The Winning Youth Coaching Podcast
WYC 035 Brian Brunkow from ZeroOffseason.com talks Football, Concussions, and Coaching kids with Divorced Parents

WYC 035 Brian Brunkow from ZeroOffseason.com talks Football, Concussions, and Coaching kids with Divorced Parents

Today’s guest is Brian Brunkow.  Brian is the founder of ZeroOffseason.com, where he trains wide receivers and blogs about youth sports, concussions, recruiting, and many more topics.  Brian is a divorce attorney and financial planner.  His background in divorce law has given him a unique perspective on the importance of dealing with divorced parents when coaching young athletes.  Brian began coaching his Junior year of High School, and has been coaching football ever since – from the youth level through high school.  He recently was added to the speaker bureau at Glazier Clinics and will be speaking at their Head Coach Academy this spring on "Recruiting Regulations Every High School Head Coach Must Know."

Both huge ideas I took from Brian were in the 2nd quarter – where he shares 3 great ways to teach children, and 2 keys steps in peak mental performance visualization.  I hope you enjoy his insights and stories!

Direct download: WYC_035.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 12:05pm EDT

WYC 034 Upward Sports President Caz McCaslin talks about Playing with Purpose

WYC 034 Upward Sports President Caz McCaslin talks about Playing with Purpose

Today we welcome Caz McCaslin.  Caz is the founder of Upward Sports.  Established in 1995, Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian youth sports provider.  Today, approximately half a million players at more than 2,000 churches in 47 states participate in camps, clinics, and leagues through Upward Sports’ Recreation Division.  In 2012, Upward Sports created its Performance Division – Upward Stars – aimed at young athletes wanting to further develop their skills and participate in a higher level of competition. Within the first year, approximately 900 athletes competed on Upward Stars teams.  Caz played multiple sports growing up, coached his own daughters as they grew up – he is married and has 3 grown daughters.

The first huge idea I took from this interview was in the 2nd quarter – where Caz shares the 360 progression on how to develop and teach children. The 2nd huge idea was in the 3rd quarter where he shares the value of discipline.  I hope you enjoy his insights and stories!

Direct download: WYC_034.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 5:33pm EDT

WYC 033 Athlete Development - Olaniyi Sobomehin from Pro Squad Athletics and the New Orleans Saints talks self-confidence and 'Prime-Time'

WYC 033 Athlete Development - Olaniyi Sobomehin from Pro Squad Athletics and the New Orleans Saints talks self-confidence and 'Prime-Time'

Olaniyi is the founder of Pro Squad Athletics, which inspires and propels young athletes to their ultimate potential by showing what it takes to be great, providing a plan that works, and the systems, habits, and mindset that greatness requires.  Pro Squad has successfully trained athletes at the youth, high school, college, and professional levels.  Olaniyi played college football at Oregon State and was an All-American his senior year at Portland State and went on to play for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL.  Olaniyi is also a full-time firefighter, and is married and has 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters, ranging from ages 11 to a newborn.

The first huge idea I took from this interview was in the 2nd quarter – where Olaniyi shares the best way to know if you are communicating effectively with your team.  The 2nd huge idea was also in the 2nd quarter where he shares a great way to kick off your day with affirmations and Prime-Time. Another passionate guest -  I hope you enjoy his insights and stories!

Direct download: WYC_033.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 5:29pm EDT

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