The Christian Coach Podcast

How do you know when a season is coming to an end?

Chad, Gian and Jim talk about lessons they've learned from hosting the podcast as well as the reasons why they are stepping away from it now.
THANK YOU to all guests, listeners and supporters that have followed us since 2020. It's been a blast!
Always remember...the mission field is right where you are at!

Jon Gordon | Best-Selling Author and Speaker (Replay)

Our guest today requires no introduction!!
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world.
His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits.
He is the author of 26 books including 12 best sellers and 5 children’s books.
His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy and more.
In this conversation with Jim, he talks about:
- His faith story;
-The importance of acknowledging the imperfections of Christian Coaches;
- The Power of One Word
- And much more!

Sherri Coale - Hall of Famer Basketball Coach and Author (Replay)

Sherri Kay Coale is a retired college basketball coach. She was the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team for 25 years, from 1996 to 2021. Coale was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
She's also the author of "Rooted to Rise."
In this conversation with Gian, Sherri talks about:
Making the jump from High School straight to Power 5 basketball
The importance of community
"Wrestling with pigs"
And much more...

Neal Young - Head Coach | Ohio Northern University (Replay)

Our guest today is Neal Young.He is in his second season as the head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern in 2023-24.
In this conversation with Jim, he discusses:
Why excellence matters
Reminders when transitioning jobs
His program mantra of "Live, Last, Hunt Lions"
The dangers of comparison
And much more!

Lessons From God | April 2024 Roundtable

Gian and Jim discuss March Madness Final Four for Women's and Men's Basketball as well as lessons God has been teaching them as of recent!

Cindy White - Program Director at Baylor University/Truett Seminary’s Faith and Sports Institute (Replay)

Cindy White serves as the Program Director at Baylor University/Truett Seminary’s Faith and Sports Institute and is motivated to help young people aspire to true greatness in their sports and life.
She also is an adjunct professor at Truett Seminary and facilitates ministry in Baylor Athletics. In addition, Cindy is co-leading the effort to expand Truett's Sports Ministry Program to online and modular education for practitioners in sports.
Cindy grew up in Akron, Ohio, in a family of nine where she played volleyball, basketball, and softball competitively. She went on to earn All-American honors in volleyball and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with graduate studies in Exercise Physiology.
Following a year of coaching at The University of Texas, Cindy received an M.A. from Moody Bible Institute in Biblical Studies and Ministry, which prompted her to pioneer the women’s campus ministry with Athletes in Action, where she has served for 35 years.
Baylor Seminary Certificate: https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=963943 
In this conversation with Chad, Cindy discusses:
What every coach needs from their community
How to avoid burnout
Dealing with past, pain, and suffering

Mike Blanc - Executive Vice President of Pro and Elite Sports (FCA)/ UM Football Chaplain (Replay)

Mike hails from Broward County, FL, where he was born and raised. He graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration. There, he joined FCA and led that ministry team as president. 
As a student-athlete, he helped to lead his teammates in an undefeated season, the 2010 SEC championship, and the 2011 BCS National Championship.  He was drafted into the NFL and played for the San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. 
From the beginning, Mike’s number one desire was to serve Christ as he let God lead his steps back to Florida.
In this conversation with Jim, Coach Blanc talks about:
-His story of how Jesus changed his life
-Why he chose Auburn Football and what his 2010 National Championship team did prior to the season
-His role with University of Miami Football

Josh Good - Boy's Middle School Basketball Coach | Boca Raton Christian (Replay)

Josh Good has been coaching for 22 years. He is currently the Boy's Middle School Basketball Coach at Boca Raton Christian in Florida.
In this conversation with Jim, our new co-host and his older brother, Josh discusses:
Growing up in a Christian household
Faith over fear
The 11th element ministry
And much more!!!

March Madness 2024 | Roundtable Discussion

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Cori Close - Head Coach | UCLA Women's Basketball (Replay)

Cori Close (@CoachCoriClose) is the Head Coach for the UCLA Bruins Women's Basketball team!
In this conversation with Gian, she discusses:
Her journaling habits
How to be a leader in the most diverse sport in College Athletic
Being a Christian Coach and what that means to her
And much more!!!