The Christian Coach Podcast
Chad, Gian and Jim were were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions . Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.
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Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Big Announcement! Chad is starting a new podcast, Walk Like a Champion! In this first episode, he interviews, Tom Rees!Tom Rees is the Associate Head Tennis Coach at Clemson University. In this episode, he shares with Chad about his journey from England to the US, his calling into coaching, how one tragic day in February of 2021 changed his life forever, and much, much more!
Listen to our 8 episode podcast series to hear elite level college tennis coaches share their story so you can be encouraged to take YOUR NEXT STEP in your faith journey.
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IG - @aiatennis
Email - chad.simpson@athletesinaction.org
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Anthony Franz (@_Coach_Franz) is the Head Football Coach at Crown College. In our opinion, he is an expert on using Social Media to find and recruit the right kids of players to your program!
In this chat with Gian, Coach Franz shares:
About being radically redirected by Christ
The 4 Steps to Developing Relationship
The traits he looks for in recruits
Love = Time
NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball
Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.
They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages. "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire.
It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game.They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast.
Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Jeff Clark (@IWUHoops), has been the Associate Head Coach at Indiana Wesleyan Basketball for over a decade, winning 3 NAIA National Championships!!
Chad had a chance to sit down with Coach Clark and discuss:
IWU's "I am Third" philosophy
The issues of comparing yourself to others in the profession
His intentionality when praying for his players
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Jim Good is on a month-long Valentine's Day vacation, so Chad and Gian have a great time talking about Valentines Day and relationship tips!
NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball
Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.
They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages. "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire.
It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game.They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast.
Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Ritchie McKay (@LibertyMBB_) is the Head Men's Basketball Coach for the Liberty Flames.
In this interview with Gian, Coach McKay goes in depth into:
His journey to Liberty;
What it takes to keep Christ at the center of our lives;
Pursuit over Perfection;
What he looks for in his recruits;
And much more!
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Todd Gongwer (@ToddGongwer) is a Husband, Father, Entrepreneur and former College Coach who is passionate about helping others discover their purpose in leadership and in life! His book, "LEAD...for God's Sake" has impacted thousands of coaches and leaders around the world, including Gian and Chad!
In this episode, Gian had the chance to talk with Todd about:
His professional journey
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who support you
The effects of social media, music and tv in the life of teens
How to balance home life with work life
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Kevin Washington (@kevwash630) serves as the Director of Player Development for the University of Texas Longhorns Football. In this conversation with Chad, Kevin shares:
His definition of a Christian Coach
Sharing the gospel with big crowds
The role of parables in getting his message across to players
And, even some marital advice
If you want to know more about Kevin and his work, his website is theperformancepeace.com
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his most recent, All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential.
Published in more than twenty languages, his work is both critically acclaimed and adored by readers. When he’s not writing, Acuff can be found on a stage, as one of INC’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He’s spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges and companies around the world including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Chick-fil-A, Nokia and Comedy Central. Known for his insights wrapped in humor, Acuff shared the stage with an American Icon when he opened up for Dolly Parton at the Ryman Auditorium.
For over 20 years he’s also helped some of the biggest brands tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, and Staples. His fresh perspective on life has given him the opportunity to write for Reader’s Digest, Fast Company, The Harvard Business Review and Time Magazine.
He lives outside of Nashville, TN with his wife Jenny and two teenage daughters.
In this conversation with Gian, Jon talks about:
Growing up as a pastor's kid
The power of goals
The importance of regular reviews in performance
And much more!
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Jeremy leads Team Pryor and lives as a family team on a mission in the cityof Cincinnati. Jeremy had an epiphany over two decades ago, realizing that the way we do family in the West is mostly a failed experiment, and the scriptures are calling us back to a bigger and better design. Since then we have been impacting families in the greater Ohio region for years through various projects and resources.
In this episode, Chad and Jeremy talk about:
+ What a family is and how we in the west have gotten it wrong
+ What is the 7-day rhythm
+ How to get clarity in the mission
Learn more about Jeremy:
@jeremympryor
https://familyteams.com
Jeremy's Book - Family Revision
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