer has…
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LIII
Tim Cates talks with St. John Bosco HS football coach Jason Negro about the success of his program, recruiting in 2023, 7v7 football, and how he continues to win year after year in the best HS football league in America. Coach Negro is also a graduate from Concordia University Irvine and their...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LII
Tim Cates talks with Steve Hagerty about his 35+ years coaching high school football in Southern California. Since 2008 Coach Hagerty has been at Bishop Amat HS and leading the Lancers acclaimed football program. Coach Hagerty is also now teaching a class at Concordia University Irvine and their...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LI
Tim Cates talks with Tracy Roberts about his 30 years as a teacher and high school golf coach. He is a PGA Class A Professional and author and founder of Play REAL Golf. Tracy is also an adjunct professor at Concordia University Irvine and their Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode L
Tim Cates talks with super sports agent Leigh Steinberg about his career representing some of the NFL's biggest stars like Troy Aikman and Patrick Mahomes. Leigh discusses how money has changed sports and sports business over the years and his support of the CUI Sports Business MBA Program.
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XLIX
Tim Cates talks with CUI Women's Basketball Coach Christine Collins-Kiernan about her team and the upcoming 2022-2023 season. Coach Collins-Kiernan started as HS assistant coach, then an assistant coach at the D1 level, before taking over her own program at CUI and building it into one of the...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XLVIII
Tim Cates talks with former CUI Women's Basketball All-American Michaela VanderKlugt about her college career and now playing professionally overseas. Michaela graduated CUI with a degree in Biology and now is close to earning her masters degree from the CUI Masters In Coaching and Athletics...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XLVII
Tim Cates talks with Courtney Thomsen about her path to becoming the Athletic Director at Midland University. Courtney was a stand out soccer player who got into coaching, then became a Sports Information Director at MCU before taking over as the schools AD. She also talks about her experience...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XLVI
Tim Cates talks with Anthony Rouzier about his path to becoming one of the top high school coaches in California and his team playing in the #1 high school football league in the country. Coach Rouzier pivoted from pursuing a career in law, to his true passion of coaching football. Coach talks...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XLV
Tim Cates talks with Ben Benavides about returning to his alma mater and coaching the high school football team. His dedication on and off to the field to his players has helped turn around the program from a 1-win team to making the Texas HS State Playoffs last season. Ben also talks about his...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XLIV
Tim Cates talks with Jerry Campbell about his 50 years of coaching football at the high school and college levels. Jerry has written 47 books about football and the various offensive and defensive philosophies. Jerry is also an adjunct professor for the Masters in Coaching and Athletics...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XLIII
Tim Cates talks with long time girls volleyball coach Bret Almazan-Cezar about his career in coaching and now his new job working with the Pac-12 Conference. Bret won 11 state CIF titles and was a 4x National Coach of the Year. Bret also talks about his experience graduating from the Masters in...
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XLI
Tim Cates talks with Concordia University Irvine men's basketball coach Ken Ammann about his program and the success he's had at the NAIA and NCAA D2 levels.
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XL
Tim Cates talks with long time Santa Ana HS Wrestling Coach Scott Glabb about his decades of success in the sport. Scott is a Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach for the work he did helping his student athletes on and off the mat. Read his book "A Saint In The City." Scott also teaches classes at CUI…
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XXXIX
Tim Cates talks with CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod about navigating high school sports through the pandemic and a return to normalcy for student athletes. Rob also talks about the partnership that the CIF and CUI have with the Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration program.
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XXXVIII
Tim Cates talks with Margueritte Aozasa about taking over as the new UCLA Women's Soccer Coach and why getting her Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration from CUI was so beneficial for her as a leader and coach.
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Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode XXXVII
Tim Cates talks with Olympic Gold Medalist Staciana Winfield about winning gold in Sydney and life now after as a teacher, swim coach and spokesperson for alopecia. She completed the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and is coming back to teach classes.
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