The Coachers Podcast
Welcome to The Coachers Podcast š¤š½ ā hosted by Keanu Yamamoto.
Each episode features raw, unfiltered conversations with coaches from every level and sport, sharing their real journeys: toughest moments, biggest wins, best practices, and the hard-earned lessons that build tougher athletes, stronger teams, and better leaders. From forging a culture and mental toughness to balancing life beyond the whistle, this is your go-to vault for authentic inspiration on coaching, leadership, and team building. Coaches, athletes, parents, and fans ā dive in for stories that unite and motivate across the game. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe now and join the conversation! ā³ļøš£ļø
Episodes
53 episodes
Coach Ernie Brooks - HC Crook County Track & Field: One Team, One Goal, One Track Mind
Coach Ernie Brooks is the longtime head track and field coach at Crook County High School in Prineville, Oregonāand a PE teacher at the middle school. A multi-sport coach who coaches OL / DL for the football program, heās spent more than 20 sea...
Coach Tom Johnson - Barlow Basketball HC: Athletics is an Extension of the Classroom
šØCoach Tom JohnsonšØCoach Tom Johnson (āTJā) is the longtime head coach of boys basketball at Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon. He started at Lebanon before taking over the Bruins in 1987. Now in his 40th season at Barlow (43rd o...
Coach Michael Seemann - Portland State Volleyball: Developing People, Not Just Players
šØCoach Michael SeemannšØIn this episode, we sit down with Coach Michael Seemann, Head womenās volleyball coach at Portland State, for a deep conversation about coaching philosophy, player development, recruiting, leadership, and the evolu...
Coach Vincent Johnson III - LA Tech O-line Coach: Success Is A Continuous Pursuit, Not A Destination
šØCoach Vinnie JohnsonšØIt was fun being able to catch up with one of my former colleagues. Vin is one of the funniest guys to be around, he has a dynamic passion for the game and pours into his players. Keep crushing it! Thank you for you...
Jacob Yoro, Missouri Safeties Coach - From Hawaii to Missouri: A Coach's Journey
šØCoach Jacob YorošØCoach Jacob Yoro is the Pass Game Coordinator, and Safeties Coach for the University of Missouri Tigers football team. A native of Mililani, Hawaii, Coach Yoro graduated from Saint Louis HS and played LB at the Universi...
Coach Stacy Collins - Boise State ST Coordinator & LBs: Coach 'Em Hard, Love 'Em Harder
šØCoach Stacy CollinsšØCoach Collins is one of the most electric if not thee most Electric coach, Iāve been around. Heās intentional, heās dynamic, heās direct, and he loves his players! Consistent in his approach and energy, he was great ...
Coach Kaela Wehrman - South Albany Volleyball: The Joy of the Game
šØCoach Kaela WehrmanšØCoach Kaela Wehrman is the Head Volleyball Coach at South Albany High School in Albany, Oregon, where she has built a powerhouse program and led the RedHawks to remarkable success. A 2013 graduate of South Albany her...
Coach Steve Valach - Liberty Football: Player-Led, Not Coach-Fed
šØCoach Steve ValachšØSteve Valach is the longtime Head Football Coach at Liberty High School in Issaquah, Washington. A Pacific Lutheran University alum, he has led the Liberty Patriots for 25+ years. Under his guidance, the team has made...
Coach Dave Turnbull - Summit Track & Field: Reflect, Reset, and Go
šØCoach Dave Turnbull šØDave Turnbull is the longtime head track and field coach (and health teacher) at Summit High School in Bend, Oregon. Coach Turnbull graduated from Mountain View High School in 1984, where he excelled in football and...
Coach Kane Ioane - Nevada Defensive Coordinator: Be Genuine, Be Consistent, Be the Example
šØCoach Kane IoanešØCoach Kane Ioane is the Defensive Coordinator for the Nevada Wolf Pack football team. Born and raised in Billings, Montana, Coach Kane is a former four-time All-American safety at Montana State University (2000ā2004), w...
Coach Ilaisa Tuiaki - Northern Colorado LB Coach: Players Change, Times Change, Principles Dont.
šØCoach Ilaisa TuiakišØCoach Tuiaki played running back and linebacker at Snow College and Southern Utah University, then fought amateur MMA as āOgre 6ā while teaching high school English and launching his coaching career at Kearns HS. Coa...
Coach Neil Russo - Newberg Wrestling: Embracing Discomfort & Maxing Out
šØCoach Neil RussošØCoach Neil Russo has been the driving force behind Newberg High School Wrestling for over 25 years, continuing a proud family legacy that dates back to 1968. As part of the multigenerational Russo coaching d...
Coach Brian Mehl - West Albany Football: Winning Teams Find a Way to Connect
šØ Coach Brian Mehl šØCoach Mehl has been the head football coach at West Albany High School (OR), since 2014. A former standout quarterback and defensive back at Churchill High School in Eugene, he played college football at Linfield Univ...
Coach Steve Coury - Lake Oswego Football: You Encourage What You Tolerate, You Foster What You Celebrate
šØ Coach Steve Coury šØ Legendary head football coach of the Lake Oswego Lakers (OR) for 34 years. A former Oregon State standout and All-Pac-10 receiver, Coury returned home in 1992 and turned the Lakers into one of O...
Coach Ad Rutschman - The Winning Formula: People, Preparation, Performance
Coach Ad Rutschman: The Unrivaled Dual-Sport Titan.A coaching colossus who etched his name into immortality as the only college coach in history to win national championships in both football and baseball. At Hillsboro High, he won three...
Coach AJ Cooper - SDSU DEF QC / Corners: Football is the Greatest Metaphor For Life
Coach AJ Cooper is a Defensive QC and Corners Coach for San Diego State Aztecs, he joined the staff in spring 2026 under head coach Sean Lewis. A North Las Vegas native, Coach Coop was a standout defensive back at Southern Oregon University, wh...
Coach Samson Anguay - CWU WR Coach: You Don't Coach for the Logo, You Coach for the Kids
Coach Samson Anguay is the wide receivers coach for Central Washington University Wildcats. A native of Hawaii where he graduated from Campbell HS and played wide receiver for the University of Hawaiāi Rainbow Warriors from 2011 to 2016. He pre...
Coach Legi Suiaunoa - UCLA Football: Your Why Needs To Be Greater Than The Paycheck
In this conversation, Coach Legi Suiaunoa shares his journey from player to coach, highlighting the profound influence of family, mentorship, and using football to serve young men and create value in their lives. He discusses his coaching philo...
Coach Mike Simons - Thurston Wrestling: Pin To Win
Coach Mike Simons is a longtime wrestling coach at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, where he has led both the boysā and girlsā programs since the early 2000s. He is known for building competitive teams with strong participation and ...
Coach Bubba Lemon: Help Kids Reach Their Goals
Coach Bubba Lemon is the Head Coach for both Boys' Basketball and Girlsā Flag Football at Tualatin High School in Tualatin, Oregon. Coach Lemon graduated from Tualatin in 2006, then went on to play football, basketball, and track at Linfield Un...
Coach John Mannion: A Team Is A Reflection Of Their Coach
Coach John Mannion is a longtime high school football coach and was most recently the founding head coach of the Mountainside High School Mavericks in Beaverton, Oregon. Hired in 2017 when the school first opened, Coach Mannion built the progra...
Coach Chris Knudsen: Be Yourself, Control the Controllable
Coach Chris Knudsen is a longtime high school football coach best known for his 32-year tenure as head coach at Centennial High School in Gresham, Oregon. He served as the Eagles' head football coach from 1986 until his retirement in 2018 with ...
Coach Brad Uemoto: Konawaena Football - Perseverance & Commitment
In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, host Keanu Yamamoto interviews Brad Uemoto, head football coach at Konawaena High School in Hawaii. Under Coach Uemoto, Konawaena has secured multiple BIIF championships, a state title in 2022, and runne...
Coach Guy Enriques: Breaking Records Every Day
In this engaging conversation, Coach Guy Enriques shares his extensive journey in volleyball coaching, from his beginnings in Hawaii to his ascension at Oregon State, and most recently his 24 years of stewardship at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii. H...
Coach Keith Terry: Raise the Standard
Coach Keith Terry is the head football coach at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. A proud alumnus of the school, Coach Terry has deep roots with the T-Birds, having returned to the program as an assistant coach in 2020 before bein...
