The Christian Coach Podcast

Ryan Gottier - Director of Sports Management, Univ. of Valley Forge

Ryan Gottier, (@runwithendurance_h12.1) is currently the Director of Sports Management for the University of Valley Forge.He has also had coaching and managing stops at Univ. of Valley Forge, Hannibal-LaGrange and several soccer clubs.In this conversation with Chad, Ryan talks about:How he was able to be present in every life stop he's had so farTaking the time to find out if you are living inside God's willHow he went from not playing college soccer to coaching a nationally ranked teamAnd much more... Follow us on Twitter: @ChristCoachPodFollow us on Instagram: @ChristCoachPod
 

Dr. Paul Putz - Assistant Director of the Faith & Sports Institute at Baylor's Truett Seminary

Dr. Paul Putz (@P_Emory) is historian, author, and educator who focuses most of his time thinking about the intersection of sports and Christianity.In this conversation with Chad, Dr. Putz discusses:The role of sports in character developmentPersonality vs. IntentionalityCoaches blind spotsAnd much more... Follow us on Twitter: @ChristCoachPodFollow us on Instagram: @ChristCoachPod@ChristCoachPod

Joel Penner - Head Football Coach, Dordt University

Joel Penner (@Coach_Penner) has been the Head Coach for the Dordt Defenders since 2016. He previously was an assistant coach for 15 years. 
In this conversation with Chad, Coach Penner talks about:
The one thing he does to get closer to God
The marital benefit of growing in his faith
The difference between being an Assistant Coach and a Head Coach
And much more!!
Below are the links of the two programs Coach Penner discussed during the interview!
Coach For Transformation 
Game Changer Christian Sports Summit
 
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Jason Romano - Author, "The Uniform of Leadership"

Jason Romano (@JasonRomano) is an author, speaker, and media professional with over 20 years of broadcasting experience. He is currently the Director of Media for Sports Spectrum.
For 17 years, Jason was an Emmy-Award winning Producer and Senior Manager at ESPN. He has created and produced content for shows such as SportsCenter, Monday Night Football, Mike and Mike in the Morning, Sunday NFL Countdown, College Gameday, MLB’s All Star Game and many more.
In this conversation with Chad, Jason talks about:
How to develop empathy
His morning habits that set him up for a successful day
The difference between doing what God wants and what we want
The skill of Active Patience
Jason's Book
Jason's Wesbite
 
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Phil Shomo - Mental Skills Coach

Phil Shomo (@philshomocoaching) is a Mental Skills Coach who helps competitive athletes turn adversity into advantage by focusing on developing their human skills within the pressurized environment of high-level competition. Before starting a coaching business geared toward the human side of athletes, Phil spent 35 years and over 17,000 hours coaching young people in a variety of arenas to navigate life more effectively. In addition to coaching athletes, Phil also serves as an adjunct instructor at Point University, lives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and has been married to the amazing Julie Shomo for the last 32 years.
In this conversation with Chad, they discuss:
The battle between ego and mastery
How to deal with chaos (Stop, Calm and Solve)
And much more!!
Website: https://philshomo.com
 
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Lee Taylor Walker - Head Women's Tennis Coach, TCU

Lee Taylor Walker (@coachltwalker) has been at the helm of the TCU women's tennis team since 2014. The horned frogs have reached the NCAA tournament multiple times since Coach Walker's arrival.In this conversation with Gian, he discusses:The 4 principles of his coaching philosophyWhat he's learned during the pandemicThe importance of not giving up on your players when they don't meet your expectationsFollow us on Twitter: @ChristCoachPodFollow us on Instagram: @ChristCoachPod
 

Justin Brown - Author of "Stay the Course"

Justin Brown (@CoachBrownSTC) is our first ever repeat guest!!He recently just published his first book, "Stay the Course: 5 Transformational Principles of Leaders who Last."In  this conversation with Gian, Justin digs into some of the stories in his book about:Brad StevensTony DungyThe Berlin Marathon Volunteer who helped break the world recordAnd much more!Here is the link for the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TZBTP6J/ref=nodl_Justin's website is: https://www.staythecourseleaders.com Follow us on Twitter: @ChristCoachPodFollow us on Instagram: @ChristCoachPod

Beth Walker - Author of "Lessons From the Sidelines" (Valentine's Day Special)

Today we have a Valentine's Day Special Episode. We hope you listen to it with your spouse!Beth Walker (@Bw_alker) is a wife, mother and author of the book "Lessons From the Sidelines."In this talk with Gian, Mrs. Walker discusses the point of view of a coach's wife. Some of the topics of this conversation were:Blooming where you are plantedHow do you know if you are living in your "sweet spot"The differences her family felt while her husband was coaching in college vs. high school3 self-care tips for a coach's spouseTo find Beth and her work, here is some links:BookWebsite Follow us on Twitter: @ChristCoachPodFollow us on Instagram: @ChristCoachPod@ChristCoachPod

Brian Smith - Author of "The Assist"

Brian Smith (@BrianSmithAIA) is on staff with Athletes in Action. He also wrote the book "The Assist: A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God through Sports."In this conversation with Gian, Brian discusses:How to glorify God using sportsHow coaches and athletes should be using Phil. 4:13Should Christians show emotions during competition?Here are some links from Brian Smith:- His book- His website Follow us on Twitter: @ChristCoachPodFollow us on Instagram: @ChristCoachPod
 

Mike Show - Head Golf Coach, Clarks Summit University

Mike Show (@CSUDefenders) is currently holding the position of Head Coach for the Golf team at Clarks Summit University. He was the most requested guest we've ever had in the history of our show.Coach Show's personal story of faith is so powerful, you don't want to miss it!Here is a few topics he discussed with Gian:What questions to ask your players on a weekly basisThe role of toughness in raising young ChristiansThe importance of meeting consistently with your playersFollow us on Twitter: @ChristCoachPodFollow us on Instagram: @ChristCoachPod