Sideline Sessions

In the Season 2 finale, I speak with Aaron Makelky.Aaron has served as a head high school football coach for 12 seasons in Wyoming, assistant for 4 seasons, and has also coached wrestling, basketball, and track. He is currently consulting with sports teams and elite individuals who want to learn mindset and mental conditioning skills.Our conversation covers:How to determine the culture you want to set and how that’s evolved for Aaron during his careerWho helps to build the culture?How to develop leaders within the teamThe challenges that make culture-building “easier said than done”Developing mental toughness, leadership and other skillsConnect with Aaron:Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, & TikTok: @aaronmakelky. LinkedInhttps://aaronmakelky.com About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. 

7/25/24 • 44:13

My guest today is Lee-Anne Gilchrist. Lee-Anne is currently the CEO of the Golf Performance Center & Academy, in Ridgefield, Connecticut working with young people from all over the world to nurture intrinsic motivation and unlock human potential.We discuss:How to introduce kids to golfGood motivators for golfersThe opportunities available to young golfersWhat parents should be prepared for if they’re getting kids into golfResources for parents and coachesThe biggest challenges to junior golf development todayPredictors of success for junior golfersLearn more about the Golf Performance Center:www.thegolfperformanceacademy.comhttps://golfpdi.com YouTubeAbout today’s guestLee-Anne Gilchrist is a motivator and educator who has worked with hundreds of athletes and their parents in the quest for athletic success in college and on the professional tours. With a dream to create a unique environment for athletic development, Lee-Anne was a founding partner of two successful junior golf academies. She is currently the CEO of the Golf Performance Center & Academy, in Ridgefield, Connecticut working with young people from all over the world to nurture intrinsic motivation and unlock human potential. About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. 

7/18/24 • 37:36

Taylor Cook is a retired professional hockey player with over 25+ years of international experience. She currently works as a mental performance coach serving athletes and sports coaches.We discuss:How Taylor’s experience as an athlete serves her as a coach — and understanding the limitsThe education and training that contributes to her coachingPersonalization of coachingBuilding blocks of mental performanceMental skills that are beneficial in hockeyWhat makes a hockey player successful?Visualization techniquesWhat Taylor covers on The Athletic Mind PodcastAbout today’s guestTaylor Cook is a retired professional hockey player with over 25+ years of international experience, owner of Taylored Minds Coaching where she works as a mental performance coach serving athletes and sports coaches, and she is the founder and host of The Athletic Mind podcast. Learn more about Taylor:https://www.taylored-minds.comLinkedInThe Athletic Mind PodcastAbout the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. 

7/11/24 • 40:32

Adolfo Gómez Sánchez has dedicated over three decades to studying and modeling what drives optimal performance. Adolfo was a competitive athlete and is a performance mentor to professional athletes on the ATP and WTA tours, C-Suite executives of large multinational corporations, and performance artists such as Grammy nominated singers and opera stars.Our conversation covers:The Optimal Performance FormulaWhat makes a tennis athlete greatHow Adolfo approaches his work with tennis athletesGrowth mindsetApplying the science of performance from sports to business challengesLessons from athletes including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Michael Chang, Jim Courier, Carlos Alcaraz, Jerry Rice, and Tiger WoodsLearn more about Adolfo’s work at www.gold-results.com Subscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestAdolfo Gómez Sánchez has dedicated over three decades to studying and modeling what drives optimal performance. His mission is to mentor professional athletes, leading multinational corporations, and performance artists to achieve the best version of themselves and to gain the “millimeters” of difference that separate champions from the rest in every field.He holds an Ivy League Graduate Degree from Yale University and an undergraduate degree from McGill University, complemented by thirty years of studying scientific research on performance. He has merged his academic knowledge of what science has discovered that drives performance with his experience in the trenches as a competitive athlete and as a performance mentor to professional athletes on the ATP and WTA tours, C-Suite executives of large multinational corporations, and performance artists such as Grammy nominated singers and opera stars. Follow him on LinkedIn.About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. 

7/6/24 • 49:09

This week, we're sharing a "Best Of" episode, going back to the series premiere with the amazing Dr. Jen Welter. In 2015, Jen became the first female coach in NFL history when she coached linebackers for the Arizona Cardinals. She was also the first woman to play a contact position in men’s professional football when she signed as a running back with the Texas Revolution, a professional indoor football team.Jen also had a distinguished career in women’s professional football, as a 2x World Champion with the US and 8x pro bowler. She’s a culture shift expert with an MS in sport psychology and PhD in psychology. And, as you may expect, she was an amazing guest on the show. You'll hear about all this and more:Jen’s journey to playing and coaching footballHow she prepared herself for the opportunity to coach — before even knowing it was possibleShattering the “glass sideline” (in both the NFL and Madden 2020)The power of authentic leadershipKeeping players physically and mentally healthyThe state of women’s football and Grrridiron Girls flag football What difference can coaches make in changing opportunities for their athletes and future coaches?Subscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear more great episodes coming up this summer and fall: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe 

6/27/24 • 45:32

Jason Payne has coached the Varsity Boys Basketball team in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada for the past 24 seasons. He also works with teams and athletes as a Mental Performance Coach.It was a pleasure to speak with Jason about the following and more:How Jason got into coaching and why he almost quit in 2018, nearly 20 years into his careerWhat he learned about avoiding burnoutAdvice for new coaches The most important things any coach can doConnecting with today’s student-athletesThe pillars of high performanceJason’s Competitive Advantage Newsletter, which strives to help coaches improve the performance of teams, coaches and athletes. Subscribe here: https://thecompetitiveadvantage.ck.page/profile Subscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestJason has coached the Varsity Boys Basketball team in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada for the past 24 seasons and works with teams and athletes as a Mental Performance Coach. He is also the author of the Competitive Advantage Newsletter which strives to help coaches improve the performance of teams, coaches and athletes. Connect with him on Twitter @jasonpayne306 and LinkedIn. About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

6/20/24 • 52:35

Connor Gettemy is the Director of Sports Performance at Flagler College and Owner of Gett Strong Performance, both located in St. Augustine, Florida. At Flagler, whose sports teams compete at NCAA Division-II, Connor oversees a sports performance department that services over 400 athletes. Under his direction, Flagler has produced 169 All-Conference selections, 22 All-Americans, and a number of professional athletes in a variety of sports.We cover:How Connor decided to get into this work and what education he receivedThe myths about strength trainingWhen young athletes should begin weight training Which sports have the biggest gap in training between the high school and college levels?Questions athletes should ask when beginning their training programCharacter and other important traits to develop in youth and amateur sportsWhat athletic departments, coaches and/or parents should be looking for in a strength/conditioning/performance coach (certifications, training, qualifications, etc.)Subscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestConnor Gettemy (Coach G) is the Director of Sports Performance at Flagler College and Owner of Gett Strong Performance, both located in St. Augustine, Florida. At Flagler, Connor oversees a sports performance department that services over 400 collegiate athletes. During his five-plus years as director, Flagler teams have won 23 conference championships and been to ten Sweet Sixteens, six Elite Eights, and four Final Fours. Under Coach G's direction, Flagler has produced 169 All-Conference selections, 22 All-Americans, and a number of professional athletes in a variety of sports. Coach G's company, Gett Strong Performance, specializes in youth and high-school sports performance with a mission to "Strengthen the Individual" - both in body and character so that young boys and girls can become the best possible versions of themselves. Learn more:https://www.gettstrongperformance.com https://www.instagram.com/gettstrongperformance About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

6/13/24 • 53:41

Mike Jarvis is a well-known name to fans of college basketball. In his long career at the high school and NCAA Division-I levels, he coached future professionals, including Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, won hundreds of games, and developed a number of future leaders. He coached first at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, where his players included Ewing, and in NCAA Division-I at Boston University, George Washington, St. John’s, and Florida Atlantic. His teams made 9 NCAA tournaments, including a Sweet 16 and an Elite 8 appearance, and a number of NIT tournaments. He has also served as a college basketball commentator and has written three books, Skills for Life, Everybody Needs a Head Coach and 7 C’s of Leadership.We discuss:His biggest influence, Red AuerbachHis coaching and leadership philosophiesThe benefits of playing multiple sportsAchieving success at mid-major universities, along with major conference programsCoaching along with his son, Mike Jarvis II, on his staffThe thrill of going head-to-head with Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Calhoun, and Jim BoeheimWhat separates the good players from the great onesWhat he’s learned in life after basketball, and what he wishes he knew back when he was coachingMessage to coaches who want to make their markSubscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://ss.bepodcast.network/subscribe About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

6/10/24 • 45:51

Troy Bassham has been a mental performance coach, teaching mental management fulltime since 2004. He works with athletes of all ages and levels, from high school to professional.He has authored two books "Attainment, the 12 Elements of Elite Performance" and "Fore the Mind, the Mental Program for Golf" and is the mental coach for Crown Golf Academy. Our conversation covers:How Troy became a mental performance coachWhy the mental game is vital to success in sportDo athletes train correctly in individual sports like golf and shooting?How can an athlete gain mental consistency?Most important traits of a beginning golferGolf training techniquesHabits and attitudes of a champion Having control of your mind when under pressureHow elite golfers like Tiger Woods perform under pressureSubscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestTroy Bassham has been a mental performance coach, teaching mental management full time since 2004. He has authored two books "Attainment, the 12 Elements of Elite Performance" and "Fore the Mind, the Mental Program for Golf". He is also the mental coach for Crown Golf Academy and works with athletes of all ages and level, from high school to professional. He is the owner of Podium Performance. Learn more at https://mentalmanagement.com. About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

6/4/24 • 69:18

Coach Kurt Hines has been coaching football for more than 25 years. He is currently Head Coach at Coronado High School in California. We discuss:How Kurt got into coachingDifferences in coaching on the east coast vs. west coastHis core coaching philosophyHow he turned it around when he was feeling overwhelmedWhen he learned from his mentorsLessons learned the hard wayApproach to building a coaching staffBalancing individual goals and the teamThe hardest thing about being a coachQuestion coaches should ask themselvesBook recommendation: Inside Out Coaching by Joe HermanSubscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://ss.bepodcast.network/subscribe About today’s guestHaving coached high school football for over 27+ years now (on both the east and west coast), Kurt Hines has found that football (no matter where you are), is so much like life... It's all about connecting with, working with, and empowering those around you! His passion is to do just that... To work with individuals, teams, and businesses, to create winning cultures, and to EMPOWER those he works with, to do, be, and to accomplish more than they ever thought possible! Connect with him on social media:https://twitter.com/CoachKurtHineshttps://www.instagram.com/coachkurthinesAbout the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

5/27/24 • 59:01

Krissy Webb is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Student ACES, a 501c3 with the mission to create Champions.Through Student ACES, Krissy has positively impacted over 50,000 high school student-athletes and has taught them leadership skills, values, and character education to be successful men and women in the classroom, the athletic fields and in their communities. Krissy coaches both 12U softball and flag football.We discuss:What it means to be a student-athleteThe mission of Creating ChampionsHelping athletes develop and lead with their core valuesWorking with young athletes - 12U softballHaving a clear contract with parents regarding conductWorking with high school athletesLongitudinal study on mindsets and resilienceGoal-setting with athletesSubscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://ss.bepodcast.network/subscribe About today’s guestKrissy Webb is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Student ACES, a 501c3 with the mission to create Champions. Through Student ACES, Krissy has positively impacted over 50,000 high school student-athletes and has taught them leadership skills, values, and character education to be successful men and women in the classroom, the athletic fields and in their communities.She is a certified instructor of Mental Health First Aid. Krissy lives in Palm Beach Gardens with her husband and twin daughters. If Krissy is not with high school students you will find her on the softball field with her daughters and the 12u Aces Elite travel softball team, she is the head coach. Learn more: https://studentaces.org About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

5/21/24 • 53:58

Robert Castillo is a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.He has over 15 years of experience working with elite military service members, MLB, NBA, and MLS players and coaches, college athletes, and business executives, bringing to the table not only years of knowledge in research-based mental performance but also over a decade of experience in improving people's quality of life.We discuss:How Robert got into mental performance coaching and began working with athletesWhat mindset do athletes need?The importance of mental skills for an athleteKey skills for mental performance: goal-setting, imagery, attention, confidence, energy managementLearning from failure and the benefits of thinking about failureMisconceptions about mental skills trainingHow parents can support young athletesSubscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestAs a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and with over 15 years of experience working with elite military service members, MLB, NBA, and MLS players and coaches, collegiate athletes, and business executives, Robert Castillo brings to the table not only years of knowledge in research-based mental performance but also over a decade of experience in improving people's quality of life. He has a Master's degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology. Learn more:https://www.castlecorpconsulting.com www.linkedin.com/in/robertpcastillo-cmpc About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

5/14/24 • 55:31

Today we're excited to bring you an episode from The Learning Bridge, a BE Podcast Network show hosted by Richard Gerver, one of the world’s leading thinkers on human potential, leadership, and organizational transformation.In this conversation, Richard speaks with Dwain Chambers. Having come from an abusive and challenging home, Dwain discovered a talent for athletics and became the fastest teenager in the world. He is the only man in the world to have broken 10 seconds in the 100-meter sprint in three different decades, is an 8-time British 100M champion, has won multiple world athletics medals, and has competed against the likes of Carl Lewis and Usain Bolt. But his career was blighted by doping and performance-enhancing drug use. In this candid and provocative episode, Dwain talks frankly about all of it and what he has learned along the way. He shares how he uses his experiences to work with a new generation of potential athletic stars. Education, discipline, role models, and trust are topics of discussion.Subscribe to The Learning Bridge wherever you get your podcasts: https://thelearningbridge.bepodcast.network/subscribe About the hostRichard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, world-renowned thinker, and bestselling author of books including Change and Simple Thinking. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years.Now regarded as one of the world's leading thinkers on human leadership and organizational transformation, Richard has worked with an extraordinary range of people, from elite athletes to former US President Barack Obama. Named UK Business Speaker of the Year three times, Richard has been invited to speak on the world’s most recognized stages, including TED, the RSA, and the BBC.Follow Richard on Twitter @richardgerver and on LinkedIn. 

5/11/24 • 51:47

Heather Sumlin is owner of Sumlin Solutions, a company specializing in helping women reach their potential in sport, competition, and in life. Heather is a Master Level Mental Management Certified Coach trained personally by the Founder of Mental Management, Olympic Champion Lanny Bassham.We discuss:What is Mental Management?Why the mental game is vital to success in sportHaving control of your mind when under pressureHow parents can get started supporting their child with the mental game of sportsHabits and attitudes of a championFiguring out where your child stands — passion, ability, potentialHow to build a young athlete’s self-imageHeather’s podcast, She Wins: Solutions and Stories for WomenSubscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestHeather Sumlin is owner of Sumlin Solutions, a company specializing in helping women reach their potential in sport, competition, and in life. Heather is a Master Level Mental Management Certified Coach trained personally by the Founder of Mental Management, Olympic Champion Lanny Bassham, who is also her father. She was raised in a household where the success principles of the system were part of every day life. Heather has been teaching the this proven mental system for over 16 years and has helped clients reach success at the state, national, and international levels. Learn more:http://www.heathersumlin.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@SumlinSolutionsStories/videos About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

5/7/24 • 48:34

Welcome back, Sideline Sessions listeners (and a hearty welcome to our new listeners!) for the start of season two. I’m excited to bring you more conversations with a variety of coaches, performance experts, and influential stakeholders from across the sporting landscape. Today’s guest is Jared Zeidman, a basketball coach with 15 years’ experience in college athletics who authored the new book Nail the Recruiting Process.This conversation touches on Jared’s direct experience plus his conversations with numerous coaches and athletes, as we explore evidence that suggests the college athletics landscape is changing rapidly. For student-athletes hoping to get recruited, and the coaches and parents who are supporting them, this information is a must-have. We discuss:How the college sports landscape is changingThe myths about how college coaches thinkWhat coaches are looking for: Talent, Attitude, Resilience, CommunicationHow athletes can get confirmation of their ability and the schools they should targetJared’s GEAR Framework (Growth-Oriented, Engaged, Aware, Ready)Red flags in the recruiting processDeveloping the right networkFind the book Nail the Recruiting Process here: https://www.nailtherecruitingprocess.comSubscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestJared Zeidman steps into the literary world with his debut book, "Nail The Recruiting Process," bringing with him nearly 15 years of extensive experience in college athletics. Prior to this venture, Zeidman made the courageous decision to step away from full-time coaching and focus on his recovery from severe complications related to a Covid-19 infection. Currently serving as a consultant for college coaches aiming to build successful programs and high school athletes seeking recruitment, Zeidman is recognized by his dynamic energy, developmental lens on coaching and a passion for sports that extends beyond the field of play.About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

4/28/24 • 54:23

Thank you to all of you who have joined us for Season 1 of Sideline Sessions, and a special welcome to our new listeners!I wanted to share a short message about what to expect next on the show, along with an opportunity to support our next season with your ideas and recommendations. Listen to this short episode for:A preview of what's upcoming on the showA request for your feedback and ideas to make the show betterAn opportunity to recommend guests for Season 2To connect and share your ideas, reach out on Twitter @RossBRomano, LinkedIn, or via email. 

2/25/24 • 03:58

Evan Unrau joined PeacePlayers United States in 2020 as the Director of their Los Angeles chapter. Prior to this role, she served as the Manager of Youth Basketball for the LA Clippers (NBA); was an assistant coach at Stanford, the University of Southern California, and UC-Santa Barbara; and was an Honorable Mention All-America as a player at the University of Missouri. We discussed the transformative power of sport for individuals and communities, including:Evan’s belief that sports saved her lifeExpanding access to basketball through PeacePlayers and the Junior Clippers programWhat she learned from coachesHow PeacePlayers demonstrates impact through sportIllustrating the dramatic impact sports can have in communitiesWhat Evan emphasizes in her coachingConnecting with PeacePlayers: www.peaceplayers.org Subscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestEvan Unrau joined PeacePlayers United States in 2020 as the Director of their Los Angeles chapter. In her role Unrau brings with her an unwavering sense of self that she hopes will support young people as they authentically develop their own personal identity in the safe spaces that her team works hard to cultivate. Evan’s passions sit at the intersection of empowering women, elevating sport, building community through meaningful relationships, and expanding young people's access to great programs and better people.Prior to her work with PeacePlayers, Evan served as the Manager of Youth Basketball for the LA Clippers. Here, Unrau notably supported the growth of the Jr. Clippers program into one of the NBA’s largest youth basketball programs, boasting over 100,000 kids in the Southern California region. Evan’s success with the Clippers afforded her opportunities to live into her purpose and continue her commitment to engaging girls in sport with the delivery of a variety of events in collaboration with the NBA, WNBA, and Jr. NBA.A four-year letter winner at Missouri, she earned Honorable Mention All-America honors as well as a two-time first team all-league selection, and 3-time Big-12 Academic 1st team selection Unrau captained the United States team at the 2003 World University Games in Daegu, South Korea. She was drafted by the WNBA’s Washington Mystics in the third round in 2004 and played professionally overseas for two seasons. Most recently in 2017 Unrau was inducted into the SEC Legends Class.About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

2/18/24 • 32:19

Brooke Knight is head coach of the Corvallis Knights of the West Coast Baseball League, a summer wood bat league for collegiate players, as well as CEO of Knight Financial Home Loans. Brooke is the most successful manager in West Coast League history, having skippered the Knights to 10 championships in his 15-year tenure at the helm, including the last seven consecutive titles. He has been coach of the year 8 times. Brooke also managed the Perth Heat of the Australian Baseball League — a winter league for professionals from all around the world — to back-to-back titles in 2011-12. Our conversation covers:What makes a good baseball manager versus a good coach in other sportsRelevance of Brooke’s professional playing career in Pirates and Brewers organizationsHis coaching philosophyLessons learned from his mentorsCoaching players like number 1 overall draft pick Adley RutschmannWhat separates good teams from great teams and good athletes from great ones?Developing productive relationships with athletesImportance of Brooke’s teams winning the sportsmanship award three timesSubscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe Learn more about Brooke Knight:www.corvallisknights.com www.theabl.com.au www.kfhomeloans.com About the host:Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

2/11/24 • 53:53

After helping his oldest son land at an NCAA Division-III college football program, today’s guest Jeff Howell uses his knowledge of the college sports recruitment process to help other student-athletes and their families navigate the process.The landscape can be complex and hard-to-understand, so it’s quite valuable to hear from Jeff. Our conversation covers:How Jeff developed his knowledge of the recruitment process and what he learnedDifferences across different sportsWhen to begin researching types of programs (NCAA, NAIA, Juco, etc.), specific schools,  and scholarshipsUsing social media and other online tools to get coaches’ attentionThe responsibilities of the student-athlete, parents, and high school coachesWhat are college programs looking for?Red flags to look out for during recruitmentMaking up for lost timeAdditional resources: http://jeffhowell.me Subscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe Learn more from Jeff Howell:http://jeffhowell.mehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhowell76https://www.facebook.com/jeffhowell76https://twitter.com/jeffhowell76 About the host:Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

2/5/24 • 45:46

Today we're excited to bring you an episode from The Learning Bridge, a new Be Podcast Network show hosted by Richard Gerver, one of the world’s leading thinkers on human potential, leadership, and organizational transformation.In this episode, Richard speaks with Edu Rubio, a UEFA pro soccer coach who has been assistant manager for such storied clubs as Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham United Women, and Crystal Palace FC.Edu talks about his young life and his journey into professional soccer. He discusses the disappointment of realizing that he would never make it as a player and how he coped with the setbacks to reimagine his career as a coach. He also shares incredible insights into the world of elite sport and the mindsets of high-performing athletes, having coached at the pinnacle of both men’s and women’s soccer as well as working with some of the most gifted children in the game.Further, Edu shares the lessons he picked up from working with one of the world’s most celebrated coaches, Julen Lopetegui, who has led the Spain senior national team and clubs such as Real Madrid, Sevilla, and Wolverhampton.Subscribe to The Learning Bridge wherever you get your podcasts: https://thelearningbridge.bepodcast.network/subscribe About the hostRichard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, world-renowned thinker, and bestselling author of books including Change and Simple Thinking. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years.Now regarded as one of the world's leading thinkers on human leadership and organizational transformation, Richard has worked with an extraordinary range of people, from elite athletes to former US President Barack Obama. Named UK Business Speaker of the Year three times, Richard has been invited to speak on the world’s most recognized stages, including TED, the RSA and the BBC.Follow Richard on Twitter @richardgerver and on LinkedIn. 

2/1/24 • 52:14

"Sue Humphrey is the consummate teacher," says Mike Holloway, Head USA Men's 2020 Olympic Coach and University of Florida Head Track & Field Coach.Sue is a trailblazing track and field coach who rates among the most successful coaches ever. In the early 1970s, after Title IX was enacted, she originated the women’s track program at Arizona State University. She also has coaches at the University of Texas and California State University - Long Beach. Sue is the only female coach to have coached NCAA champions in the long jump, triple jump, and high jump.Sue also coached for Team USA at the Olympics 3 times, including as Head Women’s Track & Field Coach in 2004. She individually coached 1996 Men’s Olympic High Jump Gold Medalist Charles Austin.In this conversation, hear about her 50+ years in coaching and a variety of expert insights. The conversation includes:How Sue got started as a coach all the way back in high schoolProgress made since Title IXOngoing challenges for female athletes and coachesWhat it’s like to coach at the OlympicsHer experience working with all-time great athletes Wilt Chamberlain and Jackie Joyner-KerseeKey lessons from her book, I Want to Run: The Olympic Developmental Training and Nutritional Guide For Young & Teen Track Runners Ages 10 To 18Find Sue’s book, I Want to Run, on Amazon. Subscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

1/28/24 • 53:01

Taylor Siebert is in his second season as head coach of the high school boys basketball team in Heartland Community Schools (Henderson, Nebraska). He is also founder and CEO of Striv Education and has a long history in video streaming of school sports. In this conversation, hear about:What taylor observed in his decade-plus working around high school sportsTeaching, motivating, mentoringThe culture he aims to buildGetting players to become leaders and stakeholders in the cultureTop skills to buildTaylor’s recommended resource – SAVI Coaching: https://savicoach.com Subscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestTaylor Siebert is in his second season as head high school boys basketball coach for Heartland Community Schools in Henderson, Nebraska. He is founder and CEO of Striv Education, a company that empowers educators with curriculum and coaching to effectively integrate technology with hands-on learning for students through broadcasting and digital media education.Connect with Taylor:@taylorsieberthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorsiebert About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

1/14/24 • 40:56

Today, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with Dr. Alex Auerbach. Alex is an expert on peak performance and the psychology of coaching who is currently Sr. Director of Wellness and Development for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors. In addition to his work with NBA players, Alex has worked with NFL and NCAA athletes, elite head coaches, military members, Fortune 500 executives, and venture capital funds as a performance psychologist and executive coach. We discussed Alex’s definition of high performance, his experience working with athletes at a variety of levels, helping young athletes overcome some of their most challenging struggles, and more:What Alex does in his current roleHow he got into performance psychology and coachingAthletes’ most common struggles and their causesSigns to look for when young athletes experience performance anxietyBlending athletic performance with overall wellbeingDeveloping teamwork, team mindset, and motivationKey insights for parents of athletesSubscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestDr. Alex Auerbach is the Sr. Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors (National Basketball Association). In addition to his work with NBA players, he’s worked with elite head coaches, military members, Fortune 500 executives, and venture capital funds. He’s an expert on peak performance and the psychology of coaching.Learn more:Perform Newsletter: https://perform.substack.com Twitter: @alexauerbachphdAbout the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here.

1/11/24 • 59:01

It’s episode 4 of Sideline Sessions and I’m honored to have my fourth great guest. Samantha Arsenault Livingstone is an Olympic gold medalist swimmer, high-performance consultant, speaker and mental health activist. She also co-captained the 2005 National Champion University of Georgia swim team. Samantha spent time as a high school science teacher and swim coach, and in 2016, she founded Livingstone High Performance (LHP) and the Whole Athlete Initiative (the WAI) in response to the mental health crisis impacting young people across the globe. LHP provides pillars of support to organizations, teams, and individuals to elevate mental health and improve performance - disrupting the old-school model of mental toughness as the path to high achievement.We discussed Samantha’s positive and negative experiences with coaching beginning at a young age — including how it contributed to her complicated feelings toward the sport for many years after earning Olympic gold — as well as mental fitness for coaches and athletes, and much more:When Samantha got interested in coachingHer personal definition of what it means to be a coachThe challenges of coaching a sport at which she was a world-class athleteThe WHOLE Athlete Initiative and what motivated her to start itThe pillars of the Initiative and what they’re built aroundVulnerability in coachingSubscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestSamantha Arsenault Livingstone is an Olympic gold medalist, high-performance consultant, speaker and mental health activist. At home in the classroom, Samantha spent six years teaching high school science and coaching swimming. After a near-death experience with her then 12-month-old daughter, Samantha knew it was time to pay forward all she'd learned about achievement, emotional agility, rising through hard things and finding fulfillment in the striving.In 2016, Samantha founded Livingstone High Performance and the Whole Athlete Initiative (the WAI) in response to the mental health crisis impacting young people across the globe. LHP provides pillars of support to organizations, teams, and individuals to elevate mental health and improve performance - disrupting the old-school model of mental toughness as the path to high achievement. Samantha holds a master's in education and is a certified instructor of Mental Health First Aid and facilitator of Mindful Sports Performance Enhancement. She resides in Berkshire County, Massachusetts with her husband and four daughters. Learn more about Samantha:www.samanthalivingstone.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarsenaultlivingstone Twitter: @SamanthaAL4Instagram: @slivingstnAbout the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

1/7/24 • 49:26

Hello and thank you, listeners. I hope you're enjoying the first season of Sideline Sessions. As we take a short break from publishing new episodes over the holidays, I wanted to share an episode from my other podcast, The Authority. The Authority Podcast features weekly interviews with leading authors and new voices in the genres of education, leadership, and self-improvement. If you work in education or lead in another role, these episodes feature many valuable insights. Subscribe here: https://authoritypodcast.net/subscribeIn this episode, I spoke with Elizabeth and Nancy Jorgensen about their middle-grade and young adult biography, Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete, which they wrote in collaboration with Gwen. We discussed:What makes a hero and why kids need heroesGwen’s “hero’s journey” from kid to accountant to gold medalistHow to reward focused effort while also encouraging well-rounded developmentHow Gwen’s early struggles prepared her for success as an adult“There is power in what you tell yourself.”Learn about your own potential: Practice Core Principles, Emphasize Recovery, Show GratitudeSurrounding yourself with the right peoplePurchase the book on Amazon or get a signed copy: https://www.booksco.com/signed-copy-gwen-jorgensen Download a free educator guide: https://download.m-m-sports.com/extras/GwenJorgensen/Teacher_Guide.pdf  Follow the authors on Twitter: @LyzaJo and @NancyJorgensen About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

12/28/23 • 43:03

In episode 3, I had a fantastic conversation with Charlie Miller, a master basketball coach, author, and owner of ATTACK Basketball Academy in the Dallas, Texas area.In his playing career, Charlie was a McDonald’s All-American and Florida’s Gatorade Player of the Year at South Miami High School, played at Indiana University and in the Junior Olympics, and played professionally in Europe and the US. As a coach, he began by training hundreds of players individually and on teams, founded ATTACK Basketball Academy in 2009, and has been a head coach with Breakthrough Basketball.Our discussion covers a lot, including:What Charlie learned from the coaches you played for and how he developed a process over outcomes approachCoaching the whole playerHarnessing the power of the mind to enhance performance on the court.How can coaches integrate mental toughness development, and lessons learned from personal coaching experiences to create tailored training strategies for young athletes?Tailored strategies to bring out the best in young athletes.“Find your bright spots.”It’s not having what you want, it’s wanting what you haveSubscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestCharlie Miller is a master basketball coach, author, and owner of ATTACK Basketball Academy with almost 2 decades of experience working with players who desperately want to achieve their basketball goals but are frustrated by confidence-crushing roadblocks. By coaching the whole player (physically, intellectually, and emotionally), Charlie creates breakthrough experiences from the inside out, allowing his clients to accelerate the realization of their dreams and have fun in the process.Charlie has taken the collection of his experiences over 30+ years as a player along with his gift for connection and created a simple system of coaching to reach any player. Since 2009, his business has helped tens of thousands of players achieve their next level of success both on and off the basketball court.An internationally recognized expert basketball coach, Charlie has been a recurring host of Indiana Sports Beat Radio and has previously been featured on ESPN 30 for 30, the B1G Ten Network, the Sports Psychology podcast, Breakthrough Basketball podcast, and many others.Learn more:https://facebook.com/attackbballhttps://instagram.com/attackbballhttps://youtube.com/attackbballhttps://linkedin.com/attackbballhttps://attackbball.comhttps://courses.attackbball.com About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

12/21/23 • 67:33

This week I’m honored to speak with Caroline McCombs, head women’s basketball coach at George Washington University. 2023-24 is Coach McCombs’ third season at GW and 10th season overall as a head coach at the NCAA Division-I level. As a head coach and assistant coach, her teams have appeared in six NCAA tournaments and made two Sweet 16 appearances, and she also made an NCAA tournament as an all-conference player at Youngstown State. We discussed Coach McCombs’ transition from playing to coaching, what young players need to know, and more, including:Went directly from being an all-conference college player into coachingHow she made that transition successfullyHow she defines the role of coachRecruiting vs. coaching and how each contributes to success in an NCAA programWhat high school coaches and parents should know about the recruiting processHer team’s European Tour last summerCoaching a veteran team versus a younger team and what to expectSubscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestHead coach Caroline McCombs is in her third season at the helm of GW women’s basketball. McCombs' first two seasons with the Buff and Blue resulted in a run to the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Championship. During her first year in Foggy Bottom, McCombs helped lead a team that ranked first in program history in points allowed in a season (55.2) and upset #5 La Salle to reach the Quarterfinals of the 2022 A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship. 2022-23 then saw the Buff and Blue with McCombs at the helm earn the 7-seed in the tournament to notch a first-round bye, and then knock off the 10-seed before narrowly falling in the quarters to the second seed. A proven winner at every stop during her 25-year coaching career, McCombs arrived at GW after seven years as the head coach at Stony Brook where she led the Seawolves to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021. The 2020 America East Coach of the Year, McCombs won 130 games in seven years at Stony Brook.Prior to becoming a head coach, McCombs gained a wealth of experience as an assistant coach for 15 years at the Division I level. She assisted four different programs and appeared in five NCAA tournaments, including two Sweet 16 appearances. She has also developed a pair of AP All-Americans and three WNBA players. McCombs was an all-conference performer for Youngstown State, where she graduated in 1998 with a degree in dietetics. McCombs was a two-time Mid-Continent Conference Second Team selection in 1996-97 and 1997-98 and played in two NCAA tournaments, including with the 1998 team that pulled off a first-round upset as a #12 seed.About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

12/10/23 • 35:09

Welcome to the premiere episode of Sideline Sessions on the Be Podcast Network. My first guest, Dr. Jenifer Welter, is a trailblazing athlete and coach who is extremely on-brand to kick off our show. In 2015, Welter became the first female coach in NFL history when she coached linebackers for the Arizona Cardinals. She was also the first woman to play a contact position in men’s professional football when she signed as a running back with the Texas Revolution, a professional indoor football team.Jen also had a distinguished career in women’s professional football, as a 2x World Champion with the US and 8x pro bowler. She’s a culture shift expert with an MS in sport psychology and PhD in psychology. And, as you may expect, she was an amazing guest on the show. Some of our conversation covers:Jen’s journey to playing and coaching footballHow she prepared herself for the opportunity to coach — before even knowing it was possibleShattering the “glass sideline” (in both the NFL and Madden 2020)The power of authentic leadershipKeeping players physically and mentally healthyThe state of women’s football and Grrridiron Girls flag football What difference can coaches make in changing opportunities for their athletes and future coaches?Subscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestCoach Jen Welter is best known as the first female to coach in the NFL as an assistant LBs Coach with the Arizona Cardinals. However, what most people don’t know is that Coach Jen broke into men’s football as the first female to play running back in men’s pro football. From that experience with the Texas Revolution, Coach Jen started her coaching career.Following the NFL, Welter became the Head Coach of the first Australian Women's National Team fielded in July 2017; joined the advisory board of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Game for Life Academy, and wrote her first book Play Big: Lessons in Living Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL. Prior to joining the men's game, Coach Jen had an amazing career in women's football which included two gold medals with Team USA, four world championships, and eight all-star selections. While playing football, Dr. Jen obtained her PhD in Psychology and a Master’s in Sport Psychology. Dr. Jen also has a BS in Business from Boston College. About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

12/3/23 • 45:32

Welcome to Sideline Sessions, a new original series from the Be Podcast Network.In each season of this podcast, designed for coaches, parents and other stakeholders in the world of youth, scholastic, and amateur sports, you’ll gain in-depth insights from a variety of experts. Hear from coaches at the highest levels of their respective sports — including the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Olympics, and NCAA Division-I — plus those who run successful high school and youth programs. They’ll share how they got involved with coaching, their strategies for supporting young athletes, and a variety of other critical information to help you and the athletes in your life. Host Ross Romano, co-founder of the Be Podcast Network, has worked in both the sports and education industries over the course of his career. He’ll use his knowledge of the common concerns, pain points, goals, and interests in both worlds to bring out useful insights from his list of expert guests. If you’re involved with sports at any level, this is a series you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to Sideline Sessions wherever you get your podcasts. 

11/19/23 • 02:07