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Vertical View

by Chris Williams

Go back in time, engage in the present and live with anticipation for the future while you listen to the Vertical View. Join Chris (your host) as he shares stories about: leadership, coaching, sports administration, small towns and family experiences. His interactions with community leaders, current and former coaches, family and friends will cover topics within the sports world, personal struggles and triumphs as well as family stories which will take you back in time - reconnecting us with the times of our youth while inspiring us to live in the present - for the Best is Yet to Come!

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Episodes

  1. Traditions

    Seth Williams (oldest son) joins the Vertical View to help his dad (Chris Williams) chat about family traditions wrapped around the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

  2. God Talks Back

    Mrs. Joy Bryant joins the Vertical View to discuss her new book: God Talks Back. Joy shares her Christian journey with us - the Vertical View family in this episode. Joy was born and raised in SC and has been married to her husband (Robin) for over 30 years! Chris and Joy have been friends for…

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  3. An update regarding my daily battle with clinical depression and anxiety

    This special edition of the Vertical View is hosted by Dan Scott and the Dan Scott Show. Dan interviews me on his podcast and allows me the opportunity to give an update about my struggles with depression and anxiety. Dan hosts his show each day and can be found @thedanscottshow or on-line at...

  4. Opportunities

    In this episode of the Vertical View, I discuss the opportunities which have come my way - For the past number of years, it seems my work schedule dedicated my life - well now, after nearly 30 years of working in athletics - I've made a career change and that change has afforded me the…

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  5. Red Carpet Predictions - featuring Seth and Silas Williams

    In this episode, Chris is joined by sons - Seth and Silas Williams. Seth and Silas give their expert predictions on the winners for the 93rd Academy Awards. To learn more about Seth - follow him on FB or YouTube @fiddleheadmediahouse and you can catch glimpses of Silas on our FB page:...

  6. Oh, When the Cats Come Marching In - with Matthew S. Warren

    In this episode, Matt and I discuss the teachers, staff and coaches of Lansing Central School (NY) who made a lasting impression on us. Though these stories are unique to us, we hope that our trip down memory lane will remind you and your friends of those people in your past and how they…

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  7. Cleveland Rocks - A discussion about our sports teams, loyalty and passionate fandom with Kirk Kettinger

    In this episode, Chris chats with college buddy Kirk Kettinger about his Cleveland Browns. Chris and Kirk dissect why as fans we stay loyal and keep cheering for teams/organizations who seem to be perennial losers. Kirk Lives in Rochester, NY and currently serves Roberts Wesleyan College as their...

  8. Top 10 cartoons from my childhood days

    Yeah, what a better way to start 2021 - a top 10 list! In this episode, Chris covers his top 10 favorite Saturday morning cartoons from his childhood days. He would also like to hear your top 10 list - connect via twitter @VE_Executive to share yours with him!

  9. How the Grinch Stole Christmas - A basketball team tradition

    Back in the day, Lisa and I coached collegiate basketball. It had become tradition for us to host the team/s for a Christmas party. At those parties we would exchange gifts, share food, create memories and hear the reading of the Grinch - by me! In this episode, we go down memory lane for the...

  10. Family, Faith, Basketball: Coach Carter - SWU MBB Asst. Coach

    In this Episode of Vertical View - I have the opportunity to interview Coach Darius Carter. Carter is a graduate of Tusculum College earning his bachelors in Sports Management while playing basketball for the Pioneers. Carter is also a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he earned his...

  11. My imaginary back 9 at The Masters.

    In this episode of the Vertical View - TP and Chris finish their imaginary round at Augusta National by playing the back 9. They carded a 13 over par (49) on the front 9 before stopping for lunch. This episode picks up following their round after eating their traditional Masters style lunch! We...

  12. My imaginary front 9 at The Masters.

    In this episode of the Vertical View - Chris plays an imaginary round at the 2020 Masters. During his round he and caddy, TP, give you a hole by hole view of the Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters is being played as the last major of the 2020 year and then back for the first major again for...

  13. I am not WEAK - Mental Health Awareness

    In this episode of the Vertical View, I share more about my struggles with depression and anxiety - training I have received from NAMI and my passion to help 'End the stigma' surrounding Mental Illness. I have recently partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org) to help...

  14. Win One For The Gipper

    Dr. Duane Aagaard - Associate Professor and Chair of Sports Management at Catawba College joins me to discuss Leadership, ND football and facial hair. Duane has served as: 2003-2012, Director of Athletics, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL 2014-2017, Adjunct Graduate Professor of Sport...

  15. #FREDstrong - Fredonia State A.D. Jerry Fisk

    Chris interviews Fredonia State (NCAA DIII), Director of Athletics, Mr. Jerry Fisk. Jerry shares how he and fellow SUNYAC AD's dealt with the cancellation of spring sports due to COVID19, how they planned and prepared over the summer months and now as they continue to prepare to welcome students...

  16. The Boys of Summer are Back!

    Dan Scott joins the Vertical View to discuss: Major League Baseball- their 60 game schedule, lack of a bubble and the impact of MLB's decisions for the minor leagues. Furman Paladin baseball - the elimination of the sport and Dan's role as broadcaster for the Paladins. NCAA college football, the...

  17. Searching for Balance?

    So many of us are searching for balance and better mental health in work and life. In this episode I discuss some tips with the goal of becoming more balanced and achieving better mental health. After listening to this episode of Vertical View - you may desire to reach out and connect - Please…

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  18. My battle with depression and anxiety - an interview from the Dan Scott Show (2018)

    I am thankful to Mr. Dan Scott (www.thedanscottshow.com) for allowing me to share this interview from 2018. In this episode, Dan interviews me and helps me share my battle with depression and anxiety. Dan is a good friend who has had me on his show many times before - He is an award winning…

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  19. Starting @ forward - #12 - Rachel Curtis

    In this episode, I have a chat with Rachel Curtis. Rachel recently graduated from Southern Wesleyan University. At SWU she was a member of the women's soccer team - wearing the #12 for teamSWU. I ask Rachel 12 questions - working our way through her introduction to sports, her high school playing...

  20. Service from behind a microphone

    In this episode I will interview Jay Trainer - Jay serves as the 'Voice' of RWC Redhawk Athletics, the founder of Infuzion and as host of his podcast - UNTORN. Jay has served sport teams, youth camps and various other communities from behind a microphone for over 20 years! His educational…

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  21. NCAA DII athletics and COVID19

    In this episode, I jump (back) into the world of small college athletics - Where I spent almost 30 years of my working career. Robert Segave - Director of Athletics @ Roberts Wesleyan College www.roberts.edu joins me to discuss how his athletic department and other small college athletic...

  22. Shop or Schaupp?

    Vertical View host Chris Williams interviews - VP of Innovation and Ventures for the American Leprosy Mission - Darren Schuapp. Chris and Darren discuss leadership - who do you look to for inspiration and mentor-ship, what are attributes of a successful leader and how do you continue to grow and...

  23. The Bosses

    As you know from the last episode - I currently serve as the Executive Director for Vertical Engineering - In this episode we will learn about Vertical Engineering the company, introduce the owners of VE in a segment called 5 bullet points or less and finally we will talk directly to the Vertical...

  24. Ep. 1.0 - Vertical View Introduction

    Vertical View: A strategic consultancy and think tank - inspiring and motivating leaders, teams and corporations. Hosted by Chris Williams an entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of leadership, coaching and business management experience. Ep. 1.0 is an introduction to Vertical View answering the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Go back in time, engage in the present and live with anticipation for the future while you listen to the Vertical View. Join Chris (your host) as he shares stories about: leadership, coaching, sports administration, small towns and family experiences. His interactions with community leaders, current and former coaches, family and friends will cover topics within the sports world, personal struggles and triumphs as well as family stories which will take you back in time - reconnecting us with the times of our youth while inspiring us to live in the present - for the Best is Yet to Come!

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Chris Williams

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Go back in time, engage in the present and live with anticipation for the future while you listen to the Vertical View. Join Chris (your host) as he shares stories about: leadership, coaching, sports administration, small towns and family experiences. His interactions with community leaders,...

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