Head Coach of the Virginia Cavaliers, Michele Madison, is entering her 15th season as head coach. Coach Madison led Virginia to its first ever ACC Championship in 2016, and ‘Hoos have been a force to be reckoned with ever since. Fresh off of their 2019 NCAA Championship semi-final game appearance, Virginia is looking to earn its third Final Four appearance in as many years this coming season. Michele Madison's other notable accomplishments include: Coach Madison is the only coach to lead three different field hockey programs to the NCAA tournament. She has recruited and coached the only three-time NFHCA player of the year. She is one of two active Division 1 coaches to be a part of US Olympic coaching staffs.Listen as she talks about how she consistently builds teams of the highest calibre on The Leading Edge Podcast.

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Building the Team Mentality with Hall of Fame Coach Michele Madison

Sidelined USA, a non-profit organization, exists to reunite permanently sidelined athletes with their passions and inspire them to find a meaningful way forward. The free resources they provide are relevant not only to athletes experiencing loss but, now more than ever, to any individual or program disrupted from the pursuit of their goals.Co-founder Christine Pinalto joins The Leading Edge Podcast to share strategies to help leaders navigate communication and culture in the face of adversity. Read more at LeadingEdge.snap-raise.com or visit their website at www.sidelinedusa.org.

Christine Pinalto: Earning Trust and Influencing Productive Self-Talk with Your Group

Betsy Butterick (The Coach’s Coach and Communication Specialist) joins The Leading Edge Podcast. An incredible career in athletics has given her a unique and powerful perspective on coaching, leadership and communication as well as exposure to a diverse group of teams and groups. From playing basketball at the junior college, D1 and D3 level to then coaching and assisting programs at Stanford women's basketball, the University of Washington and the Seattle Storm (during one of their three championship winning runs) --- Betsy's has develop as a master communicator and valuable collaborator for players and coaches alike. Please enjoy our conversation with Besty Butterick.

Improve Communication and Build a Stronger Program via Deeper Connections with Betsy Butterick

Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism focuses on the importance of simplification in finding success and fulfillment-- to drill down on the truly important. His book challenges readers to abandon the mantra of “more is better” and celebrate the trade-off of eliminating the trivial many for the vital few. In this interview he shares practical advice on how to start down the path of essentialism. For more check out the article on Leading Edge. 

Building a Purpose-driven Culture Through Essentialism with Greg McKeown

Coach Hicks of Ann Arbor, MI shares his approach to keeping his team engaged while not meeting physically, how he pushes himself and instilling a work ethic that lasts the test of time.

Coach Tyrone Hicks: Challenge Yourself with the Things You Are Not Good At

Coronado Head Baseball Coach, Morgan Cummins shares insights from a lifetime of experience in the San Diego baseball scene, the impact of his mentors and the coaching philosophy he has developed over the years. 

Coach Morgan Cummins: Developing Team Identity Through Mental Toughness and Player Creativity

In this episode, Head Coach Shawn Dodd shares about returning to coach at his Alma Mater, Eastlake North High School (located outside of Cleveland), dealing with adversity and his coaching philosophy.

Resilience and Positivity with Coach Shawn Dodd

Montville High School Cheerleading coach Kelsey O'Conner explains her approach and the importance of consistency and community.

Back to Back National Champion Coach Kelsey O'Conner on Building a Winning Community

In this episode I catch up with DJ Eidson, Co-founder and COO of Limitless Minds. DJ shares the adversity he faced growing up and how his mom’s phrase “It is what it is.” laid the foundation for his neutral mindset. We talk about teaching athletes to have the right mindset, the importance of modeling it first as a coach, and how the lessons from sports can teach us some of the bigger lessons in life.

DJ Eidson Interview: It is what it is.

In this episode I catch up with Coach Mike Suarez. He is the Head Basketball Coach of Gilroy High School. In the wake a an active shooting, Mike is hoping a winning season can help his community heal. What sticks out to me about Mike is how much he cares about his student athletes. Checkout his team mantra: “In case we die tomorrow, I love you.”

Coach Mike Suarez: In case we die tomorrow, I love you.

Starting a season 4-4 only to come out as state champions is a feat not many can boast. Coach Blair Bourque did just that, and in this episode he offers insights into coaching baseball, approaching adversity, and the many life lessons that athletics bring.

Coach Blair Bourque: Adversity Defines You

Coach David Peavy sits down to discuss his success as a basketball coach, how coaching your kid is tough but rewarding, and why commitment to competition and excellence is vital to building a winning team environment.

Coach David Peavy: Always Compete

In the episode I catch up with Coach Sally Stephens. Sally coaches track and competitive cheer at Belleville West High School on the outskirts of St. Louis. After 26 years of coaching, Sally explains the importance of admitting you don’t know everything and  reaching out to learn from others. Photo credit: Paul Halfacre from STLhighschoolsports.com

Coach Sally Stephens: Strong coaches reach out to their resources

In this episode, I catch up with Everett High School Baseball Coach Alex Barashkoff. He shares his years of experience of coaching in the Seattle area and how learned that it is not about about the wins and losses. It’s all about building team chemistry and getting the players to buy in.

Coach Alex Barashkoff: Build team chemistry

In this episode I catch up with Head Football Coach of Casa Robles High School Chris Horner. Coach Horner talks about his love of coaching, making a difference in the lives of kids, and how his team raised $23,000 for the Paradise football team after their town was destroyed by wildfires. 

Coach Chris Horner: Coaching is bigger than yourself

What does Humble and Hungry mean to you? At Snap! Raise we take inspiration from those that put the success of others before their own. Host Matt Nickel explores the stories of people that exemplify this characteristic and what sets them apart.

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